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.”

Five stars to John Michael Dias for his brilliance and vulnerability on stage at The Social Club. Hats off to JT for his inspired production, and endless kudos to the Social Club for bringing such magical, intimate nights to Puerto Vallarta. Here’s hoping for an encore.

Puerto Vallarta set new tourism records in 2025, posting gains in visitor arrivals, hotel occupancy, airport traffic and cruise activity despite a year marked by geopolitical tensions that dampened travel in other destinations.

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.

An open house was held at the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center on Jan. 13, 2026, marking two years since the center’s founding and highlighting its public health and community outreach efforts.

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.

On the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, officials from the Turística Integral company and the Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) unveiled the ferry that will launch a new maritime route connecting Puerto Vallarta to the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve.