Photo Gallery: Mantamar Beach Club with Eliad Cohen

The stunning beach decor, the special guests and the best music by Dj Aron made Mantamar's team being the host of another amazing Saturday...

Pride Parade 2025: Photos Capture Diversity

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Thousands of people cheered on the 2025 Puerto Vallarta pride parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon, taking more than 90 minutes for the 40 parade entries to make their way.

Photos: IF6WAS9 Launches With Art, Sound and Sea

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F6WAS9 Contemporary Art Space opened its doors Nov. 29 with a packed-house debut in Pitillal Centro, unveiling its new gallery with work by painter Jorge De la Cruz and a whale-inspired sound and visual installation by marine biologist and artist Oscar Frey.

Coming Together: 80,000 Pesos Raised at Benefit for Salvatore Rodriguz

Alberto Cuevas sings at the benefit for Salvatore Rodriguez. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Salvatore Rodriguz, a beloved member of the Vallarta LGBTQ+ community and a local entertainer (pianist), recently suffered a heart attack, amassing a medical bill of more than $300,000 pesos. 

Casita & Garden Gay Mixer Photos

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A gay mixer that was held at Casita & Garden on Feb.25, 2025. Guests enjoyed musical entertainment, a free welcome drink, free appetizers along with a special promo of $100 pesos cocktails and wines.

First Annual We Are Puerto Vallarta Awards Announces Finalists

Winners will receive a beautiful trophy (sponsored by Hernan Bonilla at PrintPV) along with the title as one of Puerto Vallarta’s Favorites.
The first annual “We Are Puerto Vallarta” awards has announced the top three finalists in its celebration of the businesses, venues, entertainers, and special people that have made Puerto Vallarta a truly remarkable destination.

Out and About With Marcia Blondin – Health Seminars, La Voz, and the Annual Isla de Los Muertos Fiesta

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In her weekly column Marcia Blondin talks about Health Seminars, La Voz, and the Annual Isla de Los Muertos Fiesta.

2024 Guide to Christmas Dining in Puerto Vallarta

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Looking for the perfect Christmas meal in Puerto Vallarta?  Explore a diverse range of restaurants with special holiday menus. This guide features a selection of options, starting with our valued supporters.

Oops! He Did It Again: Steven Retchless is Back at Coco Cabaret

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Steven Retchless, an international pole dancing champion, America's Got Talent finalist, and Puerto Vallarta’s resident pop sensation, is once again owning the stage with the highly anticipated second installment of his show: “Britney Spears: The Puerto Vallarta Residency – Oops… We Did It Again.” 

The Nutcracker Meets Wonderland in This Breaking-Barrier Holiday Classic

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Directed by and starring James Wolburg, who, a season ago, broke down barriers in his all-male cast of Swan Lake, can put another glorious feather in his cap. The Nutcracker in Wonderland is about a boy who HAD to dance. And he did. Wolburg's costar, Alejandro Barrón, was superb in every scene.

Photos: Iguana Book Launch at Chachalaca

Author Vincent Traughber Meis celebrating the launch of his eleventh novel, “Iguana."
Author Vincent Traughber Meis celebrated the launch of his eleventh novel, “Iguana,” on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Chachalaca Bar. The event included prizes, a champagne...

Gala Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit: A Gathering of Tourism Innovators Includes LGBT+

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In the coastal town of Puerto Vallarta, the esteemed Gala Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit prepares for its twenty-ninth edition.

SYTYCR: Tough Competition and Standout Performances Highlighted Second Round

12-Year-Old Pianist Melina Reyes Santillan and Vocalist Amitahba Lopez Claim Top Honors. Photos by David Jay.
12-Year-Old Pianist Melina Reyes Santillan and Vocalist Amitahba Lopez Claim Top Honors. Photos by David Jay.

Party Brand ‘Daddy Issues’ Makes First Appearance at The Tryst

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The international party brand Daddy Issues will make its first-ever appearance in Puerto Vallarta at the event titled Daddy Issues Rooftop Dance Party taking place at The Tryst in Zona Romántica this Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Vallarta Pride Parade, Saturday May 25, 10 a.m.

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Get ready for a new day and a new time for the 11th annual Puerto Vallarta Pride Parade. This event will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in front of the Sheraton Hotel, and wind its way down the streets that run parallel to the Malecon to Zona Romantica.

Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Coco Cabaret

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Over 400 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at Coco Cabaret on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. This has been our best-attended mixer of the season so far. What a nice crowd and wonderful venue. Many thanks for coming and especially to our hosts, Mark Rome and Sebastian Coronel.

Vallarta Pride Sunset Cruise Set to Sail May 26, 2023

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Watch the sunset cruising through the bay with entertainment, fireworks, an open bar, and tasty bites as Jet De La Isla and his team welcome you to the second annual Vallarta Pride Sunset Cruise.

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.

Live Music, Local Art & Bradshaw’s Masterpieces: First Saturday at Art VallARTa Museo

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Enjoy networking, live music, and art on the First Saturday at the Museo at Art VallARTa Museo  on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  And if you haven’t seen it, you’ll get a final chance to see the Dove Bradshaw exhibition from New York City. This is Bradshaw’s first exhibit ever in Central America, titled Zero Space, Zero Time, Infinite Heat, and it will be leaving on May 5

Photos: ThrIVe Med Spa Celebrates Four Years With Gay+ Mixer

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ThrIVe MedSpa officially turned 4 on December 31 2025, and threw a big party on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 as the host of a Gay+ Mixer.