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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The BBQ & Grilling Fest will take place at Campo Ayala Events Center in Cartago. Photos via BBQ & Grilling Fest.
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Published on Friday,
January
31,
2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Get ready for an
exciting weekend packed with fun! From
live concerts and captivating plays to
vibrant festivals, cultural
celebrations, and dazzling shows,
there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Have a local event happening in your community? Share the details with us at news@amcostarica.com, we’d love to spread the word!
On Friday
Get ready to rock with Mustang65 rock band at the London Room Central Pub in Sabana Canton, San José. They’ll be bringing the best Spanish rock hits to the stage. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are just $20, available at the venue box office.
On Saturday
"Revés
Contemporary Dance Show" featuring
Chey Jurado and Berta Contijoch from
Spain, along with Horacio Macuacua from
Mozambique. This electrifying
performance takes the stage at The Eugene O'Neill
Theater in San José at 8
p.m. Tickets at $15 are
available at the theater box office or
online.
On
Saturday and
Sunday
BBQ
& Grilling Fest will take
place at Campo Ayala Events
Center
in Cartago. Get ready for one of the
biggest BBQ events in Costa Rica. The
program is packed with everything a
BBQ lover could want, live grilling
demos, epic BBQ competitions, top BBQ
brands, live music, and food trucks
serving smoky flavorful eats. The pet-friendly festival starts
at 10 a.m. Tickets
are just $4 at the venue box office.
If you love BBQ, this is the place to
be!
Coldplay fans, get ready for a magical night! The Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing "Coldplay Symphonic" to the Melico Salazar Theater in San José, delivering a breathtaking symphonic take on the band’s biggest hits "Fix You," "Clocks," "Yellow," "Something Just Like This," and more! The live orchestra performance starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, the program starts at 4 p.m. Tickets from $50 to $80 are available at the theater box office or on the OneTicketCR website.
The Rey
Curré indigenous community
in Buenos Aires Canton, Puntarenas
Province, will host its traditional "Juego de Los
Diablitos" (The Little Devils
Game). Recognized
as part of Costa Rica’s cultural
heritage since 2017, the event is
organized by the Rey Curré
Indigenous Development
Association. The ritual, an
ancestral tradition, symbolizes
the Borucan people's resistance
against Spanish colonizers during
the 16th century. Those interested
in attending can make reservations
through the Rey Curré Indigenous
Development Association by
emailing adicurre@gmail.com or calling
+506-8709-3735 (Spanish only).
Don’t miss out on
Taco Fest at Rio Campo Event Park in San Rafael
Canton, Alajuela Province. It’s a
celebration of authentic Mexican eats,
with over 20 food trucks serving up all
your taco cravings. Enjoy live music,
dance performances, and mariachi vibes
while you munch. The fun kicks off
Friday at 2 p.m., and on Saturday and
Sunday, doors open at noon. Grab your
tickets for just $12 at the venue box
office.
Be sure to check out Expogreen at the beautiful gardens of the Contraloría General in Sabana Canton, San José. Hosted by the Costa Rican Orchid Association, this is the biggest flower exhibition in the country. Explore a stunning variety of orchids and tropical flowers for sale, plus enjoy live music, folkloric dances, and delicious traditional Costa Rican food. It’s totally free and pet-friendly! The event kicks off at 9 a.m.
The comedy play "Adulterando" (Adultery) will be performed at the 1887 Theater in the Ministry of Culture in San José. Featuring the Colectivo Mabulé theater company, the show is for audiences 18 and older. Showtimes: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased at the theater box office.
The Moliere Theater
in San José shows the comedy play
"Papichulo"
(Handsome
Daddy).
The
story follows a thief who ends up in
all kinds of crazy trouble while
trying to rob a house full of women. Showtimes: Friday
and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7
p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be
purchased at the theater box office.
The Torres Theater in San José is featuring the comedy play "Orgasms." The show takes a funny and honest look at the complexities of modern relationships. Showtimes: on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the theater box office. Please note, the show is for audiences 15 years old and older.
