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March 2015
La Noche de los Teatros on World Theatre Day
March 27th is World Theatre Day, and Madrid is celebrating with the Noche de los Teatros so you can enjoy more than 200 shows and activities all over the city! To find out about the different activities going on, click here And for the programme of theater showings and performances, click here
Find out more »April 2015
Free concert by folk musician Flora Hibberd at Desperate Literature
The guys at our favorite bookshop – Desperate Literature – are holding a small concert tonight at 8pm. Enjoy good music, wine and company as itinerant folk musician Flora Hibberd will be playing strings and hearts like no other and they'd love to see you all for the show. Here's a little treat in advance for you all – Flora's most recent video.
Find out more »The 2 de Mayo Festival in Malasaña! (7th edition)
From the 29th of April to the 2nd of May, the 7th edition of 2 de Mayo festival will be taking place with an endless amount of free outdoor activities going on right in the heart of the plaza. Head for Malasaña to enjoy Bollywood performances, workshops, tastings and more! Check out the whole schedule here.
Find out more »May 2015
Madrid Street Art Project in Lavapiés
From May 7th - 21st, the whole neighborhood of Lavapiés will be turned into a blank canvas. Over forty urban artists will be painting, spraying and setting up beer bottles on the streets, storefronts, traffic lights, you name it. This year's edition of Madrid Street Art Project is the perfect excuse to head on over to Lavapiés, support local artists and enjoy Madrid at its finest. Plus some of our favorite places, like Swinton & Grant (featured in the photo), will be getting…
Find out more »Poetry Reading by James Womack at Desperate Literature
On May 22 at 7pm, Madrid-based poet James Womack will be reading from his latest collection, 'Misprints' from Carcanet Press, at Desperate Literature – our favorite bookstore. Located near metro Santo Domingo, Desperate Literature sells quality books in different languages and holds delightful and free events like this one, always involving a few bottles of wine and some treats. So don't miss it! Here's a full post of ours on Desperate Literature if you'd like to learn the story behind it:…
Find out more »June 2015
Forest Design Market in a PALACE near Sol
Don't you just love how many markets Madrid has? We do! Mercado Central de Diseño is hosting a special edition of its design market on June 5, 6 and 7 at Palacio de Gaviria (yes, a former palace indeed) not far from Sol. Here you'll find the finest in Spanish design, concerts and of course, great food. Entrance costs 2€ plus a drink.
Find out more »Madrid Beer Week!!
Beer lovers, get ready because Madrid Beer Week's 2nd edition is coming back to the city! From the 8th to the 21st of June, every beer shop will have something prepared for 14 days straight. Some of the many activities on offer will include workshops and beer tastings with cheese. You'll find everything you've ever dreamt of. Check out this pdf link to find out more details about the different events.
Find out more »James Joyce fans – Celebrate Bloomsday and “Ulysses” at Desperate Literature
Join the guys at Desperate Literature (our favorite bookshop in Madrid) for Bloomsday – the day when Joyce fans gather to celebrate "Ulysses." At Desperate Literature, they'll be reading from the book, singing songs and drinking to the health of dear James himself. For old hands and Bloomsday newbies alike, there'll be enough liquid courage to tempt even the faint of heart, and if we're feeling very bold, we can join itinerant Irishman, Davy Lyons, in some Joyce-era folk tunes. They'll also be having…
Find out more »September 2015
#PeoplesVoices Photo Exhibit at Telefónica off Gran Vía
A really cool photography exhibit is going on at the Telefónica flagship store, right off Gran Vía on calle Fuencarral, until September 18th. It captures voices from the UN's largest survey ever – 8 million participants from 194 countries – speaking for a better world. Here's more info from CheapinMadrid.com. You'll find the exhibit on the first floor of the Fundación Telefónica building, which is a great free exhibit space if you haven't been fore. You can also follow the hashtags: #PeoplesVoices #VocesDeLaGente Hours: Mon-Sat from 10 –…
Find out more »Vogue Fashion’s Night Out 2015 Edition in Madrid
Celebrated annually around the world, Vogue Fashion's Night Out is something you won't want to miss. Hundreds of stores, hotels and restaurants in Madrid's upscale neighborhoods, particularly along Serrano and Fuencarral streets, will be opening their doors all night to hold mini cocktail parties with live music, gifts and other treats. It'll be a fun way to enjoy Madrid's fashion and nightlife scene all at once (and see new collections and brands). Here's a list of all the stores and activities you…
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