the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
January 8 to 15, 2012
Updated January 13, 2 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 VERY alive.
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!
MONDAY January 9
- FULL MOON
TUESDAY January 10
- 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).
- IFC OPEN HOUSE — 6 – 8 pm at Edificio Parian del Puente #13 Calle Libertad Corner Miramar in Centro. Live music, appetizers, drinks… RSVP 322-222-5466
- CHARITY BINGO — 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Benefit for CANICA, a local charity working with kids with cancer.
- 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 11
- 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.
- THE KINSEY SICKS — 8 pm. Acappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. At the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $27(US).
- SALSA DANCE LESSONS — 9:30 pm to 2 am at Las Palomas on the Malecon. Lessons are free thru January. Beginner level.
THURSDAY January 12
- 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 13
- 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 is 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.
- GRUPO FOLCLORICO MUNICIPAL XUITLA — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- THE KINSEY SICKS — 8 pm. Acappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. At the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $27(US).
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $11 US.
SATURDAY January 14
- 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.
- A TASTE OF LA CRUZ — 4 to 7 pm on the La Cruz Malecon and Marina. A free day of fun, food & music, with food sampling from La Cruz’s finest restaurants. After party jam at the IKUAI bar. If you are anywhere near La Cruz on this day, this is the place to be.
- THE KINSEY SICKS — 8 pm. Acappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. At the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $27(US).
SUNDAY January 15
- 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
- GRUPO FOLCLORICO MUNICIPAL XUITLA — 8 pm in Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
- THE KINSEY SICKS — 8 pm. Acappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. At the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $27(US).
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
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