Step right up to the "Fuentes-Gasca Circus" at the Cable Tica facilities in Sabana, San José, for a dazzling show filled with excitement and wonder! Witness incredible trapeze artists, captivating music, lively dance, talented jugglers, hilarious clowns, and magical acts that will leave you amazed. Performances are held daily at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tickets are just $6 and can be purchased at the circus box office. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable circus experience!
Take a thrilling journey back in time at the Children's Museum in San José with "Jurassic World Experience." The 26 life-like animatronic dinosaurs in an immersive Jurassic atmosphere, complete with exciting games that let kids feel like true paleontologists. The adventure begins at 9 a.m. Tickets are just $3 and can be purchased at the museum box office. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to step into the world of dinosaurs!
Head to The Lucho Barahona Theater in San José for a hilarious comedy, "the Mummy," starring comedian characters Juan Vainas and Chibolo. Inspired by a spooky Halloween tale, the play dives into the fun question: What would you do if you found a sarcophagus buried right in your backyard? Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are just $15 and available at the theater box office. Get ready for laughs and a memorable night out!
Get ready for
laughs at the Triciclo Theater in San José with
"Suegras Bárbaras" (Crazy
Mothers-in-Law). This hilarious comedy
follows a couple on vacation who, thanks
to an unexpected twist, find themselves
having to bring their
mother-in-law along for the ride.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are $20 and available at the
theater box office. Don’t miss this
uproarious play, it's sure to be a
comedy experience you won’t forget!
A fun-filled day of activities designed just for teenagers at Libertad Park Club in San José. From painting and dance to music, sports, and arts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, the event is free and pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Don’t miss out on a day of creativity and excitement!
Get ready for a
day of fun and discovery at the Children's
Museum in downtown San
José! Packed with exciting activities
for kids, this is the perfect spot for
family adventures. Doors open bright and
early at 9 a.m., and tickets are just
$3! Grab yours now on the museum's website and let the fun
begin!
Dive into an unforgettable adventure at the Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary in Quepos Beach, Puntarenas! This amazing non-profit is home to nearly 50 incredible animals that can't be released back into the wild, and you can meet them all on one of their fascinating tours. Tickets are just $10! Reserve your spot today by emailing Chip@kstr.org or calling 8827-8243. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and support a wonderful cause!
Get ready to
witness the incredible arrival of sea
turtles at Ostional National Park
in Guanacaste! Starting at 6:30 a.m.,
you'll be guided by an expert from the Ostional Tourist
Guides Association for an
unforgettable experience. The tour is
just $8—don’t miss your chance to see
this amazing natural event up close!
The
System of Conservation
Areas
invites visitors to explore some of
Costa Rica's most beautiful national
parks, including Chirripó in Cartago
and Limón, Poás Volcano in Alajuela,
Tortuguero in Limón, San Lucas Island
in Puntarenas, Irazú Volcano in
Cartago, and Manuel Antonio Beach in
Puntarenas. You can make
reservations directly on
the organization's website.
Visit Lankester
Botanical Gardens
in Dulce Nombre, Cartago, for a day
surrounded by stunning nature! The
gardens open at 9 a.m. and feature
lagoons, forests, and beautiful
landscapes. Tickets are $10, available
on-site. It’s a perfect spot to explore
Costa Rica’s natural beauty!
The
Art Museum in
downtown La Sabana, San José, presents
private collections of Latin American
artists. The museum is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket is $15.
The National
Museum in
downtown San José, presents an
exhibition of Costa Rica's history and
handmade artifacts, including some
more than 12,000 years old, made by
the first peoples of the region.
Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Ticket is $11.
The Gold Museum in downtown San José presents an exhibition of Costa Rican bills and coins since 1850. Also, in the exhibit are the 700 pieces of handcrafted gold made by the first population in Costa Rica. The museum opens at 9 a.m. Ticket is $15.
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