COSTA RICA CALENDAR / HAPPENINS’
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
MARCH 2008
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
MARCH 2008
Feb. 25 (Mon.) till March 3 (Mon.)
FLAG FOOTBALL WORLD CUP - ITINERARY: http://magicalmiketours.com/FlagFootball/WCFlag08Agenda.asp.
LOCATION: Santo Domingo de Heredia
Feb. 27-March 2 (Wed.-Sun.) - Wed.-Fri. 3-10pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-8pm.
EXPO CONSTRUCCION Y VIVIENDA (Construction and Building/Housing Expo) - CARIARI - Sponsored by the Costa Rican Construction Chamber and the Inter-American Construction Industry Federation (they're expecting about 20,000 people this year!!).
COST: Wed.-Fri. - FREE, Sat. and Sun. - 1,500, Seniors and Kids under 12 - FREE!!
LOCATION: PIMA Exhibition Center in Barreal de Heredia at the National Food Storage and Distribution Center (CENADA) - 1km East of Real Cariari Shopping Center (parking 1,500-c).
CONTACT: 253-5757 / http://www.Construccion.co.cr/expo2008/inicio_en.html
Daily (starting Feb. 22) till March 9 (Sat.)
CAR EXPO / EXPO MOVIL - BELEN (San Antonio)
Check out or buy the latest models of Fiat, Susuki, Nissan, Toyota, Great WALL, Subaru, Volvo, Jaguar, Sling, Hyundaii, Chevrolet, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Citroen, Renault, Peugeut,Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Lexus, Alfa Romeo, Opel, Gmc, Cadillac, Volkswagen, Mercedez benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Smart, Isuzu, Audi, Geeluy +. There will also be reps from several Banks to help out with purchasing one.
COST: 2,000-c. Parking - 2,000-c.
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-7pm.
LOCATION: Next to the Lizano Factory - in front of the Pista to Alajuela.
March (and Feb.)
MONTEVERDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
All month
QUETZAL MATING SEASON / BIRD WATCHING - notably in Monteverde and Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte parks (www.1costaricalink.com/costarica/costarica-64.htm)
1st week of March
Bonanza Fairgrounds in SAN JOSE. Rodeos, COSTA RICAN BULLFIGHTS, horse races, local food and fun.
1st week of March
LIBERIA FIESTAS - GUANACASTE - Folklore, rides, concerts, more.
1st week of March
Annual CANINE FESTIVAL - SAN PEDRO, MONTES DE OCA - Festival honors Costa Rican mixed-breed dogs though all breeds are welcome, contests, raffles, prizes, costumes, flea market.
LOCATION: Plaza Roosevelt, San Pedro, Montes de Oca.
March 1 (Sat. and Feb. 29 Fri. - Open to the Public)
"Copa Siembra 2008" VIII SPORTS FESTIVAL/BENEFIT AT THE ESCAZU COUNTRY CLUB - This year you can choose to participate also in bowling, swimming, racquetball, mountain bike, spinning and a 5.5km run - all the while keeping only one goal in mind helping Hogar Siembra, a shelter that brings help to young and teenage girls in social risk. You can participate in a great tournament of your favorite sport (Golf, Tennis, Racquet, Bowling, Mountain Biking, Spinning. Swimming & 5.5km Run and have great fun at the CR Country Club. Fees include, the sport of your choice, Breakfast, Lunch, raffles and a great PARTY starting at 2pm on Sat. with music from MARTA Y LOS DEL BARRIO. This is open to other Club members, guests from other clubs, sport lovers, important personalities and friends, all together to help and compete in their favorite sport. Open to all Public starting at 7am with our renown Golf and Tennis tournaments. After a day of fun, we finish with an incredible party for all our friends and guests. Prepare yourself for great music, entertainment, auctions, prizes and trophies.
COST: $80pp and $30 for non-participating Companion (includes lunch and the party). 100% of this amount goes to the shelter.
LOCATION: Escazu (San Rafael) - Costa Rica Country Club.
CONTACT: You can register and get more information by calling the Country Club - 208-5000 / http://www.HogarSiembra.org
March 1 (Sat.) - 11am
NEIGHBORHOOD GET TOGETHER OF LOS LAURELES NEIGHBORS - ESCAZU - The Association in Los Laureles is inviting for a "get together" among the neighbors in order to know each other, share and enjoy a nice afternoon and have more solidarity so that we can work as a team.
