the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
December 11 to 18, 2011
Updated December 11, 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.
The city is alive.
SUNDAY December 11
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. Usually in the evenings but traffic downtown may be traffic difficult at any time.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT — Orquesta Esquela de Puerto Vallarta. Noon at Teatro Vallarta. 120 pesos adults/50 pesos children and elderly.
- 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
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY December 12
- “BIRTHDAY” OF PUERTO VALLARTA — In 1851, don Guadalupe Sánchez Torres founded Puerto Vallarta and settled with his family and friends along the Cuale River. There is usually some type of minor observance at city hall.
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. Usually in the evenings but traffic downtown may be traffic difficult at any time. The celebrations go on well past midnight with fireworks and music. FINAL DAY
TUESDAY December 13
- 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).
- “EXPATS” HAPPY HOUR — 5 – 7 pm at Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach. Reservations necessary. sarawise45@gmail.com
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD EVERY TUESDAY FILM — 7 pm. Inside Job on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
WEDNESDAY December 14
- IFC BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm. Buy, sell, everyone invited at the IFC clubhouse, at the corner of Libertad and Miramar, above HSBC Bank. 50 pesos a table to sell. 322-222-5466
- 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.
THURSDAY December 15
- 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
- TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE — 7:30 pm at Que Pasa, Aquiles Serdan #625. Starring Mikki Prost. No cover but get there early for a good seat.
- LIVE CONCERT — 8 pm. AMPERSAN, a very talented, intriguing performance with pre-Hispanic instruments, guitars and synthesizers. A benefit for/at Biblioteca Los Mangos. 50 pesos.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
FRIDAY December 16
- VALLARTA SCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone invited.
- 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
- HAWAIIAN LUAU FOR PEACE — 6 to 9 pm at the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos Beach. Pig Roast and 2 cocktails. 500 pesos.
- NOCHE DE PELÍCULA — ??, 7:30 pm, SETAC, Constitucion 427, Southside Vallarta. English w/Spanish Subs. 20 pesos
- GRUPO FOLCLORICO MUNICIPAL XUITLA — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
SATURDAY December 17
- 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.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- LIVE CONCERT — El Gran Silencio, 9 pm at La Paloma bull ring. 200 pesos.
SUNDAY December 18
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- 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
- CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 8 pm at the American School, near Plaza Marina. The Vallarta Orchestra and Community Vocal Ensamble. 100 pesos.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
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