This event is designed to provide information on how to build a secure financial future while staying in compliance with the IRS.

You’ll discover the do’s and don’ts when investing as an American abroad: what not to do (ostrich strategy), how to open a US account from abroad, and what things to consider when investing. You’ll learn about the PFIC and Form 8621.

Speakers: James Levy (Clearwater Private Investments) and Antonio Rodriguez (US Tax Consultants)

Registration is required: https://acmneedtoknowinvestmentsforamericanslivinginspain.eventbrite.com

If you’re an American living in Spain and you have questions about your passport, residency, and/or citizenship, The American Club of Madrid is hosting an event at Schiller University to provide info and introduce you to the new Consul General of the U.S.A., Mr. Christopher Richardson.

They’ll also explain recent changes in passport renewal options and requirements for U.S. citizens, as well as the process and requirements for transmission of citizenship to children born in Spain. If you’re interested in becoming a Spanish citizen, they’ll also provide info on what the process currently looks like.

Speakers: Christopher Richardson (Consul General of the U.S.A.) and Ana Garicano (Sagardoy Abogados)

Registration is required: https://acmneedtoknownewusconsulgeneral.eventbrite.com

This month Desperate Literature is proud to present contemporary Spanish poet Sonia Bueno! Sonia Bueno studied right here in Madrid at the Universidad Complutense and still lives and writes in Madrid. She has published two collections: Retales (2011, winner of the 1st International Poetry Prize from the Fundación Centro de Poesía José Hierro), and Aral (2016). Gather your friends and come spend a night listening to Sonia Bueno reading some of her poetry in the quaint and cozy location of Desperate Literature.

Join the guys at Desperate Literature (our favorite bookshop in Madrid) for Bloomsday – the day when Joyce fans gather to celebrate “Ulysses.” At Desperate Literature, they’ll be reading from the book, singing songs and drinking to the health of dear James himself. For old hands and Bloomsday newbies alike, there’ll be enough liquid courage to tempt even the faint of heart, and if we’re feeling very bold, we can join itinerant Irishman, Davy Lyons, in some Joyce-era folk tunes.

They’ll also be having a small presentation of artwork from Joyce illustrator, Stephen Crowe, and when Aeolus has finally left our lungs, Davy will round the evening with a concert.

How could you miss this?

On May 22 at 7pm, Madrid-based poet James Womack will be reading from his latest collection, ‘Misprints’ from Carcanet Press, at Desperate Literature – our favorite bookstore. Located near metro Santo Domingo, Desperate Literature sells quality books in different languages and holds delightful and free events like this one, always involving a few bottles of wine and some treats. So don’t miss it!

Here’s a full post of ours on Desperate Literature if you’d like to learn the story behind it:

Desperate Literature, for book lovers in Santorini, Brooklyn and now Madrid!

Check out La Chispa and spend your Sunday night enjoying these live storytellings in English and Spanish at the Atelier Café de la Llana!

Spend your Thursday night at Desperate Literature, our favorite bookshop in Madrid. Enjoy some French style with pastis, Beaujolais Nouveau, stinky cheese and baguettes. Located near metros Santo Domingo and Opera, if you’ve never been to this wonderful second-hand bookstore or don’t know the story behind it, then check out our full post on it here. This place is very special and worth a visit for a number of reasons that you’ll discover when you go.

Madrid has a very active TEDx community. Every year, the city holds a major TEDx Madrid event for up to 600 people. Every month, free TEDx salons are held at La Casa Encendida where they screen past TED talks followed by open audience discussion. And throughout the year, local neighborhoods host their very own talks, such as TEDx Cibeles and even TEDx Gran Vía.

We at Naked Madrid find our favorite to be TEDxYouth Madrid, which is taking place this Sunday at 10:00am at Caixa Forum. This annual event invites young speakers (under 20) to get up on stage and speak about their passions, ambitions and projects (in Spanish). It is a truly inspiring event.

You must reserve your free ticket here. If the space fills up, you’ll also have the opportunity to watch the live streaming.

If you haven’t been to Desperate Literature yet, then read our post on it here. This charming international book store is located near metros Santo Domingo & Opera, and holds fun events from time to time that always involve a good vibe and good drinks. This Friday’s event — Tensión Cultural — will be held from 7-9pm (free). Editors of Radiante Porvenir will read some of their favorite authors. One of the owners, Michael, will discuss weaponized poetry, and J. Chaöten will play bleak ambient wave. There will also be drinks!