Puerto Rico Events For This Weekend

Friday, August 4

Night in Paradise

@ Plaza de Dorado, Dorado

6 PM - 11 PM

Outdoor event held the first Friday of every month in Dorado's town square. Features latin and urban music, food tasting from featured restaurants and alcoholic beverages for sale.

Free admission


Saturday, August 5

Puerto Rico Comics Festival

@ El Mercado Libre, Roberto H. Todd Ave., San Juan

9 AM - 6 PM

This event highlights Puerto Rico's homegrown comic book industry. Featuring several local artists. A food  truck will be on site.

Free Admission


Cine Del Estuario

@ Condado Lagoon, San Juan

7 PM -10 PM

Showing of the Disney movie "Moana" on a large outdoor screen by Condado Lagoon. Bring your own chairs, blankets and food.

Free admission


PRFC vs Jacksonville Armada FC (Soccer)

@ Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, Bayamón

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Puerto Rico Football Club plays a North American Soccer League season game against Jacksonville, Florida's Armada.

Tickets: $10-$50


Sunday, August 6

Rincón Sunset Festival 2017

@ Plaza De La Amistad, Rincón

1 PM - 8 PM

Family oriented event featuring live music, petting zoo, exotic animal exhibits, artisans and food vendors.

Free admission


Emoji Fun Race 5K

@ Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan

7 AM - 12 PM

Pick your favorite emoji and create a team to participate in this fun race.

Registration: $30 pp, or $25 pp for groups of 4 or more.

The Puerto Rico Monitor cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the  above listings. They are based on  the best information available at the time of writing.

Puerto Rico Events For This Weekend

Friday, July 21

Fajardo Patron Saint Festival

@ Plaza de Recreo, Fajardo

6 PM - 12 AM

This eastern coastal municipality holds its annual patron saint festivities from Wednesday to Sunday. Food vendors, carnival rides, boxing card, live music and floats.

Free admission


Gallery Nights

@ Plaza De Recreo Rey Fernando II, Carolina

6 PM - 11 PM

Enjoy art, live music, salsa lessons and the opportunity to taste local gastronomy at the plaza in downtown Carolina.

Free admission


Melao Melao Beach Festival

@ Puerto Nuevo Public Beach, Vega Baja

7 PM - 12 AM

Food vendors, live music and sporting events in a beach party setting. Runs from Friday to Sunday.

Free admission



Saturday, July 22

Loíza Patron Saint Festival

6 PM - 12AM

@ Medianía, Loíza

Loíza probably has the most unique patron saint festivities in Puerto Rico, and they stretch from July 21 to July 30, taking place at different spots throughout town each day. Loíza's festivities are known for their many processions, African influence and distinctive "vejigante" masks.

Free admission


Vieques Summer Festival & Carnaval

@ Vieques Town Square

7 PM - 12 AM

The offshore municipality's patron saint festivities include live music, food stands, games of chance, sporting competitions, a marathon and bouncehouses. Runs from Thursday to Sunday, with a "carnaval" on the last evening.

Free admission


Bayamón Museum of Art Guided Tour

@ Ramón Luis Rivera Avenue, Bayamón

10 AM - 4:30 PM

45 minute guided tour of the permanent and temporary collections of the Bayamón Museum of Art. Call 787-269-4433 to register.

Free admission


Sunday, July 23

Playa Summer Tour 2017

@ Puerto Nuevo Public Beach, Vega Baja

11 AM - 5 PM

Radio stations Mega 106.9 and La Nueva 94 host this touring beach festival which is held at different PR beaches  through the summer. Games, contests, music will be on offer.

Free admission


World Salsa Congress / Street Welcome Fest

@ Plaza Del Mercado, Santurce, San Juan

6 PM - ???

The "biggest event in the world" for salsa dancers opens its 20th installment beggining on Sunday and running until July 29th. Sunday features a welcome party at the restaurant and bar-lined Plaza Del Mercado with live music and DJs.

No admission cost listed



The Puerto Rico Monitor cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the  above listings. They are based on  the best information available at the time of writing.

Puerto Rico Events For This Weekend

Friday, July 14


Villalba Patron Saint Festival

@ Plaza de Festivales, Villalba

1 PM - 12 AM

This south-central town's annual patron saint festivities run from Thursday to Sunday. Carnival rides, musical performances and food vendors, including the "Bacalaitos Food Fest" which highlights the well-known codfish fritter.

