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Prepare for an electrifying evening of laughter, music, and unapologetic queer energy as Nocturnal Omissions makes its debut at Act2PV’s Casa Karma Red Room Cabaret on Friday, January 31. Running every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 PM in February, this bold cabaret show is the perfect way to spice up your nightlife in Puerto Vallarta.…

The best way to describe the Leading Ladies concert last night at Nacho Daddy is to start at the finale and work backward to the beginning of this joyous collaboration of three singers and a musical director. Gouda Gabor hosted the show and teamed with Broadway star Nicolas King, with Maestro David Maiocco (legendary Liberace…

The Electric Light Orchestra appeared once again on Coco Cabaret’s stage with little lead time to get the word out, but the audience there was thrilled! ELO was one of hundreds of new bands 50 years ago struggling to become known, and, while nearly every song played during this great tribute show was recognizable, everyone…

What a glorious night at Oscar’s on the Isla to celebrate another year of work done in the city by the Vallarta Garden Club. Dozens of raffle prizes and silent auction items were donated; I will let you know how much money was raised by this vibrant group when the dust settles. The volunteers deserve…

Keenan Steiner and I spent a couple of hours in the sun drinking mango smoothies and catching up on post-COVID goings-on in his life. And laughing. It is what he does: make people laugh. Or tries. When he moved to Mexico City a couple of years ago, and set up stand-up shop in a place…

Tribute Tuesday, upriver in Paso Guayabo, starred ABBA and all their greatest hits. Canadians Amberley Beatty and Kara Promise, each one an international touring tribute artist star, joined together for the first time here in Mexico with this ABBA show. The vocals were pure, fun, and joyous. It was impossible to sit still with the…

I wandered into the Gay+Community Center on Morelos in advance of their Open House and landed a private tour led by fundraiser wunderkind Matt Karimi. The Community Center started a year ago, with a small area, then Vallarta CoWork moved out, and the CC spread their wings and assumed the space. With some anticipated renovation,…

Last weekend was rich with diverse musical genres, from Cabaret to Bach Cantatas and back to Cabaret. But first, a Grand Opening of a new shop in a section of Vallarta undergoing a rebirth at Los Mercados. Tashara Smith Santana cut the ribbon at the front door of Usawa with her husband on one side,…

Puerto Vallarta is abuzz with excitement as the incomparable Christine Deaver returns to the stage, bringing her signature mix of humor, charm, and powerhouse vocals to Coco Cabaret. Her latest show, Big & Brassy, promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and pure entertainment. After captivating audiences for decades with Teatro ZinZanni in…

Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic Bingo at Nacho Daddy was good, broke my losing streak, and won the second game – Langostinos; here I come (again!) for vegetarian pasta. This weekend is full of great things to do and listen to, including: Tonight, Friday, is the Grand Opening of Tash Smith Santana’s (yes, that Santana!)…

There is something incredible about being out of the city, right by the Rio Cuale with green mountains in the distance shining in the late afternoon sun, and some of the best music of your life being sung mere feet away by a tremendously talented musician. And so it was, last Tribute Tuesday, out in…

Puerto Vallarta is buzzing with excitement as the So You Think You Can RISE? competition continues, offering talented performers a chance to shine while supporting a great cause. This one-of-a-kind talent show is not just an opportunity to launch entertainment careers but also a vital fundraiser for the RISE Children’s Shelter, which provides safety, education,…

Sargento is funny and doesn’t have to tell jokes to make people laugh. He just has to step into a room or step on a stage; he requires attention like the perfect extrovert he is. In return, you will laugh and be joyous because that’s how Sargento flies through life. He is meticulously coquettish, and…

Sunday is the new Saturday, with dance class at noon at the International Friendship Club, taught by Deborah Darr. Even though this is non-impact stuff, I am grateful for the end where we are on the floor on cushions relaxing; I do that best! Round One (of two) of Season Four of the So, You…

To Adele, a Tribute by Gloria Fiona at Teatro Vallarta was… Grand. From the sequins glittering like stars under the intense lights to the string quartet, it was a concert played at Vallarta’s highest possible level. Gloria’s voice soared over the stage and was touched with emotion that ran high all evening. Her musicians were…

For the first time in years, I heard from an old client and friend from Vallarta Tribune days, Kassiano Smith, a Jamaican-born, internationally famous singer, entrepreneur, environmentalist, healer, and dad. He wanted me to know about the launch of his daughter’s new storefront. I first met Kass’s daughter, Tashara, about 10 years ago when she…

The highly-anticipated season opener of Airotic at Coco Cabaret finally materialized last night. Every new, plushly upholstered club chair was filled. This show, originally from the men’s club Industry that lifted its ban on women for Airotic’s run for the past two seasons, has found a new home at Coco Cabaret. The expansive, six-meter-high stage…

It rained for about a minute this morning around 6:15; I hope that’s not a preview for the rest of the day. Do you have your tickets for Blooming Together, the annual Vallarta Garden Club Gala? It’s three weeks tomorrow, January 23rd, at Oscar’s, and after our last board meeting on Monday, it is shaping…

Steven Retchless presents The Woman in Me a groundbreaking tribute to the iconic Britney Spears that takes audiences beyond her legendary performances to explore the story of her triumphs, struggles, and unyielding resilience. Inspired by Britney’s number-one bestselling memoir, this production blends themes of autonomy, freedom, and survival with explosive choreography and stunning visuals. The…

My multi-talented dear friend Deborah Darr, painter, ex-Broadway dancer, singer, and snowbird for three months every year, is also a certified N.I.A. teacher. Her classes are held at the International Friendship Club across from the Municipal Market every Sunday at noon. The fee, 120 pesos, is a donation to the IFC. The workout is gentle,…