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BARCELONA February WELCOMES MWC19 Welcome Index to Barcelona Highlights_ p. 4 It may be the shortest month of the year, but Barcelona crams as much as ever into February. Celebrations are held over two weekends to mark the feast day of one of the city’s co-patrons, Museums-exhibitions_ p. 8 Santa Eulàlia (Feb. 8-12), and include Catalan cultural traditions and a festival of light called (Feb.15-17). Barcelona is the Mobile World Capital and the world’s biggest event Llum BCN p. 15 dedicated to mobile technology returns to the city with the MWC19 Barcelona (Feb. 25-28), featuring Music_ the latest innovations, international keynote speakers, and over 107,000 professionals enjoying networking, talks and other activities. Two of Barcelona’s biggest music festivals continue this Concert venues month, the eclectic Festival Mil·lenni and GuitarBCN, while contemporary dance is the focus of the Sâlmon< Festival. A wide range of musical events is scheduled for the coming four weeks and classical music fans should check out the programmes at L’Auditori, the opera house Singular venues and Palau de la Música, particularly the events organised by Barcelona Obertura and BCN Classics. If contemporary music is more your thing, great acts such as Massive Attack and Other shows Greta Van Fleet are set to perform. Finally, the end of the month is Carnival time. Many towns around , like Sitges, host a week of parades and parties from Thursday 28, while in p. 16 Barcelona things get going on March 1. Theatre_ Dance_ p. 17 Visits_ p. 18 Places of interest Guided tours Leisure Bus tours

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In Barcelona Barcelona and art Barcelona and gastronomy This month sees Barcelona celebrate the feast day of Among the range of exhibitions opening in Barcelona this month, here If you haven’t yet tried Catalan speciality calçots, you’re in luck the city’s co-patron saint, Santa Eulàlia, on February are four unmissable shows each dedicated to individual artists that because this kind of local onion is currently in season. Perhaps 12. Running for four days, the festivities include many highlight the breadth of the city’s cultural agenda. The Fundación best described as looking like a cross between a leek and a Catalan traditions including gegants, fire runs, human Mapfre inaugurates ‘Portraits of modernity’, which showcases the spring onion, there’s a very specific way to eat this vegetable. towers and dances, while many museums offer work of US photographer Berenice Abbott. She covered a variety of They’re grilled (preferably over a proper wood fire or outdoor free entry for one day during the festes (check with themes through her images, including science, the transformation of barbecue) and are often served piled into clay tiles. Don’t be individual venues for dates). In addition, as this special New York City in the mid-20th century, and portraits of intellectuals in surprised if the outsides are pretty charred; the burnt outer layer day falls during one of the coldest, darkest months of Paris (Feb 20-May 19). At CaixaForum, the focus is on German painter is peeled off before dunking the white end of thecalçot into the the year in Barcelona, the city takes advantage to hold Max Beckmann (1884-1950) with a themed journey that’s divided into accompanying sauce, which is made from tomatoes, garlic, a light festival to help chase away the gloom. Llum two parts, first looking at his early career in his home country up to the olive oil, almonds and sweet ñyora pepper. Many restaurants BCN 2019 (llum means ‘light’ in Catalan) takes place 1930s, then moving to Amsterdam and the USA and the concept of provide bibs and even gloves to customers who order calçots, the weekend after Santa Eulàlia (Feb 15 to 17), with exile (Feb 21-May 26). The close connection that Italian-born Brazilian because they can be a bit messy to eat – but that’s all part of many art installations set up around the neighbourhood architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) felt for drawing is the subject of the experience! Following the onions, it’s typical to enjoy a large of Poblenou featuring work by both experienced artists the latest show to open at the Fundació Joan Miró; for her it wasn’t plate of mixed grilled meat, including sausages, lamb and pork. and students from local art schools. Performances just a tool of her trade but an essential means of expression driven by a To enjoy calçots in Barcelona, all these restaurants are great and interactive creations are on the bill too, along with strong sense of curiosity and doubt (Feb 15-May 26). For a completely options: Can Vador Les Corts, Can Vador Eixample, Mussol family activities. February is a key month for the local different artistic experience, head to theMuseu Nacional where an Aragó, Mussol Arenas, Mussol Casp, Mussol Pedralbes, fashion sector with the celebration of the first of this exhibition of work by Bartolomé Bermejo opens in the middle of the Mussol Glòries, Can Travi Nou, Can Cortada and La Font de year’s 080 Barcelona Fashion events. Held biannually, month, having just finished a three-month spell at the Prado in Madrid. Prades. 080 is a chance for the public and professionals to London Philharmonic Orchestra at Palau de la Música Renowned for his accomplished technique and iconographic originality, discover the work of Catalan designers and brands; Bermejo was a 15th-century Gothic painter and this show brings More information here. among those taking part at this month’s winter edition together examples of his art from collections all over the world (Feb at Sant Pau Site are Antonio Miro, Miriam Barcelona and music 15-May 19). Ponsa and Custo Barcelona, and there’s also a fashion village and pop-up shops (Feb 4 to 7). For sports fans, As ever, Barcelona has a very full musical agenda this month, with concerts there are two great events on during February. First covering all genres. Bristol band Massive Attack play at Sant Jordi Club as Berenice Abbott at Fundación Mapfre. © Getty Images/Berenice Abbott Near Barcelona is the , which part of a European tour marking 21 years since the original release of their 42 Trial Indoor Solomoto Barcelona Beyond Barcelona, there’s a mixed bag of events taking sees the world’s top indoor off-roading motorcyclists iconic Mezzanine album (Feb 16). The varied Festival del Mil·lenni continues in place throughout February. In the nearby town of , demonstrate their amazing skills. Over an afternoon at February, and among the performances worth checking out are veteran Spanish Terrassa the the , Toni Bou, Adam Raga, Takahisa musician Paco Ibáñez celebrating 50 years since his memorable concert at National Museum of Science and Technology of (mNATEC) opens its doors for free on the first Fujinami and others take part in this adrenalin-filled the Paris Olympia (Feb 1, Palau de la Música), Al McKay’s Earth Wind & Fire Catalonia Sunday of each month, offering visitors the chance to see its leg of the 2019 X-Trial World Championships (Feb 3). Experience that features many of the band’s popular hits (Feb 5, Sala Apolo), range of exhibitions covering subjects including the region’s And a week later, it’s time to get your running shoes and Oscar-winning Uruguayan singer Jorge Drexler, who plays two nights at industrial past, local inventions and innovations, typewriters, on for (officially known the Palau de la Música (Feb 6, 7). Fans of guitar music should take a look at Barcelona’s half marathon transportation, and the human body. A completely different as the eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona). Following the programme for the 30th Guitar BCN Festival, which this month includes kind of cultural experience awaits at the a circular route that takes in some of the city’s most concerts from singer-songwriter Pedro Guerra, who’s been a leading light on the International Magic that’s held in neighbouring from February recognisable sights, it’s an increasingly popular road Spanish scene for over three decades (Feb 15, Palau de la Música), and Javier Festival Badalona 9 to March 3. This year sees the 19th edition of an event that race – last year, close to 14,000 participants completed Álvarez, who’s renowned for his experimentation and risk-taking music (Feb 28, was created to pay homage to local magician Joan Forns, and the 21km route (Feb 10). Luz de Gas). it features both local and international acts on stage to amaze In terms of classical music, this month Barcelona Obertura Classic & Lyric, audiences. Back in Terrassa, February 17 is the date for this Santa Eulàlia feast day an initiative to promote the city’s three leading classical venues of L’Auditori, year’s Vallès Drac Race, a trail running competition that has Palau de la Música and the Liceu opera house, hosts a ‘Local Talent’ festival; four different challenges ranging from a 48km route that takes it features 11 different events between February 9 and 26 including the in the whole natural park of Sant Llorenç on the outskirts of London Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Javier Perianes performing the town, to a special race for children. For another kind of works by Sor, Beethoven and Mozart (Feb 16, Palau de la Música), and the sporting challenge, the 33rd half marathon of Granollers Barcelona Symphony Orchestra with Irish pianist Barry Douglas performing take place on February 24. It follows a largely circular 21km Rachmaninoff’s ‘Third piano concerto’. It also includes a new opera getting its route that starts by the town’s train station and finishes at the world premiere at the Liceu, L’enigma di Lea (Feb 9, 10, 12, 13). Palau d’Esports. Last but not least, February 28 sees the start of Carnival time across Catalonia, those seven days before Other classical music highlights include the Festival de Llums d’Antiga Lent that are full of parties, costumes and parades. One of organised by L’Auditori (Feb 5-16), which is a celebration of early music where the most well-known Carnival venues is Sitges, a coastal most of the concerts take place in historical venues around Barcelona. At town that’s a short train ride from Barcelona. Among the many L’Auditori itself, the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra joins forces with pianist Xian events it stages during Carnival are children’s processions, the Zhang and violinist Ray Chen for a recital that includes Scheherazade by Nikolai chance to try typical dishes such as cold cod salad xató, and Rimsky-Korsakov and Korngold’s ‘Concerto for piano and violin’ (Feb 22-24). the big parade featuring colourful outfits and fabulous floats. At the Palau de la Música, Russian pianist Nikolai Kuznetsov, who won the Another town that goes all out for Carnival is Torelló. Named Ricard Viñes International Piano Competition last year, gives a recital that includes the Carnaval Terra Endins (terra endins means ‘inland’), it Rachmaninoff’s ‘Piano Concerto nº 2’ (Feb 2), USsoprano Renée Fleming features traditional characters, a one-day music festival, and performs at the venue for the first time since 2004 (Feb 5), and pianist Valentina the customary burial of the sardine on Ash Wednesday. Lisitsa delights audiences with a mixed programme including Philip Glass and Tchaikovsky (Feb 25). More information here.

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visitors closer to the world returns to Barcelona, featuring The flooded forest Permanent women who escaped ISIS and in this show that emphasises Arxiu Fotogràfic of the La Claca theatre and 12 preserved bodies and over exhibition. Living exhibit with Al-Sham forces to find refuge how the artist managed to de Barcelona puppet-master Joan Baixas. 150 organs. Described as an over 100 species from the in northern Iraq, and explores transform reality and constantly (Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de Poetry of emotion ‘intimate journey through the Brazilian jungle. the impact of war on female reinvent it. Triomf (L1), Jaume I (L4). Mon- world concealed by your skin’, Two faces of the Antarctic See refugees who flee conflict Sat 10am-7pm. Closed Sun Feb 7-May 19. This new thousands of people across this unique area from two very zones. and public holidays. exhibition looks at the Fundació Vila Casas - the globe have already visited different perspectives. http://ajuntament.barcelona. importance of emotion in the this eye-opening show. Museu Can Framis cat/arxiumunicipal/ history of art. Fundació (Roc Boronat, 116-126). arxiufotografic/en/ Max Beckmann. Leipzig, El Born Centre de Joan Miró M: Glòries (L1), Poblenou & Centre de Cultura Llacuna (L4). Tue-Sat 11am- Eduard Olivella. 1884-New York, 1950 Cultura i Memòria (Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). M: (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: 6pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Documenting culture Feb 21-May 26. Retrospective Contemporània de Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue- Until May 18. In 2015, the dedicated to one of the most Barcelona (CCCB) Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and public Mon and public holidays. Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona renowned German artists of (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1). Site and holidays 10am-3pm. Closed www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en received around 50,000 the 20th century, whose work (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sun, public exhibitions: Tue-Sat 10am- Mon (except public holidays). Jordi Fulla. Threshold images by photographer bears witness to the birth of holidays 11am-8pm. Closed 7pm; Sun and public hols www.fmirobcn.org/en/ and starlight Eduard Olivella (Barcelona, the modern world, the horror of Mon (except public holidays). 10am-8pm. Closed Mon Feb 11-Jun 16. Catalan artist war and the cruelty of exile. (except public holidays). Feb Joan Miró. Collection 1948). They provide a unique Feb 12 (confirm date with The most important public Jordi Fulla uses a variety of 12 (confirm date with venue), documentary record of venue) and Sunday 3pm-8pm, collection of work by the forms, colours and textures in Sunday 3pm-8pm and first Barcelona from the 1970s to de Montjuïc free. Catalan artist has been given his work that portrays a unique Sunday of month all day, free. after the 1992 Olympic Games (Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). M: www.cccb.org/en/ an updated presentation. vision of the universe. http://elbornculturaimemoria. hosted in the city. Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily Stanley Kubrick barcelona.cat/en/ Photography in the Foyer: 10am-6pm. Feb 18 (confirm Until March 31. Wide-ranging Fundación MAPFRE date with venue), first Sunday Gomis Gaudí Arxiu Històric de la exposition that covers the El Born Centre de Cultura i Until Jun 6. Together with Casa Garriga i Nogués of month and other Sundays Ciutat de Barcelona entire oeuvre of film director Memòria Joan Miró, Joaquim Gomis (Diputació, 250). M: Passeig de after 3pm, free. Under an emblematic 19th- (Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume Stanley Kubrick (1928- was a leading advocate of Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon 2pm- http://ajuntament.barcelona. century market, discover an I (L4), Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri 1999), including large-screen the work and legacy of Antoni 8pm; Tue-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun cat/castelldemontjuic/en archaeological site from 1700. 9am-8.45pm; Sat 10am- projections of key scenes, and Gaudí, and a co-founder of the and public holidays 11am- 8pm. Closed Sun and public Montjuïc, the construction documentary audio and video Barcelona 1700. From Friends of Gaudí association. 7pm. Mon 2pm-8pm, free. holidays. of a castle material that sheds light on the stones to people This exhibition features some www.fundacionmapfre.org/ http://ajuntament.barcelona. Permanent exhibition filming process. (Sala Villarroel) Permanent of the photos he took of the fundacion/en/ cat/arxiumunicipal/ aboutMontjuïc and its castle. exhibition about life in the city architect’s work. Berenice Abbott. Portraits arxiuhistoric/es 300 years ago. of Modernity Doble Creu CosmoCaixa Espai 13: Memory in Our Feb 20-May 19. Berenice Aureli Capmany and the Permanent exhibition of (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. A childhood under the Hands education of infants Until sculpture by Carles Berga. Tibidabo. Daily 10am-8pm. Until bombs Until Mar 24. Vanesa Vaerela Abbott (1898-1991) was one Human Bodies at Centre Comercial Las Arenas of the first photographers Mar 30. As part of the events Impasse summer 2019, the main part of Until March 31. This temporary uses a waist loom as the marking the 150th anniversary Until Mar 3. Artistic installation the museum will be closed for exhibition focuses on children starting point for a reflection to effectively portray the of the birth of key Catalan by Júlia Calvo, which has been renovation works; the flooded whose lives were dramatically on modes of production, the transformation of New York in educator Aureli Capmany, produced by Montjuïc Castle forest, geological wall and changed when the Spanish concept of work, and the the mid-1950s, when the city the City Historical Archive together with La Escocesa, temporary exhibitions will be Civil War broke out in July generation and passing on of became an emblem for a new looks at some of the tools he a centre for multidiscipline open (entry fees will be reduced). 1936. knowledge. way of understanding urban architecture and epitome of developed for teachers. creation. www.cosmocaixa.com Lina Bo Bardi Drawing modern society. Searching for freedom: Tintin and the Moon Fundació Antoni Tàpies Feb 15-May 26. This new End date tbc. The adventurous (Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de CaixaForum 1968-2018 show looks at the profound Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Tue-Thu, (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, Until Mar 31. This exhibition young Belgian journalist sense of connection that The Gaudí Sat 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; looks at a key recent period touches down in Barcelona for Italian-born Brazilian architect Exhibition Center Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mon. FGC). Daily 10am-8pm. in Catalan history as a way this new exhibition focusing on Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) had Museu Diocesà (Pla de la Seu, Feb 10, free. https://caixaforum.es/es_ES/ to better understand the past his 1950 trip to the moon, and with drawing, an art form that 7). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). https://fundaciotapies.org/en/ barcelona/home and help develop change in marking the 50th anniversary she used to express her sense Daily 10am-6pm. the future. By re-examining of the Apolo landing by looking Permanent exhibition of curiosity and doubt. www.gaudiexhibitioncenter.com Velázquez and the Spanish the message of 1968, it at the technology and scientific Extensive collection of artworks Walking with Gaudí Golden Age emphasises the importance research that made it possible. Until Mar 3. Created in by Tàpies. Fundació Vila Casas - Permanent exhibition featuring of memory and a motivated, collaboration with Madrid’s Robots. Humans and Antoni Tàpies. Political virtual reality and other independent civil society. Espais Volart Museo del Prado, this machines biography (Ausiàs Marc, 25). M: technologies that give you exhibition studies the Until Feb 3. This show looks Until Feb 24. This show is the Urquinaona (L1, L4), Catalunya the chance to delve into the development of one of ’s Centro Comercial Las at the unique relationship latest in a series that explores (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sat 11am- life and work of the genius most prestigious painters and Arenas between people and robots. the most paradoxical aspects 2pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun architect. compares his works with that (Gran Via de les Corts The Material Room of Tàpies’s work. 11am-2pm. Closed Mon and of contemporaries. Catalanes, 373-385). M: Permanent exhibition. Voyage Giving voices. Erkan Özgen public holidays. Hash Marihuana through the history of the The enemy lives in the sofa Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). End Until Feb 24. This is the first www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en & Hemp Museum Until Feb 3. Installation date tbc. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Universe. solo exhibition in Spain for Reality transformed (Ample, 35). featuring dolls, paintings, www.humanbodies.eu Top science Turkish artist Erkan Özgen, Until May 18. The work M: Drassanes (L3), Barceloneta videos, posters, artefacts, Human bodies Permanent exhibition focused and takes as its inspiration his of Catalan painter Josep (L4). Daily 10am-10pm; public artworks, photographs and The popular ‘Human Bodies: on contemporary research latest film, Purple Muslin; this Guinovart (1927-2007) is holidays 2pm-10pm. other objects that brings the Anatomy of Life’ exhibition opens a new season. documentary features Yazidi celebrated and re-examined www.hashmuseum.com Lina Bo Bardi. Fundació Joan Miró. © Instituto Lina Bo e P. M. Bardi

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Permanent exhibition Ignasi de Solà-Morales Barcelona in the late antiquity Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue Montserrat). FGC from Pl. Discover the past, present and Feb 9-May 12. Barcelona MUHBA El Call period. 11am-2pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Espanya (R5 line). Station: (Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). future of the cannabis plant architect Ignasi de Solà- Closed Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Monistrol de Montserrat + zip M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). and its potential for industrial, Sat. First Sunday of month all train. Morales (1942-2001) brought Wed 11am-2pm; Sat-Sun nutritional, medicinal and MUHBA day, and other Sundays from Daily 10am-5.45pm. philosophy, semiotics and other 11am-7pm. First Sunday leisure uses. Refugi 307 3pm, free. www.museudemontserrat. themes into his work, and is of month all day, and other (Nou de la Rambla, 169). http://ajuntament.barcelona. com/en/index.html a key figure in understanding Sundays from 3pm, free. the social evolution of the city M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). Guided cat/museuhistoria/en/ Jardí Botànic de http://ajuntament.barcelona. tours: Sun 10.30am (Eng), Permanent exhibition in the second half of the 20th Permanent exhibition Paintings by El Greco, Barcelona cat/museuhistoria/en/ 11.30am (Spa) and 12.30pm (Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: century. This show aims to This secondary Roman road Caravaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, The Jews in Medieval (Cat). Closed public holidays. Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily demonstrate how his ideas and was also the site for burials Sisley, Degas, Pissarro, Miró, Barcelona Prior reservation necessary: 10am-6pm. Feb 10, first Sunday approach continue today. between the first and third Dalí, Picasso… Permanent exhibition about [email protected]. centuries AD. of the month all day, and other the city’s historical Jewish http://ajuntament.barcelona. Possible equilibrium Sundays from 3pm, free. MACBA. Museu community. cat/museuhistoria/en/ Until May 5. An in-depth http://museuciencies.cat/en/ d’Art Contemporani Permanent exhibition 400 MUHBA Vil·la Joana look at the joint careers of (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: (Ctra. de l’Esglèsia, 104). Barcelona artists Albert Ràfols Permanent exhibition MUHBA at Fabra i metres of tunnels let you sense Mediterranean plants from Universitat (L1, L2), Sant the anguish felt by residents FGC: Baixador de Vallvidrera. Casamada (1923-2009) and around the world. Antoni (L2). Mon, Wed-Fri Coats during air raids on the city Thu 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun Maria Girona (1923-2015), who (Sant Adrià, 20). M: Sant 10am-3pm. Bonsai show Daily 10.30am- 11am-7.30pm. Sat 10am- during the Spanish Civil War. were part of the generation of Andreu (L1). Sun 11am-2pm. 5.30pm. Permanent exhibition 8pm; Sun and public holidays http://ajuntament.barcelona. creatives who emerged during http://ajuntament.barcelona. featuring a collection donated 10am-3pm. Closed Tue cat/museuhistoria/en/ the first years after the Spanish cat/museuhistoria/en/ MUHBA Santa by the family of Pere Duran (except public holidays). Sat Permanent exhibition Civil War and battled against i Farell, a leading Catalan 4pm-8pm, free. Fabra i Coats factory Caterina Historical farmhouse in the restrictions of the Franco (Pl. de Joan Capri, s/n.). M: industrialist and bonsai www.macba.cat/en/index Site of exceptional historical Collserola park, which was dictatorship to develop a more aficionado. interest that’s based on English Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat 8.30am- converted into a residential modern and open cultural Museu d’Història de la Ciutat A short century: MACBA industrial facilities. 3.30pm. Closed Sun and home in the 19th century. ambience. Collection public holidays. La Virreina Centre This permanent display is a http://ajuntament.barcelona. Image and appearance Until Apr 28. Catalan artist de la Imatge chronological exploration of MUHBA Park Güell cat/museuhistoria/en/ Museu de Badalona (La Rambla, 99). M: Liceu the MACBA Collection, starting (Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guarda). (Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, Salvador Juanpere is a (L3). Tue-Sun, public holidays M: Vallcarca (L3). Until Feb 15: Permanent exhibition 1. Badalona). M: Badalona renowned sculptor on the in 1929 and coming all the Archaeological remains among 11am-8pm. daily 8.30am-6.15pm; from Pompeu Fabra (L2). Tue-Sat local scene who’s developed a way up to the present day. the foundations of the Santa http://ajuntament.barcelona. Key works highlight a series Feb 16: daily 8.30am-7pm. 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm; Sun language all of his own. Caterina market. and public holidays 10am- cat/lavirreina/en of both emblematic moments The Casa de la Guarda is part of the visit to the Conjunt 2pm. Exhibitions: Tue-Fri Requiem for the norm and longer periods from the 4pm-8.30pm; Sat 11am-2pm, MEB: Museu Until Feb 3. The paintings of past 90 years (aka ‘a short Monumental of Park Güell, and MUHBA Temple 4pm-8pm; Sun 11am-2pm. de l’Eròtica de trans artist Lorenza Böttner century’). is subject to the conditions d’August Closed Mon. Check website were created using her feet regarding access to Park Güell. (Paradís, 10). M: Liceu (L3), Barcelona In the open or in stealth for exhibition opening times. (La Rambla, 96, bis). M: Liceu and mouth, while photography, http://ajuntament.barcelona. Jaume I (L4). Mon 10am-2pm; Until Mar 17. This exhibition www.museudebadalona.cat/en (L3), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). drawing and public cat/museuhistoria/en/ Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun is a multi-layered quest Daily 10am-midnight. performance represented www.parkguell.cat/en/ 10am-8pm. Baetulo, Roman city of discovery that explores www.erotica-museum.com/en/ her way of creating a body http://ajuntament.barcelona. Permanent exhibition includes the concept of a future in Güell, Gaudí and Barcelona, for herself, both politically cat/museuhistoria/en/ the remains of the steam baths Permanent exhibition which multiple histories and the expression of an urban and vitally. This is the first and Decumanus Maximus Take a trip through the geographies are brought ideal Permanent exhibition international solo exhibition Permanent audiovisual street. history of eroticism and its together in dialogue. Visit the remains of Augustine’s dedicated to her art. exhibition about Park Güell temple, which dates from The great illusion. representation in art. Aids Anarchive Organoleptic and the city at the time of Roman Barcelona. Cinema in Badalona John Lennon and Yoko Ono Until Apr 18. An examination Until Feb 17. This project by . Until Feb 17. Take a nostalgic naked of the work by the Equipo look at the neighbouring city Duen Xara Sacchi looks at the MUHBA Turó de la Dates tbc. See personal creation of the contemporary collective into the HIV/Aids of Badalona with this show images of one of the most crisis in Spain and Chile; MUHBA Rovira featuring different cinemas that iconic couples of the 20th Western anatomical body, (Marià Labèrnia, s/n) Bus: 119, with a particular focus on here the exhibition focuses Plaça del Rei have graced the area (all of century in this exhibition (Pl. del Rei). M: Jaume I (L4). V17. General access has no organic fantasies, pathological on Barcelona and three case which have now closed). featuring erotic drawings and studies concerning the city. Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun fixed timetable. Museum area: figurations and obsessions. Enric Sió. The cartoonist etchings by John Lennon of 10am-8pm. Closed Mon. First Wed 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun Jaume Plensa who broke molds different aspects of their sex Survival Programmes Sunday of month all day, and 10am-3pm. Until Apr 22. Barcelona Feb 19-Apr 14. Badalona-born life, being shown for the first Until Feb 17. Presented here other Sundays from 3pm, free. http://ajuntament.barcelona. artist Jaume Plensa utilises artist Enric Sió (1942-1988) time both in a museum and in for the first time in Spain, http://ajuntament.barcelona. cat/museuhistoria/en/ this exhibition showcases materials, sensations and ideas was renowned for his work in Spain. cat/museuhistoria/en/ Barcelona to the limit the project ‘Survival to create pieces that include the world of comics, illustration Prostitution in World War II This spot overlooking the city Programmes: In Britain’s references to music, religion, Permanent exhibition and advertising. This solo Dates tbc. Barcelona’s Erotic was used for anti-aircraft guns Inner Cities’. Developed by literature and thought. This Archaeological site that lets show pays homage to him Museum hosts the first in the Civil War. the Exit Photography Group exhibition looks at the dialogue you get to know the Roman and includes a range of his exhibition focusing on this between 1974 and 1979 it between works (ranging from colony of Barcino. creations. subject, primarily on the use of documents the pauperisation the 1980s to today) that Christianity, visigoths and MUHBA Via Sepulcral thousands of women as sex of working classes in marginal represent the human body and the city Romana Museu de Montserrat slaves by Japanese soldiers. Jaume Plensa. Firenze II. 1992. MACBA neighbourhoods of the UK. others that are abstract. Permanent exhibition about (Pl. de la Vila de Madrid). M: (Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 Videos, photos and other

