The cool weather is almost over as Spring approaches. March is a quiet month after the Carnival festivities are over and the Semana Santa holiday approaches. Take a little breather and enjoy the calm.
A cool breezy Sunday in Plaza España
What’s happening in the Colonial Zone and around Santo Domingo. I will add March 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.
Saturday 1
*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.
Sunday 2
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
The Big Carnival Parade on the Malecon between the Oblisk Macho and ending around the Hotel Jarabacoa, Santo Domingo with the best of the best.
*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.
Monday 3
*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 4
*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
Wednesday 5
*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 6
*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, Zona Colonial – 9PM 2 x 1 drinks for ladies – 11PM to 3AM
*Grey Lantigua at Las Terraza of the Hotel Napolitano, Ave George Washington from 7 to 11PM – no cover charge
*”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.
*Concert – Tony Almont & Dkano at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 9:30PM cost – RD$300 P/P
Friday 7
*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.
*Karaokee at Teatro Guloya, Arz. Portes (in honor of Paloma Sody) at 8PM
Concert by Colombian *Vicente Garcia “La Tropical Filarmónica”, this will be his last show in DR for a while. He will be at Lucía 203, Calle Hostso, cost – RD$600 in advance / RD$800 at the door.
*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.
Saturday 8
*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.
*Karaokee at Teatro Guloya, Arz. Portes (in honor of Paloma Sody) at 8PM
*Chuchy Mullens “Sabado x Sabado” at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño, at 10PM – entrance is free
Irka Mateo “Anacaona” 3-8-2014
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1 Beer free.
Sunday 9
*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.
*Karaokee at Teatro Guloya, Arz. Portes (in honor of Paloma Sody) at 8PM
“The Metal Trío” at Cinema Café, Ave. Pedro Henríquez Ureña at 8PM. Cost RD$200 in advance, RD$250 at the door
Monday 10
*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 11
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
Victor del Villar at Casa de Teatro at 10PM
Wednesday 12
*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
*Come learn to dance Salsa! with Manuela Feliz in the Cultural Center Banreservas, Calle Isabel La Católica #202 at 7PM. It is free.
*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 13
*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.
*Concert – Tony Almont & Dkano at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 9:30PM cost – RD$300 P/P
*Reggaeton in Mojiganga Bar, Calle Las Mercedes at 8PM – no cover
*2×1 Sangría at Antica Pizzeria, Calle Padre Billini starting at 5:30PM
*Ciudad Colonial is HAPPY! LocalTV DO will be filming the Colonial Zone version of the Happy videos to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams at 4PM on Calle el Conde on the corner of Hostos and continue to the Puerta del Conde. Watch for the camera and get your happy on!! Here is the Orange version “We are from Dominican Republic” to the song “Happy”
Friday 14
*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.
*Open bar at Pacuba Bar, Calle La Atarazana at 9PM. For RD$500 you can drink VODKA, RUM and GIN plus a welcome SHOT!
Saturday 15
*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.
*La Receta & Urbanova at Lucia 203, Calle Hostos, at 9PM. Entrance RD$500 p/p.
*Aloha Party at ONNO’S BAR, Calle Hostos. Dress code – Hawaiian style clothing. Special music and dancers.
*Cindy Calle Birthday celebration at Maio Casa Bar, Calle Las Mercedes, with Beats by Ferks + Mkni at 9PM. Entrance is free
*Rock Envoga Con ODA at Hard Rock Cafe, Calle el Conde, at 9PM entrance is free
*Chuchy Mullens “Sabado x Sabado” at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño, at 10PM – entrance is free
*Bunbury Palosanto Tour at the Marina San Souci more information in the Colonial News Blog. https://colonialzonenews.colonialzone-dr.com//2014/01/03/bunbury-palosanto-tour-3-15-2014/
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1 Beer free.
*Ciudad Colonial is HAPPY! LocalTV DO will be filming the Colonial Zone version of the Happy videos to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams at 9AM on Calle la Atarazana and Calle las Damas. Watch for the camera and get your happy on!! Here is the Orange version “We are from Dominican Republic” to the song “Happy”
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Sunday 16
*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.
