Restaurant Veteran Christopher Maluck Purchases The Swedes Bar & Bistro

The Swedes Christopher Maluck - Photo by Oscar Almeida.
The Swedes Bar & Bistro has a new owner, with restaurant industry veteran Christopher Maluck recently taking over.

Chef’s Tables Make Magical Nights at Casita & Garden

roman ventura chefs table at casita and garden
​In January, local chef, Roman Ventura, offered two of his new menus at Chef’s Table events.  Both dates sold out quickly. 

Men’s Nude Yoga and Not-So-Nude Yoga Classes to be Offered by Collin Wynter

Collin Wynter yoga
Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.

Jordan Rae Walker Wins Final Round of So You Think You Can Rise Talent Competition

Jordan winner photo by Oscar Almeida
The fifth and final round of the talent show, So You Think You Can Rise, ended Sunday, Feb. 5 sending Jordan Rae Walker (@jordanraewalker )to the big grand finale.

BeefDip Bear Week Brings $240 Million Pesos Economic Benefit to Puerto Vallarta

(left to right) Luis Villaseñor, general director of the Public Trust for Tourism Promotion and Publicity of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta , Steve Buczek (BeefDip founder), Carla Esparza Quintero, councilwoman president of the Tourism and Economic Development Commission, Christhian Preciado Cazares, with the Office of Tourism and Economic Development of Puerto Vallarta and Jose Spinning Cortes
BeefDip Bear Week, one of the largest and longest running bear events in the world, is bringing with it approximately $240 million pesos economic benefit for Puerto Vallarta (or equal to approximately $12 million USD).

Mexican Drag Queen Jeybra Brings Fire to the Stage

Jeybra Queen (the name is a take on the Zebra) arrived in Puerto Vallarta about three years ago, and brought to her act something not many other people can do - acrobatics and aerial arts combined with fire.  Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Jeybra Queen (the name is a take on the Zebra) arrived in Puerto Vallarta about three years ago, and brought to her act something not many other people can do - acrobatics and aerial arts combined with fire. 

Two Winners Named in Round Four of SYTYCR Talent Competition

rafael alonso camacho. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Rafael Alonso Camacho and Groupo Raices both impressed the judges and audience so much that dual winners were announced.

Vallarta Pride Releases Schedule for 2023 Pride Festival

Vallarta Pride has released its 2023 Pride Schedule, set for May 19 to May 28, 2023.

Bearadise International Bear Festival Starts Feb. 1 in Vallarta

Bearadise Puerto Vallarta
The International Bear Festival 2023 will start on February 1st in Puerto Vallarta. 

Inspired by Nature, Guzman Paints from the Heart

Luis Guzman has known since he can remember that his hands and heart were meant to paint.  Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Luis Guzman has known since he can remember that his hands and heart were meant to paint. 

Studs Bear Bar Opens Bear Week With Drag Bunch

Drag Brunch @STUDS Bear Bar PV Have fun, laugh, dance and enjoy a premium Brunch experience with bottomless mimosas and bottomless Bloody Mary's. Hosted by Faith Inferno.
Studs Bear/Leather Bar will start a new Sunday tradition on Sunday, January 29 with its version of Drag Brunch.

Record Attendance of More than 3,500 Expected for BeefDip Bear Week

More than 3,500 bears will be coming to Puerto Vallarta as part of the 19th annual BeefDip Bear week, which will be held Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2023.

Patriz Wins Round Three of SYTYCR Talent Competition

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
17-year-old Patriz walked away with the winning crown from round three of So You Think You Can Rise talent competition, held on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at The Palm Cabaret Theater in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Bearakoe Premiers on Wednesdays at Studs Bear/Leather Bar

Sometimes you gotta sing for your dinner - at least that's the new word at STUDS Bear/Leather bar on Wednesdays as they launch a new fun evening of Bearakoe.

Yates Wows Audience With English/Spanish Rendition of ‘Sway’ and Named Round 2 Winner of SYTYCR

Steve Yates won round two of Jan. 15’s So You Think You Can Rise (SYTYCR) competition and will advance to the finals to be held at Teatro Vallarta on February 26, 2023.
Steve Yates won round two of Jan. 15’s So You Think You Can Rise (SYTYCR) competition and will advance to the finals to be held at Teatro Vallarta on February 26, 2023.

International Bear Festival Adds Mister Bear as Sponsor

Bearadise Puerto Vallarta
Some visitors to Puerto Vallarta experience  life-changing moments when the energy of this Mexican Pacific coast city gets deep into their hearts.  Some people...

Lost Gabor Sister Brings ‘Big’ Style to Incanto’s Stage

Gouda Gabor - Richard Lucas is drag performer Gouda Gabor. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Richard Lucas is one of those theater queens. He’s known around the world as the founder of Lucas Talent, - the largest talent and literary agency in Canada - but he’s known in Puerto Vallarta as its very own Gouda Gabor.

Enel Ram Wins First Round in SYTYCR Talent Contest

Enel Ram was named winner of the first round of the So You Think You Can Rise talent competition and will move on to the grand finale that will be held Feb. 26.
Enel Ram was named winner of the first round of the So You Think You Can Rise (SYTHCR) talent competition and will move on to the grand finale that will be held Feb. 26.

The Search Begins for Mr. Mercurio 2023

Mr. Mercurio 2023-01
Hotel Mercurio and Swimwear Mercurio are looking for their next brand ambassador, Mr. Mercurio 2023, and will crown a winner on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Studs, Chachalaca, TOP Sky and Other PV Bars to Air RPDR Premiere, Friday, Jan. 6

Bars in Puerto Vallarta - Including Studs and Chachacala - are planning on showing RuPauls Drag Race premier on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. CST