Who Will Be the Next Miss What a Drag?

2022 What a Drag Winner Last year’s winner, Efren Munoz. He will be on hand to crown the new queen at the event on Sunday, March, 12, 2023. Photo courtesy of What A Drag Facebook
It is an entertainment show like no other, straight men dressing in drag, drag mothers coaching and hilarious performances all to raise money for the domestic violence women's shelter Casa Esperanza and Compassion for the Family.

Club Sauna Spartacus Recalls Gladiators of Long Ago

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Since its opening in 2012, Spartacus has been bringing men closer together every day of the week. Exclusively for Gay, Bisexual, and open minded men 18+. Each of the modern facility’s four levels has their own feel and attractions.

Casa Cupula Gay Mixer Photos

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A gay mixer was held at Casa Cupula Pool Club on Jan. 2, 2025 to help celebrate the new year.

Halloween 2025 At The Tryst with AJA And Horacio Potasio

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Get ready for Halloween 2025 At The Tryst Puerto Vallarta with AJA And Horacio Potasio on The Tryst Puerto Vallarta rooftop with jaw-dropping performances, haunting cocktails, and a costume contest with a grand prize of $30,000 MXN!

Bear Events Planned in Puerto Vallarta for Thanksgiving Holiday

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There are two big bear events that promise to draw bears out of hibernation and to Puerto Vallarta over the upcoming USA Thanksgiving holiday - Bearadise and Brawny Bear.

Six Questions with Jason Dottley

You probably know Jason from starring as “Ty” in “Sordid Lives: The Series” or from one of his five Top 40 Billboard dance records

Photos: Arte Vallarta First Saturday in January 2026

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Arte Vallarta Museo came alive during its First Saturday event on Jan. 3, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, welcoming locals and visitors for an evening of art, culture and community.

Puerto Vallarta’s Day of the Dead Parade Draws Record Crowd of 35,000

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More than 35,000 people filled the streets of Puerto Vallarta for the city’s Day of the Dead parade, a colorful celebration of Mexican culture that organizers say broke attendance records this year.

The Palm’s 26th Season Promises Nights You’ll Never Forget

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As the summer heat fades, and the familiar faces of high season trickle back into PV, the curtain is rising on another incredible season of unmatched entertainment at The Palm Cabaret and Bar. With the new season starting October 14, 2025, the upcoming year is The Palm’s silver anniversary plus one, and everyone involved is dedicated to making each and every performance an unforgettable experience for all to savor. 

Photos: Valentines Gay Mixer at La Catrina Cantina

Juan Alvarado Gonzalez welcomed more than 140 people at the Gay Mixer held on Feb. 14 at La Catrina Cantina. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
More than 140 people braved the rain and enjoyed Feb. 14. 2024 Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know” mixer that was held at La Catrina Cantina.

Open Mic at Nacho Daddy to Raise Funds for RISE

Come to Open Mic Night at Nacho Daddy and support RISE, a fund raiser for a local children's orphanage. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 and 19.
Come to Open Mic Night at Nacho Daddy and support RISE, a fund raiser for a local children's orphanage. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

Danny Mininni Leaves Entertainment Legacy in Puerto Vallarta

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Danny Mininni, co-founder of Act2PV, passed away unexpectedly in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was 56 years old.

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.

Pride Gay Mixer Photos from The Swedes

Jet De La Isla (right) with his boyfriend Beto Hernández at The Swedes Pride Gay Mixer. The event was held May 15, with more than 250 people attending. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A large crowd (our biggest crowd at any of our mixers) enjoyed a great time and supported a great cause at the May 15, 2024 Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know” Gay Mixer that was held at The Swedes Restaurant and Bar.

Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Canto Restaurant

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What a night! Our second Gay+ Mixer at @cantopv (Canto Restaurant, Lázaro Cárdenas 446, Zona Romántica) was buzzing with over 150 people!

Step Into the Roaring Twenties at ‘The Bourbon Affair’

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Picture it, 1925, the height of the roaring twenties where a vibrant, freewheeling popular culture, including the rise of jazz music, new dance styles, and a rejection of traditional moral standards was at its peak. 

So You think You Can RISE to Crown New Talent As 30 Competitors Vie for Title

Introducing January 8th Preliminary Show contestant Edgar Omar Patiño Zavala. Edgar is from a small town in Guerrero, Mexico. He has been performing with his family music group since 2010. Edgar's specialty is Mexican ballads and classical music.
So You Think You Can Rise will raise money for a local orphanage and crown a new title winner in the annual talent competition.

Best of Broadway Premiers at Act 2PV

This is a marvelous collection of memorable songs showcasing various Broadway shows. A pairing of two men and two women show their immense talent which Act2PV had auditioned then enlisted. Now they are stars. Their four-part harmony is spectacular and always on the musical target. Each singer has many moments in the spotlight soloing exhibiting strong voices.

Out and About With Marcia Blondin – Juggling the Changes

Chris Lopez during rehearsal at a recent show. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Don't miss Ricky Martin's revised tribute at the Palm Cabaret! Read Marcia Blondin's article in Out and About for more info.

Photos/Video: Vallarta Pride Fashion Show Transformed Los Muertos Pier

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Featuring models that celebrate inclusion and individuality in the world of fashion, the iconic Los Muertos Pier became a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.