COSTA RICA HAPPENINS' / CALENDAR
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
APRIL 2008
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
APRIL 2008
All month - QUETZAL WATCHING - Macizo de la Muerte.
April 1 (1st Tues. of each month) - 9:39am Coffee/Tea Social, 10am Meeting
NEWCOMERS MONTHLY MEETING - 249-2673 / CasaFloraDora1@yahoo.com
March-April
CARIBBEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL - PLAYA CHIQUITA, Limon
April 4 (1st Fri. of each month)
An informal LUNCH GATHERING FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS/FAMILY OF COSTA RICA LIVING MESSAGE BOARD (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CostaRicaLiving) with ARCR's (http://www.ARCR.net) Ryan Piercy. They're usually at Las Mazitas Mexican Restaurant (located diagonally across from Banco Costa Rica on Calle 40, just North of Paseo Colon. This is 3 1/2 blocks directly down the street - north - from the ARCR office.) Check the board for the latest info or contact Allen Dickinson at humphree@bellsouth.net
April 5 (Sat.) – 6pm
WOMEN’S CLUB OF CR’S BRAZILIAN FIESTA – BELEN (San Antonio) - A night of dining, dancing, Brazilian dancers, a raffle and silent auction and raising $$ for their various projects.
COST: 15,000-c (includes a welcome drink, bocas, dinner,
LOCATION: El Rodeo Country Inn (near the big blue Panasonic building)
CONTACT: 285-1276 / macandpat@gmail.com / 249-1208 / 369-7992 / jaygrace@racsa.co.cr
April 5-12
INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL – SAN JOSE - Theatre, dance, concerts and exhibits.
April 5
FESTIVAL - SAN VINCENTE DE MORAVIA
April 5-6 (Sat. and Sun.)
NATIONAL SURF CIRCUIT - DOMINICAL - FINALS April 26-27 in front of Hotel Terraza del Pacifico on Playa Hermosa. CONTACT: 244-2400 / www.SurfingCR.net
April 7 - (1st Monday [except January & July])
The Little Theatre Group of Costa Rica MONTHLY SOCIAL MEETING / OPEN HOUSE, at the Shakespeare Bar downstairs at the Teatro Laurence Olivier. HOURS: 7-9pm. http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org
April 11 (and Week of)
JUAN SANTAMARIA DAY/ Anniversary of the Battle of Rivas - LEGAL HOLIDAY* Week long celebrations, bands parades, concerts, dances. Especially big in Alajuela.
This is Costa Rica’s National Hero. Born in Alajuela, The barefoot, born of a single mother, volunteered to throw a burning torch onto the thatched roof of a building in Rivas, Nicaragua, during the 1856 battle against the troops of American Filibustero, William Walker, who were barricaded against the Costa Rican forces. Santamaria died in the effort, and has become truly a legend. William Walker, on the other hand was eventually captured by the British, handed over to Honduran forces, and executed by fusilado (firing squad). Juan Santamaria’s nickname was “El Erizo” (hedgehog), because of his spiky hair. Week long celebrations include marching bands, parades, concerts and dances. (from http://www.jacosun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid=39)
April 11-20 (Fri.-Sun.)
INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL - SAN JOSE - LOCATION: Sabana Park
April 12-14
TOUR TO TORTUGUERO - COST: $155/pp double occupancy includes bus, 2 nights accommodations, 3 meals & 2 tours. CONTACT: Patricia Gallardo - p_gallard@hotmail.com / 225-6657 / 359-8669
April 14
U.S. Embassy celebrate Juan SantaMaria Day - Closed
April 16-25
FESTIVAL - SANTA ANA (SAN RAFAEL)
April 17-20 (Thurs.-Sun.)
REAL ESTATE EXPO – ALAJUELA - LOCATION: Mall International. CONTACT: www.ExpoRealtyCR.tk
April 19 (Sat. and Sun. April 20)
FESTIVAL IMPERIAL CONCERT - SAPRISSA STADIUM - ALAJUELA - Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Cafe Tacuba, Babasonicos, Le Pop. COST: 10,900-30,900. TICKETS: www.FestivalImperial.com/entradas.html or www.specialticket.net/musicales.html
April 19 (Sat. - 3rd Sat. of each month) & Sun. April 20
GAY WEEKEND PARTY – LA FORTUNA/ARENAL - Palo Verde Resort hosts this monthly weekend party with drag shows, dj, dancers, b’bque on Sun. COST: Entrance – 3,000-c plus drinks, food and accommodations (460-9791 / www.BambuRoom.com)
April 20 (Sun.)
FESTIVAL IMPERIAL CONCERT - SAPRISSA STADIUM - ALAJUELA - Seal, Enrique Iglesias, Duran Duran, Seal, Porpartes. TICKETS: www.FestivalImperial.com/entradas.html or www.specialticket.net/musicales.html
April 20 (Sun. - 3rd weekend of each month)
GAY WEEKEND PARTY – B’BQUE – LA FORTUNA/ARENAL - noon - Palo Verde Resort’s B’Bque. COST: Entrance – FREE (460-9791 / www.BambuRoom.com)
April 21 (3rd Mon. of each month)
ORCHID ASSOCIATION / Asociacion Costarricense de Orquídeas – Moravia - Monthly meeting. LOCATION: el Colegio de Ingenieros Agrónomos - d el Cementerio de Moravia, 300 Oeste, 100 Norte y 200 Oeste. CONTACT: www.Ticorquideas.com / info@ticorquideas.com / 240-4269
April 24-25
ARCR LIVING IN COSTA RICA SEMINAR for people considering moving to Costa Rica (233-8068 / 221-2053 / seminar@CasaCanada.net / http://www.ARCR.net) (to me this is a MUST!!! COST: Non-Members: $50 (if you join, $25 will be deducted from the membership fee). Members: $25 (includes lunch/coffee breaks)
April 25
FESTIVAL - TARRAZU
April 26-27 (Sat. and Sun.)
NATIONAL SURF CIRCUIT FINALS - PLAYA HERMOSA - LOCATION: in front of Hotel Terraza del Pacifico on Playa Hermosa. CONTACT: 244-2400 / www.SurfingCR.net
Last week in April
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT - ESCAZU (San Rafael)
April 27-29 ('07)
EXPOFERIA DEL CLIMA - ATENAS - LOCATION: Parque de Atenas
Fri. 7pm - Fire Ceremony in the town park
Sat. 2pm - Children's Theater at 2 p.m.
Sat. 7pm - Concert and Ballet.
Sun. 10am - Traditional Ox Cart Parade followed by a folkloric presentation
Last Week of April or beginning of May???
UNIVERSITY WEEK / SEMANA UNIVERSITARIA UNIVERISIDAD DE COSTA RICA: University of Costa Rica (San Pedro). Concerts, exhibits, parades and craziness!!!
29-30 (Last Weekend in April)
CAFE LOS SANTOS TOURISM EXPO/FAIR
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Like life in Costa Rica (and around the world especially these days!!), things are CONSTANTLY changing, details aren't available, some info is from previous years so dates change, etc.
This is list BY FAR NOT a complete list and it will be updated regularly with other events, seminars and more details so check back regularly!!
HAVE ANY OTHER EVENTS, SEMINARS, DETAILS TO ADD/CHANGE?
PLEASE e-mail us at CostaRicaEventsCalendar@gmail.com (the more details, the easier it is for folks to go!!)
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