the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
December 30, 2012, to January 6, 2013
Updated January 3, 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 here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces…. Many government offices are closed until after New Years.

SUNDAY December 30

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. LAST 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. CANCELLED UNTIL JAN 6.
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 31

• OLAS ALTAS STREET PARTY — midnight….
• NEW YEARS EVE — Fireworks around the bay at midnight.

TUESDAY January 1

• NEW YEARS DAY — National Holiday: Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many businesses are closed.

WEDNESDAY January 2

• BOXING DAY
• 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.

THURSDAY January 3

• 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 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 January 4

• LOS MUERTOS PIER INAUGURATION — Begins at 5:30 and goes late. Music, fireworks, speeches, demonstrations, etc. Free.
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY January 5

• 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. THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED THIS WEEK.
• LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at A Page in the Sun, 179 Lazaro Cardenas, at 10:30 am.
• PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUALITY FAIR — 11 am to 5 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Assorted readings from 250 to 250 pesos. Phone or email Steve at 322-223-6182 or stephenclay@vbgardens.org for reservations or information.
• ANNUAL PIG ROAST — noon until closing at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. 225 pesos includes a plate of the pig with all the fixin’s, dessert and one margarita, one beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Benefit for the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.

SUNDAY January 6

• 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.
• PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUALITY FAIR — 11 am to 5 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Assorted readings from 250 to 250 pesos. Phone or email Steve at 322-223-6182 or stephenclay@vbgardens.org for reservations or information.
• 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 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 Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
December 25 to January 1, 2012
Updated December 28, 7 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…. Many government offices are closed until after New Years.

Happy Holidays

TUESDAY December 25

• CHRISTMAS — National Holiday. Banks, schools, government offices closed.

WEDNESDAY December 26

• BOXING DAY
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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.

THURSDAY December 27

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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 SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 6 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.
• NEW YEAR’S GALA CONCERT — 7 pm at Sheraton Bouganvilias. Benefit for Biblioteca Los Mangos. Tickets 300/350 pesos. Tickets and information at (322) 2249966 / 2931957.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY December 28

• FULL MOON
• DÍA DE LOS SANTOS INOCENTES — Just kidding….
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT THE BOTANICAL GARDENS — 11:30 am to 1 pm. Taught by Mike Laking, International Award Winning Digital Photo ArtisanFree with garden admission.
• 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 December 29

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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. THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED THIS WEEK.
• LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm. NO MEETING THIS WEEK.
• ILUSION y FANTASIA — 6 and 8:30 pm at Cecatur Auditorium, Zaragosa and Matamoros in Centro. Impressions of current stars. 100 pesos general, 50 pesos for elderly. Benefit for DIF.

SUNDAY December 30

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. LAST 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. CANCELLED UNTIL JAN 6.
• 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
• ILUSION y FANTASIA — 6 and 8:30 pm at Cecatur Auditorium, Zaragosa and Matamoros in Centro. Impressions of current stars. 100 pesos general, 50 pesos for elderly. Benefit for DIF.
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 31

• OLAS ALTAS STREET PARTY — midnight….
• NEW YEARS EVE — Fireworks around the bay at midnight.

TUESDAY January 1

• NEW YEARS DAY — National Holiday: Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many businesses are closed.

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
December 16 to 25, 2012
Updated December 18, 2 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….

This is an extended “weekly” calendar because of Christmas.

SUNDAY December 16

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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.
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 8 pm at the American College (Albatros #129 by the airport). Selections include The Christmas Song, Christmas medleys, Mozarts’ Allelluia and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks. 100 pesos admission / Students and children free. Also a similar performance at Paradise Community Center on Monday, December 17.
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 17

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 8 pm at the Paradise Community Center. Selections include The Christmas Song, Christmas medleys, Mozarts’ Allelluia and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks. 100 pesos admission / Students and children free.

TUESDAY December 18

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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.
• PEACE HOME TOURS — 10:30 am starting at Plaza Romy. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. 450 pesos.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com
• SALSA-CUMBIA BENEFIT BINGO — 6 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Benefit for the PuRR Project. Salsa dancing at intermission. Food and drinks available for purchase.
• EVERY TUESDAY FILMS — The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 at the door. Food and drink available for purchase. Benefit for Democrats Abroad.

WEDNESDAY December 19

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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.
• 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.
• ALEGRIA! PV MENS CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT — 8 pm at Teatro Vallarta. A one-day-only bilingual performance consisting of nearly two hours of music including international holiday classics such as Ave Maria, Silent Night and Oh Holy Night as well as Mexican favorites including Ven a Mi Casa esta Navidad and Las Posadas. Tickets 100 tp 250 pesos.

THURSDAY December 20

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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 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.
• SLIME AND PUNISHMENT – BOOK SIGNING — 6 to 9 pm at Lucy’s Cucu Cabana, 295 Basilio Badillo. Local author Gil Gevin’s latest book. Live music, margaritas….
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
• ALWAYS IN SEASON – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater at Basilio Badillo and Naranjo. Popular tunes and seasonal favorites by Time to Play, Syng and the Enchiladies. Complimentary dessert during the show. 250 pesos with a percentage going to New Life Mexico.
• LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO) — 8 to 10 pm at Bar Frida. “Come and get lucky.” Fabulous prizes. Drink specials. No cover.

