Friday, May 18, 2012

What’s On

Puerto Rico is an energetic island that has plenty to offer everyone. Here you will find a selection of the events that are happening in the coming months.

We will do our best to detail all of the major events and those more off-beat events that are happening here in Puerto Rico. The events listed in this section are based on information obtained from online as well as local media. If you are planning on going to one of the events, please contact the organizers ahead of time, to make sure that the event is taking place.

Check back regularly as new events are added all the time.

Regular Events

Bioluminescent Bay (Bio-bay) Tours

Puerto Rico has three bio-bays - check out the moon calendar for the best times to view these natural phenomena

Noche de Galerias

First Tuesday of the month 6:00-9:00pm
Various art galleries, restaurants and museums in Old San Juan have an open door policy during Feb - May and Sep - Dec.

Le-Lo-Lai Show

This is a local music and dance show
Tuesday - San Cristobel Fort at 6pm
Friday - Alambiqu Beach, Isla Verde (Carolina) at 7pm
Saturday - Plaza Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave, Condado at 8pm

Boheiam Nights

Last Friday of the month
This is a local music festival located at Degetau Street, Carolina

La Casita Festival

Saturday and Sunday near the Old San Juan piers from 6:00-8:00pm
Local artists and artisans gather at Plaza Danza

also on a Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan, you will find local artists and artisans

May 2012

May 4-13, San Juan International Artisan's Festival FERNIART 2012, Old San Juan
Annual artisan festival featuring 100+ Puerto Rican and International artisans
Where: Various locations around Old San Jaun
More Info
May 5-6, Arecibo Patron Saint Festival
Annual festival with music, food and parades
May 14 – 20, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week
The first Puerto Rico Restaurant Week will feature set course menus for $29 or $39. Restaurant will be taking part throughout San Juan and the San Juan Metro Area
More Info
May 14-20, Danza Week, Ponce
Weeklong celebration of the traditional Puerto Rican Dance, the Danza, including concerts, parades, and period dress
Where: Las Delicias Plaza, Ponce
May 18 – 20, Summer Festival, Crash Boat Beach
Annual festival at Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla featuring, live music and great food
May 20, 40th PR Danza Week's Period Ball, San Juan
Annual ball where people dress in 19th century period
Where: Arrivi Theater in Santurce, San Juan
May 26-27, Emerald of the South Carnival, Patillas
Carnival featuring artisans, food kiosks and parades
Where: Nestor Vazquez Recreational Center in Patillas
May 26-27, Puerto Rico Comic Con 2012, San Juan
San Juan Convention Center is the home for this year’s Puerto Rico ComicCon. Exhibitions and retailers for tos of you that love this genre
Where: San Juan Convention Center
More Info
May 26-27, Carolina Patron Saint Festival
Annual festival in honor of San Fernando de la Carolina featuring live music, artisans and food

June 2012

Jun 1, Ricky Martin Foundation Golf Tournament, Rio Grande
Annual golf tournament
Where: Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande
Website
Jun 1-3, Sugarcane Festival, Hatillo
Annual Festival is featuring music, artisans and food kiosks
Jun 3, Gay Pride Parade, Condado
Annual gay pride festival
Where: Ashford Ave in Condado, San Juan
Jun 9, Free Admission to El Morro Fort & Fort San Cristobal, Old San Juan
Free admission to celebrate Get Outdoors Day
Jun 15-17, Crab Festival, Guanica
Annual crab festival featuring food kiosks, artisans and more
Where: The Malecon in Guanica

Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes

Resource: Que Pasa Magazine, local media