PUERTO VALLARTA EVENTS October 21 to 28
the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
October 21 to 28, 2012
Updated October 24, 11 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 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!
MONDAY October 22
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
TUESDAY October 23
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
WEDNESDAY October 24
- DOUBLE DRAG QUEEN BINGO — 6 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Local drag queens Mari Atchi and Beverly Fairfax will share bingo number-calling duty in both English and Spanish. Benefit bingo for the PuRR Project, home fof cats.
THURSDAY October 25
- TRADITIONAL FOOD FAIR — Tastings of regional specialties and tequila. Entertainment. At the Presidencia and Los Arcos Amphitheater. Tastings are at 6 pm and entertainment at 8 pm.
- PV GARDEN CLUB MEETING — 11 am at Coco’s Kitchen on Pulpito. First meeting of the season. RSVP suzkirk66@gmail.com.
- 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.
- 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 26
- TRADITIONAL FOOD FAIR — Tastings of regional specialties and tequila. Entertainment. At the Presidencia and Los Arcos Amphitheater. Tastings are at 6 pm and entertainment at 8 pm.
- LOS MUERTOS DOG COSTUME PARADE — 5 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A benefit for the Colina Free Spay and Neuter Clinic.
- DANZA PREHISPÁNICA — 8 pm. A cultural exhibition in Park Hidalgo. Free.
- TRADITIONAL FOOD FAIR — Tastings of regional specialties and tequila. Entertainment. At the Presidencia and Los Arcos Amphitheater. Tastings are at 6 pm and entertainment at 8 pm.
- 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.
- LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
SUNDAY October 28
- TIME CHANGES – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
- 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.
The Rocky Horror Show
Act II Entertainment, Vallarta’s new theatrical troupe, opens their season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, directed by David Restivo, with musical direction by Rhonda Padmos, vocal coaching by Elizabeth Ensor and choreography by Alejandro Balcazar. The stage version of the cinema cult classic opens at midnight on Halloween at The Palm Cabaret and Bar on Olas Altas 508 in the Zona Romantica and will run through the end of December on weekends at 7:30. Exact performance dates are listed at thepalmpv.com.

The musical follows the misadventures of two Vallarta kids, Brad Martinez and Janet Weiss, who seek refuge in a strange villa by the sea after their car breaks down on a rainy night. The inhabitants of the villa are a bizarre group of aliens led by the sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank N. Furter. Brad and Janet are swept up into Frank’s luscious decadence on a night that they would remember for a very long time.
The talented cast of American and Canadian expats and locals include Alain Perreault (Dr. Frank N. Furter), Alberto Mejia (Riff Raff), Joan Houston (Magenta), Linsi Gomez (Columbia), Aggie Unda (Janet), Jesus Salcedo (Brad), Roger Uscila (Dr. Scott), Juan Pablo Hernández (Eddie), Danny Mininni (Criminologist) and Elizabeth Ensor (Usherette). Chorus members include Juan Carlos Ramírez, Catalina Medina, Esteisy Enriquez, Jaime Coates and Alejandro Lamas.
The 4-piece live band, The Sonic Transducers, include Rhonda Padmos (piano and bass) Don Pope (electric guitar), Jesus Estrada (drums) and Oscar Terrazas (saxophone).
Tickets are $250 pesos and can be purchased at No Way, José! Restaurant at 5 de Febrero 260, on-line at thepalmpv.com or through the Act II Entertainment box office, 322.200.9461.
ACT II ENTERTAINMENT invites the public to LIKE their Facebook Page to stay up to date with information on upcoming productions.
Website: actiientertainment.com
Email: info@actiientertaiment.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ActIIEntertainment
5th Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament

Anyone can enter the 5th Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament. Scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, this tournament is affordable, with entry fees of only $2000 pesos per boat.
All participants must register at 5 pm on November 2nd at the Hotel San Marino on Rodolfo Gomez, where more information, tournament logistics and event souvenirs will be distributed. Any type of boat can enter the competition.
The tournament begins at 7 am on November 3rd, when participating fishermen board their boats and head out to sea to “reel in the big one” in the Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna and Open Water categories. All boats must return to shore no later than 3 pm, which is when each boat’s catch is weighed. Minimum weights in each category are as follows:
Event Info
- The registration fee for the tournament is $ 2,000.00 pesos per boat.
- Registration of ships will be at 5pm at the San Marino hotel opposite the pier from the beach of the dead. There you will be given information on the logistics of the tournament and will also be given souvenirs. The attendance of participants will MANDATORY.
- Any type of boat can participate.
- All fish will be cooked to be presented to the public at large.
- The organization and carrying out of this tournament is nonprofit. Its purpose is to promote, develop and defend both physical and legal spaces for the development of sport fishing as a competitive activity, Used motor development and social integration and family, the latter so important right now where we need to strengthen the foundations that have made us strong and well recognized as society.
Rules
- All participants must follow existing fisheries law.
- The Organizing Committee will not be liable if any of the participants not have your current fishing license.
- The tournament will begin at 7:00 am in front of the Los Muertos pier. Entrants are advised to be one hour earlier.
- The arrival of the boats will have to be no later than 3 pm. No fish will be received after 3 pm, without exception.
- In the event that any of the species in competition is not captured in the required weight, the percentage of the award of that species will be added to the golden prize.
The minimum weights for submitting copies to the Judges are:
- DORADO: 7 KG
- SAILFISH: 25 KG
- MARLIN: 60 KG
- TUNA AND OPEN WATER: FREE WEIGHT
In case of a tie for the weight, the decision will be based on the length or width of the fish (except open water)
The judge’s decision is final.
15% OF SOLD ENTRIES WILL BE USED TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE EVENT.
After the winners are determined and prizes are awarded, a fiesta will be held with all of the fish caught in the tournament cooked on the beach and served free to the public. This is the party of the year on Playa Los Muertos, so don’t miss it!
For more information and tournament rules (in Spanish) visit FishingTournamentPlayaLosMuertos.com.
Information and Ticket Sales:
Sports Gutierrez Rizo
Tel – 01 322 222 2595
Pastry Celebrations
Tel – 01 322 224 9006
Yiyo’s Tours
Tel – 044 322 146 6585
Tecnoservicios
Outboard Banuelos
Tel – 01 322 224 4834
Electronica LIMAC
Tel – 01 322 224 6040
Ariel
Tel – 044 322 139 0352
Los Muertos Halloween Dog Costume Parade

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
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 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.
