April brings the holiest of times, Easter known as Semana Santa, to Dominican Republic. There will be many processions throughout the streets of the Colonial City with people proclaiming their faith.
Procession Semana Santa
There are masses in the many churches of the Colonial Zone some even officiated by Cardenal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez.
El Cardenal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez going to mass at the Cathedral
What’s happening in the Colonial Zone and around Santo Domingo. I will add April / Abril 2014 events going on in the Ciudad Colonial and surrounding areas as I find them. If there is more information I will link to the page on this site or other sites. If you have an announcement you want to add please post in the comments or send me an email with the complete information and I will post it.
Tuesday 1
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
Wednesday 2
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos,
*Night of the 80’s at Onno’s Bar, Zons Colonial – 9PM
*Zona Colonial de Fiesta – Jazz at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM. Free.
Mojiganga Bar, Calle Las Mercedes 2 x 1 Galactic Shots at 8PM.
Thursday 3
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Jazzy Thursdays with Gustavo Rodriguez and his Band @ The Pool Bar, Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Zona Colonial – 6PM to 10PM – No Cover – Happy Hour 2X1 from 6PM to 8PM.
*Las Noches de Jazz en La Zona! – Returning to the Zone on the Stairs of Calle el Conde between Calle Las Damas and Ave. del Puerto. Tonight is Jordi Masalles Quartet at 7:30PM. No cover.
*Dominica Nights “Music, Drinks, Food and Surprises” every Thursday from 7:30PM @ Hotel Mercure Comercial Santo Domingo
*Ladies Night at Onno’s Bar, Colonial Zone – 9PM 2 x 1 drinks for ladies – 11PM to 3AM
*Ladies Night at Discoteca Mint, Hotel Napolitano, Ave. George Washington. The ladies drink free 8PM until 1AM.
*Sabor a Son at Lucía 203, Calle Hostos at 8PM. RD$500 minimum consumption.
*Zona Colonial de Fiesta – Dancing at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM. Free.
*Grand PriX in Maio Casa Bar, Las Mercedes #101, with a racing simulator. Select drinks are RD$100. Doors open at 8PM.
*Janio Lora at Casa de Teatro, Calle Arz. Meriño, starting at 9PM. Cover RD$300 p/p
Friday 4
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*José Antonio Rodríguez at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, at 10PM cost – RD500 P/P. He will be performing every Friday in March and April.
*Zona Colonial de Fiesta – Humor with Jochi Jochi at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM. Free.
*”Salvation Jams” Every Friday La Espiral, Calle Jose Reyes, will have local bands sharing their music with the public at 9PM. Tonight – Gang Squad.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
*Friday Grooves at Maio Casa Bar, Calle Las Mercedes, with Karlanton + Peter starting at 9PM. Cover – Men RD$100 and Ladies are free.
*Rafael Reyes at La Terraza in Hotel Napolitano, Ave George Washington, at 8PM. No cover.
Saturday 5
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Mercado Aleman y Multicultural – German Market at The Dominican-German Center, at Calle Isabel la Católica #212 from 11AM to 6PM. German sausages, breads, sweets crafts, pet items, a BBQ and cold German and domestic beers.
*The Feria Artesanal / Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Super Don Miguelo! at Mojiganga Bar, Calle las Mercedes, at 9PM. RD$500 Open Bar. To reserve a table call 809-607-5186.
*Salvation Jams continues with DeLuna at La Espiral, Calle Jose Reyes, at 9PM. Cover RD$50 p/p
*Chuchy Mullens “Sabado x Sabado” at Casa de Teatro, Calle Arz. Meriño, at 10PM. Entrance is free.
Sunday 6
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Grupo Bonyé Live More information
*Colonial City Handicraft and Antiques Flea Market Every Sunday at Plaza Maria de Toledo.
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 6:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Monday 7
*Lulú Live Sessiones – Jazz en Dominicana will bring live jazz to the Ciudad Colonial in various formats and styles to Lulú Tasting Bar, Arzobispo Meriño – 10PM.
Tuesday 8
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Karaoke and 2×1 drinks at Mamajuana Café – 8PM
*Videoteca / Video Library. Watch a movie at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, starting at 7:45PM. Showing today “Buenos Aires 100KM”.
