Puerto Vallarta Events, Shows, Live Music, Outdoor Fun and More!
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…
Patrice and I are well rested after many hours of uninterrupted, delicious sleep. Good thing, as we have a busy day with Scrabble, at Qulture, Bingo for the dogs at Nacho Daddy, a birthday party at La Catrina Cantina, followed by Angeloo‘s show at 8. On our way home, I want to stop to say…
A couple of days ago, on October 26, I spent some quiet time remembering my dear friend Allyna Vineberg. Two years ago, on the 26th, I saw her at her home for the last time; she would pass away mere weeks later. Her PV Mirror newspaper, which she founded almost 20 years ago, continues to…
It’s 7 am and a mere 24 degrees C. A week ago today, at the same time, it was 32º. The difference is so wonderfully dry, and the air feels downright balmy. Loads of stuff going on this week, with Halloween happenings – parties, concerts, and costume contests scattered around town, some with enormous cash…
Each year, Puerto Vallarta’s most compassionate hearts gather for one extraordinary evening — a night where laughter, music, and generosity combine to make miracles happen. The Bow Wow Gala is not just an event; it’s a movement of love, resilience, and hope. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, The Sula Society invites guests to celebrate another…
Here we are, the last day of the rainy season in Vallarta. Tomorrow marks the 23rd anniversary of Hurricane Kenna, and the latest occurring ‘big event’ weather-wise in the 34 years I have lived here. Kenna gave us only her tail end as she flew by up to San Blas, where she made landfall and…
The cast of Humans flew across the ceiling of Coco Cabaret in a decidedly different approach to center stage! The aerial acrobatics in this third show of the new season (with BOYS ON FIRE and Dia de Muertos) created by Sebastian Coronel and Alejandro Barron were stunning. I am thrilled with the latest capabilities at…
I love Mylar! It reflects light in all directions, and the magpie that lives in my heart loves to see this shimmering fabric under uber-bright spotlights on stage. The latest (and greatest!) Lady Gaga tribute at The Palm Cabaret ‘Mother Mayhem’ has a gazillion meters of it on the dancers, superstar Maru Prado Conti, and…
Musical Dreams is the accumulation of months and months of work by students of Sebastian Coronel and Chris Lopez. About 35 students began the program in June, following the last show of the season at Coco Cabaret. Classes took place twice a week for two hours and stretched over four months. I popped into one…