Costa Rica News – As Thursday night’s publish will be in essence our weekend edition we will give a run down of a few events happening in Costa Rica in different areas that we think our readers might enjoy attending. This is by no means all the weekend events but ones that appeal to our curiosity or excitement bug. As for me I will be watching the lacrosse national championship tournament we are to the semi-finals and finals on Monday, because it is my favorite time of year seeing these great teams battle it out. Go Syracuse! But for the rest… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – As Thursday night’s publish will be in essence our weekend edition we will give a run down of a few events happening in Costa Rica in different areas that we think our readers might enjoy attending. This is by no means all the weekend events but ones that appeal to our curiosity or excitement bug.
As for me I will be watching the lacrosse national championship tournament we are to the semi-finals and finals on Monday, because it is my favorite time of year seeing these great teams battle it out. Go Syracuse!
But for the rest of you this is a great weekend to go out an hit the town and then take in a surf contest in Costa Rica.
Friday May 24th, 2013 Costa Rica Events
Black Friday – Casablanca VIP Lounge & Terrace might be a great way to start the weekend if you want to have a few drinks and relax after a hard week of work. Casablanca VIP Lounge presents Black Friday for your nightlife fix. They have stocked their bar to offer you some great deals on many adult beverages.
Beer starts at $2.00, Skittle Shots $2.00, Trago Whiskey $2.00, Trago Vodka $2.00, Tequila $2.00, Ladies there is no cover charge for you on Black Friday’s, Guys cover is $6.00
Location: Casablanca VIP Lounge & Terrace, Paseo Colon, San Jose, Paseo Colon – Diagonal to Kentucky Fried Chicken
Tel: 506.6041.5159
Pasta Basta Live Music Night – If you are not in the San Jose area, perhaps a little live music at the beach is what you are looking for. Pasta Basta Restaurant is pleased to bring you live music shows in the Santa Teresa area each friday night. They host a variety of local and traveling musicians onstage in the peaceful and perfect setting of Santa Teresa. No cover charge for most shows however they do have special celebrations that may warrant a cover charge on occasion.
Go early and enjoy a delicious meal of Greek, Mediterranean or Italian cuisine.
Location: Pasta Basta Restaurant, Calle Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa Main Road in Santa Teresa – next to tattoo shop
Tel: 506.2640.0935
Saturday May 25th, 2013 Costa Rica Events
Chocalate & Wine Tasting – Cacoa Lounge is offering a great opporutnity to take a date out for a romantic evening.
Cacao Lounge in Jaco is pleased to present Smaraitan Xocolata from the southern part of Costa Rica with their famous organic handcrafted chocolates.
Sample some of the best wines and chocolate for a pleasurable afternoon and evening at Cacao Lounge.
Location: Cacoa Lounge, Pacific Center Plaza #1, Jaco
Tel: 506.2643.4381
Cover: $5.00 per person to attend.
Copa Kingston Nosara 2013 Surf Contest – This is a great weekend to take in some of the top surfers in the area. 
Sponsored by Olympus National Surf Circuit and organized by the Surf Federation of Costa Rica, the Copa Kingston 2013 will be held in the Nosara area at Playa Guiones where the waves are expected to be incredible.
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Nosara area watching the fantastic skills of surfers from around the world. Great exhibition for the entire family to enjoy!
A concert featuring Lemon Haze is scheduled for Saturday the 25th at Tropicana Disco at 8:00 PM. Add this live music event to your day of enjoying a world class surf contest.
Location: Nosara, Playa Guiones
Website: Visit the Copa Kingston Nosara 2013 Surf Contest Website
Q50 Costa Rica Ultramarathon – Run Forrest Run! Q50 participants share their passion for running with their love to travel. Q50 races are scheduled around the globe highlighting environmental protection, running participation and the beautiful surroundings of their locations chosen.
Q50 has scheduled an event in Costa Rica. Whether you sign up and run the main Ultramarathon or one of the smaller scale races – or just join in the audience to watch this sports event – it will be a unique day.
Website: Visit the Q50 Website
If none of this interests you, you can always check out the weekend surf report and go catch some waves yourself. The Pacific has a decent swell coming in this weekend.