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October 2011 - Posts

Every Saturday evening, Off the Vine presents Noches de Bohemia. An evening of fine wine, delicious food, good friends and music. Entertainment begins at 9:00pm. If you play an instrument or sing, the microphone is yours! Off the Vine is located on Ave.1 in the Royal Oasis Building between calles 26 and 28. Reservations recommended. Call 984-803-5244. Read More...
Mandala Nightclub will be hosting "The Dark Knight", a Halloween Party and Costume Contest sponsored by Captain Morgan. Festivities will take place Oct. 29 - 31 at Madala on Calle 12 in Playa del Carmen. Read More...
Be a part of the 1st annual Dia de Muertos Festival in Cancun! The Institute of Culture and the Arts in Cancun invites you all to enjoy the festivities and activities as Death comes to life in Cancun! The event will take place Monday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 2. There will be displays of altars, art activities, an art exhibition, food and lots of surprises for families to enjoy. Attend and celebrate your traditions. Activities will take place in the Plaza de la Reforma, Parque de Las Palapas and la Casa de Cultura de Cancun. For more information visit the Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes Facebook page. Read More...
Thursday Ocober 27, 2011 beginning at 6:00pm, ONDARTE International Artist Residency will present an Open House and Cocktail Party to celebrate the works of their artists in residence. Read More...
If you have never been to the annual Andale Bazar on 5th Ave. then you are really missing something! You won't believe what you can find there! This year, Andale's Christmas Bazar is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, 2011. Buy a vendor ticket ($200 mn) and set up your own stall or just come and enjoy the fun, do some people watching and maybe score some cool stuff for the holidays! Read More...
CANDi (Cats and Dogs International) will be offering a FREE spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs in Cancun, October 31 - November 4, 2011. No appointment is necessary. Bring your pets to Escuela Sec. 14 "Los Corales" on Calle 80 in Frac. Los Corales between 9:00am and 12:00pm. ****Pets must not have food or water for 12 hours in advance of the surgery. Read More...
Join Ricardo and his staff tonight from 9:00pm - 11:00pm for Ladies Night, an evening with great fun, delicious pasta and fantastic wine. Please call ahead for reservations 984-803-5244. See the Facebook event page for updates and more information. Read More...
As if Playa del Carmen weren't exciting enough along comes Halloween once a year to really kick the fun into high gear! A few years ago, there was only one place to be on Halloween in Playa del Carmen, the outrageous annual costume party at La Rana Cansada. Now, La Ranita is joined by half a dozen other Halloween parties, contests and events going on all over town. Try one or make the rounds and check them all out! We even have some fun options from our friends on Cozumel and Ambergris Caye, Belize! Wherever you end up, it is sure to be a ghoulishly good time! Read More...
The registration period for the 5th annual Day of the Dead Photography Contest presented by Xcaret and Grupo Quinta has been extended until October 27, 2011. For more information and contest rules visit http://www.grupoquinta.com or email to concursodefoto[at]grupoquinta.com. There is still time to make your submission to this exciting contest! Read More...
OK, this is too good to pass up! Tomorrow, Saturday October 22, Baremar Bar y Cevicheria is offering all you can eat tacos, beer and tequila for just $149 mn per person. This offer will be good every Saturday afternoon from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Baremar is located on the corner of 5th Ave. and Calle 38. Follow the crowds!! Read More...
Friday October 21, 2011 Club Social in Playa del Carmen invites you to help those most in need. The recipients for this event, the first of its kind, will be: Fundacion Dar and Centro Cultural Caracol Marino The cover charge will be $50 mn per person and all monies will go toward the purchase of school supplies, children's books, non-perishable food items and other basic necessities. Read More...
On October 31st join the fun at Diablito Cha Cha Cha! Prizes awarded for the three best costumes! For more information visit the Facebook event page. Diablito Cha Cha Cha is located on the corner of Ave. 1 and Calle 12 in the heart of Playa del Carmen's exciting Club Zone. Read More...
Following the enormous success of the first "Explore Tourism Social Media Bootcamp" held earlier this month at Dreams Riviera Maya, Kay Walten Consulting presents the first Social Media for Tourism Webinar Series to take place online November 2, 9, 16, and 30 LIVE at 12:00 pm CST. Read More...
Tonight at Off the Vine in Playa del Carmen, another fabulous wine pairing dinner with Ricardo and his team! Try wines from Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico and California all paired with a delicious gourmet meal. For dessert? A Moscatel from Malaga, Spain! Read More...
