New Dog and Cat Adoption Fair to Be Held in ZR on Sundays

dog up for adoption
Residents of Zona Romantica who are looking to adopt a dog or cat will soon be able to visit with their future new family members at a new dog and cat adoption center that will be held once a week at the Dog & Cat (formerly Can&Cat) veterinary clinic in Zona Romantica.

Brenda Gaviño Shines in New ‘Linda Ronstadt’ Tribute Show at Starlight Cabaret

Brenda Gaviño Shines in New ‘Linda Ronstadt’ Tribute Show at Starlight Cabaret at ACT II as she pays tribute to some of Ronstadt's best songs.

Vallarta Pride Parade Applications Open

Vallarta pride parade
Spots to participate in the 2022 Vallarta Pride parade are filling up fast, so if you’re a business or local organization and want to show your pride, don’t miss out on an opportunity to participate in the annual Vallarta Pride Parade. 

Gay Friendly Puerto Vallarta among the 10 Most Inclusive Cities in the World Says AirBnb

Gay Friendly Puerto Vallara, Photo by Oscar Almeida
Puerto Vallarta is part of a select list of cities that are most welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers throughout the year.

Sip, Shop, and Celebrate at Blondies Third Location

Más Blondies, Calle Lazaro Cardenas 279C, is in what was the Mercurio Swim shop, and strategically located right near all the nightclubs. It joins Los Otras Blondies, which opened in October 2019, and Blondies Loft, the first location, that opened in 2015. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Blondies, Puerto Vallarta’s original adult slushbar, is expanding and has opened its third location, Más Blondies, Calle Lazaro Cardenas 279C, is in what was the Mercurio Swim shop, and strategically located right near all the nightclubs.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Studs Draws More Than 200

Experience the exciting Studs Mixer for Out and About PV Magazine & the Puerto Vallarta Gays group. Feb 14, La Catrina Cantina.

2023 Summer of Fun and Mexican Pride

Mother Culi and the House of Paradise
Meet Mother Culi and the House of Paradise; Spencer Nutting, the 'Gay Divorce"; Gay Charro Alberto Cuevas, who sings to combat stereotypes; and Javier Jimenez, Pride President Gives Back and Looks Forward.

So You Think You Can RISE: Eight Spectacular Acts to Kick Off Season Three’s Opening Show

17-year-old Patriz walked away with the winning crown from round three of So You Think You Can Rise talent competition. Photo by Oscar Almeida
Prepare for an extraordinary start to this contest as dancers, singers, and comedians grace the stage for the third season's kickoff on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 3 p.m.at The Palm Cabaret

Prepare to RISE: 32 Performers Join for Fundraiser Event

Rise Talent Show
An amazing lineup of 32 performers will participate in the third season of the "So You think You Can RISE" Variety Talent Show. From Dancers, Singers to Comedians, these soon-to-be stars will hit the stage in four preliminary shows at The Palm Cabaret starting Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Queens, Queens, Everywhere!

Puerto Vallarta today it offers some of the best drag shows in the country

Out and About With Marcia Blondin – Joy

Marcia, Kevin and Sharon
Encapsulated in her column “From Here”, Marcia Blondin captures the joy and fun of her and her sister's reunion.

Shine, Stevie Hart’s Drag Show, has Old Hollywood Glamor Style

Shine, Stevie Hart's drag show, starring Steven Retchless from America's Got Talent, singer, dancer and world pole dance champion. Every Sunday - 9:30 PM on Act2PV.

Lorena Herrera: a Trailblazer for Equality

If you grew up in Mexico or surrounded by Latin American culture, then you certainly know who Lorena Herrera is, and why she has been so warmly embraced by the LGBT community.

Sebastián and Sargento Dan Win Round Three of SYTYCR

Round three winners of So You Think You Can Rise. Photos by Marcia Blondin, Vallarta Mirror.
Winning round three of So You Think You Can Rise (SYTYCR) were Sebastián el Antipodista and Sargento Dan. Round Four is Feb. 4, 2024.

Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble opening night tonight!

March 28th is the opening night for Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble's 'Something to Sing About'. Puerto Vallarta's favorite vocal octet, now in its third year, again...

Vallarta Pride Announces 2025 Schedule and Theme: ‘The Future Has No Gender’

vallarta pride 2025 press conference
Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome approximately 40,000 visitors from around the globe to the region’s most prominent LGBTQ+ event: Vallarta Pride 2025. This year’s celebration will take place from May 17 to 25, under the theme “The Future Has No Gender”, offering a diverse array of activities spanning culture, art, health, and sports.

Vallarta’s Gay Men’s Chorus Set To Perform Two Shows for Holiday Season

The Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus will perform two holiday shows in December.
The Puerto Vallarta Gay Men’s Chorus (PVGMC), directed by Adrian Fuentes, will hold its first show at the Cassandra Shaw Starlight Cabaret Theater at Act2PV. That show will feature popular Christmas carols from Mexico, U.S. and Canada. The show "Posada!" will include special guest Tonny Kenneth and starts at 8 p.m. but you'll want to arrive early and enjoy an authentic taco bar at 7:15 p..m.

A Decade of Fabulousness Celebrating Mantamar Beach Clubs 10th Anniversary

As Mantamar Beach Club commemorates its tenth anniversary, it's important to remember the profound impact that Mantamar has had on Puerto Vallarta’s LGBT community.
As Mantamar Beach Club commemorates its tenth anniversary, it's important to remember the profound impact that Mantamar has had on Puerto Vallarta’s LGBT community.

Alejandro Castillo Tops JustFor.Fans As Mexico’s Most Popular Performer

Alejandro Castillo
Alejandro Castillo, a local Puerto Vallartian, has been named the top Mexico performer on the popular subscription based social media platform, JustFor.Fans

Art, Fashion, and Identity Converge at Arte Vallarta Museo’s La Pasarela

Felix d'Eon is flanked by his models from the fashion show.
The Arte Vallarta Museo hosted "La Pasarela," an art and fashion show on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, that blended the stunning artistry of designers like Armando Mafud and Felix d’Eon with a vibrant celebration of queer identity, concluding with d'Eon's "Queer Loteria."