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February 2015
Chueca 108 Creative Festival – Art + Design + Gastronomy
Madrid's liveliest central neighborhood–Chueca–is holding a new festival to showcase creative talent in art, design and gastronomy. The event is called Chueca 108 and set to happen every month. So have a look at their full program! Also check out our article about: La Buena Cerveza, one of the festival's participants.
Find out more »March 2015
Freshly Baked – Sunday Funday with Improv. in English!
If you're looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday night, you've found it. Freshly Baked offers a night of fresh standup and improv in English at Beer Station at 7pm. The show is hosted by Freshly Comedy, one of Madrid's first English-language comedy groups, and their show -- Freshly Squeezed -- is among the highest-rated shows on Atrapalo. Reserve your tickets here and pay at the door! Find out more about Madrid's action-packed English-language comedy scene here.
Find out more »April 2015
Holi Run, the world’s most colorful race, literally!
The world-famous Holi Run, a 5k urban race where everyone throws multi-colored powder all over each other, is holding its 4th edition in Madrid on Sunday, Apr. 12th. To participate, sign up here. It will cost 17€/person. Location & Time: The run will start at 11am on Avda. de las Fuerzas Armadas (metro Campo de las Naciones), behind la ciudad deportiva del Real Madrid in Valdebebas.
Find out more »Freshly Squeezed — 4th Anniversary!
If you're looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday night, you've found it. Freshly Squeezed offers a night of fresh standup and improv in English at Beer Station at 7pm. The show is hosted by Freshly Comedy, one of Madrid's first English-language comedy groups, and their show -- Freshly Squeezed -- is among the highest-rated shows on Atrapalo. This month, they will be celebrating 4 years of live shows in Madrid. So come down and see how they've been keeping it fresh and funny for that long! ;) Reserve your…
Find out more »June 2015
Beerlingual, Free International Pub Quiz in La Latina!
Beerlingual is a free, international pub quiz held every Thursday night from 9pm-11pm at Cervecería La Espuma in La Latina (c/ Arganzuela, 1). This fun event brings locals and visitors from around the world together to meet new people, make friends, practice languages, win prizes and have a good time. The event is run by the “Quiz Master” who asks questions in both English and Spanish, covering popular culture, tourism, music, cinema, and an array of other topics. The winners will be awarded prizes! You’ll also…
Find out more »J&J Books and Coffee, 1€ Pub Quiz by Noviciado
Check out J&J's Friday night pub quiz where you can play in teams of 4 and win a cash prize. J&J is a bookstore/coffee shop where you can find thousands of English-language books downstairs. Up at the bar, you can get craft beer, wine, coffee, bagels and other things to munch on. You can also enjoy their other events such as the Intercambio Night on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays where you can improve your favorite language while having a good time…
Find out more »December 2015
Freshly Squeezed Finale! – Live Standup & Improv in English
Jazz up your Sunday evening with a night of live comedy, improv and games at 7pm at Beer Station, brought to you by the guys at Freshly Comedy, one of Madrid's first English-language comedy groups. Their 90-minute show, Freshly Squeezed, consists of half improv and half stand-up. It's now in its 6th season and rated 9.1/10 by audience members on atrapalo.com! To celebrate the group's last show of 2015, this Sunday they're bringing in star guest Juan Solo, an accomplished Spanish comedian, actor, director, and…
Find out more »February 2016
Harry Potter Book Night
Calling all wizards, witches and muggles alike... On Thursday February 4th at 8pm, Desperate Literature will be hosting a Harry Potter Book Night! Join in on the quizzes to win prizes such as Dobby's last place socks or Hagrid's rock cakes.
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.
Find out more »April 2016
April Fool’s Mate: The March Chess Event
Although this month's chess event is not technically happening within the month of March, it is sure to be full of laughter, drinks, and of course endless games of chess! Bring your friends to Desperate Literature on April Fool's Day for a night full of good times... just make sure not to fall for any April Fool's Day trickery!
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