Category: Calendar

I have been writing my column ”From Here” for a dozen years or so with slight variations in the title and for different publications, but it has always been written From Here, from my heart. 2026 will mark 40 years since Puerto Vallarta cast an indelible spell on me, and after spending two weeks here…

Another lovely friend of mine has passed away. Alicia Partida’s ashes were spread at the Botanical Gardens yesterday. Patrice and I are headed that way this afternoon for lunch and to say hi to Curator and Founder Bob Price and his wonderful staff that keep that gorgeous project alive and well. Alicia sold me a…

A month or so ago, right after his 2025-26 opening of his show at The Palm Cabaret, I asked Roy Cruz if, after five years, he was getting tired or bored with Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen in his twice-weekly shows. He said, ”The more I research him and his life, the more…

Coco Cabaret was full of friends, supporters, sponsors, and fellow performers for the premiere of ‘Rock the Opera’ last week. Finally, dear and sweet Tonny Kenneth, under the Music Direction of Edgar Bernache, stood before his peers on stage and brought the house down. A little Simon and Garfunkel, Metallica, and more, mixed in with…

On December 29th, Puerto Vallarta’s iconic Teatro Vallarta will come alive with the powerful sounds of CelloVoci — the beloved trio made up of Effie Passero, Branden James, and James Clark — for one unforgettable night of music, magic, and meaning. Their show, Night Divine, promises a sweeping journey from the sacred beauty of holiday…

‘Tease‘ returns to Coco Cabaret for a second season, with a new, mindblowing show. A few elements from their first shows at Industry three or four years ago remain – the bathtub, fingerpainting in an entirely new (black) light, and others that remind us of the fantastic skills this company of acrobats possesses. The international…

For every plan A, there has to be a Plan B. I found out late last night that Madeline Milne can’t be at her new Living Room Bookstore and Cafe in 5 de diciembre to meet with Patrice and me this morning. A look at my calendar, that is getting more and more crowded as…

Friends are arriving from Canada tomorrow – both Patrice and I will be happy to see them, share some shows, foodie news and maybe intice them to pop into Vallarta’s latest Speakeasy for an amazing cocktail. White Rabbit Lie is the creation of Andrea Wranik and her son, Chris, who moved from Las Vegas to…

Just before I headed on vacation this summer, Jerry Jones, the publisher of Out & About Puerto Vallarta magazine, suggested we have breakfast at Trovasi on Aquiles Serdan. It was my first time eating there – what a joy! We revisited a few days ago to celebrate our November bdays, and to catch up on…

As is tradition in Vallarta – at least for Scorpios, birthday celebrations will continue until the end of this month. That means all pieces of pie/cake are happily accepted for another couple of weeks. Qulture, a visionary concept by Jim Lee, celebrated its 7th anniversary last week. Drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres flowed for hours…

Santi’s Place brought in a couple of adorable puppies for adoption at last Friday’s ‘Game On with Christian’ at La Catrina Cantina. Santiago himself was there alongside volunteer David Smith, keeping the two rescue dogs more or less contained on the patio. A Jeopardy/Trivia game packed the upstairs bar on Lazaro Cardenas with about a…

Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant music scene is about to be graced once again by one of its brightest stars. On Sunday, November 30 at 5:00 PM, the incomparable Gloria Fiona returns to The Palm Cabaret & Bar with a brand-new edition of her acclaimed production, Tribute to Adele. Known for her stunning voice and heartfelt connection…

I got up early this morning for no particular reason, and I realized how much I love the quiet of the city that finally and completely shuts down around 4 am. Cars with sound systems blasting with windows rolled down, call it a night at the ‘witching hour’ by some and ‘time to talk to…

Patrice and I had a blast in Coapinole. Clothing fairly flew off the heavily laden tables into our arms. Gorgeous veggies everywhere; it is a colorful feast for the eyes. A quick nap midday revived us so that we could trek across town to Rodolfo Gomez 161 for a Gay Mixer, brought to you weekly…

‘Night Divine‘ by CelloVoci is coming to Teatro Vallarta on December 29, for one performance only. CelloVoci is composed of Branden and James (tenor and cellist, respectively) and Effie Passero soprano. For tickets and more information, see VallartaCalendar.com. This will be a spectacular concert. I will have more on this outstanding trio, comprised of three…

In the afternoon of Halloween, La Catrina Cantina was cloaked in black cloth, setting the sexy mood for Gloria Fiona‘s next leap into S and M theatre with more volunteers than she could handle at the ready. Who knew bondage could be so much fun! Many people came in costume, which added to the creative…

When the worlds of rock and opera collide, sparks are bound to fly—and Rock at the Opera is proof that those sparks can light up an entire stage. The show, starring Panamanian vocalist and producer Tonny Kenneth, is more than a concert; it’s a sonic experience where the intensity of rock and the grandeur of…

If you are a fan of Madonna, then get thee hence to Coco Cabaret next Sunday at 9 pm to see Waleska Rondon portray the Material Girl to an exquisite ‘T.’ This fast-paced tribute, produced by Chris Lopez, was an audience sing-along (and dance-along for a few super-fans on the sidelines) featuring many of Madonna’s…

Happy Halloween, everybody! And it’s Friday, and also the end of another month. As a kid, I used to adore Halloween. It was the first of three events (only) that I could look forward to and enjoy, gripped in the very center of yet another long Canadian winter. How I loathed the cold and the…

Let’s get this out of the way…the Toronto Blue Jays won again, 6 to 1 over LA, and now lead the series 3-2 with the last two games to be played on home turf in Toronto. Any heavy betting going on out there? Ya’ think! Scrabble was fun, Sharon is back from tramping all over…