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October 2014
Cervantes Festival in Alcalá de Henares: Mercado Cervantino 2014
El Mercado Cervantino is an annual medieval fair in Alcalá de Henares, the home of Cervantes himself. Ever year, this small city dresses up in medieval decorations and garments, and the streets are filled with markets, street performances, artisan workshops and much more! Festival activities run from 11am to 2am, and take place in and around Calle Mayor. Only a half hour from the center of Madrid by Cercanías, here's a link on how to get to Alcalá. Also check out this post by Gee, Cassandra:…
Find out more »Tensión Cultural — live music, words & drinks at Desperate Literature book store
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!
Find out more »Bar Lambuzo, micro-theater in the wine cellar; monologue by Diego Arjona
Bar Lambuzo is a family-run Andalusian restaurant located near metros Opera and Santo Domingo. In addition to a great dining experience, Lambuzo offers a mix of activities in their downstairs wine cellar, from wine-tastings to micro-theater. As Autumn has now officially arrived, Lambuzo is holding its first micro-theater event of the season on Thursday, Oct. 16th with a monologue by Diego Arjona. There will be two 30-min sessions starting at 9:30pm and 10pm. It costs 5€ and you're welcome to…
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