the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
January 19 to 26, 2014
Updated January 24, 7 pm

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.

SUNDAY January 19

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in the La Cruz Marina.
• SPRING CONCERT — by La Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta. Noon. At Teatro Vallarta. Introduction by Paco Ojeda (in English 11 am – in Spanish 11:30 am). 100 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.
• 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 stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY January 20

TUESDAY January 21

• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY January 22

• IFC BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm at the IFC Clubhouse, across from the Municipal market downtown. Household items, clothing, vintage jewelry, and more.
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• PURR PROJECT BINGO — 4:30 pm at Margarita Grill on Basilio Badillo. Half time entertainment by the Dueling Drag Divas (Chi Chi Rones
  and Joanna Show). Raffles, prizes, etc. Proceeds benefit the 150+ cats residing at PuRR Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Puerto Vallarta.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY January 23

• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel, on a hill overlooking Old Town. A lively *extended* informal happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY January 24

• SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm on Basilio Badillo. Wandering musicians, food and drink provided by the local galleries and businesses. An open house/open street. Free. Every other Friday through April 4.

SATURDAY January 25

• SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 1 pm. Year-round (this is the “alternative market”).
• ADOPTON — 9 am to 7 pm at the Presidencia. Many animal adoption organizations are present to offer dogs and cats for adoption.
• VALLARTA TOURIST FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm at the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theatre, on Basilio Badillo, corner of Naranjo just before the small tunnel., at 10:30 am til noon.
• Bossa Nova, Kim Kuzma and Other Musical Musings — 5 pm at the Palm. A musical appreciation lecture by Paco Ojeda. 100 pesos plus a 2 drink minimum.

SUNDAY January 26

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in the La Cruz Marina.
• “FAST EDDIE” hosts a TEXAS SIZE BARBECUE — 1 to 4 pm. Benefit for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. Live music, BBQ dinner, silent auction. 200 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.
• 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 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
January 12 to 19, 2014
Updated January 14, 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.

SUNDAY January 12

• THE GREENPEACE RAINBOW WARRIOR — in port. Tours from 10 am to 8 pm. Free.
• VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY January 13

TUESDAY January 14

• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• ANNUAL IFC OPEN HOUSE — 6 – 8 pm at the IFC clubhouse, Edificio Parian del Puente #13, Calle Libertad Corner Miramar, Colonia El Centro. Free food and drinks. Entertainment featuring Jorge Acosta.

WEDNESDAY January 15

• FULL MOON
• IFC HOME TOURS 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY January 16

• 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.
• MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY January 17

• FEAST DAY of St. ANTHONY de ABAD — A religious holiday when animals receive blessing in the Church.

SATURDAY January 18

• 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 the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theatre, on Basilio Badillo, corner of Naranjo just before the small tunnel., at 10:30 am til noon.
• A TASTE OF LA CRUZ — 3 to 7 pm. Food, drink, music at the La Cruz malecon. 100 peso entry fee (includes one drink).

SUNDAY January 19

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in the La Cruz Marina.
• SPRING CONCERT — by La Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta. Noon. At Teatro Vallarta. Introduction by Paco Ojeda (in English 11 am – in Spanish 11:30 am). 100 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.
• 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 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
January 5 to 12, 2014
Updated January 7, 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.

SUNDAY January 5

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY January 6

• DÍA de los SANTOS REYES, EPIPHANY — Religious holiday.

TUESDAY January 7

• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com
• TUESDAY NIGHT FILM – The Gate Keepers – 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. 60 pesos advance, 70 door. Benefits Democrats Abroad.

WEDNESDAY January 8

• PURR PROJECT BINGO — 4:30 pm at Margarita Grill. Benefit for the PURR Project, cat home.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY January 9

• VALLARTASCENE MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. Everyone is invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.
• MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY January 10

SATURDAY January 11

• THE GREENPEACE RAINBOW WARRIOR — in port. Tours from noon to 8 pm. Free.
• 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 the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theatre, on Basilio Badillo, corner of Naranjo just before the small tunnel., at 10:30 am til noon.

