COSTA RICA HAPPENINS' / CALENDAR
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
NOVEMBER 2008
FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS, SEMINARS, EVENTS +
NOVEMBER 2008
Nov. 2 (Sun.)
DAY OF THE DEAD / ALL SOUL'S DAY / DIA DE LOST MUERTOS is observed with family visits to the cemetery to remember loved ones and Celebrate their existance! Not as big in CR as in Mexico.
Nov. 3 (1st Monday [except January and 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
Nov. 4 (Tues.) – 11am
OX CART PARADE - DESAMPARADOS - An ox cart parade 80 boyeros strong (the Ox Cart symbolizes peace, work, humility, patience, sacrifice and a consistency in an effort to reach the end. LOCATION: Frailes de Desamparados
Nov. 4 (1st Tues. of each month) - 9:39am Coffee/Tea Social, 10am Meeting
NEWCOMERS MONTHLY MEETING - 249-2673 / CasaFloraDora1@yahoo.com
Nov. 7 (the 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
Nov. 11-13 (Tues.-Thurs.)
NATIONAL RURAL TOURISM FAIR - Organized by ICT, COPRENA and other tourism organizations. LOCATION: In the former Customs Bldg.
Nov. 11 (Tues.)
U.S. VETERAN’S DAY - U.S. Embassy CLOSED
Nov. 12-15 (Wed.-Sat.)
FESTIVAL DE CUENTA CUENTOS (Storytellers' Festival in Spanish) - ATENAS - International storytellers, as well as a group from Atenas, will delight their audiences with their stories. LOCATION: at the Escuela Central.
Nov. 12-15 (Wed.-Sat.)
LA RUTA DE LOS CONQUISTADORES BIKE RACE - JACO TO BONITA BEACH - This is considered THE TOUGHEST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE ON THE PLANET - stretching from the Pacific Coast clear to the Caribbean/Atlantic Coast - starting in Jaco Beach, along the Pacific Coast, Carara Nature Reserve, down into the Turrabares Valley, up the Irazu Volcano (11,259 feet!), through the Orosi Valley, around Turrialba Volcano to the Caribbean beach of Playa Bonita! PRICE: Starts at $999/pp double occupancy. CONTACT: www.AdventureRace.com / Luis@AdventureRace.com
3rd (or last?) Week of Nov.
RURAL TOURISM FAIR - ATENAS
Nov. 15-30 (Sat.-Sun.)
INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVALS – SAN JOSE - International theater, dance, concerts, exhibits.
Nov. 23 (last Sun. of Nov.?)
EL DESFILE DE CARRETAS / THE PARADE OF OXCART CARTS (oxcarts) - SAN JOSE - The LARGET Oxcart parade. Oxen owners camp in La Sabana Festival, firecrackers, next day, parade along Paseo Colon.
Nov. 27 - (3rd Thurs.)
U.S. THANKSGIVING - U.S. Embassy Closed. Places to get Thanksgiving Dinner see
http://livinglifeincostarica.blogspot.com/2007/11/thanksgiving-us-places-to-eat-and.html
Nov. 27-28 (last Thurs. and Fri. of each month except for Dec.)
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)
Nov. 30 (or beginning of Dec. - '07 it was Nov. 30-Dec. 9)
FIESTAS PATRONALES OF JACO - Carnival rides, local food and drink booths, horse parades.
LA RUTA DE LOS CONQUISTADORES MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES.
end of Nov.
EL DESFILES DE CARRETAS (The Parade of Oxcarts) - SAN JOSE - This is a big event, with oxcarts from all over Costa Rica traveling from around the country to take part in this festival.
COFFEE PICKING CONTEST - Music and dancing. CENTRAL VALLEY
FIESTA DE LA PICA DE LENA (Celebration of the Spike of the Woodcutter) - Traditional Woodcutter’s Celebration. Oxcart parades, competition, food, music, etc.
MONTEZUMA’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 5 days of free film screenings, lectures, art exhibitions and live music cause a gentle cultural stir in the small and superbly laid-back town.
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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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ENJOY!!
Vicki Skinner at
The Fountains Guesthouse in Escazu - http://www.FountainsGuesthouse.com - (506) 378-6679 / From the U.S. - 1-619-819-2726
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