8 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices 9 Museums-exhibitions documentation, on display to The Advertising Boom. Tin, Catalan modernisme, including Museu Etnològic i de Royal boatyards and galleys Canaletto and Rubens, among the public for the first time, cardboard and tile posters Ramon Casas. Cultures del Món - Parc Semi-permanent exhibition many others. The almost bear witness to this terrible 1890-1950 that’s part of an installation 300 pieces on show (taken episode. Until Mar 31. Exhibition that Montjuïc dedicated to the history of from the museum’s archive of Museu de les Ciències (Passeig de Santa Madrona, studies the history of graphic Barcelona’s shipbuilding around 1,400 works) were all Naturals de Barcelona 16-22). M: Poble Sec (L3), advertising with a particular industry. produced between the 16th Museu de la (Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue- focus on the use of everyday and early 19th centuries, and Música 4-5, Parc del Fòrum). M: El Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and Continents and Waves products. many have rarely been shown L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). Maresme/Fòrum (L4). Tue-Fri public holidays 10am-8pm. in the workshop in public before - don’t miss M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Do you work or design? 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Closed Mon. Feb 12, first Until Mar 3. Two different works your opportunity to see this Monumental (L2). Tue, Wed, Fri New visual communication Sun and public holidays 10am- Sunday of month all day and from artist Xavier Masero: the unique collection. And during 10am-6pm; Thu 10am-9pm; 1980-2003. Recently opened 8pm. Closed Mon (except other Sundays from 3pm, free. first focuses on amphoras your visit, head up to the Sat, Sun 10am-7pm. Closed permanent exhibition tracing public holidays). Feb 12 (check that for centuries played a key http://ajuntament.barcelona. rooftop, the perfect spot for Mon. Feb 10, first Sunday the contemporary history of with venue), first Sunday role in Mediterranean culture cat/museuetnologic/en/ enjoying panoramic views of of month all day, and other graphic design in Catalonia of month all day, and other and includes 60 pieces of The faces of Barcelona the city. and Spain. Sundays from 3pm, free. porcelain; the second is a Sundays from 3pm, free. This show invites visitors to http://museuciencies.cat/en/ video installation that explores Bartolomé Bermejo http://ajuntament.barcelona. From the world to the take a fresh look at the city the reflection of nature in Feb 16-May 19. Exploration cat/museumusica/en museum. Product design, Planet Life through a selection of carefully Permanent exhibition about material created by humans. of work by this leading Permanent exhibition cultural heritage chosen objects. 15th-century Gothic painter, Enjoy a journey through the Permanent exhibition showing the history of life and evolution 7 boats, 7 stories Feel our heritage renowned for his extraordinary different periods that make up daily objects from a museum of the planet, and includes Show that features some of Permanent exhibition that aims technique and original the history of music. perspective. sections such as ‘The the museum’s most notable to explain our society through iconography. The show comes biography of the Earth’ and model boats and a variety of The guitars of Quico Pi Extraordinary! Collections the comparison of different to Barcelona from Madrid’s ‘Islands of Science’. other interesting items from its Until Apr 28. Quico Pi is one of decorative arts and places and times. Prado Museum and features archive. of Barcelona’s most important signature works (3rd-20th Som natura pieces brought from museums musicians and this show centuries). Until Nov 10. This show MEAM: Museu Display of vessels around the world. features his extensive collection Permanent exhibition featuring (‘We are nature’) looks at the Europeu d’Art Modern Semi-permanent exhibition Liberxina, Pop and of guitars, sourced from art from the past 1700 years. different kinds of beauty that (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume of various boats that are part New Artistic Practices, countries across the world. can be found in nature, while I (L4). Tue-Sun 11am-7pm. of the museum’s extensive The dressed body. 1966-1971 also highlighting the effects of Closed Mon. collection. Musical nativity scene Silhouettes and fashion human action on biodiversity www.meam.es/en/ Until Apr 22. Coinciding with Until Feb 3. For the festive (1550-2015) and eco-systems. Restoration in full view of the 50th anniversary of May season, enjoy this exhibition Permanent exhibition about 13th International ARC the Museum’s boats 1968, this show looks at the Salon Exhibition: Art of shepherds playing different how women have long altered Bartolomé Bermejo. Museu Nacional de Catalunya The museum has reopened artistic projects coming out of instruments, traditional nativity their shapes using their Museu Egipci Renewal Center all the spaces of the medieval Catalonia during the second Feb 8-Mar 31. This show figures that have been loaned clothes. de Barcelona Royal Boatyards, where three half of the 1960s, based on the by the city’s Ethnological (València, 284). M: Passeig de features the winners historic boats are currently ideals of generational renewal Museum. Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Fri and finalists of the 13th Permanent exhibition related to the story of the being restored. and revolution witnessed in Museu del Futbol 10am-2pm, 4pm-8pm, Sat International ARC Salon Wide-ranging display includes Adoration of the Magi. different places across the Competition. Over 3,750 A centenary boat Club Barcelona 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-2pm. Frederic Marès’s sculpture Until Feb 17. Discover the world. Museu de la Estadi FCB (Aristides Maillol, entries were received for this www.museuegipci.com/en/ collection, his ‘collector’s history of the Santa Eulàlia Xocolata s/n. Gates 7 and 9). M: Les contest and almost a third Museu Marítim de Room cabinet’, which houses schooner, moored in Barcelona Until Apr 28. This installation Antic Convent de Sant Agustí Corts (L3). Mon-Sat 10am- Permanent exhibition were chosen as finalists. Art Barcelona thousands of items that he port. is part of the work done by (Comerç, 36). M: Arc de 6.30pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm. Almost a thousand items Renewal Center (ARC) is a (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: that date from the ancient collected during his life, and his artist Pedro G. Romero since Triomf (L1). Mon-Sat 10am- Some areas closed and not-for-profit educational Drassanes (L3). Daily 10am- civilisation of the Pharaohs. newly renovated library-study. the late 1990s on the torture 7pm; Sun and public holidays opening hours reduced on foundation dedicated to realist 8pm. Sundays from 3pm, free. Museu Nacional cells that French painter and 10am-3pm. match days. Tutankhamun, history of a art and hosts the largest online Nativity and classic figures http://mmb.cat/en/ Until Feb 3. Each year the d’Art de Catalunya architect Alphonse Laurencic www.museuxocolata. www.fcbarcelona.com discovery museum which focuses on that Antoni Benaiges, (Parc de Montjuïc). M: museum hosts an elaborate built between 1937 and 1939 cat/?lang=en No end date. How the tomb of genre. the teacher who Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Tue- Experience the famous Egyptian king was nativity scene and display of for the Spanish Republican Permanent exhibition Permanent exhibition that Contemporary figurative art promised the sea Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and uncovered. different figures courtesy of the Army’s Military Information The origins of chocolate, its takes in the club’s long history Until May 1. The story of public holidays 10am-3pm. of the 21st century Associació de Pessebristes de Service. arrival in in the 16th and includes a visit to the Permanent exhibition of teacher Antoni Benaiges Closed Mon (except public Barcelona (pessebre means century and the relationship it stadium facilities. Museu Etnològic i nearly 300 paintings and 80 (1903-1936) who worked hols). Saturdays from 3pm, ‘nativity scene’). has with Barcelona. de Cultures del Món sculptures. during the Spanish Republic in and first Sunday of every Museu Olímpic - Montcada ‘Nu’ bronze sculpture a rural school. month, free. i de l’Esport Joan Museu del Until Nov 24. Featured in the Museu del Disseny (Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I Catalunya beyond the sea www.museunacional.cat/en Antoni Samaranch Museu Frederic Marès courtyard of the museum, this Modernisme de (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu From Feb 25. This new show Permanent exhibition (Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). de Barcelona sculpture by Marès himself Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona Barcelona and public holidays 10am- (L3), Jaume I (L4). Tue-Sat takes a journey through Most important collection M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). welcomes visitors to the venue (Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de 8pm. Closed Mon. Feb 12, first 10am-7pm; Sun and public three centuries of Catalonia’s of painted Romanic murals Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Tue- Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Fri Sunday of month all day, and holidays 11am-8pm. Closed as it marks its 70th anniversary seafaring history. It explores the and Catalan modernisme in public holidays 10am-2.30pm. Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon 10.30am-2pm, 4pm-7pm. other Sundays from 3pm, free. Mon (except public holidays). and the renovation of the commercial and technological the world. In addition, the Closed Mon (except public (except public holidays). Feb Closed weekends and public http://ajuntament.barcelona. Feb 12 (confirm date with collector’s study-library. revolution that took place Museu Nacional recently holidays). Feb 12, free (confirm 18, Sundays from 3pm-8pm holidays. cat/museuetnologic/en/ venue), first Sunday of month Adoration of the Magi in navigation between the inaugurated a new layout for date with venue). www.mmbcn.cat/en/ and first Sunday of month all Permanent exhibition all day, and other Sundays Until Feb 2. Itinerary around 13th and 20th centuries, and its display of Renaissance www.museuolimpicbcn.cat/ day, free. Permanent exhibition Explore the artistic heritage of from 3pm, free. the museum that takes in eight the evolution of commerce and Barroque artworks by eng/home.asp http://ajuntament.barcelona. Over 350 works by 42 of the different cultures from Africa, w110.bcn.cat/ sculptures from the permanent from the Mediterranean to iconic European painters Permanent exhibition cat/museudeldisseny/en/ most important artists from Asia, America and Oceania. museufredericmares/eng collection that are somehow transatlantic routes. such as El Greco, Tintoretto, Explore in-depth the worlds of

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Between 1979 and Eusebi Güell i Bacigalupi, ‘Mig Europa cau’. Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). century hosts daily flamenco Sala Tarantos Música Catalana: Carmen, 1986, Barcelona City Council patrician of the Renaixença Impressions of the Great Divine murals. Sant Miquel www.auditori.cat/en/home shows and weekly opera (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu Carmen, Carmen (Fri 5; 9pm) carried out the crucial task of Until Apr 30. A special War by Josep Pla Chapel performances. (L3). Daily 7.30pm, 8.30pm, and Vivir Flamenco (Fri 12; democratising sport in the city exhibition that remembers Feb 4-Apr 7. This new Until May. Exhibition of recently 9.30pm. via various policies that can Eusebi Güell, patron of exhibition looks at the restored Gothic murals from Gran Teatre del Liceu 9pm). (Palau de la Música, (La Rambla, 51-59). Live flamenco show in central still be identified today. This Gaudí and the man who had impact of World War I on the 14th century. Esglesia de 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L4). M: Liceu (L3). venue. exhibition features some of the Palau Güell built for his the historical, social and Pedralbes Monastery. The www.liceubarcelona.cat/en# Santa Anna (Santa Anna, 29). those actively involved in this family, on the occasion of the cultural development of the treasures of the Monastery Opera y Flamenco evolution that took place during centenary of his death in 1918. 20th century as described by Permanent exhibition of art, M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tablao de Carmen Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, (Av. Francesc the early years of democracy in Catalan author and journalist furniture and liturgical items. Palau de la Música Regular Spanish guitar concerts 115). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Spain, and the main tools used Josep Pla (1897-1981). Catalana in 12th-century church. FGC). Plants, remedies and Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily to bring about change to sport (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: (Palau de la Música, 4-6). Palau de la Música Catalana apothecaries; the medieval 6pm, 8.30pm (shows start in the city. Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Reial Cercle Artístic garden Santa Maria later). Provença. Mon-Sat 9am- www.palaumusica.cat/en Urquinaona (L4). de Barcelona Permanent exhibition about del Pi Flamenco shows and dinner 8pm; Sun and public holidays These city centre venues (C/ dels Arcs, 5). M: Catalunya how Greek and Roman (Pl. del Pi, 7). in venue that pays tribute (Montcada, 15-23). M: Jaume 9am-2.30pm. (L1, L3; FGC). Check opening medicine, with Arab-Islamic Jamboree M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). host regular performances (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). to Barcelona flamenco star I (L4). Tue-Sun (except Thu) http://palaurobert.gencat.cat/ times with venue. culture, uses nature as the Historic church is setting for of two shows that celebrate www.masimas.com/en/ Carmen Amaya. 9am-7pm; Thu 9am-9.30pm. en/inici/index.html www.reialcercleartistic.cat basis of treating sickness. a variety of Spanish guitar the beauty of two musical Closed Mon. Feb 12 (confirm jamboree genres. The first,Opera and Creators of conscience. 40 Dürer. Master of the Petras Albas. The concerts. date with venue), every Thu flamenco, is a love story that committed photojournalists Renaissance Tablao Cordobés 6pm-9.30pm and first Sunday Pedralbes Monastery tells the tale of a tempestuous Until Feb 10. A selection Until the end of April. This Moog (La Rambla, 3-5). M: of month all day, free. and the Montcada family OTHER SHOWS affair between flamenco of images by different exhibition is running in three (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Daily www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en (1326-1673) 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.15pm, dancers who perform to some photojournalists that different venues - the Reial Permanent exhibition exploring and Drassanes (L3). 10.30pm (shows start later). of opera’s most famous arias. Permanent exhibition have appeared in leading Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, the lineage of the Montcada www.masimas.com/en/moog Palacio Authentic tablao at the heart The other is Grand Flamenco More than 3,800 works from publications around the world the Cathedral of Barcelona family and its close relationship del Flamenco of the city for tapas, drink and Gala, offering the chance different periods of the artist’s and that will connect with the (Pla de la Seu), and the Museu with the Monastery. (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal Palau Sant Jordi + Sant to hear the most traditional career. collective consciousness of Diocesà de Barcelona (Avda. (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily meal plus flamenco show. This Jordi Club sounds of classic Spanish visitors. de la Catedral, 4) - and delves 6pm, 7.50pm, 9.40pm (shows month’s stars include Yiyo Pablo Picasso and the (Passeig Olímpic, 5-7). M: flamenco, with an intense into the work of one of the start later). Fernández (Oct 1-4, 6-11, 13- publishers Gustavo Gili. Kosmos Panikkar Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 15), Karime Amaya (1-4, 6-11, performance full of passion. Work and friendship Until Feb 3. Exhibition focused most important German artists www.palausantjordi.cat/en/ Until Feb 24. This is the first on philosopher Raimon in history, Albrecht Dürer. www.santjordiclub.cat presentation of the Gustavo Gili Panikkar with the aim of Renowned for his paintings, Quartet Casals at l’Auditori and Anna Maria Torra Archive widening the audience for etchings and writings on the subject, the show features a Sala Barts + Barts Club featuring a body of work that his work. The show is part of (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel wide selection of Dürer’s work includes some pieces not seen a programme of events that (L2, L3). ranging from the start of his in public before. It focuses mark 100 years since his birth. www.barts.cat/es/ career until the peak of his on the relationship between 6th DocFIELD Festival Pablo Picasso and publishers Until Feb 3. As part of this artistic development in the Gustavo Gili. year’s festival (the theme of early 16th century. Sala Apolo + La [2] de Sabartés by Picasso by which is Love, the effects Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, 113, 111). Sabartés of affection), the Palau Reial Monestir de Santa Until Feb 24. Marking 50 years Robert hosts three different M: Paral·lel. Maria de Pedralbes www.sala-apolo.com/en/ since the death of the founder exhibitions: ‘The Family Imprint’ (Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: of the Picasso Museum, by Nancy Borowick, ‘Senior Reina Elisenda. Until Feb 17: Jaume Sabartés, this show Love Triangle’ from Isadora Tue-Sun 10am-7pm; public Sala Razzmatazz looks at this man who was Kosofsky, and ‘Family Portrait’ holidays 10am-2pm. From (Almogàvers, 122/Pamplona 88). a friend and confidante of a collective featuring the Feb 18: Tue-Fri 10am-2pm; M: Marina (L1), Bogatell (L4). Picasso and played a key role work by various professional Sat, Sun 10am-5pm; public www.salarazzmatazz.com/en/ in his prestigious career. photographers. holidays 10am-2pm. Closed 7.5 million futures Mon. Feb 12 (confirm date with SPECIAL MUSIC Palau Güell Feb 25-Jun 30. A look venue), Sundays from 3pm, VENUES (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: at investments, health, and first Sunday of month all Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am- infrastructure, education, day, free. 5.30pm. Closed Mon (except economy, tourism and research http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. Museu Europeu public holidays). First Sunday in Catalunya. cat/en/ Art Modern (MEAM) (Barra de Ferro, 5). of month, free. Life? or Theatre? BCN DOL M: Jaume I (L4). www.palauguell.cat/en Feb 12-Apr 24. This exhibition Charlotte Salomon, Berlin Weekly concerts of flamenco, pays tribute to the people 1917-Auschwitz 1943 Palau Güell: A look at the classical music and blues in art killed and injured in the terrorist Until Feb 17. An homage to furniture museum. This permanent exhibition is attacks that took place in Charlotte Salomon, a Jewish situated on the bedroom floor Barcelona and Cambrils in artist who was deported to Auschwitz aged just 26. Her

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Kingdom Afanys d’amor perduts Don Quixot 12€. This tale portrays the Feb 12-17. Tue-Fri 8.30pm; Until Feb 24. Sat 8pm; Sun Teatre Victòria Feb 23. 8.30pm. 10€-24€. evolution of three creatures, (Paral·lel, 67). M: Paral·lel (L2, Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. 22€- 6pm. 12€-24€. Translated Tickets available from: www. and features dance and L3). 29€. The Agrupación Señor version of Shakespeare’s catalunyaballet.com. Ballet de objects conversing with www.teatrevictoria.com/es/ Serrano company present comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost, Catalunya and students from light and sound as the three inicio.html their latest show that sees about the king of Navarre and the Conservatori Professional protagonists invite each other them once more deal with three companions who try to Hits de Dansa from the Institut del into their respective worlds. global capitalism and themes avoid getting involved with Until Mar 23. Check website Teater in Barcelona perform Batsheva Dance Company: of consumerism and virility. women so they can focus on for times and prices. Tricicle is this popular work based on Venezuela by Ohad Naharin In Catalan, Spanish, English, studying and fasting in this a much-loved trio of Catalan the book by Cervantes at the Feb 21-24. 8pm; Sun 6pm. French, Chinese and German popular reflection on love and performers, renowned for their Municipal Theatre in the nearby 28€. In this work, the dancers with surtitles in Catalan. reason. In Catalan. comedy and mime sketches. town of Sabadell. explore dialogue and the This show features some of conflict between movement Die 120 Tage Von Sodom Petits Prínceps their most well-known gags Feb 22-23. Fri 8.30pm; Until Feb 3. Sat 5pm; Sun and the content it represents, that many locals know by Mercat de les Flors Sat 7pm. 22€-29€. Swiss noon. 8€-10€. Mumusic Circus (Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, while the choreographer seeks heart. In Catalan. director Milo Rau presents a are behind this story of Clara, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). to include the audience in the piece that plays with reality who loves to daydream and Jazz Bodas de Figaro www.mercatflors.cat/en/ freedom of choice he has in and fiction. Based on works sing, and her friend Marçal, Feb 7-10. Thu, Fri 8.30pm; Sat creating his art. 9pm; Sun 7pm. Jazz version 7è Sâlmon< Festival Until by the Marquis de Sade a fan of playing musical Feb 10. This annual cutting- GN|MC Guy Nader|Maria of Mozart’s classic ‘Marriage and film director Pier Paolo instruments and acrobatics. edge dance festival is going Campos: Tarannà. A solo by of Figaro’ opera, which sees Pasolini, it features actors Together they invent songs through a process of change Maria Campos soloists sing the traditional with learning difficulties from and make the most of their and will next year have a Feb 23, 24. Sat 6pm; Sun arias performed accompanied the Theater HORA and others imaginations. For children aged different structure. For its noon. 12€. This solo piece by a jazz trio to create a new from Schauspielhaus Zürich. 2 and above. seventh edition, it focuses on revolves around the concept take on the popular work. In German with surtitles in La bona persona de sezuan experimentation and research, of ‘transformation’ through the Catalan. Until Mar 17. Thu-Sat 8pm; and adding value to these object, space and body. La gallina dels ous d’or © Carmen García - Tony Redondo at Teatre Nacional de Catalunya Incògnit Sun 6pm. 14.50€-29€. La Faràndula de processes; local artists are at Feb 27-Mar 17. Tue-Fri Performance of Bertolt Sabadell the fore although international 8.30pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. Brecht’s The Good Person of (República, 33). FGC: Sabadell performers are also featured. Plaça Major (S2). 18.50€-23€. This work by Szechwan, a parable set in the Christian Rizzo/ICI-CNN El Molino El Brindis this treatise against sexual British playwright Nick Payne Chinese city and intended to www.sabadell.cat/ca/ Feb 7-24. Thu-Sat 7pm; Sun violence at the 2017 Grec arts Montpellier: D’à côté (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, is focused on the workings of be staged using methods of tmfarandula Feb 16, 17. 6pm; Sun noon. L3). 8pm. 18€. Two friends get festival. In Catalan. the brain, the best ‘machine for epic theatre. In Catalan. http://elmolinobcn.com/ together for the first time Un amour impossible making stories’, and is based La gallina dels ous d’or language/en/ in eight years ostensibly Feb 1-3. Fri 8.30pm; Sat 7pm; on real events. In Catalan. Feb 13-Mar 3. Sat 5pm; Sun Don Quixot. Ballet de Catalunya as a celebration but old Check website for programme Sun 6pm. 22€-29€. noon. 8.50€-10€. Family- secrets start to come out. In Based on the award-winning friendly show from the Zum- Catalan. (Gràcia) Teatre novel of the same name by (Montseny, 47). M: Fontana Zum Teatre company about (Gran Via de les Corts El Dragón Verde: viaje a la Christine Angot, this is the (L3). what happens when a humble , 595). M: Passeig de inconsciencia story of a mother and daughter www.teatrelliure.com/en and generous farmer finds he Gràcia (L2, L3, L4), Universitat Feb 28-Mar 3. Thu-Sat 7pm; suffering in the wake of sexual Jane Eyre, una has a chicken that lays golden (L1, L2). Sun 8pm. 18€. abuse. In French with surtitles eggs. For children aged 4 and A mixed-format performance, in Catalan. autobiografia www.lafamiliaaddams.com Until Feb 1. Fri 8.30pm. 22€- above. combining theatre and song, La Familia Addams Biblioteca de sons i sorolls 29€. Dramatised version of the based on different scenes Until Feb 17. Wed, Thu Feb 10. 11am, 12.30pm. 9€ emblematic novel by Charlotte featuring a psychologist trying Teatre Poliorama 8.30pm; Fri 9.30pm; Sat 6pm, children, 12€ adults. Brontë. In Catalan. (La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya to get a better handle on what 9.30pm; Sun 6pm. From 28€. This performance aimed at (L1, L3; FGC). The enduringly popular story of his patients are going through, children aged 6 to 12 was Davant la jubilació Feb 7-Mar 3. Tue-Fri 8.30pm; www.teatrepoliorama.com/es/ the spookiest family on screen with the aim of fighting the created by set designer and Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. 22€- inicio.html comes to Barcelona in the form stigma around mental illness. In teacher José Antonio Portiollo 29€. This award-winning of a musical extravaganza that Spanish. and musician Enric Monfort, La Tendresa performance from the 2016/17 Unti Feb 24. Check website originated in the USA in 2009. who have brought their artistic season returns to the Teatre for times. From 10€. Award- In Spanish. worlds together in this project. Teatre Lliure (Montjuïc – Lliure. Written by Austrian winning version of Alfredo In Catalan. Sala Fabià Puigserver) playwright Thomas Bernhard, Sanzol’s La Ternura, a romantic Teatre Gaudí Barcelona (Pg. Santa Madrona 40-46 Qui ets? ‘Eve of Retirement’ looks at comedy full of adventure (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). / Pl Margarida Xirgu, 1). M: Feb 5-10. Tue-Fri 8.30pm; the survival of Nazi ideals in that’s inspired by the work of M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5) Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. current-day Germany, as a Shakespeare and set in the and Sant Pau/Dos de Maig Sec (L3). 18.50€-23€. Originally written family celebrate Himmler’s 17th century. In Catalan. (L5). www.teatrelliure.com/en as a book about the son of birthday. In Catalan. www.teatregaudibarcelona. writer Màrius Serra, who was Tom Sawyer detectiu Aüc, el so de les esquerdes Feb 3-Mar 24. Sun noon. 12€; com/es/ born with cerebral palsy, the Until Feb 3. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; 4-ticket pack 38.40€. Tom text has now been turned into Teatre Nacional de Els Tres Porquets Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. Sawyer has just bought himself Until Feb 24. Sat 5pm; Sun, 19.50€-23€. a play that celebrates life and Catalunya (TNC) (Pl. de les Arts, 1). M: Glòries a detective kit and can’t wait noon. 15€. Musical theatre Sisters Ariadna and Clara Peya calls for understanding about (L1), Monumental (L2). to try it out with his friend suitable for all ages featuring together are Les Impuxibles the challenges that others www.tnc.cat/en/home Huckleberry Finn. In Catalan. the three little pigs. In Catalan. and they originally performed impose on us. In Catalan.

