Christian Velasco

The JW Paws Alliance has announced the first annual Puppy Love Valentine Dog Walk, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Parque Lázaro Cárdenas.

Art Walk Studio • Gallery opened its doors on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, for the opening reception of local sculptor Gerardo Noriega with his exhibition titled “Escenarios Marinos” (Seascapes), an invitation to reflect on sustainability and our environment through 20+ stunning pieces made of deadwood recovered from beaches.

Broadway veteran Kevin Anthony will perform a benefit concert titled ELEVATED on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Teatro Vallarta. The event aims to raise funds for the Vallarta School for Girls (VSG), an institution providing free bilingual education and resources to underserved young women in the Banderas Bay area.

The international party brand Daddy Issues will make its first-ever appearance in Puerto Vallarta at the event titled Daddy Issues Rooftop Dance Party taking place at The Tryst in Zona Romántica this Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5 p.m.

More than 270 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at the Chachalaca Bar in Zona Romántica on Tuesday, January 3, 2026. 🍺🍸🪽Attendees enjoyed beer, cocktail specials, appetizers and music. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Christopher and Oliver!

On Saturday, February 6, 2026, Galería Dante will host Mexican painter Antonio Bárcena as part of the South Side Shuffle art walk. Located in the heart of the Zona Romántica, the gallery—one of the city's longest-standing art spaces—invites the public to view Bárcena’s latest work and engage with the artist in an evening featuring live music and cocktails.

Bear Week 2026 in Puerto Vallarta is drawing to a close following a successful edition that brought together thousands of bears and their admirers. From Saturday, January 24th to Monday, February 2nd, various festivals dedicated to this segment of the LGBTQ+ community offered a diverse lineup, including themed pool parties, club and street circuits, social gatherings, boat excursions, and beach outings.

The LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta now has a new Inclusion and Diversity Module dedicated to supporting its vulnerable members in areas such as health, human rights, and legal and psychological counseling. Operating within the UNIRSE Administrative Center at 236 Av. de los Grandes Lagos, Fluvial Vallarta, the office is the result of a strategic alliance with the state government.

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).