Coffee & Headlines • May 21, 2025

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Vallarta Gay + Community Center announces ‘Safe Zone.’
https://vallartagaycommunitycenter.com/

Meet Mr. Beast, the YouTuber who pissed off the Mexican Government.
https://www.vulture.com/article/mrbeast-mexico-controversy-explained.html

Watch Mr. Beast’s controversial video.

The Cuale Spay Neuter Clinics volunteers are hard at work, but need your help.
https://pawsandclawspv.org/donate/ or reach out to Angela Kelleher


LEISURE

A special shoutout for Pizza Joe 2.0, an awesome option for relaxing al fresco dinner in Emiliano Zapata. Try it in the early evening—the sun will not shine directly on you and the breeze will keep things fresh and comfortable.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570092836518

Help the International Friendship Club by filling out their Participation/Events Survey.
https://www.facebook.com/ifcpuertovallarta/posts/pfbid02nna8yFKkc4z1aPjwd8Q5jLRT728xZKFysY3VhVLVDpVPXnJXJMFt8HJjY6MDnEyLl


SURVEY SAYS: Which kind of new places in Puerto Vallarta are you most excited to discover?

We begin a new series of weekly surveys on Mondays. The survey will be in the show notes, and the results will be discussed the following Monday, when a new survey will be revealed!

COVER SHOT: Amy Armstrong and Sargento Dan nailed it during their one-time-only performance of ‘Happy.’

The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly interview series by Paco Ojeda | Coffee & Headlines, featuring in-person interviews with—and giveaways from—local event promoters, and product/service providers. If you are a local event producer, organizing a fundraiser, offering a weekly special at your restaurant, or performing at a local venue, we’d love to interview you. It’s FREE, but you must register. LEARN MORE HERE:


EVENTS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/


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