Wednesday 9
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Night of the 80’s at Onno’s Bar, Zona Colonial – 9PM
Pavel Nunez, Greatest Hits, at Hard Rock Café, Calle el Conde, starting at 9PM. Cover RD$85 P/P. Tickets call (829) 681-0120
*Videoteca / Video Library. Watch a movie at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, starting at 7:45PM. Showing today “Mujer de Benjamin”.
*The Acoustic Nights: Humor And Music With La Guagua: Comedy Collective at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 10PM cost – RD$300 P/P
Thursday 10
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Jazzy Thursdays with Gustavo Rodriguez and his Band @ The Pool Bar, Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Zona Colonial – 6PM to 10PM – No Cover – Happy Hour 2X1 from 6PM to 8PM.
*Las Noches de Jazz en La Zona! – Returning to the Zone on the Stairs of Calle el Conde between Calle Las Damas and Ave. del Puerto. Tonight is Ernesto Núñez Band at 7:30PM. No cover.
*Dominica Nights “Music, Drinks, Food and Surprises” every Thursday from 7:30PM @ Hotel Mercure Comercial Santo Domingo
*Ladies Night at Onno’s Bar, Zona Colonial – 9PM 2 x 1 drinks for ladies – 11PM to 3AM
*”Sabor a Son” at Lucía 203, Calle Hostos RD$500 minimum consumption
*Reggaeton in Mojiganga Bar, Calle Las Mercedes at 8PM – no cover
*Ladies Night at Discoteca Mint, Hotel Napolitano, Ave. George Washington. The ladies drink free 8PM until 1AM.
*Videoteca / Video Library. Watch a movie at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, starting at 7:45PM. Showing today “Virgen de los Sicarios”.
Friday 11
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*José Antonio Rodríguez at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, at 10PM cost – RD500 P/P. He will be performing every Friday in March and April.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
*Videoteca / Video Library. Watch a movie at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, starting at 7:45PM. Showing today “El amor cuesta caro”.
Saturday 12
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1(ONE) Beer free.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
*Toque Profundo at La Espiral, Calle José Reyes, starting at 10PM. Tickets are RD$500.
Sunday 13
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Grupo Bonyé Live More information
*Colonial City Handicraft and Antiques Flea Market Every Sunday at Plaza Maria de Toledo.
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 6:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Monday 14
*Lulú Live Sessiones – Jazz en Dominicana will bring live jazz to the Ciudad Colonial in various formats and styles to Lulú Tasting Bar, Arzobispo Meriño – 10PM.
Tuesday 15
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
Wednesday 16
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Night of the 80’s at Onno’s Bar, Zona Colonial – 9PM
*The Acoustic Nights: Humor And Music With La Guagua: Comedy Collective at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 10PM cost – RD$300 P/P
Thursday 17 *Note that some of these events and businesses may be closed for this weekend.
This is the start of the long Semana Santa weekend from Thursday the 17th at 2PM to Sunday the 20th until 8PM – one of the biggest vacation times here.
*Updates on Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia – Emergency Operations Center (COE) “Plan Operativo por los Valores y tu Seguridad, Semana Santa 2014” / “Operational Plan for the Securities and your Safety, Easter 2014”
*This year there are 179 beaches and Rivers closed for Seaman Santa. There are 2,512 aid stations set up around the country. Open or download the PDF lists http://www.defensacivil.gov.do/index.php/publicaciones/category/semana-santa-2014.
*Playa Guibia, the only swimming beach in Santo Domingo, will not be open for swimming BUT they are going to be turning the Malecon in Santo Domingo at Guibia into a beach for the people that are not able to leave the city for the big holiday weekend. There will be 12 swimming pools, games, karaoke, concerts, volleyball tournaments, domino game tables and more for those who cannot go away for the long weekend. The Malecon will be closed from Wednesday, 16 April starting at 3PM between Calle Socorro Sanchez to Calle San Geronimo.The area will be open to the public with security and medical personal near by from Thursday to Sunday. The water – pool – play area is open from 9AM to 6PM.
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Jazzy Thursdays with Gustavo Rodriguez and his Band @ The Pool Bar, Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Zona Colonial – 6PM to 10PM – No Cover – Happy Hour 2X1 from 6PM to 8PM.
