the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 16 to 24, 2013
Updated March 16, 1 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 excitement and activity in the air. High season is winding down and it is almost Semana Santa. Many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…

SATURDAY March 16

• 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 Los Mangos Library at 10:30 am.
• CONCOMICS — noon to 7 pm at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 60 to 120 pesos.

SUNDAY March 17

• SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
• 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.
• CONCOMICS — noon to 7 pm at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 60 to 120 pesos.
• SUNSET MILONGA — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT — 5 pm at the main church in El Pitillal (Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel). Donation 100 pesos. Info: call Randall at 322 103 9795 (cell).
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY March 18

• NATIONAL HOLIDAY – BIRTHDAY OF BENITO JUAREZ — Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT — 8 pm at the Paradise Community Center in Colonia Emiliano Zapata (Pulpito 127). Donation 100 pesos. Info: call Randall at 322 103 9795 (cell).

TUESDAY March 19

• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
• TOURS OF CENTRO VALLARTA — at 9 am and noon beginning at the old city hall. Free tours of downtown Vallarta with professional tour guides. The tours include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com
• EVERY TUESDAY FILMS — Intouchables. In French w/English subs. 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 at the door. Info: snowkamp1@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY March 20

• SPRING EQUINOX — 5:02 am here in Vallarta.
• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• PASTA/CHILI COOKOFF — 1 pm at Nacho Daddy. Benefiting The Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. 125 pesos.
• 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.
• BINGO NIGHT AT NACHO DADDY — 6 pm at 180 Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment with Marcella Castellanos and salsa and cumbia dancers. Proceeds benefit the PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
• FIESTA MEXICANA — 7 to 11 pm in Parque Lázaro Cárdenas Plaza. Free musical and dance performances by local artists, along with affordable food and beverages (10 to 70 pesos a serving) provided by local restaurants. Sponsored by the city of Vallarta.
• VALLARTA EN BICI — Every Wednesday 100s of bicyclists ride from the Whale sculpture at the Marina to the Malecon. 9 pm. Free.

THURSDAY March 21

• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• VALLARTA GARDEN CLUB MEETING — 11 am at Paradise Community Center. Guest speaker is Bruce Beckler speaking on “pesticide free gardening.”
• SPRING JAZZ FESTIVAL — 4 to 10 pm on Los Muertos Beach at CyCs. No cover charge.
• MARKET in the MARINA — 5 – 9 pm on the boardwalk in the PV Marina. A farmer, food and craft market.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* informal happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited but this is widely known as the “Motley Crew” meetup.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY March 22

• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm on Basilio Badillo. Strolling musicians, special sales, a street party-like atmosphere.
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY March 23

• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• 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 Los Mangos Library at 10:30 am.
• EMERGENTE ARTE ALTERNO — 6:30 pm at Los Mangos Biblioteca. An exposition of new artists. “A party for the senses.” Free.

SUNDAY March 24

• PALM SUNDAY – SEMANA SANTA BEGINS
• VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• WINE FESTIVAL VERBENA POPULAR — 6 pm to midnight at Cardenas Park. Free live music and dance performances as well as gourmet snacks and wines by the glass at truly promotion prices. Everyone is encouraged to participate. It’s a party for the village, designed to diffuse the Arts & Wine culture to all social classes in the region.
• PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT — 8 pm at the Marival Resort Convention Center in Nuevo Vallarta (Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta & Paseo de los Cocoteros). Donation 100 pesos. Info: call Randall at 322 103 9795 (cell).
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 10 to 17, 2013
Updated March 11, 5 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 excitement and activity in the air. High season is here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…

SUNDAY March 10

• VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL
• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
• BANDERAS BAY WOMENS SHELTER FUNDRAISER — 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Food, fashion, drinks, music and a very good cause. At the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 200 pesos.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY March 11

TUESDAY March 12

• MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
• TOURS OF CENTRO VALLARTA — at 9 am and noon beginning at the old city hall. Free tours of downtown Vallarta with professional tour guides. The tours include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.
• EVERY TUESDAY FILMS — In Darkness. In Polish and Yiddish w/English subs. 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 at the door. Info: snowkamp1@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY March 13

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• PASTA/CHILI COOKOFF — 1 pm at Nacho Daddy. Benefiting The Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. 125 pesos.
• 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.
• BINGO NIGHT AT NACHO DADDY — 6 pm at 180 Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment with part of the SORDID LIVES cast. Proceeds benefit the PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
• FIESTA MEXICANA — 7 to 11 pm in Parque Lázaro Cárdenas Plaza. Free musical and dance performances by local artists, along with affordable food and beverages (10 to 70 pesos a serving) provided by local restaurants. Sponsored by the city of Vallarta.
• ON THE WINGS OF MUSIC — 7 pm at Teatro Vallarta. Performances by: Puerto Vallarta Men’s Choir, Xuitla Ballet, Frixoleros, Casa Azul (children’s choir). Benefit to save the Military Macaws. 100 pesos. Tickets at Teatro Vallarta or 322 2287 888
• VALLARTA EN BICI — Every Wednesday 100s of bicyclists ride from the Whale sculpture at the Marina to the Malecon. 9 pm. Free.