LOCATION: Los Pinos Park located at Calle Jacarandas.
CONTACT: Rodolfo Feoli Mandas
March 1 (Sat.) - 1-5pm
SAT YOGA COOKING CLASS - Aspiring culinary artists are invited to this Gourmet Vegetarian Yogic Cooking Extravaganza! Sat Yoga Cooking is an artful blend of vegan and vegetarian cooking that also applies alkaline food- combining principles and guidelines to further challenge and delight our healthy eating boundaries. For this course, we draw from all the great culinary traditions of the world to bring you the most colorful, delicious and healthful dishes that will add a unique (if not exquisite) enjoyment to your daily eating habits. To your health! To beauty!
COST: SYI Students and pre-register/pay BY Feb. 23: 30,000-c Others: 33,000-c.
CONTACT: Radha´s Kitchen Staff at the Sat Yoga Institute - 288-3294 / 228-1503 / 891-6486 / www.SatYogaInstitute.org / info@SatYogaInstitute.org
LOCATION: Escazu - Bello Horizonte, 300 mts South East from Plaza Rolex
March 1 (Sat.) - 7pm
Diego Maradona in Costa Rica - Bringing other soccer stars to play against Ticos.
LOCATION: TIBAS-Ricardo Saprissa Stadium.
CONTACT: 509-1042 / 206-7770
March 1 (Sat.)
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - JACO - A Pacific Coast Golf Tournament/Benefit for "La Fundacion Infantil Ronald McDonald" to buy wheelchairs for children with physical disabilities and limited resources.
COST: $150.
LOCATION: Los Suenos Marriott.
CONTACT: 630-9012
March 1-2 (Sat. and Sun.)
LATIN AMERICAN PILATES CONVENTION – CARIARI
LOCATION: Hotel Ramada Herradura.
CONTACT: www.PilatesFitnesStudio.com / Info@PilatesFitnesStudio.com / 201-9038 / 201-9018
March 1-2 (Sat. and Sun.)
ONION FAIR – SANTA ANA - Centro Agrícola Cantonal
March 1-16 (Feb. 29-)
LIBERIA FESTIVALS / FIESTAS - Horse Parade, concerts, rides, food, cattle exhibit, Costa Rican Bullfights.
March 1 (Sat.)
ASOCICION INTERCAMBIO CULTURAL ALEGRIA FESTIVAL - SAMARA - Artistic presentations, party with Son Poeta (salsa, cumbia, music). March 2 - MALPAIS in concert. AICA' is a non-profit organization that promotes the intercultural exchange at international level in areas of artistic expression and supports measures for protecting the environment in Costa Rica.
LOCATION: Playa Buena Vista, Samara.
CONTACT: www.Aica-cr.de / mail@aica-cr.de / 656-8191
March 2 (Sun.)
ASOCICION INTERCAMBIO CULTURAL ALEGRIA FESTIVAL - SAMARA - MALPAIS in concert. AICA' is a non-profit organization that promotes the intercultural exchange at international level in areas of artistic expression and supports measures for protecting the environment in Costa Rica.
LOCATION: Playa Buena Vista, Samara.
CONTACT: www.Aica-cr.de / mail@aica-cr.de / 656-8191
March 2nd (Sat.)
CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY AT JALAPENO'S - ALEJUELA - Everyone is welcome, especially Tex-Mex food lovers and Texans.
LOCATION: 50 meters South of the Post Office.
CONTACT: Norm from Vida Tropical Hotel (www.VidaTropical.com) - 430-4027
March 2 (Sun.) - 10am-4pm
FESTIVAL DE CANES - CURRIDABAT - Dogs compete against each other in friendly competitions to become the kings and queens of the show. This is a benefit for the Asociación Nacional Protectora de Animales. Enjoy music, games for kids, food, and pet care education like parasite removal, vaccinations and adoption.
LOCATION: Plaza de Deportes José Maria Zeledon.
March 2 (Sun.) – 10am
DOG AND OWNERS CROSS-COUNTRY RACE-Cartago - LOCATION: Tejar del Guarco. CONTACT: www.uespra.org / 390-5607 / info@uespra.org
March 2 (Sun.) – 2pm
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT - CONCIERTOS EN LAS GRADAS – BLUES AND JAZZ - SAN JOSE - Miriam Jaraquín and Blues Latino brings piano and accordion, flute and saxophone to the stage with an acoustic jazzy sound. Sponsored by the Museos del Banco Central. LOCATION: Parque en el Espacio - the steps at the Museos del Banco Central/Gold Museum (below the Plaza de la Cultura)
March 2 and 3 (Sat. and Sun.)
