Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – As the coronavirus pandemic spreads and social distancing has become the new norm, live-streaming events on social media are a great way to enjoy the best of Puerto Vallarta without leaving the comfort of your own home. From live performances to informative webinars, these online experiences are sure to entertain.
MUSIC AND CABARET PERFORMANCES BROADCAST ONLINE IN REAL TIME
To alleviate some boredom during the quarantine, many of Puerto Vallarta’s favorite performers are turning to live streaming to entertain their audiences. Some are doing it simply to pass the time, affected by social distancing guidelines, but many are doing it to earn much-needed income. Here’s a look at some upcoming performances:
Amy Armstrong & Fernando Gonzalez LiveStream
Fridays in April, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT
Join Amy Armstrong, whose dynamic personality, comedic wit, and soulful voice have made her Puerto Vallarta’s favorite ‘Diva Loca,’ and Fernando Gonzalez, the lead acoustic guitarist and founder of the extraordinary local band, Piel Canela PV, for a livestream performance of music, comedy and more. Go to the Amy Armstrong & Fernando Gonzalez LiveStream event page on Facebook at 7:00 pm on Fridays in April for the most fun you can have at home on a Friday Night.
Live at Five – All Gospel Easter Hour with Levi Kreis
Sunday, April 12, 5:00-6:00 pm EDT
Tony-Award Winning singer/songwriter/actor, Levi Kreis, invites you to swing by his house on Easter Sunday, when he’ll be performing 60 minutes of inspirational songs in an All Gospel Easter Hour live via Facebook. Levi Kreis is one of the most honest communicators you will ever find. He executes his craft with profound vulnerability, a soulfulness that leaves you feeling as though you’ve experienced something deeply personal with him. The performance is Free, but pay-what-you-want is encouraged through Venmo (@levikreis) and Paypal/Zelle (levikreisproductions@gmail.com)
Branden & James Easter Brunch: All You Need is Love
Sunday, April 12, 2:00-3:30 pm EDT
Join Branden & James on Facebook at 2:00 pm on Easter Sunday for a special livestream concert that celebrates love in all of its forms. Music by Adele, The Beatles, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Carole King, Cher, Sia, Ed Sheeran, The Righteous Brothers and more! They’ll take you a church for a few minutes too, and sing some of the good ol’ hymns! This is a charity concert in partnership with Brand G vacations, and in support of ORAM, which protects & empowers LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees globally. As always, this is a PAY WHAT YOU WANT event. (Suggested donation – $20 per household) Get your tickets HERE.
Kim Kuzma Live in Concert: Solo but not Solitary
Monday, April 13, 5:00 pm PDT
Breathtaking vocals, original style, edgy humor and non-stop energy have made Kim Kuzma Puerto Vallarta’s most endearing and enduring songstress. On April 13 at 5:00 pm PDT, (that’s 7:00 pm for Kim’s friends in Puerto Vallarta and 8:00 pm for those in Ogunquit and Boston), she’ll be singing songs from her CDs, including those she doesn’t sing very often when on stage in local venues and a few other fan favorites Live on Facebook and Instagram/#kim_kuzma.
Where in the World is Miss Conception – Live on Facebook and Instagram
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm EDT
Kevin Levesque created his lovable, energetic character, ‘Miss Conception,’ about 20 years ago and has been selling out shows in venues around the world with entertaining ‘live singing’ performances ever since. And on Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm EDT she’ll be bringing her creativity, originality, fabulous vocals, superb dancing, fantastic costumes and incredible humor to your home as she presents her popular show, ‘Where in the World is Miss Conception?’ Live on Miss Conception’s Facebook Fan Page and on Instagram/@missctoronto.
Branden & James in Best of Broadway: Virtual Concert
Saturday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm EDT
Continuing their virtual concert series, Branden & James welcome internationally acclaimed special guest pianist Danny Zelibor, as they bring ‘The Best of Broadway’ right into your living room. Set to be broadcast Live on Facebook, the three will be playing music from a range of musicals including A LIttle Night Music, The Bridges of Madison County, Cabaret, Evita, Les Miserables, Mama Mia, Wicked, and West Side Story on Saturday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm EDT. As usual, they’ll throw in a few surprises, too. Don’t miss it!
ENTERTAINING PUERTO VALLARTA LIVESTREAMS & WEBINARS
Since learning something new is another great way to pass the time while sequestered at home, we have added a few online events local residents have created to inform, educate and entertain:
Neil Gerlowski Hosts Botanical Inspiration Webinars
Fridays, April 10 & 17 at 6:00 pm
Join Vallarta Botanical Garden (VBG) Executive Director, Neil Gerlowski, who is studying and documenting the diverse native plant life of the VBG’s forest preserve, for his 2020 Botanical Inspiration Webinar Series. Set to air on the Botanical Inspiration Facebook Event Page on Fridays, April 10 & 17 at 6:00 pm, these educational and informative livestreams will give you a closer look at edible plants in the Puerto Vallarta region, focusing on native plants that are in season each April.
Coffee and Headlines with Paco Ojeda
Daily at 10:30 am
Paco Ojeda, a musician-turned-multimedia journalist who has been living and working in Puerto Vallarta since December 2001, shares the day’s headline news with the Puerto Vallarta English-speaking community through livestreams on his Facebook page. So grab a cup of coffee and join Paco every morning at 10:30 am local time as he browses through the latest headlines. Relevant links to websites and information sources mentioned during the stream are included in the description of each day’s video. To find how you can help support this initiative, click HERE.