*Dominica Nights “Music, Drinks, Food and Surprises” every Thursday from 7:30PM @ Hotel Mercure Comercial Santo Domingo
*Ladies Night at Onno’s Bar, Colonial Zone – 9PM 2 x 1 drinks for ladies – 11PM to 3AM
*Ladies Night at Discoteca Mint, Hotel Napolitano, Ave. George Washington. The ladies drink free 8PM until 1AM.
*Reggaeton in Mojiganga Bar, Calle Las Mercedes at 8PM – no cover
*2×1 Sangría at Antica Pizzeria, Calle Padre Billini starting at 5:30PM
Friday 18 *Note that some of these events and businesses may be closed for this weekend.
*Viernes Santo / Good Friday. This is part of the long Semana Santa weekend from Thursday 7th at 2PM to Sunday the 20th until 8PM – one of the biggest vacation times here
*Updates on Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia – Emergency Operations Center (COE) “Plan Operativo por los Valores y tu Seguridad, Semana Santa 2014” / “Operational Plan for the Securities and your Safety, Easter 2014”
*This year there are 179 beaches and Rivers closed for Seaman Santa. There are 2,512 aid stations set up around the country. Open or download the PDF lists http://www.defensacivil.gov.do/index.php/publicaciones/category/semana-santa-2014.
*The Malecon at Playa Guibia turns into a beach for the people that are not able to leave the city for the big holiday weekend. There will be 12 swimming pools, games, karaoke, concerts, volleyball tournaments, domino game tables and more for those who cannot go away for the long weekend. The Malecon will be closed from Wednesday, 16 April starting at 3PM between Calle Socorro Sanchez to Calle San Geronimo.The area will be open to the public with security and medical personal near by from Thursday to Sunday. The water – pool – play area is open from 9AM to 6PM.
*Note – I hate to announce that this concert, a holiday tradition, has been canceled because of the construction work going on in the Colonial City. No parking for the masses. The annual Good Friday/ Viernes Santo concert celebration is a big part of the Holy Week/ Semana Santa celebrations. In Zona Colonial the concert will be in the oldest Cathedral in the Americas, Cathedral de Santa Maria, also known as Cathedral de Santo Domingo, Primada de América, at 8PM.
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*José Antonio Rodríguez at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, at 10PM cost – RD500 P/P. He will be performing every Friday in March and April.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Saturday 19 *Note that some of these events and businesses may be closed for this weekend.
This is part of the long Semana Santa weekend from Thursday 7th at 2PM to Sunday the 20th until 8PM – one of the biggest vacation times here
*Updates on Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia – Emergency Operations Center (COE) “Plan Operativo por los Valores y tu Seguridad, Semana Santa 2014” / “Operational Plan for the Securities and your Safety, Easter 2014”
*This year there are 179 beaches and Rivers closed for Seaman Santa. There are 2,512 aid stations set up around the country. Open or download the PDF lists http://www.defensacivil.gov.do/index.php/publicaciones/category/semana-santa-2014.
*The Malecon at Playa Guibia turns into a beach for the people that are not able to leave the city for the big holiday weekend. There will be 12 swimming pools, games, karaoke, concerts, volleyball tournaments, domino game tables and more for those who cannot go away for the long weekend. The Malecon will be closed from Wednesday, 16 April starting at 3PM between Calle Socorro Sanchez to Calle San Geronimo.The area will be open to the public with security and medical personal near by from Thursday to Sunday. The water – pool – play area is open from 9AM to 6PM.
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1(One) Beer free.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Sunday 20 *Note that some of these events and businesses may be closed for this weekend. This is part of the long Semana Santa weekend from Thursday 7th at 2PM to Sunday the 20th until 8PM – one of the biggest vacation times here
*Updates on Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia – Emergency Operations Center (COE) “Plan Operativo por los Valores y tu Seguridad, Semana Santa 2014” / “Operational Plan for the Securities and your Safety, Easter 2014”
*This year there are 179 beaches and Rivers closed for Seaman Santa. There are 2,512 aid stations set up around the country. Open or download the PDF lists http://www.defensacivil.gov.do/index.php/publicaciones/category/semana-santa-2014.
