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Art in Japanese Hands Exhibition & Events
BanderasNews.com

If you haven't made it out to the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center to see the Japanese Art Exhibition, 'Art in Japanese Hands,' there's still time! The expo continues through July 15, and there are educational and entertaining events scheduled through July 13.

Ringo Starr to Perform in Mexico City
Informativo Vallarta

Former Beatle Ringo Starr chose Mexico City as the first stop in Latin America for his fall 'Peace and Love' concert tour. According to information on Starr's official website, the show will take place on November 1, 2011 at the National Auditorium.

Irresistible India at Daiquiri Dick's
BanderasNews.com

From July 6th-11th Daiquiri Dick's in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico introduces the Flavors of India on their Summer Sizzle Menu - a special 3-course meal with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $299 pesos.

A Mid-Summer Evening of Music & Cocktails
Pamela Thompson

Join us for a pleasant evening of cocktails, appetizers and music at The River Café on July 27th as we raise much-needed funds for Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos.

Books on Mexico Make Great Summer Reading
LivePuntaMita.com

Studying up on Mexico can be one of the most fun bits of 'research' you’ll ever do. If you’d like to learn more about this fascinating country, the following books offer enjoyable and interesting summer reading for adults and kids alike.

Local Musicians Tell Their Own Stories
Juan Pablo Hernández

Thinking outside the box, Puerto Vallarta musicians have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to self-promotion, achieving notoriety and a steady following among Banderas Bay area visitors and locals.

A Sizzling 4th of July at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas

The Fourth of July sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's, as the Summer Sizzle menu continues with American favorites from June 29th-July 4th. Featuring an appetizer, entree and dessert for only $299 pesos, it's the perfect way to celebrate this US holiday in Mexico!

Summer Sailing Classes in Riviera Nayarit
RivieraNayarit.com

The Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) located at the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta, as well as Sail La Cruz, located in Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, have launched summer programs to teach kids how to sail.

PV Summer Gay Festival June 30-July 3
Gay Guide Vallarta

The Summer Gay Festival, created by NBC to encourage interest and understanding of the LGBT population, is being held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico from June 30 through July 3, 2011, with special events at Blue Chairs, Vallarta Cora and Blue Moon.

Mexican Ballerina Receives Russian Award
laht.com

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev presented the Pushkin Medal on Monday to Mexican ballerina Sonia Amelio during the awards ceremony for the prestigious prize recognizing the achievements of foreigners.

Okinawa Drums in Puerto Vallarta
VisitPuertoVallarta.com

Teatro Vallarta proudly presents 14 artists on stage with the presentation 'Okinawa Drums,' an event in benefit of the Red Cross in Japan, on Sunday, July 3rd at 12 noon. The rhythms will be accompanied with basic movements taken from Karate, artistically stylized.

A Taste of Thailand at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas

One of the best things about summertime is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. Every week through August you can savor the flavors of different countries around the world - without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! This week, send your tastebuds to Thailand for just $299 pesos.

Vallarta Summer Bingo Nights at Que?Pasa
Julie Bunker

It’s low season in Vallarta, so what better way to spend your Thursday evenings than relaxing with friends playing BINGO over at Que?Pasa by the Rio Cuale – all in an effort to generate much needed funds for the local feline rescue shelter, PuRR Project.

Delicious Summer Happenings at Teatro Limón
Patrick Harrison

This summer, be on the lookout for some exciting and special evenings to be hosted at Teatro Limón. The mission is to bring the Vallarta community together in a fun, casual setting while enjoying amazing food and learning a few tricks of the trade from owner/chef Bruce Byng.

National Ballet of Georgia at Teatro Vallarta
Patrick Harrison

The renowned National Ballet of Georgia, once the pride of the Soviet Union, will take the stage in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta for 1 performance only on Thursday, July 14th at 8:30 pm. Get your tickets today!

Canada Day / July 4th Festivities at PCC
T.J. Hartung

Don't miss the Canada Day / Independence Day Festivities at the Paradise Community Center on Saturday, July 2 at 6 pm. There will be a live Rock-n-Roll band, dancing, lots of great food and beverages, and of course plenty of the people you know. Admission is just $50 pesos.

World's Biggest Bikini Party Hits Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

June 11-19, Puerto Vallarta will once again play host to the world’s largest live swimwear model and photographer search - the UjENA Jam. For 8 days, 100 bikini-clad models will be in the Banderas Bay area competing to win an all-expense paid UjENA Jam staff trip position.

Summer Sizzle Serves Up a Taste of Mexico
Laura Gelezunas

Season your palate during the Summer Sizzle at Daiquiri Dick's. This week's three-course menu serves up traditional Mexican flavors. The selections will remind you of strolling down a neighborhood street and catching the scent of "Mom's" home cooking - for only $299 pesos.

For The Love of Garlic and Mango at River Café
Laura Gelezunas

Savory and sweet intermingle during the 'For The Love of Garlic and Mango' festival at The River Café. Relish their special menu featuring one of the oldest cultivated foods and the king of fruits in June & July - for $249 pesos.

Gringo in Mexico Visits Riviera Nayarit
AmbitoPV.com

Robert Alexander, host of the hit TV show 'Gringo in Mexico' recently visited the destination known as Mexico’s Pacific Treasure to make a program on the touristic features Riviera Nayarit offers to its visitors. The show is scheduled to air on Unicable later this month.