FRIDAY December 21

• WINTER SOLSTICE — 5:12 am Vallarta Time
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• ALWAYS IN SEASON – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater at Basilio Badillo and Naranjo. Popular tunes and seasonal favorites by Time to Play, Syng and the Enchiladies. Complimentary dessert during the show. 250 pesos with a percentage going to New Life Mexico.

SATURDAY December 22

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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”).
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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 December 23

• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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. CANCELLED UNTIL JAN 6.
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 24

• NOCHE BUENA / CHRISTMAS EVE
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.

TUESDAY December 25

• CHRISTMAS — National Holiday. Banks, schools, government offices closed.

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
December 9 to 16, 2012
Updated December 12, 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 excitement and activity in the air. High season is here. Much activity, many new restaurants and shops, many new faces….

Life is good but traffic will be disrupted in Centro Vallarta until Wednesday because of the Peregrinaciones.

SUNDAY December 9

• PEREGRINACIONES
• THE CROCODILE CLASSIC — SUP Race and Demos at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta Marina.
• 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
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 10

• PEREGRINACIONES

TUESDAY December 11

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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 will include iconic points, galleries, craft markets and some shops and / or restaurants.
• PEACE HOME TOURS — 10:30 am starting at Plaza Romy. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. 450 pesos.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY December 12

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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.

THURSDAY December 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.
• LORENA OCHOA SCULPTURE UNVEILING — 1 pm on the Malecon. The governor of Jalisco and other dignitaries will be present to honor the golfer with a sculpture.
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 6 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
• ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE PERFORMANCE — 7:30 to 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Argentine tango masters Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez accompanied by Bohemia Viva (Argentine musician duo Andrea Mottura Vaudagna y Luis Lujan Balduin). Free. CANCELLED
• LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO) — 8 to 10 pm at Bar Frida. “Come and get lucky.” Fabulous prizes. Drink specials. No cover.

FRIDAY December 14

• 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 December 15

• 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”).
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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.
• TANGO DANCE PARTY ON THE MALECON — 9 pm to mindnight. Milonga Luz de Luna en el Malecón. A tango dance party with Jaimes & Christa and Bohemia Viva. It is called a Milonga… where tango dancers come together for an evening of dancing in a club, a home, anywhere… and just like milongas in Buenos Aires, music of other dance styles, salsa, swing and more will be played so the general public, passersby can join in and dance. It will be held on the Malecón at Galeana by the Faro.

SUNDAY December 16

• 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.
• ETHNIC CULINARY FAIR — 10 am to 10 pm in Park Hidalgo. A cultural fair with food demonstrations, dance and crafts from various Jalisco indigenous people. Runs until December 30.
• 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
• XUITLA BALLET — 8 pm at Los Arcos del Malecon. Folkloric Dance. Free.
• VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 8 pm at the American College (Albatros #129 by the airport). Selections include The Christmas Song, Christmas medleys, Mozarts’ Allelluia and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks. 100 pesos admission / Students and children free. Also a similar performance at Paradise Community Center on Monday, December 17.
• 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 Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
December 2 to 9, 2012
Updated December 7, 7 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. New businesses are opening and old ones are coming out of their summer low season hibernation. New faces are appearing everywhere.

Life is good but traffic will be disrupted all week in Centro Vallarta because of the Peregrinaciones.

SUNDAY December 2

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

MONDAY December 3

• PEREGRINACIONES
• SORDID LIVES AUDITIONS — 5:30 to 7 pm at the Palm, 508 Olas Altas.

TUESDAY December 4

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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.
• PEACE HOME TOURS — 10:30 am starting at Plaza Romy. Tour the homes of the Vallarta rich and famous. 450 pesos.

WEDNESDAY December 5

• PEREGRINACIONES
• US CONSULAR AGENT AT IFC — 9 to 11 am at the IFC to renew passports, notarize documants, etc.
• 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.
• SORDID LIVES AUDITIONS — 5:30 to 7 pm at the Palm, 508 Olas Altas.
• ROCKY HORROR BINGO — 6 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Benefit for the PuRR Project, cat shelter.
• 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 December 6

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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 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
• LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO) — 8 to 10 pm at Bar Frida. “Come and get lucky.” Fabulous prizes. Drink specials. No cover.

FRIDAY December 7

• PEREGRINACIONES
• XUITLA BALLET — 7:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Folkloric Dance. Free.

SATURDAY December 8

• PEREGRINACIONES
• 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.
• DAIQUIRI DICK’S PET PICNIC — 11 am to 2 pm on Los Muertos Beach. Bring your dog. Costume contest, raffle, lunch, etc. 275/300 pesos with all monies reaide gong to the PEACE spay and neuter clinic. 222-0566 for info.
• LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
• COLORS ON CANVAS ART EXHIBIT AND SALE — 2 to 7 pm at Los Mangos Library. 10% of sales go to the library. Refreshments.
• FUSION, FASHION AND MUSIC — 7 pm at the Cuale Cultural Center. Benefit fashiion show for the Banderas Bay Womens Shelter. 300 pesos.

SUNDAY December 9

• PEREGRINACIONES
• THE CROCODILE CLASSIC — SUP Race and Demos at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta Marina.
• 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
• 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 see and stroll the new Malecon!

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