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June 2015
Fiestas Calle Pez – Parties and Vermouth in Malasaña
Calle Pez is one of the most happening streets in Malasaña, lined with great bars and cafes. This weekend you'll get the chance to enter every single one of them, as they'll all be celebrating Fiestas Calle Pez. Expect a great atmosphere, DJs and our favorite part – vermouth!! La Vermutería – a vermouth-inspired pop-up bar – will be taking part in the festivities with its vermouth-themed party: Siempre es Domingo en la Calle Pez. All participating bars will be…
Find out more »DecorAcción 2015 – Interior Design Market in Barrio de Las Letras
El Barrio de las Letras – one of Madrid's most central neighborhoods, also known as Huertas – is celebrating its sixth edition of DecorAcción 2015. This festival aims to showcase the works of local artists and interior designers. Expect outdoor flea markets, pop-up markets, food trucks, master classes and a "Best Balcony Competition." Here's the program. It's a really nice excuse to go out for a walk, enjoy the beautiful neighborhood of El Barrio de Las Letras and support the…
Find out more »Mercado Susi Sweet Dress – a vintage dress market in Malasaña
Check out this vintage dress market in Malasaña called Susi Sweet Dress. Held in an innovative co-working space – La Industrial – you'll find more than 800 unique vintage dresses for only €30! Also, get your makeup done and beauty advice for free ;) When? Friday: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.Saturday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Find out more »September 2015
Bicycle Festival in El Matadero – “Festibal con B de Bici” with workshops, food trucks and live music!
So, Madrid is starting to become biker-friendly, especially thanks to the city's electric bike scheme. But there's still a long way to go and that's why El Matadero Madrid and Viernes are hosting this cycling festival for the second time on September 19th, called "Festibal con B de Bici." From 11am-9pm, el Matadero will be filled with different free activities to get people excited about cycling – you'll find workshops, roller derby, music and the entire Paseo de la Chopera will be…
Find out more »Big Food Event at Matadero Madrid!
Calling on all foodies and lovers of design! Mark down September 25-27 in your calendars because you're going to have a whole lot to see and taste. Madrid's Matadero will be celebrating the first edition of BIG FOOD, an event that highlights the relationship between design and gastronomy, thanks to the work of chefs and designs teams of all kinds. You won't to miss this! Behind this concept is DIMAD (Asociación Diseñadores de Madrid), with its program: di_food (that organizes gastronomy-inspired exhibits, courses,…
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 »November 2015
Dance for Kindness 2015 — Join a Flashmob for World Kindness
Dance for Kindness started in 2012 by Life Vest Inside, an NYC-based NGO that aims to unite the world through kindness. To celebrate Kindness Day, a global event, groups of people around the world will be performing a flashmob. The Madrid event will take place on November 8th. If you, too, want to join them in this dance for kindness, get registered here and join their Facebook page group. For more info, check out this video:
Find out more »Adelita Market, great second-hand clothing market in Malasaña
Adelita Market is a monthly flea market that usually takes place at a cultural center in Malasaña called Espiritu 23 (named after its address, c/ Espiritu Santo 23). Although this time it will be held outside in Plaza de Dos del Mayo. The market mostly offers clothes, jewellery and accessories, although I've landed on other treasures too. It's a great Saturday plan, as it's free and in Malasaña, meaning you can grab a beer at any nearby cafe or bar right after your browsing session. I particularly…
Find out more »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 »Rave Market Winter Party – drink and shop second-hand in a nightclub!
Rave Market is an awesome (and free) second-hand market that takes place in one of Madrid's most popular nightclubs, Shoko, in La Latina. What's cool about this market is that, since it's in a discoteca, you'll find DJs spinning and lights flashing while you browse through second-hand items and stumble upon gems that will cost you peanuts. Also expect drinks and free treats. Here's the Facebook event page.
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