It's that time again...time for the outrageous annual Halloween Party at La Ranita in Playa del Carmen! Do you have your costume ready? Read More...
Train your mind! Raise your spirit! Work your body! Celebrate Center 8 Studio's 3rd anniversary with a four hour master class featuring Tiffany and a team of amazing fitness instructors! Class starts at 8:30am. Food and drinks from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Come join the fun and MOVE YOUR BODY! Read More...
Our friends at Wicky's fave a fabulous feast planned for Thanksgiving this year. If you happen to be in Playa del Carmen for Thanksgiving this year, Wicky's will be the place to find moist roast turkey with all the traditional fixin's. Read More...
Coco's Cat Rescue A.C. is a non-profit rescue charity located in Playa del Carmen focusing on the spay and neuter of feral cats and the care and re-homing of kittens in need of rescue. Coco's Cat Rescue also provides affordable ongoing sterilization services for dogs and cats of the Riviera Maya. Visit their official website and Facebook page for a complete mission statement and further information about how you can help support the efforts this local animal rescue organization. Appointments must be made in advance via email at info[at]cocoscatrescue.org or by calling 984-120-0572 from Monday to Friday from 8am-4pm. Read More...
Enter your best Golf Photo and win a pass to play in the Pro-Am of the 2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic, the only PGA Tour event in Mexico! Submissions will be accepted on the Mayakoba Classic Fotogolf page from October 19, 2011 until January 16, 2012. All finalists will win VIP Passes to the 2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic. Read More...
On March 8, 9 and 10 2012, We Move Forward , an International Women’s Day Event will be held on the island of Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. 2012: A New Beginning. In 2012 the Mayan calendar will complete its 13th cycle and begin Read More...
October 31, 2011 Fusion Hotel and Beach Club will be having a Halloween Party and Costume Contest. Enjoy drink specials, belly dancing, the famous fire show and have a ghoulishly good time on the beach in Playa del Carmen! Read More...
Come to the jungle of Xpu Ha to enjoy Harini Yoga & Fun Retreat! December 2 - 4, 2011. Read More...
Join Ricardo and friends tomorrow night for another edition of LADIES NIGHT at OFF THE VINE. 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Great wine, a delicious pasta/salad dinner and a fun evening with games and spicy talk! This time Danielle Murray will be hosting the event like in the old times. For Reservations call 984-803-5244. Read More...
October 15 - 19, 2011 at the Centro Maya Mall in Playa del Carmen - Learn to communicate better with your dog with Marco Ojeda, canine rehabilitator and psychologist. Private consultations with your dog for emotional rehabilitation, integration, re-prevention and behavioral conditions (re-training). By appointment only. Consultations in Spanish and English. Email mojeda[at]psicologiacanina.com for more information. Read More...
Saturday October 22, 2011 Peninsula Fashion TV and SushiClub will present a Golf Tournament at the prestigious Nick Price Golf Course at Grand Coral. The tournament will commence at 9 am. Read More...
Get your costume ready for the " House of Terror"!! Zenzi will be hosting a Halloween Party on the beach on October 31st! Get your 70's and 80's groove on and enjoy 2x1 tequila all night! Zenzi Restaurant and Beach Club is located on the beach at Calle 10. Read More...
On October 30, 2011, La Sala Rosa in Playa del Carmen will be holding a fun Halloween Costume Contest. Prizes will be award for the top three costumes! The party and contest will be a great kick off for the "Vida y Muerte" Art Exhibition which opens on October 31st. For more information inquire on the Sala Rosa Facebook page or email email salarosamx[at]hotmail.com. Read More...
Attention animal lovers! There will be a fundraiser for Playa del Carmen's new animal shelter, PAR - Playa Animal Rescue which will be held on Tuesday November 1, 2011 at Mom's...where something good is always cookin'! When: November 1st @ 7pm Where: Mom's Bar, located at the intersection of Calle 4 & 30th Ave. What: Trivia Contest Why: Food and or $$$ for food for our doggies! Who: Playa Animal Rescue (PAR) Entry Fee: A bag of dog food (large if you could but any size is acceptable) or CASH ...this is a "Fundraiser" after all! Read More...
Our good friends at Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club have a great line-up of Specials running for Fall 2011. Read More...