FERIA BONANZA - A TASTE OF SPAIN - SANTA ANA - The Asociacion Costarricense de Criadores de Caballos Raza Espanola sponsors this weekend event featuring some of the best Spanish horses in Costa Rica (for show and sell) and promote Spanish cultural including MANY tasty traditional Spanish dishes like Paella. They will be showing as well as selling horses. LOCATION: Club Hípico la Carana - off the Autopista Prospero Fernandez West of the Forum
March 2 (Sat.)
THE CLEAR LIGHT OF BLISS: The Tibetan Path to Liberation - Guest teacher Robert Thurman (on video) will offer profound teachings of the Buddha (as well as Padmasambhava, Naropa, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa), accompanied by the live guided meditations led by Shunyamurti, who will also clarify and relate the secret Buddhist Tantra to the teachings of Advaita and Sat Yoga. Don't miss this ecstatic opportunity for illumination! COST: Students' "Early Bird" Fee (by Feb.25) $95; Regular: $115. Non student "Early Bird" fee (by Feb. 25): $100; regular fee paid at seminar: $125. Seminar fee may be pre-paid so either pay directly to their BAC account (email them for instructions) or at their institute Mon-Wed. 288-3294 / 228-1503 / 891-6486 / info@SatYogaInstitute.org / http://www.SatYogaInstitute.org
March 3 (1st Monday of each month [except January & July])
Entertainment by the new fabulous singing duo, the "Sheilettes" at 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. www.LittleTheatreGroup.org
March 4 (1st Tues. of each month) - 9:39am Coffee/Tea Social, 10am Meeting
NEWCOMERS MONTHLY MEETING “Tips on Cooking with Costa Rican Food & Food Products" – CUIDAD COLON - Presented by Grace Woodman. LOCATION: Colonia del Prado Clubhouse. CONTACT: 249-2673 / CasaFloraDora1@yahoo.com
March 4-6 (Mon.-Wed.)
WINE FESTIVAL - Pavas - Come to Auto Mercado in Plaza Mayor for a Wine Tasting. COST: 10,000-c
March 4 (1st Tues. of each month) - 11am
VFW MEETING of the Stanley "Sarge" Novak Post 11207 meetings of VFW and prospective members are welcome to join members in comradeship. LOCATION: Colonial Casino, 2nd Floor. CONTACT: 750-0453 / 228-2313
March 5-9 (Wed.-Sun.) - 9am-9pm
ART EXPOSITION - ESCAZU (San Rafael)
LOCATION: The soccer field just West of the Scotia Split/Mas x Menos and in front of San Rafael Church.
SPECIAL NOTE: Make sure to stop by one of MY FAV artists booth (#14) - Jude Maceren!! He's also offering a promo of 15% OFF his pieces with Coupon Code: JUDEART37 (make sure to print and show him for this exclusive Art Expo promo). Check out some of his works at http://JudeMaceren.com/fineart/frame8.html
March 5 (1st Wed. of each month)
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM - HEREDIA. This women's group gets together to work on peace activities, letters, editorials, campaigns for peace and human rights. Bilingual. CONTACT: Mitzi 433-7078
March 5 (1st and 3rd Wed. of each month)
THE CR TRADING AND INVESTMENT CLUB - This Discussion group meets to discusses stocks, bonds, economies, commodities, short- and long term investments and related information and share ideas and knowledge. Organizers do not solicit investments. CONTACT: Dan Chaput - 357-9591 / dc@g-advisors.com
March 6-9 (Thurs.-Sun.)
NATIONAL SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT - SANTA ANA - Organized by ANAGOLF.
LOCATION: Valle del Sol Golf Course.
CONTACT: www.AnaGolf.com
March 6 (Thurs.) - 7pm
READING GROUP "THE SPELL OF THE SENSUOUS" by David Abram - Students who wish to participate but who have not yet registered/bought the book, contact Sadananda at 891-6486.
COST: Others: $10.
CONTACT: Sat Yoga Institute - 288-3294 / 228-1503 / 891-6486 / www.SatYogaInstitute.org / info@SatYogaInstitute.org
LOCATION: Escazu - Bello Horizonte, 300 mts South East from Plaza Rolex (www.satyogainstitute.org/images/newsletter/syi-map-new.jpg)
March 6-9 (Thurs.-Sun.) – 10am-10pm
TRANSITARTE ART FESTIVAL – San Jose - Arts and culture activities.
