Summer Festivals Offer Fun to Visitors from World Wide

Bear pride float
In 2023, Puerto Vallarta is set to host a variety of exciting summer festivals that will attract visitors from all over the world

Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk Returns for its 2nd Annual Event

pet parade
Don't miss the Puerto Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk. Raise funds for Puppy Paradise and enjoy a stroll along the Malecón.

Alberto Cuevas Named Semi-Finalist for La Voz de Zapopan 2023

Alberto Cuevas, Mexico's El Diamante and Puerto Vallarta's gay singing charro. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Alberto Cuevas, known as El Diamante, an native of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, has been selected as one of 30 semi-finalists for La Voz de Zapopan 2023.

Hamam Turkish Bath & Spa – FIRST LOOK!

Hamam Turkish Bath & Spa Puerto Vallarta is a new, elegant spa of Turkish design located in Zona Romantica. They will offer various types of...

Thirsty Burlington, Zoe Lewis, Lady Zen return and Tina LeGrand makes her Vallarta debut at Incanto

In a career spanning more than twenty-five years, Provincetown’s Scott Townsend, aka Thirsty Burlington, is regarded as one of the finest celebrity impersonators in...

Hedda Lettuce: Still Funny and Fresh

Hedda Lettuce is performing at the Palm Cabaret
So just how long does a head of lettuce stay fresh? Joseph Fenity catches up with the world’s most famous green haired drag queen, Hedda Lettuce!

‘LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE’ Brings an All New, All-Female Improv Comedy Show to Incanto March 14 to 31, 2023

Leave it to Cleavage, at Incanto in Puerto Vallarta March 14 to 31, 2023.
LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE brings first all-female improv to Incanto from March 14 to 31, 2023, in a A hilarious mix of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ and ‘Leave it to Beaver.'

Third Season of ‘Best of Broadway’ Opens at Act2PV

This third season of "Best of Broadway" showcases favorite songs from the most popular musicals in Broadway's history, chunk full of memorable tunes still hummed to this day.

Out and About With Marcia Blondin – Venganza and Bingo

Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic Bingo
Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic Bingo fundraisers are back upstairs at Nacho Daddy every other Wednesday at 4 pm. It was so good to see Lydia, Colette, Santiago, Tammy and all the usual bingo-playing suspects.

Speed Dating Events to be Held at The Secret Wine and Cocktail Bar

Jet De La Isla, owner of Jet’s Tours and a few other local businesses, and his partner, Alvaro, will be hosting the first Speed Dating event, which will be held April 11, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Speed Dating is coming back to Puerto Vallarta! Out & About PV Magazine has teamed up with The Secret Wine and Cocktail Bar, to offer Speed Dating starting April 11. Future events will be held on May 23 and June 13.

Hear the Music, Change a Life: Help Give Damian the Gift of Sound: Fundraising Concert Set for May 3

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.

Photos: LGBTQ+ Performers Open Pride Week

lgbtq+ performers
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. 

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.

Out and About With Marcia Blondin – No superstitions! Chris Lopez and His Magic at The Palm

Chris Lopez at a recent rehearsal. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Marcia Blondin covers all the weekly happenings in Puerto Vallarta, and this week praises Chris Lopez and his productions at The Palm.

One Six One Bar Announces Pride Events

One Six One, Calle Rodolfo Gomez 161, will be hosting several events during Vallarta Pride.

Out and About with Marcia Blondin – Art equals civilization

It is officially Fall, and time to start thinking about your winter trip to Vallarta and what to pack.

Rising Stars Shine Bright in So, You Think You Can Rise Final Round

In a crescendo of talent and excitement, the final round of the highly anticipated So, You Think You Can Rise talent show contest unfolded at the The Palm Cabaret and Bar on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.  Photo by Marcia Blondin, Vallarta Mirror
In a crescendo of talent and excitement, the final round of the highly anticipated So, You Think You Can Rise talent show contest unfolded at the The Palm Cabaret and Bar on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. 

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

Studs Hosts Strip Down Bingo Fundraiser for Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

studs strip down bingo
Studs Bear Bar will host a strip down bingo fundraiser for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center on Sept. 24, 2024, beginning at 9 p.m.

Influencer Beltran Talks About ‘Body Positive’ and the Strength of the Bears Community

Gogo Dancer and influencer Beltran talks with us about Body Positive, the bear community in Puerto Vallarta and of course Bearadise, the International Bear Fashion Week that will be taking place from January 30 to Sunday February 6, 2022.