the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
December 25, 2011, to January 1, 2012
Updated December 25, 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.
The city is alive.
SUNDAY December 25
- NEW MOON
- DĨA DE NAVIDAD, CHRISTMAS — National Holiday: Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed. A day to rest and recuperate after Noche Buena, perhaps the most active party night of the year.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- PHILO’S XMAS POTLUCK — 5 pm. At Philos in La Cruz. Arrive early for a good seat if you are tired of the commercial version of xmas. Bring a dish for 8-10 people. After dinner, hundreds of kids arrive for the community gift giveaway. 50 pesos cover.
- 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 26
- ARCANO — Live concert by Vallarta’s most famous musical duo. 7 to 9:30 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
- PASTORELA — LA NOCHE DEL GRAN MILAGRO BY Alberto Fabian, 8 pm, Cuale Cultural Center. Free.
TUESDAY December 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).
- ARCANO — Live concert by Vallarta’s most famous musical duo. 6:30 to 11:30 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- PASTORELA — LA NOCHE DEL GRAN MILAGRO BY Alberto Fabian, 8 pm, Cuale Cultural Center. Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
WEDNESDAY December 28
- DÍA DE LOS SANTOS INOCENTES
- 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
- PHOTOTGRAPHY WORKSHOP — Photography, Flowers and Photoshop, 11:30 am at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. A free workshop with Mike Laking. Learn how to create fine art from photos.
- 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 — Live concert by Vallarta’s most famous musical duo. 6:30 to 11:30 pm at the Lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- PASTORELA — LA NOCHE DEL GRAN MILAGRO BY Alberto Fabian, 8 pm, Cuale Cultural Center. Free.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- SALSA DANCE LESSONS — 9:30 pm to 2 am at Las Palomas on the Malecon. Lessons are free thru January. Beginner level.
- DIRTY LAUNDRY — A San Francisco Drag Troupe. 11:30 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
THURSDAY December 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
- ARCANO — Live concert by Vallarta’s most famous musical duo. 6:30 to 11:30 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PASTORELA — LA NOCHE DEL GRAN MILAGRO BY Alberto Fabian, 8 pm, Cuale Cultural Center. Free.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
FRIDAY December 30
- 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
- SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm, at Basilio Badillo and Constitution on Old Town. Music, Art Openings, free Cocktails, Shopping…. The merchants of this area have a street party every other Friday.
- PASTORELA — LA NOCHE DEL GRAN MILAGRO BY Alberto Fabian, 8 pm, Cuale Cultural Center. Free.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
- DIRTY LAUNDRY — A San Francisco Drag Troupe. 11:30 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
SATURDAY December 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. – NO MEETING THIS WEEK –
- CELEBRACIÓN DE AÑO NUEVO — On the Malecon and Los Arcos. FIREWORKS. The sky will be on fire at midnight. Free. Happy New Years, Puerto Vallarta.
SUNDAY January 1
- NATIONAL HOLIDAY — Schools, banks, post offices, government offices and many shops are closed.
- 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
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
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