the Puerto Vallarta
DAILY CALENDAR
November 9 to 17, 2014
Updated November 14, 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.
SUNDAY November 9
- IX FESTIVAL I MODONNARI — Sidewalk art festival at the Presidencia.
- 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.
- COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.
- LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.
- 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 November 10
TUESDAY November 11
- FREE MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. The best free tour in Vallarta (also better than most of the paid ones…). Learn about the Malecon sculptures and the Huichol symbols embedded in the Malecon cement. Led by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico. No reservations needed. Meet at the Millenium Sculpture near the Hotel Rosita.
- SPCA TOUR — noon. Meet in the Costco parking lot for a guided tour of the SPCA shelter. Car pool or bring your own ride. Reservations necessary: nicole@cupocity.com. No cost and the length of the tour is from 2 – 4 hours.
WEDNESDAY November 12
- VALLARTASCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. Everyone is invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.
- BINGO FOR CHARITY — 6 – 8:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, upstairs in the air-conditioned theater. Card sales start at 5 pm. Benefit for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.
- OKTOBERFEST — 6 – 9 pm at Hacienda Alemana, Basilio Badillo 378. Benefit for the Navy League charity programs. 450 pesos. All you can eat buffet and all you can drink beer and wine.
- VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Self guided tours of Centro Vallarta local art galleries. Refreshments served. Free.
- MIERCOLES DE PASEO NOCTURNO 8:45 pm. Meet in front of the whale statue at the entrance to the Marina and ride into town with many other bike riders. Check facebook link for info. Free.
THURSDAY November 13
FRIDAY November 14
- FESTIVAL GOURMET INTERNATIONAL
- SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm an “open house” on Basilio Badillo in Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Strolling musicians and complementary cocktails at the various businesses along this popular street. Every other Friday from November 14 (2014) to March 20 (2015). Free.
SATURDAY November 15
- FESTIVAL GOURMET INTERNATIONAL
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm in Lazaro Cárdenas Park.
- SATURDAY MARKET COOP — 9 am to 1 pm at 466 Carranza, Old Town. kimmckindle@yahoo.com for more info.
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, near the Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm. Every other Saturday… email
- PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group – 10:30 am in THE RED ROOM of ACT11 ENTERTAINMENT, located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes. Enter on Basilio Badillo above the former Argentina Steak House. Go up the stairs, through the glass doors and turn LEFT for the Red Room.
SUNDAY November 9
- FESTIVAL GOURMET INTERNATIONAL
- 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.
- COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.
- LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.
- 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 November 17
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