Awaysis Celebrates Three Years with a Week of Live Music

awaysis anniversary 4
Awaysis, bar, restaurant, and live music spot in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, is officially back for another season. To mark its return and celebrate its third anniversary, the venue has announced a packed week of exciting events, kicking off on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Mexican Group Raíces Wins Talent Contest, ‘So You Think You Can Rise’

With an audience of more than 800 people watching, the Mexican group Raíces took home the top prize of $10,000 pesos after being voted by the audience as the winner of the talent contest So You Think You Can Rise, which was held Feb. 26, 2023 at Teatro Theater in Puerto Vallarta.

ACT2PV Will Host Charity Show for Former Employees of Mercurio

Act2PV fundraiser for Hotel Mercurio former employees
Entertainment complex ACT2PV has announced via its social networks that it will host the "Greatest Charity Show" on May 29, 2024 at 5 p.m. to raise money for the former staff of Hotel Mercurio and Swimwear.

Drag Star Edie Brings ‘Queen of the Desert’ to Puerto Vallarta

Drag icon Edie is turning up the heat in Puerto Vallarta with her sizzling new solo show, Queen of the Desert, playing April 13 and 16 at The Palm Cabaret.
Drag icon Edie is turning up the heat in Puerto Vallarta with her sizzling new solo show, Queen of the Desert, playing April 13 and 16 at The Palm Cabaret.

The Mother of Her Voice: Mister Lady Zen in Full Power

Mister Lady Zen
Mister Lady Zen is not just a performer; they are a force of nature. With a voice that flows like velvet thunder and a life composed of opera, poetry, and social defiance, they embody what it means to live artfully, truthfully, and unapologetically.

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).

Geo Uhrich Launches Weekly Concert Series at Bar Frida y Restaurante

Geo Uhrich Bar Frida
Violinist and composer Geo Uhrich will return to the Puerto Vallarta music scene this week with the launch of a new weekly concert series at Bar Frida y Restaurante.

Photos: Dog Mixer at Dog and Cat

dog & cat dog mixer
We had our first dog mixer of the 2024-2025 season - Sit. Stay. Drink., at Dog & Cat's (formerly Can & Cat) at their Zona Romantica location, Manuel M. Dieguez 315-a. Check out these cute photos.

An Evening of Laughter, Tears, and Musical Brilliance with Levi Kreis

Levi Kreis - Photo by Oscar Almeida
Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis has just arrived in town, and you don’t want to miss his must see performance at The Palm Cabaret & Bar. A longtime Puerto Vallarta favorite, Levi has returned for a limited time to share his uniquely amazing talents with fans old and new. 

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.

Holiday Season Kicks-off with a Christmas Garden Party Extravaganza

Chef Roman Ventura
The Vallarta School for Girls benefited from Christmas Party Garden Extravaganza where guests enjoyed entertainment drinks and appetizers.

Dancing, Laughter, and Celebration: Carnaval Puerto Vallarta Beckons in 2024

A photo from the 2018 Carnaval Parade in Puerto Vallarta. Photo by Dasan Pillai.
The promise of an electrifying return, an event that ignites the spirit of festivity and camaraderie like no other— Carnaval Puerto Vallarta - returns with the resounding theme of "Dance, Laugh, and Celebrate."

Halloween in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Fun Events for 2023

Christopher Biles, owner of La ChaChacala Bar, dressed up as one of the Sanderson Sisters in 2022. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
It’s no surprise the biggest celebration in Mexico around Halloween is Dia De Muertos - but Halloween is also very popular here and gaining in popularity.

Pink Dinner @ The Top Sky Bar

Pink dinner is the event that opened the Vallarta Pride 2019 on May 22 at 19:00 with the performances of #DreamVoice and Soraya Naoyin    

Spartacus Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Fun and Entertainment with DJ, GoGo Boys and $100 Peso Lockers

Spartacus, Puerto Vallarta’s only sauna/spa that caters to men, will celebrate its 10th year in business on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. A live DJ, Guest GoGo boys will begin performing at 8 p.m. and $100 pesos lockers will be available all day.
Spartacus, Puerto Vallarta’s only sauna/spa that caters to men, will celebrate its 10th year in business on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

La Catrina Cantina Celebrates First Anniversary in Style

La Catrina Cantina is celebrating their first year in business on Wednesday, May 4, with a red carpet event that begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the coronation of Miss Drag Catrina 2022.

Lorena Peril: A Star Returns to Puerto Vallarta Dec 3, 5 & 7 at Act2PV

LORENA PERIL IS APPEARING DECEMBER 3, 5 & 7 – 7:00 PM at ACT2PV
Prepare to be dazzled as Lorena Peril, the dynamic and hilarious headliner from Las Vegas’ Luxor’s Fantasy, returns to the stage at Act2PV. Known...

Patriz and The Bahia Dance Band Bring Blues to the Stage at Act2PV

Patriz will sing the blues, along with the Bahia Dance group at Act2PV.
Patriz & The Bahía Dance Band are set to ignite the stage with Bring On the Blues—a soul-stirring cabaret that takes the audience on a journey through life’s trials, triumphs, and everything in between, all set to the unmistakable rhythm of the blues.

Big Bears, Bigger Fun: Brawny Bear Weekend Is Back!

Brawny Bear Weekend
Prepare to witness the arrival of the friendly, happy-go-lucky male specimens, the gay bears, during the fifth annual Brawny Bear Weekend in Puerto Vallarta around American Thanksgiving week in November 2024.

Effie Passero to Perform Benefit for Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

Effie Passero
Get ready for a night of music and philanthropy as the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center hosts a special concert at Casita and Garden featuring Effie Passero. The event will take place on Friday, September 27th, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.