World’s Museums Offer Amazing Artifacts for Alexander the Great Exhibit

Nearly 2,500 years after he conquered a giant tract of territory from Turkey to India, Alexander the Great has made it to Madrid. Until the 2nd of May, the Centro de Exposiciones Arte Canal will showcase more than 300 Alexander-related artifacts, films and tales from 40 prestigious museums around the world. The ancient treasures — which include weapons, coins, sculptures and paintings  – demonstrate the extraordinary success and lasting influence of one of history’s greatest commanders.

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 Indian society.

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 woman activist and how they contributed.Some of these heroines have passed on and there will also be videos of interviews of those still alive.

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 Cibeles, 2. Metro: Banco de España L2) from 12:30 this Saturday 26th of February.

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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 doubts regarding the practice will also be addressed.Punctuality is vital and the session starts at 5pm.

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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 starts at 10pm.Admission is free and attendees can bring their own vegetarian dishes to share.

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 cheer on the pack along with fellow fans, family and friends. Better yet, sign up to be a race volunteer and help prepare the event, meet some like-minded Madrileños and get some great exercise tips. Simply fill out this application on the race’s website.

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 your own,” Emergency and Technology.