the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
February 12 to 19, 2012
Updated February 15, 9 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 February 12
- 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
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY February 13
TUESDAY February 14
- DÍA de la AMISTAD / VALENTINE’S DAY — Make love to someone you love.
- 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).
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. Barney’s Version 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
- NOCHE ROMÁNTICA — 8 to 9 pm at Los Arcos amphitheater. Cantante Paco Robles. Free.
- NOCHE ROMÁNTICA II — 9 to 10 pm at Los Arcos amphitheater. Sandra Luz “La Guerita de Vallarta.” Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
WEDNESDAY February 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
- 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.
- WILLIE & LOBO — 8 pm at the River Cafe. 400 peso minimum consumption (drinks/food). Reservations only.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
THURSDAY February 16
- 10th VALLARTA NATIONAL 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
- ARCANO — 6 pm at the lighthouse on the Malecon. Free.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- VERBENA POPULAR, XIUTLA BALLET, CHARROS — beginning at 7 pm on the Malecon and at Los Arcos. Part of the Charro Championship this weekend. Free.
- WILLIE & LOBO — 8 pm at the River Cafe. 400 peso minimum consumption (drinks/food). Reservations only.
- EXHIBITION OF ANTIQUE AUTOS — 8 to 11 pm on the Malecon. Cars from the 40s to 70s. Free.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
FRIDAY February 17
- 10th VALLARTA NATIONAL CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP —
- 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
- MARIACHI CONCERT — 7 pm at the Lemus Auditorium at CUC. Navidad, Nuevo Continental and Real de America will play. Benefit for the University. 150 to 250 pesos.
- GRUPO FOLCLORICO MUNICIPAL XUITLA — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- CHARRO MALECONEADA — 11 pm on the Malecon starting at the Rosita Hotel. A street party/walk along the Malecon with Charros, live banda music and, in the past, at least, free tequila.
SATURDAY February 18
- 10th VALLARTA NATIONAL CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP —
- 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.
- VALLARTASCENE MEETUP — Special Saturday meetup to prepare “floats” for the Carnaval Parade. starts at 6 pm at Casa Isabel and ends in the Parade.
- WILLIE & LOBO — 8 pm at the River Cafe. 400 peso minimum consumption (drinks/food). Reservations only.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- CARNAVAL – MARDI GRAS PARADE — 9 pm until midnight on the Malecon and south to Olas Altas. Free. The best show in town.
SUNDAY February 19
- 10th VALLARTA NATIONAL 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.
- 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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