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Beyond Business: Poncho Davalos Leads the Way in Community Advocacy
A successful real estate professional. A dedicated advocate for dogs. A passionate leader in the LGBTQIA+ community. Alfonso “Poncho” Davalos is a man of many hats, but all are worn with a singular purpose: to make Puerto Vallarta a better place.
Going Bananas: Puerto Vallarta’s New Bar Brings the Fun
The Banana Factory opened in the Summer 2025, delivering a kaleidoscope of color, music and cheeky charm to Puerto Vallarta’s nightlife scene.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Villa Tita
More that 250 people enjoyed our Gay+ Mixer hosted by Villa Tita in colonia Amapas last night 🙌 🏳️🌈 What a wonderful venue with stunning views! They provided special performances by gogo dancers, complimentary drinks and canapés, free tours of the villa, and special prizes in a draw. 🫶🏻🎉 Many thanks to our hosts Robert and Jim.
Fetish, Fashion, and Fun: SIR & SON Expands
SIR & SON, a fashion brand known for its edgy men’s wear and playful designs, has moved into a larger space, marking a bold new chapter in the boutique’s two-year run in the city’s Zona Romantica.
A Taste of Home: Vallarta Restaurants Serve Thanksgiving Dinners
For American visitors and residents celebrating Thanksgiving in Vallarta, several local restaurants will offer special holiday meals on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Here is your Thanksgiving restaurant guide.
Puerto Vallarta Sweeps 2025 Travvy Awards, Named Best Destination in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta continues its streak of recognition on the international tourism stage, recently securing four prestigious accolades at the 2025 Travvy Awards. Considered the highest honors in the U.S. travel industry, the Travvys celebrated the Mexican Pacific destination for its outstanding appeal across multiple categories.
Photos: ‘Nina Simone Experience’ at The Social Club
The fall-winter 2025-2026 show season at the speakeasy-style bar, The Social Club, located in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone, kicked off with the opening night of "Nina Simone Experience," performed by the talented Shannon Maracle.
Leading Lesbians: Celebrating Influential Figures in Our Community
Puerto Vallarta isn’t just a tropical paradise—it’s a heartbeat. A rhythm of color, laughter, advocacy, and bold, beautiful queerness. It’s a place where identities don’t just survive, they thrive. And in this kaleidoscope of culture and community, two powerhouse women are leading the way, each with their own story, their own style, and their own impact.
Tasting Life as Three, Part 2
Step into our world, where love is a shared journey of three hearts, woven together in joy, connection, and discovery—savoring life’s flavors, one meal, one adventure at a time.
High-Flying, Heart-Racing, and Unapologetically Bold: ‘Tease’ Returns to Coco Cabaret
Coco Cabaret is celebrating its first anniversary the only way it knows how—bigger, bolder, and unapologetically breathtaking.
In just one year, the intimate Puerto Vallarta venue has become a must-see destination for world-class entertainment, and this season it’s raising the stakes with the triumphant return of Tease, opening Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Chef Salvador Carrillo Unveils ‘Ita’ New Culinary Art Gallery Opens in...
Following the closure of "La Tienda Grande," Salvador is ready to continue his legacy at his new restaurant, "Ita: Galería de Arte Culinario."
Bella Vox Foundation Brings Broadway to PV and Invests in Arts...
The Bella Vox Performing Arts Foundation kicks off its inaugural season with stars from Broadway and Cabaret, offering a wide variety of performances at The Palm Cabaret and Bar in Zona Romántica. The non-profit organization also announced educational workshops, and masterclasses to local performers and audiences alike.
Puerto Vallarta Gears Up for First Collab Week
Puerto Vallarta will host its inaugural week-long event for LGBTQ+ digital content producers and their fans from Dec. 2 through 8, 2025, as the subscription-platform community converges at multiple venues for networking, filming and public meet-ups.
Photos: Olympia Celebrates Showroom Opening
Olympia, a new luxury condominium development in Puerto Vallarta’s Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood, officially opened its showroom Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, offering the public a first look at the design details and finishes planned for the 30-unit project.
Bar Frida Opens New Chapter in Puerto Vallarta as It Moves...
Bar Frida, one of Puerto Vallarta’s oldest LGBTQ+ venues, recently moved to its most expansive location to date at Francisco I. Madero 418.
Dinner at The Swedes to Benefit Vallarta Gay+ Community Center
The Swedes Bar and Bistro will host a special benefit dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, to raise funds for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, continuing a tradition that began with a successful event earlier this year.
New Clothing-Optional Pool Club, ‘Cheeky,’ Opens November 7
Cheeky, a new clothing-optional pool club in Zona Romántica, is ready to open its doors. Business partners Erick Fierro, Brian Scott Carey, and Adam Young have officially announced their grand opening set for Friday, November 7, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the venue located at Venustiano Carranza 527.
Local Communicator and LGBTQ+ Community Figure Paco Ojeda Dies at 63
The Puerto Vallarta community is mourning the loss of Paco Ojeda, a local journalist and prominent member of the LGBTQ+ community, who passed away on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, at the age of 63.
Trovasi Café Extends Hours: Euro-Style Gem in Zona Romántica
Trovasi Café, the European-style coffeehouse located in Plaza Los Mercados in Zona Romántica, has just expanded its hours, now welcoming customers from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a wide menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at One Six One
Our third Gay+ Mixer of the season at One Six One (Rodolfo Gómez 161, Zona Romántica) was absolutely electric, drawing a crowd of over 260 people!
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