Free admission.


Cataño Patron Saint Festival

@ Malecón de Cataño, Las Nereidas Avenue, Cataño

6 PM - 12 AM

Cataño's patron saint festivites run from Wednesday to Sunday. Featuring live music, sporting and children's activities, carnival rides and food vendors.

Free admission


Saturday, July 15,


Medalla Light Lost In Paradise 2017

@ Guajataca tunnel, Isabela, Puerto Rico

5 PM - 1 AM

Electronic and dance music event with various acts and DJs performing live, among them Planet of the Drums and Desert Hearts. Tickets can be purchased at Kókomo, Waves, Echo Verde, Gravity, Treats, Blue Surf Shop, El Rex and The Room.

Tickets: $36-$92


Fish Festival

@ Plaza del Pescador, Cabo Rojo

9 AM - 12 AM

Event highlighting fish and fishermen, featuring fishing tournaments, domino competitions, live music, 5K race and children's activities.

Free admission


No Te Quedes Sin Bailar

@ Placita Roosevelt, Ing. José A. V. Canals Street, San Juan

7:30 PM - ??

Go dance at Roosevelt Square with the Realengos Salseros salsa band and DJ Luis Domenech. Happens every second Saturday of the month.

Free admission


Sunday, July 16


Playa Summer Tour 2017

@ Cerro Gordo Public Beach, Vega Alta

11 AM - 5 PM

Radio stations Mega 106.9 and La Nueva 94 host this touring beach festival which is held at different PR beaches  through the summer. Games, contests, music will be on offer.

Free admission


National Ice Cream Day 2017

@ Luis Muñoz Marín Park, San Juan

10 AM - 4:30 PM

Family-oriented event featuring live entertainment, ice cream workshops, games, prizes and free ice cream (one per person, while they last).

Free admission



The Puerto Rico Monitor cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the  above listings. They are based on  the best information available at the time of writing.



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Puerto Rico Events For This Weekend

Friday, June 23


Noche de San Juan

@ beaches across Puerto Rico

Traditional festival honoring Saint John. Revelers celebrate at the beach after dusk and jump "back first" into the ocean at midnight for good luck. Police presence is expected at most major beaches throughout the night. Avoid out of the way or poorly attended locations.


Inflalandia

@ Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan

Family-oriented event with bouncehouses, virtual reality games, sporting events, shows and other attractions geared towards children. Runs Friday and Saturday.

$15-$20 plus service charges


Saturday, June 24


Ceviche & Seafood Fest

@ Bahia Urbana, Pier 6, San Juan

Several restaurants offer tastings of their seafood dishes with prices ranging from $3-$5. Live music will be available.

$15 plus tax


Caribbean Exotic Pets Expo

@ Parque Ecuestre Trujillo Alto

The event bills itself as the largest exhibition of exotic animals in the Caribbean. Exhibits, artisans, vendors and seminars on animal care will be available, along with food and refreshments for sale.

Free admission.


Sunday, June 25


Ventana Al Jazz

@ Bahia Urbana, Pier 6, San Juan

Enjoy live jazz in a family friendly setting every last Sunday of the month. Chairs and coolers are allowed. Runs from 5-9 PM.

Free admission


LGBTIQ Pride Parade

@ Parque Del Indio, Condado, San Juan

March begins at 11:00 AM and will end at Tercer Milenio Park in Old San Juan, where entertainment will be provided.

Free admission.

Puerto Rico Activities For This Weekend

Friday, May 5

Playarte Nights

Boardriders Surf Bar holds this arts and culture event the first Friday of every month at La Pared beach. Live music, artisans and other presentations.

Where: La Pared beach, Herminio Diaz Navarro Street, Luquillo
When: 7 PM - 12 AM
Admission: Free


Pineapple Festival

Chefs from restaurants around La Parguera present pineapple-based dishes. Live music and vendors will also be available. A 5k run will take place Saturday. Festival runs all weekend.

Where: La Parguera, Lajas
When: 9 AM - 11 PM
Admission: Free



Saturday,  May 6

La 18: Art & Gastronomy on Wheels

Fair featuring visual arts, design and several food trucks. Runs Saturday and Sunday.

