Things to do around Todos Santos this week

BALAM at Cleos

Jazz, blues, rock, and originals from the local duo BALAM at Cleos in Las Tunas.

Industry Night at Pescadero 62

Weekly night for hospitality workers, and everyone is welcome. Doors at 5 PM, DJ 6–10 PM, drink and pizza specials.

Free CPR and AED training

Baja Fire & EMS teaches lifesaving CPR and AED skills at Doce Cuarenta, Highway 19 km 51. Open to everyone, no registration needed, and there is coffee.

Art Traders Card Club + Workshop

Art card club and workshop with The Paper Gecko upstairs at Tecolote Bookstore. US$6 / MX$100 season registration plus MX$500 per class.

Taco Tuesday with Tony Oros

Tacos, beer, and live music from Tony Oros at Todos Santos Brewing.

Open mic at Munchies

Open mic night at Mini Super Munchies in El Pescadero.

Taco Tuesday at 5 Tacos and a Beer

Taco Tuesday with live music at 5 Tacos and a Beer in Las Tunas.

Richard Hastings and the Baja Jazz Project

Richard Hastings with Mariano Refojos on drums, Sharon Itoi on keys, and special guest Leo Dann on sax at Besos de Mezcal.

Tecolote Cine Club: Legend of 1900

Movie night upstairs in The Book Nook. Arrive from 6:30 PM; the gate closes and the film starts at 7. Twenty seats, US$6 / MX$100 with popcorn and a drink; tickets at the store or tecolotebookstore.com.

Mercado del Triángulo

Local and organic market in Las Tunas with produce, bakery, meats, plants, art, and live music, plus an ongoing vintage estate sale.

Essential oil make-and-take workshop

Teacher Dianna Chapman leads a hands-on essential oil project to make and take home, in The Book Nook at Tecolote. Registration required.

Taller Armonía Community Choir

Community choir led by Daphne Sasson, rehearsing Wednesdays through January at a private home in El Pescadero. MX$200 per rehearsal; message the organizer for the location.

Karaoke Night at YAO

Karaoke, sake, mezcal, and food at YAO. Sake and mezcal 2×1 before 8 PM. No cover.

Sip & Sketch: Wine Wednesday

Sketch while you sip at Bajavaria El Centro. Every glass is MX$100, and the winning sketch takes home a bottle.

How to Finish a Book: Kate Evans and Suzanne Roberts

Author conversation for readers and writers at Tecolote Bookstore. Twenty tickets, MX$300, in store or at tecolotebookstore.com.

Wine Down Wednesday at Caracara

Wine and live music at Caracara, Villa Santa Cruz.

Ecstatic Dance: Mindful Meltdown

Bilingual ecstatic dance session at Cuatro Vientos. MX$250.

Salsa and karaoke at The Spot

Salsa class and live music at 7 PM, then karaoke at 8 PM at The Spot, Plaza Emina.

Recycling drop-off at Shaka's

Alianza Cero Basura collects glass and organic kitchen scraps only at Shaka's Cantina.

The Thursday Table

Free weekly coffee and conversation hosted by the Comfort Care and Casa Girasol crew on Calle Rangel between Zaragoza and Morales. Enter through the big brown door. Newcomers welcome.

Cantemos Juntos: kids sing for Christmas

Fundación Padrino's small singing group rehearses carols at MAKA Salón de Terapia for a holiday video. Limited spots.

Smash Burger Night at Bajavaria

Smash burgers and cold drinks at Bajavaria Las Tunas.

Tony Oros at Cerritos Beach Inn

Classic rock hits and one-hit wonders at sunset from Tony Oros at Cerritos Beach Inn. Free.

Musical Bingo at Todos Santos Brewing

Musical bingo with host Liz at Todos Santos Brewing.

Cordovas y Amigos at Valle

A free night of live music at Valle: Dakota Carley at 6, Analog Kid at 7, and Cordovas at 8 PM.

Spanish writing circle at Panteón 19

A weekly writing circle in Spanish with Abre Tu Boca prompts: write for 10 minutes, then read aloud if you like.

Richard Hastings and guests

Spanish and jazz guitar to pop and vocals with special guests at Besos de Mezcal.

Oscar Loredo Gypsy Project at Aperture

Gypsy jazz from the Oscar Loredo Gypsy Project at Aperture Lounge.

