Posts by SanJorge
Gran Logia – Masonic Temple
Just across the street from our hotel – the Gran Logia (Masonic Temple) which is a great example of the grand homes and buildings that lined Ponce de Leon Avenue during the ‘golden age’ from the 1920’s through the 1970’s.
Read MoreLa Respuesta
Featured in the NY Times as the hot spot in our Arts District, La Respueata has a different attitude every night. Evenings range from poetry slams to disco, 80’s retro, heavy metal, theatrical performances, art exhibits, regguetón, hip-hop or whatever the hip crowd in San Juan is feeling at the moment. Just 4 blocks from…
Read MoreCiudadela & Blanche Kellog Plaza
This new condo complex is built around a former school founded in the early 1900’s by Blanche Kellog (her brother invented Kellog’s Corn Flakes). Only the facade of the original ‘Spanish Mission Revival’ building remains – with an outdoor exhibit of Santurce’s past, murals by renowned mosaic artist Eddie Ferrraioli and special events that take…
Read MoreTeatro Francisco Arriví
A former movie palace, this is one of the most important theaters for dramatic plays and intimate dance performances in San Juan. Just 3 blocks from Hotel San Jorge on Calle Del Parque.
Read MoreTeatro Victoria Espinosa
San Juan’s experimental performance space – just 4 blocks from the hotel and always an interesting audience experience.
Read MoreCafé Teatro “Shorty Castro”
Another former movie theater is now the most popular ‘cafe-theater’ or cabaret in San Juan. Just around the corner from the Teatro Arriví just 3 blocks from Hotel San Jorge. Formerly known as ‘El Josco’.
Read MoreTeatro Breve Comedy & Improv
San Juan’s improvisational comedy troupe performs twice a week at the ‘El Josco’ Theater just a few blocks from Hotel San Jorge. The intimate theater and unscripted events mean that you never really know what to expect except a great theatrical evening!
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Colegio de Arquitectos
y Arquitectos Paisajistas
Calle del Parque is also the location of the Architects’ Society which has frequent exhibits, seminars and special events featuring various aspects of San Juan’s architecture and urban planning. Past events have included walking tours, outdoor exhibits and even silent movies on the plaza. 4 blocks from Hotel San Jorge, next to San Jorge Children’s…
Read MoreBerezdivin Collection – Espacio 1414
One of the best private art collections in the Caribbean – look for this impressive gallery at 1414 Ave Fernandez Juncos – Just 6 blocks from Hotel San Jorge. By appointment only – so call before you go!
Read MoreCultural Plaza at Minillas Center
Make sure to note the ‘voluminous’ sculpture Reclining Woman by Colombian artist Fernando Botero just across from the Puerto Rico Museum of Art.
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