Major road closures around Puerto Vallarta’s cruise terminal and the Sam’s Club intersection remained in effect Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

The LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Vallarta now has a new Inclusion and Diversity Module dedicated to supporting its vulnerable members in areas such as health, human rights, and legal and psychological counseling. Operating within the UNIRSE Administrative Center at 236 Av. de los Grandes Lagos, Fluvial Vallarta, the office is the result of a strategic alliance with the state government.

More than 300 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at the Pool Club at Casa Cupula on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary gin tonic signature drink on the house, delicious appetizers and live entertainment by goo dancers and drag queens. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our host Don Pickens.

The queer rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns to The Palm Cabaret and Bar in Zona Romantica for a single performance this Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9 p.m. Following its debut two seasons ago, the production brings the Tony Award-winning musical back to the city's entertainment circuit.

The art of drag is a fundamental pillar of Puerto Vallarta's nightlife, and few names resonate with the trajectory and impact of Angie Star. 

In a city known for its abundance of beauty and wellness options, a new boutique destination is positioning itself to refine personal care, as BOA Salon & Spa opens its doors. With a founding team of three—bringing together international hairstyling expertise, therapeutic bodywork, and award-winning design under one roof.

Teatro Vallarta hosted a star-studded afternoon on Sunday, January 25, 2026, during the Stars with a Heart: A Charity Celebration event. Organized by Mary Porter, this benefit for the non-profit organization Vallarta School for Girls brought together more than 200 attendees for a night of stellar entertainment.

Carlos Plascencia, head of the Sexual Diversity Department for the City of Puerto Vallarta, presided over the ceremonial raising of a permanent LGBTQ+ flag at Lázaro Cárdenas Park in the Romantic Zone on Friday, January 23, 2026, in observance of Freedom Day.

For Joshua Rappaport, owner of the mortgage company Cross Border Investment (CBI) and the RE/MAX Romantica real estate sales franchise, the Vallarta lifestyle has also meant professional opportunity, hard work, investment, athletic activity, challenges, and building a home.

On the afternoon of Thursday, January 22, 2025, local real estate agencies Tropicasa Realty, Paul Trimmer Real Estate, Talbot Real Estate and Paradise Properties hosted a Progressive Open House at the OASIS at Rivera Cuale residential development.

Bearadise, the International Bear Fetish Festival, returns to Puerto Vallarta from January 28 to February 1, 2026. This year’s edition introduces refreshed venues and an expanded lineup of events tailored for the LGBTQ+ bear community and their admirers.

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC) has formally announced its 2026 Board of Directors, signaling a transition in leadership following the organization’s initial two years of operation. The transition comes as the Center reports significant growth in its service capacity and institutional partnerships.

On the evening of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the 2.16 Contemporary art gallery officially opened its doors at 325 Constitución Street in the Zona Romántica. The gala event introduced the exhibition "Liberatio" by Guadalajara-based artist Victor Haro, celebrating his 40-year career.

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.

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.