the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
April 22 to 29, 2012
Updated April 25, 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.
It is officially “low” season now and Puerto Vallarta becomes a town again and not just a destination.
SUNDAY April 22
- TEQUILA EXPO 2012 — 3 to 11 pm on the lower Malecon, just north of the Rio Cuale bridge. Free.
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- 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
- SRTA VALLARTA BIKINI CONTEST — 7 pm at Roo on the Malecon. The bikini judging portion of the Miss Puerto Vallarta contest. 100 pesos cover.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY April 23
TUESDAY April 24
- PING PONG — 4 to 8 pm open play at the Bobadilla Sports Center. All levels plus the robot. Info: 322-779-7274 (English) and 322-299-0848 (Spanish). 99 pesos enrollment and 200 pesos a month.
- OLD EXPATS MEETUP — 5 to 7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos. RSVP to sarajwise@yahoo.com
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. —Home on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
WEDNESDAY April 25
- ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
- CONCERT — ARS VOCAL (Venezuela) and CORO DEL MUNICIPIO (Puerto Vallarta). 8 pm on the Malecon. Free.
THURSDAY April 26
- PING PONG — 4 to 8 pm open play at the Bobadilla Sports Center. All levels plus the robot. Info: 322-779-7274 (English) and 322-299-0848 (Spanish). 99 pesos enrollment and 200 pesos a month.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
FRIDAY April 27
- 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
- VALLARTASCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 6 to 8 pm happy hour at Casa Isabel. Everyone invited to a casual, inexpensive, social evening with the best affordable view in Puerto Vallarta.
- 6th FESTIVAL NACIONAL DE DANZA FOLCLÓRICA — 7pm at Los Arcos. Free.
- FRIXOLEROS & AMPERSAN — Live concert at 8:30pm at CECATUR Auditorium. 50 pesos.
SATURDAY April 28
- 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
- PING PONG — 10 am to 1 pm open play at the Bobadilla Sports Center. All levels. Info: 322-779-7274 (English) and 322-299-0848 (Spanish). 99 pesos enrollment and 200 pesos a month.
- 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.
- RIVERFEST — Noon to 7 pm at El Rio BBQ in Paso Ancho. A benefit for Pasitos de Luz. Live music, food to purchase, 50 pesos cover.
- LITERARY — PV Writers Group Meeting at Biblioteca Los Mangos, Ave. Francisco Villa 1001 at 1 pm.
- OMAR ARREOLA LIVE — 10 pm at Canto Del Mar on Los Muertos Beach. El Rey Del Mariachi. 180 pesos cover.
SUNDAY April 29
- VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina. (FINAL MARKET ON MAY 6)
- 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
- 6th FESTIVAL NACIONAL DE DANZA FOLCLÓRICA — 8pm at Los Arcos. 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.