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January 2015
Gastrofestival Madrid — a 2-week city-wide food celebration!
Madrid will be celebrating food culture for two full weeks! GastroFestival is an event that brings together more than 400 restaurants and bars to offer a delightful array of food-inspired opportunities, from tapas tastings to workshops, with one sole purpose -- TO CELEBRATE FOOD! Madrid Fusión and the Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid's city hall) are the organizers we should be thanking. If you are in the capital from Jan. 31 - Feb. 15, don't miss this chance to experience Madrid's finest. Check…
Find out more »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
Americana Music Jam at The Toast!
This Sunday, sit back and unwind at The Toast Cafe as you listen to the folkloric sounds of Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and Rock n' Roll. Enjoy free live entertainment and a cozy atmosphere at one of Madrid's cutest cafes. (A perfect way to relax before the week begins!)
Find out more »International Gastronomy Summit — 13th edition!
Attention all foodies!! Madrid Fusión is bringing us the 13th International Gastronomy Summit! (In Spanish, XIII Cumbre de la Gastronomía). This entails three days of workshops, activities, contests, conferences, tastings and so much more. It is not a cheap event, but totally worth it if you are a food profesional or simply adore the world of gastronomy. Here's the program. You'll see that you have different options: Madrid Fusión is holding events in the morning and Saborea España in the afternoon. The price depends on…
Find out more »Ucrania Flea Market — pretty things plus vermouth, beer and empanadas
Check out this independent flea market at Ucrania, a creative workshop and events space, on Sunday from 12pm-8pm. Clothing, books and other pretty things will be on sale, and illustration works on display. Plus beer, vermouth and snacks will be served, and a DJ will be spinning. There's more. At 1pm, a short film called Blue & Malone will be presented by its creator, Abraham López Guerrero and to close the party at 7:30pm, David Cárdenas, Mikel Motosierra and Pepe Aracil will present the second edition of FAI Fanzine…
Find out more »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 »Naked & Desperate Valentine’s Day Cocktails and Sexy Books
Dear Naked fans, followers and supporters, we're excited to announce our first party to take place on Valentine's Day at Desperate Literature, a charming bookshop in the center of Madrid. Come join us from 7pm onwards to say hello, have a drink and check out the sale on the erotica section before your dinner plans begin. There will be chocolates too.
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 »English Storytelling Hour at Desperate Literature
Bring your kids over to our favorite bookshop for English storytelling, cookies and book browsing on Sunday at 4pm! Desperate Literature is hosting the first of an exciting new weekly tradition called 'Cuentos y Cookies'. We also happen to know the story-teller herself, Emma, so we can assure you that you and your children will be in very good hands! So get your shoelaces tied up, kids - they've got a story for you!
Find out more »Yelmo Cine Club Throwbacks on Tuesday Nights at 8:30pm, Tickets Only 4,50 Eur!
Tuesday nights just got a whole lot better now that some of history's most iconic films are being played on the big screen! This event is perfect for all film lovers and anyone who simply wants to stop being made fun of for not having seen classics like Saturday Night Llive (1975), for example. From now until March, come to the cinema to enjoy films from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s! Up next, Ridley Scott's Thelma and Louise (1991)!
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