Act2PV Shows Opening

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The following shows are opening soon at ACT2V, including Wapayasos y Horripicosos,  That’s What She Said, and so much more.

The Search Begins for Mr. Mercurio 2023

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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.

Sit. Stay. Drink. Event to Bring Dog Owners Together at The Secret Wine Bar

Carlos and Christoph, owners of the Secret Wine Bar.
An opportunity for dog owners to connect and network is coming to the Secret Wine Bar on a monthly basis, the first starting on April 25.

Nahuales Presents Special Dia de Muertos Show with Karma La Perra

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If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, consider spending an evening on a private beach watching a mystical performance conducted by a cast of all local Mexican artists.

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.

Celebrating Diversity: Trans Visibility Day in Puerto Vallarta is March 31

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March 31st is Trans Visibility Day in Puerto Vallarta. Join the movement to promote inclusion and equality for transgender individuals. Learn about the importance of this annual celebration.

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!

Vallarta Gay+ Community Center Celebrates Donors

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The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center held a donor appreciation reception at Casita & Garden on January 28, 2025.

Real Estate Talks 2025 Delivers Essential Insights and Networking

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Donner & Associates has announced the first edition of Real Estate Talks 2025, a free-admission event designed for local agents and industry professionals. The conference will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Joint Boutique Hotel, Insurgentes 108,  Zona Romántica.

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.

‘Fairyland’: Puerto Vallarta’s Queer House Music Fest Returns in March 2026

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Fairyland: Puerto Vallarta’s Queer House Music Festival is returning for its second edition, promising to be a groundbreaking celebration of house music, love, and community.

Yaye Monroy Triumphs in the Final of Lipsync Assassin

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The Lipsync Assassin competition at Industry Nightclub highlighted the importance of drag culture & the power of inclusivity. Yay Monroy took home top honors

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.

Sunland Festival: City says ‘no event’ and Mantamar Pulls Out

Confusion about the status of the event continues, with organizers telling O&APV the event was ‘on’ and the Deputy Director of Padrón y Licencias...

5 Reasons to Experience Puerto Vallarta Pride

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Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for one of the most vibrant and celebrated events of the year: Pride! From May 17 to May 25, this stunning coastal city transforms into a colorful hub of love, acceptance, and celebration. Here are five compelling reasons to experience Puerto Vallarta Pride this year.

Discover Agave Tastings and Culture at Savia Agave Niche

Isis Hernandez at her lovely bar Savia Agave Niche, located within Elixir Mixology Bar. 
Experience the agave tastings and educational Sensorial Journey at Savia Agave Niche in Elixir Mixology Bar, led by Isis Hernandez.

Photos: Coco Cabaret Opening Party

Coco Cabaret Opening Party
Coco Cabaret, a new theater venue in Puerto Vallarta that has been opened by the same owners as The Palm, recently held its grand opening party. OAPV was there and we captured these photos from the event.

Two Fundraising Events Set For The New Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

Evening at OASIS Fundraiser for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center
On Wednesday, February 21st, the city will play host to a pair of extraordinary events that promise to not only dazzle attendees but also support a noble cause—the newly established Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Dine Like a VIP: 20th Annual Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Restaurant Week Offers Discounted Delights

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Foodie alert! The highly-anticipated Restaurant Week returns to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, marking its 20th anniversary this year, May 15 to June 10, 2024.

ACT2PV Launches Capital Campaign Fundraiser For Elevator with Tony Awards Celebration

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ACT2PV has begun the first of many fundraisers as part of a capital campaign to raise money for an elevator so that patrons can have an easier time reaching the second floor of the theater venue.  And so, on Sunday, June 16, the first-ever “Tony Awards Celebration - A Vallarta-Chic Gala” will be held at the Mary Ann’s Ovation Bar at ACT2PV, coinciding with the televised Tony Awards (It will also mark the grand opening of Mary Ann’s Ovations Bar).