the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
November 11 to 18, 2012
Updated November 15, 7 pm
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.
Life is good.
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!
MONDAY November 12
- I MADONNARI SIDEWALK ART EXHIBITION — At the Plaza de Armas. Sidewalk art with local and Santa Barbara artists. Free.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
TUESDAY November 13
- I MADONNARI SIDEWALK ART EXHIBITION — At the Plaza de Armas. Sidewalk art with local and Santa Barbara artists. Free.
- NEW MOON
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY November 14
- I MADONNARI SIDEWALK ART EXHIBITION — At the Plaza de Armas. Sidewalk art with local and Santa Barbara artists. Free.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR & MARKET — 4 to 7:30 pm at the Paradise Community Center at 127 Pulpito.
- 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.
THURSDAY November 15
- MOTORCYCLE CONVENTION — 69 Ovejas Negras have the 3rd annual Biker Concentration at the corner of Fluvial and the airport road. Parade, live music, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo exhibition, etc.
- I MADONNARI SIDEWALK ART EXHIBITION — At the Plaza de Armas. Sidewalk art with local and Santa Barbara artists. Free.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 6 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited. Please drop by.
- GIL GEVINS BOOK SIGNING PARTY — 6 to 9 pm at Lucy’s CuCu Cabana, 295 Basilio Badillo. “Slime and Punishment.” Margaritas and music.
- 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 16
- MOTORCYCLE CONVENTION — 69 Ovejas Negras have the 3rd annual Biker Concentration at the corner of Fluvial and the airport road. Parade, live music, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo exhibition, etc.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- 6th VALLARTA HORSE DANCING CHAMPIONSHIP — Parade at 6 pm on the Malecon. Free.
- XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.
- MOTORCYCLE CONVENTION — 69 Ovejas Negras have the 3rd annual Biker Concentration at the corner of Fluvial and the airport road. Parade, live music, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo exhibition, etc.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 1 pm. Year-round (this is the “alternative market”).
- VALLARTA TOURIST FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm at Caranza and Pino Suarez (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
- MOTORCYCLE PARADE — 1 pm through town…
- 6th VALLARTA HORSE DANCING CHAMPIONSHIP — Competition beginning at 5 pm at the Lienzo Charro de Las Juntas. 100 pesos for adults, 60 pesos for kids.
- VALLARTAZO VOCHERO PARADE — 6 pm from the Marina to the Malecon. A parade of restored Volkswagens. Free.
SUNDAY November 18
- MOTORCYCLE CONVENTION — 69 Ovejas Negras have the 3rd annual Biker Concentration at the corner of Fluvial and the airport road. Parade, live music, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo exhibition, etc.
- XVIII FESTIVAL GOURMET
- VALLARTAZO VOCHERO EXHIBITION — 8 am to 6 pm at the cruise ship terminal. A display of restored Volkswagens. Free.
- 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
- 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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