Esta publicación también está disponible en: English Español

Jerry Jones is a long-time LGBTQ journalist, with more than 20 years of experience. He is passionate about telling the stories of the LGBTQ community in Puerto Vallarta, and connecting the community to its people. Jerry is the founder of Out & About Nashville (now OutVoicesNashville), which he sold in 2020. He has more than 20+ years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and digital media management. Jerry is also an advanced emergency medical technician and has spent much of his career helping those in need.

Content

Passenger Shares Photos and Experience on PV Delice Party Boat Sinking

On December 31, 2020 around 5 p.m. the party boat, PV Delice, sank to the bottom of the ocean while crew frantically called for help to rescue passengers. 

Hotel Mercurio Closed, Assets Seized

Hotel Mercurio Was Closed Friday Night, May 17, 2024 and all of the assets inside were seized. All of the guests were left on the street.

Louis Whitaker Arrested, Indicted by U.S. Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography

Whitaker was Alias in Puerto Vallarta, Wyatt Maxwell is...

Michoacán Earthquake Felt in Puerto Vallarta

An earthquake that hit near Coalcoman, Michoacan, in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, was felt in Puerto Vallarta, with some buildings evacuating its residents.

Couple Urges Caution After Puerto Vallarta Grindr Incident

The gay married couple from Anaheim, California were visiting Puerto Vallarta in mid-October when they became victims of a drugging and robbery from a Grindr hookup. While they are both embarrassed by the incident, they are using the horrific experience to warn other to be cautious. Both are praising the response of the local police and hotel officials

Man Stabbed, Killed on Venustiano Carranza in Zona Romantica

A man has died after being stabbed in Zona Romantica, according to local news media reports, a highly unusual occurrence in the normally peaceful and tourist heavy area.

Puerto Vallarta Area: U.S. Consulate Warns of Kidnappings Linked to Dating Apps

The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara has issued a security alert for Americans in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, warning of kidnappings linked to dating app encounters - including popular gay dating apps used by the LGBTA+ community

Kathleen Carrillo Galleries Hosts Pride Open House

Kathleen Carrillo Galleries held an open house on Friday, May 23, 2025 celebrating Pride with art that celebrates "Identity & Inclusion".

Vallarta Gay+ Center Partners with Medical Center to Boost LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC) has partnered with Vallarta Medical Center (VMC) in a collaboration designed to significantly enhance access to inclusive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta.

Bar Frida Celebrates 24th Year

Bar Frida 4.0 celebrated its 24th year in business on June 1, 2025 to a full house with owner Tom Finley on hand to thank customers for their support.

Photos: Rubber Duckies Raise Funds for Vital LGBTQ+ Services

A large crowd enjoyed music, food and rubber duckies on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at The Pool Club at Casa Cupula to raise funds for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC).

New ‘Zona Safe’ Initiative Unites Police, Businesses, and LGBTQ+ Community

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VGCC) has officially launched "Zona Safe," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at significantly enhancing safety and fostering robust collaboration between local authorities, businesses, and the LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta Announces Grand Celebration for Anniversary

Puerto Vallarta is set to commemorate its 107th anniversary with a vibrant week of cultural, musical, and civic events.

Pick a Duck, Win a Prize at Duckathon

A chance to win prizes awaits participants at the upcoming Duckathon, where each rubber duck chosen from the pool holds a number corresponding to a specific prize.

Photos: ‘PRIDE VARIETTE’ Benefit Show for Gay+ Center

A large crowd gathered at the Act2PV Theatre on Friday, May 24, for "PRIDE VARIETTE," a two-hour show benefiting the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center. 

Vallarta Pride Parade Reaches New Attendance Mark

Thousands of people gathered in Puerto Vallarta this week for the 2025 Vallarta Pride parade, an event that city officials and organizers said drew a record crowd.

Pride Parade 2025: Photos Capture Diversity

Thousands of people cheered on the 2025 Puerto Vallarta pride parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon, taking more than 90 minutes for the 40 parade entries to make their way.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Tryst Hotel

More than 360 people came to the Tryst Hotel enjoy networking, a preview of some of its shows, and socialize on May 20, 2025 as part of the gay mixer for Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know”.

Photos: Vallarta Pride Movie Night at The Tryst

The movie "Happy Together" was shown on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, at The Tryst as part of Vallarta Pride's week long pride week celebration.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Coco Cabaret

More than 140 people came to Coco Cabaret to enjoy networking, a preview of some of its shows, and socialize on May 13, 2025.

Photos: Third Annual Pet Pride Parade a Paws-itive Success

Hundreds of participants and their canine companions flocked to the third annual Pet Pride Parade on Monday, May 19, 2025, painting the malecon with a display of inclusivity and community spirit.

Photo Exhibit Explores Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Past

Vallarta Pride 2025 officially kicked off Saturday with the inauguration of a powerful photography exhibition titled "There is no future without memory," hosted and sponsored by Donner & Associates in the Romantic Zone at 342 5 de Febrero (enter on a side door behind the front of Donner & Associates).

Photos: LGBTQ+ Performers Open Pride Week

Several LGBTQ+ local artists opened the pride week festivities on Saturday, May 17, 2025 on the Malecon at the amphitheater where the “arches” are located. 

March For Anti-Homophobia Kicks Off Vallarta Pride: Photo Gallery

A march celebrating National and International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was held on Saturday, May 17,2025m to raise awareness and foster an inclusive environment. 

Pride Schedule: Pride Returns to Puerto Vallarta May 17–25

A week of rainbow revelry, beachfront glamour and unforgettable moments is set to light up Mexico’s LGBTQ+ paradise. Check out the schedule for the week here.

Vallarta Pride Kicks Off With Saturday Anti-Homophobia March

Puerto Vallarta will observe the National and International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia this Saturday, May 17, with a march aimed at raising awareness and fostering an inclusive environment. 

Current News

Esta publicación también está disponible en: English Español