*Ciudad Colonial is HAPPY! LocalTV DO will be filming the Colonial Zone version of the Happy videos to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams at 3:45PM at the Fortaleza Ozama continuing on to the Plaza del Reloj de Sol, Plaza España then crossing Parque Colón to the Hard Rock Café. Watch for the camera and get your happy on!!
*Gatorade 10K – SD Rocks! – more information
Monday 17
*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 18
*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 19
*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.
*Fresh Urban Rhythms and 2×1 on select Cocktails at
Cimarron Bar, Calle Padre Billini.
*Humor and Music with La Guagua: Colectivo de Comedia at Casa de Teatro, Meriño, starting at 10PM cover RD$300 p/p.
Thursday 20
*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.
*Concert – Tony Almont & Dkano at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 9:30PM cost – RD$300 P/P
Friday 21
*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.
*Trio Mi Amorch “Vainas de Primavera” at Lucia 203 at 9:30PM. Cover RD$400 p/p.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Saturday 22
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Noche Larga de los Museos – Primavera” / “Long Night of Museums, Spring. Free museums all day. Click link for more information
*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.
*Chuchy Mullens “Sabado x Sabado” at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño, at 10PM – entrance is free
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1 Beer free.
*RockEnVoga with De Luna at Hard Rock Cafe at 8PM. No Cover.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Sunday 23
*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.
CCESD Belkis Ramírez Art Exhibit
Monday 24
*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.
*Music Video – Andrea Bocelli at The Centro Cultural Banreservas, Isabel la Catolica #202, at 7PM. Cost is free.
Tuesday 25
*2 x 1 Falafel RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Wednesday 26
*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.
*Humor and Music with La Guagua: Colectivo de Comedia at Casa de Teatro, Meriño, starting at 10PM cover RD$300 p/p.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Thursday 27
*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.
*Sabor a Son at Lucía 203, Calle Hostos at 8PM. RD$500 minimum consumption.
*Concert – Tony Almont & Dkano at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño at 9:30PM cost – RD$300 P/P
*Zona Colonial de Fiesta – Dancing at La Cantina by Nopal, Arz. Meriño at 9PM. Free.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Friday 28
*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.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Saturday 29
*2 x 1 Mojito RD$250 at Nómadas Bar & Restaurant, Calle Hostos from 6PM to 10PM.
*Pachy Carrasco Bossa & Pop 9PM at Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Plaza España, Colonial Zone. More information
*At 4PM in the Plaza España in front Alcázar de Colón inviting ALL people for a Multi Flash Mob International dancing “Rueda de Casino” (this is a style of Salsa where several couples dance choreographically around a circle, with the dance moves being called by one person. More info about La Rueda de Casino) with 54 countries and 132 cities all dancing together at the same time. The dress code is a white garment combined with blue and red, representing the union of the color insignias of both Cuba and Dominican Republic.
*Arts and Crafts Fair at Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas on Calle Padre Billini on the corner Arzobispo Meriño starting at 9AM.
*Chuchy Mullens “Sabado x Sabado” at Casa de Teatro, Arz. Meriño, at 10PM – entrance is free
*Ladies Night at Elis Beer Market, Calle Isabel la Catolica, from 8-10PM ladies get Sangria and The 1 Beer free.
*DJ Johnny & DJ SCUFF at La Espiral, Jose Reyes, at 9PM. Cover RD$250 for men only, ladies enter free.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Sunday 30
*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.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Monday 31
*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.
*Art Exhibit – March 21 to May 4 at the Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Calle Meriño. Dominican artist Belkis Ramírez presents her exhibition “Hasta que me guste” combining photography, installations and video.
Continuing events throughout January
*Happy Hour at Harry’s every day 2×1 on select drinks from 2 to 9PM. Harry’s Bar and Restaurant, Plaza España.
* Muestra de fotoperiodismo Contexto visual – This exhibition brings together the best photojournalistic photographic works published in newspapers and other local and international media during 2013. Presenting a selection of 48 images taken by photographers Ricardo Rojas (REUTERS), Orlando Barrías (EFE), Roberto Guzmán (XIN HUA) and Erika Santelises (AFP). January 24 to March 9 at Cultural Center of Spain / Centro Cultural de España, Arz. Meriño
