Santo Domingo is the American Capital of Culture 2010. The Santo Domingo International Book Fair that is open in the capital city through 9 May is offering an intense schedule of cultural activities. See a Pop Art from the Collection of the Institute of Modern Art in Valencia at the Museum of Modern Art, the best of folklore, song and dance and an impressive exhibition/sale of books from around the world.
For more on upcoming activities, see http://www.dr1.com/calendar