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| | What's On Focus: |  | | San Isidro | | From: 14 May 2008 To: 18 May 2008 | At: various venues, Madrid | | Madrid's most popular annual festival is dedicated to San Isidro and marks the day of the city's Patron Saint on 15 May. This year's event includes a... | | Read more about: San Isidro |
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From: Saturday, July 28, 2007 To: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
A collection of over 200 photographs by amateur and self-taught designers, painters, calligraphers and artists at the Matadero Madrid. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00-21:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00. Free admission. Tel: 914 804 969. | » Dios(es): Modos de empleo
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, September 14, 2007 To: Sunday, June 01, 2008
Dios(es): Modos de empleo exhibition explores religion as cultural fact. Work by Dutch architect Rem Colas, North American video artist Gary Hill, Egyptian dramatist Hadi el Gammal, writer Jean-Luc Outers, plastic sculptor Marcel Hubin, film director Gilles Remiche and composer Cedric Dambrain is included in the collection. At the Centro Cultural de la Villa. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-21:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. Tel: 914 800 308.
» More Info... | » Abstract Landscapes: from Nordic Romanticism to Abstract Expressionism
From: Friday, October 05, 2007 To: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
La abstracción del paisaje. Del romanticismo nórdico al expresionismo abstracto unites a hundred pieces by European and North American artists including Caspar David Friedrich, Van Gogh, Constable, Turner, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. The exhibition aims to highlight the connection between Northern European tradition and modern European and North American abstraction. At the Juan March Foundation. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00-20:00 and Sunday 10:00-14:00. Tel: 914 354 240.
» More Info... | » Modigliani and His Time
From: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Modigliani y Su Tiempo exhibits a collection of paintings by the 20th century artist and exposes the artistic influences of other masters including Cézanne, Picasso and Chagali. At the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Paseo del Prado 8. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-19:00. Entry costs €5. Tel: 913 690 151. | » MAXImin
From: Friday, February 08, 2008 To: Sunday, May 25, 2008
Exhibition displaying the non-figurative trends including abstractism, constructivism and minimalism from the 20th century to the present times. At the Fundación Juan March, Castelló 77. Entry is free. Tel: 914 354 240. | » Goya in War Times
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, April 14, 2008 To: Sunday, July 13, 2008
To mark the bicentenary of the uprising of the Madrilenos against the French, the Prado Museum will display a collection of some 200 of Goya's artworks depicting the events of the 2 and 3 May 1808. At the Museo del Prado. Open Tuesday to Saturday 18:00-20:00 and Sunday 17:00-20:00. Tickets cost €6 and entry is free Sunday afternoon. Tel: 902 107 077.
» More Info... | » Bodies The Exhibition
From: Saturday, February 02, 2008 To: Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Bodies is an educational anatomy exhibition displaying dissected human bodies and organs. I has attracted over 3 million visitors to other venues across the globe and now opens at Plaza de Colón, C/ Goya 5-7. Open everday 10:00-21:00. Tickets cost €17.50 for adults, €12.50 for children and €15.50 for OAPs weekdays and increase by €2 at weekends.
» More Info... | » Madrid 1808
From: Monday, April 28, 2008 To: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
As part of the Madrid Bicentenary 1808 festival, this exhibition commemorates the major events of this year including never before seen notes, maps and plans. The War and Territory portion of the exhibition is displayed at the History museum and the City and Figures section at Conde Duque. | » Enfoque Coreográfico
From: Thursday, March 06, 2008 To: Saturday, May 31, 2008
A collection of photographs by artist Pedro Arnay capturing modern dance and ballet shows by national and international dance companies performed between 2001 and 2007. Displayed at the Teatro Lagrada, C/ Ercilla 20. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 and Thursday to Sunday 19:00-21:00. Entry is free. Tel: 913 931 720. | » Egyptian Underwater Treasures
From: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 To: Sunday, September 28, 2008
Frank Goddio's collection of artefacts gathered for the Mediterranean Egyptian coast are exhibed at the Matadero Madrid, Paseo de la Chopera 14. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00-21:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00. | » El pan de los ángeles
From: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 To: Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Uffizi Gallery collection including 25 masterpieces painted between the 15th and 17th centuries by artists such as Botticelli, Luca Giodiano and other is displayed for the first time outside Italy. Exhibition open at La Caixa Forum Madrid 10:00-20:00 Monday to Sunday. Entry is free.