On October 28, 2011, La Buena Vida in Akumal presents "Comedy of the (Brain) Dead" !!! Renowned stand up comedian Isaac Witty (seen on David Letterman, Bob and Tom Show, Montreal Comedy Festival, etc) will perform for one night only at La Buena Vida on Half Moon Bay. Gus Lynch (Saving Silverman, I Spy, North Country) will be master of ceremonies for two performances at 7pm and *9pm. Read More...
Become an Official Lionfish Hunter and Support Cozumel's Reefs! The Lionfish Hunting Safari will take place on Cozumel, October 19 - 23, 2011. There will be a Press Conference followed by a training session on Oct. 19 in City Hall. The hunt will span two days and there will be a gastronomic festival showcasing the Lionfish in a wide variety of dishes. The closing ceremony and celebration will be held at Sr. Frogs and Carlos n' Charlies on Cozumel. Read More...
Join Ricardo and his team tonight, Thursday October 13 for another treat for the senses at Off the Vine's Weekly Wine dinner. This week, wines from Italy,Australia, Argentina and Mexico paired with delicious dishes prepared by Chef Tonatiuh Villalba. Ricardo has also invited sommelier Fernando Almazan to provide commentary on this evening's wine offerings. The seating time is 8:00 pm. For more information and to make a reservation call 984-803-5244 or visit the Facebook event page. Read More...
To all the faithful, longing for a taste of old of Playa, back when Playa had "flava", (before the Techno Invasion), your prayers are being answered. Reggae is back in Playa del Carmen. Come on out and let's get back to the future! The party will take place on Saturday October 15, 2011 from 9:00 pm - 4:00 am at "La Patrona" on Avenida 10 and calle 12 across from Coco Bongo. For more information follow the Facebook event page. Read More...
Saturday October 15, 2011, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Parque la Ceiba will hold its regular "tianguis" (pronounced tee-an-geese). Tianguis is a Nahuatl word from the Aztecs which refers to an open-air market. The Mexican tianguis, traditionally, will be set up on a certain day in certain neighborhood. Markets can be specialized to one particular product or varied, taking on the feel of a flea market. Read More...
Girls just wanna have fun! That's just what they will get at this week's "Ladies Night" at Off the Vine. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:00pm - 11:00pm. For more information and to reserve a seat, follow the event page on Facebook. Read More...
October 20 - 23, 2011, world famous hotel, Villa Rolandi on Isla Mujeres, will host the Ramon Bravo Prieto Underwater Photography Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded in this much anticipated event. Read More...
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Ipanema Restaurant in Playa del Carmen and help raises funds for a wonderful cause! The Centro de Equinaterapia del Sureste "Kuxtal" will be having a fun fundraising breakfast on November 4, 2011 at 9:00 am. If you love horses and want to help Riviera Maya children and adults with special needs, come on down and find out more about Equine Therapy and how it has made a wonderful difference in the lives of so many physically, mentally and developmentally challenged children and adults! Read More...
Wine lovers take note! Wednesday October 12, 2011, the renowned Mexican winemaker Bodegas de Santo Tomas will present a wine tasting conference and wine dinner at Hotel Las Palapas in Playa del Carmen. The evening will be moderated by Juan Pablo Nunez, the General Director for the Santo Tomas Winery. The seminar will begin at 6:00 pm followed by the wine pairing dinner at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $500 mn per person and space is limited. To reserve your place at this delicious event email laura[at]grupoquinta.com. Read More...
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle! We all know we should do it but how do we know we are doing it right? Are we doing all we can to reduce our carbon footprint and keep the Riviera Maya clean and beautiful. On Wednesday October 12, 2011 Moce Yax Cuxtal AC will begin a series of workshops on how to properly recycle at home and at work. Workshops will be held in Col. Ejido Playa del Carmen on Calle 19 between Avenidas 65 and 70. Dates and times will vary. The cost is $107 mn per person per class. Read More...
Want to try something different in your exercise routine and learn a new skill? Beginning today, October 10, 2011, Yoga by the Way will be offering a course in "Danza Aerea" or Aerial Dancing. Read More...
Sunday November 6, 2011 Coco Maya Beach Club presents their 2nd Annual Caribbean Reggae Fest featuring a great line up of acts including Los Pericos. Doors open to the public at 2:00pm with music beginning at 8:00pm. Read More...