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PLACES OF INTEREST 5pm (Spa). 24€. Tours with Take the lift to the top of one of the towers from the wall that video guide (45 mins): 10am- Casa Rocamora the city’s most iconic landmar- surrounded Roman Barcelo- Reial Acadèmia (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps 6pm (various languages). 19€. ks, the Columbus Monument na. Where better to enjoy an de Farmàcia de Basílica de la Sagrada (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. Thu One of the city’s most outs- evening of history, food, drink Catalunya 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). 12€. on La Rambla, for spectacular Família tanding Modernista buildings, 360º views. And once you’re and entertainment? (C/del Hospital, 56). M: Sant (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Premium visit: Feb 23, 11am it was designed by architect done, enjoy a wine tasting in Antoni (L2), Liceu (L3). Wed, Família (L2, L5). Daily 9am- (Cat). 7€. Josep Puig i Cadafalch for the dedicated space at the foot Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, 6pm. From 17€. Prior reserva- The art collected by Manuel Antoni Amatller, member of a of the monument; it includes a Palauet Casades 12.30pm (various languages). tion necessary. Rocamora (1892-1976), part of (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal well-known family of chocola- different to From 7.20€. www.sagradafamilia.org/en/ a wealthy industrial family who Wine of the Week (L3, L5). Mon 11am (Eng), 1pm te-makers. sample every week of the year Dating from 1417, the pharma- Barcelona’s most famous land- spent much of his life collec- (Spa). From 12€. cy of the one-time Hospital of and which is available to buy at mark, begun by Antoni Gaudí ting pieces, is on display at his Created as a family home the Holy Cross is the oldest of a discount. in 1891 and unfinished to this Casa Batlló former home. by Antoni Serra i Pujals, this its kind in Europe. It’s currently day. A spectacular example of (Pg. de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig Modernista building became home to the Royal Academy the architect’s genius. de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Daily Gran Teatre the office for the city’s lawyers’ of Pharmacy of Catalonia and 9am-9pm. From 25€. association in 1924. (C/ de les Carolines, 20). M: del Liceu contains numerous historical Located on Passeig de Gràcia, Basílica de Santa Maria Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Mon (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu artefacts. this is a favourite among fans 10am-3pm; Tue-Sun 10am- (L3). Hourly guided tours (45 Park Güell del Mar of Gaudí’s work. The beauty (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). 7pm. From 16€. mins): Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm; (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). Until of its exterior combines with a Reial Acadèmia M: Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat A summer residence for the Sat 11am-5pm; 9€. Prestige Feb 15: daily 8.30am-6.15pm; careful use of colour, forms and de Medicina de 9am-1pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun, Vicens family, Casa Vicens was tour (50 mins): Mon-Fri 11am, from Feb 16: daily 8.30am- light in the interior. public hols 9am-2pm, 5pm- built between 1883 and 1885 noon; 16€. 7pm. 8.50€. Daily general Catalunya (Carme, 47). M: Liceu (L3). Sat 8.30pm. Guided tours inclu- and is the first house that Gau- Discover one of the world’s guided tours (Spa, Eng and 8pm: Dinner of the Senses: an ding rooftop: daily noon-7pm dí designed. It opened to the greatest opera houses, with Fre); daily private guided tours Casa de la Seda introduction to neuroscience (various languages). From 8€. (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). M: public at the end of 2017. its impressive concert hall and for 2-5 people. and a gastronomic experience www.riostabarcelona.com/en/ Urquinaona (L1, L4), Jaume exclusive private rooms that Advanced booking involving all your senses, Beautiful Gothic church that’s I (L4). Guided tour: Feb 23 make it one of Barcelona’s recommended. Cementiri from 73€. Sat 8pm: Dinner of featured in popular novel The Casa Felip. Cases Singulars www.parkguell.cat/en/ 11am (Spa/Eng), noon (Cat); unmissable sights. the Enigma: enjoy a culinary Cathedral of the Sea and who- de Montjuïc Set in a privileged spot above 10€. Dramatised tour: Feb 9 (Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). and cultural experience full of se rooftop provides stunning the city, this park was intended 11am (Spa), noon (Cat). 15€. Bus: 21. Tours on second and surprises and mystery, from views of the city. This unique 18th-century La Pedrera Discover an architectural beau- as Gaudí’s take on an English fourth Sun of month. Feb 10 (Passeig de Gràcia, 92). M: Palau Baró 73€. Guided tours: Wed, Sat building belongs to the city’s ty hidden inside this historic garden city. Despite its lack 11.15am (Catalan); Feb 24: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Pro- de Quadras 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm guild of silk-workers, the only palace, a Gothic-style chapel of success at the time, it has Basílica de Santa Maria 11.15am (Spanish). vença. Pedrera by Day: daily (Av. Diagonal, 373). (various languages). From guild building in Barcelona designed by a disciple of Gau- become one of Barcelona’s del Pi www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en 9am-6.30pm; 22€. Gaudi’s M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: 7.20€. that’s open to the public. See dí, Joan Rubió i Bellver. most-visited landmarks. (Plaça del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3), Barcelona’s hillside graveyard Pedrera. The Origins: daily Provença. Wed 11am (Eng), Located in one of Barcelona’s Jaume I (L4). Daily 10am-6pm. its splendour, elegance and is as much an art museum as a 1pm (Spa). From 12€. most important neo-classical outstanding design. 7pm-9pm; 34€. The awake- 4€. Guided tour including bell final resting-place, and has va- ning of La Pedrera: Thu, Fri This building was remodelled Palau de la Pavelló Mies buildings, highlights include tower: Mon-Fri noon, 1pm; rious noteworthy features such 8am (Eng); 39€. by Josep Puig i Cadafalch Música Catalana van der Rohe the anatomy amphitheatre that weekends and holidays noon, Casa de les as the Fossar de la Pedrera Many Barcelona inhabitants beween 1902 and 1906, and (Palau de la Música, 4-6). (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, was used to train surgeons. 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm (check memorial to some of those believe this is Gaudí’s true was one of the first houses to M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Daily 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Take a guided tour or enjoy website for languages). 8.50€. Punxes killed in the Civil War. one of the two special themed (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verda- masterpiece. The wavy lines be constructed on Avinguda 10am-3.30pm (guided tours Daily 10am-6pm. 5€. www.riostabarcelona.com/en/ dinners on offer. guer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). of its façade, the stunning roof Diagonal as part of the city’s every 30 mins, various langua- www.miesbcn.com One of Barcelona’s grandest FGC: Provença. Daily 10am- terrace and original interior expansion project. ges). From 20€. Symbolic work from the Gothic churches, with Centre 7pm. Self-guided tour with features are just some of Step inside one of the most Modern movement, the Pavelló unforgettable vistas from its Excursionista Sant Pau, Art audio guide (10 languages). the highlights. It has recently Palau Güell beautiful Modernista buildings was designed by Ludwig roof and a majestic bell tower Nouveau Site From 13.50€. Guided tours de Catalunya inaugurated new audiovisual (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). in the city, which has been a Mies van der Rohe and Lilly that shouldn’t be missed. (Paradís, 10). M: Jaume I (L4). (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). also available. features that highlight the M: Liceu (L3). UNESCO World Heritage Site Reich as the German national Guided tour (50 mins) Thu, Sun M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). This Modernista gem, the work Tue-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Clo- since 1997. pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm connection between La Pe- Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; of Josep Puig i Cadafalch, has sed Mon International Exhibition. Biblioteca Arús (various languages). From drera and nature, Gaudí’s key Sun and public hols 9.30am- a splendid rooftop and is full of (except public hols). 12€. (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de 7.20€. source of inspiration, to provide 2.30pm. Self-guided tour: 14€. symbolism that has a special www.palauguell.cat/en Palau Requesens Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). Tue As well as being home to the visitors with a unique sensory (Bisbe Cassador, 3). Reial Acadèmia Audio-guided tour: 17€. focus on Sant Jordi, the patron Built by Gaudí in the late 19th 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). From remains of the 1st century experience. M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Tour the buildings and grounds saint of Catalonia. century just off La Rambla, this de Ciències i Arts 12€. Premium visit: Feb 9, Roman Temple of Augustus, Fri, Sat 7.30pm: Guided tours of this one-time working 11.30am (Cat). 7€. palace was inhabited by his de Barcelona hospital, which is one of the this centre has 140 years of Observatori Fabra with glass of cava and sword (La Rambla, 115). Created in 1895 using funds do- principal patron, Eusebi Güell, world’s largest Art Nouveau Casa Felip experience in scientific and (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). fight, from 18€; tour, supper & M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). nated by Rossend Arús i Arderiu and his family. monuments. (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urqui- cultural excursions, including To get there, you need a car or medieval show, from 65.70€ Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, and located in his former home, naona (L1, L4). Fri 11am (Eng), archaeological excavations. can take a taxi. Evening guided (check available dates on web- 12.30pm (various languages). this library specialises in research 1pm (Spa). 14€. tours: Fri (Cat/Spa), Sat (Cat/ Palau de site). Feb 2 7.45pm: Sefarad From 7.20€. into social movements from the Torre Once home to the Felip family, Spa/Eng); 15€/25€. Dinner including welcome This illustrious institution is 19th and 20th centuries. Columbus la Balmesiana (Bellesguard, 20). FGC: Av. this apartment is an excellent www.sternalia.com/en/ (Duran i Bas, 9-11). drink, tour of Jewish quarter located in an 18th-century Tibidabo. Tue-Sun 10am-3pm. example of Modernisme. Monument Head to Barcelona’s hillside M: Jaume I (L4), Catalunya (L1, and meal of traditional Jewish building at the heart of the Closed Mon. Self-guided tour Today it’s the headquarters + Wine tasting observatory for an evening gui- L3; FGC). Thu, Sun 10.30am, food, from 65.70€. Day guided city. Albert Einstein explained with audio guide: 9€. Full (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig of the Fundació Vila Casas, (Plaça del Portal, s/n). M: ded tour, plus a look through 11.30am, 12.30pm (various tour: Sat 11.30am, 12.30pm, the fundamentals of relativity guided tour: Sat, Sun 11am de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Guided which promotes contemporary Drassanes (L3). Daily 8.30am- the historical telescope. languages). 1.30pm. 8€. there and it’s home to an 1869 (Eng); Sat noon, Sun 1.15pm tours (one hour): 11am (Eng), . 8.30pm. From 5.40€. From 7.20€. This palace was built on one of astronomical clock. (Spa); 16€.

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This castle was created by nes’s eponymous novel, check in the centre of Barcelona is website for activities, services sacred mountain of Montse- Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Basic 6.30am-4pm (Eng, Cat, Spa).

Gaudí at the foot of Tibidabo out this tour that takes in some accessible to all and inclu- and promotions. rrat, where you can explore Pyrenees Snow tour: Tue-Sun; All-inclusive From 41€ mountain, and his design of the places mentioned in the des history, architecture and Animals large, small and all the monastery that’s home to Experience tour: daily. 6.30am-4pm (Eng, If you’re visiting Barcelona combines Modernisme and book. curious facts. sizes in between. the Black Madonna and the (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 14). M: Cat, Spa). From 59€. during winter, don’t miss your Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Sat medieval Gothic designs. Escolania boys’ choir and take Ski fans should sign up for this chance to head up to the Walking Tour 8am-7.15pm (Eng, Cat, Spa). Cases Singulars BUS TOURS in the wonderful natural setting. one-day outing to Catalonia’s Pyrenees for a day of skiing. Modernisme You also visit Colonia Güell, a From 65.70€. largest skiable area, Alp 2500, Choose between two of Cata- GUIDED TOURS www.casessingulars.com (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Take a trip to the singular check website for more tours 19th-century workers’ colony which includes both the La lonia’s most popular resorts, La Tourist Information Point, Plaça Barcelona Bus whose church was designed Núria Valley, an area almost Molina and Masella resorts Molina and Masella; La Molina Barcelona Music Walks Puig i Cadafalch in Montjuïc Catalunya, 17, basement). Turístic by Gaudí. 2,000m above sea level and with a combined 143km of ski has 68km of skiable terrain and www.barcelonamusicwalks.com Route M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Different stops around the city. not accessible by car; you’ll runs. The All-inclusive ticket 63 runs, while Masella covers (Start: Liceu opera house). M: Start: Torres Venecianas, Plaça Fri 3pm (Eng). From 16.20€. From 30€. Easy Montserrat get there by rack train from includes passes, a guide, an 74.5km and has 65 runs. Your Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri 8.30am- Espanya. M: Espanya (L1, L3; A two-hour tour that takes Get the most out of your trip (Start: Plaça Catalunya on the the town of Ribes de Freser. insurance and material (skis ticket includes ski pass, insu- 1.30pm (various languages FGC). Check website for dates in some of Barcelona’s finest to the city with a tour on this corner of Rambla Catalunya in The Valley itself is home to a or snowboard, boots, sticks rance and a guide, and there’s available). 120€ per person. and time. 12€. Guided tour architecture from the Catalan hop on-hop off sightseeing front of the Desigual shop). M: church and sanctuary popular and helmet); the Basic ticket the option to rent equipment Min. 6 people, max. 30. that takes in the key buildings Art Nouveau movement of bus. Three routes cover all of Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, with pilgrims, and while there doesn’t include material. (skis, boots, sticks and helmet) Discover the breadth of and spaces on Montjuïc that the late 19th and early 20th Barcelona’s key landmarks, Sun 10am-4pm. From 44.10€ you can take the ski lift to for the day. Barcelona’s musical heritage architect Josep Puig i Cada- centuries. accompanied by an audio Ride the train up the mountain the viewing-point and enjoy and creativity with this specially falch created for the Universal guide in 18 languages and of Montserrat then enjoy a gui- a snowshoe tour of the su- Skibus La created tour that includes Exposition held in Barcelona LEISURE a book of vouchers with ded tour of this holy site with rrounding area. Molina – Masella three 20-minute concerts in in 1929. discounts worth up to 250€. its Benedictine Monastery and (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 19, exclusive venues, secrets statue of the Virgin of Montse- in front of Olivia Plaza Hotel). Barcelona Skibus about the city, and a tapas Aire de Barcelona, Arab rrat. You’ll also hear a perfor- M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). and wine tasting. It combines Walking Tours Baths Catalunya Bus Turístic, mance from the world-famous Alp 2500 To La Molina: Wed, Fri, Sat; (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 19, in history, entertainment and a Barcelona (Pg. de Picasso, 22). different options Escolania boys’ choir. To Masella: Tue, Thu, Sun. M: Barceloneta, Jaume I (L4). front of Olivia Plaza Hotel). M: spectrum of musical genres. including: Walking Tour Sun-Thu: first session 9am, Picasso final session from 11pm. Fri, Wine and Cava Gaudí Experiéncia Icono (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Sat: first session 9am, final (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front www.iconoserveis.com/en Tourist Information Point, Plaça session from midnight. of El Corte Inglés department check website for more tours Catalunya, 17, basement). M: www.airedebarcelona.com store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue, Indulge yourself at this luxu- FGC). Thu, Sun 8.30am- Stories and legends 4.15pm. From 66.60€ of the Gothic quarter Thu, Sat 3pm (Eng). From rious spa. 19.80€. Catalan wines have become (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jau- increasingly popular in recent me I (L4). Thu 3.30pm (Eng/ Pablo Picasso spent several of his formative years living in Bar- Gaudí Experiència times and this is your chan- Spa). From 15€. (Larrard, 41). M: Lesseps (L3). celona, and this tour includes ce to see how some of the Explore the heart of the Ciutat Daily 11.30am-4pm. From places that inspired him in his best vintages from the local Vella, discover its long history 8.10€. youth and the world-renowned Penedès region are produced and see some of the city’s Interactive 4D journey through Museu Picasso that the artist before sampling them alongsi- emblematic landmarks. Gaudí’s creativity. helped to create. de delicious cheese and other specialities. The Ghost Walking Tour Walking Tour L’Aquàrium Dalí’s Figueres (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Gòtic (Moll d’Espanya del , & Girona Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (Start: Turisme de Barcelona s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front (L1). Fri 9.30pm (Spa/Eng). Tourist Information Office Sant Drassanes (L3). Mon-Fri 10am- of El Corte Inglés department From 14€. Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu (L3) 7.30pm; weekends 10am- store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; A two-hour tour around some and Jaume I (L4). Daily 9.30am 8pm. From 20€. FGC). of the spookiest corners of (Eng). From 16.20€. The city’s aquarium features a Tue, Sat 8.30am-7.30pm. Barcelona. Take an in-depth look at the range of living creatures. From 71.10€ oldest part of the city, the Travel to two other capitals of The Shadow of the Gothic Quarter, and learn Catalan culture, Girona and Wind Literary Tour about its development from Poble Espanyol Figueres. In the first, you’ll (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Roman times to the medieval visit the Jewish quarter as well 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: period. as other historic sights and Mon 9am-8pm; Tue-Thu, Sun Drassanes (L3). Sat 5pm (Eng/ streets; in the second, discover 9am-midnight; Fri 9am-3am; Spa). From 14.50€. Easy Walking Tour the unique world of artist Sat 9am-4am. From 11.90€. For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s Gòtic Salvador Dalí at his Teatre-Mu- Architecture from around extraordinarily successful Bar- (Start: Turisme de Barcelona seu, Catalonia’s most-visited the country at this ‘Spanish celona-set book, this guided Tourist Information Office Sant museum. tour is a can’t-miss. Jaume, Ciutat, 2; wheelchair village’. access is through the main Premium Montserrat The Cathedral door of City Hall). M: Liceu (L3) (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front

