In commemoration of ThrIVe MedSpa's fourth anniversary, which occurred on December 31, 2025, we invited its founder and owner, Mikel Álvarez, to reflect and offer a personal address to our readers regarding his company's growth and vision.

The longest-running festival for the LGBTQ+ bear community in Puerto Vallarta returns from January 24 to February 1 for its 24th anniversary. Presented by Steve Buczek, the event features an extensive program of activities, including pool parties, a booze cruise, fundraising events, and nightly club parties hosted by international DJs.

For the seventh consecutive year, crossover pop-opera singer Enrique De Allende invites you to his commemorative Valentine’s Day concert, “Romanza: A Night of Music, Food, and Entertainment.” The event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Hacienda Palo María (located at Km. 7.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, on Puerto Vallarta’s south coast, next to Garza Blanca Resort).

Bar Frida & Restaurant will celebrate its 25th anniversary in June 2026, solidifying its status as one of Puerto Vallarta's most iconic and historic LGBTQ+ establishments. As this milestone approaches, we sat down with owner Tom Finley and director Mike Laking to discuss the busy lineup of events and updates at the restaurant and bar this season. Tom opened with a statement that has defined his vision over the years: “Bar Frida doesn’t follow; it leads.”

Now entering its fourth year, Stars With a Heart has raised more than 2 million pesos for local causes. The first two editions benefited the Vallarta Food Bank (now Vallarta Cares), while last year’s event—and the upcoming 2026 show—support the Vallarta School for Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and opportunity to girls with limited resources.

Fasten your seat belts, drag queen fans, the one and only Hedda Lettuce is back at Coco Cabaret, and she’s celebrating her tenth anniversary of live performances here in Puerto Vallarta with a hilarity and style that’s all her own. 

Brian Justin Crum, the legendary artist whose empowering performances have earned national and international attention, is back in Puerto Vallarta for another incredible season of high-energy music, and unparalleled entertainment.

More than 320 people attended the Gay+ Mixer at @bananafactory on Jan. 13, 2026. Attendees enjoyed happy hour drinks, delicious snacks and drag entertainment. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Justin and Aroldo.

Welcome to the Winter 2026 issue of Out and About PV Magazine — our most ambitious edition yet, featuring Joshua Rappaport, Brian Justin Crum, ThrIVe Med Spa and Hedda Lettuce.

A new condominium development, the 94-Unit Velōa Residences, is planned for the corner property at Constitución 264 in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, a site long known as the home Quinta Encanto and tied through records and oral history to one of Puerto Vallarta’s early civic families.

At 67, Robert Ryan is living what many would call a "second act," but for him, it feels more like a long-awaited homecoming. The opera singer turned fundraiser, and now cabaret star, has become a definitive figure in the Puerto Vallarta arts scene, bringing a blend of classical precision and raw emotional narrative to the stage.

Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Tryst Puerto Vallarta! The legendary dancing queen Pixie Aventura is bringing her high-energy spectacle straight from NYC to the heart of PV.

Ferry Vallarta, a new maritime transportation service connecting Puerto Vallarta and the coastal community of Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes, completed its inaugural voyage on Thursday,...

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.

The Puerto Vallarta community is mourning the passing of Manuel Franco Betancourt, a bartender at the Romantic Zone’s La Catrina Cantina and a cherished member of the LGBTQ+ community. 

🌈🙌 More than 300 people attended the first Gay+ Mixer of 2026 at @sanctuarypv on Tuesday, January 6. 🍀✨ Attendees enjoyed a signature welcome cocktail, drink specials and delicious snacks. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Brad and Tammy. 🙌

In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, where the Cuale River meets the sea, a dedicated group of volunteers works to ensure the city’s "green lungs" continue to breathe and provide citizens with a peaceful space for recreation. Led by President Sunny Rossi, the Vallarta Garden Club has evolved from a local landscaping initiative into a vital civic organization. 

Sunset sets and sexy vibes at The Tryst Puerto Vallarta's New Year's Tea Dance, held on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Attendees enjoyed stunning sunset views from the luxury resort's terrace, a sexy rooftop pole show, Tribal African beats, and pure magic by DJs Zalo and Andres More. Without a doubt, the best energy to kick off the year!

Arte Vallarta Museo came alive during its First Saturday event on Jan. 3, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, welcoming locals and visitors for an evening of art, culture and community.

Every year from December to March, Banderas Bay witnesses a natural spectacle that few places on Earth can rival: the arrival of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)...