LOCATION: Morazan, Espana and Jardin de Paz Parks
March 7 (Fri.) - 8pm
OPEN MIC - ESCAZU (San Antonio) - Please come and bring your instruments . If you don't play, please come to enjoy the performances. Most of the Harmony Roads crew will be there, and Suzanna Starcevic and Meg Yamamoto will do a few tunes. There will probably be a couple of aspiring poets will also participate and a few new faces and they need your support (they'd like to turn this into a monthly event if it goes well!!). 3 song limit (or 10 min. if you do poetry, dance, etc.). Come enjoy some food/drink and support our community musicians.
COST: FREE (please buy food and drink to support this endevour).
LOCATION: El Boyero - http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/CostaRicaClassifieds/photos/view/a128?b=2
March 7 - noon (1st Fri. of each month)
AMERICAN LEGION POST 10 ESCAZU MEETING. Past members as well as new members are welcome. LOCATION: Bar Poas on Avendia 7 between Calles 3 and 5 - SAN JOSE.
March 7 (the 1st Fri. of the 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
March 7 - noon (1st Fri. of each month)
AMERICAN LEGION POST 10 ESCAZU MEETING. Past members as well as new members are welcome. LOCATION: Bar Poas on Avendia 7 between Calles 3 and 5 - SAN JOSE.
March 7-8 (Fri. and Sat.)
BILINGUAL JOB FAIR - SAN JOSE - 3,000+ jobs are being offered at the fourth de "Feria Bilingüe de empleo" (bilingual job fair), organized by the Coalición Costarricense de Iniciativas de Desarrollo (Cinde - www.cinde.org). Applicants who are fluent in English will have the opportunity for jobs in areas of business administration, accounting, computer programming, electronics, customer service and technical support, among other positions from companies such as Companies like Proctor and Gamble, IBM, Intel, DHL, HP, Western Union, Orbis, Dole, Sykes and Oracle. Job seekers should use the information on the website to prepare a job application and curriculum vitae. Llober suggests that the information for submission should be in print and in digital format. In addition to English, a number of companies are also looking for applicants fluent in French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Mandarin and Cantonese.
LOCATION: SAN JOSE - Centro Nacional de la Cultura (Cenac), in the old Fábrica Nacional de Licores (Fanal). COST: FREE
March 7-9 (Fri.-Sun.)
ONION FAIR – SANTA ANA - Centro Agrícola Cantonal
March 7 (Fri.) - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm & Sundays 2:30pm - Feb. 29-March 16
"HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences. DIRECTIONS: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo. CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623. COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
March 8 (Sat.) - 9am-4pm
GARAGE SALE - ESCAZU (San Rafael) - X-box, play station 2, games, controls, stove, pin-pon table, DVD-VHS movies, electronics,r ugs, lots of clothes big and small sizes, new bike, 2 screen DVD tv-system for the car, laptop, monitor, computer & i-pod gadgets, some furniture and lot more. Something for everybody, great prices!!!
LOCATION: Urbanizacion Las Vistas Casa #55 (Behind Centro Comercial Paco, private little street across Fresh Market
CONTACT: 813-3844 / jenn_galan@ / Jennifer
March 8 (Sat.) - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm & Sundays 2:30pm - Feb. 29-March 16
"HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences. DIRECTIONS: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo. CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623. COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
March 8 (Sat.) - 1-5pm and March 9 (Sun.) 10am-5pm
THE SECRETS OF THE INNER LABYRINTH - ESCAZU - This is your initiation into an extraordinary spiritual adventure. After this seminar, your life will not be the same. You will take an X-ray of your soul and come to understand yourself as never before. You will come to understand why you act as you do, why the world is the way it is now, and what the future holds for us all. You will learn, among other things, how human beings really function—and how our present ego structure came to be; how the unconscious mind affects the conscious self—and the health of our body; why we get stuck in pathological patterns; how to transcend the ego and reach the superconscious--and gain the power of transformation; and what is the step-by-step process of reclaiming our unlimited Being. We will explore the insights and practices of all the yogas--kundalini yoga, swapna (dream) yoga, gyana yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga, etc. You will learn techniques of meditation and ways to change your thought circuits—and to taste the joy of true Presence. Those who have already attended Seminar One can always benefit from hearing this fundamental knowledge another time. Advanced students are invited to come at reduced fee, and to take advantage of the opportunity to serve as assistant teachers. Partial and some full scholarships and work-exchange opportunities are available to worthy students who are in need. COST: $125 for enrolled students; $150 for non-students. (Saturday refreshments and Sunday lunch included. Seminar fee may be pre-paid so either pay directly to their BAC account (email them for instructions) or at their institute Mon-Wed. 288-3294 / 228-1503 / 891-6486 / info@SatYogaInstitute.org / SatYogaInstitute.org
March 8-9 (Sat. and Sun.) - 6:30pm
FILMS IN THE PARK - "PASSWORD, UNA MIRADA EN LA OSCURIDAD" - SAN SEBASTIAN - Featuring award winning videos and films of 2007. LOCATION: Santa Rosa Park in front of Escuela Metalica South of San Jose
March 9 (2nd Sun. in March)
OXCART DRIVERS DAY / DIA DEL BOYERO: ESCAZU (San Antonio de) - Colorful parade of oxcarts, blessing of animals & crops by local priests.