SUNDAY January 12

• THE GREENPEACE RAINBOW WARRIOR — in port. Tours from 10 am to 8 pm. Free.
• VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• 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
December 29 to Jan 5
Updated December 31, 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.

SUNDAY December 29

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY December 30

TUESDAY December 31

• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos. NO TOUR THIS WEEK.
• NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS 11:50 pm to 12:20 am on the Malecon at Los Arcos. Also many private displays along the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.

WEDNESDAY January 1

• NEW MOON
• NEW YEARS DAY — National Holiday: Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
• PURR PROJECT BINGO — 4:30 pm at Margarita Grill. Benefit for the PURR Project, cat home.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY January 2

• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel, on a hill overlooking Old Town. A lively *extended* informal happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
• MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY January 3

SATURDAY January 4

• 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 the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theatre, on Basilio Badillo, corner of Naranjo just before the small tunnel., at 10:30 am til noon.

SUNDAY January 5

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• 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
December 15 to 22
Updated December 15, 4 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.

SUNDAY December 15

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

MONDAY December 16

• IFC MONDAY MOVIE “Now You See Me” — 6:30 pm at the IFC Clubhouse, Edificio Parian del Puente #13, Libertad Corner Miramar (behind HSBC Bank). Free popcorn and cash bar. 35 pesos.
• PV MEN’S CHORUS “Mágica Navidad” — 7:30 pm at Teatro Vallarta. Concert of traditional and non-traditional holiday music. $100, 250 & 300 pesos.

TUESDAY December 17

• FULL MOON
• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
• EXPATS IN VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR — 5 -7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarajwise@yahoo.com
• DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY FILM “Mariachi Gringo” — 6 pm at Paradise Community Center, #127 Pulpito. Bar Open and food available. 60 pesos.

WEDNESDAY December 18

• PURR PROJECT BINGO — 4:30 pm at Margarita Grill. Benefit for the PURR Project, cat home.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY December 19

• VALLARTASCENE MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida. Everyone invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.
• MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
• CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY December 20

SATURDAY December 21

• 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 the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theater, corner of Basilio Badillo and Naranjo, at 10:30 am.

SUNDAY December 22

• 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• 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
November 17 to 24
Updated November 18, 9 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.

SUNDAY November 17

• FULL MOON
• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• VALLARTAZO VOCHERO — Volkswagon 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• PUERTO VALLARTA MEN’S CHORUS CONCERT — 7:30 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. 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 November 18

• REVOLUTION DAY — National holiday. Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET

TUESDAY November 19

• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• 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.
• IFC HOME TOURS 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.

WEDNESDAY November 20

• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• KITTY BINGO — 5 pm at Margarita Grill (the corner of Basilio Badillo and Piño Suarez in Old Town). Benefit bingo for the PuRR Project, a home for homeless and abused cats. Ryan Rigazzi will entertain at half time.
• CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.

THURSDAY November 21

• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• VALLARTA SCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm to 8 pm at Casa Isabel, on a hill overlooking Old Town. 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 November 22

• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• BATTLE OF THE BANDS — 7 pm at Los Arcos amphitheater. Eliminations of local bands. Sponsored by the Instituto Vallartense de Cultura. Free.

SATURDAY November 23

• XIX FESTIVAL GOURMET
• PET ADOPTION — 9 am to 4 pm in Park Hidalgo. City sponsored.
• 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 the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
• DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
• PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theater, corner of Basilio Badillo and Naranjo, at 10:30 am.

FUSION 2013 — 7 pm at the Cuale Cultural Center. Benefit for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. Music by Jorge Acosta, Daniel Portela, Chris Kenny and Mariachis. Food from La Palapa, Vista Grill, River Café, Nu Tapas, Andale, Anonimo, Gaby’s Restaurant, Langostinos, Daquiri Dicks, Los Chatos and Suspiros, Dancing, drinks, fashions from Liverpool and Diamonds International and lots of fun. 350 pesos. Ticket info at 322 222 9960 or 322 103 2451. If you go to only one benefit event this year, this one is the best.

SUNDAY November 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.
• MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in 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
• 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.