There’s plenty to be in love with around Puerto Peñasco this weekend. From ongoing whale-spotting tours to live music, and wine tastings…there’s something in store for everyone. Let’s run down the weekend…and don’t forget about ideas for el Día del Amor y de la Amistad Feb. 14th!
¡AMOR! Be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tips and treasures
Something for your Valentine? Stop by “Rodeo Road” Calle 32 curios drive and be sure to stop by Fabiola’s for their annual Valentine’s Day Specials (extended through the 17th!)
Presidents Day Weekend!
Feb. 15th -17th Angler of the Year Phase I – Info at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay
Feb. 16th Mermaids Arts Market 10 am – 3 pm @ Shrimp Plaza
Feb 15th – 17th Banditos Presidents Day Weekend Morgan Whitney / The Summer Fri & Sat starting from 8 pm and Sunday acoustic 2 – 4 pm
Feb. 15th & 16th Scott O’Neal Band @ Boo Bar 8 pm – 11 pm
Feb. 16th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
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 . 16th Mardi Gras parade & dinner Old Boys Social Club in Cholla Bay! Theme: Fun with Fish! Parade 4 pm Info: Old Boys Social Club
Feb. 16th – 18th @ Manny’s Beach Club Presidents Day Weekend!
- Saturday Bayou Bandits 11 am Los Ponchos 3 pm Natalie & the Sweet Talkers 7 pm
- Sunday Natalie & the Sweet Talkers 1 pm Los Ponchos 4 pm
- Monday Natalie & the Sweet Talkers 1 pm
Feb. 16th & 17th @ Tekila Bar Presidents Day Weekend!
- Saturday The Jeffries 1 pm Bayou Bandits 5 pm Los Ponchos 9 pm
- Sunday The Summer 12 pm Bayou Bandits 4 pm Los Ponchos 8 pm
Feb. 16th Mamita Querida – obra de teatro 8 pm Auditorio Municipal Preventa 100 pesos / Taquilla 200 pesos Info: Casa de la Cultura
Feb. 17th Mark Mulligan @ The Satisfied Frog “Son of a Beach!” 2 RSVP shows! 4 pm and 6:30 pm seatings FrogReservations@gmail.com
Coming up!
Feb 22nd & 23rd Southern Arizona Desert Racing Sonoyta 160 www.racesadr.com
Feb. 23rd Skullyz 4th Anniversary – congrats!!
Feb. 23rd & 24th Lucha Libre (wrestling!) @ Municipal Gym
Feb. 24th Baseball! This time it’s the Rockies vs Membrillos 10:30 a.m. Francisco León Stadium
Feb. 24th Las Conchas Annual Yard Sale 11 am – 3 pm “Casa en la Playa” Section 7 Lots 34/35 To donate items or reserve a space to sell: Call Bonnie or Ronda at (638) 382-0029 to make arrangements. Spaces for your own sale are available for $10.00
Feb. 28th & March 1st Josh Strickland of Bayou Bandits @ The Satisfied Frog 6 pm
Feb. 28th Noche Bohemia fundraiser for Casa Juarez (Casa de la Cultura) 7 pm – 10 pm
MARCH
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 & 16th Mermaids Arts Market 10 am – 3 pm @ Shrimp Plaza
Spring Break @ BooBar March 2nd – 9th
March 2nd & 16th Ultimate Driving Experience @ Rocky Point Speedway (near the Reef)
March 3rd Desert Dreams Car Show on the Malecon
March 23rd CBSC Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament @ Cholla Bay Clubhouse
March 22nd – 24th J Bad Live @ Wrecked
March 22nd & 23rd The Black Moods @ BooBar 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 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 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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