Puerto Vallarta slides straight from Semana Santa into another jam-packed week of culture, music, and Vallartan fun. Whether you’re in the mood for velvet-voiced jazz, rock-and-roll nostalgia, hands-on chocolate making, or a circus-cabaret mash-up, the city has you covered. Here are seven standout events to pencil into your calendar.
Wednesday, April 23
Get Funked Up with Amy Armstrong
7:30 p.m., Nacho Daddy, Zona Romántica
PV’s “Diva of Funk” teams up with Mimi (Al Ramírez) and Eugenia Prieto for a horn-heavy, soul-soaked night that promises plenty of laughs and vocal fireworks. Amy Armstrong is fresh off a north-of-the-border tour, so expect tight arrangements and funky surprises.
Thursday, April 24
Bruce Springsteen Tribute – Born in the USA
5:00 p.m., The Palm Cabaret & Bar
Multi-instrumentalist Mau Jiménez channels “The Boss” in an intimate one-man show that mixes Springsteen classics with personal stories from his own 17-year global career. Perfect for anyone who believes rock is meant to be sweaty and up-close.
Friday, April 25
Cocktail Conversations: Real Estate 101
5:30 p.m., La Catrina Cantina
Thinking of buying (or selling) in Vallarta? Sip a complimentary margarita while local expert Poncho Dávalos breaks down market trends, negotiation tactics, and the quirks of closing a deal in Jalisco. Seats are free but limited—reserve via WhatsApp to secure your spot.
Saturday, April 26
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop
3:00 p.m., ChocoMuseo Puerto Vallarta
Trade the beach for cacao. This family-friendly class walks you through roasting, grinding, and tempering chocolate the traditional Mexican way. You’ll craft your own flavored bars and sip pre-Hispanic-style drinking chocolate—then take your sweet souvenirs home.
Sunday, April 27
Sundays Fundays at La Catrina Cantina
4:30 p.m., La Catrina Cantina
No cover, no judgment—just drag queens, guest musicians, and a side of sexy strippers. Come hungry for the legendary Taco Burger and stay for the anything-goes variety show that routinely packs the house.
Monday, April 28
Introduction to Drawing
10:00 a.m., ART VallARTa
Brush off those creative cobwebs with a beginner-friendly class that uses Puerto Vallarta’s streetscapes as living still-lifes. Expect guided exercises on observation and line work, plus personalized feedback in an intimate studio setting.
Tuesday, April 29
Circoncierto: Tromba Vetusta
5:00 p.m., Act2PV
Mime clowns, live music, and circus slapstick collide in this offbeat duet from Ale Marus and Dabit Azofeifa. Think Chaplin meets cabaret: silent-film comedy, soaring vocals, and juggling all in a single, high-energy hour.
Ongoing Spotlight
The Bourbon Affair continues its limited eight-show run at The Social Club, blending speakeasy ambiance with immersive jazz-theatre for grown-ups who like their sax solos served with a shot of story.