March 9 (Sun.) - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm & Sundays 2:30pm - Feb. 29-March 16
"HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences. DIRECTIONS: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo. CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623. COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
March 9 (Sun.)
Mixed GOLF TOURNAMENT – LOS REYES
March 3-13 (2nd and 3rd week of March - traditionally around Holy Week?)
CHIVERRE FAIR - ALFARO RUIZ, ZARCERO, ALAJUELA (4km towards San Carlos) - Celebrating food made of the huge fruit (from the squash family) with sports, cultural events, dances, karaoke.
March 12 (2nd Wed. of each month) – 11am
WOMEN'S CLUB ANNUAL MARCH LUNCHEON – “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” - SAN JOSE – Take time “to smell the spring flowers” and enjoy the spectacular views from the 17th floor of the Aurola Holiday Inn while savoring a delicious lunch buffet and Sheila Morrison and Sally O'Boyle blending their voices in a whimsical vocal musical program. COST: 7,500-c in advance by March 8. LOCATION: Aurola Holiday Inn, 17th floor-Grande Salon Augusto. CONTACT: 268-6130 / 244-6683 / 282-6801 / http://www.WCCR.org
March 14 (Fri.) - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm & Sundays 2:30pm - Feb. 29-March 16
"HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences. DIRECTIONS: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo. CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623. COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
March 14-16 (Fri.-Sun.) – 9am-6pm
NATIONAL ORCHID EXPOSITION / EXPOSICION NACIONAL DE ORQUIDEAS – SAN JOSE - COST: 1,500-c. Seniors 1,000-c. LOCATION: Costa Rica Tennis Club - next to the Contraloria in Sabana Sur. CONTACT: www.Ticorquideas.com / info@Ticorquideas.com
March 14-23 (Fri.-Sun.)
CAMPEONATO PANAMERCIANO DE RACQUETBALL - LOCATION: San Jose Indoor Club
March 14 (Fri. - till Sun. March 17)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - SAN JOSE - Shannon's Bar (222-0835) - 1 block north of the Del Ray - Downtown.
March 15-23 (Basically from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday)
HOLY WEEK / SAMANA SANTA: Much of the Central Valley/San Jose virtually SHUTS DOWN Thurs-Sun. (including most banks) as most go to the Playa/beach. Governmental agencies (& many businesses) closed down from the Friday of the week BEFORE Easter weekend till that Tuesday (however, many CR employees have a tendency to get a big jump on holidays, so many will take off the Thurs. & Fri. BEFORE Palm Sunday). The U.S. Embassy is closed Thurs., Fri. & Mon.
March 15 (Fri. - March 14-17)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - SAN JOSE - Shannon's Bar (222-0835) - 1 block north of the Del Ray - Downtown.
March 15 (1st and 3rd Wed. of each month)
THE CR TRADING AND INVESTMENT CLUB - This Discussion group meets to discusses stocks, bonds, economies, commodities, short- and long term investments and related information and share ideas and knowledge. Organizers do not solicit investments. CONTACT: Dan Chaput - 357-9591 / dc@g-advisors.com
March 15-18 (Sat.-Tues.)
BUS TOUR TO BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA - COST: Ranges from $275-$310/pp double occupancy. CONTACT: Patricia Gallardo - p_gallard@hotmail.com / 225-6657 / 359-8669
March 15 (Sat.)
