Stars and stripes fiesta returns
Annual July 4 picnic will again take place at the Cervecería
Where art and architecture converge
Costa Rican architect Kéyner Segura’s new exhibit explores how his profession and art are intertwined.
Surf/Golf charity event coming
All proceeds will benefit CEPIA a nonprofit organization which helps underprivileged children.
Cyclists unite to promote safety in San José
Some 800 riders of all ages and nationalities enjoyed a tour through the capital.
Envision Cometh
Festival will bring five full days of music, yoga, dance, performance art, healing and bodywork, art installations, and much more in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific.
5th Annual Pitaya Fest approaches
The Nicaragua festival will raise funds for Casa Llanta, a scholarship programs organization.
Pelicans to porpoises: Sea animals get help
Parque Marina is a rescue center for sea animals and an educational center.
The Blind Pigs celebrate 20-year anniversary, V-day
The band has released three albums and is recording a fourth with all new material.
Valentine’s Day specials and events
Need ideas for this February 14 celebration? Here's a list.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year in San José
China enthusiasts this month can enjoy its culture through exhibits, film and food.
Indigenous treasures at Galería Namu
Indigenous artists exhibit at downtown gallery.
New Joseph Kaknes exhibit at Laguna Mar Hotel
American artist will be exhibiting his work Feb. 2 from 3-8 p.m.
Great food, great times in Ojochal
Thirteen local restaurants served sample dishes from their menus at The Great Culinary Festival.
Jungle Jam 2013 brings the beat, dred-locks
Tico Times catches up with South Carolina musician Zach Deputy
Musicians liven the streets of San José
Around Costa Rica: On San José’s Central Avenue, musicians perform on a made-up stage in front of the Culture Ministry’s Architecture Conservation building.
Bullfighting comes to Jacó
Photo-gallery: Tico-style bullfights were part of the Jacó Festival at Costa Rica's Central Pacific.
26-year-old Tico jazz musician puts out first album
Max Esquivel talks about his first album, how he got his start and the state of jazz in Costa Rica.
SW!CH Festival unites Costa Rica’s enthusiasm for music and the environment
Festival was a commitment to help make Costa Rica carbon neutral by its bicentennial in 2021.
Teletica hosts bangin’ Christmas event
Children and adults enjoyed Channel 7’s Christmas celebration in La Sabana park.
Renewable Energy Festival celebrates new ways of living
(Because the world is definitely not ending.)
San José holds fourth PechaKucha
Ticos gather for a night of creativity, networking, and beer at Avenida Escazú.
The world’s largest labyrinth lives just outside Tamarindo
It takes a full hour to complete Ronald Esquivel’s labyrinth, La Senda, which is strategically built over two energy centers in Guanacaste.
Avenida Escazú kicks off Christmas season
Shopping center throws inaugural Christmas parade and tree lighting
A visit from the turtles
Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles came ashore last week to lay eggs at the Ostional Wildlife Refuge
On Bungee jumping, the scariest thing in the world
A Tico Times reporter takes Latin America’s most extreme plunge.
Caribbean music in the capital
National Theater daytime performances include MasterKey and Carlos Saavedra.
An artist’s investigation
Melvin “Kamel” González strives to educate the world about the beliefs and traditions of the Boruca.
Top 10 Costa Rica-themed Halloween costumes
Scary in the tropics: A finless shark, a zip-line accident victim a rambunctious riptide and more.
Siquirres clinches high school cricket tournament
Roblealto player Limbert Abarca sets new record with 50 runs.
Little Theatre Group offers new play, Monday night workshops
LTG’s latest play, “Looking for the Pony,” opens Friday night at Teatro Laurence Olivier.
7th annual theater festival upon us
Performances and workshops taking place across the city.
The Petroglyphs of the Orosi Volcano
Old artifacts are inspiration for new art on display this weekend at the Hidden Garden Art Gallery.
Grupo Nación serves up a cooking school
Sabores Center of Gastronomy has ignited a culinary passion, but will it be able raise the bar on dining out in Costa Rica?
Fun, action on Alajuela Museum tour
History lessons come with sound effects and dramatic renditions at the Juan Santamaría Museum
‘Psychotropic’ Sonámbulo readies for US
After touring Europe and selling out venues across Costa Rica, the band will finally get its chance on stage in the States.
Fishin’ in Flamingo and Carrillo
Two readers give their take on Costa Rica's best spots to hook marlin and sailfish.
Dave the Dude’s ‘London Boy’ launches
Hotel Club Del Mar in Jacó throws a party for the radio DJ, musician and newly published author.
A woman’s passion for Tai Chi and chai tea
People kept asking Ligia Salazar to bring her teas to their parties. Finally she started her own business.
A labyrinth at school
Ronald Esquivel, designer of the world's largest labyrinth in Tamarindo, has created another one.
Book Fair hits San José
The XIII International Book Fair celebrates all things Afro-Caribbean.
