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November 2015
Forasteros Concert – Folk, Gypsy-jazz & Swing Music in La Latina
Don't miss the chance to support a Madrid-based band playing tracks from their recently released EP "Hello You!" (Have a listen here) together with classic and new Forasterian creations. Forasteros is made up of a group of international musicians playing a mix of folk, swing and gypsy-jazz music. They'll be holding a concert on Saturday, Nov 28, at 11pm in La Latina, at a venue called Collage Drinks Art. Entrance costs €6 with a drink. Also check out our feature article…
Find out more »Rave Market Winter Party – drink and shop second-hand in a nightclub!
Rave Market is an awesome (and free) second-hand market that takes place in one of Madrid's most popular nightclubs, Shoko, in La Latina. What's cool about this market is that, since it's in a discoteca, you'll find DJs spinning and lights flashing while you browse through second-hand items and stumble upon gems that will cost you peanuts. Also expect drinks and free treats. Here's the Facebook event page.
Find out more »December 2015
Pop-up San Lorenzo in Malasaña – Mercado de Diseño
The Mercado de Diseño, whose usual home is El Matadero, is organizing a pop-up edition this year from December 9-24 (11am-9pm) in Malasaña; they've set up their very own pop-up store on San Lorenzo street where you'll find stands, workshops and other activities. Among the participating brands are Moisés Nieto, Pablo Erroz, Hidraulik, Smood Studio, Lord Wilmore, Octagon, Lali y Bela o Ana Prada. (and the event will come back to its home at El Matadero on January 2nd and 3rd) Date: December 9 – 24, from 11am-9pm Place: San Lorenzo, 5 (<M>…
Find out more »Nomada Christmas Market – independent design market on the top floor of Chamartín!
Madrid has tons of Christmas markets and one of the best ones is Nomada Market, which is taking place on the top floor of Charmartín train station from Nov 11-13. More than 80,000 people have visited the market over its last 10 years of success! Entrance is just €1 (free for children)
Find out more »MadrEAT – Madrid’s Street Food Festival!
Don’t miss Madrid's one and only street food market! During winter, MadrEAT is changing locations (see map above), next to Pabellón de Ondaretta on Calle Principal de Provincias (no number). Nearest metros are Puerta del Angel, Alto de Extremadura and Lago. It will take place on Saturday from 12pm-10pm and Sunday from 12pm-6pm, the market will boast more than 20 different food stands and an amazing atmosphere. A word of advice – do NOT go right at lunch time. Here’s a list of just some…
Find out more »Rave Market: Hanger exchange party & charity market
Rave Market is sponsoring a special edition charity event called "Cambio de Percha" ('hanger exchange') this weekend at Truss Market, inside Barclaycard Center in Barrio Salamanca. The event will take place on Sat, Dec 12 (5pm-9pm) and Sun, Dec 13 (11am-3pm). Free entrance for all! Expect numerous stands selling second-hand and independent designer items. There'll also be live music spun by the hands of RaveMarket Djs and free cocktails thanks to Torres15. And one more thing: 10% of all earnings…
Find out more »Freshly Squeezed Finale! – Live Standup & Improv in English
Jazz up your Sunday evening with a night of live comedy, improv and games at 7pm at Beer Station, brought to you by the guys at Freshly Comedy, one of Madrid's first English-language comedy groups. Their 90-minute show, Freshly Squeezed, consists of half improv and half stand-up. It's now in its 6th season and rated 9.1/10 by audience members on atrapalo.com! To celebrate the group's last show of 2015, this Sunday they're bringing in star guest Juan Solo, an accomplished Spanish comedian, actor, director, and…
Find out more »Holiday Shopping Soiree by Closet Exchange!
Closet Exchange is hosting a Christmas popup market this Sunday, where you can shop for second hand & vintage clothing with your friends, while enjoying a bubbly cocktail and receiving styling tips from yours truly (former celebrity stylist assistant & showroom brand manager).
Find out more »Christmas Party at Desperate Literature – “the more eggnog, the better”
Join the guys at Desperate Literature for carols and eggnog to see the year out with a bit of tipsy class. Songs will be led by Elena Christina Novak, and remember, the singing gets better the more eggnog you drink - it's magic like that. If you fancy practicing a little, the following classics will be represented: Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; O Holy Night; Joy to the World; Silent Night; We Wish You a…
Find out more »January 2016
Poetry Reading at Desperate Literature (with vodka!)
Head over to Desperate Literature on Friday night at 8pm for an evening of poetry with James and Marian Womack, reading from James's newest translations of the great Vladimir Mayakovsky. Thanks go out to Carcanet Press for giving Desperate Literature the rights to print a limited edition pamphlet of the poems to accompany the evening. Not only will there be poetry, but we'll also be swilling Vodka like there's no tomorrow!
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