the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
February 20 to 27, 2011
Updated February 23, 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 February 20
- COPA MILLONARIA CHARRERIA — Vallarta’s biggest rodeo. (FINAL DAY).
- VII ENCUENTRO de MEDICINA NATURAL, TRADICIONAL y ALTERNATIVA — from sunrise to sunset at Cardenas Park. A flea market and show featuring traditional medicine and therapies. Free (FINAL DAY)
- FARMERS MARKET – LA CRUZ — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Central Plaza.
- CHILI COOKOFF — 2 pm at QuePasa. Benefit with benefits… 150 peso.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- IDA SLAPTER and CARRIE CHESTNUTT — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive.
MONDAY February 21
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- JOANNA — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
TUESDAY February 22
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am, meet at the Millennium sculpture on the north end of the Malecón in front of Hotel Rosita. Led by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico (the second oldest art gallery in Vallarta). The best. Free
- PEACE HOME TOURS — 10 am, Benefit tours of exclusive Vallarta Homes, 400 pesos advance, 450 day of tour.
- CHARITY BINGO — 6 – 9 pm, at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo, benefit for Pasitos de Luz child care.
- MALECON SCULPTURE WALK — 6:30 – 8 pm, Learn about the Malecon sculptures, Free
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos.
- KOREAN BALLET — 8 pm, Los Arcos Amphitheater. Choi Young Lan Dance Company present traditional Korean Dance and Music. Free
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
WEDNESDAY February 23
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am, Benefit tours of exclusive Vallarta Homes, $35 (US).
- VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 – 10 pm, self-guided tours of Centro art galleries, some with drinks and snacks.
- 2011 DUCKATON — 6 to 11 pm, Boana Hotel Terrace, Benefit bash for SETAC. 350/400 pesos.
- SEXY GAY SALSA LESSONS — 8 – 10 pm, No Borders Cantina, at Libertand/Jaurez in Centro. 50 pesos per 2 hour lesson with happy hour prices for participants.
- IDA SLAPTER and CARRIE CHESTNUTT — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
THURSDAY February 24
- DÍA de la BANDERA — Flag day. Do not be surprised if you see a parade downtown in the morning.
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am, Benefit tours of exclusive Vallarta Homes, $35 (US).
- VALLARTA SCENE THURSDAY NIGHT PARTY — 5 pm to 9 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A casual *extended* happy hour get-together for expats and visitors.
- MUSIC — Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- CABARET – MARK ALAN SMITH — 8 pm, Paco’s Ranch, Southside Vallarta, 150/200 pesos.
- JOANNA — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
FRIDAY February 25
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- PUERTO VALLARTA WRITERS CONFERENCE — Los Mangos Library, $120(US) to participate.
- PEACE REAL WORLD HOME TOURS — 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, Benefit tours of exclusive and puebla North Bay Homes, departs from Bucerias, 450 pesos.
- SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm, Basilio Badillo and Constitucion in Old Town. Open house, street party hosted by local businesses and galleries. Music, drinks, culture… Free
- XIUTLA GRUPO FOLCLÓRICO — 7:30 pm, Park Lázaro Cárdenas, Free.
- SUPREME DREAM — Mikki Prost, 8 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
- CABARET – MARK ALAN SMITH — 8 pm, Paco’s Ranch, Southside Vallarta, 150/200 pesos.
SATURDAY February 26
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- PUERTO VALLARTA WRITERS CONFERENCE — Los Mangos Library, $120(US) to participate.
- FARMERS MARKET – VALLARTA — 10 am to 2 pm at the New Paradise Community Center, Pulpito #127 (across from Coco’s Restaurant).
- DOGS & CATS — Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm
- LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, at IFC. Cancelled this week because of the writers conference.
- BECAS BALL — 7 pm, Casa Magna Marriott Hotel in the Marina. Vallarta scholarship benefit. $100US.
- THE SOL ROSE REVIEW — 8 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
- FLAMENCO GROUP ALGECIRAS — 8:30 pm, Los Arcos amphitheater on El Malecon. Free.
- CARRIE CHESTNUTT — 10 pm, At the Palm, Olas Altas no. 508, 322 222 5957. 100 pesos
SUNDAY February 27
- PUERTO VALLARTA WINE FESTIVAL
- PUERTO VALLARTA WRITERS CONFERENCE — Los Mangos Library, $120(US) to participate.
- ANTIQUE CAR RALLY — 7:30 pm, 60 antique cars will parade down Francisco Medina Ascencio Av to the Malecon between Pipila and Corona, where they will remain on exhibit until midnight.
- FARMERS MARKET – LA CRUZ — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Central Plaza.
- BOOK FESTIVAL — 1 to 5 pm, Los Mangos Library. Music. Food and drink will be for sale. Opportunity to meet Puerto Vallarta Writers Conference and local authors who will sell and autograph their books. Books and other items will also be for sale by the library as a fundraiser.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- THE GRAND WINE FEST PARTY — 6 pm, Lazaro Cardenas Park, the finale of the Puerto Vallarta Wind Festival with a public party in the park with inexpensive wine and food plus entertainment. Everyone Welcome. No entry fee.
- DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- CABARET – MARK ALAN SMITH — 8 pm, Paco’s Ranch, Southside Vallarta, 150/200 pesos.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive.
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