February 2023
February 2 | Opening Reception for Mark Gabriel Retro Tropical Jetset IV at Galeria Militar in Todos Santos. Enjoy cocktails and incredible art. Open to the public. Works will be displayed through March 16. Learn more at www.galeriamilitar.com
February 3 | 5 – 7 pm, Todos Santos Open Studio Tour Meet the Artist: Opening Party at DoceCuarenta in Todos Santos. Art sale to benefit The Palapa Society of Todos Santos’ community programs. Tickets on sale at https://todossantosopenstudio.org/ For more information visit: TodosSantosOpenStudio.org, palapasociety.org or Facebook: todossantosopenstudiotour
February 4 & 5 | 10 am – 4 pm, Todos Santos Open Studio Tour. Ticket Price: $300 MXN for both days, children under 17 are free. Tickets on sale at https://todossantosopenstudio.org/ For more information visit: TodosSantosOpenStudio.org, palapasociety.org or Facebook: todossantosopenstudiotour
February 8 | 10 am – 4 pm, Artist Studio Tour in Los Barriles. The 2023 tour will feature over 17 homes and 25+ different artists. Tickets are $100 pesos
or $5 USD, and are sold 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, the day of the show at the drive through ticket booth located at the Baja Properties office in Los Barriles (across from Tio Pablos Restaurant and Hotel Palmas de Cortez). You will receive a map to the studios and your wrist bands for entry. For more information: www.eastcapearts.com
February 9 | 6 pm, Mariachi Night at La Palapa del Sabor in Todos Santos. Reservations: $100 pesos per person deposit, or 1 kilo of dog food at the door. Great food, drinks, and mariachi music. Info: 612-145-2055.
February 9 | 7 pm, Uniquely Todos Santos Fashion Show benefiting Padrino Children’s Foundation at La Esquina Café in Todos Santos. With fashions by Amaya of Creando Tendencia, Daniella of Kynnary, Chanelle and Diego of Saguaro, and Morgan of Zócalo. You’ll also learn about the exciting building and expansion plans of Padrino. Tickets are $50 USD, all of which goes to support the building fund of Padrino. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase from 5:30 – 7 pm. Seating is limited so reserve your seat(s) now by sending an email to Nancy at info@padrinocf.org. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
February 10 | 7 pm, David Raitt and The Baja Boogie Band with Special Guest Rare Earth’s Peter Rivera at Plaza Amigos in Todos Santos. Tickets are limited and are $500 pesos advance / $600 pesos day of show, available at Plaza Amigos and Shaka’s at Cerritos.
February 11 | 10 am – 5 pm, Baja 100 Art Show in the plaza next to Bésame Mucho Bazaar in Todos Santos.
February 11 | 1 – 5 pm, Loving Energy Mala Making Workshop at Cuatro Vientos in Todos Santos. Learn about the significance of meditation malas and then create your personal 108-bead necklace using Madagascar lavender rose quartz, infusing an abundance of love for yourself and others into each bead and knot. US$72/person. Pre-registration required. Information and sign up at www.bajamalas.com
February 11 | 2 – 5 pm, Opening Reception for Lee Mothes at Galería Logan in Todos Santos. Meet the artist and view new works. Wine and refreshments.
February 11 | 7 pm, David Raitt and The Baja Boogie Band with Special Guest Rare Earth’s Peter Rivera at Shaka’s at Cerritos. Tickets are limited and are $500 pesos advance / $600 pesos day of show, available at Plaza Amigos and Shaka’s at Cerritos.
February 16 | Superbowl LVII. You can see the game in Todos Santos at Chill n Grill, Gallo Azul, and Shut Up Frank’s, and Shaka’s in Cerritos.
February 16 – 21 | Carnaval de La Paz 2023
February 19 – 26 | 12th Annual Writing Down The Baja Retreat at Serendipity boutique hotel in Todos Santos. Led by award-winning writer, poet, and instructor Ellen Waterston. Creative writing sessions, guest author presentations, pop-up workshops, published anthology and more. $2,375 USD includes lodging & meals at Serendipity boutique hotel in Todos Santos. Day student rate $670 USD. for more information: info@writingranch.com, writingranch.com, 541-480-3933
February 23 | Brando’s Birthday Bash at Shaka’s in Cerritos.
February 25 | 5 – 7 pm, An Evening of Words at the Palapa Society Library. Reading and reception of Writing Down the Baja participants. No admission, donations to The Palapa Society encouraged.
March 2023
March 9 | 6 pm, Mariachi Night at La Palapa del Sabor in Todos Santos. Reservations: $100 pesos per person deposit, or 1 kilo of dog food at the door. Great food, drinks, and mariachi music. Info: 612-145-2055.
March 10 | Journal del Pacifico SPRING 2023 issue deadline.
March 11 | 10 am – 5 pm, Baja 100 Art Show in the plaza next to Bésame Mucho Bazaar in Todos Santos.
March 13 – 17 | ANNE HEBEBRAND Cold Wax + Oil Workshop 2 (intermediate – advanced) at Barro Sur Studio in Todos Santos. Learn how to balance the intuitive and spontaneous aspect of working with cold wax in an intentional manner. There will be plenty of demonstrations and time to discuss composition, color, surface application, scale, form and content. This workshop is for artists who already have been working with oil and cold wax and want to learn how to balance the intuitive and spontaneous aspects in an intentional manner. There will be plenty of demonstrations and time to discuss composition, color, surface application, scale, form, and content. For information www.annehebebrand.com
March 17 | 3 pm until the food is gone, LUCKY ANNUAL ST. PATY’S DAY at Shut Up Frank’s in Todos Santos. Serving Frank’s famous homemade, one-month-cured, corned beef and cabbage dinner with potatoes, carrots, hot mustard, and special horseradish sauce.
March 17 | Shaka’s Shamrock Shindig St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Shaka’s in Cerritos. Get your Irish on and help support the Pescadero Food Bank and Grupo Madre Teresa to continue their work in our community. Raffles, cornhole contest, Jello shots, green beer, and live music. Special of the day: Homemade corned beef, fingerling potatoes, cabbage and carrots.
April 2023
April 1 | 6 – 9 pm, Masquerade Ball at Siempre Viva in Pescadero. A benefit for The Palapa Society of Todos Santos. Masquerade masks are encouraged, costumes are optional. Dinner is included and beverages are available. For more information visit: palapasociety.org
May 2023
May 10 | Journal del Pacifico Summer 2023 issue deadline.
May 18 – 22 | Tarot + Ritual Magic Retreat in Todos Santos. With Jessica Chappell, Tarot de Baja and Rhiannon Andersen of Hello Rituals. An alchemical retreat where the ancient wisdom of tarot and mystical rituals are revealed to facilitate your deepest connection to universal wisdom. This five-day, potent immersion into tarot and rituals will connect you with your most magical and innate gift, your intuition. Curated for the spiritually-curious rebel who craves to unlock her inner-knowing. Tarot courses and embodiment rituals lead by Jessica and Rhiannon. Includes: daily restorative meditation, breathwork, intuition, and yoga classes; 5 days and 4 nights deluxe teepee lodging in the Baja desert; three nourishing meals, cold pressed juices, and healthy snacks daily; transportation to and from the San Jose International Airport (SJD); and a highly-curated gift bag including all of the magical tools you’ll need for your journey. For more information: www.tarotandritualmagic.com.