FARMER'S DAY – Throughout Costa Rica but especially in TIERRA BLANCA (to the first colonial church in Costa Rica)
March 15 (3rd Sat. of March)
SOL Y ARENA ATHLETIC RACE - PUNTARENAS - 10 km run on the beach, Puntarenas via Paseo de Los Turistas.
March 15 (Sat.) - Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm & Sundays 2:30pm - Feb. 29-March 16
"HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences. DIRECTIONS: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo. CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623. COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
March 15-16 (Sat. and Sun.)
NATIONAL SURF CIRCUIT - PLAYA CARMEN - Also April 5-6 in Dominical and the FINALS April 26-27 in front of Hotel Terraza del Pacifico on Playa Hermosa. CONTACT: 244-2400 / www.SurfingCR.net
March 16 (Sun.) – 8am-6pm
NEWCOMERS CLUB “SPRING FLING” - BELEN - Games, entertainment, bake sale, buffet and cash bar.
COST: non-members c8,000, paid in advance.
LOCATION: Club Campestre Espanol in La Ribera San Antonio de Belen.
CONTACT: 249-2673 / CasaFloraDora1@yahoo.com
March 16 (Sun.) - noon
TEJIENDO EN COSTA RICA SNB (A KNITTING AND CRAFTING GROUP) - HEREDIA - Whether you knit, crochet or craft or not - ALL are invited to join in this group to learn and/or create!
LOCATION: Giacommin in Heredia near Paseo de Las Flores.
CONTACT: http://knittejiendo.blogspot.com / glass_boo@yahoo.com
March 16 (Sun.) - 2:30pm
CLOSING NIGHT - "HYSTERIA" - The Sunday Times referred to it as "...wild, weird and funny, serious, compassionate and shocking, blasphemous and reverential, intellectual and frivolous, a factual fantasy. . . ". The play Hysteria was written by Terry Johnson. After a prolific life in Vienna, Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is in London escaping from WW-II and hoping for calm in his Golden Years. Unbeknownst to him, two visitors will wreck havoc on his quiet retreat. One is a Spanish painter that’s becoming famous for his surreal paintings and goes by the name of Dalí. The other is a nearly naked girl hiding in Freud’s closet. This recipe for disaster is completed by a strict Dr. Yahuda who, as Freud’s personal doctor, is concerned with peace and serenity in the household. What do these two transgressors want out of Freud and how can he keep their presence away from his doctor’s watchful eye? Leading the cast are Ron Boston, Lindsy Gutierrez, Ricardo Jimenez and Steve Friedman (Paula's hubby). Note: For Mature Audiences.
COST: 3,000-c adults, 1,500-c kids
LOCATION: Teatro Laurence Olivier - San Jose - Calle 28 and Avenida 2 - Sala Garbo.
CONTACT: http://www.LittleTheatreGroup.org / 355-1623.
March 15 (Fri. - March 14-17)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - SAN JOSE - Shannon's Bar (222-0835) - 1 block north of the Del Ray - Downtown.
2nd Week in March (every OTHER YEAR? 2007)
INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: International theater, dance, concerts, exhibits throughout the Central Valley (& most are FREE or REALLY cheap!!)
Mid- March
PILGRIMAGE TO UJARR: Religious procession from Cartago to ruins of Costa Rica's first church in Ujarr
Mid- March
NATIONAL ORCHID SHOW: Over 1500 local & foreign species & hybrids on display at Cariari Country Club. ADMISSION: 1,500-c, kids 500-c
March 16-17, ‘07
LESBIAN / LESBICO FESTIVAL - San Mateo, Alajuela (email CostaRicaEventsCalendar@gmail.com & we'll forward more details on it)
March 16-26 (Sun.-Wed.)
FRUIT FESTIVAL – OROTINA - Exhibits and sale of fruits, vegetables, lectures, rides, concerts, food.
March 17 (Mon.)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY - Mainly a gringo holiday.
Rock & Roll Pollo usually sells Corned Beef & Cabbage & other Irish-y things.
Shannon's Bar (222-0835) - 1 block north of the Del Ray - Corned Beef & Cabbage from March 14-17.
