If you live in Costa Rica and even if you are in the country for just a few days, we would like to give you information on some of the cultural and artistic events taking place this month of May so you can plan ahead.

Slayer Concert: The thrash metal band kicks off the month with a concert May 1st at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater of Parque Viva at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at boleteria.cr

Wine World Festival: The first weekend in May brings this activity for wine lovers; it will take place at Campo Lago in San Antonio de Belén, Heredia, May 6 and 7. Click here for more information.

STING 57th & 9th Tour: May 9th at the National Stadium, British music legend Sting will be performing in Costa Rica. His last concert in the country was in 2006. Tickets can be purchased online at publitickets.com

Chicago The Musical: The famous American musical will be brought to life by Costa Rica artists in different presentations May 12-21 at the Melico Salazar Theater. Tickets can be purchased online at: Luciernagaproducciones.com

The Metropolitan Opera (MetLive in HD): Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss The Eugene O’Neill theater in San Pedro will bring you a Live transmission in HD from the Metropolitan Opera, this time with Strauss’s grandest opera.

Back to the 70’s Philharmonic Orchestra: The Costa Rican Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Marvin Araya delivers some of the best concerts in Costa Rica, this time with music from the 70’s including songs by Steve Wonder, Al Stewart, Billy Joel, Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Toto, Air Supply and many more. Presentations will take place at the Melico Salazar Theater May 27 & 28, purchase your tickets ahead of time through specialticke.net , since shows sell out fast.