PUERTO VALLARTA ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS March 4 to 11

MONDAY March 5

• JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.

TUESDAY March 6

• MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. Walk along the Malecon with Gary Thompson leading an intriguing guided tour of the Sculptures. Meet at the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita. Free.
• CRAZY BEACHES BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm at Crazy Beaches, Madero 163. 100 pesos to sell. Anything goes…. Email for info.
• PEACE HOME TOUR — A 3 hour tour of 4 unique Vallarta homes. Meet at 10:30 am at Plaza Romy at I. Vallarta #228. $35(US).
• LOS VERANOS LOCALS APPRECIATION DAY — 11 am to 10:30 pm. Zip line special for 250 pesos, Free BBQ potluck/party. RSVP
• CHARITY BINGO — 6:30 to 9 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 B. Badillo. Benefiting the Paraiso Felino AC.
• DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. —Casino Jack on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
• LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
• KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.

WEDNESDAY March 7

• IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
• ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
• ARTISAN’S MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT — 6 to 9 pm, at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito, Old Town. Food, Entertainment and Crafts.
• BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
• JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.

THURSDAY March 8

• FULL MOON
• IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
• JORGE ACOSTA — 8 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $12 US.
• MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.

FRIDAY March 9

• 1st VALLARTA SALSA & MAMBO FESTIVAL
• 3rd SAYULITA LONGBOARD & SUP CLASSIC
• BRIGITTE’S COUSART FASHION SHOW — 5:30 pm at Coco Tropical on Los Muertos Beach. Happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm. No cover. 322-190-7728 or cousartbri @ hotmail.com
• VALLARTA SCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 6 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm, at Basilio Badillo and Constitution on Old Town. Music, Art Openings, free Cocktails, Shopping…. The merchants of this area have a street party every other Friday.
• BECAS BALL — 6:30 at Club Regina. Social Event of the Season. Benefit for the Becas Scholarship Program. $1200 pesos. 223-1371 or 044-322-182-0215 for tickets.
• XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
• SALSA & MAMBO FESTIVAL DANCE PERFORMANCE — 7:30 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free
• BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
• KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
• SALSA SPECTACULAR — 10 pm to 1 am at Bar Oceano on the Malecon. 20 member Cuban band/dance troupe. No cover, inexpensive drinks.

 
SATURDAY March 10

• 1st VALLARTA SALSA & MAMBO FESTIVAL
• 3rd SAYULITA LONGBOARD & SUP CLASSIC
• OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 1 pm at El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez between V. Carranza and B. Badillio
• FARMERS MARKET CO-OP — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 10 am to 2 pm.
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, Los Mangos Biblioteca.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION — 2012 Copa de La Amistad at the Convention Center. 11 am to 4 pm. 200/250 pesos.
• CONCERT — The National Naval Symphony. 7 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free.
• ROCK & ROLL CONCERT — THE RED SENDERS, 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
• BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
• SALSA SPECTACULAR — 10 pm to 1 am at Bar Oceano on the Malecon. 20 member Cuban band/dance troupe. No cover, inexpensive drinks.

 
SUNDAY March 11

• 1st VALLARTA SALSA & MAMBO FESTIVAL
• 3rd SAYULITA LONGBOARD & SUP CLASSIC
• VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
• LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
• SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
• CONCERT — The National Naval Symphony. 7 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free.
• XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
• MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen/em> Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!