February Happenings
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It’s February and that meansMardi Gras, Have a Heart Cocktail Party / Taste of Tamarindo &Costa Rica blues festival and . We also want to share with you a new cool Friday night happening! You’ll never guess! A grocery store… Really a grocery store… Yes!
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Mardi Gras
Flamingo Center
February 24, 25,26 & 28 (See Next page for Calendar)
Mardi Gras is a time-honored Flamingo tradition since 1996 and is truly an experience you shouldn’t miss if you’re in the Flamingo area in late February. The whole community comes together to have some fun and exorcise the demons before Lent. The parade is a blast and you’re sure to see all types of cool original floats and costumes on your quest for beads. For more info checkout the Facebook page Flamingo Mardi Gras.
Tuesday, Feb. 28. 4:30pm
The parade starts at the Banco Nacional and finishes on Flamingo Beach followed by parties and live music at Marie’s Restaurant at 6pm (The Leatherbacks) and Mariner Inn at 8pm.
For information or if you would like to participate in the parade, please call Marie at 2654-4136
All funds raised are donated to local charities
Friday, Feb. 24, 4pm
King Felix and Queen Maria Jose arrive by boat from the Isleof Mirth at Brasilito Beach in front of Tiki’s, where they willbegin their tour. They will visit Maxwells, Perlas, The Shack, El Castillo, The Sailing Center, Mariner Inn and Marie’s Restaurant. There will be live music at the Mariner Inn and Marie’s Restaurant (The Blue’s Devils)
Saturday, Feb. 25, 4pm
Drag Race (where men dress as women and women dress as men as they race from bar to bar) at The Mariner Inn. Live Music at the Mariner.
Sunday, Feb. 26
Live music at various locations.
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“Have a Heart” Cocktail Party / Taste of Tamarindo
Pacific Park (Poolside) – Tamarindo
February 11 – 7 -10 pm
The “Have a Heart” Cocktail party, presented by Amigos de la Education, raises funds to support scholarships for children in our area. We will feature the Taste of Tamarindo. Local restaurants will provide bocas for our guests. Tickets are $20 in advance, available Jaime Peligro Book Store, Costa Rica Sailing Center, El Be and Surf Club Sports Bar, and $25 at the door. Each ticket includes 3 bocas, with the option to purchase more.
We will have a raffle, with prizes including an XBox One, Chromecast, Fitbit Charge 2 and $100 cold hard cash donated by RPM. In addition, there will be a silent auction. Music is provided by DJ Ciro and there will be a cash bar.
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6th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival
Costa Rica Sailing Center – Potrero
February 18th – Music starts at 11am
This is an awesome day of food, fun and Blues for a great local charity, Abriendo Mentes. This organization teaches English, technology, music and arts to the youth of Guanacaste.
The Blues Fest is a must if you’re here, and advance tickets are only $25! For more info go to crbluesfest.com and I’ll see ya there.
Featured bands are:
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy, Houston Texas
Chris Ruest trio featuring Gene Taylor, Austin Texas:
Many local bands like Co-founder, Mauricio’s, and Blues Devils, and is highlighted by local legends Donny Walsh and the Leatherbacks!
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Friday Night Jam Session at Wil Mart
You would never think it, but YES… Chilling out in the open air listening to great music and sipping some local home-brew! It’s Fun, Friends, and Free, usually with an opening group followed by some fiery guitar that lights up the night. Every Friday from 9pm. Wil Mart is the new Supermercado located between Matapalo and Playa Grande.
