Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - From live music and theater performances, to cultural and community events, weekends in Puerto Vallarta are always full of fun - and affordable - things to do. Taking the time to "stop and smell the roses" along the road to becoming bicultural gives us the opportunity to grow, and to enjoy a more relaxed way of life.

Here's what's happening in Puerto Vallarta this weekend:

Friday, July 6th

7:00 pm - "Festival Peter Piper" children's show and activities at Los Arcos del Malecón

8:00 pm - The Vallarta Municipal Theater Group presents "Recuerdos del Paraíso" in the Cuale Cultural Center Auditorium (Auditorio Centro Cultural Cuale.) Admission: General Seating $60 pesos, Students & Seniors $30 pesos

8:00 pm - Prehispanic Dance Performance (Danza Prehispánica) at Parque Hidalgo - Free

8:30 pm - Scenic Billboard: "El Niño Viejo de Londres" by Miguel Baranda at the CECATUR Auditorium (Auditorio CECATUR.) General Admission: $50.00 pesos

Saturday, July 7th

10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Used Book Market (Mercadillo de Libros Usados) on the Calle Insurgentes Rio Cuale bridge (Puente Vehicular del Rio Cuale)

12:00 Noon - Children's Movie Matinee "Burn Up W" at the Cuale Cultural Center Auditorium (Auditorio Centro Cultural Cuale.)

7:00 pm - "Con Amor Eterno" ("With Eternal Love") famed pianist Salvatore, accompanied by the Super Latin Show International Orchestra, the Ulloa Brothers, and the Nomadance Dance Academy, will perform a concert to benefit the public schools of Puerto Vallarta. You'll also enjoy a fashion and jewelry show featuring the latest creations of Mexican jewelry designer, Sigifredo Contreras, and Russian fashion designer, Polina Pantyushina. Location: Teatro Vallarta, General Admission Tickets cost $100.00 pesos and can be purchased at the theater's box office, located at Uruguay #184 in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

8:00 pm - The Vallarta Municipal Theater Group presents "Recuerdos del Paraíso" in the Cuale Cultural Center Auditorium (Auditorio Centro Cultural Cuale.) Admission: General Seating $60 pesos, Students & Seniors $30

8:30 pm - ¡Gran Fiesta Mexicana! with Grupo Folclórico Municipal Xiutla. In the field of folkloric dancing, Puerto Vallarta is represented by the Xiutla Municipal Folkloric Ballet. They have traveled Mexico, the United States, Canada and Europe with great acclamation. To raise funds for an upcoming tour through various Mexican states, they will be performing a ¡Gran Fiesta Mexicana! at Plaza Caracol. The traditional, bright and multi-colored costumes represent a great part of Mexican history and culture. If you are searching for something to do this weekend, be sure and add this to your list! Admission: $50.00 pesos

Sunday, July 8th

8:00 am to 2:00 pm - "Vía Recreactiva" recreational run starting at the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras (Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium, across from the Sheraton Hotel) and continuing along Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio to Av. Fluvial Vallarta. Free

6:00 pm - "Banda y Danzón" Live Music and Dancing in the main plaza (Plaza de Armas) of Puerto Vallarta. Free

8:00 pm - The Vallarta Municipal Theater Group presents "Recuerdos del Paraíso" in the Cuale Cultural Center Auditorium (Auditorio Centro Cultural Cuale.) Admission: General Seating $60 pesos, Students & Seniors $30 pesos