Making New Friends
There are many informal get-togethers organized by the ExPats group in Vallarta. This gives you a chance to meet others living here full- or part-time, or people who are on vacation. Here are April’s events:
A happy hour at Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach just north of the pier takes place Tuesday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. There is a special on cocktails and they serve a wide variety of snacks and meals.
A wine and appetizer evening will be held in the Marina on Friday, April 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a bottle of wine or your favorite beverage and an appetizer to share with approximately 40 people.
These events have proved very successful ways to have an enjoyable, relaxing evening with fellow expats. Since they are held in private homes, seating is limited and advance reservations are necessary. To make reservations, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. These evenings fill up very quickly, so make your reservation today.
Morning cup of joe. There is a neighborhood coffee meet up at Starbucks in the Marina right behind Plaza Neptune in the Nima Bay building on Monday, April 11, between 10 a.m. and noon.
Restaurant night at Buenos Aires Argentinian Steak House (on the Marina Vallarta malecon by the boat docks between the lighthouse and the Route 66 Diner) takes place on Wednesday, April 13, starting 6:30 p.m. sharp.
The staff at Buenos Aires is excited about having the ExPats for an evening. There are three delicious items on the special menu:
- Arrachera grilled over a wood fire with baked potato for 229 pesos.
- Grilled shrimp over fettuccine with a white sauce and broccoli for 230 pesos.
- One-half boneless chicken grilled with a touch of lemon served with a baked potato for 175 pesos.
All dinners include their traditional salad with lettuce, tomato and onion with house dressing. Prices include food tax and food tip.
There is also a special on drinks, two for 95 pesos, which includes domestic drinks and cocktails with house liquor such as margaritas, mojitos, pina coladas, etc. This does not include wine and other drinks, and drink tips are extra. You must make reservations and pay in advance by contacting Sara This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
ExPats started in 2009 and has been responsible for many new friendships.
The Shows Go On
Act II Entertainment is debuting some fabulous new shows as the season heads into spring.
Vallarta’s star of musical theater, Elviz Martinez, will be presenting his show, All of Me. You can catch it at The Red Room, Insurgentes 300 at the corner of Basilio Badillo, on Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are US$20 and US$30 and can be purchased online with no surcharge at ActIIEntertainment.com or at the box office, open daily from 11 a.m. Call (322) 222-1512 for more information.
Martinez has captured the hearts of Puerto Vallarta audiences with his sexy looks and sultry voice. He plans to give all of himself in this exciting new show. He’ll share his stories, communicate the music of Bobby Darin and sing some great new songs, too. You’ll hear favorites like, “At Last,” “The Winner Takes It All” and “It’s Not Unusual,” just to name a few.
Cheerleaders
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders will be in town for their annual photo shoot between April 10 and 21, according to Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau. The 24 cheerleaders will stay at the Marival Residences.
Vallarta Pride
The 2016 edition of Vallarta Pride has been scheduled from May 16-30. Around 15,000 people attended the festival honoring sexual diversity in 2015. Look for more updates in this newspaper in the coming weeks.