the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
January 26 to February 2, 2014
Updated January 27, 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.
SUNDAY January 26
- 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.
- MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in the La Cruz Marina.
- “FAST EDDIE” hosts a TEXAS SIZE BARBECUE — 1 to 4 pm. Benefit for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. Live music, BBQ dinner, silent auction. 200 pesos.
- SUNSET MILONGA — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 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 stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.
MONDAY January 27
TUESDAY January 28
- MALECON SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR — 9:30 am. Gary Thompson leads the best free art tour in Vallarta. Discover the real stories behind the many sculptures on our Malecon.
- IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
WEDNESDAY January 29
- IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Benefits the charity programs of the International Friendship Club. Leaves from the Sea Monkey on Los Muertos beach. 450 pesos.
- CENTRO VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm, visit 10 of Vallarta’s finest galleries in a casual evening of cocktails and art. Meet the artists. Free.
- MEXPUP FUNDRAISER — 6:30 to 10 pm at the Paradise Community Center. 150 pesos for pork tacos and entertainment. Cash bar and desserts.
THURSDAY January 30
- NEW MOON
- 3er CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO 2014 — A championship rodeo at Arena Vallarta. 100 – 200 pesos.
- VALLARTASCENE MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. Everyone is invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.
- LOS MANGOS LIBRARY ANNUAL ART AUCTION — 6 pm at the library, FCO Villa 1001. An evening to appreciate the best artwork, enjoy great music, delicious food and fine wine in benefit of Los Mangos Library. Free.
- MARINA VALLARTA FARMERS MARKET — 6 to 10 pm on the boardwalk.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
FRIDAY January 31
- CHINESE NEW YEAR
- 3er CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO 2014 — A championship rodeo at Arena Vallarta. 100 – 200 pesos.
- TRADICIONAL MALECONEADA — 11 pm on the Malecon beginning at the Rosita Hotel. A “parade” down the malecon with charros and chicas. Often free tequila and banda music accompany this walk. If you can, go.
SATURDAY February 1
- 3er CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO 2014 — A championship rodeo at Arena Vallarta. 100 – 200 pesos.
- SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 9 to 1 pm. Year-round (this is the “alternative market”).
- ADOPTON — 9 am to 7 pm at the Presidencia. Many animal adoption organizations are present to offer dogs and cats for adoption.
- VALLARTA TOURIST FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm at the L. Cardenas Park (This is the “official city-sponsored market”).
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group Meeting at the Boutique Theatre, on Basilio Badillo, corner of Naranjo just before the small tunnel., at 10:30 am til noon.
SUNDAY February 2
- 3er CAMPEONATO NACIONAL CHARRO 2014 — A championship rodeo at Arena Vallarta. 100 – 200 pesos.
- 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.
- MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — 9 am to 2 pm in the La Cruz Marina.
- SUNSET MILONGA — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, at the top of the Malecon. Free tango lessons from 4:30 to 5:30 and then tango dancing until 8. Food and drink available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 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 stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.
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