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January 2015
Tapas Festival at Madrid’s Farmers’ Market — Mercado de Productores in Matadero
One of Madrid's best farmers' markets -- Mercado de Productores -- is held once a month at El Matadero, a cultural hub that was a former slaughterhouse. This weekend you can check out the stands selling local products from around the city and also join in on the market's tapas fair, where tapas made with fresh produce will cost you 1.50€ and you can also vote for your favorite. When:Saturday, Jan. 31st -- 11-7pmSunday, Feb. 1st 11-5pm
Find out more »February 2015
Diferente Market — Valentine’s Day Pop-up Market in Malasaña
Madrid's most popular blog -- Madrid Diferente -- is holding its second pop-up market from February 13th - 15th. It'll be a special Valentines' Day edition, where you'll find a myriad of stands on calle San Vicente Ferrer, 33 in Malasaña all weekend long. If you want to reserve a stand, contact market@madriddiferente.com.
Find out more »Eating our way through Chinese New Year — Countdown to the Year of the Goat
February 19th marks the beginning of the Year of the Goat and many days of celebration. This Spring festival is very popular here in Madrid, as parts of the center get dressed up in red and adorned with lanterns and arts and crafts stands. In past years, the Chinese Business Association and other cultural groups have organized activities, markets and parades that go from Puerta del Sol to Plaza de España via Calle Arenal and the Royal Palace. The city has also celebrated…
Find out more »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
Gastro Bacchus — a celebration of wine and tapas (for 4€!) in Barrio de las Letras
Taking advantage of the Bacchus International Wine Awards, Gastro Bacchus festival will be taking place in 16 restaurants in Madrid's central neighborhood — Barrio de las Letras — from March 17th - 23rd. So, enjoy eating tapas with a glass of wine for only 4€!!
Find out more »April 2015
La Buena Vida, a market for local craftsmen and ecological products
This weekend, the countryside is coming into the city. Check out La Buena Vida -- a market for local craftsmen and ecological products at Impact Hub Next, an innovation and co-working center in the Barrio de las Letras.
Find out more »Gastro Market at la Industrial II
Spend your weekend tasting quality organic products and browsing through artisan crafts at the new edition of Gastro Market in La Industrial in Malasaña. At this new gastronomic marketplace, you'll get to enjoy both local and international products.
Find out more »Lady Clementine – Second-hand clothing swap
Want to get rid of all the clothes you love but never wear? Well, here's your chance! This Saturday at noon, check out Lady Clementine, a second-hand clothing swap! Bring 4 to 10 items of clothes to swap (including shoes and accessories) among a small group of women doing the same. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your sport and join the swap 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 »Weekend of Slow-cooked Food and Sun in Almería with Moveable Feast
Join Moveable Feast for this 'farm-to-table' inspired weekend in a finca in Almería, Andalucía, indulging in slowly cooked food, visiting local markets and taking siestas under the sun. Does it get any better than that? Why join Moveable Feast? Living outside your home country of course presents numerous challenges, i.e. getting to know people, the language barrier, culture shock and being away from your loved ones, just to name a few. Although one obstacle often gets overlooked – eating proper food. Making a…
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