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Calendar of Events

This calendar contains a sampling of events scheduled across the island. All are open to the public. Most require no reservations. Many are free. We recommend that you plan on attending at least one of these events during your visit to Puerto Rico so that you can get a sampling of the culture. You will likely find local food and music at almost all of these events. And where there’s music, there’s bound to be singing and dancing!

We’ve also included a list of holidays observed here in Puerto Rico. On some holidays (Good Friday comes to mind), the island virtually shuts down. If you’re planning on taking a tour or visiting an attraction on one of these holidays, we suggest that you call ahead just to make sure they’re going to be open.

    Year-Round Events
    7 days/weekDaily Fort Orientation Talksevery hour on the hour
     A National Park Service ranger provides a short, informational talk everyday, every hour on the hour, in the main plaza of both Castillos San Felipe del Morro and San Cristobal. Duration of the talk is approximately 20 minutes.
     Main Plaza of El Morro and Fort San Cristóbal
     787-729-6777
    when cruise ships are in portArtisans Market at Plaza Darsenasthroughout the day
     Visit the artisans and other vendors in the area around La Casita when there are cruise ships in port.
     near La Casita Visitor Center, on the bay
     787-722-1709
    MondaysSan Cristóbal Outworks Walk2:30pm
     Discover the outer defenses of Castillo San Cristóbal, an area available only on a ranger-guided tour. Wear walking shoes and bring drinking water. Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes.
     Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal
     787-729-6777
    MondaysJuan Carlos Flamenco Guitarist & Flamenco Dancers8:00pm
     Flamenco music & dance show, $28/person includes one drink. November - April only.
     Escambron Beach Club in Old San Juan
     787-409-5376
    MondaysHumberto Ramerez Big Band8pm
     Traditional and Puerto Rican Jazz. $10 cover charge. Presented by Heineken.
     Yerba Buena Restaurant 1350 Ashford Ave, Condado
     787-721-5700
    TuesdaysLe-Lo-Lai Program6:00pm
     Folkloric Song & Dance
     San Cristobal Fort, Old San Juan
     787-721-2400, ext 2715
    first TuesdayNoche de Galerias6:00-9:00pm
     Various art galleries, restaurants and museums open their doors on the first Tuesday of the month in Feb - May and Sep - Dec.
     Art Galleries, Restaurants and Museums in Old San Juan
     787-721-6363
    TuesdaysJuan Carlos Flamenco Guitarist & Flamenco Dancers8:00pm
     Flamenco music & dance show, $28/person includes one drink. November - April only.
     Escambron Beach Club in Old San Juan
     787-409-5376
    first WednesdaysSalsa Afternoons with a Coffee Aroma
     Enjoy a lovely afternoon listening to music of Orquesta Kandel.
     Santiago Palmer Square, Caguas
     787-744-8833
    WednesdaysLive Salsa Music9pm
     Free live salsa music. Buffalo Wings Restaurant is located at the Luiz Munoz Marin (SJU) Aiport across from terminal C, adjacent to the parking deck.
     Buffalo Wings Restaurant @ the LMM (SJU) airport
     787-253-2111
    Wed - SunPonce Museum of Art @ Plaza
     Visit the rotating art exhibit at Plaza las Americas. Hours are Wed - Fri 12noon - 7pm, Saturday 11am - 8pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm.
     Plaza las Americas, third floor
     787-200-7090
    FridaysAgricultural Marketmorning
     Farmers gather every Friday in the plaza with their products - ornamental plants, fruits, vegatables, and small farm animals.
     Agropecuaria Plaza, San Sebastian
     787-896-1670
    FridaysDiscover Nature of OSJ9am-noon
     A guided walk through the streets of OSJ to learn about the different ecological components of the historic city. Reservations required. Call for reservations. Offered by the Conservation Trust of PR.
     Old San Juan
     787-722-5834
    first FridayPaso Fino Horse Show
     Enjoy a beautiful hacienda and an exquisite exhibition of beautiful horses that execute complex moves to the rhythm of music.
     Puerto Rican School of Equestrain Arts / Hacienda Don Carmelo
     787-858-1378 & 787-723-6531Visit web site for more info
    last FridayBoheiam Nightsevening
     Music festival that includes local poems and folk, romantic and Latin American music.
     Degetau Street, Carolina
     787-752-0703
    FridaysLe-Lo-Lai Program7:00pm
     Folkloric Song & Dance
     Plaza Darsena in Old San Juan
     787-721-2400, ext 2715
    FridaysFlamenco Dance Show8:00pm
     Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner.
     Barrachina, Fortaleza St., Old San Juan
     787-725-7912
    second & last FridaysBomba & Plena Show8:00pm
     Afro-puertorican music and dance show. Free admission. Free parking.
     Cultural & Ecotourism Center in Pinones, Road 187 KM 4.3
     768-253-9707Visit web site for more info
    weekendsArtisan Exhibits10:00am - 8:00pm
     Artisans, food vendor, and music most weekends.
     Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan
     787-722-1709
    SaturdaysLighthouse @ El Morro3:30pm
     Discover the lighthouse at El Morro with a park guide.
     El Morro Fort
     787-729-6754
    SaturdaysSan Cristóbal Outworks Walk2:30pm
     Discover the outer defenses of Castillo San Cristóbal, an area available only on a ranger-guided tour. Wear walking shoes and bring drinking water. Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes.
     Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal
     787-729-6777
    SaturdaysLe-Lo-Lai Program8:00pm
     Folkloric Song & Dance
     Plaza Ventana al Mar on Ashford Ave in Condado
     787-721-2400, ext 2715
    SaturdaysFlamenco Dance Show8:00pm
     Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner.
     Barrachina, Fortaleza St., Old San Juan
     787-725-7912
    first & third SatDiscover Nature of OSJ9am-noon
     A guided walk through the streets of OSJ to learn about the different ecological components of the historic city. Reservations required. Call for reservations. Offered by the Conservation Trust of PR.
     Old San Juan
     787-722-5834
    SundaysSan Cristóbal Tunnel Tour10:30am
     Explore the legendary tunnels of Castillo San Cristóbal and discover the essential role they had as a hidden defense for the fortification system. Duration of tour is approx 45 minutes.
     Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal
     787-729-6777
    SundaysRomantic Sunset Concerts5:30-7:00pm
     Enjoy local music and dancing on the waterfront while the sun sets.
     Plaza Darsena, on the waterfront next to La Casita in Old San Juan
     787-722-1709
    SundaysNoche de Sevillanas6:30pm-11pm
     Free live music and dance show.
     Cuartel de Ballaja, Old San Juan
     787-775-9438
    third SundayOld San Juan Children's Theater4:00pm-5:00pm
     Clowns, puppets, games, music and other activities for kids.
     Paseo La Princesa, Old San Juan
     787-721-2400
    last SundayHeineken Ventana al Jazz5pm
     Free live jazz, the last Sunday of each month, presented free at Ventana al Mar in the Condado.
     Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave in Condado
     
