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October 2015
Tapapiés, one-week tapas and music festival in Lavapiés!
From Oct. 15th-25th, the already vibrant neighborhood of Lavapiés will be hosting its fifth edition of #Tapapies -- la ruta multicultural de la tapa y la música -- a one-week celebration where you can enjoy delicious bites from around the world and enjoy music and theater performances! A tapa plus an Estrella Damm beer (mini-bottle or caña) will cost you just 2.50€. As you walk around the neighborhood, you'll be able to easily spot the poster and which bars are taking part in the event.
Find out more »Lightly Used Second-hand Treasures — Lady Clementine meets Closet Exchange
Two Madrid-based second-hand clothing companies – Lady Clementine and Closet Exchange – are coming together for a big sale this weekend! Come any time from 11:30a.m. to 7:00p.m. next Saturday and Sunday (October 24 & 25) to Calle Vizcaya 1, 1ºA for all the best second-hand clothes in Madrid! (There will also be mimosas!) Everyone is welcome! Invite your friends!!!
Find out more »The Orange Dogs of Halloween – Party at Desperate Literature
Want to do something different this halloween in Madrid? Then head over to Desperate Literature, a charming little bookstore near Opera, and wear your best costume. Marian Womack, editor of Ediciones Nevsky, translator and sci-fi legend, will be ushering in the halloween festivities with a reading of her most recent work, 'Orange Dogs'. There be all the usual tricks and treats, meaning booze. Dress code: cosmic horror.
Find out more »November 2015
Madrid Jazz Festival 2015 – live concerts all over the city!
Madrid is celebrating its annual jazz festival from November 5th - 27th with live concerts around the city (many of which are free). Check out the program here and make sure to take part in it!
Find out more »Dance for Kindness 2015 — Join a Flashmob for World Kindness
Dance for Kindness started in 2012 by Life Vest Inside, an NYC-based NGO that aims to unite the world through kindness. To celebrate Kindness Day, a global event, groups of people around the world will be performing a flashmob. The Madrid event will take place on November 8th. If you, too, want to join them in this dance for kindness, get registered here and join their Facebook page group. For more info, check out this video:
Find out more »Malasaña a Bocados – High-quality Tapas Route!
24 of Malasaña's top restaurants are offering a signature tapa and a beer for just €2.90, until November 29th. And we're not talking about your ordinary tapas. No. These are elaborate mini-plates made with high quality ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. So head over and try them out! Malasaña a bocados is organized by Gastronofera.com. Click here to see some of the photos of the tapas and an interactive map showing the participating restaurants.
Find out more »Tapas Route around Pacífico – Try something new!
Head over to a different neighborhood this weekend, near metros Pacífico, Menéndez Pelayo and Conde de Casal, where you'll find old-school bars presenting their finest and most abundant tapas. And they'll cost you just 2€ with a caña or botellín. This is the first tapas route of the area and the perfect chance to try something new! #RutaDeTapasPacífico
Find out more »Adelita Market, great second-hand clothing market in Malasaña
Adelita Market is a monthly flea market that usually takes place at a cultural center in Malasaña called Espiritu 23 (named after its address, c/ Espiritu Santo 23). Although this time it will be held outside in Plaza de Dos del Mayo. The market mostly offers clothes, jewellery and accessories, although I've landed on other treasures too. It's a great Saturday plan, as it's free and in Malasaña, meaning you can grab a beer at any nearby cafe or bar right after your browsing session. I particularly…
Find out more »Christmas Pop-up Market in a Chamberí Mansion – The Hovse
The Hovse is a Christmas-inspired market that is taking place in a vacant 3-story mansion in Chamberí. Just walk in, explore the different stands selling jewellery, clothing and other nicknacks; and then head up to the top floor for food and drinks. There's also a rooftop. We highly recommend checking it out! Open every day of the week from 11am-9pm. Free entrance. If you want to know more about The Hovse, here's a full post.
Find out more »Liven Up Your Saturday Lunch with Vermouth, Porrones and Mom-style Sandwiches
The Madrid-based popup, La Vermutería, is hosting a party on Saturday afternoon that you can't miss. It will take place in Malasaña's El Porrón Canalla, a rather new venue that is reviving bocadillos de madre and all drinks are served from porrones, a traditional container with a long spout that allows a large group of people to drink (usually wine!) from the same bottle without needing cups (see in the photo below) I'm not sure if the vermouth is going to be…
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