Puerto Vallarta Events: January 20 – 25

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TUESDAY January 20

NEW MOON

FREE MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. The best free tour in Vallarta (also better than most of the paid ones…). Learn about the Malecon sculptures and the Huichol symbols embedded in the Malecon cement. Led by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico. No reservations needed. Meet at the Millenium Sculpture near the Hotel Rosita.

VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary.

SPCA TOUR — noon. Meet in the Costco parking lot for a guided tour of the SPCA shelter. Car pool or bring your own ride. No cost and the length of the tour is from 2 – 4 hours. Reservations necessary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

WEDNESDAY January 21

VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary.

VALLARTASCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. Everyone is invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.

VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Self guided tours of Centro Vallarta local art galleries. Refreshments served. Free.

BINGO FOR CHARITY — 6 – 8:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, upstairs in the air-conditioned theater. Card sales start at 5 pm. Benefit for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.

MIERCOLES DE PASEO NOCTURNO 8:45 pm. Meet in front of the whale statue at the entrance to the Marina and ride into town with many other bike riders. Check facebook link for info. Free.

THURSDAY January 22

CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

FRIDAY January 23

MARSOL MARKET BY THE PIER — 9:30 am to 2 pm. A market of artisans and food. Located in the huge lobby of the Marsol Hotel at the foot of the pier and just behind Cuates and Cuetes Restaurant.

SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm an “open house” on Basilio Badillo in Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Strolling musicians and complementary cocktails at the various businesses along this popular street. Every other Friday from November 14 (2014) to March 20 (2015). Free.

SATURDAY January 24

OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm in Lazaro Cárdenas Park.

PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group – 10:30 am in THE RED ROOM of ACT11 ENTERTAINMENT, located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes. Enter on Basilio Badillo above the former Argentina Steak House. Go up the stairs, through the glass doors and turn LEFT for the Red Room.

TASTE OF LA CRUZ — 3 – 7 pm at the La Cruz Marina. Hundreds of businesses will be sharing a “taste” of their regional art, clothing, food, and more. Live entertainment. 150 pesos entry (one free drink).

SUNDAY January 25

VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.

COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.

LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.

CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE

PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE

THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.

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