T+Karpio celebrates contemporary art across San José
10 Spaces, 10 Activities, 30 Artists, 30 Years.
Animal rescue center needs rescue
Kids Saving the Rainforest supported itself for 13 years. Now it needs donations fast.
Artful fundraising
Dim sum, bingo and whimsical chairs are all part of a couple of unconventional fundraisers on Sept. 1.
Online jungle game!
Kids around the world can now go on virtual adventures in Costa Rica's jungles.
Tropical botanist kickstarts campaign for book on fruit
To create comprehensive tome on tropical fruit in the Americas and Asia, Rolf Blancke needs $7,500.
Fralem’s Ape
A mural outside the Legislative Assembly caused a bit of a stir.
‘Hanging Music’ intrigues
An exhibit of the works of Erika Stanley wins for its whimsy.
Calle 13, Alan Parsons to headline 2012 International Arts Festival
FIA 2012 will take place March 15-25 in San José.
Costa Rica gets some love in movie, book
Manuel Antonio scores a visit from the film crew for "The Librarian," including actress Marcia Gay Harden.
Utensil love
'Romeo and Juliet' comes to Teatro Eugene O'Neil in the form of a one-waiter show, and the story is told via napkins, forks and knives.
Lady Gaga Saga Ends: Pop star confirmed for Nov. 3 in Costa Rica
After months of uncertainty, RPMTV announces Lady Gaga’s Central America tour will hit the National Stadium in La Sabana.
Groundbreaking Flamenco pianist in Costa Rica
The Tico Times scores an interview with Laura de los Ángeles.
Costa Rica summer camp big on environment
Campers take a field trip to the Bridgestone tire factory to learn about its environmentally-friendly practices.
Graffiti teacher gives lessons in art, life
Isaias Crow came from San Diego to Costa Rica to lead discussions on graffiti and self-expression. He did more than that.
Grim reality explored in “Calladito más bonito”
Six characters suffer in silence to avoid societal judgment.
Gringos bring tap dancing to Costa Rica
The children of Cajón have put on their tap-dancing shoes.
‘Crazy Quilt’ a successful dramatic medley
Director Annette Hallett lands the perfect balance of veteran and amateur talent.
Rockin’ in English with Radio Dos’ Marge Scott
A New York transplant (not implant) makes radio in the tropics.
International Film Festival opens Friday
Cinephiles, prepare for workshops, lectures and 80 films on the theme "Peace with Earth."
Horse parades back
Guanacaste's passion for horses will be on display this weekend.
Zen and the art of Paddleboarding
A growing number of people combining paddleboarding with yoga, fishing, whitewater action and more.
Santa Ana Golf Tournament kicks off Friday
Held since 2002, the Valle del Sol Cup is back this year with sweet prizes.
A patchwork play
Little Theatre Group's next production will be a collection of short plays exploring extraordinary interactions between ordinary people.
Volunteers build houses and hope in La Cuenca
Nonprofit TECHO has constructed 1,214 transitional houses in Costa Rica, and its most recent project took place in the impoverished community of La Cuenca.
Nonprofit offers a helping hand
The John Ovens Foundation connections people with educational and financial resources to improve their lives.
Family piñata business thrives in Atenas
Marvin Rodríguez and Lizeth Brenes started a family piñata business that won't bust.
La Nigüenta: The gift of luck
A small naked girl picking parasites out of her toes can bring suerte to its recipients.
22nd Credomatic Music Festival dates chosen
New venues and musical talent are lined up for the next Credomatic Music Festival, set for Aug. 4-19.
Herediana runs 100 marathons
Jeanette Roostai started running late in life, and she didn't feel like stopping.
The art of chocolate, Costa Rican-style
Private tastings are deliciously informative at Sibú Chocolate in San Isidro de Heredia.
Badminton kind of a big deal in Costa Rica
It may sound strange, but Badminton is spreading here thanks to a handful of dedicated coaches.
Group to promote bike safety in Dominical
Months after Alejandro Alvarado was hit and killed on his bicycle, ¡CUIDENOS! raising awareness about safety.
Silky souvenirs in Guanacaste’s capital
Artist Wendy Tayler paints the landscapes, fauna and flora of Costa Rica onto scarves.
The Jícaro Artist
A young man turns gourds into art.
"Eyes of the Soul"
This exhibit of the paintings of Hernán Pérez opens June 16 at the Hidden Garden Art Gallery.
New arts center for Lincoln School in Heredia
The theater, art rooms, music rooms and dance studio have students psyched about the arts.
Jobs play a thinker
The Little Theater Group nails Mike Daisey's controversial monologue.
Magaly’s back
Costa Rica's beloved one-screen theater reopens this weekend with a European film festival.
Conductor Gerald Brown returns, reflects
More than 40 years ago, Gerald Brown made sweeping changes to the Costa Rican National Symphony Orchestra. In an exclusive interview with The Tico Times, he told us why.