and Jaume I (L4). Fri 10am Zoo de Barcelona of the Sea (, s/n). M: of El Corte Inglés department (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria (Eng), noon (Spa/Cat). From Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/ store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). Sun 13.95€. Vila Olímpica (L4). Daily 10am- FGC). Mon, Fri 8.30am-5pm. 10am (Spa). From 14.50€. Suitable for anyone with redu- 5pm. From 19.26€. Check From 63.90€ If you enjoyed Ildefonso Falco- ced mobility, this one-hour tour This day trip takes you to the

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Pedro J. González performs a that Antoni Gaudí used in Young Spanish rap artist the ‘7 vessels, 7 histories’ http://ajuntament.barcelona. Rachmaninoff’s ‘Concerto nº FOOTBALL recital of flamenco guitar music his design of this Modernista Rayden is on the road exhibition along with siblings cat/museudeldisseny/en/ 2’. featuring work by masters palace, the Palau Güell hosts presenting his second solo Laia and Pau to discover activities/families La Liga: FC Barcelona vs. including Manuel de Falla and a weekly light show focused album, Sinónimo, which was Valencia CF a whole host of treasures Every weekend, Barcelona’s Classical music at 1FRIDAY Niño Miguel. on the geometry of the released last September around the theme of sailors, Design Museum hosts different Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, the MEAM s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date building’s dome. The lights as a follow-up to his debut, pirates and treasure maps. For workshops for all ages that (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume LITERATURE FESTIVAL and time tbc. TOURS are synchronised with music Antónimo. children 7 and above. cover subjects including I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from www.fcbarcelona.com from an organ created in 2011 bookplates, decorating clothes 5.30pm. 19€. BCNegra WINTER SPORTS FC Barcelona meet the Visit to archaeological i but incorporating pipes from Family activities by hand and making moulds. Soprano Angela Lorite, tenor Various venues. Until Feb 3. i Valencia side that’s hovering site El Born the building’s original 1888 at the Zoo Alfredo Heilbron and pianist http://lameva.barcelona.cat/ Marxa Beret around the middle of La Liga Centre de Cultura i Memòria instrument. Entry includes a (Parc de la SAILING TRIPS Juli Rodriguez perform works bcnegra/es/ (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: tour and glass of cava. Baqueira Beret Ski Resort. Feb this season. 2,3. Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de of opera and zarzuela by Bizet, Barcelona is once more the Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Barcelona from the sea marxaberet.com/en/ Organised by the Museu Verdi, Giordano and others, DANCE - FILM European capital of crime Arc de Triomf (L1). Tue-Fri 6pm, CHRISTMAS Olímpica (L4). Weekends Annual cross-country ski Marítim de Barcelona (Av. while you can also enjoy an literature with the 14th edition weekends 1pm (Spa); Tue-Sun and public holidays. 21.40€. Nativity scene at the Reial event that this year marks de les Drassanes, s/n). M: afternoon snack (served before Mozart’s ‘Great Mass’ of its BCNegra festival. 4.30pm (Eng). 5.50€, 6.60€. Children 3-12 12.95€. Under- Monestir de Santa María de its 40th anniversary. Open Drassanes (L3). Every Sat. the concert) and museum visit. CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Acclaimed Barcelona writer Prior booking necessary: 3s, free. Pedralbes to skiers of all abilities and 10am. Adults 12€; children Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Carlos Zanón is the curator [email protected]. In the morning enjoy activities (Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: ages, participants can chose (7-14) 6€. SPANISH GUITAR Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. this year and as ever the event One-hour tour of remains from like helping at the farm, Reina Elisenda. Until Feb 2. whether to do 10km, 21km or http://mmb.cat/en/ 6€. features round tables, readings, the start of the 18th century discovering how to look after http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. 42km, and there are prizes for Three-hour trip on the The Art of the http://caixaforum.es/es/ exhibitions, screenings and, of that were uncovered below animals, and learning more cat/en/ those who finish their course 100-year-old Santa Eulàlia Spanish Guitar: barcelona course, guest writers including the market that once stood on about the zoo’s inhabitants; Every year this historic convent first. Sign up online to enjoy schooner that lets you concert and wine Neo-classical choreography John Banville, Yasmina Khadra, this site. at 3pm (Plaça Dama del in the upper part of Barcelona a day of sport in the beautiful appreciate the city from a by Uwe Scholz that creates David Peace and Argentinian Paraigües) and 5pm (in Santa Anna Church (Santa displays an extensive setting of the Vall d’Aran. On different perspective and a mysterious and seductive writer Claudia Piñeiro, winner MOTOR SPORTS front of lion enclosure), hear Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, nativity scene created by the Saturday, Baqueira Beret hosts learn about the history of its relationship between of the 2019 Pepe Carvalho stories courtesy of one of the L3; FGC). Feb 2, 9, 14, 16, 23. XXIIe 2019 Rallye Associació Pessebristes de the Sprint Salomon Spanish seafront. In Catalan. movement and the music of prize. zookeepers. 9pm. 20€. Monte-Carlo Historique Barcelona. Championship, with the Marxa Mozart and contemporary Beret taking place from 10am Barcelona Duo de Guitarra composers. MUSIC FESTIVAL (Start-point: El Moll de la Barcelona port: past, on Sunday. Family concerts: Zoom perform a candlelit concert Marina, s/n). Race begins: L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). present and future Organised by the Museu entitled ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy MOTOR SPORTS 20è Festival Mil·lenni: Paco 7pm. M: Glòries & Marina (L1), TOURS Marítim de Barcelona (Av. a glass of wine to accompany Ibánez www.raccmotorsport.cat Monumental (L2). 12.30pm. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: your musical experience. 42 Trial Indoor Solomoto Palau de la Música Catalana 12€. This multi-city rally features 2SATURDAY The essence of Casa Vicens Barcelona (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Drassanes (L3). Every Sat. classic cars making their way (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). M: www.auditori.cat/en/home Palau Sant Jordi (Passeig Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. 11am. Adults 15€; children across Europe to Monaco from Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Every The Catalan Youth Orchestra Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, 18€-36€. MUSEUM FESTIVAL (7-14) 9€. start-points including Glasgow, Sat 6.30pm. Alternate weeks in (JONC) and choreographer L3; FGC). 5pm. www.festival-millenni.com http://mmb.cat/en/ Athens and Milan. InMuseu Catalan and Spanish. 22€. Cesc Gelabert have trialindoorbarcelona.com Spanish musician Paco Ibáñez Two-hour trip on a traditional collaborated on this family- 3SUNDAY The world’s best trial http://casavicens.org looks back over the 50 years Various venues. Prior sailing-boat that takes you BLUES Take a journey of sights and friendly musical event that motorcyclists such as Toni since his emblematic concert reservations necessary: on a voyage around the sounds through the first house features works by Britten, FUNDRAISING CONCERT Bou, Adam Raga and Benoît at the Olympia in Paris, and barcelona.cat/inmuseu (until city’s port and explains how that Antoni Gaudí designed Stravinsky, Toldrà, Beethoven Bicaz return to Barcelona for performs music that at the time Blues at the MEAM Feb 1) it’s developed over time to (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I in Barcelona, led by artist, and Rameau. For children Barcelona Youth Symphony a unique afternoon of off-road represented a rebellion and a This initiative offers visitors the become one of the key goods (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. collector and perfumer Ernest aged 5 and above. Orchestra competition as part of the Trial fight against injustice, music chance to take free, exclusive ports in southern Europe. In Sala 2 Oriol Martorell, L’Auditori The Joan Vinyals Band perform Ventós. Indoor World Championships. that is just as relevant today. guided tours of participating Catalan. (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & blues, reggae and funk, while Family activities at museums, which this year i Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). you can also enjoy modern art, Funeral Carriage and CosmoCaixa FAMILY SPANISH GUITAR include Museu Frederic Marès, TRADITIONS 6pm. From 10€. drinks and snacks. Reial Monestir de Santa Maria Hearse Collection (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del www.auditori.cat/en/home de Pedralbes, Museu del Av. Tibidabo. Weekends and Sardanes Family creative dance The Art of the Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. The Jove Orquestra Simfònica i TECHNO Disseny, Museu de la Música, public holidays. Check with (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I workshop Spanish Guitar: Sat noon. In Catalan. de Barcelona, conductor Castell de Montjuïc, El Born museum for times and prices. (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc concert and wine www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en Take the kids along for Carlos Checa and singer Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Santa Anna Church (Santa Techno session Moog i Centre de Cultura i Memòria Catalonia’s national dance (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu Guided tour of the world’s workshops, hand-on activities Cèlia Vila perform this charity Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Noon- Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, and Museu Etnològic i de is performed in front of the and Drassanes (L3). From largest collection of such and special events for different concert to raise funds for 1.15pm. General entrance L3; FGC). Feb 1, 15, 22. 7pm. Cultures del Món. It’s a chance cathedral every weekend. midnight. carriages, with examples age groups at this centre the Caravana Musical per la (includes this event): 14€. 20€. to see collections, archives, Head to the city centre for a dating from the 18th century to that encourages scientific Pau project, which has been Family tickets available. Under- Joan Benejam presents restoration workshops and CLASSICAL MUSIC night of electronica and dance the 1950s. discoveries through play and created by the association 4s free. ‘Fandango’, a journey through other areas not usually open to at Barcelona’s foremost techno observation. Note that the The piano of Rachmaninoff ATAP to fund the purchase Kids’ creative dance teacher the history of Spanish guitar, the public. club. FAMILY main permanent collection of Palau de la Música Catalana of instruments and travel of Marta Mora leads an interactive while you enjoy a glass of wine. the centre is currently closed (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: volunteer music teachers on workshop that will get all ages MUSIC FESTIVAL The hidden treasures of the LIGHT SHOW for renovations. Urquinaona (L1, L4). 6.30pm. a trip to visit refugee children dancing. Move your body, free Maestros of the Guitarts 18€-68€. from Syria currently living 20è Festival Mil·lenni: Museu Marítim de Barcelona your mind and have a great Spanish Guitar Mapping Parabolic Gaudí Family workshops at the www.palaumusica.cat/en in Lebanon. The musical Rayden (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: time! In Catalan and Spanish. Basilica Santa Maria del Pi Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). Design Museum The Orquestra Simfònica evening includes works by Drassanes (L3). Weekends. (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Fri 6pm. M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). Museu del Disseny (Plaça de del Vallès accompanies Wagner and Bruckner as Brass, brass, brass 0.50€ plus entry fee for Feb 1-3, 7, 11, 17, 19. 9pm, 20€. 9pm. 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3-17. Sat 6pm; Sun noon. 6€. FILM MUSIC Feb 4-8. MUSIC FESTIVAL other’s shoulders to create the every two years it holds this www-lameva.barcelona.cat/ LIGHT SHOW http://caixaforum.es/es/ 080barcelonafashion.cat tallest tower they can, while a festival to get the general public santaeulalia/en barcelona John Williams special Barcelona’s leading event 20è Festival Mil·lenni: Al large group surrounds the base involved in a range of themes Santa Eulàlia is the co- Mapping Parabolic Gaudí L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, Family-friendly concert featuring dedicated to the latest and McKay’s Earth Wind & Fire to create a landing spot in case connected to science. This year patron saint of Barcelona, M: Glòries & Marina (L1), 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 1. the Spanish Brass group who future styles celebrates Experience of falls. Known as castellers more than 80 free activities for and the city takes advantage Monumental (L2). 7pm. Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, aim to introduce kids to the joys its winter edition. Catwalk (‘castle makers’), the skill, all ages have been organised in of her feast day on February 28€-52€. 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. and sounds of wind instruments shows from a range of local courage and strength of those over 60 different venues across 12 to hold a winter festival www.auditori.cat/en/home 35€. through the music of Bach, designers, a fashion market taking part, especially the the city, with workshops, talks, featuring numerous events Stravinsky and others. For The Film Symphony Orchestra and special sessions for www.festival-millenni.com young children whose arrival exhibitions and performances on focused on Catalan children aged 5 and above. returns to L’Auditori for the industry professionals are all on Drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire, at the tower’s peak marks a the programme. traditions including ‘giants’, 9SATURDAY second part of its special the programme. Al McKay, heads up an Allstars successful build, has to be fire runs, human towers and Family planetarium programme dedicated to film ensemble that captures the OPERA seen to be believed! dances. In addition many Museu Marítim de Barcelona score composer extraordinaire, JAZZ spirit of the legendary group. MUSIC FESTIVAL cultural venues open their (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: John Williams. The extensive UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES Opera at Palau Jamboree Jam Session i doors for free for one day GuitarBcn19: Odetta Drassanes (L3). First Sunday programme includes music Dalmases Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: during the festivities. Hartman of month. 11.30am, 12.45pm. from Fiddler on the Roof, JFK, Shark Cage Diving (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, Barts (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Adults 4€. Children 2.50€. War Horse, Raiders of the Lost L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del (L4). Every Thu. 11pm. 25€. 