March 17 (3rd Mon. of each month)
ORCHID ASSOCIATION / Asociacion Costarricense de Orquídeas – Moravia - Monthly meeting. CONTACT: www.Ticorquideas.com / info@ticorquideas.com / 240-4269
March 18 - 9am (3rd Tues. of each month)
JACO WOMEN'S GROUP - This newly formed bilingual Central Pacific Women's Group is an affiliate of the Jaco Chamber of Commerce and discusses community and business issues like Community building, cultural, educational, and social activities are topics of interest along with guests speakers. LOCATION: Balcon del Mar. CONTACT: 643-2853 / christinatruitt@gmail.com
March 19 (Wed.)
DAY OF SAN JOSE / DIA DE SAN JOSE - Religious celebrations honoring towns & neighborhoods with “San Jose” in them along with Music and Horse Parades. Traditional day to visit Poas Volcano.
March 19-23 (Wed.-Sun.)
LLANO GRANDE COSTA RICAN FLOWER FESTIVAL - CARTAGO
March 19-28 (Wed.-Fri.)
OBRERO ARTISANS’ FAIR – SAN JOSE - Huge craft fair at the former Customs Bldg.
March 19-21 (Wed.-Mon.)
FIESTA DEL SOL - SANTA BARBARA - Solar energy tools inc/light systems, water motors, toys, ovens, also celebrates the Mayan New Year. LOCATION: Casa del sol, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.
March 19-22 (Wed.-Sat.)
TRIP TO BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA - With Mundo Expeditions. CONTACT: www.MundoExpeditions.com / 280-0112 / 280-0114
March 20-21 (Thurs. and Fri.)
HOLY WEEK: Santo Marzo / Good Fri. (MOST things are CLOSED on Good Friday including stores [so STOCK UP!!!], restaurants & hardly any BUSES run, VERY FEW Taxis. NO ALCOHOL IS SOLD on starting at Midnight on Wed/Thursday, all day Thursday & all day on Friday & do not start selling again till 10am on Saturday (hence many of the bars just close down [though some sell tourists drinks in paper cups though that can get them closed down if they get busted]. Even markets seal off their liquor areas [it’s a “Ya Gotta See” event!]). MultiPlaza Escazu & San Pedro Mall will be open but MultiPlaza Este is closed EXCEPT for the movie theatre. Dramatic processions depicting the crucifixion. LEGAL HOLIDAYS*. U.S. Embassy Closed
March 20-22 (Thurs.-Sat.) - 8am-4pm
33rd Annual AA CENTRAL AMERICAN CONVENTION - SAN JOSE (Desamparados) - Sat. night Dance
COST: $6
3rd Weekend in March
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR - CORONADO - This is a fun event in that you can taste samples of foods from various countries! Proceeds help the poor. LOCATION: IICA (Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura - their moto - Promoting prosperity in the rural communities of the Americas).
March 22 (Sat.) – 4-9pm
GAY PARTY - Manuel Antonio – Hotel Villa Roca sponsors this FREE event.
March 22 (Sat.) – 10pm
GAY PARTY - Manuel Antonio – Gay Tours Costa Rica hosts their 1ST UNIFORM PARTY with 2 Djs. LOCATION: Salsipuedes. COST: 2,000-with a uniform, 5,000-without a uniform
March 22 (Sat.)
MAGIC BEACH FUNDRAISER – FLAMINGO - This fundraiser is for Costa Rican youth. Guests will enjoy a BBQ, drinks, music, dancing and a fire show. CEPIA promotes culture, health, sports and the education of the children and adolescents of limited resources in the coastal communities of Guanacaste. LOCATION: Flamingo Beach across from the Hotel Flamingo Beach Resort. COST: $20 or $25 at the entrance. TICKETS: Petit Paris Beauty Salon, Super Massai, Centro de CEPIA (Huacas), and Restaurante La Palapa (Tamarindo).
March 22-30 (Sat.-Sat.)
CREATING COMMUNITY RETREAT: The True Nature Experience - The True Nature Community and Education Center hosts this experiential retreat focusing on exploring the many ways groups have created community, and different tools we can utilize while living in, or creating community. Join the True Nature Teaching Team for 7 days in the magical lands of Costa Rica, as we experiment as a community together, learning, growing, and sharing. Using a holistic approach to this retreat, we will balance our moments together through a multitude of experiences. We will awake together, celebrating the new day through morning practice. We will then work hand in hand on the land together. Later in the day, we will learn about what it takes to be in a community. Sitting in circle, we will explore and discuss the many different facets of community development. During the retreat, together we will also go on adventures through the Costa Rican terrain to waterfalls, beaches, other surrounding communities, and through the beautiful village of La Florida, where True Nature is based. Come away from this incredible experience more prepared to live in community, to create a community, and to understand the importance of deeper connection with yourself and others. LOCATION: CONTACT: www.TrueNatureCommunity.org/3-22-08tnexpretreat.htm / retreats@truenaturecommunity.org
March 23 (Sun.)
