Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Chachalaca Bar
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!
Photos: Bear Week 2026 Wraps Up in Puerto Vallarta
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.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Pool Club Casa Cupula
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.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Banana Factory PV
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.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Sanctuary PV
🌈🙌 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. 🙌
Photos: Whale Watching with Ocean Friendly Tours
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)...
Santa, Palm Trees and Toys: Beach Toy Giveaway Celebrates 25th Year
The annual toy giveaway on the beach celebrated its 25th year on Thursday, December 25, 2025, drawing an estimated 250 to 300 children to the beachfront in front of the Blue Chairs Resort, a longtime supporter and host of the event.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Sir & Son
🌈🙌 More than 100 people attended tonight our Gay+ Mixer at the gay men's shop Sir & Son on December 23, 2025.✨ What a nice crowd and energy. 🎄✨ Attendees enjoyed a festive Christmas atmosphere. Many thanks to our hosts Richard and Rick. 🙌
Photos: ‘Niños de Navidad’ Christmas Show
Nacho Granados & Gouda Gabor hosted the special "Christmas show at Nacho Daddy, supporting RISE children's shelter and local children to help grow their careers. Guests enjoyed performances by Mia Dance Studio, accordionist Nicolas, the charming vocals of Ainhoa & the powerhouse phenom who is Angelo, and Palm headliner Patriz.
Chronicle of a Sunset Cruise
When Philip Manly, owner of Vallarta Yacht Rentals, invited my colleague Max Buendía and me to experience his sunset cruise aboard his yacht "Escándalo," we couldn't resist. As a true vallartense and beach lover, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to change my perspective on one of my most ingrained habits: watching the sunset.
Photos: IF6WAS9 Launches With Art, Sound and Sea
F6WAS9 Contemporary Art Space opened its doors Nov. 29 with a packed-house debut in Pitillal Centro, unveiling its new gallery with work by painter Jorge De la Cruz and a whale-inspired sound and visual installation by marine biologist and artist Oscar Frey.
Photos: The Social Club First Anniversary Party
On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the speakeasy bar with live jazz, The Social Club, located in the Zona Romántica, held the celebration of its first anniversary with a circus-themed soiree.
Photos: Jorge’s Bar Toasts One Year of Business
Jorge’s Bar marked its first year in business on Friday, November 28, 2025, celebrating with music, cocktails and a full house of regulars and visitors in Plaza Romy.
Photos: Daiquiri Dicks Gay+ Mixer
More than 300 people attended tonight out Gay+ Mixer at @daiquiridicks on the beach! ✨. Check out the photos below.
Photos: Brawny Bear and Leather Fever
Bears descended upon Puerto Vallarta over the weekend of Thursday, November 20, through Sunday, November 23, 2025, for a pair of events catering to the Bear community and Leather fetish enthusiasts.
Photos: Gay+ Mixer at Coco Cabaret
Over 400 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at Coco Cabaret on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. This has been our best-attended mixer of the season so far. What a nice crowd and wonderful venue. Many thanks for coming and especially to our hosts, Mark Rome and Sebastian Coronel.
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!
Photos: Halloween Party at Vallarta Gay+ Community Center
The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center hosted a Halloween party this past Thursday, October 30, welcoming staff members, volunteers, students in the several workshops they offer, community center users, and friends who brought their A-game with their amazing costumes you can see below.
Photos: La Más Draga Season 7 Viewing Party at Playroom
Fans gathered at Playroom to watch the new season of the popular reality drag contest, which streams every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. on YouTube.
Photos: Free Vaccine Clinic at The Tryst on September 26, 2025
The Tryst Puerto Vallarta hotel hosted a free vaccination clinic for HPV, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Pneumococcus today, Friday, September 26, 2025. The vaccines were offered to anyone in the community, including residents and tourists.
