Christian Velasco

🌈🙌 More than 150 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at El Rey Bar & Grill in Versalles on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 👑🦁 Attendees enjoyed DJ music, drink specials, and complimentary chicken wings, sausages and cornbread bites. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Reanna and Lawrence Goodwin. 🙌🙏

Monica Miller, an outstanding agent at G&G Real Estate, has emerged as a specialist in high-end beachfront properties, leveraging a decades-long background in executive support to navigate the complexities of Mexican property acquisition.

By merging the former Red and Blue Diamond bars and undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance guest comfort, Lalo’s Bar has officially arrived on the Puerto Vallarta bar scene. 

In the dynamic culinary landscape of Puerto Vallarta, the Versalles neighborhood has established itself as an epicenter of fresh and authentic proposals. At calle Vienna 200, a concept emerges that merges the warmth of an American home with vibrant Mexican culture: El Rey Bar & Grill.

The first edition of the Puppy Love Valentine’s Pet Parade 💕—hosted by the PW Paws Alliance by Jeff Wilkie— on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, was a total display of cuteness and joy!

More than 450 people attended the Gay+ Mixer at Studs Bear Bar (Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is a new record for the season!

Arte Vallarta Museo celebrated its "First Saturday of the Month" open house at its sister location, Art Vallarta (Pilitas 213, Zona Romántica), this past Saturday, February 7, 2026, due to the temporary closing of the main venue.

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.