Event Calendar

Feria del libro (Until May 12)
Sevilla

The 2013 Book Fair in Seville, set up in the Plaza Nueva, will be dedicated to the writer from Jerez, J. M. Caballero Bonald. The main activities this year will centre around this literary figure.

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Homenaje a Caballero Bonald (Until May 12)
Sevilla

Lorenzo Silva, winner of the Premio Planeta (Planet Award) for “La marca del meridiano” is officially opening the 2013 Book Fair in Seville, that is taking place between the 1st and the 12th May in the Plaza Nueva. This year the event is dedicated to J. M. Caballero Bonald with the motto "Memory and Fiction". The conference of Lorenzo Silva is being announced on the 1st May in the afternoon.

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Visitas al camposanto (Until April 30)
Granada

The cemetery of Granada,considered as the second oldest of Spain after Poblenou in Barcelona, is offering the possibility of guided tours. The visits, which begin on the 1st May, are to be held for a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 people during the weekends and holidays, in Spanish and English at first,although the possiblilty of hiring French and German speakers as tourguides has been considered in case the need arises.

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May festivals (Until May 31)
Tenerife

Throughout the month of May, it is party season in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Dances, concerts, theater, activities for children ... All the information and the program of the festivities can be found at: www.santacruzdetenerife.es/uploads/media/Programa_Mayo_2013.pdf

Exhibitions and workshops in the T.E.A. (Until May 31)
Tenerife

During the month of May, the Tenerife Arts Space (TEA) is offering several interesting exhibitions: - "Chance of love", by Mexican Teresa Serrano (videoart) - "Vacuum challenges" by Bethlehem Morales (painting). These exhibitions welcome groups of school children, from primary school age up to high school level, who study topics that have some relation with the exhibits. Admission to the exhibition is free until the end of May.

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Sevilla en bicicleta (Until May 1)
Sevilla

Seville has been included as the fourth best city in the world to ride in a list called: "Copenhagenize 2013", which encompasses all the bicycle-friendly cities in one user-friendly document. Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Utrech have been ranked in first, second and third place on the list respectively. Copenhagenize 2013 recognized Sevilla for its promotion of the use of the bike, which rose from 0.5% in 2006 to 7% today, due largely to the construction of 80 miles of bike lanes in one year and the implementation of the public bike system, "Sevici".

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Water Fountain Show in Montjuic. (Until September 29)
Barcelona

This weekend, the new schedule commences for the show of music, color and water that takes place in Montjuic.

May-Day crosses (Until May 5)
Granada

On the Day of the Cross, the city of Granada will decorate itself with more than 80 crosses. This celebration usuallu only lasts one day, but this year it is due to take place over an entire weekend.

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Javier Porto - photography (Until June 16)
Malaga

"La Térmica" in Malaga is hosting a photography exhibition, heavily influenced by Warhol, that reflects a period as dynamic as Madrid's "Movida" of 1980.

Rock in Cadiz
Cadiz

The Spanish rock performer, Quique González, is presenting his latest album "Delantera mítica" in Cadiz on the 4th of the month at 10pm.

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Hot Flushes (Half a century is nothing) (Until May 5)
Cadiz

"Sofocos (Que medio siglo no es nada)" / "Hot Flushes (Half a century is nothing)" is a comedy about the problems encountered by women as they spproach their 50th birthdays. This comedy sketch tells the story of a housewifeand recreates the characters of Coco Chanel and Juana la Loca. A humorous performance with various musical numbers. Saturday: 21:00 until 23:30; Sunday: 18:00 to 21:00.

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La Unión en concierto
Granada

Concert by the long standing musical group: "The Union in Granada" is taking place in the Manuel de Falla Auditorium on May 4 at 21:00. "The forms change, the essence remains"

La OST y los musicales
Tenerife

Tenerife symphony orchestra is putting in its second production of gerat musicals. At 8:30pm in the Symphony Room of Tenerife Auditorium, "Adán Martín", under the direction of Englishman David Firman and the intervention of Welsh vocalist, Leo Andrew, is offering a repertoire of numerous musicals including "My Fair Lady", "The Producers", "Man of the Mancha" and "Sunset Boulevard", among others.

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La Casa de Pilatos, with music (Until June 30)
Sevilla

Every Sunday throughout May and June, "Engranajes culturales" and "Dolce Rima" (a duo of Renaissance and Baroque music) are offering music lovers the opportunity to visit the Casa de Pilatos, one of the most important artistic centres in Seville. In this way, visitors can interpret its architecture and Roman art collection via live opera performances.