La Sala Rosa invites artists from various creative disciplines (painting, photography, sculpture, installations etc.) to participate in a grand event that will run from October 30 until November 9, 2011. In keeping with the season, the theme of the pieces should be La Vida y La Muerte (life and death) and the masks that we all put on in our daily lives! The inaugural party will be on Halloween, October 31st. If you are an artist or know a brave artist who might be interested in submitting a piece , stop by La Sala Rosa on 5th Ave. at Calle 38 in the new Mimosa building or email salarosamx@hotmail.com for more information. Read More...
EXPRESS YOURSELF! - Tonight, Friday October 7, 2011 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm international and local hip hop artists will gather in Playa del Carmen's Plaza Fundadores. This event is open to everyone ages 18 and over. Read More...
On Wednesday October 19, 2011, Carlos 'n Charlie's and Grupo Desafío Cancun invite you to join them in the fight against breast cancer. The event will start at 9:00am at the Carlos 'n Charlie's restaurant in Paseo del Carmen and will include a full breakfast and raffle! Tickets are $200mn per person and include breakfast, T-shirt and raffle entry. Admission is limited to 150 people. Read More...
The Cozumel Photo Shootout will take place this year November 15 - 20, 2011. This an event that seeks to promote the natural beauty of Cozumel island through an symposium of photographers. The event will also serve to create awareness amongst the local population and visitors about the urgency to take action to stop environmental deterioration and to move towards truly sustainable development. Read More...
Enjoy this week's Off the Vine wine dinner pairing featuring four great wines from Chile and Mexico. As always, there will be delicious dishes to accompany the wines and the best atmosphere. Playenses just $300 mn, visitors $350 mn. For reservations call 984-803-5244. Read More...
During the 6th annual Festival de Vida y Muerte (Festival of Life and Death Traditions), small souls will come to visit to show us a beautiful collage of rituals, offerings, wake games, theater productions, dance, music, visual arts, and much more, so we can come to understand the “Child Death Ritual”, in an exciting journey through the history and traditions of Mexico. Read More...
ME Cancun Resort has some great DJ's lined up for this weekend at The Rose Bar and the Beach Club. Friday October 7 is Ladies Night with Open Bar from 10pm - 2am. Saturday October 8 enjoy 2x1 Moet and Chandon bottles on the beach until 1pm. No Cover Charge. Adults Only. ID Required. Read More...
Riviera Maya athletes will enjoy the 2nd Annual 5ta Avenida 5 and 10K race scheduled for Sunday October 16, 2011 in Playa del Carmen! The race will go off at exactly 7am, leaving from the Mario Villanueva Stadium on Avenida 10 between calles 28 and 34. Cash prizes will be awarded! Registration information is below and must be completed before the organizational meeting on October 15. Race packets will be distributed at that time. Read More...
“Music sounds better when powered by the sun” – OFF THE GRID, a party to dance with the sun, since all energy used to play the music is generated by solar cells. Off the Grid Solar Parties will be happening simultaneously in: London, Bergen, Melbourne, and Playa del Carmen. Read More...
What will be the hot topic at this week's "Ladies Night" at Off the Vine. You will just have to turn up and find out! Tuesday, October 4, 2011 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Read More...
For the 6th consecutive year, the Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival will attract film culture to southeastern Mexico. During previous editions of RMUFF, filmmakers, musicians, producers and writers from countries across the globe have gathered in Playa del Carmen in order to participate in this forum of expression for film culture. This year will be no exception. The festival will take place October 6 - 9, 2011 in Playa del Carmen. Read More...
Celebrate Oktoberfest and help raise money for animal rescue in Playa del Carmen! Once again, Manne and Susie from Manne's Biergarten will play host and serve up the best German food in the region! The event will take place on October 8, 2011 at 7pm at the Biergarten on Calle 4 between Avenidas 10 and 15. All you can eat for just 170 mn! Drink specials! Photo Contest! Fun, fun, fun!! Read More...
Coco's Cat Rescue's 3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt will be held this year on Wednesday November 23rd at 7:30pm at Zenzi, on the beach at Calle 10. The Scavenger Hunt last year was a blast and was a big success as a fundraiser too. Read More...
"How wicked do YOU want to be?" Find out at the annual Luna Blue Halloween Party! The party starts and 8:00pm and ends at midnight. Live Music with the legendary Barefoot Skinny! Dancing (on the floor and on the bar), drink specials, costume contests with prizes for the Best and Sexiest costumes. There will be lots of surprises and the the pool will be open. Read More...