Omakase at YAO

Eight-course omakase at YAO for MX$1,300; drink pairing MX$350 more. Reserve ahead.

First aid training with Baja Fire EMS

Free first aid course on Cerritos Beach, the warm-up to Saturday's Aloha Cup.

Mercadita La Huerta

Open-air market under a palapa across from La Esquina, with local vendors and live guitar. The Social lists 11 AM–1 PM; our sources show conflicting times, contact the venue to verify.

Tecolote Guitar Jam

Guitar jam group at Tecolote Bookstore. Fifteen seats; RSVP required.

Cumbia Night at YAO

Cumbia, mezcal, bites, and dancing at YAO. Mezcal 2×1 before 8 PM.

The Tree Huggers at Cerritos Beach Inn

Pop, soul, and Latin music from Lori Dagenais's band The Tree Huggers at Cerritos Beach Inn.

Reggae Friday with Classic Version

Reggae Friday at Barracuda Cantina on Playa Los Cerritos with Classic Version. No cover.

Tinajas Sessions: Richard Hastings and Leo Dann

Jazz and Brazilian standards on guitar and sax at Viñedo Las Tinajas, km 50. Free entry; happy hour 3–8 PM.

Los Espinas at Todos Santos Brewing

Friday Night Live with the band Los Espinas at Todos Santos Brewing.

Soulful Classics under the Stars

Colleen Rennison sings soulful classics with Nacho Chavez at Caracara, Villa Santa Cruz.

Bone Listener book launch with Alane Brown

Reading, Q&A, signing, and social time upstairs at Tecolote. US$12 / MX$200 with a welcome drink.

Fabi Fridays at Valle

Free live music at Valle: Adrian Buenaga at 7 and the Fabiola Band at 8 PM.

Tequila Nation at La Copa

Live music from Tequila Nation at La Copa.

La Barrita DJ Sessions

DJs Arens and Henrry G at La Barrita downtown, with drinks by Ivan A. Secas and food from Momo Yatai. Doors at 9 PM.

Aloha Cup and Fiesta Comunitaria

Alianza Cero Basura's local school team surf contest on Cerritos Beach, with a para-surf clinic, environmental activities, and music. Free to watch.

SCORE Baja 1000 passes through the corridor

The race starts Friday in San José del Cabo, motorcycles and quads at 1 AM and cars and trucks at 9 AM. Lead motorcycles are expected near Todos Santos around 8 AM Saturday, an estimate that will move with the race, and racers keep coming through into Saturday night under the 40-hour limit. The best place to watch is Calle Las Playitas; stay at least 30 m (100 ft) back. The course crosses Highway 19 about 8 km (5 miles) north of town on the La Paz road, so expect delays there. It does not enter downtown and stays inland of El Pescadero and Los Cerritos.

Cerritos Beach Community Market

Bread, tamales, produce, butcher cuts, jewelry, and art next to Good Vibes, with music, mimosas, and an adoption table.

El Mercado Ranchero

Saturday market with local ranchers and producers, artisan goods, and fresh food.

Second Saturdays at Earth Art Studio

The studio and sculpture garden open to the public for a free self-guided visit, every second Saturday through June.

Chiles en nogada cooking class

Cook chiles en nogada with Cris at La Palapa del Sabor. MX$850 per person, limited spots; reserve by phone.

Historic Homes Tour for Padrino

Small-group tour of five historic homes downtown, with refreshments and a closing celebration, benefiting the Padrino Children's Foundation. US$100, limited tickets.

Sharon Katz sunset concert

Sharon Katz, with special guest Azeneth Garcia, plays global music and songs from her new album Desert Air at Cerritos Beach Inn. Reservations recommended.

La Santeña reopens with PARGAZZ

La Santeña celebrates its reopening as a deli, café, and bar, with gypsy jazz by PARGAZZ. Sources list different times, so check with the venue.

Aloha Cup after-party with Surf Ninja

Surf Ninja plays the Aloha Cup after-party at Shaka's Cantina, presented by Cero Basura.

Saturday Vinyl Night with DJ Dany Desierto

Old-school vinyl in the beer garden at Todos Santos Brewing.

El Grupo Chuy at Valle

El Grupo Chuy plays Valle at 8 PM. Free.

