Where the Hipsters Hang

Santurce, a new, upandcoming and superartsy area that is flush with galleries, graffiti and hightops, has a vibe that's more Brooklyn grit than Latin grace.

Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Av de Diego 299; 7879776277; www.mapr.org.
Don't miss Bravos: Diseño español de vanguardia (Jan. 12March 25) featuring the best in Spanish design from the 1960s to now.

Abracadabra, Av Juan Ponce De León 1661; 7872000447; www.facebook.com/abracadabrapr.
Tattoed hipsters and normal folk happily rub shoulders at this retrocool cafe, famous for its delicious breakfast, strong mimosas and occasional live bands.

The side of C787 Studios, Calle Cerra 734; www.c787studios.com
 C787 will hand the floor over to emerging artist Juan Ramon Gutierrez this month. The Stencil Network (Feb. 2March 2) explores new techniques in stencil art on a variety of media.

La Respuesta, Av Fernández Juncos 1600, esq. Calle Del Parque; www.larespuestapr.com.
Hosting a roster of exhibitions, as well as weekly events like open mic nights and poetry slams, this place calls itself a space for "free thought and expression that nurtures souls with funky music." We agree.

Espacio 1414, Av Fernandez Juncos 1414; 7877253899; www.espacio1414.org.
 Check out Painting...EXPANDED (through July 1), which counters recent claims that painting has become a dead art by exploring the field through a wide range of works in a variety of media.

Galeria Petrus, Calle Hoare 726; 7872890505; www.petrusgallery.com. 
This month, the gallery will exhibit the works of Patrick McGrath, a painter who reinterprets the traditional representation of Christian icons. (Dates weren't announced at press time.)

Executive Manolo, Av Juan Ponce de León; 7879771900; www.executivemanolo.com. 
This place cannot be pigeonholed — while it's primarily a store for funky clothing and art, it also doubles as a music venue and triples as an exhibition space.

Kiosko El Boricua, Rio Piedras.
It's not much to look at, but what it doesn't have in ambience it makes up in delicious, handmade local food, a bustling atmosphere and live music. Don't leave without trying a Piña Colada.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Av Juan Ponce de León; 7879774030; www.museocontemporaneopr.org. 
Don't miss worldfamous photographer David LaChapelle's NosOtros exhibition (through March 25). He's photographed everyone from Tupac Shakur to Britney Spears and Hillary Clinton, his work gracing the covers of famous magazines.