Where: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
When: 11 AM - 9 PM
Admission: Free


Guajataca Carnival

Live entertainment, float parade, carnival rides, vendors. Runs from Friday to Sunday.

Where: Pedro Hernández Basketball Arena parking lot, Quebradillas
When: 7 PM - 12 AM
Admission: Free



Sunday, May 7

Expomecanika 2017

Convention for those interested in the building or repair of motor vehicles, aircraft or boats

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Center, Guamaní Street, San Juan
When: 9 AM - 6 PM
Admission: Free


Urban Market at Ventana Al Mar

Farmer's market featuring local produce and food products taking place in Condado.

Where: 1054 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
When: 9 AM - 5 PM
Admission: Free

The Puerto Rico Monitor cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the  above listings. They are based on the best information available at the time of writing.

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Puerto Rico News Digest For August 23, 2016

OLYMPIANS PARADE THROUGH SJ TODAY

Photo: PR Olympic Committee

From Caribbean Business:

"The Puerto Rican Olympic delegation will celebrate on Tuesday the end of the
2016 Río de Janeiro games with a parade through San Juan. The participating
athletes include Javier Culson, Jaime Espinal, Franklin Gómez and Mónica Puig.
The caravan is slated to begin on Baldorioty de Castro Avenue and end at the Pu-
erto Rico Coliseum. The event is expected to begin at 2 p.m. and includes a stop
at the San Jorge Children’s Hospital and then continues toward the coliseum via
Fernández Juncos Avenue..."

UP TO 270 ZIKA MICROCEPHALY CASES EXPECTED

From The San Juan Daily Star:

"U.S. health experts estimate that as many as 270 babies in Puerto Rico may be
born with the severe birth defect known as microcephaly caused by Zika infecti-
ons in their mothers during pregnancy. The estimate is the first to project the po-
tential impact of Zika on Puerto Rico, which has borne the brunt of the outbreak
in the United States. Puerto Rico had 13,186 laboratory-confirmed cases of Zika,
including 1,106 pregnant women, as of Friday. Rising infection rates of the virus
in Puerto Rico prompted the U.S. government to declare a state of public health
emergency last week..."

ECONOMISTS TO DISCUSS PROMESA IMPACT

From News Is My Business:

"The Puerto Rico Economists Association wiil address the impact of the Puerto
Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and pre-
sent, through successful cases, the recipe to achieve economic revitalization dur-
ing its upcoming annual conference, the organization announced. The 33rd ann-
ual meeting will take place Aug. 26, when, under the slogan of “The New Econ-
omic Recipe: Strategies for Economic and Social Revitalization,” several panels
comprising representation from government, academia and private industries will
discuss a range of topics..."

SAN JUAN ACTIVISTS PROTEST TAX EXCEPTIONS

From Democracy Now:

"In Puerto Rico, activists disrupted a business conference in San Juan on Friday
to protest laws that give new residents and some business owners complete exc-
eptions on a slew of taxes. The activists were also protesting against the PROM-
ESA law, which creates a new financial control board to oversee the island’s fin-
ancial affairs. During the protest, activists carried banners reading "The People
Before the Debt." The protest shut down the conference’s event registration for
parts of the day..."

Schedule for San Sebastian Street Festivities

The 'Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian', or simply 'SanSe' take place
in Old San Juan from January 15th to the 18th. Closing hours for
stage shows and businesses on each night are posted below:


Day                             Closing Time For Stages    For Businesses

Thursday, Jan. 15         11:00PM                            12:00AM  

Friday, Jan. 16              12:00AM                             1:00AM

Saturday, Jan. 17          12:00AM                             1:00AM

Sunday, Jan 18             10:00 PM                            11:00PM



The full schedule appears below, or can be accessed at
https://www.facebook.com/fiestascallesanseb.

Low Cost Dog Vaccinations Tomorrow In Trujillo Alto

Tomorrow 11/15/14 at the Parque Ecuestre Familiar in Trujillo Alto,

9AM-5PM. $25 for complete dog vaccination and deworming. Free

refreshments. Sponsored by the City of Trujillo Alto.

Thank you to Reddit user brumaza for posting this.