the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
January 22 to 29, 2012
Updated January 26, 3 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 22
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- 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!
MONDAY January 23
- HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
TUESDAY January 24
- 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).
- SLIME AND PUNISHMENT — 6 to 9 pm. Book signing for local author, Gil Givens at Lucy’s Cucu Cabana, Basilio Badillo 195. Not a normal author… 322-222-1220
- CHARITY BINGO FOR CANICA — 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 Basilio Badillo. Benefit for children with cancer.
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. South of the Border 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 25
- 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 26
- CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP
- 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
- THE KINSEY SICKS — 8 pm. Acappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag. At the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $27(US).
- CHARRO FESTIVAL — 8:30 pm on the Malecon. Free
FRIDAY January 27
- CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP
- 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
- LOS MANGOS ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION — 5:30 pm at Los Mangos Biblioteca. Support our library.
- 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.
- ASYLUM IMPROV COMEDY SHOW — 10:30 pm at the Blus Shrimp on Los Muertos Beach. 150 pesos.
- TRADICIONAL MALECONEADA — 10:30 pm on the Malecon. A charro party. Free.
SATURDAY January 28
- CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP
- 8th ANNUAL MAKE A WISH GOLF TOURNAMENT — At Flamingos Golf Club.
- 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.
- ARCANO — 6 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free.
SUNDAY January 29
- CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- ARCANO — 6 pm at the Lighthouse stage on the Malecon. Free.
- 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 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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