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January 2016
Gastrofestival all over Madrid
With locations scattered throughout the city, over two weeks of tantalizing cuisine will tempt you during the Madrid Gastrofestival January 23rd - Febuary 7th. A fairly young festival, it represents the collaborative effort of more than 400 local wining and dining establishments. Designed to engage all five senses, the Gastrofestival goes beyond food into fashion, culture and art. Check out more @Gastrofestival or on Facebook. Photo from Facebook
Find out more »“Weird Folk” Music Concert at Desperate Literature
Desperate Literature is hosting yet another cool event on Friday night at 9pm. Expect drinks, dancing and fine literature, accompanied by live music played by The Mañana People. According to the guys at Desperate Literature, "They're bloomin' brilliant so we got them in again: join us once more for the blue-grass, weird folk fantasmagoria that is The Mañana People!"
Find out more »Rave Market: shop second-hand in a nightclub!
Shoko, one of Madrid's nightclubs in La Latina, will be opening its doors all day Sunday to host a unique event called Rave Market, where you'll find second-hand items, music, art and design. Apparently this edition is a "flirting special"... not sure what that means but we'll be there to find out :)
Find out more »Vermouth Party at El Imparcial by La Vermutería
Even if you're hungover on Sunday morning, head over to La Vermutería's pop-up aperitif party from 12:30-2:30 at El Imparcial, a chic restaurant and bar near metros La Latina and Tirso de Molina. It's the perfect way to whet your appetite before lunch, i.e. with a glass (or two) of Lustau vermouth, Spanish tapas and some dancing to a live DJ, plus good vibes all around. Don't miss it! #elpoderdelvermut Host: @vermuteriapopup Venue: @imparcialmadrid
Find out more »February 2016
British Shorts: Ten. Ten. Ten.
British Shorts is a new theatre company made up of all native English professional actors on a mission to provide Madrid with good quality short and one-act plays in English. Their first micro-theatre production, 'Ten.Ten.Ten', was running at El Escondite in La Latina throughout January and due to its success, it's now been extended to February as well. You can come watch them perform every Wednesday this month at 8:30pm, 9pm and 9:30pm. Tickets cost €4.50.
Find out more »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 »K’Moon Market – All-day fashion, music, drinks and more…
The advertising and PR agency, K'Moon, is holding a unique market all day Thursday at its office on Calle Príncipe 12, 3B, near metros Sol and Sevilla. At the event, the company will be offering special prices on collections of the brands it works with, as well as a raffle, activities, music, a beauty corner and cocktails, among other surprises in store!
Find out more »Beer Festival in Palacio Vistalegre!
With an array of brews, this Beer Festival in Palacio Vistalegre February 25-26 and March 3-6 will blow you away! Designed to be family friendly and accompanied by live music, a global variety of meat and a playground for the kids, this festival is open to all. All people and all ale from Irish reds to Belgian blondes, Mexican pales and more. Though limited, admission is free and all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Room Art Fair #5
Get a chance to look at some of the work from emerging young European artists at the Room Art Fair #5 happening February 26-28 at the Hotel Petit Palace Santa Bárbara. This international and independent exhibit aims to showcase art in an accessible manner that diminishes the barrier to the general public. Some of the artists include: Bolo Blas, Emo Díaz, Marcelo Fiedler, and Ms Nina.
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.
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