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Puerto Vallarta Events, Shows, Live Music, Outdoor Fun and More!
On Sunday, September 22, Casa Karma, one of Puerto Vallarta’s most prestigious venues, will host a magical evening of music titled “Yesterday and Today,” featuring the extraordinary talents of Kimberly G and Joanna Woon (known professionally as J0). Nestled in the exclusive Conchas Chinas neighborhood, this luxurious oceanfront villa has become synonymous with both elegance…
Of course, it’s Friday the 13th! I didn’t need a calendar to warn me as I had a full day yesterday preparing for bad luck. “Bad” is the wrong word. We could just stick with a simple NO. I had five tentative “maybe-we-can-get-together” plans. One by one, as the day went by, the tentatives became…
I am enjoying being a slug, two nights in a row without an event! In no time, however, we will be up to here in brand-new shows. My absolute favorite Mexican celebration is coming up this weekend. The Grito de Independencia (Cry for Independence) will ring out from every city and town at around 11…
On Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 PM, La Catrina Cantina will host the Mexican Sax Show, promising an evening full of passion, music, acrobatics… and masked men in sexy gold swimwear. Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, La Catrina Cantina is the perfect setting for this unique celebration of Mexican culture and…
What a storm yesterday afternoon! Happily, I had no place to be so I spent the entire day with Bogie, grateful I was not outside in the weather. I had a growing “to-do” list, waiting for a quiet day at home, and sat down with it last night for a review. I could not cross…
Empress and the Crown Jewels’ sold-out performance last night at Casa Karma covered much musical ground. There was soul music, a lot of jazz, a little three-part harmony choir practice, a conga line, audience participation, rock n’ roll, and dancing. The food was delicious and plentiful. I had to leave before the cake and champagne…
In grand style, the City of Vallarta celebrated pata salada painter Javier Niño’s 74th birthday. The Presidencia was full of friends, family, representatives from the mayor’s office, and the cultural department. Javier’s wife, Nathalie Herling, Director of Arte Vallarta Museo, gave a short speech in Spanish, after which we all descended to eat awaiting cakes…
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 down, comfy sofas, excellent company,…
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 – again! – Sandra Bradley…
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 were gigantic and smelled divine.…
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 networking opportunities. We are thrilled…
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 Michele, moved to Spain a…
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, who returns to his life…
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 performers turned up there wasn’t…
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 mix of drama, comedy, and…
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 that brought tears to David’s…
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 and saw the lightning strike…
This Thursday, August 29, the vibrant streets of Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica will come alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and celebration. The event, aptly named “Keeping Live Music Alive,” promises to be a night to remember, uniting locals and visitors alike in a shared love for live music and community spirit. This special…
Yesterday morning, while finishing my column, I glanced at my laptop and saw the last sentence starting in the middle of the page. I tried to backspace, the text went forward eating everything in its path. Similar things have happened before but I could not fix it so cut the last part, finished editing the…
A gorgeous Monday out there; it feels like November, cool, dry and clear. Of course, it’s only 7 in the morning, but soon it will actually BE November and the description will be perfect! We had a stylin’ classy weekend with Chopin, Lieder, and opera and shared a moment of history that included praise bestowed…