Bingo Balls & High Heels: Strip Down Bingo Hits a High Note at STUDS
Never yell “BINGO!” while a drag queen in six-inch heels struts past your table, unless you really do have a bingo to claim. Last night, nearly 100 fabulous folks flocked to Studs Bear Bar in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone to do exactly that—all in the name of charity, cocktails, and campy chaos.
‘Boys on Fire’ Heats Up the Stage for its 5th Season
The male burlesque cabaret show “Boys on Fire” is back for its fifth season, promising a sensual return to the stage at Coco Cabaret in Zona Romántica. Beginning on October 15, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the show will run every Wednesday through the end of May, 2026.
Get Ready to Mingle: Gay+ Mixers Return Oct. 14
Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “New Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know¨ is excited to kick off another season of their popular social gatherings.
New Game Show Opens at La Catrina Cantina
Hosted by Christian Manly, Game On! takes place every two Saturdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the bar located in Zona Romántica, introducing a new game on each date.
Puerto Vallarta Bars Pour Out Summer Happy Hour Deals
Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ bars are turning up the heat this summer with happy hour specials that range from two-for-one margaritas on the beach to discounted martinis, beer and cocktails throughout the Zona Romántica.
Rainbow Ride: City Tour Meets, Food, Fun and Cocktails
The new Rainbow Ride PV features a double decker bus, an open bar, and a visit to five venues where everyone gets a welcome drink. Two of the venues serve food, and you'll get to taste a sample of their menus.
Banana Factory Brings New Energy to Zona Romántica
A new gay bar has joined the nightlife scene in Puerto Vallarta’s gay district, Zona Romántica, offering inclusive entertainment, eye-catching promotions, and a space where, according to management, everyone is welcome to let loose and have fun.
Palmarés Beach & Boat Festival Set For Saturday, August 23
On Saturday, August 23rd, Palmares Beach will host the Palmarés Beach & Boat Festival 2025, a free event sponsored by the government.
Vallarta and NYC Pride Sign Historic LGBTQ+ Sister City Agreement
Puerto Vallarta and New York City have formalized a historic sister city agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride, establishing a binational partnership to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural exchange, tourism, and human rights.
STUDS Bear Bar Wins ‘Best of Gays 2024’ Award
Since its inception in 2022, STUDS Bear & Leather Bar has rapidly become a cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
Photo Gallery: Gay Mixer, Di Vino Dante Restaurante
More than 145 people came to Di Vino Restaurant to enjoy networking on May 1, 2025 as part of the gay mixer for Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know”
Kathleen Carrillo Galleries Hosts Pride Open House
Kathleen Carrillo Galleries held an open house on Friday, May 23, 2025 celebrating Pride with art that celebrates "Identity & Inclusion".
Photos: Rubber Duckies Raise Funds for Vital LGBTQ+ Services
A large crowd enjoyed music, food and rubber duckies on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at The Pool Club at Casa Cupula to raise funds for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC).
FUTURAMAR Shines: Art, Pride, and Community Unite
The inaugural FUTURAMAR Art Auction and Exhibition brought a stylish and charitable close to Vallarta Pride 2025, drawing a large crowd to the city's Art District to celebrate renowned artists and support a local cultural center.
Puerto Vallarta Announces Grand Celebration for Anniversary
Puerto Vallarta is set to commemorate its 107th anniversary with a vibrant week of cultural, musical, and civic events.
Puerto Vallarta Pride and New York Pride Seal Historic Alliance
In a symbolic and highly significant act, the proposal for a sisterhood agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride was signed—an accord that unites two of the most important Pride festivals in Mexico and the United States.
Arte Vallarta Unveils Exhibitions of d’Eon, Amatlapalli, and Jones
The exceptional talents of artists Felix d’Eon, Chicome Itzcuintli Amatlapalli, and David Jones are on display in the third floor gallery of the museum. The Felix d’Eon and Chicome Itzcuintli Amatlapalli exhibitions run until June 1st 2025. The David Jones exhibition runs until June 22nd 2025.
Pick a Duck, Win a Prize at Duckathon
A chance to win prizes awaits participants at the upcoming Duckathon, where each rubber duck chosen from the pool holds a number corresponding to a specific prize.
Adrenaline in Heels – Drag Derby Takes Over Calle Pulpito
The iconic Vallarta Pride Drag Derby made a triumphant return on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, thrilling an enthusiastic crowd after its absence from last year's pride festivities.
Photos: ‘PRIDE VARIETTE’ Benefit Show for Gay+ Center
A large crowd gathered at the Act2PV Theatre on Friday, May 24, for "PRIDE VARIETTE," a two-hour show benefiting the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.
