Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – With the coronavirus pandemic keeping everybody sequestered, live-streaming events on social media are a great way to bring the best of Puerto Vallarta to your home. From live performances to informative Webinars, these online experiences are sure to entertain.
Cooking Class with Master Chef Thierry Blouet
Friday, May 29, 2:00-2:30 pm CDT
If you love gourmet food, you won’t want to miss this cooking class presented by Thierry Blouet, a master chef and the owner of one of the most renowned fine dining restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. In this thirty minute online cooking demonstration, Chef Blouet will teach you how to make a fillet of fish zarandeado-style and quinoa salad. Make plans now to join him LIVE ON FACEBOOK on Friday, May 29 at 2:00, so you don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn a new recipe from a master chef.
Hotel Mercurio Presents Tonny Kenneth Live at Lunch
Friday, May 29, 3:00-4:00 pm CDT
The poolside bar/restaurant at Hotel Mercurio has just reopened, and they’re ready to pamper you from 2:00-10:00 pm daily! If you are on the south side of town this Friday, singer/songwriter Tonny Kenneth will add and a ray of sunshine to your day as he performs songs by celebrities such as Prince, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, among others, on the pool patio at Hotel Mercurio. To maintain social distancing, reservations are required and can be made by calling 322-222-4793. If you’re not in Puerto Vallarta, or are here and don’t feel like going out, his live performance will be transmitted LIVE ON FACEBOOK on May 29 3:00 pm. Don’t miss it!
Amy Armstrong & Fernando Gonzalez LiveStream
Friday, May 29, 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. This week, the “Duo Dorado” will be joined by special guest Eugenia Pietro on violin. Go to the Amy Armstrong & Fernando Gonzalez LiveStream event page on Facebook at 7:00 pm CDT on May 29th for the most fun you can have at home on a Friday Night.
Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival
Saturday, May 30, 10:00-11:30 am CDT
The Puerto Vallarta region is home to a host of bird diversity with over 300 species within just an hour or so from downtown Puerto Vallarta, and over 500 species within a five-hour drive from here. Since this year’s Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Alfonso Langle Flores of the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUCosta) will present Aves Migratorias y Ciudades (Migratory Birds & Cities) LIVE ON FACEBOOK as part of the Sábados en la Ciencia scientific outreach program that aims to spread the love of science to Mexican children and adults in a fun and entertaining way. For more information, call 322-226-2387 or 322-226-2200 ext. 66401.
Branden & James FINAL Virtual Concert: Coffeehouse Covers
Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 pm CDT
The Palm Cabaret favorites, Branden & James will present their final FINAL virtual concert of the season this Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 pm CDT, LIVE ON FACEBOOK. They’ve never done anything like this before, so they’re super excited about this one! Expect a chilled out evening of favorite songs by Adele, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Sam Smith, and other Billboard Top 40 artists. As always, this is a Pay What You Can event. (Suggested donation – $20 per household) Get your tickets HERE, and if you are one of their top supporters, this week’s reward for the #1 supporter will be a donation made in their honor to Vallarta Food Bank.
Live at Five – All Gospel Hour with Levi Kreis
Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 pm CDT
Tony-Award Winning singer/songwriter/actor, Levi Kreis, invites you to swing by his house this Sunday, when he’ll be performing 60 minutes of inspirational songs in an All Gospel 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)
Kim Kuzma & Band Live Simulcast: Music Has No Borders II
Sunday, May 31, 7:00 pm CDT
Puerto Vallarta’s most endearing and enduring songstress, Kim Kuzma, and her band – Eduardo Leon on guitar, Luis Rascon on cajon & cello and Roberto Falcon on bass – have been thrilling PV audiences for years at The Palm Cabaret. Kim is currently in Canada and the guys are here in Vallarta, but this Sunday, May 31st at 7:00 pm, they will come together online to entertain you with ‘Music Has No Borders II.’ This beautiful and unforgettable musical journey features contemporary songs and classics fused with Latin rhythms and will be presented LIVE on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM. This special performance is free, but you are encouraged to help the band survive the quarantine here in Puerto Vallarta by making a donation via PayPal, venmo, or e-transfer. If you can make a contribution, please Click HERE for more details.