» More Info... | » Try Again
From: Thursday, April 10, 2008 To: Sunday, June 08, 2008
An exhibition exploring the influence of video games on modern art. It includes an exhibition of artwork, videos, video games and films as well a series of performances and concerts by 30 artists, directors and musicians. At La Casa encendida, Rda Valencia 2. Open 10:00-22:00. Tel: 902 430 322.
» More Info... | » Madrid Immigrante
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, April 25, 2008 To: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
An exhibition exploring six perspectives of immigration in Madrid with photographs by international photographers at the Sala de Exposiciones del Canal de Isabel II, C/ Santa Engracia. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:30 and Sunday 11:00-14:00. Entry is free. Tel: 915 451 000. | » Ouka Leele
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 To: Sunday, June 08, 2008
An exhibition of sixty seven painted photographs by photographer Ouka Leele at the Museo del Traje. Open Tuesday to Saturday 09:30-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00. Entry is free.
» More Info... | | » L'Orfeo
From: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 To: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
A special performance of Monteverdi's opera by Les Arts Florrissants commemorating the 400th anniversary of its premier, at Teatro Real. Shows 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26 and 28 May at 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 18:00 Sunday. Tickets cost between €6.40 and €145. Tel: 915 166 660.
» More Info... | | Community & Social Events |
| » Tertulia - Language Exchange Group
Every Tue
Group of Spaniards and foreigners in Madrid meet to practice languages and socialise. Tuesdays at O'Neill's, Principe 12 (metro Sol). Ask for David. 22:00. Info: puestres@yahoo.es. Tel: 915 752 378. | » Weightwatchers
Every Mon, Tue
Weight watchers support group meets at Saint George's Church of Madrid every Monday at 10:30 and Tuesdays at 15:00 and 19:00. Tel: 915 765 109.
» More Info... | | » Don Quixote
Every day
Premiere of dancer and choreographer María Giménez's version of Don Quixote starring the Arte 269 classical ballet company. Show at the Teatro de Madrid. Shows Monday to Friday 20:00, Saturday 19:00 and 22:00 and Sunday 18:00. Ticket prices range from €12 to €25. Tel: 917 405 274.
» More Info... | | » Beauty and the Beast
From: Thursday, October 04, 2007 To: Friday, May 30, 2008
La Bella y La Bestia is a colourful musical interpretation of the classic Disney story performed at the Teatro Coliseum, Gran Via 78. Shows at 20:30 Tuesday to Thursday, 18:00 and 22:00 Friday and Saturday and 18:00 Sunday. Ticket prices range from €24.90 to €59.90. Tel: 915 476 612.
» More Info... | » Breaking The Shell
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 To: Tuesday, June 03, 2008
As part of the Rompiendo el cascarón season, there are a series of theatre, puppet, dance and music productions by eight European companies aimed at cultivating the imagination and awareness of babies and infants. Suitable for children up to the age of 3. Performances at the Teatro Fernán Gómez, Plaza de Colón s/n. Shows for schools Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 and 11:30 and the general public weekends and festivals at 10:30 and 12:30. Tickets cost €4, €6 and €9.
» More Info... | » En Tu Fiesta Me Colé
From: Thursday, May 01, 2008 To: Friday, May 30, 2008
An adaptation of Hoy no me puedo levantar adapted for a young audience at Teatro Rialto, 12:00. Tickets cost €13 to €40. Tel: 915 419 166.
» More Info... | » Puppet Theatre
From: Thursday, May 01, 2008 To: Sunday, June 29, 2008
Puppet theatre shows including Pinocchio, Mouse Pérez, The Brave Princess and Puss in Boots at the Teatro de Títeres del Retiro at 18:30 weekends, 12:30-19:00 on 15 May and 12:30 and 18:30 on 17 and 18 May. Free entry. | | » Spring Racing Season
From: Sunday, March 30, 2008 To: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The spring racing season opens at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela with Sunday morning races from 11:15. Tickets range between €9 and €30. Tel: 917 400 540. | | » Jesus Christ Superstar
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, September 20, 2007 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Jesu Cristo Superstar is the Spanish version of the critically acclaimed rock opera musical portraying the final seven days of Jesus's life. Performed at Lope de Vega de Madrid. Shows at 20:30 Tuesday to Thursday, Friday and Saturday 18:00 and 22:00 and Sunday 19:00. Tickets cost between €19.90 and €64.90 from the venue box office, www.topticketline.es and www.entradas.com. Tel: 915 472 011.
» More Info... | » Through Raquel Meller's Eyes
From: Saturday, September 29, 2007 To: Sunday, June 29, 2008
Musical comedy 'Por los ojos, de Raquel Meller' inspired by Spanish folk singer Raquel Meller starring Rocío Osuna, Begoña Cano, Iván Oriola, Carmen Rodriguez de la Pica, Irina Kouberskaya and Celia Laguna. Held at Sala Tribueñe at 20:30 on Saturday and 19:00 on Sunday. Tickets cost €15. Tel: 912 427 727.
» More Info... | » Tanguera
From: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tango-themed musical show set in Buenos Aires in the early 20th century by Diego Romay and Dolores Espeja at Nuevo Teatro Alcalá, C/ Jorge Juan 62 esq. Tickets available from El Corte Inglés. Tel: 914 353 403. | » Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar
From: Thursday, May 01, 2008 To: Thursday, July 24, 2008
Sing along show inspired by pop music by the 1980s Spanish group, Mecano at Teatro Rialto. Shows Monday to Thursday at 20:30, Friday and Saturday 17:£0 and 22:00 and Sunday 19:00. Tickets cost €24 to €70. Tel: 915 419 166.
» More Info... | » Quisiera Ser
From: Thursday, May 01, 2008 To: Friday, May 30, 2008
Musical following the fates of three women and featuring music by Dúo Dinámico at the Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza Tirso de Molina 1. Shows Tuesday to Thursday at 20:00, Friday and Saturday 18:30 and 22:30 and Sunday 18:00. Tickets cost €15 to €65 from El Corte Inglés. | | » The Wellington Society of Madrid
Every day
The club organises walking tour for members around the city of Madrid. Leave from Plaza Santa Ana at 11:00 and 20:00 (times vary depending on the season). Reservations required. Tel: 609 143 203.
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| | Local Madrid markets taking place today |
| | » Mercadillo Alcalá De Henares
Every Tue
Mornings in Calle Mejorada del Campo – general market. | | » Mercadillo Alcorcón
Every Tue
Mornings in Calle San Jose de Valderas and Recinto Ferial – general market. | | » Mercadillo Algete
Every Tue
Mornings in Ronda Constitución – general market. | | » Mercadillo Collado Villalba
Every Tue, Fri
Mornings in Plaza Los Belgas – general market. | | » Mercadillo Guadarrama
Every Tue, Fri
Mornings in Calle Felipe II – general market. | | » Mercadillo Humanes De Madrid
Every day
Mornings in Calles Canada and El Libro – general market. | | » Mercadillo Leganés
Every day
Mornings in Calle San Nicasio and Recinto Ferial – general market. | | » Mercadillo Loeches
Every Tue
Mornings in Calles Estrella and Joan Miro – general market. | | » Mercadillo de la Avenida de Felipe II
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Avenida de Felipe II. Every day Monday to Saturday all day - general market. | » Mercadillo del Parque de la Cornisa
Every Tue
Mornings in Calle Rosario – general market. | » Mercadillo de Esperanza de Canillas
Every Tue
Mornings in Calles Alcorisa and Silvano, Hortaleza – general market. | » Mercadillo de Sierra Gorda
Every Tue
Mornings in Calle Sierra Gorda, Villa de Vallecas – general market. | » Mercadillo de San Roman del Valle
Every Tue
Mornings in Calle San Roman del Valle, San Blas – general market. | » Mercadillo Villablanca
Every day
Mornings in Calle Villablanca, Vicalvaro – general market. | | » Mercadillo Majadahonda
Every Tue, Sat
Mornings in Calles Santa Catalina and Santa Granadilla – general market. | | » Mercadillo Móstoles
Every Tue
Mornings in Recinto Ferial – general market. | | » Mercadillo Navalcarnero
Every Tue, Fri
Mornings in Plaza San Jose – general market. |
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