Christian Velasco

More than 300 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at the Pool Club at Casa Cupula on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary gin tonic signature drink on the house, delicious appetizers and live entertainment by goo dancers and drag queens. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our host Don Pickens.

The queer rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns to The Palm Cabaret and Bar in Zona Romantica for a single performance this Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9 p.m. Following its debut two seasons ago, the production brings the Tony Award-winning musical back to the city's entertainment circuit.

The art of drag is a fundamental pillar of Puerto Vallarta's nightlife, and few names resonate with the trajectory and impact of Angie Star. 

Teatro Vallarta hosted a star-studded afternoon on Sunday, January 25, 2026, during the Stars with a Heart: A Charity Celebration event. Organized by Mary Porter, this benefit for the non-profit organization Vallarta School for Girls brought together more than 200 attendees for a night of stellar entertainment.

Carlos Plascencia, head of the Sexual Diversity Department for the City of Puerto Vallarta, presided over the ceremonial raising of a permanent LGBTQ+ flag at Lázaro Cárdenas Park in the Romantic Zone on Friday, January 23, 2026, in observance of Freedom Day.

For Joshua Rappaport, owner of the mortgage company Cross Border Investment (CBI) and the RE/MAX Romantica real estate sales franchise, the Vallarta lifestyle has also meant professional opportunity, hard work, investment, athletic activity, challenges, and building a home.

On the afternoon of Thursday, January 22, 2025, local real estate agencies Tropicasa Realty, Paul Trimmer Real Estate, Talbot Real Estate and Paradise Properties hosted a Progressive Open House at the OASIS at Rivera Cuale residential development.

Bearadise, the International Bear Fetish Festival, returns to Puerto Vallarta from January 28 to February 1, 2026. This year’s edition introduces refreshed venues and an expanded lineup of events tailored for the LGBTQ+ bear community and their admirers.

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC) has formally announced its 2026 Board of Directors, signaling a transition in leadership following the organization’s initial two years of operation. The transition comes as the Center reports significant growth in its service capacity and institutional partnerships.

On the evening of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the 2.16 Contemporary art gallery officially opened its doors at 325 Constitución Street in the Zona Romántica. The gala event introduced the exhibition "Liberatio" by Guadalajara-based artist Victor Haro, celebrating his 40-year career.

The longest-running festival for the LGBTQ+ bear community in Puerto Vallarta returns from January 24 to February 1 for its 24th anniversary. Presented by Steve Buczek, the event features an extensive program of activities, including pool parties, a booze cruise, fundraising events, and nightly club parties hosted by international DJs.

For the seventh consecutive year, crossover pop-opera singer Enrique De Allende invites you to his commemorative Valentine’s Day concert, “Romanza: A Night of Music, Food, and Entertainment.” The event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Hacienda Palo María (located at Km. 7.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, on Puerto Vallarta’s south coast, next to Garza Blanca Resort).

Bar Frida & Restaurant will celebrate its 25th anniversary in June 2026, solidifying its status as one of Puerto Vallarta's most iconic and historic LGBTQ+ establishments. As this milestone approaches, we sat down with owner Tom Finley and director Mike Laking to discuss the busy lineup of events and updates at the restaurant and bar this season. Tom opened with a statement that has defined his vision over the years: “Bar Frida doesn’t follow; it leads.”

On the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, officials from the Turística Integral company and the Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) unveiled the ferry that will launch a new maritime route connecting Puerto Vallarta to the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve.

At 67, Robert Ryan is living what many would call a "second act," but for him, it feels more like a long-awaited homecoming. The opera singer turned fundraiser, and now cabaret star, has become a definitive figure in the Puerto Vallarta arts scene, bringing a blend of classical precision and raw emotional narrative to the stage.

Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Tryst Puerto Vallarta! The legendary dancing queen Pixie Aventura is bringing her high-energy spectacle straight from NYC to the heart of PV.

Ferry Vallarta, a new maritime transportation service connecting Puerto Vallarta and the coastal community of Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes, completed its inaugural voyage on Thursday,...

The second annual An Evening of Stars fundraiser for Women in Need (WIN) will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 6 p.m. at Casa Karma in Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta.

The Puerto Vallarta community is mourning the passing of Manuel Franco Betancourt, a bartender at the Romantic Zone’s La Catrina Cantina and a cherished member of the LGBTQ+ community. 

🌈🙌 More than 300 people attended the first Gay+ Mixer of 2026 at @sanctuarypv on Tuesday, January 6. 🍀✨ Attendees enjoyed a signature welcome cocktail, drink specials and delicious snacks. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Brad and Tammy. 🙌