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Summer Festivals and Events in Riviera Nayarit
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July 21 – 22
VI Sea Turtle Festival This festival, held in the community of Platanitos, serves up activities aimed at protecting the environment and the conservation of the sea turtles. More info: facebook.com/ Festival-tortuga-marina-playa-platanitos July 26 – 28
12th Bahía de Banderas International Fishing Tournament
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LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at
Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm.
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August 4 – 5
Friday, July 13
This fun family summer event mixes sports, gastronomy and luxury in Mexico’s most exclusive residential community. More info: events.puntamita.com/
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Corn Festival A visit to Jala and Xalisco this August can be a great way to experience the Riviera Nayarit and its traditions. Located just a short distance from the coast of Nayarit, the communities of Jala and Xalisco plan all sorts of events including dances, entertainment, horse races and cockfights. The festivities originated with the celebration of Our Lady of the Assumption and in Jala the biggest ear of corn wins a prize. August 8 – 11
Masters Of The Kitchen Culinary Event with the presence of renowned chefs at an international level; Gilles Epie, Rob Gentile, Elizabeth Falkner among other international chefs. More Info: villagroupresorts.com/culinary-fests-2018/en/home/
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EXPATS IN VALLARTA: SPECIAL DINNER— Special Dinners
are scheduled for Thursday, July 12th at El Andariego in Colonia 5 de Diciembre and on Thursday, July 26th at Buenos Aires Steak House in Marina Vallarta. Advance reservations and purchased tickets for the dinners are necessary.
SIN FIN ASTROLOGY— Sin Fin Astrology presents an Astro-
Organized by the Bahía de Banderas Fishing Club, this traditional event that focuses on catching marlin and tuna returns to the waters off of the Riviera Nayarit with a slew of national and international participants. More info:.fishingnayarit.com
August 6 – 15
up the idea of taking her own life? Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) BOHEMIO 3— Come and enjoy the trova, ballads and pop of BOHEMIO 3 with this special evening event. 8:30 pm at A Page in the Sun (Lazaro Cardenas #179, Vallarta)
Thursday, July 12
logy Wisdom Workshop on the Moon falling on the same day as the new moon in Cancer and a partial solar eclipse. What better way to kickoff eclipse season than with an educational workshop in the company of stargazers like yourself. Drinks and snacks provided as well as some fun take home materials. 5 pm at Hacienda de Arte/Sin Fin Astrology (Lazaro Cardenes #71, Bucerias)
6th Punta Mita Beach Festival
July 12 - 18, 2018 www.vallartatribune.com
BINGO WITH PEARL— Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift certi-
ficates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL LECTURE— Journey of self discovery at the Center For Spiritual Living Puerto Vallarta. Each week offers inspirational talk using spiritual tools for personal growth, along with discussion and fellowship afterwards. An open and inclusive spiritual community, all are welcome. From 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Centro Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan #437)
CINEMA CUC— New film every week, free and open to the
public. 1:00 pm in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www. cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: FRIDAY CINEMA CYCLE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS— Enjoy movies about Social Networks at the Los
Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) Saturday, July 14
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QUE NO CULPE A NADIE DE MI MUERTE— Ramiro Daniel, award-winning director of ‘Princesas Desesperadas’, presents ‘Que no culpe a nadie de mi muerte’ (‘Let no one be blamed for my death’) returning Saturdays through July 28 at 8:30pm. Written by Humberto Robles and starring actor César Trujillo, it’s a tragic/comedic monologue, presented in Spanish, about a thirty-year-old woman waiting for a phone call to stave off her pending suicide. Will a phone call finally convince her to give
Sunday, July 15
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JOHNNY BARBER BATTLE POOL PARTY— 2nd annual
battle of the Vallarta barbers. La Wera Loca presents Johnny Barber Battle hosted by the most beautiful social club in the Marina Vallarta at Villarouse. The pool party starts at 2 pm followed by five judged categories: Fast Fade, Scissor Cut, Freestyle Design, Changed Look, Beard. Registration required. 1000 pesos include lunch and up to all 5 categories. Limited space. Live poolside DJ Vacay from Portland, Oregon USA. Many vendors attending from tattoo shops, supply stores, barberías, smoke shops, swimwear lines, and more! Full Bar and menu, beautiful cabanas, and gorgeous people. Free to public. And includes a welcome drink for all guests. Begins 2 pm at Vallarouse (Pelicanos 104, Marina Vallarta | www.facebook.com/theacademiateam) Tuesday, July 17
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DINNER AND A MOVIE: WEST SIDE STORY— This week’s film
begins at 7:15 pm, and will be preceded by a short, 15-minute introduction by local musicologist, Paco Ojeda. Presented in English with Spanish subtitles when available. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com)
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EXPATS VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR— The local group of Expats In Vallarta is open to all ExPat residents, visitors and investors from other countries. This week’s happy hour will be at Champions Sports Bar at the Marriott Marina Hotel. Happy Hours are from 5-7 pm. There is no charge to attend, just pay for what you order. To make reservations for the Happy Hours and the Dinners, email sarawise45(at)gmail.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
WINE TASTING: PAIRING MEXICAN WINES AND CHEESES—
Enjoy the best Mexican wines paired to perfection with the best Mexican artisan cheeses. All wines are exclusive, premium bottles and the cheeses are sourced directly from small producers. All cheeses are made in the European style (think