Christian Velasco

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. 🙌

The Secretary of Tourism for Jalisco, Michelle Fridman, informed local media that Puerto Vallarta concluded the 2025-2026 Christmas and New Year season with a 3% increase in tourist occupancy compared to the December 2024 – January 2025 holiday period, according to the State Tourism Observatory.

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the luxury boutique hotel Hacienda San Ángel, located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, was officially awarded its membership plaque for Haciendas y Casonas de Jalisco. This association brings together properties that offer unique guest experiences and contribute significant patrimonial value to the state.

In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, where the Cuale River meets the sea, a dedicated group of volunteers works to ensure the city’s "green lungs" continue to breathe and provide citizens with a peaceful space for recreation. Led by President Sunny Rossi, the Vallarta Garden Club has evolved from a local landscaping initiative into a vital civic organization. 

Sunset sets and sexy vibes at The Tryst Puerto Vallarta's New Year's Tea Dance, held on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Attendees enjoyed stunning sunset views from the luxury resort's terrace, a sexy rooftop pole show, Tribal African beats, and pure magic by DJs Zalo and Andres More. Without a doubt, the best energy to kick off the year!

Every year from December to March, Banderas Bay witnesses a natural spectacle that few places on Earth can rival: the arrival of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)...

Alfredo Soria, who served as the director of the Municipal Council for AIDS Prevention (COMUSIDA Vallarta) since late October 2025, addressed the general community, activists, collectives, and HIV prevention institutions via social media to announce the end of his tenure, following instructions from the Puerto Vallarta government.

The Malecón brought thousands together to bid farewell to 2025 with a drone show and an international DJ set by The Blaze.

The Puerto Vallarta government is ready to offer citizens a large-scale entertainment program for the 2026 New Year's festivities. Events will take place in the city center, specifically on the Malecón, where a stage has been set up near the Lighthouse (El Faro).

The Health Promotion Directorate of Luis Munguía’s administration is calling on Puerto Vallarta residents to take preventive measures to protect their health and the well-being of their loved ones during the peak season for influenza and respiratory illnesses.