Why the Jobs play?
The Little Theatre Group's Pilar Saavedra-Vela explains her choice to direct the controversial monologue, "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs."
A fiery little museum
AROUND COSTA RICA: The Atenas fire station has a nifty little secret.
"Mundano Sagrado" on display at the National Gallery
Two longtime friends have a joint exhibit at the Children's Museum in the National Gallery that celebrates the sacredness of the mundane.
50 years later, Dylan still making history
Bob Dylan's May 5 performance in Costa Rica is a first for the legendary folk-rock singer.
Tico painting prodigy, 8, turning heads
This Costa Rican boy has a gift for painting, and the world is taking notice.
Coffee giant opens theater
The guy who brought you Café Britt has a new theater at the Momentum Pinares Mall.
Dome Music Festival returns to Uvita
The Dome Drive Thru in Uvita on the southern Pacific Coast will host the second annual Dome Fest April 28.
Otto Apuy works coming to Guanacaste
The exhibit opens April 21 at 4 p.m. and runs through May 25 at Hidden Garden Art Gallery.
Etsy comes to La Carpio
A women's cooperative in La Carpio northwest of San José makes angels out of cloth and sells them via the popular online crafts market.
Album of Figueroa paints picture of Costa Rica’s past
AROUND COSTA RICA: A book featuring fascinating drawings, maps, history and genealogies taken from the original album by José María Figueroa is now available at university bookstores.
Theatre Group’s ‘Mousetrap’ charms and intrigues
San José’s beloved English-language theater group puts on the longest-running play in modern history – Agatha Christie’s whodunit, “The Mousetrap.”
FIA 2012: A photo gallery
The Tico Times brings you snapshots of the International Arts Festival (FIA 2012), held this month in San José.
See the lineup and schedule for Imperial Festival 2012
Who's playing and at what time during this weekend festival at La Guácima?
Bridge gets a bamboo face-lift
Matapalo artist Mark Huebner recently completed a bamboo art installation 20-feet above a busy San José thoroughfare.
Lux Aeterna to perform at FIA, inspire youth
The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. State Department are bringing a group of hip-hop dancers from California to reach out to Costa Rican youth.
Hernán Jiménez does stand-up show
The acclaimed Costa Rican director of last year’s hit film “El Regreso” will take the stage as a comedian this weekend in Escazú.
Charlie Sheen, rock stars coming
Members of Kiss, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and The Cult will be among the performers.
Transitarte to flood San José with arts, culture
Music, art, theater and more will take over downtown San José’s public spaces March 2-4.
National Symphony season starts Friday
The 2012 lineup includes free Summer Concerts around the Central Valley, the official season of 12 concerts and the opera “Tosca” at the National Theater.
‘Animals and Heads of State’
U.S. artist Kenneth Milestone creates animal sculptures out of plastic waste.
Envision Festival coming to Bahía Ballena
Uvita area to host four days of music, performance art and workshops.
National Theater announces 2012 lineup
Programming starts Feb. 14 with launch of Theater at Noon series.
Costa Rica’s National Symphony splits with conductor Nazareth
Culture Ministry cites lack of budget for the conductor’s salary demands and conflict between Nazareth and members of the symphony and ministry as reasons for his dismissal.
Artists turn San José house into gallery
A group of talented young Costa Rican artists display paintings, photos, sculptures and design furniture in an exciting exhibit, “9 Cuartos.”
It’s official: Festival Imperial to return to Costa Rica in 2012
Social media sites are buzzing about Foo Fighters as possible headliners.
Metal workshop for kids in Barrio Escalante
Upcoming workshop will take place in Barrio Escalante.
Ticos jam out with Damian Marley
Bob Marley’s youngest son came back to Costa Rica to show off his new album, ‘Set Up Shop Vol I’
2nd annual booze celebration draws hundreds
Drinking, more drinking and a surprise goat adoption at the Craft Beer Festival.
National Arts Festival returns
Festival takes place April 5-14 in the San José cantons of Mora and Puriscal, as well as Santa Ana.
Costa Ricans prepare for Juan Santamaría Day, a national holiday, on Thursday
Ticos will take the day off on Thursday in celebration of the country’s most famous national hero.
Tamarindo at play
Catch “The Odd Couple” Friday and Saturday nights at Fisch’s Restaurant.
Liceo de Villareal High School opens Central America’s first school skate park
Students got a clean slate in exchange for improving their grades, helping with volunteer work and attending class.
Pablo Olivares to rock San José
Admission is a bag of beans or rice.
Turtles come to landlocked San Ramón
Life sized turtles can be seen in the museum’s natural history salon until December.
'God of Carnage' comes to San José
This Little Theatre Group show sold old at the beach last month. Now it plays at the Laurence Olivier Theatre, April 26-May 5.
La Chaine Gourmet Club initiates new members
A worldwide gourmet club grows steadily in Costa Rica.
