PUERTO VALLARTA EVENTS October 14 to 21

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
October 14 to 21, 2012
Updated October 20, 9 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.

Low season is ending with the return of the snow birds from Canada and the US. The beaches and businesses are still empty but everyone is working hard to prepare for what everyone hopes will be a good tourist season. Much activity around town.

SUNDAY October 14

• 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.
• 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, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY October 15

• NEW MOON
• DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.

TUESDAY October 16

• DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
• JAZZ JAM SESSION — 9 pm at El patio de mi casa, Calle Guerrero 311 (esquina con Matamoros), centro. A jam with the best Vallarta jazz musicians. No cover.

WEDNESDAY October 17

• VALLARTASCENE EXPAT MEETUP & CASA ISABEL GRAND REOPENING PARTY — Meetup from 6-8 pm with 20 peso cerveza and half price cocktails plus food specials (if you sit with the expat meetup folks). Watch the sunset from the best view in Vallarta. Everyone welcome. Casa Isabel, www.casaisabelpv.com.

THURSDAY October 18

• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO) — 8 to 10 pm at Bar Frida. “Come and get lucky.” Fabulous prizes. Drink specials. No cover.

FRIDAY October 19

• DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.

SATURDAY October 20

• SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 12:30 am. Year-round.
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• VALLARTA FOOD BANK COLLECTION — 10 am to 4 pm at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium, across from the Hotel Sheraton. Bring non-perishable foods to help those in need in Vallarta. Sponsored by DIF.
• 9th ANNUAL QUE?PASA BOAT BASH — Starts at 11:30 am. Not a normal booze cruise: Live band on the Bora Bora, open bar, lunch at Las Animas, Filet Mignon plus langostino dinner at Que?Pasa and another live band. 600 pesos.
• LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
• SPECIAL — 1:30 pm. Meet members of the US Olympic Swim Team today at Los Arcos Amphitheatre. Four members of the team are receiving keys to the city. Free.

SUNDAY October 21

• 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.
• 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, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!

If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.