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November 2015
Christmas Pop-up Market in a Chamberí Mansion – The Hovse
The Hovse is a Christmas-inspired market that is taking place in a vacant 3-story mansion in Chamberí. Just walk in, explore the different stands selling jewellery, clothing and other nicknacks; and then head up to the top floor for food and drinks. There's also a rooftop. We highly recommend checking it out! Open every day of the week from 11am-9pm. Free entrance. If you want to know more about The Hovse, here's a full post.
Find out more »Liven Up Your Saturday Lunch with Vermouth, Porrones and Mom-style Sandwiches
The Madrid-based popup, La Vermutería, is hosting a party on Saturday afternoon that you can't miss. It will take place in Malasaña's El Porrón Canalla, a rather new venue that is reviving bocadillos de madre and all drinks are served from porrones, a traditional container with a long spout that allows a large group of people to drink (usually wine!) from the same bottle without needing cups (see in the photo below) I'm not sure if the vermouth is going to be…
Find out more »Forasteros Concert – Folk, Gypsy-jazz & Swing Music in La Latina
Don't miss the chance to support a Madrid-based band playing tracks from their recently released EP "Hello You!" (Have a listen here) together with classic and new Forasterian creations. Forasteros is made up of a group of international musicians playing a mix of folk, swing and gypsy-jazz music. They'll be holding a concert on Saturday, Nov 28, at 11pm in La Latina, at a venue called Collage Drinks Art. Entrance costs €6 with a drink. Also check out our feature article…
Find out more »December 2015
Rave Market: Hanger exchange party & charity market
Rave Market is sponsoring a special edition charity event called "Cambio de Percha" ('hanger exchange') this weekend at Truss Market, inside Barclaycard Center in Barrio Salamanca. The event will take place on Sat, Dec 12 (5pm-9pm) and Sun, Dec 13 (11am-3pm). Free entrance for all! Expect numerous stands selling second-hand and independent designer items. There'll also be live music spun by the hands of RaveMarket Djs and free cocktails thanks to Torres15. And one more thing: 10% of all earnings…
Find out more »Christmas Party at Desperate Literature – “the more eggnog, the better”
Join the guys at Desperate Literature for carols and eggnog to see the year out with a bit of tipsy class. Songs will be led by Elena Christina Novak, and remember, the singing gets better the more eggnog you drink - it's magic like that. If you fancy practicing a little, the following classics will be represented: Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; O Holy Night; Joy to the World; Silent Night; We Wish You a…
Find out more »January 2016
Poetry Reading at Desperate Literature (with vodka!)
Head over to Desperate Literature on Friday night at 8pm for an evening of poetry with James and Marian Womack, reading from James's newest translations of the great Vladimir Mayakovsky. Thanks go out to Carcanet Press for giving Desperate Literature the rights to print a limited edition pamphlet of the poems to accompany the evening. Not only will there be poetry, but we'll also be swilling Vodka like there's no tomorrow!
Find out more »“Weird Folk” Music Concert at Desperate Literature
Desperate Literature is hosting yet another cool event on Friday night at 9pm. Expect drinks, dancing and fine literature, accompanied by live music played by The Mañana People. According to the guys at Desperate Literature, "They're bloomin' brilliant so we got them in again: join us once more for the blue-grass, weird folk fantasmagoria that is The Mañana People!"
Find out more »Vermouth Party at El Imparcial by La Vermutería
Even if you're hungover on Sunday morning, head over to La Vermutería's pop-up aperitif party from 12:30-2:30 at El Imparcial, a chic restaurant and bar near metros La Latina and Tirso de Molina. It's the perfect way to whet your appetite before lunch, i.e. with a glass (or two) of Lustau vermouth, Spanish tapas and some dancing to a live DJ, plus good vibes all around. Don't miss it! #elpoderdelvermut Host: @vermuteriapopup Venue: @imparcialmadrid
Find out more »February 2016
Beer Festival in Palacio Vistalegre!
With an array of brews, this Beer Festival in Palacio Vistalegre February 25-26 and March 3-6 will blow you away! Designed to be family friendly and accompanied by live music, a global variety of meat and a playground for the kids, this festival is open to all. All people and all ale from Irish reds to Belgian blondes, Mexican pales and more. Though limited, admission is free and all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »I’ll Be Back: The Monthly Chess Event
Get ready for another monthly chess event brought to you by Desperate Literature. This month's theme: I'll be back! Practice your best impression of the Terminator and enjoy playing a game of chess with friends.
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