Sponsored this week by the Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway
Though the traditional “Lupe-Reyes” marathon wrapped up on January 6th as familias across Mexico celebrated Three Kinds Day, it feels like we’re already racing through 2019. (Note: the Lupe-Reyes marathon refers to the stretch from Dec. 12 (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe through the holidays period up to Jan. 6th – Three Kings Day). Let’s jump right in, get those calendars out start saving these dates!
January
Jan. 11th – 12th Johnny Anonymous @ Wrecked 5:30 pm
Jan. 12th & 19th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
Jan. 12th Tianguis Cultural Art Bazaar on the Malecon in the Old Port – 10 am – 5 pm *bimonthly arts market promoting local talent
Jan. 17th Noche Bohemia – 7 pm – 10 pm fundraiser to restore Casa Juarez (next to Municipal Auditorium) tickets 200 pesos – a night of guitar, poetry, and art. Tickets available at Casa de la Cultura (Nina Mier)
RCPM January Jam! Jan 18th – 20th Discount tickets available through Jan. 17th @ www.januaryjam.net or at www.circusmexicus.net
Jan. 18th – 20th Baseball Slam @ January Jam! 4-team adult amateur baseball tournament at Francisco Leon García stadium ! Plus, FREE baseball clinic on Saturday, Jan. 19th 8 am – 9 am (14 years and under) Game times: Friday 12pm and 3pm / Saturday 9am and 12pm / Sunday 9am and 12pm FREE ENTRY FOR FANS! Plus, if you’re interested in playing please contact Casey Connor as a couple teams are looking for a few more players – go to www.mmtbl.com and click ‘join’ to send information if interested.
Jan. 17th – 20th Wrecked live music throughout weekend
Jan. 19th Mermaids Arts Market 10 am – 3 pm @ Shrimp Plaza
Jan. 18th – 19th Rocky Point Vacation Property Expo @ Peñasco Convention Center
Jan. 19th 27th Annual South of the Border Fun in the Sun CHILI COMPETITION! @ Playa de Oro RV Park Contact: Eddie Love 602-770-2515
Jan. 19th Arte para mi Abuelo – 10 a.m. Casa Hogar home for the elderly welcomes donations of paintings, photography, and drawings to spruce up rooms of residents
Jan 20th – Gonzo & Friends Charity Golf Tournament @ The Links of Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort More info at: Gonzo & Friends Charity Golf
Jan. 22nd & 23rd FAOT arts festival presentations in Puerto Peñasco (Festival Alfonso Ortiz Tirado)
Jan. 25th Mike Nash Trop & Southern Rock @ Satisfied Frog 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations recommended
Jan. 26th Youth Baseball Clinic – Mexico en las Grandes Ligas @ Francisco Leon Garcia Stadium 8 am – 4 pm
Coming up!
2nd Annual Fish Bowl Seafood Fest February 2nd ! Rotary Club of Puerto Peñasco in conjunction with the Mermaid’s Market! Food! Art! Music! Raffle prizes! clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com
Feb. 2nd & 16th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
Feb. 4th BooBar Poker Run– Monday after the Super Bowl! Contact José “Boo” Flores at Boo Bar for more info and sign up
Feb. 8th Night to Shine @ Family of God church Sponsors welcome!
Feb. 9th Marisela – La Dama de Hierro @ Peñasco Expo Convention Center
Feb. 16th Wine Tasting @ Laguna Shores Resort 4 pm – 7 pm
Feb. 16th 3rd Wine & Craft Beer Festival @ El Tapeo (Laos Mar Best Western)
Feb 22nd & 23rd Southern Arizona Desert Racing Sonoyta 160 www.racesadr.com
Feb. 23rd Skullyz 4th Anniversary – congrats!!
Spring Break (ASU, U of A) March 2nd – 10th (NAU) March 18th – 22nd
March 2nd & 16th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
March 23rd CBSC Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament @ Cholla Bay Clubhouse
March 30th! 1st Rotary Charity Golf Tournament More than $40K US in prizes! Registration now open at: https://bit.ly/2PrQK6o
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 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
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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