DJ Pedro at The Spot

DJ Pedro takes over The Spot at Plaza Emina from 8 PM, with drink specials.

Sunday Organic Market at Baja Beans

Local crafts, clothing, produce, jewelry, and home goods at The Original Baja Beans Store, with Richard Hastings playing solo 10 AM–1 PM; the café is open 7 AM–3 PM.

Free spay and neuter campaign

Perros Santos, Ortiz Clínica Veterinaria, and Spaying4Change host a free sterilization day for dogs and cats in Todos Santos. Appointment required; book through the organizers.

Paint & Pints at Todos Santos Brewing

Paint along with artist Monti Ladd while you sip a beer at Todos Santos Brewing; this week's scene is Billowing Baja Clouds. MX$700 cash, includes one drink and materials. Reserve by WhatsApp; spaces are limited.

Lori Dagenais and The Tree Huggers at La Tuna

Pop, soul, and Latin music from Lori Dagenais and The Tree Huggers at La Tuna Cerritos. Sources list different times, so check with the venue.

Open mic and karaoke at Las Tinajas

Bring your voice, instrument, or poetry; the winery brings the wine. Free.

Sound Bath and Supper at Lunada

A 60-minute crystal bowl sound bath in the Casita Redonda, then supper on the rooftop. Small group; reservation required at lunadabaja.com.

ATB Social: The Welcome Back Party

Abre Tu Boca's first monthly social of the season: DJs Lady Mischief and Aberella, The Swap Lab fashion pop-up, and no writing. Free; bring something to share. RSVP at abretuboca.org for the location.

Sunset Session at Barracuda

A "Nu Cumbias" DJ set by Dimitri Kota at Barracuda Cantina on Playa Los Cerritos.

Sunday Night Jazz Sessions at Violeta

Weekly jazz night at Violeta.

Elena Poniatowska libraries at The Palapa Society

Adult library Monday–Friday, 10 AM–1 PM; children's library Monday–Friday, 2–5 PM and Saturday, 9 AM–noon.

Children's jiu-jitsu in El Pescadero

Children's jiu-jitsu starts at 5 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Todos Santos BJJ welcomes local and visiting families. The schedule is seasonal, so check before a first class.

Restorative yoga at Aureo

Aureo's restorative yoga class starts at 5 PM Monday. Drop-in is 250 MXN, and the class focuses on spinal health, alignment, and deep relaxation.

Functional fitness at Todos Mov

Functional-fitness classes run Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, and 5:30 PM.

Daytime fitness and yoga at Cuatro Vientos

Lucia · HIIT: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30–8:30 AM. Bilingual · 250 MXN.

Marimar · Hatha Flow: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 9–10:30 AM. Bilingual · 250 MXN.

Jimena · Hatha Flow: Friday · 12:30–1:30 PM; Saturday · 9–10 AM. Bilingual · 200 MXN.

Brooke · Hatha Flow: Sunday · 9–10:30 AM. Bilingual · 250 MXN.

Dominique · Vinyasa: Saturday · 11 AM–noon. English · 250 MXN.

Jan · Zumba: Tuesday and Thursday · 9–10 AM. Bilingual · 200 MXN.

Evening dance at Cuatro Vientos

Nahuel · Contemporary Dance: Friday · 6–7:30 PM. Bilingual · 200 MXN.

Nathalie · Dance Fitness: Tuesday and Thursday · 6–7 PM. Bilingual · 250 MXN.

Pickleball at Flora del Mar

Weekly pickleball at Flora del Mar on Wednesdays and Saturdays. No time confirmed for this week; check before heading out.

King of the Court at Flora del Mar

King of the Court is the organized doubles format inside Wednesday morning pickleball at Flora del Mar. It normally starts around 9 AM, and open play continues afterward. If you want the organized format rather than open play, get on the player list early.

Todos Santos BJJ in El Pescadero

The gym welcomes beginners, visitors, and experienced grapplers. The covered mat deck sits above shipping-container storage units with a view across the desert toward the Pacific.

Adult no-gi runs Monday and Wednesday at 6 PM and Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM. Friday drilling and sparring starts at 6 PM, Saturday open mat starts at 10 AM, and adult Muay Thai runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 PM. Drop-ins are 200 MXN. The suggested monthly rate is 700 MXN or $40 USD.