Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news, a few community announcements, and a couple of ways to romance your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.

2016 Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival This Weekend

The Vallarta Institute of Culture along with the Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation are putting the finishing touches on the 2016 Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival, scheduled to take place on February 12 and 13. Held every two years in Puerto Vallarta, the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival gives Jazz music fans the opportunity to enjoy free concerts in public spaces. This year, the participating bands are from Illinois, Utah, and California, and they'll be playing an interesting variety of jazz, from pop music to American classics. The general public and tourists are invited to attend and enjoy free music presented by five jazz bands from the United States, plus guest soloist Ruben Alvarez, a professional musician from Chicago. The concerts will be presented in Hidalgo Park on February 12, and at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón on February 13. Both concerts begin at 7:00 pm.

Donna Davies Hosts Open House at Villas Banderas

Searching the Internet for just the right property can be frustrating, so Timothy Real Estate Group's Donna Davies will be hosting an Open House at Villas Banderas #3 on February 13th from noon until 2:00 pm. This home features 2 master suite bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, each with their own small balcony. Lie in bed and watch the whales, dolphins, stingray and the morning fishermen. Listen to the sound of the surf crashing on the rocks or kissing the beach below to wake you each morning or to go to sleep by. You will be mesmerized by the amazing views to the South Bay and Los Arcos Rocks, and an equally stunning view of the city lights to the North. Join Donna L. Davies at Scala Residences on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm and come see for yourself! For more information, click HERE or call Donna at 322-779-9406 or at the Timothy Real Estate Group office at (322) 223-5300.

Gala Dinner and Concert for Vallarta Orchestra School

The Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa's La Corona Restaurant invites the local community to enjoy an exquisite gala dinner along with splendid chamber music on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm, to benefit the Orchestra School of Puerto Vallarta. The violin and piano duo formed by Lance Quellette and Justyna Szajna, along with a four-course dinner and wine pairing created by Executive Chef Tony Martinez, will create a magical evening of music, food and wine, all arranged for a noble cause. The Orchestra School of Puerto Vallarta is an inclusive social project that, through the power of music and the inherent values of orchestral education seeks to develop sensitive leaders engaged and conscious of their community. Contribution/Donation: $1,350 pesos. Dress code: Smart Casual. Valet Parking available. Seating is limited to 40 people, so contact Monica Joya at (322) 226-7040 ext. 6005 or oepv(at)buenaventurahoteles.com to make your reservations today.

Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community Shabbat Services

Shabbat Services presented by Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community will be held on February 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm at Casa Carmen, on Jesus Langarica, directly behind Hotel Rosita at the end of the first block going toward the ocean. Volunteers are needed for everything from passing out and collecting prayer books and kippas to reading in Hebrew and / or English. After the service, join us for dinner at Pan y Que? right behind Hidalgo Park near the little church. Reservations are needed for the after-service dinner, so please RSVP by Tuesday morning, February 16, to Donna Feldman at helth1(at)sbcglobal.net, or send a message from the Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community Facebook page.

Valentine's Day at Puerto Vallarta Restaurants
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• Valentine Weekend at Tu Casa en Vallarta, No Way José!

• Valentine's Day at the Marriott for Corazón de Niña

• Valentine's Day is for Sweethearts at Daiquiri Dick's