Sponsored this week by RP Divers – offering new classes now in May!
May is a fantastically curious celebratory month in Mexico. We’ve zoomed past Labor Day, 5 de mayo, Mother’s Day, and even Teacher’s Day …and there’s still Student’s Day (May 23rd) and US Memorial Day Weekend! Let’s go ahead and run down the weekend and get ready for summer!
May 17th International Recycling Day! Join in the effort and take your recycling items to Plaza de la Madre between 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please be sure items are clean and separated: plastic bottles with/without tops, as well as tin or aluminum cans.
May 17th & 18th Mi Puerto y su Cultura – various activities organized by Business Students of the Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP):
- May 17th “Memoria Histórica” at the Municipal Auditorium 3 pm – 8 pm
- Early Peñasco photo gallery / Video Conference with municipal chronicler Guillermo Munro Palacio / Film “Lo que el viento se llevó” on history of Puerto Peñasco / “La Danza del Venado” under the direction of Gabriel Padilla Félix
- May 18th “Noche Bohemia” in the malecon 4 pm – 9 pm Free Event!
Seashell Museum OPEN FRIDAYS! Presented by Naomi Black of the Mermaid’s Market! 10 am to 5 pm 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo
Avril y los Vatos Jazz Friday nights @ Citrón at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort 6 pm – 10 pm
TIBURONES BASEBALL SEASON (home games indicated in white) Start time generally 7:30 pm, Sundays about 6 pm
May 18th & 19th Lane Change @ Boo Bar 8 pm – 11 pm
May 18th & 19th Tequila 150 Southern Arizona Desert Racing
May 19th ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE @ Rocky Point Speedway (near Wrecked) 11 am – 3 pm
May 19th Rocky Point Scouts stick horse beach derby 11:30 a.m. in front of Granada del Mar at Playa Mirador Sponsorships still available $25 US please contact Deb Turner 638 386 8645 trnrrck@yahoo.com
May 20th Sand Drags @ Pista los Patos (just off Sonoyta – Peñasco highway north) trial runs start @ 1 pm
SOl y Mar Spa (located at Las Palmas resort) 1 hour European Massage $40 usd.
Memorial Day Weekend!
May 26th ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE @ Rocky Point Speedway (near Wrecked) 11 am – 3 pm
May 24th – 26th CBSC 63rd Annual Fishing Derby plus Fish Fry & Awards on May 27th!
May 25th – 27th Memorial Weekend Benefit Concerts @ Wrecked – With proceeds from donations to be matched by Wrecked to help with medical expenses of artist Shawn Johnson
May 27th Charity Pancake Breakfast @ Latitude 31 8 am – 12 pm to benefit Esperanza para Nueva Vida Community Center
May 27th Brews & Brushes @ Satisfied Frog 2 – 4 pm *Space is limited – save your spot* Info: kirgisjennifer@gmail.com
May 28th US Memorial Day Flag Ceremony @ American Legion in the mirador 10 a.m.
May 28th Mark Mulligan in Puerto Peñasco! 3 pm – 6 pm @ Chango’s on Sandy Beach $5 US or $10 VIP reservations: changosmariscos@gmail.com
June
1 de junio Día de la Marina (Naval Day)
June 7th – 10th CIRCUS MEXICUS – Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers are getting back up to do it all over again! www.circusmexicus.net
June 15th & 16th César López “El Vampiro” – Tributo a Caifanes y Maná @ Shark Bite
CEDO Wet Feet Summer Camp (Ages 9 – 12) June 28th – July 2nd
July
July 7th Sonoran Resorts Casino Night for Charity 7 – 11 pm $50 US Tickets on sale @ Sonoran Sales Offices
July 11th Santa Claus Battle of the Bars Cornhole – fundraiser for the Santa Claus Club 4 pm @ Wrecked Every team MUST HAVE at least one owner or employee from bar establishment. Register at JJ’s Cantina or Baja Hotel or contact John Fowler santaclausclub@hotmail.com
WEEKLY
MONDAYS @ Southside Jillz – Horseshoes 1 p.m.
TUESDAYS is always 2fer @ Southside Jillz!
WEDNESDAYS Golf special at The Club (Islas del Mar),18 holes $36 , food & beverages 2 X 1!
THURSDAYS @ Southside Jillz – Game Day starts around 1 p.m.
4 p.m. Connection Club happy hour on the patio at Puesta del Restaurant @ Playa Bonita
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
@ Southside Jillz – 4 – 7 pm Happy Hour with Bad A@@ music with Los Ponchos
Fridays & Saturdays @ Boo Bar in the Old Port – Houseband DDO on weekends!
Fridays & Saturdays @ Tekila Bar in the Old Port – Los Ponchos straight outta Hermosillo starting around 9ish upstairs!
SUNDAYS
@ Southside Jillz – BBQ night 5 p.m. Music with Los Ponchos 7 – 10 pm
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
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 NOTE: Some parts of CEDO offices remain under construction for remodeling, but be sure to stop by the gift shop and whale skeleton – and Nature Talks are back on!
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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