*The Malecon at Playa Guibia turns into a beach for the people that are not able to leave the city for the big holiday weekend. There will be 12 swimming pools, games, karaoke, concerts, volleyball tournaments, domino game tables and more for those who cannot go away for the long weekend. The Malecon will be closed from Wednesday, 16 April starting at 3PM between Calle Socorro Sanchez to Calle San Geronimo.The area will be open to the public with security and medical personal near by from Thursday to Sunday. The water – pool – play area is open from 9AM to 6PM.
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Grupo Bonyé Live More information
*Colonial City Handicraft and Antiques Flea Market Every Sunday at Plaza Maria de Toledo.
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 6:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Monday 21
*Lulú Live Sessiones – Jazz en Dominicana will bring live jazz to the Ciudad Colonial in various formats and styles to Lulú Tasting Bar, Arzobispo Meriño – 10PM.
*Segafredo Zona Colonial – Happy Hour – 5PM to 12midnight.
*Porque los Lunes Son de Coro with Manuel Mota and Federico López
at Café Teatro 10PM.
Tuesday 22
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*2×1 Sangria and Tapas for RD$100 at Pura Tasca, Emiliano Tejera starting at 5:30PM
*Karaoke and 2×1 at Mamajuana Café, Plaza España, at 8PM.
Wednesday 23
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Night of the 80’s at Onno’s Bar, Zons Colonial – 9PM
2 x 1 Drinks and Ladies drink free at Faces Dance Club, La Atarazana.
*The Acoustic Nights: Humor And Music With La Guagua: Comedy Collective at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 10PM cost – RD$300 P/P
*Live Music every Wednesday at El Briciolin at La Briciola, Arz. Meriño. The Blues Makers (Acoustic) starting at 9PM – no cover.
*Wednesday of Jazz at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM – no cover.
Thursday 24
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Jazzy Thursdays with Gustavo Rodriguez and his Band @ The Pool Bar, Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Zona Colonial – 6PM to 10PM – No Cover – Happy Hour 2X1 from 6PM to 8PM.
*Las Noches de Jazz en La Zona! – Returning to the Zone on the Stairs of Calle el Conde between Calle Las Damas and Ave. del Puerto. With Eric Litman & Wavelength at 7:30PM. No cover.
*Dominica Nights “Music, Drinks, Food and Surprises” every Thursday from 7:30PM @ Hotel Mercure Comercial Santo Domingo
*Ladies Night at Onno’s Bar, Colonial Zone – 9PM 2 x 1 drinks for ladies – 11PM to 3AM
*Ladies Night at Discoteca Mint, Hotel Napolitano, Ave. George Washington. The ladies drink free 8PM until 1AM.
*”Sabor a Son” at Lucía 203, Calle Hostos RD$500 minimum consumption
*Janio Lora and Vincente Cifuentes at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño, 9PM – RD$250 p/p.
Friday 25
*2 x 1 Sangria RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*José Antonio Rodríguez at Casa de Teatro, Calle Meriño, at 10PM cost – RD500 P/P. He will be performing every Friday in March and April.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
The Psycho Heads at Cinema Café, Plaza de la Cultura as part of the Feria Libro 2014. Starting at 8PM – no cover.
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone. More information
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1(One) Beer free.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 8:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Sunday 27
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Grupo Bonyé Live More information
*Colonial City Handicraft and Antiques Flea Market Every Sunday at Plaza Maria de Toledo.
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*La luz de un cigarillo Play at Teatro Las Mascaras, Calle Arz. Portes, at 6:30pm. Tickets cost RD$400. Best to get there early because the theater is small.
Monday 28
*Lulú Live Sessiones – Jazz en Dominicana will bring live jazz to the Ciudad Colonial in various formats and styles to Lulú Tasting Bar, Arzobispo Meriño – 10PM.
Tuesday 29
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
Wednesday 30
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos,
*Night of the 80’s at Onno’s Bar, Zons Colonial – 9PM
*Zona Colonial de Fiesta – Jazz at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM. Free.
Continuing events throughout April
*Happy Hour at Harry’s every day 2×1 on select drinks from 2 to 9PM. Harry’s Bar and Restaurant, Plaza España.
CCESD Belkis Ramírez Art Exhibit
