Frida Kahlo Tribute
8pm on the Malecón – Free
Guadalajara’s University campus Puerto Vallarta presents a multidisciplinary show called “La Vida de Frida Kahlo” in celebration of this lengendary Mexican painter’s unconventional life.
Xiutla Folkloric Ballet
There are several performances of the Xiutla Folkloric Ballet planned for the coming holiday weeks:
On Sunday, September 16 at 7pm they will perform at the Los Arcos amphitheater on the Malecón. Free.
Xiutla Folkloric Ballet
The Municipal Tourism Direction will present a grand event at 8pm Thursday, on September 27, World Tourism Day, to honor Rafael Zamarripa, creator of the seahorse and child statue. Homage will be paid also to Jaliscan singer Marco Antonio Muñiz, who will perform for the people of Puerto Vallarta and visitors on the date. Puerto Vallarta’s pride, the Xiutla Ballet, will be featured as well. These events will take place on the Malecón at the Seahorse Sculpture.
Bolero De Rabel Performance
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LATIN JAZZ :: Martin Montenegro at CyCs :: Sept 12
Saxophonist Martin Montenegro is making a rare public appearance at Cuates y Cuetes Cuates y Cuetes Wednesday night from 8 pm to 11 pm. With him will be Paco Barajas (guitar), Miguel Salazar (congas) and Steve York on bass. Come early – stay late!
ENTER the VALLARTA DOG SHOW PHOTO CONTEST
Send in the best photos of your dog and you could win $1,500 Pesos and the opportunity for your dog to be the poster pet for Puerto Vallarta’s 4th Annual Dog Show 2008!
FREE FILM SERIES :: Los Mangos Cine Club
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL FILMS
Friday, Sept 7, 7pm
Saturday, Sept 8, 4pm
Babel
Tragedy strikes a married couple on vacation in the Moroccan desert, touching off an interlocking story involving four different families in Alejandro González Iñarritu’s “Babel.”
Friday, Sept 14, 7pm
Saturday, Sept 15, 4pm
Children of Men
In 2027, humans cannot longer procreate. A former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of humankind in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Children of Men.”
Friday, Sept 21, 7pm
Saturday, Sept 22, 4pm
The Motorcycle Diaries
The inspiring journey of Che Guevara’s self-discovery tracing the youthful origins of a revolutionary heart in Walter Salles’ “The Motorcycles Diaries.”
Friday, Sept 28, 7pm
Saturday, Sept 29, 4pm
Pan’s Labyrinth
In fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world in Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Biblioteca Pública de Puerto Vallarta
Francisco Villa 1001, Fracc. Los Mangos (Inland)
Tel.-224-9966
Tango Exhibition :: Aug 31 :: Plaza Marina
For tango fans here is an opportunity to see members of Tango Vallarta dance. They will perform Friday afternoon, August 31, at Plaza Marina as part of the Plaza’s 18th Anniversary celebration.
The tango exhibition will be held at 5:00 p.m. inside the building near Comercial Mexicana, to the left of the entrance. Look for the round kiosk and listen for the music! This event is free to the public.
If you enjoy tango music, remember to listen on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 to 91.9 FM for an informative and interesting show presenting music, history, and thoughts on Argentine Tango.