Mexican environmental and security authorities seized a tiger Friday during an operation at a condominium complex in Puerto Vallarta, where a foreign resident was detained amid allegations the animal had been kept illegally on the property.

The JW Paws Alliance has announced the first annual Puppy Love Valentine Dog Walk, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Parque Lázaro Cárdenas.

As Super Bowl LX approaches on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, fans in Puerto Vallarta are mapping out the best places to watch the marquee NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks — a historic rematch that has drawn widespread local interest.

Art Walk Studio • Gallery opened its doors on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, for the opening reception of local sculptor Gerardo Noriega with his exhibition titled “Escenarios Marinos” (Seascapes), an invitation to reflect on sustainability and our environment through 20+ stunning pieces made of deadwood recovered from beaches.

Broadway veteran Kevin Anthony will perform a benefit concert titled ELEVATED on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Teatro Vallarta. The event aims to raise funds for the Vallarta School for Girls (VSG), an institution providing free bilingual education and resources to underserved young women in the Banderas Bay area.

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.

More than 270 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at the Chachalaca Bar in Zona Romántica on Tuesday, January 3, 2026. 🍺🍸🪽Attendees enjoyed beer, cocktail specials, appetizers and music. What a nice crowd and atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Christopher and Oliver!

On Saturday, February 6, 2026, Galería Dante will host Mexican painter Antonio Bárcena as part of the South Side Shuffle art walk. Located in the heart of the Zona Romántica, the gallery—one of the city's longest-standing art spaces—invites the public to view Bárcena’s latest work and engage with the artist in an evening featuring live music and cocktails.

Bear Week 2026 in Puerto Vallarta is drawing to a close following a successful edition that brought together thousands of bears and their admirers. From Saturday, January 24th to Monday, February 2nd, various festivals dedicated to this segment of the LGBTQ+ community offered a diverse lineup, including themed pool parties, club and street circuits, social gatherings, boat excursions, and beach outings.

This season, Out & About PV continues our ongoing celebration of women who elevate, entertain, and energize our LGBTQ+ community. From powerhouse vocalists to emotional storytellers, from women who found their truth young to those who grew into it through resilience and self-discovery — these are the leaders among us.

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.