Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Here in Puerto Vallarta, the holiday season is a nonstop ride of families, fiestas, and fun. From live music and theater to cultural celebrations and charity events, there's something fun for everyone to enjoy! Here's a look at some of this weekend's events and a few upcoming happenings that you won't want to miss.

Free Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra Concert at Plaza Caracol

This Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 pm the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra will be giving a free concert at Plaza Caracol. A Big Band style orchestra mostly consisting of young musicians learning improvisation, the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, or Pata Salada Orquesta de Jazz, started as a youth-based workshop with a focus on teaching individuals to be themselves, be proud of who they are and what they can create in the moment, while having fun. Today, the program has expanded to include jazz history, theory, and ensemble, and is now open to all musicians in the city who play an instrument and would like to learn more about jazz. Come out to Plaza Caracol on Sunday, December 18 to enjoy this free concert and show your support of these aspiring local musicians. While there, you could even do some Christmas shopping or buy groceries for your Christmas dinner! The Plaza Caracol shopping mall is located on Francisco Ascencio Medina in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, next to Lans Department store.

PV Garden Club Holiday Luncheon at Vallarta Botanical Garden

In a town that relies on tourism, the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's mission of 'Beautifying Vallarta' makes all other endeavors here more successful. Without a vibrant economy, neither the businesses nor the many other worthwhile charities in the Banderas Bay area can thrive. Whether you are a resident or visitor, we encourage you to help us with our mission of making Puerto Vallarta an even more beautiful place to call home. Not a member of the Vallarta Garden Club? We'd love to have you join and help us continue the work of beautifying Puerto Vallarta. Bring your friends and join us on Tuesday, December 20 at 1:00 pm for a wonderful holiday experience at Vallarta Botanical Garden. Bob Bruneau, friend to many in the community, will perform beloved holiday favorites. The $650 peso ticket price includes admission to the garden, a 3-course luncheon, wine and gratuity. RSVP Required by December 19th. RSVP to davidmuck(at)yahoo.com.

PuRR Project BINGO, Wednesday, December 21 at Margarita Grill

Come celebrate the holidays with us at Margarita Grill - we'll be giving away great prizes like $200-peso gift certificates for Bravos, Carol's Boutique, Coco Tropical and Hacienda Alemana, tickets to Amy Armstrong's "Spanglish" show at The Palm Cabaret, bottles of tequila, sangria and wine, and MUCHO más - plus our famous multiple-pull 50/50 raffle, and Margarita Grill's food and drink specials just for us BINGO players! Bring a bag of gently-used clothing for the Purr Project account at Deja New Consignment and receive one additional BINGO card free! Get there early for a good seat ~ cards go on sale at 4:30 pm; the fun starts at 5:00 pm. You'll find Margarita Grill on the corner of Basilio Badillo and Piño Suarez in Old Town. Grab a friend, grab a table and join the fun! Proceeds benefit the 175+ cats residing at Purr Project, a no-kill feline sanctuary north of Puerto Vallarta. Donations 501(c)(3) tax-deductible in the US.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• South Side Shuffle a Fun Way to do your Christmas Shopping

• PVGMC 'Hallelujah' Holiday Concert, Dec. 16 & 17

• June Rosen Lopez Holiday Jewelry Party, Dec. 17 & 18