June Calendar of Events in Puerto Rico

June is a very busy month in Puerto Rico, with the island offering practically something for everyone. If you like music, there are major concerts to attend; if you like entertainment, Disney on Ice is coming to town; if you're interested in island politics, President Obama's visit will probably interest you; and if you just want to be amazed, check out what Daredevil Nik Wallenda is planning to do in Condado. All that, and much more, is happening on the island this month.

Highlights:

• The Heineken Jazz Fest is annually one of the most important musical events in the Caribbean.
• President Obama will become the first president since JFK to make an official visit to Puerto Rico.
• The Puerto Rico International Film Festival is back for another year on Vieques Island.

Events Calendar:

• June 1-5: The toys are in town, and on ice. Catch Disney On Ice's Toy Story 3 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.


• June 2-5: The Heineken Jazz Fest is celebrating its 21st year of wonderful jazz at the Tito Puente Amphitheater in San Juan. This year features performances by Richie Flores, Monty Alexander, the Stanley Clarke Band, the Ted Nash Quintet, and much more.


• June 3-11: Are you a volleyball fan? If you are, you won't want to miss the Volleyball World League, with the Puerto Rican national team competing against the U.S. on June 3-4, and against Poland on June 10-11. Matches take place at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan.


• June 4: Internationally renowned daredevil, Nik Wallenda, will attempt to walk across a 300-foot highwire suspended 100 feet in the air between the two towers of the Conrad Condado San Juan Plaza Hotel. The event takes place at 11 am and is free.


• June 4: The 2011 Coors Light Indie Fest descends on Ramey Base in Aguadilla for its 4th year. In addition to more than 12 indie bands from around the world, the event includes a skateboard ramp, art installations, a sponsors village.


• June 11-12: The 3rd annual Puerto Rico Scrapbook Event comes to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, with top industry teachers on hand to help you learn all about this popular hobby.


• June 20: Here's a new one: A video game concert at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce. After a two-year absence, the event has come back with over 50 musicians on stage, playing music from Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, World of Warcraft, Halo, Super Mario Bros and more.


• June 21: President Obama visits San Juan, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to make a trip to the island since JFK came here in 1961. Gerald Ford also visited in '76, but was here for an economic summit. Obama, like JFK before him, comes specifically to visit Puerto Rico, and his trip promises to be a historic event on the island.


• June 23-26: The Puerto Rico International Film Festival takes place in Vieques, with films from the U.S., Italy, Paraguay, Austria, Australia, and much more.


• June 23-26: I've never seen powered paragliding, but I've got a good chance to do so at the 1st Caribbean Powered Paraglider Festival, which takes place in Arecibo. For more info, check out this YouTube video or call 787-562-6841.


• June 25: The unique sound of The Mars Volta will captivate the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.


• June 30-July 3: The town of Rio Grande throws its annual Carnival. For more information, call 787-887-2370.