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ MUSIC FESTIVAL Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. From http://mmb.cat/en/ Ark and ET. Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta La Petita Companyia Lírica de (online in advance). 6WEDNESDAY 13€. For children aged 3 and above, (L4), Drassanes (L3). Daily Barcelona performs in a unique 20è Festival Mil·lenni: this hour-long activity looks at OPEN DAY www.masimas.com/en/ noon, 3.30pm; Mon, Tue, Thu, www.guitarbcn.com historical venue. Rosana important constellations and jamboree MUSIC FESTIVAL Fri 9.30am, noon, 3.30pm. New York singer Odetta Palau de la Música Catalana planets, and how people have Open day at Catalan Classic weekly Barcelona jam Check website for availability. Hartman has a unique voice GuitarBcn19: Adrià Puntí JAZZ (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: used stars to help navigate Science and Technology event. 150€. No prior reservation that gives her folky-electronica Barts (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. their boats. In Catalan. Museum necessary. Clarence Bekker Band sound a spectral beauty. Her Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. From 18€-58€. mNACTEC (Rambla d’Ègara, TOURS www.aquariumbcn.com/en/ Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: second disc, Old rockhounds 25€. www.festival-millenni.com Quin gong! 270, Terrassa). FGC: Terrassa Barcelona’s Aquarium offers Liceu (L3). Every Thu. 8pm, never die (2018), features her Catalan Parliament www.guitarbcn.com With over 15 million copies Museu de la Música (Lepant, Rambla (S1). First Sun of the you the chance to go cage 10pm. 12€. playing banjo, violin and guitar, (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Catalan musician, singer- sold of her nine albums 150). M: Marina, Glòries (L1). month. 10am-2.30pm. diving in their Oceanarium tank, www.masimas.com/en/ and combines classic and Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4), songwriter and actor Adrià Puntí released to date, Rosana has 5.30pm. 5€. http://mnactec.cat/en/home home to sharks and thousands jamboree avant-garde styles. Arc de Triomf (L1). 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Her www3.parlament.cat/acces/ who works in culture. around the gong, a group National Museum of Science FILM FESTIVAL Bekker, an outstanding singer most recent studio album, En Li Chang: 19th visites/info/en/index.html i of instruments that come and Technology of Catalonia. from The Netherlands who was la memoria de la piel, which International Magic The Catalan parliamentary ITALIAN POP-ROCK from the islands of Bali and Exhibition topics range from Animac at the CCCB discovered while busking on she also produced, marks a Festival of Badalona Java and are used there to how technology can be institution is one of the oldest in (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya new direction in sound and Måneskin Razzmatazz the city’s streets. Each week Various venues in Badalona. M: used in moments of danger the world; today it’s composed accompany theatre and dance (Pamplona, 88). M: Bogatell (L4), (L1, L3; FGC). 6pm. he’s joined by a special guest style for Rosana and here she Badalona Pompeu Fabra (L2), to historical typewriters, of a single house with 135 performances. Marina (L1). Doors: 7.30pm. www.cccb.org. and musicians expert in his performs an acoustic concert La Salut (L10, for Teatre Blas transportation and the human members. Take a 45-minute Concert: 9pm. From 17€. Ahead of the actual festival that ‘jambosoul’ sound. accompanied only by her Infante). Feb 9-Mar 3. body. tour with an expert guide who What’s happening here? www.doctormusic.com takes place later this month guitar. Created in homage to Museu Nacional d’Art de explains the building’s history Italian band Måneskin are on in the Catalan city of Lleida FASHION Badalona magician Joan Forns Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). TOURS and Parliament’s functions. their first European tour having (Feb 21-24), this event is a SPANISH GUITAR i Jordana, who was known as M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). released their debut album, presentation of what audiences 080 Barcelona Fashion ‘Li Chang’, this international Feb 3, 10, 17. 11.30am- Visit to the Sala Mirador can expect from this year’s Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: Il Ballo Della Vita, to great Maestros of the magic festival has become 1pm. Adults 7€. Children edition that has stop motion (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 137). Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). acclaim in their home country. Spanish Guitar a regular feature on the local 3€. Advance online payment as its main theme. It includes a M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 11am-8pm. Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. scene. This year it once more necessary. screening of Isle of Dogs from Feb 4-8. www.cccb.org 5TUESDAY SPANISH GUITAR del Pi, 7). welcomes a range of different www.museunacional.cat/en/ director Wes Anderson and a 080barcelonafashion.cat The CCCB opens its most M: Liceu (L3). Feb 8, 9, 15, 16, magical acts that will amaze Families with children aged 8 talk by the film’s main animator, Barcelona’s leading event emblematic space to the LIEDER Maestros of the 22, 28. 9pm, except Sat 9, 16 and entertain audiences. to 12 are invited to discover Tim Allen. dedicated to the latest and 9.30pm. 23€. artworks in the Museu Nacional public. The Sala Mirador is Spanish Guitar future styles celebrates Renée Fleming & Harmut Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi Classical Spanish guitar at its CLASSICAL MUSIC through conversation and a fifth-floor area with a glass its winter edition. Catwalk Höll (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, best performed by Manuel FESTIVAL observation. façade through which you can shows from a range of local admire the city from an unusual Palau de la Música Catalana L3; FGC). 9pm. From 19€. González, described by the (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: designers, a fashion market perspective. Barcelona Guitar Trio perform New York Times as one of the Barcelona Obertura Espiga-llengua Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. and special sessions for i a flamenco-fusion concert that leading specialists in the genre. ‘Local Talent’ MACBA (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). 7THURSDAY industry professionals are all on 30€-160€. M: Catalunya, Liceu (L3). Every pays homage to the iconic Festival Various venues. Jan www.palaumusica.cat/en the programme. Sun in Feb. 11.30am. 3€ per Paco de Lucía. BLUES 9-26. While the great US soprano SCIENCE FESTIVAL participant. 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Fri 6pm. 14€. music venues, the Palau de FASHION Barcelona have the chance to Lesseps (L3), Joanic (L4). 12 that aims to convert the barcelona/ca/presentacio 8FRIDAY Blues and roots music la Música Catalana, the Liceu enjoy one of her occasional Every Wed in Feb, 8pm. museum into a field full of The city of Barcelona is one of courtesy of Victor Portes opera house and L’Auditori. 080 Barcelona Fashion public appearances as she www.cccc.cat words and sounds to gather the most important centres of TRADITIONS (singer and harmonica player) Tonight’s inaugural event in Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site sings lieder compositions Human towers are a classic and transform into letters and scientific research, knowledge and Iker Piris (guitarist and this festival to promote local (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 137). from Brahms and Schubert, Catalan tradition, and see then new words. and experimentation in Europe. Festes de Santa Eulàlia singer), and you can also enjoy talent sees the Cuarteto Casals M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). among others. participants climb on each As such, it makes sense that Various venues. Feb 8-12. modern art, drinks and snacks. and Russian pianist Alexander

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Melnikov perform Brahms (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Rohe Pavilion as part of the Fountain of Montjuïc and the aged 3 and above. Discover Jamboree Jam Session Xavier Sabata. Opera at Palau ‘Piano Quintet in F Minor’, Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Llum BCN festival (see Fri 15). beachfront. the world of fishing through Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Dalmases Bartók’s ‘String Quartet nº 1 in See Sat 2. Entitled ‘Geometry of Light’ an interactive story; see a Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, FILM FESTIVAL (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I A minor’ and Haydn’s ‘String The essence of Casa Vicens and created by Luftwerk in WALKING TOUR traditional fishing-boat and 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (L4). Every Thu. 11pm. 25€. Quartet nº 3’ (L’Auditori, 7pm, (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). collaboration with Iker Gil, it’s the different tools it has for (online in advance). Xcèntric: Water as a verb La Petita Companyia Lírica de M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See accompanied by a custom- Galleons, guilds and catching fish. Learn how www.masimas.com/en/ – A Child’s Garden and the 29€). Barcelona performs in a unique Sat 2. designed sound piece by Oriol merchants fishermen do their job and how jamboree Serious Sea historical venue. SPANISH POP Tarragó that’s integral to the Museu Marítim de Barcelona a fishmonger’s works. Classic weekly Barcelona jam CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: SAILING TRIPS experience. On February 10, (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). event. Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). M: Drassanes (L3). 7.30pm. 4€. See website for SPANISH GUITAR Sweet California entry to the pavilion is free. Mare terra Second Sunday of the month. i other screenings: Auditori del Fòrum (Plaça Barcelona port: past, Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc CLASSICAL MUSIC www.cccb.org. The Art of the Leonardo da Vinci). 7pm. present and future CLASSICAL MUSIC 11am. 6.50€. Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Organised by the Museu Continuing the 2019 season Spanish Guitar: From 30€. FESTIVAL http://mmb.cat/en/ Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Vespres d’Arnadí and Dani Marítim de Barcelona (Av. of its long-running film festival, concert and wine www.theproject.es/en/ Two-hour guided walking 12.30pm-1.20pm. General Espasa de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Palau de la Música Catalana Xcèntric, the CCCB screens Santa Anna Church (Santa Spain’s most popular girl band Barcelona Obertura tour along the seafront of entrance (includes this event): Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: this silent work by Stan Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, of the moment touch down ‘Local Talent’ Barcelona, starting at the Royal 14€. Family tickets available. Barcelona from the sea Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. Brakhage. It’s the first in his L3; FGC). See Sat 2. in Barcelona to present their Festival Various venues. Boatyards (Maritime Museum) Under-4s free. Organised by the Museu 15€-35€. series of creations inspired by latest album, Origen, as part of Jan 9-26. and taking in some of the Take a journey through the Marítim de Barcelona (Av. www.palaumusica.cat/en his wife and sees Brakhage a national tour. www.barcelonaobertura.com surviving elements from the history of Earth in company of a de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Musical ensemble Vespres explore her childhood through Barcelona Obertura is an city’s splendid medieval era. boy called Bernat, who has lots d’Arnadí and harpsichordist images captured underwater. OPERA Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. intiative to showcase three of of questions to be answered Barcelona’s leading classical FAMILY and conductor Dani Espasa 15FRIDAY such as where did the sun L’Enigma di Lea SPANISH GUITAR perform three Bach concertos. music venues, the Palau de come from and how did all the Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Clay culture in South la Música Catalana, the Liceu dinosaurs die… This theatrical ART FESTIVAL Rambla, 51-59). The Art of the opera house and L’Auditori. America M: Liceu (L3). Feb 9, 10, 12, Museu Etnològic i de work with music by Johann Spanish Guitar: This evening at L’Auditori Strauss aims to entertain and Art Creators 2 Barcelona 13. Sat 6pm; Sun 5pm; Tue, Cultures del Món – Montcada 13WEDNESDAY Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site concert and wine the Barcelona Symphony educate. For children aged 3 Wed 8pm. 12€-270€. (Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 137). Santa Anna Church (Santa Orchestra is joined by and above. In Catalan. www.liceubarcelona.cat/en (L4). 5pm. 12TUESDAY HUMAN TOWERS Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, conductor Josep Caballé and M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). This month, the Liceu http://ajuntament.barcelona. Feb 15-17. L3; FGC). See Sat 2. pianist Barry Douglas for a RENAISSANCE MUSIC premieres a new three-act cat/museuetnologic/en/home ROCK Casteller rehearsals https://desatart.webnode.es performance of Rachmaninoff’s Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: opera, L’Engima di Lea by This workshop, held as part of The cultural association ‘Piano Concerto nº 3 in D Qvinta Essençia Fontana, Lesseps (L3), Joanic Catalan composer Benet today’s open day to celebrate Snow Patrol Desat’Art hosts the second minor’ and Gerhard’s ‘Don CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Ferrer Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). (L4). See Wed 6. Casablancas and philosopher Santa Eulàlia (see Fri 8) looks edition of its Art Creators Quixot’ (7pm, 10€-58€). i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). Rafael Argullol. The cast is at the importance of clay in initiative, which, following the L3; FGC). 7pm. 6€. Time: tbc. From 45€. INDIE ROCK headed up by Scottish mezzo- 10SUNDAY pre-Columbian cultures and inaugural event last year in FOOTBALL http://caixaforum.es/es/ www.livenation.es soprano Allison Cook and its decorative, utilitarian and Milan, comes to Barcelona barcelona The Northern Irish rock band Yo La Tengo Barcelona-born countertenor TRADITIONS La Liga: RCD Espanyol ceremonial role, while learning and features around 140 Performance by vocal group are touring with their 2018 Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, Xavier Sabata. vs. Rayo Vallecano how to make objects based on artists from across Europe. specialised in music from the album, Wildness. 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). Festes de Santa Eulàlia Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del those traditions. Renaissance. Time: tbc. From 32€. Both established creatives Various venues. Feb 8-12. CLASSICAL MUSIC Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà www.livenation.es and young talent take part in www-lameva.barcelona.cat/ TOURS de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà The secret documents SPANISH GUITAR The New York trio perform the event at the Sant Pau Art santaeulalia/en of Gaudí Classical music Riera. Date and time tbc. Visit to archaeological site once more in Barcelona Nouveau Site where they’ll be Santa Eulàlia is the co-patron Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, at the MEAM www.rcdespanyol.com El Born Centre de Cultura i following the release last year showing off their work. saint of Barcelona, and the 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Second Maestros of the (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Hailing from a town to the Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). of their 15th studio album, city takes advantage of her Sunday of the month. 11am- Spanish Guitar I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from south-east of Madrid, Rayo Palau de la Música Catalana M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), There’s a Riot Going On. LIGHT FESTIVAL feast day on February 12 to 12.30pm. 3€. 5.30pm. 19€. Vallecano visit Barcelona (Palau de la Música, 4-6). Arc de Triomf (L1). hold a winter festival featuring www.palauguell.cat/en Llum BCN 2019 Mezzo-soprano Estibaliz to take on Espanyol in this M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Feb See Fri 1. SPANISH GUITAR numerous events focused on Discover this beautiful Gaudí Various venues. Feb 15-17. Ruiz and pianist Maria Abad Spanish league match. 10, 14, 18, 21, 24, 27. 9pm, Catalan traditions including building via a treasure hunt that www-lameva.barcelona.cat/ Gonzalez give a recital entitled except Sun 10, 24 9.30pm. OPERA ‘giants’, fire runs, human reveals interesting features such Maestros of the santaeulalia/en/llumbcn ‘Of love and heartbreak’ with ROAD RACE 39€-45€. towers and dances, as well as as the materials used to create Spanish Guitar As part of the celebrations works by Miquel Ortega, Barcelona Guitar Trio (featuring L’Enigma di Lea Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi a festival of light (see Fri 15). In eDreams Barcelona Half it, its organ, and how people Gran Teatre del Liceu (La for Santa Eulàlia (see Fri 8), Ginastera, Falla and Obradors. three internationally acclaimed (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, addition many cultural venues Marathon dressed in Barcelona some Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Barcelona holds this annual You can also enjoy an Spanish guitarists) & Dance (a L3; FGC). Feb 13, 20, 23, 25. open their doors for free for (Start-point: Passeig de 100 years ago, all with the aim Feb 9, 10, 12, 13. Sat 6pm; festival of light and this year it afternoon snack (served before leading flamenco couple) pay 9pm, except Sat 23 9.30pm. one day during the festivities. Pujades). of discovering some long- Sun 5pm; Tue, Wed 8pm. again takes place in different the concert) and museum visit. tribute to the iconic Paco de From 19€. Ekaterina Záytseva M: Arc de Triomf (L1). 