April 14 – 15 at Collage and the Agustin Flores Contreras Sports Stadium. Live music, 40 graffiti artists and a BMX exhibition. 60 pesos at Collage, Free at the Stadium.
PUERTO VALLARTA ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS March 25 to April 1
the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 25 to April 1, 2012
Updated March 26, 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.
The city is VERY alive.
SUNDAY March 25
- FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW — At the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Talks, exhibitions, sales. 50 pesos.
- CONCOMICS — Comic book and gamer convention at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 50 pesos.
- 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 — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- VALLARTA VERDE 1 to 10 pm at Kamanga Restaurant. Free.
- 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.
- WINE FESTIVAL GRAN VERBENA — 6 to 10 pm at Parque L. Cardenas. Inexpensive wine and gourmet food tasting for “the people.” Live music.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- SPRING CONCERT — 8 pm at the American School in Marina Vallarta. The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra. 100 pesos/children free.
- BALLET AZTECA / DANZA FOLCLÓRICA — 8 pm at The Lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- CUBÁNAME / NOCHE DE CARNAVAL — 10 pm at the lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY March 26
- CAPOMO HARVEST FESTIVAL — 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. 60 pesos admission and 200 pesos for full tasting.
- SPRING CONCERT — 8 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra. 100 pesos/children free.
- MARIACHI VARGAS CONCERT PLUS FIREWORKS — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Part of the Tianguis Turistco program. Heavy security for special guests. Traffic will be severely restricted in Centro from late afternoon until midnight.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
TUESDAY March 27
- MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. Walk along the Malecon with Gary Thompson leading an intriguing guided tour of the Sculptures. Meet at the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita. Free.
- CRAZY BEACHES BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm at Crazy Beaches, Madero 163. 100 pesos to sell. Anything goes…. Email for info.
- PEACE HOME TOUR — A 3 hour tour of 4 unique Vallarta homes. Meet at 10:30 am at Plaza Romy at I. Vallarta #228. $35(US).
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. —The Conspirator on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL SOCK HOP — 7 to 10 pm. Benefit party for Charity Bingo. Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Raffle and stuff. 50 pesos donation.
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- NOCHE TROPICAL — 8 to 10 pm at the Lighthouse Stage on the Malecon. A night of salsa dancing and meringue. Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
WEDNESDAY March 28
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
- ARTISAN’S MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT — 6 to 9 pm, at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito, Old Town. Food, Entertainment and Crafts.
- ARCANO IN CONCERT — 8 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free and spectacular.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
THURSDAY March 29
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- JORGE ACOSTA — 8 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $12 US.
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
FRIDAY March 30
- BRIGITTE’S COUSART FASHION SHOW — 5:30 pm at Coco Tropical on Los Muertos Beach. Happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm. No cover. 322-190-7728 or cousartbri @ hotmail.com
- VALLARTASCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 6 to 8 pm happy hour at Casa Isabel. Everyone invited to a casual, inexpensive, social evening with the best affordable view in Puerto Vallarta.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- SALSA SPECTACULAR — 10 pm to 1 am at Bar Oceano on the Malecon. 20 member Cuban band/dance troupe. No cover, inexpensive drinks.
SATURDAY March 31
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 1 pm at El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez between V. Carranza and B. Badillio
- FARMERS MARKET CO-OP — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 10 am to 2 pm.
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, Los Mangos Biblioteca.
SUNDAY April 1
- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS AT 2 AM
- PALM SUNDAY — Official start of SEMANA SANTA
- 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 — 10 am to 2 pm. In 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 and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- 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.
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A Journey Through The Jungle
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE JUNGLE is a dance spectacular performed in the style of Cirque du Soleil and will be presented at the Boutique Theatre located at Naranjo 330 (corner of Basilio Badillo) for six performances: March 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 & 31 at 8 pm.
Presented by Jacobo Martinez of Darudha Producciones, the story is about an explorer who goes camping with his friends, but gets lost in the depths of the jungle until he suddenly realizes he is not in just any jungle, but a strange and extraordinary place. Suddenly a mystical character appears and warns him that he is about to enter a magical world full of strange creatures with magical powers. The choreography show features acrobatics and aerial dancing by these magical animals and plants.