Poetry Festival (Until May 11)
Granada

The International Poetry Festival of Granada celebrates its 10th awards ceremony with the most important personality of contemporary Russian poetry: Evgeny Yevtushenko, accompanied by the winner of last years "García Lorca" award, Pablo García Baena, and singer Manolo Garcia, former member of musical group, "Último de la Fila". This year's edition of the International Poetry Festival Awards starts on the 7th May in the Huerta de San Vicente, the summer residence of Garcia Lorca, with poetry readings by Luis García Montero (poet) and Juan Diego Botto (actor).

Flamenco in "La Maestranza"
Sevilla

Israel Galván, one of the current greats of flamenco, is giving a master class of choreography on Wednesday 8th May at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. The event is organized by the Author Foundation of the General Society of Authors of Spain.

The Opera Festival of Tenerife 2013 (Until December 31)
Tenerife

The Opera Festival of the capital of Tenerife opens with the opera "The Fairy Queen" by Purcell on the 8th May. The program will last until December.

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MUECA 2013 (Until May 12)
Puerto de la Cruz

Between the 9th and the 12th May in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, the Festival of Street Theatre, "MUECA", is taking place. Over twenty different shows offered in all public spaces of the city during an intensive weekend of fun, suitable for the whole family. The complete schedule with times, prices (in the few cases in which you have to pay) can be found at the following web address: http://www.festivalmueca.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cuadro-Programaci%C3%B3n-Mueca20131.png

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The Fairy Queen (Until May 12)
Tenerife

The project "Tenerife Opera" organized by "Friends of the Opera" starts this week with the presentation of the "fairy queen" by Henry Purcell in the “Adán Martín” Auditorium in Tenerife until 12th May.

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EQUISUR, 22ª edición (Until May 12)
Cadiz

Coinciding with the Jerez Horse Fair in Cádiz, Equisur celebrates its twenty-second meeting on the premises of the trade fair of Cádiz, which will bring together horses from all over Spain. Until Sunday the 12th May.

Educational concerts (Until May 12)
La Orotava

About 4,000 students get together this week in the auditorium "Teobaldo Power de la villa de La Orotava" to watch a selection of educational concerts put on by the Symphony Orchestra of Tenerife. Matinee concerts are available too on Saturdays and Sunday from 11am. Admission is free.

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Fotografía de moda en el TEA (Until June 9)
Tenerife

The Tenerife Arts Space Showroom is offering an exhibition of twenty award-winning images during the next month as part of the second contest for Tenerife Fashion Photography.

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atrÉBT! (Until May 31)
Cadiz

The first phase of the atrÉBT competition, which focuses on the identification of creative ideas in knowledge based companies, is open until the 31st May. Innovative ideas may be submitted up until this date. atrÉBT is the brand of Cádiz university.

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Mothers Day
Playa del Carmen

In the early hours of the morning, many people will serenade their mothers. They may sing as part of a group of friends or simply give a gift to mark this special occasion.

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Fresneda in La Tertulia
Granada

The singer "Fresneda" presents his latest production entitled, "In the Rocky Balboa", at "La Tertulia" club, a classic music venue in Granada, on Friday 10th May at 10pm.

Boleros desde el puerto
Los Cristianos

At the port of Los Cristianos on Saturday 11th May at 21:00pm, the first festival of boleros is taking place with free admission.

Melendi in Granada
Granada

Melendi from Asturias, Spain is performing on the 16th May at 21:30 in the Sports Palace of Granada. This performance is part of a tour to promote his latest album “Lágrimas desordenadas”. Tickets available at Ticketmaster and El Corte Ingles.

Petroff just wants to dance (Until May 19)
Valencia

During a two day period, this artist will try to transmit via his choreography the pressing need to search for perfection, to tell stories, to invent new worlds... and all of this with a sense of humour, because he has the happiness of a person that does what he wants - dancing!

Basketball Youth Championships of Andalusia (Until May 26)
Granada

The Basketball Federation of Andalusia has chosen Granada as the host city for the Young Men's Championships to be held between the 22nd and the 26th May.

Everybody dance (Until May 5)
Marbella

The festival will take place throughout the city, from the theaters to the streets, bringing dance to everyone in the city.