the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
January 1 to 8, 2012
Updated January 6, 6 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 VERY alive.
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
- COMEDY HYPNOTIST — Dr. Scott Lewis, 10 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $16 US
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY January 2
- COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT — 7 to 10 pm, with DJ and line dance instructor Staci. Free dance lessons. Beer and food available for purchase. 50 peso donation. – cancelled this week(instructor ill)
TUESDAY January 3
- 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
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. The Corporation on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
WEDNESDAY January 4
- 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.
- 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 January 5
- 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
FRIDAY January 6
- DÍA de los SANTOS REYES, EPIPHANY
- VALLARTASCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 5 to 8 pm happy hour at Casa Isabel. Everyone invited to a casual, inexpensive, social evening with the best affordable view in Puerto Vallarta.
- 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
- CONCERT — 6 pm on the Malecon at the Lighthouse. The Marine Symphonic Orchestra. Free
- 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 January 7
- 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.
- CRUZ ROJA JUGUETON — 4 pm at the Vallarta Cruz Roja auditorium. Live Bands. Benefit to raise toys for Vallarta kids. Admission: a toy or 40 pesos donation.
SUNDAY January 8
- 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!
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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