Tickets for A JOURNEY THROUGH THE JUNGLE are $250 and can be purchased at Coco’s Kitchen, Pulpito 122, on line at tickets@boutiquetheatre.ca, at the Boutique Theatre Box Office at Naranjo 330. TelL 322-289-0735
WEBSITE: http://www.penandinc.ca/Boutique_Theatre/Welcome.html
PUERTO VALLARTA ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS March 18 to 25
the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
March 18 to 25, 2012
Updated March 23, 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.
The city is VERY alive.
SUNDAY March 18
- VALLARTA BIRD FESTIVAL — 4 days of birding walks, tours, etc, centered around the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. 499 pesos and up…
- 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 — 10 am to 2 pm. In 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 and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- ARCANO — 6 pm at the Lighthouse on the new Malecon. Free.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
- TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE STARRING MIKKI PROST — 7:30 to 10:30 at Que?Pasa, 625 Aquiles Serdan. Dinner specials available. No cover.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY March 19
- NATIONAL HOLIDAY — Birthday of Benito Juarez. Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
- SPRING EQUINOX 11:14 pm CST here in Vallarta.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
TUESDAY March 20
- MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. Walk along the Malecon with Gary Thompson leading an intriguing guided tour of the Sculptures. Meet at the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita. Free.
- CRAZY BEACHES BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm at Crazy Beaches, Madero 163. 100 pesos to sell. Anything goes…. Email for info.
- PEACE HOME TOUR — A 3 hour tour of 4 unique Vallarta homes. Meet at 10:30 am at Plaza Romy at I. Vallarta #228. $35(US).
- CHARITY BINGO — 6:30 to 9:30 at Nacho Daddy, 180 B. Badillo. Benefit for Paraíso Felino, a cat shelter.
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. —Presumed Guilty on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
WEDNESDAY March 21
- FUND RAISER FOR FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINC — All day. 50% of all proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated this day to the new Colina Spay and Neuter clinic. At Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach.
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- FESTIVAL DE PRIMAVERA — The 16th annual CyCs Jazz festival from 4 to 10 pm on Los Muertos beach at the pier. Free.
- ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
- ARTISAN’S MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT — 6 to 9 pm, at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito, Old Town. Food, Entertainment and Crafts.
- THEATER — A journey Through the Jungle, a Cirque type dance/theater performance at 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo 330 (corner of Basilio Badillo). 250 pesos.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
THURSDAY March 22
- NEW MOON
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- DRAG QUEEN BINGO — “Queen Joanna” hosts a benefit bingo for The PuRR Project, at D’z Route 66 Diner, Basilio Badillo 283. Raffle, prizes, food and drink discounts.
- PUNTO DE EMBARQUE: PANGAS DE VALLARTA — Cocktail Art Reception, 6:30 at Plaza Hermanidad, between the Buenaventura and Villa Premiere Hotels in Centro. 22 artists decorate 22 conceptualized pangas to demonstrate the connection of the sea to the birth and future of Vallarta. Free. A Pilar Perez production.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL INAUGURATION — 8 pm at the Presidencia. Wine, theater, poetry. Free.
- JORGE ACOSTA — 8 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $12 US.
- GRINGO KARAOKE — 7 to 11 pm at Fast Eddie’s Comedy Bar, 314 Aguacate at Carranza.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
FRIDAY March 23
- LAST DAY OF WHALE WATCHING SEASON
- PITILLAL FESTIVAL — of the bendición de la imagen de Jesucristo resucitado at the San Miguel Arcángel. Pilgrimages, carnaval, masses, castillo fireworks (at 10 pm). Pitillals largest fiesta. Free.
- BRIGITTE’S COUSART FASHION SHOW — 5:30 pm at Coco Tropical on Los Muertos Beach. Happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm. No cover. 322-190-7728 or cousartbri @ hotmail.com
- VALLARTA SCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 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.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- ESPECTACULO DE DOLORES SAN JUAN — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Song and Music. Part of the Wine Festival. Free.
