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Restaurant ‘Week’ Runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 10

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49 Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta restaurants are ready to participate in the 16th edition of Restaurant Week

Puebla, Mexico Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Another state in Mexico has legalized marriage between same-sex couples. The state of Puebla is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is the city...

Historic Center ArtWalk Exhibits National and International Works

Puerto Vallarta has established itself as a vibrant center of art creation, exhibition and promotion. An important contribution to the city´s art scene is...

Huichol, or Wixáritari, Art Has Roots in Jalisco

Max Simpson
Puerto Vallarta is rich with art from all parts of Mexico but one of my favorite types of art from this region is Huichol art which originated in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.  

Live Music, Local Art & Bradshaw’s Masterpieces: First Saturday at Art VallARTa Museo

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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

Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball Brings Ballroom Extravaganza to Beefcakes

Saturday, July 13th, Beefcakes will host “Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball” to challenge heteronormative masculinity with a display of outfits inspired by the classic Mexican macho. The event starts at 8 pm, with a cover charge of 120 pesos. Photo from a previous ballroom event. Photo by Oscar Almeida
On Saturday, July 13th, Beefcakes will host “Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball” that promises to challenge heteronormative masculinity. It all begins at 8 p.m. with a cover charge of $120 pesos.

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."

Morales Etches Dreams Into Reality With Metal Embossing

Ericksammy Morales (Sammy) talks about his passion for art, and his ability to turn dreams into reality with his metal embossing skills.

Puerto Vallarta Honors the Virgin of Guadalupe

Peregrinaciones Guadalupanas
Centuries-Old Tradition Lives On The 2024 Guadalupanas Pilgrimage (Peregrinaciones Guadalupanas) season is in full swing in Puerto Vallarta, bringing together a large number of devotees...

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...

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...

Exploring the Artwork of Luc Gauthier: A Visionary in Glass Artistry

Luc Gauthier
Luc Gauthier—a painter and a visionary in glass artwork—has found his home in Puerto Vallarta. Bringing with him decades of experience and a passion for pushing artistic boundaries, Gauthier's work has captivated art enthusiasts locally and internationally.

Puerto Vallarta Makes History at 2024 NYC Pride Parade

A group from Puerto Vallarta representing Vallarta Pride in the 2024 NYC Pride Parade. Photo provided by Carlos Plasencia.
Puerto Vallarta proudly participated in the 2024 New York City Pride Parade, a significant milestone that underscores our city’s status as one of the world’s leading LGBT+ tourism capitals.

ACT2PV Enters New Era with Fresh Leadership, Exciting Changes, and Renewed Commitment to Community

David Sabella brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the ACT2PV's future, centered on rebuilding its reputation, fostering community engagement, and delivering exceptional entertainment experiences. Photo by Jerry Jones
Puerto Vallarta's entertainment complex, ACT2PV, is ushering in a new era under the leadership of recently appointed General Manager, David Sabella. Sabella brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the theater's future.

Aspergers Leads Michael Tolleson Robles Down Artistic Path

Michael Tolleson Robles, a gay autistic savant artist, author and advocate, has brought his talents to Puerto Vallarta and opened a new art gallery, Galeria Robles.

OnlyFans Content Creator Benji Vega Breaks Taboo of Adult Entertainment

Boredom during the pandemic and a loss of jobs has grown the platform “onlyfans.com” with both new subscribers and new content proivders. Some of...

Between indigenous legends and underground beats there is Rha Festival

Rha reminds us that we are water flowing. In wixárika, the language of the indigenous people of Mexico’s Nayarit region, “Rha” means the water...

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...

Celebrate World Malbec Day with La Tienda Grande

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

Vallarta Home to Almost 80 Art Galleries and Stores

One of the many pieces of art you can find every Wednesday at the ArtWalk. This piece is at Galeria Browne. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
With almost 80 different art galleries and stores in Puerto Vallarta, it's become challenging keeping an up-to-date list. This list was created from a Google search.