the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 25 to April 1, 2012
Updated March 26, 10 am
The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.
The city is VERY alive.
SUNDAY March 25
- FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW — At the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Talks, exhibitions, sales. 50 pesos.
- CONCOMICS — Comic book and gamer convention at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 50 pesos.
- 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.
- VALLARTA VERDE 1 to 10 pm at Kamanga Restaurant. Free.
- 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.
- WINE FESTIVAL GRAN VERBENA — 6 to 10 pm at Parque L. Cardenas. Inexpensive wine and gourmet food tasting for “the people.” Live music.
- 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
- SPRING CONCERT — 8 pm at the American School in Marina Vallarta. The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra. 100 pesos/children free.
- BALLET AZTECA / DANZA FOLCLÓRICA — 8 pm at The Lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- CUBÁNAME / NOCHE DE CARNAVAL — 10 pm at the lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen 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!
MONDAY March 26
- CAPOMO HARVEST FESTIVAL — 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. 60 pesos admission and 200 pesos for full tasting.
- SPRING CONCERT — 8 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra. 100 pesos/children free.
- MARIACHI VARGAS CONCERT PLUS FIREWORKS — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Part of the Tianguis Turistco program. Heavy security for special guests. Traffic will be severely restricted in Centro from late afternoon until midnight.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
TUESDAY March 27
- 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).
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. —The Conspirator 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
- SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL SOCK HOP — 7 to 10 pm. Benefit party for Charity Bingo. Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Raffle and stuff. 50 pesos donation.
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- NOCHE TROPICAL — 8 to 10 pm at the Lighthouse Stage on the Malecon. A night of salsa dancing and meringue. Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
WEDNESDAY March 28
- 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.
- ARCANO IN CONCERT — 8 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free and spectacular.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
THURSDAY March 29
- 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
- JORGE ACOSTA — 8 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $12 US.
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
FRIDAY March 30
- 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
- VALLARTASCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 6 to 8 pm happy hour at Casa Isabel. Everyone invited to a casual, inexpensive, social evening with the best affordable view in Puerto Vallarta.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- 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 31
- 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.
SUNDAY April 1
- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS AT 2 AM
- PALM SUNDAY — Official start of SEMANA SANTA
- 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
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen 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!
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