Around Town

Around Town is your daily dose of what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta, featuring updates, insights, and highlights from across the city. One key component of this section is From Here, a column written by Marcia Blondin. A Canadian expat and longtime Vallarta resident of over 35 years, Marcia brings a passionate and personal perspective to her writing. Whether she’s attending a new show, interviewing performers, or simply exploring the vibrant streets she loves, Marcia captures the energy, heart, and soul of Vallarta in every post.

Around Town is more than just a personal column—it’s your go-to guide for discovering the very best of Vallarta, from live entertainment to standout restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate acoustic set, a dazzling cabaret show, or a memorable meal at one of the city’s top dining spots, you’ll find insider tips on what to see, where to go, and who’s making it all happen. The column highlights not just the events and venues, but the people behind them—the musicians, actors, chefs, and creatives who bring Puerto Vallarta to life every day.

Around Town keeps you in the loop so you never miss a beat. Whether you’re a local looking for new inspiration or a visitor hoping to dive into the city’s vibrant arts and culture, this is your starting point for discovering all that Vallarta has to offer. Stay connected, stay inspired, and let us lead you to the magic of Puerto Vallarta.

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The Trifecta

I hope the Easter Bunny was good to everyone. Today’s missive is all about winning. It’s something most of us strive to do in every...

A No-Time-For-Siesta Day!

I did the unthinkable yesterday – I left my phone at home and went to two events. I have a single piece of evidence that...

A Special Birthday and Ricky Martin

Today is Angeloo’s 13th Birthday, an important milestone that abruptly propels Vallarta’s prodigy from childhood into adulthood, whether he wants to go there or not....

Playing Hooky

Yesterday, Bogie and I were up at 6 am (he insists). After he had been fed and watered, I decided to take the day off....

Gay Mixer and Open Mic

If indeed our season is winding down, nobody alerted the gay community! I was looking forward to the Gay Mixer at Pinnacle Resorts, mostly because...

Previewing 54 Below

Last night, all the magic of Puerto Vallarta descended on Nacho Daddy with an oversold house gathered to mark a few firsts. One, this concert...

Celebrations Set to Music

Smack in the middle of my siesta, I was awakened by mariachi on the street in front of my house. I got up, poked my...

Phone Woes and Kim Kuzma

Cell phone numbers must be registered in Mexico by the end of June, or your phone service will stop working. I made a point to...

I Have Feet Again!

Yesterday morning, I went to Stan Wagner’s office on Lazaro Cardenas to have a Neurofeedback session. A lot of friends are using this modality to...

Jamie, Solo, and David with Friends

Jamie Brickhouse has once again burrowed under our skin with tales of his Texas upbringing. This season, we were treated to “I Favor my Daddy;...

Podcast: Black Sunday in Paradise

The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show dedicated their latest episode to the events of February 22, 2026 — a day locals are calling “Black Sunday” or...

Celebrations of Life

Nearly every chair at Qulture was filled last Friday afternoon with family, friends, acquaintances, and supporters of Chaz Manacsa, who died unexpectedly in mid-January in...

Jackie and Nico

When the small black ”Rage Box” was handed to me, along with a pen and a block of large yellow post-it notes, I looked at...

Straight Men Alerts in Vallarta!

Puerto Vallarta has a lot of things in abundance – sunshine, tequila, guacamole, sand, and salt water, etc. What we don’t have is a plethora...

Truffles, Women and Art

My beautiful friends Art and Angela Curley invited me to join them in making chocolates at Xoxodiva last Friday. And not just chocolates, but t...

Let the Sunshine In

What a glorious Celebration of Life last night for Jean-Guy Comeau. Two choirs, an entire symphony orchestra, and two soloists took over Santa Cruz Church...