Out and About PV Staff

Austin Wolf, a popular adult film star, has been arrested and is being investigated for distributing child pornography. Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today (Friday, June 28, 2024) the arrest of JUSTIN HEATH SMITH, an adult film actor who uses the stage name “Austin Wolf.”  

For going on nine years, Blondies has been holding down the corner of Amapas and Pulpito, serving ice cold adult slushies and tasty cocktails to thirsty patrons and passersby. Recently, Blondies was named the winner of the best happy hour in the Best of Gays Awards.

Act2PV kicked off its summer season in grand style, raising a significant sum towards their elevator installation project and igniting the excitement for a season packed with entertainment.

Puerto Vallarta is part of a select list of cities that are most welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers throughout the year.

Calling all party people and Pride enthusiasts in Puerto Vallarta! Get ready to dance the night away and celebrate the vibrant spirit of LGBTQ+ with Prouder Together, a special event brought to you by The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown.

On a momentous day for the community, the Vallarta Diversity Network, made up of eleven organizations dedicated to promoting the rights and inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community, organized the Caravan for Equality, culminating in the signing of ten commitments by candidates for municipal presidency.

Paul Crist, owner of Hotel Mecurio, reached out to O&APV and asked us to publish the following open letter to the community to update everyone on the sudden closing of the hotel. There is information provided at the end of this on how to help.

Tech entrepreneur and hospitality visionary Tristan Schukraft is expanding his portfolio of iconic LGBTQ+ venues with the acquisition of 75% of the Fire Island Pines commercial district, one of the most celebrated queer community hubs in the United States.

Vallarta Pride 2024, one of Latin America's largest Pride celebrations, will take place May 20-26, welcoming travelers from around the globe to join in a celebration of love, acceptance, and joy against the backdrop of sun, sand, and sea.

Vallarta Pride, along with other local officials, announced plans and details for the upcoming Vallarta Pride Festival. The event was held recently at Industry Bar. This conference began by recounting the achievements of the last edition; Because this year it was a challenge to overcome what had happened on the 10th Anniversary.

Foodie alert! The highly-anticipated Restaurant Week returns to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, marking its 20th anniversary this year, May 15 to June 10, 2024.

Join Democrats Abroad on Tuesday, May 21st, for a showing of the acclaimed PBS documentary "Stonewall Uprising." This powerful film explores the pivotal 1969 riots that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Enjoy networking, live music, and art on the First Saturday at the Museo at Art VallARTa Museo  on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  And if you haven’t seen it, you’ll get a final chance to see the Dove Bradshaw exhibition from New York City. This is Bradshaw’s first exhibit ever in Central America, titled Zero Space, Zero Time, Infinite Heat, and it will be leaving on May 5

Join us for a heartwarming evening of music and community as we support Damian's Dream, a fundraising event to help a young boy experience the magic of sound.

Act2PV has announced David Sabella as the latest addition to their team.  Embracing roles as house manager, booking director, and special events producer, Sabella brings his unique talents and vision to the heart of Puerto Vallarta's theater community.

Drivers in Puerto Vallarta are advised to plan for detours as a section of the heavily traveled Basilio Badillo Street in Zona Romantica prepares to undergo a two-month paving project.

A new seasonal charter flight connecting Prague, Czech Republic, with Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico will operate from October 2024 to April 2025, offering convenient direct travel for European tourists seeking a taste of paradise.

ZUMO is offering a special VIP card with a 10% discount exclusively for Vallarta residents! Simply show your residency card or a bill with a local address to claim your card. This token of gratitude is ZUMO's way of saying "thank you" to the vibrant community and ensuring locals feel valued.

A vaccine event to provide vaccinations for HPV, Tetanus and Hepatitis B will be held at Hotel Mercurio on April 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m The vaccines are offered free to anyone – Temp and permanent residents, tourists and citizens – but you will need with you an official ID (resident card, passport, etc). 

The new Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC) has appointed Pedro Lopez as its first -ever Executive Director.