    Major Holidays in 2010
    Jan 1New Year's DayMost everything closed.
    Jan 6Three King's Day (Día de Reyes)Most everything closed.
    Jan 11Eugenio Maria de Hostos Day
    Jan 18Martin Luther King Day
    Feb 15Presidents Day
    Feb 18Luis Muñoz Marín Day
    Mar 22Emancipation Day
    Apr 2Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Most everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open.
    Apr 4Easter SundayMost everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open.
    Apr 19Jose de Diego Day
    May 9Mother's DayStores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open.
    May 31Memorial Day
    Jun 20Father's DayStores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open.
    Jun 24Saint John's Day (Día de San Juan Bautista)
    Jul 4US Independence Day
    Jul 19Luis Muñoz Rivera Day
    Jul 25Puerto Rico's Constitution Day
    Jul 27Jose Celso Barbosa Day
    Sep 6Labor Day
    Oct 11Columbus Day
    Nov 8Election Day
    Nov 11Veterans' Day
    Nov 19Discovery of Puerto Rico Day
    Nov 25Thanksgiving Day (Acción de Gracias)Stores are closed. Forts are closed.
    Dec 24Christmas Eve (Noche Buena)
    Dec 25Christmas Day (Navidad)Stores are closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque is closed.
     
    February 2010
    all monthWhale Watching
     Annual migration of the humpback whales. The Rincon Lighthouse provides one of the best viewing locations.
     Beaches in Rincon
     
    Feb 26-28Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit
     17th annual surfing competition, featuring surfers from around the world.
     Domes Beach, Rincon
     Visit web site for more info
    Feb 20 - Mar 15Puerto Rico Casals Festival 2010
     Annual classical music festival. Guest performers include the stunning Japan-born violinist Midori; two pianists of great prestige: chamber music legend Menahem Pressler and Vladimir Feltsman in an all-Chopin recital; and world-acclaimed soprano Ana María Martínez, a favorite of the great opera houses, including the Met, La Scala, Covent Garden, and the Salzburg Festival.
     Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center
     787-721-7727Visit web site for more info
     
    March 2010
    thru Mar 15Puerto Rico Casals Festival 2010
     Annual classical music festival. Guest performers include the stunning Japan-born violinist Midori; two pianists of great prestige: chamber music legend Menahem Pressler and Vladimir Feltsman in an all-Chopin recital; and world-acclaimed soprano Ana María Martínez, a favorite of the great opera houses, including the Met, La Scala, Covent Garden, and the Salzburg Festival.
     Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center
     787-721-7727Visit web site for more info
    all monthWhale Watching
     Annual migration of the humpback whales. The Rincon Lighthouse provides one of the best viewing locations.
     Beaches in Rincon
     
    Mar 8-14Puerto Rico Open PGA Tour
     Official PGA Tour event. Held at the Trump International Golf Club at Coco Beach in Rio Grande.
     Trump International Golf Club, Rio Grande
     Visit web site for more info
    Mar 19-21Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
     Formerly called the Culebra Heineken International Regatta, this yacht racing regatta is the second leg of the Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle.
     Palmas del Mar Yacht Club
     787-413-7702Visit web site for more info
    Mar 21Taste of Rum 2010
     Event featuring live music, a wide variety of local and international rums, food sampling, seminars on the rum-distilling process, bomba/plena shows and a bartender competition.
     Puerto Rico Tourism Company Building, Old San Juan
     

 

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