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Through July 9, 2012
El Greco to Goya:Masterpieces from the Prado Museum
For the first time in Puerto Rico and the United States, the public will be able to view an exhibit comprised entirely of masterworks from the collection of the Prado Museum in Madrid. With Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico as its venue, this unprecedented exhibit will showcase 25 works by some of the great masters of Spanish painting, including Francisco de Goya, El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Peter Paul Rubens and Francisco de Zurbaran. At the Ponce Art Museum.
Monday to Friday, J.H. Yee's, Verdanza Hotel
Japanese Happy Hour
Sushi anyone? J.H. Yee’s Asian Bistro offers a more urbane alternative to the traditional wings-and-beer happy hours with a new Sushi Happy Hour Menu. Available from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, it features five of the restaurant’s more popular rolls for $5.00: California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Tuna and Avocado Roll, and Eel with Avocado Roll. To accompany the sushi, the happy hour offerings also include a two-for-one deal on Japanese Sapporo Beer, regular or light. For those who prefer their sushi with wine, the two-for-one offer also applies to a selection of wines from the Californian Wente Winery. Kanpai!
Every Thursday at DiVino, Verdanza Hotel
Wine Tastings
Every Thursday at 7:00pm, Sommelier Dario Iovannone takes you on a wine tasting experience. Each week focuses on a different winery, wine country or type of wine.
Every Friday
Discover the Nature of Old San Juan
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. 787.722.5834
Every Saturday
Artisans Market at Plaza Dársenas
Last Sunday of Every Month
Heineken's 'Ventana al Jazz'
Free live jazz under the stars starting at 5:30pm at Ventana al Mar in Condado.
May 14-20, 2012
Restaurant Week
For 7 days, 30 top restaurants in the San Juan Metro Area will offer customers a three-course Prix Fixe dinner menu (including appetizer, entrée and dessert) for either $29 or $39, depending on the venue. Alcoholic beverages, gratuity and tax are not included in the price but select restaurants will include a welcome cocktail or glass of wine. There are no passes, tickets or coupons needed to take part in Restaurant Week but spaces are limited so diners are encouraged to make reservations. The event does not take place in one specific location; rather, it takes place at each participating restaurant simultaneously. The event provides an array of San Juan’s vibrant and growing restaurant scene including favorites and new additions. . For more information, click here.
May 26-27, 2012
Puerto Rico Comic Con 2012
A two day show with exhibitors and retailers of what we geeks love: Comics, Toys, Anime, Manga, Video games, Strategic and Card games, Movies, etc. This is the biggest comic convention in Puerto Rico, hands down! Tickets at TicketPop. At the Pedro Rosselló Convention Center in San Juan. For more information, click here.
June 9, 2012
Get Outdoors Day
Free Admission to El Morro and San Cristóbal forts in Old San Juan.
June 23, 2012
St. John the Baptist Festival
Fall backwards into the ocean 3 times at midnight for good luck! For Verdanza guests, the pool area will feature a night of live music fun.
June 29-July 8, 2012
Aibonito Flower Festival
The Festival de las Flores or Aibonito Flower Festival takes place on 25 acres of land near the mountain town of Aibonito. The festival is supported by hundreds of growers from around the island. Expect to see the newest varieties of local flowers as well as more recognized flowers. Flower stands will be filled with lilies, carnations, gardenias, roses, begonias and anthuriums. In addition, there will be an artisans market, live music and local food for a great festival atmosphere. The first festival was back in 1969 and this annual event has been entertaining thousands of visitors each year since then.
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