Plenty of events happening in Puerto Rico during May, with the highlights being, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week, ‘Puerto Rico Danza Week’ and ComicCon
May 14-28, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week
Simple concept; great restaurants serving a 3 course menu at an affordable fixed price.
Numerous restaurants from San Juan and around the island will be taking part in this year’s Puerto Rico Restaurant Week. This is a great way to sample food from some of the islands top chefs and restaurants.
Puerto Rico Danza Celebrations
The Puerto Rican musical style Danza is celebrated throughout the month of May and especially in Ponce during the week May 13 – 19. So here is a list of Danza events to check out
May 13 – 19, Ponce Danza Week
Las Delicias Square in Ponce will take center stage during the week long celebration that will feature parades, period costumes, concerts and more
May 18, Puerto Rican Danza Week Period Ball, Ponce
The highlight of the week in Ponce is the annual Danza Period Ball that takes place at the Concha Acustica. Being a period ball attendees will be dressed in period costume while enjoying the rhythm and sounds of danza
The ball starts at 7pm
May 19, Puerto Rico Danza Week Concert, Santurce
For those who cannot make it to Ponce for Danza Week, you can always check out the Danza Week Concert at the Teatro Arivi in Santurce. The concert starts at 3pm
Tel: 787-724-4803
May 24, Masquerade Cosplay Party, Puerto Rico Convention Center
The Masquerade Cosplay Party is the opening event to this year’s Comic Con in Puerto Rico. Grab a mask, a costume or just go to have fun. Music will be provided by DJ Elcar and Tofu.DJ.
May 25-26, Comic Con, Puerto Rico Convention Center
Comic Con returns to Puerto Rico with the 2 day event being held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
Along with the displays of Comics, Toys, Anime, Manga, Video games, Card games, Movies, etc the organizers will also be hosting:
- Masquerade Cosplay Party on Friday May 24
- Cosplay Contest
- Short Film Fest
- Skits
- Gaming
- Conferences
- Special guests: Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Andromeda), Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), David Finch (DC Entertainment), Jordan Hembrough (Host of Travel Channel’s The Toy Hunter), Sara Jean Underwood(Attack of the Show) and more
Other Events in May
May 3 – 4, Don Omar “Hecho en Puerto Rico†Concert @ the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
May 3 – 5, Dorado (Mahi Mahi) Fish Festival, Lajas
Lajas Yacht Club, will be hosting the Dorado Fish Festival featuring, food, music and artisans
Tel: 787-899-1335
May 4-5, Condado Street Food Fest, San Juan
The area around Bar Gitano in Condado is the place to be for great food with Chef Robert Trevino organizing a 2 day street food festival.
More Info
May 5. Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival, Maricao
Head to the Maricao Forest and enjoy a bird watching hike and learn about the islands endemic birds
Tel: 787-530-8311
May 5, Puerto Rico Marathon & Half Marathon@ Parque Jaime Benitez in San Juan
More Info
May 10, Bohemia Jornada, Segundo Ruiz Belvis, Hormigueros
Head to the town plaza for music food and more
Tel: 787-849-2515
May 12, Alejandro Sanz “La Música No se Toca Tour” @ the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
May 18, Porta del Sol Gastronomic Festival, Mayaguez
Plaza Banderas in Mayaguez will host the Porta del Sol Gastronomic Festival where you can enjoy food and fashion shows
Tel: 787-832-2010
May 18 – 19, Sugar Cane Festival, Hatillo
The Hatillo Sugar Cane Festival will be held in the town’s main plaza and will feature local artisans, music and fun for all the family
Tel: 787-898-3835
May 19, Heineken Ventana al Jazz, Mayaguez
Free live jazz @ Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes
