Free Indian Photography Exhibit

Renowned Indian photographer Dayanita Singh made her Spanish debut last week at Fundación Mapfre’s Sala de Exposiciones with stirring photos that reveal the realities of life in India, a country of more than one billion people. Singh’s photographs focus on various themes, most notably the struggles of a transgender person in Delhi and the role of women in [...]

Free Sunday Organ Concert

Today,the 27th of February, is the day of the fifth cycle of the organ concert to coincide with the anniversaries of Franz Liszt and Jehan A. Alain,two pianists and composers.Admission at this concert is free.Its starts from 7pm at the Real Iglesia Parroquial of  San Ginés (Calle Arenal, 13. Metro: Sol L1-L2-L3).The organist will be Konstantin Volostnov.

Republican Women-Potraits of AntiFranco Women

Javi Larrauri has brought together this exposition in orderto honour Spanish women and veterans who campaigned and fought against the Spanish ex dictator Franco and his regime.In this picture potraits he intends to show their beauty,wisdom,courage and sacrifice in the light of oppression and terror of those years.Each picture has a short biography of the [...]

Jungle Music-A Chilean Tale for Children

Música de la Jungla,or Jungle Music is a Chilean tale about the adventures of  a donkey in its transformation into a zebra.The various emotive scenes are accentuated by the use of various musical instruments making this story-telling engaging for both parents and children.Entrance is free and its hosted at Casa de América (Plaza de la [...]

Free workshop-Intro to Zen

Mokusan Dojo Zen is offering a 1.5 hour session of zen at their studios for all interested this Saturday the 26th of March free.They will teach posture,breathing and attitude of the spirit.If you are attending come in light & comfortable clothing.The centre is at Campomanes, 10 – 5 ext drcha. Metro: Ópera Line 2.Questions and [...]

Cooking Workshop:Vegeterian Food

Dont miss this vegetarian food preparation workshop where attendees will learn how to prepare dishes like soya fillets with cream and vegetarian cheese.There will be a short video projection just before the proceedings and a book presentation.The workshop takes place at Caldo Vegano (Calle de las Orquídeas, 7. Metro: Tetuán L1) from 6pm.The cooking workshop [...]

7 African Looks at Spain

Seven African photographers have photographed seven Spanish cities for the “7 miradas africanas sobre España” exhibit. Photographers Mamadou Gomis (Senegal), Patrick Wokmeni (Cameroon), Nii Obodai (Ghana), Arturo Bibang (Equatorial Guinea), Emeka Okereke (Nigeria), Zanele Muholi (South Africa) and Mohamed Konate (Mali) have photographed seven Spanish cities, each in their own unique creative style.

The Madrid 1/2 Marathon is Coming- Start Training. Or Volunteer!

On Sunday the 3rd of April, Madrid’s fittest citizens will fill the calles to compete in the city’s 11th annual Half-Marathon. Register here for 22 Euros so you can complete the endurance test and score some impressive bragging rights. Cheaper options abound, however. For those not ready to run, feel free to line the course and [...]

Free Alternative Living Spaces Expo Stuffed with Activities and Exhibits

The Exposition EFÍMERAS: Alternativas Habitables arrived in Madrid last week packed with more than three-months-worth of stimulating activities, full-scale exhibits and impressive ideas about unique, low-cost/high-efficiency living spaces. The exposition, which will be housed in the exposition room at La Arquería of Nuevos Ministerios until May 29th, features four main concepts: Low-cost living, “Make it [...]

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This blog has been running for a bit more than a year,and it has done nothing but grow in quality and quantity.We have proposed to  all kinds of Madrilenyos and visitors how,where and what time to enjoy the city without breaking their banks!We have published so far more than 600 posts,thats a bit less than [...]