the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
November 4 to 11, 2012
Updated November 6, 8 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.
Much activity around town. New businesses are opening and old ones are coming out of the summer low season hibernation. Northern expats and tourists are escaping the cold and snow.
SUNDAY November 4
- X MEDIO MARATON 5K & 10K — 7 am. The race of the year. From the Sports Stadium Agustín Flores Contreras to Las Juntas and back.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET (MERCADO HUANACAXTLE) — 10 am to 2 pm at 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 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm and Dancing from 5:30 – 8 pm (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 November 5
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
TUESDAY November 6
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
WEDNESDAY November 7
- VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Stroll through 13 downtown art galleries, meet the artists and see some of the finest art Vallarta has to offer. Some galleries offer welcoming cocktails and snacks. Each week is different. Free.
- ROCKY HORROR BINGO — 6 pm at Nacho Daddy, Basilio Badillo 180. Some of the cast of the Rocky Horror Show will be on hand to kick off this weekly benefit bingo night for the PuRR Project.
THURSDAY November 8
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 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. Please drop by.
- “WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS” EVENING MARKET — 6:30 to 9 pm at La Luna Restaurant and Hotel, Venustiano Carranza 466. A wide assortment of home made food and handicrafts. Free admission and prices for items start at 20 pesos. Sponsored by Investours. More info: mexico@investours.org or 322-192-7009.
- 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 November 9
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 12:30 am. Year-round.
- VALLARTA TOURIST FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm at Caranza and Pino Suarez.
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm. NOTE: The Library is closed today so adoptions will not be held. Please come next week.
- LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
SUNDAY November 11
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- 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 (MERCADO HUANACAXTLE) — 10 am to 2 pm at 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 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm and Dancing from 5:30 – 8 pm (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- COMMUNITY CARES GALA — 6 pm at Bistro Balsamar. An evening of dining and entertainment to benefit the ACT II Vallarta Men’s Chorus and SETAC. 450 pesos. Tickets at SETAC and Bistro Balsamar.
- 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!
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