February’s frigid fervor is gone and temps are finally warming up, just in time for Carnaval along with Spring Break shenanigans. Local cruise operators tell us whales can still be spotted relatively near Puerto Peñasco, though distances are getting a bit further out – so be sure to hop on a whale watching cruise as soon as you can before the season ends. In the meantime, let’s run down the weekend and ¡VIVA Peñasco Carnaval!
This weekend!
…..pre-Spring Break!!!!
Feb. 28th Noche Bohemia fundraiser for Casa Juarez (Casa de la Cultura) 7 pm – 10 pm
Feb. 28th & March 1st Josh Strickland of Bayou Bandits @ The Satisfied Frog 6 pm
SPRING BREAK!
Spring Break (ASU, U of A) March 2nd – 10th (NAU) March 18th – 22nd
2019 Viva Peñasco Carnaval! March 1st – 3rd Daily parades / Concerts, rides, and more in the Mirador all weekend!
March 2nd Mermaids Arts Market 10 am – 3 pm @ Shrimp Plaza
Ice House Spring Break – March 1st – 24th ! (in the Mirador) Every Fri – Sat – Sun From 8 pm – 3 a.m.
Spring Break @ BooBar March 2nd – 9th
Spring Break @ Peñasco del Sol Hotel Pool Party on Weekends
Rocky Point Cup @ The Club golf course at Islas del Mar 10 a.m. 383-0032
March 2nd – Tijuana Sound Side – Latin Oldies Band @ Tekila Bar 3 p.m.
March 2nd & 16th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
March 3rd Desert Dreams Car Show on the Malecon
March 3rd – Family Day – cycling parade 9:30 a.m. starting from Plaza de la Madre
Coming up
8 de marzo – Teatro – Monólogos de la Vagina 6 pm & 8 pm 120 pesos Municipal Auditorium (across from City Hall)
March 8th & 9th Johnny Anonymous Live @ Wrecked 5:30 p.m.
March 9th Art Expo Yolanda Ulloa 7 p.m. Municipal Art Gallery (GAM) in Old Port next to Plaza Colosio
March 14th – 16th 4th Annual UTV Rally Rocky Point
March 14 “Entre Ellas” Comedía 8 p.m. Centro de Convenciones
March 15th & 16th Spring Break Graffiti Art Expo
March 15th Rocka Fest 5 p.m. on the Malecon
March 16th The Purge Costume Party @ Tekila Bar
March 16th Mermaids Arts Market 10 am – 3 pm @ Shrimp Plaza
March 16th Spring Celebration @ Laguna Shores 2 pm – 6 pm
March 16th Photography meet up 4:45 p.m. @ SeaShell Museum
March 22nd – 24th J Bad Live @ Wrecked
March 23rd CBSC Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament @ Cholla Bay Clubhouse
March 22nd & 23rd The Black Moods @ BooBar w/Sunset VooDoo Limited tickets available! www.theblackmoods.com
March 24th Baseball in Rocky Point Rockies vs. Estrellas 10:30 a.m. Francisco León Stadium
March 29th Backroads @ Manny’s Beach Club
March 29th – 30th Funkalicious Rocky Point 21 Beach Volleyball @ Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort plus Sunday Funday!
March 30th! 1st Rotary Charity Golf Tournament More than $40K US in prizes! Take part in the 1st Rotary Golf Charity Tournament of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) and enjoy a great weekend by the beach ! For more info, prizes, lodging discounts check at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2165691507044642/
WEEKLY
Friday Seashell Museum – By Naomi Black of the Mermaid’s Market! 10 am to 5 pm 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo More info: mexiconaomi@gmail.com
WEDNESDAYS Golf special at The Club (Islas del Mar),18 holes $36
THURSDAYS
4 p.m. Connection Club happy hour on the patio at Puesta del Restaurant @ Playa Bonita
4 pm – 6 pm Gringo Bingo @ Colin’s Cantina at Princesa de Peñasco
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jazz @ Mare Blu
9:30ish… SAAALSA! With Agua de Coco @ El Tapeo Wine Bar
FRIDAYS!
Stablefore SKINS game @ The Links golf course at Las Palomas 1 p.m.* (*time may vary) Info: ltorres@laspalomasresort.net
Avril y los Vatos Jazz Friday nights @ Citrón at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort 6 pm – 10 pm
Fridays & Saturdays @ Tekila Bar in the Old Port – Los Ponchos straight outta Hermosillo starting around 9ish upstairs!
Fridays & Saturdays @ Banditos featuring The Summer
Whale Watching Cruises / Fishing / Charters / SUP / Scuba Diving / Tours
Del Mar Charters – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com
EcoFun Rentals – sunset cruise, splash cruises, Bird Island, Pinacate tours www.ecofunrentals.com
Rocky Point Fishing Club – Fishing trips, sunset cruises, jet skis, Bird Island, and more. MX 638 383 6525 US. 602 386 69 14 www.rockypointfishingclub.com
Peñasco Recreation Co. – city tours, adventures around Puerto Peñasco and beyond! mexicoruss@gmail.com www.penascorecreation.com
Pirate Ship – visit Balboa’s on north side of marina 383-5490
Rocky Point Divers – Scuba & Snorkeling Gear, rentals, certification classes, and all that jazz!
SUPing the Sea Paddleboard rentals and lessons Call 480-465-6691
Adventure with CEDO
NaturArte EcoTours of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans – See the CEDO Events Calendar for more info. Be sure to email them early to reserve your spot! Info: www.cedo.org
CEDO offers FREE! Nature Talks that include a Tour of the CEDO Field Station twice a week in English and in Spanish. The English talks are Tuesday at 2PM and Saturday at 4PM. The Spanish talks are Tuesday at 4PM and Saturday at 2PM.
Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pinacate Schuk Toak Visitors Center of the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve –The self-sustaining Visitors Center of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pinacate Biosphere Reserve offers ample parking, AC, informative museum, and terrific AV hall showing videos about this expansive, magical, wondrous area filled with moving dunes, ancient lava flows, and maar craters. Km. 52 Carretera Federal Sonoyta – Puerto Peñasco
Biology Station Tel: (638) 383-1433 y 105 80 16 Schuk Toak Visitors Center Tel: (638) 108-0011 E-mail: pinacate@conanp.gob.mx
CineMartes Tuesday Art Film Night
8 p.m./8:30 p.m. on patio of Café Puerto Viejo in the Old Port – No cost, bring a chair!
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