Events Not to Miss This Week in Vallarta-Nayarit
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January 23, 2017
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Following is just an overview of all the events and festivities happening this week in Vallarta-Nayarit.

There's a lot more going on in Vallarta-Nayarit this week, so check out our Events Calendar.

PuRR Project Adult Bingo - Monday

Come play Adult Bingo with us at The Palm.  There’s never a dull moment at Adult Bingo!

We’ll be giving away prizes like 200-peso gift certificates to Hacienda Alemana, Joe Jack’s and Kaiser Maximilian, bottles of adult beverages, tickets to shows at The Palm, edible body paint (in four fruity flavors!), risqué party candy, X-rated playing cards, and other adult goodies…as well as cold hard cash in the 50/50 raffle.

3:30 pm bingo cards go on sale / 4:00 pm the fun starts

Special *Adult* Prizes, 50/50 Raffle for Cash, Free Popcorn/Cash Bar

Grab a friend, grab a table and come play with us!

Patron Saint Festival Bucerias - Monday and Tuesday

The best traditions strengthen the culture of their people. The Bucerías Patron Saint Festival is a shining example, maintaining the enthusiasm of the participants thanks to its rich religious, social, commercial and touristic value.

The festivities began on January 16th and end on the 24th, the Day of Our Lady of Peace, mother and protector of fishermen, with the marine pilgrimage of the Peace Torch.

TED Talks Vallarta Style - Tuesday

Each presentation in the series will challenge your mind as well as inform you of topics that are of interest to the community.

The series is produced by local resident Norma Schuh and presented every other Tuesday at the Boutique Theatre from 10:00 am until Noon until April 18.

Connect with Mexico at ART VallARTa - Tuesday

Confused about Mexico? Let’s talk about it!
 
What is Connect with Mexico?

It is a series of conversations supported by an effective and fun method of learning about Mexican culture, geography, history, literature, art, government, and its many peoples.

It is a tool for English-speaking individuals living in or visiting Puerto Vallarta to expand their understanding of their adopted country, Mexico.

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30 until Noon at ART VallARTa.

Fiesta Rosa for Vallarta Garden Club - Tuesday

Our premier gala fundraiser for the Vallarta Garden Club, Fiesta Rosa, will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in honor of the non-profit organization’s ongoing effort to beautify the city.

Once again, the host site will be Restaurante Oscars on the Isla Rio Cuale.

Live music, cocktails and tequila tasting will lead off the gala at 6:30 pm along with the opening of our Silent Auction.

"Bring a Thing" to the Regional Hospital - Wednesday

This is an open invitation to Puerto Vallarta's expat community and visitors to join Tanya Anderson, Consul General of Guadalajara, and Kelly Trainor, U.S. Consular Agent of Puerto Vallarta, to participate in the US Northern Command Humanitarian Donation Ceremony to the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital (State hospital for the poor).

We will meet in the Auditorium of the Regional Hospital of Vallarta - Vicente Gomez Street, Colonia Magisterio - on Wednesday, January 25, promptly at 10:00 am for a presentation, donations and hospital tour with a total duration of around 1.5 hours.

Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy - Wednesday

We are back with Bingo at Nacho Daddy's and they have made fantastic changes to their venue with more room and comfort!!

Cards go on sale at 3:00 and the Bingo games start at 4:00.

And imagine winning a luxury yacht cruise, a free night in a boutique hotel with a panoramic view, massages, jewelry, live shows, free drinks, delicious food, tequila or wine with glasses, a free bingo package, or cold hard cash!

Downtown Vallarta Art Walk - Wednesday

Puerto Vallarta has established itself as a vibrant center of art creation, exhibition and promotion. An important contribution to the city´s art scene is Puerto Vallarta´s Art Walk which this year will be held every Wednesday, 6:00 - 10:00 pm through May 31, 2017. The participating galleries in Centro Historico offer works by important national and international artists. Remarkable paintings, exceptional sculptures, fine ceramics, blown glass and other types of noteworthly art are offered.

Collectors, patrons, residents and interested visitors can discover art of outstanding quality in the 8 participating galleries where exhibiting artists present their work.

Bucerias Art Walk - Thursday

Join us at the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza where "Life is an Art Walk."

The Bucerias Art Walk is every Thursday thru April from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Over 17 galleries participate at this weekly event, where we "Bring Art to the Streets."

Stroll under the palm trees, enjoy a traditional Mexican taste treat and a cool sip of sangria while discovering the un-discovered art and artists of Nayarit and Jalisco.
         
Watch our on-site artisans produce their craft, discover new artists & soak up local color, get inspired and sign up for our daily workshops.

South Side Shuffle - Friday

Take a stroll down Basilio Badillo every other Friday evening beginning on November 18 for art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, restaurants, food, drinks, live music and fun.

Over seventeen Shops, Galleries & Restaurants open their doors for the return of the Friday evening Southside Shuffle in Old Town Vallarta.

This is one of Vallarta's more festive events and the party runs from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and features live music, cocktails and all kinds of great stuff.

Southside Shuffle dates are January 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24; and April 7 & 21.

Vallarta Cup Race Series - Saturday

Nuevo Vallarta’s Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) is testing out the 2017 winds in Banderas Bay during its Vallarta Cup Race, the first great event of the year in the Riviera Nayarit.
 
The competitions will take place around noon on each of January’s four Saturdays; in the afternoons the boats will return to the VYC, where a theme party will be ready to greet them. This year the first party will rock live country music and a Tex-Mex style menu.

The Voice of Vallarta - Sunday

Voice of Vallarta will be presented on Sunday evenings through April 9 on the Main Stage of Act II STAGES.

Come and cheer on your favorites.

Rockabilly Sensation at Palm Bucerias - Sunday

Our stage is ready for 1950s Great Hits! The Sunday nights in Bucerias are set for swing/rockabilly dancing, great drinks, and fun for the whole family with Rockabilly Sensation show!

Rockabilly Sensation best known as Joker Trio Band. Based from Guadalajara city with Rock and Roll, Surf, Blues with unmatched style.

Influence by Elvis, Chuck Berry, Teen Tops, The Hooligans and more...

Every Sunday through March, 2017 doors open at 6:00 pm and performances will begin at 8:30 pm.

Farmers Markets in Vallarta-Nayarit - Every day of the week

There's a lot more going on in Vallarta-Nayarit this week, so check out our Events Calendar.

Another way to spend some very worthwhile time in Vallarta-Nayarit is to volunteer at one of the Banderas Bay non-profits that will welcome you with open arms. It will make you feel good too! You will see the tabs above for all the categories.

  Learn about PuRR Project No Kill Feline Shelter/Adoption

  Learn about Boutique Theatre Performing Arts Centre

  Learn about Pasitos de Luz Day Care for Children

  Learn about Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic

  Learn about Vallarta Consular Agencies

  Learn about Hospitals & Clinics Around Banderas Bay

  Learn about Vallarta Yacht Club

We invite you to add your charity or supporting organizations' news stories and coming events to PVAngels so we can share them with the world. Do it now!

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