Events Calendar: AUGUST 2011

• August 7: Cataño hosts Retretas Bohemias, a festival that honors the diverse musical tradition of Puerto Rico. Musicians, trios and all kinds of bands participate, along with plenty of dancing and food kiosks.
• August 12-13: I'm a huge fan of Latin pop star Juan Luis Guerra, and he brings his addictive, can't-stop-moving sound to the Coliseo in San Juan.
• August 12-14: Cayey celebrates its patron saint,La Señora de la Asuncion (Our Lady of the Assumption), with processions, music, games and food kiosks.
• August 20: The town of Juana Díaz, known far and wide for its reverence of the three kings (los reyes magos), holds its annual saints wood-carving contest. Saints, or santos, hold a special place in Puerto Rican arts and crafts, and the artists who make them, called santeros, show up to show off their skills.
• August 20: The Cruce a Nado Chavín is a special swimming race named after Chavín, a female paralyzed athlete. Contestants swim across the Condado Lagoon, following one of three routes that vary in difficulty depending on the participant's age (from 9 years of age to over 61). There is also a special route for the disabled.
• August 27: Coors Light throws its Electric Daisy Carnival, a traveling party that will feature everything from rides to music to food and fun.
• August 28: Adrenalina skateboards is running a skateboard marathon in San Juan, including an after party including an expo, live music and other entertainment.