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LATEST HEADLINES
Heavy Rains Turn Puerto Vallarta Streets into Rivers
A few powerful and sudden rainstorms unleashed widespread flooding this past week - on Tuesday and Thursday - across Puerto Vallarta.
Ezequiel Lozano Celebrated as Finalist for Best Photographer
Ezequiel Lozano, a passionate entrepreneur and lover of photography, was a finalist for the Best Photographer award in the Puerto Vallarta Gays: Best of 2024 Awards.
Bistro Gallery Showcases South American Art in Puerto Vallarta
Thoroughly redesigned, The Bistro Gallery is Puerto Vallarta’s first art gallery dedicated to showcasing South American art. Under the curation of Cristhiam Castillo, the gallery’s latest exhibition highlights a diverse range of Latin American talent, including Chilean artist Monica Villarroel and Colombian artists Uvaldo Torres (BaLDOT), Jimmy Villegas, Juan Manrique Silva, and Iván Guayasamin.
STUDS Bear Bar Wins ‘Best of Gays 2024’ Award
Since its inception in 2022, STUDS Bear & Leather Bar has rapidly become a cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
Ventura Chef Services: Elevating Mexican Culinary Experiences
Chef Roman Ventura brings gourmet dining to homes and vacation rentals, transforming special occasions into cherished memories. Born in Mascota, Jalisco, he honed his skills in Puerto Vallarta’s top restaurants before launching Ventura Chef Services in 2021. Since then, he has delighted thousands of guests across the Bay of Banderas with intimate, tailor-made dining experiences.
ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS
STUDS Bear Bar Wins ‘Best of Gays 2024’ Award
Since its inception in 2022, STUDS Bear & Leather Bar has rapidly become a cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
Photo Gallery: Gay Mixer, Di Vino Dante Restaurante
More than 145 people came to Di Vino Restaurant to enjoy networking on May 1, 2025 as part of the gay mixer for Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know”
Kathleen Carrillo Galleries Hosts Pride Open House
Kathleen Carrillo Galleries held an open house on Friday, May 23, 2025 celebrating Pride with art that celebrates "Identity & Inclusion".
Photos: Rubber Duckies Raise Funds for Vital LGBTQ+ Services
A large crowd enjoyed music, food and rubber duckies on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at The Pool Club at Casa Cupula to raise funds for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC).
FUTURAMAR Shines: Art, Pride, and Community Unite
The inaugural FUTURAMAR Art Auction and Exhibition brought a stylish and charitable close to Vallarta Pride 2025, drawing a large crowd to the city's Art District to celebrate renowned artists and support a local cultural center.
Puerto Vallarta Announces Grand Celebration for Anniversary
Puerto Vallarta is set to commemorate its 107th anniversary with a vibrant week of cultural, musical, and civic events.
Puerto Vallarta Pride and New York Pride Seal Historic Alliance
In a symbolic and highly significant act, the proposal for a sisterhood agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride was signed—an accord that unites two of the most important Pride festivals in Mexico and the United States.
Arte Vallarta Unveils Exhibitions of d’Eon, Amatlapalli, and Jones
The exceptional talents of artists Felix d’Eon, Chicome Itzcuintli Amatlapalli, and David Jones are on display in the third floor gallery of the museum. The Felix d’Eon and Chicome Itzcuintli Amatlapalli exhibitions run until June 1st 2025. The David Jones exhibition runs until June 22nd 2025.
FOOD
Raices Resto – Bar: A Visionary Dining Experience Rooted in Tradition
Raices Resto - Bar opened its doors in October 2023 and has quickly become a favorite of visitors and residents in Puerto Vallarta. Located in a beautifully restored historic mansion in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood—just steps from one of the most unique trees in the city—the restaurant is a striking blend of rustic charm and modern elegance.
New Brick Oven Restaurant Brings Unique Flavors to Puerto Vallarta
A new restaurant, The Brick Oven, is set to open in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone on Saturday, May 17, 2025, promising to elevate traditional pizza with its custom-built, wood-fired brick oven and unique ownership.
51 Restaurants Confirmed for 21st Anniversary of Puerto Vallarta’s Restaurant Week (May 15-June 10)
Food lovers, get ready. Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are set to dish out their 21st annual Restaurant Week, a culinary celebration featuring a record 51 eateries offering special menus at reduced prices from May 15 to June 10, 2025.
VALLARTA PRIDE
FUTURAMAR Shines: Art, Pride, and Community Unite
The inaugural FUTURAMAR Art Auction and Exhibition brought a stylish and charitable close to Vallarta Pride 2025, drawing a large crowd to the city's Art District to celebrate renowned artists and support a local cultural center.
BUSINESS
New Brick Oven Restaurant Brings Unique Flavors to Puerto Vallarta
A new restaurant, The Brick Oven, is set to open in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone on Saturday, May 17, 2025, promising to elevate traditional pizza with its custom-built, wood-fired brick oven and unique ownership.
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