EASTER (though “Easter” isn’t really celebrated much in CR) - OPEN – MultiPlaza
3rd Week of March
LUZ DE LUNA FESTIVAL – SANTA ANA - Cultural events, folklore, dance, concerts, plays, organized by the Municipal School of Integrated Arts
March 25 (Tues.) – 8pm
PIANO RECITAL WITH 16 YEAR OLD DANIELA RODO – ESCAZU - This fundraiser is to help finance Daniela's trip to Moscow where she will be participating in a very important concert. Daniela is an incredible pianist and a student with the Superior Arts Institute of Costa Rica. COST: $27. LOCATION: Costa Rica Country Club. CONTACT: Oresta Noel Esquivel - 375-8932 / OrestaNoelEsquivel@yahoo.fr
March 27 (Thurs.) - 4-6pm
HIGH TEA AT POSADA EL QUIJOTE - ESCAZU (Bello Horizonte) - Enjoy time with friends in a cozy Inn, with a beautiful view overlooking the Central Valley, and at the same time, indulge yourself with decadent food! Includes - a glass of Momosa, a variety of Hot Tea, Homemade Scones with Devonshire Cream, Finger Sanwiches, Petit Fours and to end, a refreshing Sherbet to clean your palate. COST: $15/pp. LOCATION: Posada El Quijote Country Inn - de Fabrica Toycos - 1 km East, 25 mts South, 50 mts East. CONTACT (reservations HIGHLY suggested): Posada El Quijote Country Inn - 289-8401 / ClaudiaTFL@aol.com / http://www.quijote.co.cr
March 27-28 (Thurs. and Fri.)
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)
March 28-29 (Fri. and Sat.)
CELEBRITY BILLFISHING TOURNAMENT / BENEFIT (Cystic Fibrosis patients in Costa Rica) – LOCATION: Los Suenos, Playa Herradura, Puntarenas CONTACT: www.CostaRicaClassic.com
March 29 (last Sat. of each month) - 9:30am-noon
DEMOCRATS ABROAD ( http://CR.DemocratsAbroad.org). LOCATION: Aurola Holiday Inn, Downtown SAN JOSE CONTACT: Paul Kloes - 215-4254 / DPauljmac@yahoo.com
REGISTER TO VOTE ABSENTEE at www.VoteFromAbroad.org - this will give you a paper vote (Democrats Abroad can vote online for primaries BY around the 31st of Jan.)
NOTE: All international recognized Democrats Abroad chapters are considered as if they were our 51st State and have 14 delegates & 8 Super Delegates [counts as 22) for the National Convention and have 8 seats on the National Committee SOOOO - your votes DO COUNT!!
March 29 (Sat.) - 2pm
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT - CONCIERTOS EN LAS GRADAS - SAN JOSE - Trio Villegas playing classic Spanish rock. Sponsored by the Museos del Banco Central. LOCATION: Parque en el Espacio - the steps at the Museos del Banco Central/Gold Museum (below the Plaza de la Cultura)
March 29 (Sat.) –10am-4pm
CULTURAL FESTIVAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CLUB DE LIBROS – SAN JOSE - Storytelling shows, poetry recital, food. CONTACT: CENAC – www.ClubDeLibros.com/apoyo.html / 305-6074
March 29 (3rd Sat. of each month) – 9pm & Sun. March 30
GAY WEEKEND PARTY – LA FORTUNA/ARENAL - Palo Verde Resort hosts this monthly weekend party with drag shows, dj, dancers, b’bque on Sun. Their Pool Bar opens at 2pm & Bambu Room after 8pm. Sun. their Poolside B’Bque starts at noon. COST: Entrance – 3,000 plus drinks and food (460-9791 / www.BambuRoom.com)
March 30 (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)
March 30 - 1pm (last Sun. of each month)
WINE CLUB MEETING. CONTACT: CostaRicaWineClub@gmail.com
CATTLE SHOW with COSTA RICAN BULLFIGHTS, rodeo & horse races - SJ
BOOK FAIR - SJ
End of March/Beginning of April
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL at Playa Chiquita Lodge in PLAYA CHIQUITA, Limon
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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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