Around Town
Around Town includes a daily recap from Marcia Blondin, Vallarta Mirror Editor. Blondin, a Canadian expat who has lived in Puerto Vallarta for over 30 years, spends her days extolling the virtues of the city she loves.
Around Town is also your key to discovering the best shows, artists, and venues that make Puerto Vallarta a premier destination for live performances. Stay informed about upcoming events, and get to know the artists who are making waves in our beautiful city. Your next great night out starts here!
- Extraordinary Songs with Diego and Derek
Two hours of extraordinary romantic, sad, mellow songs in two languages, Derek Carkner and Diego Guerrero, gave me some Pink Floyd! From 1975, Wish You Were Here blended beautifully with the lyrics of Nina Simone, Sam Smith, Adele, and more. The setting could not be lovelier, with the sun going… - Birthday Parties Popping Up in Puerto Vallarta
Birthday parties are popping up all over the city – last night, we celebrated co-owner Bill Williams at La Catrina Cantina. Luis Villanueva sang beautifully as he always does, and Juan Alvarado, the birthday boy’s husband, ordered some sizzling entertainment with a hot, new-to-me-at-La CC stripper. My date last night… - Meeting Puerto Vallarta’s Mayor-Elect
Sharon Gerber Scherer, Claire (her car) and I headed to the tianguis in Coapinole at the crack of 8:30, yesterday morning. The market was already swarmed with people. Sharon found a couple of things she loved; I found eight new projects. The day was seamless, parking was handy, the pineapples… - Empress and The Crown Jewels at Casa Karma
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of live music, networking, and luxury as Casa Karma opens its doors for an exclusive event on September 9 at 6:30 PM. This is not just another concert; it’s a curated experience that combines the elegance of high-end entertainment with the power of elite… - Smoothies and Butterfly Visits
With nearly everything dark on Mondays, I had time to spend with my dear Sandra Bradley over smoothies at the Vallarta Factory. We can make hours disappear just like that! You can read Sandra in Vallarta Mirror every Monday. Always something ethereal, thought-provoking, and lovely. Friends of mine, Klaus and… - The Unofficial End of Summer
Happy Labor Day weekend everywhere but here on this continent; the unofficial end of summer. Kids are already back in school in Mexico, and fall is right around the corner. I spent Friday and Saturday doing “last things” of the summer at Act2PV, including sadly saying goodbye to David Maiocco,… - A Night of Music in Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta celebrated live music with passion last night thanks to Georgia Darehshori’s idea to combine venues and share entertainers in a love fest bedecked with balloons, chocolate tequila, and raffle prizes provided by Eddie from The American English Tree Language School. La Catrina Cantina was SRO by 6:30. So many… - A Telenovela Parody Comes to Life
Puerto Vallarta’s cabaret scene is about to get even more exciting with the premiere of Women… Real Life Cases, a hilarious and captivating show that brings to life three iconic female characters grappling with the consequences of black magic. This parody of telenovelas is set to charm audiences with its… - A Trio of Standing Ovations at Act2
Another excellent rain storm last night; although we were all ensconced in the Casa Karma Red Room, and were unaware of the monsoon conditions as we celebrated the last Greatest Show for the Summer Season and pianist extraordinaire David Maiocco’s birthday. There was cake and heartfelt singing of Las Mañanitas… - Cocktails and a Lovely Cheese Board
Did everyone enjoy the electrifying show last night? Wowie. The first colossal bang hit the school’s lightning rod just a few blocks from my house. The sound was deafening. Within the hour, I talked to Art and Angela Curley at Hacienda hda Gallery; they had been sitting in La Cappella…