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July 2015
Madrid Gay Pride 2015 – Madrid Orgullo 2015
Madrid has one of the greatest and most popular gay pride parties in the world. This doesn't come as a big surprise if you take into account that Spain is the world's most gay-friendly country and also one that loves to party... outside. This year's Orgullo festivities will run for four days, from July 1-4, and include a number of activities. Our favorite is always the "high heels" race on Thursday, July 2nd, where brave men put on crazy high heels…
Find out more »Mercado de las Ranas (the Frogs’ Market) in Barrio de las Letras
All the shops in this charming Madrileño neighborhood -- El Barrio de las Letras -- come together to celebrate The Frogs' Market on the first Saturday of every month. Amongst the neighborhood's sweet streets, local stores offer all types of events and activities, from tapas and vermouth tastings, to art exhibitions and story-telling sessions for the little ones. If you find yourself in the center of Madrid on Saturday, don't miss out on this lovely neighborhood market and find, amongst its nooks and…
Find out more »Mercado de la buena vida, the Hub’s monthly ecological and local market!
To help us all deal with this crazy heat wave, Impact Hub Madrid, an innovation center near Atocha, is holding its last Mercado de la buena vida (the good life market) of the season, on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-10pm, with free entrance. For this "refreshing" edition, the market will be holding a water fight for the little ones, beer tastings for the older ones, and much more. Here's more info on the event.
Find out more »August 2015
Vermouth Hour with La Vermutería at Tipos Infames (café/bookstore) in Malasaña
Say goodbye to August in style with vermouth! On Thursday night at 7pm, La Vermutería – a pop-up vermouth bar – will be holding the second edition of "Reservas y Negronis" at the café/bookshop Tipos Infames in Malasaña. A glass of vermouth (Rubino or Ambratto) will cost you €3 and a negroni will cost you €5. You'll also get a vermouth on the house if you buy a book over €12 :) Event page
Find out more »September 2015
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…
Find out more »October 2015
Lost & Found Market – An Open-air Vintage Market in Conde Duque!
Another new market is coming to town. This time it's taking place in one of our absolute favorite cultural centers in Madrid – Conde Duque. If you haven't been here, go! It was an old barracks and apart from holding free art exhibits on a daily basis, it's also home to outdoor concerts and film festivals throughout the summer. On October 3rd and 4th, Lost&Found Market will be taking over its gigantic courtyard, with food trucks and stands selling vintage…
Find out more »Design Market & Food Trucks at Mercado Central de Diseño at El Matadero
Ever few months, a design market takes place at El Matadero, a former slaughterhouse turned cultural center and arguably the city's coolest venue. If you've never been, this weekend's your chance! Expect to see over 160 designers, workshops, live performances and 20 food trucks, plus much more! El Matadero is just a few stops away from Sol. Entrance to El Mercado Central de Diseño costs €2. Here's the event page. Read more about El Matadero here. #MercadoDeDiseño
Find out more »Vermouth & Burgers – Who could say no to that?
Sunday mornings are getting a whole lot cooler in Madrid thanks to the revival of the city's "aperitivo" culture (i.e. Sunday morning drinking) and Madrid's very own pop-up, La Vermutería, is one of the main players behind it all! Check out their event this Sunday, called "Hoy voy a ir al grano, te voy a meter mano" (Today I'll go straight to the point, I'm going to feel you up...) which will be held at Meat, a restaurant/bar near Alonso…
Find out more »The Orange Dogs of Halloween – Party at Desperate Literature
Want to do something different this halloween in Madrid? Then head over to Desperate Literature, a charming little bookstore near Opera, and wear your best costume. Marian Womack, editor of Ediciones Nevsky, translator and sci-fi legend, will be ushering in the halloween festivities with a reading of her most recent work, 'Orange Dogs'. There be all the usual tricks and treats, meaning booze. Dress code: cosmic horror.
Find out more »November 2015
Malasaña a Bocados – High-quality Tapas Route!
24 of Malasaña's top restaurants are offering a signature tapa and a beer for just €2.90, until November 29th. And we're not talking about your ordinary tapas. No. These are elaborate mini-plates made with high quality ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. So head over and try them out! Malasaña a bocados is organized by Gastronofera.com. Click here to see some of the photos of the tapas and an interactive map showing the participating restaurants.
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