Sunday brings live music and an animal fundraiser to Lo de Marcos. Later in the week, you can meet the makers at La Peñita’s Thursday market, follow a five-course dinner through Punta de Mita, or catch a late set in Sayulita. Here’s what’s on, day by day. All times are local to the venue.
Sunday, November 15 · La Cruz and Lo de Marcos
Start at the marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, where the Sunday market runs 9 a.m.–2 p.m. In Lo de Marcos, Sip ’N Snip runs 3–6 p.m. at Casa Vista, up the hill on Calle Maestros. Los Churros will play live for the Amigos de Animales fundraiser. 500 pesos includes two tacos and your choice of a glass of wine or two beers. For tickets, WhatsApp Rhonda at +52 327 112 7663. Market calendar · Fundraiser flyer
Monday, November 16 · Bucerías and La Peñita
Bucerías’ Corredor Gastronómico is listed for 9 a.m.–2 p.m. In La Peñita, the English-language AA meeting starts at 10 a.m. at the Catholic church. Use the back entrance and head upstairs. The group also meets Thursday at the same time. Municipal market schedule · La Peñita community notice
Tuesday, November 17 · San Pancho and Nuevo Nayarit
San Pancho’s artisan market runs 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. In Nuevo Nayarit, the Riviera Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.–2 p.m. behind the Centro Empresarial, Paseo de los Cocoteros 55. For those interested in what goes on in restaurant kitchens, Festival Gourmet’s Chefs Talk Show starts at 11 a.m. at the Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas. Market calendar · Nuevo Nayarit market location · Festival program
Wednesday, November 18 · Bucerías
The Bucerías Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.–1 p.m. It closes an hour earlier than most of the week’s other markets. Municipal market calendar
Thursday, November 19 · La Peñita and Punta de Mita
At La Peñita’s Thursday market, look for Viky Robelo’s Second Chance project. Local children turn used clothing into bags, hats and aprons that Viky sells at the market. In Punta de Mita that evening, the Gourmet Safari takes diners through Hoja Santa, Zicatela and Tuna Blanca. Meet at Hoja Santa at 5:45 p.m. for the 6 p.m. start. The five-course dinner with pairings is 2,900 pesos. Tara Spears’s story on Viky · Festival details and tickets
Friday, November 20 · Sayulita and Punta Mita
Sayulita’s Mercado del Pueblo runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Calle Revolución, with produce, prepared food, crafts and music. At 6 p.m., Mesas Marinas Baja–Mita brings Baja California and Nayarit chefs together at Kupuri Beach Club. The 3,500-peso ticket includes a welcome cocktail, tasting menu and wine pairings. Sayulita market · Festival details and tickets
Saturday, November 21 · Morning markets and live music in Sayulita
The municipal calendar lists three Saturday markets from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: Lo de Market in Lo de Marcos, Quiosco Farmers Market in Nuevo Nayarit and Mercado Punta de Mita. That evening, Yemanjo brings live trumpet, percussion and vocals to a DJ set at Elixir Temple, Manuel Navarrete 7, Sayulita. The event runs 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Market calendar · Concert details and tickets
Have a community event for next week? Send the date, time, venue and organizer’s link to jaltembasol@gmail.com.
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