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The Daily Scene » May 18 to 25

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

May 18 to May 25, 2008

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on any listing for more information for individual events.

The Puerto Vallarta May Fiesta has great shows lined up every day in multiple venues (mostly at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón). The City has 32 performances scheduled for May. Salud.

SUNDAY May 18

 • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
 • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
 • MUSIC » NIGGA, La Paloma Bullring
 • MUSIC » Carlsten Daer Trio, Jazz, 8pm Krystal Hotel, FREE
 • MUSIC » Mariachi Vargas, 6pm, Sports Stadium
 • MUSIC » Sensemya, AfroAntillano Music, 9pm, Los Arcos
 • SPORTS » Soccer Copa Vallarta
 • AIDS CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL » On the Malecon, 8:30pm
 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)

MONDAY May 19

 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
  
TUESDAY May 20

 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 • BINGO » Charity (R.I.S.E.) Bingo for the Kids at Santa Barbara Theater
 • FULL MOON
  
WEDNESDAY May 21

 • SPORTS » Bullfight at La Paloma
 • ART » Puerto Vallarta Art Walk
 • KIDS of the dump + PIZZA, Café Roma, 3pm, Check it Out…
 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 
THURSDAY May 22

 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 • DANCE » Tany Leonardi, Tango, Los Arcos, 8 pm, Free
 • DANCE » Grupo Malatango, Tango, Los Arcos, 9pm, Free
 
FRIDAY May 23

 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 • MUSIC » Los Bomberos, Los Arcos, 9pm, Free
 
SATURDAY May 24

 • LITERARY: Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting
 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 • DANCE » Paco Renteria, Flamenco, Los Arcos, 8pm, Free
 • DANCE » La Solana, Flamenco, Los Arcos, 9pm, Free
 
SUNDAY May 25

 • BENEFIT » Altruism Festival, 6pm, Marriott, BE THERE.
 • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
 • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
 • MUSIC » Ars Bossa, Jazz, 8pm, Pitillal Plaza, Free
 • DANCE » Contemporary Prehispanic Dance, 9pm, Los Arcos, Free
 • RESTAURANT WEEK (Eat Out)
 
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NIGGA » May 18

Sunday, May 18 at the Plaza de Toros La Paloma (the bullfight ring)
Tickets at Sr Frogs and Dominoes Pizza.

Nigga in Vallarta

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River Pitillal Reforestation » Saturday, May 17

REFORESTACION RIVIERA RIO PITILLAL:

El Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta A.C., invites you to celebrate el Día de San Isidro Labrador

Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.

We’ll walk together (dads, moms, children, neighbors, pets, friends, girlfriends, etc.., Etc.), for 1 ½ hours on the riverfront of the River Pitillal. (both north and south sides).

The guides will give a summary of the 5 year responsible reforestation project in this green urban area. We recommend that you bring comfortable shoes, a hat, water and a hardy lunch.

There will be two convenient starting points:

  1. Public Works Booth (In front of Soriana in Pitillal) on the riverfront side
  2. Building Civil Protection building on the riverfront side of North Rio Pitillal

Be There! Participate to learn about and protect your environment!

MORE INFORMATION:
MARINA: CEL: 322 135 1056 or TEL: 222 0897
Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C.
grupoecologicopv (at) yahoo.com.mx
WEBSITE: www.grupoecologico.com

GRUPO ECOLÓGICO DE PUERTO VALLARTA A.C.

GRUPO ECOLÓGICO DE PUERTO VALLARTA A.C.

  • Believes that residents of Bahía de Banderas have the legal right and moral responsibility toparticipate in the conservation of the natural beauty and wildlife of the area as essential elements of our community.
  • Believes that public education and community involvement are necessary to obtain high, enduring levels of interest in conservation of local ecosystems.
  • To achieve these objectives, we have established the following:
  • GENERAL AGENDA
    1. A permanent campaign of cleanliness downtown, on beaches and rivers and recycling programs.
    2. Reforestation, flowers and plants for public and private areas.
    3. Conservation of land, surface and subsurface water.
    4. Recommend improvements in aspects of sight, sound and smell.
    5. Protection of historical sites, buildings and Mexican culture.
    6. Protection of Fauna: iguanas, turtles, fishlife, whales, etc.

MORE INFORMATION:

Parota in Puerto Vallarta

May Events – Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. (V.E.S.)

May Events – Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. (V.E.S.)

WEBSITE: http://vallartaenfrentasida.org/

VES
INTERNATIONAL AIDS VIGIL

Sunday, May 18, has been declared the International AIDS Vigil, to commemorate those who have died from complications from AIDS. VES will participate by leading a solemn candlelight march from Parque Hidalgo to the seahorse sculpture on the malecón, stepping off at 8:30 PM. At the seahorse sculpture there will be a short program of artistic presentations in remembrance of those who have passed, and giving hope to those affected who are with us. Please join us by 8 PM at Parque Hidalgo to participate in this important commemoration, especially if you have lost a friend or loved one to HIV.

COUNSELING AND RAPID HIV TESTING WORKSHOP » May 19, 20, 21

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in collaboration with V.E.S. and the CAPASITS HIV clinic in Puerto Vallarta, will present a workshop to staff and volunteers, to teach the latest techniques in HIV counseling and rapid testing. Participants will receive accreditation in HIV counseling techniques for pre- and post testing situations, and will learn appropriate ways to disclose results to patients, whether the result is positive or negative. Participants will also be trained to administer the rapid HIV test. Program will be presented in Spanish.

MONTHLY HEALTH FAIR » Saturday, May 24, 11AM to 7PM
Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This month’s Health Fair, presented by V.E.S. will take place at Lazaro Cárdenas Park, Col. Emiliano Zapata. V.E.S. staff and trained volunteers will be on hand to provide Rapid HIV Testing and Counseling about HIV and sexual health. Test results will be available immediately, and if required, participants will be referred to appropriate local healthcare providers for follow up. All services are completely free.