- THEATER — A journey Through the Jungle, a Cirque type dance/theater performance at 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo 330 (corner of Basilio Badillo). 250 pesos.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- SALSA SPECTACULAR — 10 pm to 1 am at Bar Oceano on the Malecon. 20 member Cuban band/dance troupe. No cover, inexpensive drinks.
SATURDAY March 24
- CONCOMICS — Comic book and gamer convention at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 50 pesos.
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 1 pm at El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez between V. Carranza and B. Badillio
- FARMERS MARKET CO-OP — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 10 am to 2 pm.
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, Los Mangos Biblioteca.
- THEATER — A journey Through the Jungle, a Cirque type dance/theater performance at 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo 330 (corner of Basilio Badillo). 250 pesos.
- SALSA SPECTACULAR — 10 pm to 1 am at Bar Oceano on the Malecon. 20 member Cuban band/dance troupe. No cover, inexpensive drinks.
SUNDAY March 25
- FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW — At the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Talks, exhibitions, sales. 50 pesos.
- CONCOMICS — Comic book and gamer convention at Los Mangos Biblioteca. 50 pesos.
- 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 — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- VALLARTA VERDE 1 to 10 pm at Kamanga Restaurant. Free.
- 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.
- WINE FESTIVAL GRAN VERBENA — 6 to 10 pm at Parque L. Cardenas. Inexpensive wine and gourmet food tasting for “the people.” Live music.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- BALLET AZTECA / DANZA FOLCLÓRICA — 8 pm at The Lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- CUBÁNAME / NOCHE DE CARNAVAL — 10 pm at the lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- 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.
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After Taste
A Special Night of Videos & Music featuring the World Premiere of “Travel Secrets- Mexico: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle” and performances by some of our favorite local musicians.
In the first of a series of “Taste of La Cruz” related events, on Tuesday March 27th, 2012 6:30 PM at the Marina Riviera Nayarit Amphitheater Amigos de La Cruz, in cooperation with the Marina Riviera Nayarit presents “After Taste”, a special evening of videos and music featuring the World Premiere of the Canadian Television Program “Travel Secrets- Mexico” and the first episode, “La Cruz de Huanacaxtle”. Also to be screened will be selections from 6 videos of local musicians and groups; Willie & Lobo, Los Ambienteros (Latcho, Andrea & Geo), Bryan Savage, Philo & Friends, Geo solo and “Tribute to Hock” (featuring Rock of Ages, Deep River Band and Rusty & Friends). Copies of the DVDs will be available for sale. The video from “A Taste of La Cruz” will be shown and following the video portion of the program, there will be live performances by Bryan Savage, violinist Geo, Philo & Friends with more acts soon to be announced.
Ticket sales and proceeds from the DVD sales will benefit Amigos de La Cruz community programs including Computers & Supplies for Schools, Street Cleaning / Garbage Cans, Books for Bibioteca al Aire Libre and Arroyo & Beach Clean Ups. This is certain to be hugely entertaining evening under the stars with great music and video, superb food & drink and wonderful people from around the Bahia who love La Cruz and its entertaining venues. Please plan on coming to this awesome event.
Marina Restaurant Ikuai will have a full service bar and snacks at the Amphitheater. Tickets for this event will be $100 pesos, will go on sale March 16th and can be pre-purchased online at amigosdelacruz.org, or by contacting lacruzamigos @ gmail.com. For more information contact landon5123@mac.com. Ticket sales will also be available at the Amphitheater the evening of the event.
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Vallarta Verde 2012
This is a pseudo ecological festival that basically cons local, good-hearted people into thinking that they are supporting the environment, when, in reality, it is a conservative political, almost racist enterprise established to spread disinformation in favor of the right wing PAN political party here in Vallarta. The organizer is on a crusade to shut down a local gringo bar for providing a venue for many of the same bands that will be appearing at this show. She is also known for her anti gay sentimentality as expressed by her in a message to a local PAN leader that “all we need to do is to get rid of that fagot” (the current mayor).
Beyond these background bits and pieces, this is a very boring festival. I’ve been to 2 of them.
