Sun, beach, sand and culture: it's the perfect combination for an unforgettable summer. And in Puerto Rico, art and culture are never in short supply. We've put together a list of theater productions and events you can enjoy this summer.
Pull out your calendar and start writing things down.
1. Monet Experience
After traveling to more than 60 cities around the world, the immersive experience dedicated to French painter Claude Monet is coming here. The exhibition lets you enjoy works by the founder of Impressionism, drawing you into his world and transporting you to nature through the dreamer's brushstroke. The exhibition runs during the month of July at The Mall of San Juan; tickets are available through Ticketera.
Cost: $25.00
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday
2. Teatro breve: Las Housewives go camping
You've probably seen their videos on social media. Rita, Tere and Awilda are the trio that gets everyone laughing with everyday situations. Now they're stepping out of their comfort zone to take on a camping trip that promises to be full of mix-ups and plenty of laughs. The show features special appearances by Cristina Soler, Israel Lugo, José Carlos Martinez and Jessenia Cotto. Get your ticket and join the funniest camping trip of the summer. Visit their website for other shows currently on the schedule.
Cost: $30 to $40
Hours: Thursday through Sunday
3. 1er Día Nacional de la Niñez
Since its founding, the group Atención ón, which has toured the entire island with its live shows, has kept children and their importance at the center of its work. That's why in July they're presenting the 1er Día Nacional de la Niñez at the Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico. The event will feature different activity stations: obstacle courses, jump rope, hula hoop competitions and more.
All of them are designed for families to enjoy together, children and adults alike. Tickets are now available through Ticketera. You can purchase general admission or VIP, which includes photos with children's favorite characters such as Vera, La Pulga Viajera and Sr. Sapo. This summer, we're all kids!
Cost: $30.00 to $60.00
Hours: July 30
4. Cuca Gomez: La verdadera historia
The most famous beauty entrepreneur on television is back: Cuca Gomez. After nearly 21 years away from the spotlight, Otilio Warrington "Bizcocho" has brought back to life the iconic character who became one of television's fan favorites during the 1990s.
Produced by Alexandra LLC, the stage show Cuca Gomez: La verdadera historia arrives with early performances that have already drawn laughs and audience enjoyment. It will be on the schedule during July and August, with shows in Caguas, San Juan, Humacao and Mayagüez. For more details on the island tour, visit Ticketera. At Platea, we wrote it, we decided it and we recommend it.
Cost: $30.00 to $60.00
Hours: Weekends in July and August
5. Standoperos
Thursdays pre-weekend are for laughing. And the experts at it perform every Thursday at Punto Fijo, at the Centro de Bellas Artes. It's a stand-up-style show where reality mixes with humor to deliver laugh after laugh. Each Thursday, you'll enjoy guest comedians joining Erick Bonilla, Cristina Sanchez and Titito Sanchez on their mission to make you laugh. We recommend going ready for whatever surprises you might run into.
Cost: $18.00
Hours: Every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
A summer of shows!
Keep adding new experiences to your summer with some of these events and theater productions. And don't forget to let us know about any we should add to the list.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
