Holiday Concerts come to Incanto in Puerto Vallarta

Media Luna is a popular band originating from San Miguel de Allende, that fuses Flamenco, Rumba, Rock and Huapango. They write their own songs and cover traditional music from Mexico and around the world. Their high-energy stage presence, coupled with the diverse artistic influences of its members, creates a rich blend of musical flavors. They play on Saturdays at 7:30pm in the piano bar.

Renowned concert pianist and composer David Troy Francis will present ‘Elves in the Piano’ – A Christmas Concert for one performance only on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 4pm. Best known for his performances of contemporary American music, David now lives in Puerto Vallarta. He is an esteemed concert pianist and recording artist, as well as a respected accompanist.

Stand-up comedienne Shawn Pelofsky returns with her hilarious show ‘Making America Funny Again’. Fresh off the new indie TV comedy series ‘This is Meg’, and a headliner at L.A.’s world-famous Comedy Store, Shawn’s career continues to soar from stand-up to movies and television. Her signature ‘Stretch it out’ tagline (and the title of a soon to be released one-hour comedy special), hilarious social commentary, and spot-on comedic timing are always an audience favorite. Dec. 20-25 9:30pm.

Paco Ojeda on Music presents Desert Island Bossa Nova on Friday, Dec. 22 at 4pm. Another in his popular music lecture series featuring the Brazilian groove that took the world by storm during the 1950s and 1960s. These events are always very entertaining and informative.

‘A Very Bohemia Viva Christmas’ variety show will play one night only on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 6:30pm. Special Guests include Paco Ojeda, Shawn Pelofsky, Opera Soprano Vanessa Amaro, Tracy Parks and Alain Perreault. The audience will be invited to ‘sing-a-long’ to their favorite holiday music, presented in both English and Spanish. Bohemia Viva presents their show, Kaleidoscope, on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Luis Lujan will also present a solo show with all original music entitled, ‘And now… I fly’, on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7pm. Soprano Vanessa Amaro will present her own show, ‘Heavenly Hits’ accompanied on piano by Jean-Guy Comeau on Dec. 28 at 4pm.

Join the New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dinner & Show at Incanto starting at 5pm with Dennis Crow on piano. Two dinner seatings (7 & 8:15pm) with entertainment by The Red Suitcases band starting at 7:30pm. Vallarta showman Dwight Blake will perform at 10pm in the main theater, featuring 70s & 80s Disco, followed by an after party and celebratory toast at midnight. Pre-paid reservations are requested. Visit Buy Tickets Now on Incanto’s website.

Hit stage comedy Buyer & Cellar is now playing to great reviews for a limited run through Dec. 28. Starring César Bravo and directed by Alain Perreault, it’s an outrageous comedy about an underemployed actor who goes to work in Barbra Streisand’s Malibu, Calif., basement. “Hilarious! Beyond brilliant. This show will go down like butta!” — Entertainment Weekly.

‘Greater Tuna’, starring Ron Spencer and Tracy Parks, plays through mid-January. With over twenty characters played by just two actors with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride to smalltown Tuna, TX, chock-full of hilarious comedy. This time directed by the award-winning Karen Baker.

Jazz/blues singer Hannah Brady will perform on Fridays from 7-9pm in the piano bar. New to Incanto, Hannah is an accomplished dancer and vocalist from New York. She has a notable entertainment resume and a very impressive vocal range. She will be accompanied by Adel on piano.

Jean-Guy Comeau plays piano on Mondays and Thursdays 5-7pm. Joby Hernandez sings and plays guitar on Mondays at 7:30pm and on Wednesdays at 5pm. Stolie plays ‘Acoustic Tuesdays’ for Happy Hour at 5pm. Latcho & Andrea: The Blond Gypsies play select Tuesdays at 7pm in the cabaret theater. Tongo plays Latin/Cuban rhythms on his handmade instruments on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. The Red Suitcases band plays on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Open Mic is on Thursdays at 7:30pm co-hosted by Tracy Parks and Beverly Fairfax. ‘The Joanie Show’ starring Joan Houston with Bob Bruneau plays on Fridays at 5pm. Singer/guitarist Gabriel Reyes plays on Fridays at 9pm and Saturdays at 10pm. Loteria with Pearl and Bev will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4pm. Pearl’s Gurlz Drag Revue plays on select Saturdays at 9:30pm. Sing-a-long with pianist Dennis Crow playing standards and showtunes on Sundays at 5pm and Wednesdays at 10pm. The ‘MexiCanada’ band plays on Sundays at 7:30pm in the piano bar, with Salsa dancing/lessons with Francisco Ledezma starting at 8pm.

Tickets are available at www.IncantoVallarta.com with no online fees. Box Office hours are 9am to 11:30pm daily. Casual dining is always available with Salvatore playing piano mornings starting at 10am. Happy Hour 2-6pm daily. Contact General Manager Gilberto Figueroa for group and special event bookings at [email protected]. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations.