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Francine Peters found inspiration (and a new life) in Puerto Vallarta

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 8/2018. We are reposting it today (4/1/2019) as we celebrate the life and the art of...

Curtain Up on Success: The Palm Cabaret Wins for Favorite Performance Venue in We Are PV Awards

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Puerto Vallarta's vibrant live entertainment scene boasts a shining star – The Palm Cabaret and Bar - was recently named winner for the We Are Puerto Vallarta Favorite Performance Venues award, The Palm is a haven for both local talent and internationally renowned performers.

Jet de la Isla’s Facebook Gay Group Reaches Milestone

One of the reasons that led Mexican-American entrepreneur Jet de la Isla to open a Facebook group titled “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything gay you...

The Woman Who Changed Mexico: Nancy Cardenas Story

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Nancy Cardenas, a pioneering activist for gay rights in Mexcio, will soon have a documentary on her life shown in Puerto Vallarta.

Colectivo Rompe Rescues Abandoned Lighthouse in City Center and Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

Rompe unveiled their latest mural at the Faro Matamoros, paying homage to the iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Rompe unveiled their latest mural at the Faro Matamoros, paying homage to the iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor. Photo by Oscar Almeida.

Strings, singing and trumpets in front of the sea: Puerto Vallarta will host the Feria Internacional del Mariachi

The sounds of the Mariachi will be the protagonists of the Feria Internacional del Mariachi Puerto Vallarta 2019 that will take place in this...

Mexican Independence Day Arrives As City Celebrates

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Mexican Independence Day celebrates the beginning of the war that ended Spain’s colonial rule of Mexico. On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest, rang the bell of his church and proclaimed the call to arms that began the Mexican War for Independence.

Luis Valdez Wants to Open a New Window in Your World

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Luis Valdez wants to open a new window in your world by teaching you a new language.  He recently started teaching English and Spanish classes in Puerto Vallarta. His classes are small, intimate and designed for lots of one-on-one learning time.

OPC Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Raicilla Exhibitions and Art

Continuing its tradition of connecting art with community, OPC is offering commemorative bottles illustrated by participating artists.
The Cultural Projects Office (OPC) presents two exhibitions in honor of its 10th anniversary: "First Was the Raicilla: Art and Culture of Agave and its Distillates" and "Ana Topoleanu: Those from the Other Coast: The Raicillero World."

Ballroom Voguing Evolves, and Emerges in Puerto Vallarta

The Paradises are ready to walk their categories and show their voguing skills.
The first ball room of Puerto Vallarta will take place at Industry Nightclub with the theme, “Call of Nature ” on Monday, May 22, 2023 starting at 7 p.m.

Spring Jazz Festival at Los Muertros Pier Begins March 18

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The 28th edition of the renowned Spring Jazz Festival will begin Monday, March 18, at the Los Muertos pier and will run until March 22, heralding the arrival of spring with soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms.

VIDEO: The Rosenberg Collection at PV Art Gallery

We visit Posters International, an art gallery located in centro of Puerto Vallarta. Martin Rosenberg, the owner, tells us a little about the Polish Posters...

With Open Arms From Afar With Smiling Faces Under our Masks. With all Your NWJ! Favorites Returning for You to enjoy In Safe Distances.

Join us on this night and enjoy the sexy sounds of Piel Canela and the classic NWJ! fiesta energy. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm to...

OPC Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Raicilla Art Exhibitions

Celebrating 10 years of OPC at the recent event are Artist Gerardo Molina Abarca, OPC Director Pilar Pérez and Sayuri Sanchez, sub director. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
On May 23, 2024, the Office of Cultural Projects (OPC) in Puerto Vallarta proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of two remarkable exhibitions: "Primero fue la raicilla (First Came Raicilla): Arte y cultura del agave y sus destilados" and "Ana Topoleanu: Those from the Other Coast – The Raicilla World."

Tonny Kenneth Releases New Heartfelt Album, ‘Happytamin’

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Tonny Kenneth has released a new album that he says is his most personal project to date -  and reflects some major moments in his life.

‘We are born naked, the rest is Drag’ is the winning photograph of the LGBTQ+ Contest of the Festival Nuestro Orgullo

During Pride week in Puerto Vallarta, the Nuestro Orgullo Festival launched a call for an LGBTQ+ themed photography contest.

Recuérdame Festival Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos

Benjamin Leonardo, with makeup by Debora Chacales, prepares for the Day of the Dead celebration. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
With the theme “Remember Me”, one of Puerto Vallarta’s largest festivals of the year kicks off to celebrate and recognize the annual Day of the Dead celebration.

Kukur Tihar: A Paw-sitively Good Time in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta is gearing up to celebrate its sixth annual Kukur Tihar festival on November 9th. This unique event, inspired by the Nepalese tradition of honoring animals, will take place at the picturesque Jardín de La Luna.

Celebrate World Malbec Day with La Tienda Grande

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La Tienda Grande invites you to celebrate World Malbec Day, along with a special tasting dinner, paired Malbecs from Casa Madero.

Vallarta Pride Fashion Show To Transform Los Muertos Pier into Fashion Catwalk

The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.
The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.