Puerto Vallarta's Cabareteras Kiki Ball, set to be held August 26 at the Centro Cultural El Pitillal, promises a captivating evening of dance, culture and competition. Beyond the entertainment, this event carries a noble cause. All proceeds will be channeled into a fund dedicated to promoting mental health support for the LGBTIQ+ community.

Get ready for an exciting day in Puerto Vallarta as The Andrea 3.21 Foundation and the Mexican Association of Insurance and Fiscal Agents team up to present the AMASFACTÓN 2023 'Inclusive Distances' Recreational Race. Set for September 10, the race aims to raise over 100,000 pesos to support children with Down syndrome.

Everyone is invited to come out to the International Friendship Club on Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM to revel in the magic of music at the Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus Open Rehearsal. An opportunity to unwind and connect, the event will include moments for enjoying delicious snacks and engaging conversations.

Puerto Vallarta’s GLBT+ community center, SETAC, is working to enhance its services, with the sole mission of providing the LGBTIQ community comprehensive health and wellness services and programs. On Thursday, August 24, STUDS bar in Zona Romantica will be hosting a FUNdraiser with an exciting update on SETAC.

Make plans now to come to the Hotel Rosita on Saturday, August 26 to explore the power of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in making a significant impact on our environment. This free event promises a day filled with games, activities, and valuable insights that everyone, young and old, can enjoy.

The Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas Board members haven't taken the summer off, well - not entirely. We still have plenty of our members here, so connecting and meeting new members continues. Join us at Bonito's Kitchen in Zona Romantica on August 21 for Happy Hour with 2x1 drinks and air conditioning.

On August 9th, the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, the President of DIF Puerto Vallarta, María de Jesús López Delgado, inaugurated a week-long event honoring the cultural essence of indigenous communities at Lázaro Cárdenas Park. The dance, craft and cultural exhibitions continue from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm through August 13.

One of the most important cultural events of the year in Guadalajara is the International Mariachi and Charro Festival. In 2023, the festival celebrates 30 years with festivities taking place at various venues in and around the city from August 23 to September 3. Here in Puerto Vallarta, there will be a free Mariachi concert on August 28.

Eleno Guzmán Gutiérrez, a stage artist who has performed on Mexico's most important stages and international festivals in various countries, is returning to his hometown, Puerto Vallarta, where he will present 'Traces,' a contemporary dance performance, on August 2nd at Teatro Vallarta.

As the scorching summer sun continues to make its presence felt, locals and tourists in Puerto Vallarta are seeking the ultimate escape to beat the heat and revel in unforgettable moments at the most happening pool parties in town. Here's a list of the must-attend pool parties that promise to make your summer vacation an extraordinary experience.