Convention Center Hosts Japanese Art Expo
VisitPuertoVallarta.com

The International Convention Center of Puerto Vallarta recently announced the upcoming Japanese Art Exhibition, 'Art in Japanese Hands,' which is scheduled to open on July 1st, and continue through July 15, 2011. Entry and parking are free.

Paradise Community Center Says 'No to Low'
T.J. Hartung

Just when you thought Low Season was upon us here in Vallarta, with restaurants closing or reducing their hours, and entertainment venues at a minimum, along comes Paradise Community Center (PCC) to declare 'No to Low' and 'Yes to the Summer Season.'

Eduardo Leon at Paradise Community Center
BanderasNews.com

Don't miss famed guitarist Eduardo Leon con Amigos in concert at the Paradise Community Center on Friday, June 3rd. Doors open at 6:00 pm for food and drink, and the music starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $100 pesos and help support the Center's community outreach projects.

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck

Barcelona Tapas is the ideal place for eating out with friends, and that is just one of the reasons why it was the perfect place to spend a night out on the town during this year's Vallarta Restaurant Week. Another reason is their special 3-course menu for only $189 pesos!

10 PV Restaurants Win Star Diamond Award
Rodrigo López Becerril

Once again Puerto Vallarta's status as a gourmet destination has been confirmed. The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences announced that 11 restaurants in Mexico received the prestigious Star Diamond Award 2011, and ten of them are right here in Puerto Vallarta.

Vallarta Restaurant Week at El Dorado
Gary R. Beck

Offering fabulous Asiatic/Latin cuisine, El Dorado is another not-to-be-missed place to visit during Vallarta Restaurant Week. Opened in 1961 by the Guillermo Wulff family, this Playa Los Muertos landmark has evolved into a casually elegant beachfront restaurant.

The Charlie da Clown Show
Alex Gomez

The year is 1984, which didn't exactly turn out as George Orwell expected, but not as great we would have hoped, and live from Las Vegas (soon to be known as the Death Star of entertainment,) the American Broadcasting Network brings us the 'Charlie da Clown Show,' now in its 20th season.

Restaurant Week 2011 at Coco's Kitchen
Gary R. Beck

Coco Iñiguez and daughter Vanessa Villegas continue their fine breakfast and lunch items for which the ladies have been famous in Southside for years, however, a visit during 2011 Vallarta Restaurant Week proved that Coco's Kitchen is also a great spot for an evening meal.

Puerto Vallarta Fiestas de Mayo 2011
BanderasNews.com

From May 18-28, 2011 Puerto Vallarta will commemorate its 93rd anniversary as a city and 43rd as a municipality during the Festival Cultural de Mayo, a celebration that includes cultural events, live performances, film screenings, photo and art exhibitions, parades and fireworks.

El Tigre Roars at Riviera Nayarit
RivieraNayarit.com

On May 13th, amateur golfers from Mexico, the United States and Canada will try to tame El Tigre Golf course, which has proved to be challenging for professional golfers in tournaments as important as the Canadian Tour and the Futures Tour for the past 9 years.

Forever Spring at Bucerías Farmers' Market
Judi Conrad

The new Farmers' Market at the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center opened its doors on Saturday with 20 + vendors offering everything from beautiful artisan creations to fresh organic produce, baked goods, salsas, and more. Check it out on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

The Unspoken Rules of Salsa Dancing
Marcella Castallanos

Dance etiquette for salsa dancing should be common sense, but some of us don't even have that. If you fall into this category, please read on. Even if you DO have common sense, these Top 6 tips may still come in handy.

PV Naval Museum Hosts Local Artists' Show
Amibito PV

The Puerto Vallarta Historic Naval Museum recently hosted a collective exhibition organized by a group of local artists in collaboration with the City’s Art and Culture Department. The show was entitled 'Serenity and Peace, an Inward Quest.'

Bucerias Farmers' Market Opens Saturday
Judi Conrad

Starting on Saturday, May 7, from 10 am to 2 pm, a new Farmers' Market will be held at the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center, Calle 16 de septiembre #48 in Bucerías, Nayarit. You are still eating and we are still producing so let’s trade!

Live Jazz Night at Paradise Community Center
Jaime Farré Rivera

Don't miss Live Jazz Night at The Paradise Community Center on May 6th. The fun starts at 5 pm with a Happy Hour followed by live Jazz with special guests Eduardo Rubio, David Lyons and Sandi Lee. Proceeds will be used to provide opportunities for the poorer citizens of Puerto Vallarta.

Three Italian Tenors at Teatro Vallarta
Patrick Harrison

After conquering the hearts of European audiences, Three Tenors from Italy, Ottavio Palmieri, Domingo Stasi and Igor Kucer, will perform for the first time together in Mexico, accompanied by the Failoni State Opera Orchestra of Hungary, at Teatro Vallarta on May 14 at 8:00 pm.

Restaurant Week Returns to Puerto Vallarta
May 15-31, 2011

From May 15-31, dining out in Puerto Vallarta is not only more fun, but also more affordable! For the seventh year in a row, Vallarta Lifestyles' Restaurant Week offers you the chance to dine at some of Banderas Bay's most recognized restaurants with savings of up to 50%!


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