THURSDAY March 14

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• MARKET in the MARINA — 5 – 9 pm on the boardwalk in the PV Marina. A farmer, food and craft market.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY March 15

• CONFESSIONS OF A GAY PRIEST — 5 pm at Coco’s Kitchen, 122 Pulpito. Book signing. Free (except for the book…).
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY March 16

• 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 Los Mangos Library at 10:30 am.

SUNDAY March 17

• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 3 to 10, 2013
Updated March 6, 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 excitement and activity in the air. High season is here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…

SUNDAY March 3

• CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO VALLARTA 2013
• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY March 4

• BENEFIT CONCERT — for musician Bobby Tansen. 5:30 to 10:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. 150 pesos.

TUESDAY March 5

• MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
• TOURS OF CENTRO VALLARTA — at 9 am and noon beginning at the old city hall. Free tours of downtown Vallarta with professional tour guides. The tours include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.
• EVERY TUESDAY FILMS — In a Better World. In Danish w/English subs. 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 at the door. Info: snowkamp1@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY March 6

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• 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.
• BINGO NIGHT AT NACHO DADDY — 6 pm at 180 Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers (a/k/a husband-and-wife team Todd and Gaye Ringness). Proceeds benefit the PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
• VALLARTA EN BICI — Every Wednesday 100s of bicyclists ride from the Whale sculpture at the Marina to the Malecon. 9 pm. Free.

THURSDAY March 7

• VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• MARKET in the MARINA — 5 – 9 pm on the boardwalk in the PV Marina. A farmer, food and craft market.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* informal happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY March 8

• VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL
• SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm on Basilio Badillo. Strolling musicians, special sales, a street party-like atmosphere.
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY March 9

• VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL
• 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 Los Mangos Library at 10:30 am.
• RIVERFEST — Noon to 7 pm at El Rio in Paso Ancho. All-day music benefit for Pasitos de Luz. 50 pesos cover.

SUNDAY March 10

• VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL
• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
• BANDERAS BAY WOMENS SHELTER FUNDRAISER — 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Food, fashion, drinks, music and a very good cause. At the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 200 pesos.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
February 24 to March 3, 2013
Updated February 25, 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.

Much excitement and activity in the air. High season is here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…

SUNDAY February 24

• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY February 25

• FULL MOON

TUESDAY February 26

• MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
• TOURS OF CENTRO VALLARTA — at 9 am and noon beginning at the old city hall. Free tours of downtown Vallarta with professional tour guides. The tours include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.
• EVERY TUESDAY FILMS — Monsieur Lazhar. 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 at the door. Info: snowkamp1@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY February 27

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• 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.
• BINGO NIGHT AT NACHO DADDY — 6 pm at 180 Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment by MISS CONCEPTION. Proceeds benefit the PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
• FIESTA MEXICANA — 7 to 11 pm in Parque Lázaro Cárdenas Plaza. Free musical and dance performances by local artists, along with affordable food and beverages (10 to 70 pesos a serving) provided by local restaurants. Sponsored by the city of Vallarta.
• VALLARTA EN BICI — Every Wednesday 100s of bicyclists ride from the Whale sculpture at the Marina to the Malecon. 9 pm. Free.

THURSDAY February 28

• CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO VALLARTA 2013
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• MARKET in the MARINA — 5 – 9 pm on the boardwalk in the PV Marina. A farmer, food and craft market.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY March 1

• CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO VALLARTA 2013
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY March 2

• CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO VALLARTA 2013
• 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 Los Mangos Library at 10:30 am.
• IFC FASHION SHOW/LUNCHEON — 12:30 pm at River Cafe. Benefit for the IFC cleft palate and other charitable programs. 300 pesos. Tickets available from the IFC or at the door.

• CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO VALLARTA 2013
• 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 — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
February 17 to 24, 2013
Updated February 20, 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.

Much excitement and activity in the air. High season is here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…

SUNDAY February 17

• 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.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY February 18

TUESDAY February 19

• MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
• TOURS OF CENTRO VALLARTA — at 9 am and noon beginning at the old city hall. Free tours of downtown Vallarta with professional tour guides. The tours include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.

WEDNESDAY February 20

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• GARDEN CLUB MEETING — 11 am at the Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127. Speaker will be Tommy Clarkson, horticulture writer for the PV Mirror. His topic: Hits and Myths of Tropical Plants. Free.
• 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.
• BINGO NIGHT AT NACHO DADDY — 6 pm at 180 Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment by MISS CONCEPTION. Proceeds benefit the PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
• FIESTA MEXICANA — 7 to 11 pm in Parque Lázaro Cárdenas Plaza. Free musical and dance performances by local artists, along with affordable food and beverages (10 to 70 pesos a serving) provided by local restaurants. Sponsored by the city of Vallarta.
• VALLARTA EN BICI — Every Wednesday 100s of bicyclists ride from the Whale sculpture at the Marina to the Malecon. 9 pm. Free.

THURSDAY February 21

• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am staring at I. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. Proceeds benefit the IFC cleft palate program. 450 pesos.
• MARKET in the MARINA — 5 – 9 pm on the boardwalk in the PV Marina. A farmer, food and craft market.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* informal happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY February 22

• SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm on Basilio Badillo. Strolling musicians, special sales, a street party-like atmosphere.
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY February 23

• 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 A Page in the Sun, 179 Lazaro Cardenas, at 10:30 am. NO MEETING THIS WEEK.

SUNDAY February 24

• 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.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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