8.45am. lost documents said to have 12€-270€. venues in the Poblenou Lucía while also performing was brought up in Russia, FESTIVAL OF LIGHT https://edreamsmitjabarcelona. belonged to the famed architect. www.liceubarcelona.cat/en neighbourhood. Installations, FAMILY music by Manuel de Falla, although she has lived in Spain com For children aged 5 to 12. This month, the Liceu screenings and light shows by Federico García Lorca and for over a decade and is a Llum BCN – Geometry of Barcelona is an increasingly premieres a new three-act both national and international Family activities at Chick Corea. Spanish guitar expert. Light popular destination for serious A day of fishing opera, L’Engima di Lea by artists are featured, while the CosmoCaixa Pavelló Mies van der Rohe (Av. runners looking for challenges Museu Marítim de Barcelona Catalan composer Benet work of students from different (Isaac Newton, 26). Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7). such as this annual half (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). Casablancas and philosopher art schools across the city are FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Sat 2. M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Feb marathon. The circular route M: Drassanes (L3). Second Rafael Argullol. The cast is also on display; the common 10-17. 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MUSIC FESTIVAL and sing, while you can also SAILING TRIPS SPANISH GUITAR s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date creative studio Del Mercader TOURS enjoy modern art, drinks and and time tbc. provides an introduction to the GuitarBCN19: Pedro Guerra Barcelona port: past, Fábrica del Anís del Mono snacks. The Art of the www.fcbarcelona.com most iconic parts of the house, Palau de la Música (Palau de la present and future (Eduard Maristany, 115. Spanish Guitar: Barça face Real Valladolid as information that will then be Música, 4-6). Organised by the Museu they continue to try and seal used to create a tic-tac-toe Badalona). M: Pep Ventura 18MONDAY concert and wine Marítim de Barcelona (Av. (L2). Noon. 6€. Call to confirm M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Santa Anna Church (Santa the deal on this year’s La Liga. using a 3D paper technique. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: availability: tel. 93 384 1750. MOTOR SPORTS 9.30pm. From 20€. Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Activity for children aged 6 and Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. www.museudebadalona.cat/ www.guitarbcn.com L3; FGC). See Sat 2. DANCE - FILM above. In Catalan. A native of the Canary Islands, 16 Barcelona from the sea en/ Formula 1 Test Days Circuit SATURDAY Flames of Paris Founded in 1870, this factory Barcelona-Catalunya. singer-songwriter Pedro Organised by the Museu DISCO - FUNK CLASSICAL MUSIC Guerra has a 30-year career ROCK Marítim de Barcelona (Av. CaixaForum (Av. Francesc in the neighbouring city of Train: Montmeló (R2, R2 Nord) Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Feb 18-21, Feb 26-Mar 1. behind him. He comes to de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Fundación Tony Manero Music at the Museu Badalona is where the aniseed- From 20€. Guitar BCN as part of the Massive Attack Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. Frederic Marès based Anís del Mono liquor is www.circuitcat.com/en/ celebrations for the re-release Sant Jordi Club (Pg. Olímpic, Liceu (L3). 8pm, 10pm. 15€. 6€. (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Jaume made. Take a tour to see the The Circuit Barcelona- of his 1995 album, Golosinas, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; TRADITIONS www.masimas.com/en/ http://caixaforum.es/es/ I (L4). Noon. 6.20€. original distillation room and Catalunya is once more the which has been remastered FGC). Time: tbc. From 55€. jamboree barcelona w110.bcn.cat/ various Modernista features, Screening of the Bolshoi museufredericmares/eng exclusive host to the only and augmented to feature www.livenation.es Sardanes One of Spain’s most popular while you can also learn about (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I performing this 2010 version The fourth season of concerts official preseason tests for this collaborations with artists such The Bristol group is reissuing disco-funk acts, the Fundación the production process of (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. of Alexei Ratmansky’s ballet inspired by collections in year’s Formula 1 competition, as Vanesa Martín and Juanes. its 1998 album, Mezzanine, Tony Manero group has been other drinks brewed there. Catalonia’s national dance featuring renowned dancers the museum kicks off with ahead of the 2019 opening which saw it evolve its trip going for over 20 years, getting is performed in front of the Natalia Osipova and Ivan a musical event based on a event, the Australian Grand CLASSICAL MUSIC hop sound to incorporate audiences to dance with their Visit to Fossar de la Pedrera cathedral every weekend. Vasilev in the title roles. portrait of Spanish composer (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Prix, on March 17. FESTIVAL electronica, new wave, dub, cool sounds. Their most recent Jaume Pahissa. Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. hip hop and rock. The new album, Lugares Comunes, FAMILY LIGHT FESTIVAL 11am. SPANISH GUITAR Barcelona Obertura ‘Local version features eight Mad was released last year and is Talent’ Festival Various Professor remixes that were Sextet Mitternacht www.cbsa.cat Let’s build the Born market a more intimate work full of Llum BCN 2019 Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site venues. Jan 9-26. planned to be released on the Discover this space dedicated Maestros of the El Born Centre de Cultura i personal references that takes Various venues. (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 137). www.barcelonaobertura.com original record but were pulled to the victims of repression and Spanish Guitar Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). a nu-soul direction. www-lameva.barcelona.cat/ M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Barcelona Obertura is an by the record company. air raids during the Civil War. In Palau de la Música Catalana M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), santaeulalia/en/llumbcn. 7pm. 12€. intiative to showcase three of Catalan. (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). 5pm. 3€. TOURS santpaubarcelona.org/en Barcelona’s leading classical CLASSICAL MUSIC See Fri 15. Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Sun http://elbornculturaimemoria. This musical ensemble music venues, the Palau Secret TRAIL RUNNING 10. barcelona.cat/en/ performs two of the most de la Música Catalana, the London Philharmonic Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, FAMILY Two-hour workshop that important works composed Liceu opera house and and Javier Perianes 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). 6.30pm Vallès Drac Race i JAZZ covers the essentials of A vessel in the laboratory for string instruments: the first L’Auditori. Today the Barcelona Palau de la Música (Palau de (Eng/Cat); 6.45pm (Fre/ (Start-point: Parc de les construction, architecture and Museu Marítim de Barcelona sextet by Johannes Brahms, Jamboree Jam Session Symphony Orchestra is joined la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona Spa). 20€. Not available for Nacions Unides). FGC: using ironwork in buildings, (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: and ‘Transfigured Night’ by Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: by conductor Rafael Payare at (L1, L4). 8pm. 18€-78€. under-10s. Terrassa Nacions Unides (S1). allowing participants to create Drassanes (L3). Third Sunday Arnold Schoenberg. Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, www.bcnclassics.cat/en www.palauguell.cat/en 8.20am. This race aims to L’Auditori for a performance of their own take on the historic of the month. 11.30am, 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ Pianist Javier Perianes, This 90-minute evening tour promote the Natural Park of works by Strauss and Eötvös Born market. For children aged 12.45pm. 4.50€. OPERA (online in advance). named artist of the year at lets you see parts of this Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac, (8.30pm, 10€-58€). 6 to 12. In Catalan. http://mmb.cat/en/ www.masimas.com/en/ the International Classical Gaudí-designed building that close to the town of Terrassa, One-hour activity for children Rita, o el marido as a place ideal for sport. jamboree SPANISH GUITAR Music Awards, is joined aren’t usually open to the Family workshops at the aged 8 to 12. This workshop maltratado There are three different routes Classic weekly Barcelona jam by the prestigious London public. Learn about the daily MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Design Museum sees participants discover two organised - 48km, 24km and event. Philharmonic Orchestra and life of the Güell family, see the Jaume I (L4). 6pm. 30€. The Art of the Museu del Disseny (Plaça de items from the museum and 11km – as well as a special conductor Juanjo Mena for an amazing rooftop views, and Part of a season of one-off Spanish Guitar: les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). the techniques used to restore event for kids. The name of UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES evening of music by Beethoven visit the office of patriarch opera performances, the Shark Cage Diving L’Aquàrium concert and wine M: Glòries (L1). See Sat 2. them. the event is based on a local and Mozart. Eugeni Güell. MEAM this evening hosts (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, Santa Anna Church (Santa legend about a dragon (drac in Family activities at the Zoo an abridged version of Rita, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Un mag en conserva Catalan) that was said to have WINTER EXCURSION Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Funeral Carriage and i ou le mari battu by Gaetano Drassanes (L3). See Wed 6. L3; FGC). See Fri 1. Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc been brought from Africa and Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Hearse Collection Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Donizetti. Ice sculptures in Vall de (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del lived in a cave in the area. TECHNO Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Núria Olímpica (L4). See Sat 2. 12.30pm-1.30pm. General YOUNG MUSICIANS Feb 16, 17. See Sat 2. WALKING TOUR Techno session entrance (includes this event): www.valldenuria.cat/en/winter/ Musical residencies Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: CLASSICAL MUSIC 14€. Family tickets available. Barcelona – fishing port Liceu and Drassanes (L3). See activities/ The essence of Casa Vicens at La Pedrera 19TUESDAY Under-4s free. Museu Marítim de Barcelona Set in the Pyrenees and (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). M: (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Fri 1. Classical music Magic show courtesy of Mag (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See Sat 2. Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença BADMINTON only accessible by rack train at the MEAM Isaac with music, laughs and Drassanes (L3). 3.30pm. 15€. (FGC). 6pm. 13€. BLUES or on foot, the Núria Valley (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume lots of fun for all. For children http://mmb.cat/en/ www.lapedrera.com Barcelona Spain Masters is popular with skiers and I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from aged 3 and above. In Catalan. 90-minute guided walking tour Continuing this year’s 2019 Blues at the MEAM anyone looking for an authentic 5.30pm. 19€. to discover Barcelona’s fishing season at La Pedrera that Vall d’Hebron Olympic Sports (Barra de Ferro, 5). winter experience surrounded Music by Gustavino is Building a tic-tac-toe industry. Find out what species supports up-and-coming Centre (Passeig de la Vall M: Jaume I (L4). by snow and nature. This performed by tenor Facundo Casa Vicens (C/ de les 17SUNDAY are caught here, the methods d’Hebron). M: Vall d’Hebron musicians, violinst Sara Fri 6pm. 14€. weekend, it hosts a special Muñoz and pianist Gustavo Carolines, 20-26). M: Fontana, used to catch them, and about Cubarsi is accompanied by (L3). Feb 19-24. Enjoy new acoustic music, event led by artist Eudald Lull, in a concert titled ‘Just Lesseps (L3). 10am. 12€ per responsible fish consumption. FOOTBALL the harpsichord and keyboard https://bwfworldtour. bluegrass, cajun, swing and Alabau where participants can after the rain’. You can also child + one adult. You’ll also see the arrival of in duets by Ucellini, Veracini, bwfbadminton.com old-time sounds from the learn about the art of creating enjoy an afternoon snack La Liga: FC Barcelona vs. http://casavicens.org fishing boats and the auction of Cage, Biber, Marigó and For the second year in a row, Bowing Girls foursome who ice sculptures, masterpieces (served before the concert) and Real Valladolid A guided tour of the Gaudi- their catch. Cubarsi. Barcelona hosts the Spain play a range of instruments that have an expiration date! museum visit. Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, designed Casa Vicens by

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Masters of the HSBC BWF match, Barça Lassa face the FGC). Doors: 7pm. Concert: CLASSICAL MUSIC JAZZ Olímpica (L4). See Sat 2. animals living in the sea, Fernando Artime and Joan World Tour badminton event, team from the Spanish town of 9pm. From 35€. including turtles, dolphins, Seguí perform on the with top-ranked singles and Vitoria-Gasteiz. www.doctormusic.com ‘Scheherazade’ Jazz sessions: Gianni Family activities at sardines and sea urchins. For 18th-century Pérez Molero doubles players from across US rock group Greta Van Fleet and Korngold with Gagliardi CosmoCaixa children 3 and above. instrument in the Keyboard the world taking part. The tour ART - FILM kick off the European section Xian Zhang L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Room. features 26 tournaments with of their ‘March of the Peaceful L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Tibidabo. See Sat 2. Baby esferic i the finals held in December. Cézanne et moi Army’ World Tour in Barcelona M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). 9pm. 15€. Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc DANCE - FILM Museu Nacional d’Art de The Barcelona stop is the third this evening. They’re promoting Monumental (L2). Fri 8.30pm; www.auditori.cat/en/home TOURS Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). of the year and opens the first their debut full-length studio Sat 7pm; Sun 11am. 10€-58€. Compositions by Claude Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Timecode + Labyrinth within M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). The essence of Casa Vicens European leg of the circuit. album, Anthem of the Peaceful www.auditori.cat/en/home Debussy have had a strong 12.30pm-1.15pm. General + Ocean’s memories 7pm. (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Army, which saw them Violinist Ray Chen and influence on the development entrance (includes this event): www.museunacional.cat/en/ M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: CLASSICAL MUSIC nominated for four Grammy conductor Xian Zhang join of jazz, and this session pays 14€. Family tickets available. In a season of films related to Sat 2. Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. Awards. the Orquestra Simfònica i tribute to him on the 100th Under-4s free. the world of art, this evening 6€. http://caixaforum.es/es/ Mompou revisited Nacional de Catalunya for a anniversary of his death. Family theatre specially created Palau de la Música (Palau de the Museu Nacional screens Funeral Carriage and barcelona POP - PUNK weekend of concerts featuring Catalan saxophonist Gianni for the very smallest audiences la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona French film Cézanne et moi Hearse Collection These three films showcase the popular ‘Scheherazade’ by Gagliardi presents a new take and that uses no speech; it (L1, L4). 8pm. 12€. (2015), which stars Guillaume (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del some of the best dance of The Faim Sidecar Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and on pieces including ‘Clair de takes you on a journey to the www.palaumusica.cat/en Canet and Guillaume Gallienne (Plaça Reial, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. modern times, with themes Korngold’s ‘Concerto nº 35 for Lune’, ‘La fille aux cheveux de beginning of our planet as seen As part of a season featuring as writer Emile Zola and Paul Time: tbc. 21.50€. See Sat 2. ranging from romance to violin and orchestra’. lin’ and ‘Arabesques’. through the eyes of a baby. For Catalan musicians, pianist Cézanne, respectively, and www.livenation.es thriller and using a variety of SAILING TRIPS children aged 0 to 4. Maria Canyigueral performs relates the development of the Four-piece The Faim are an LIGHT SHOW CLASSICAL MUSIC innovative settings. ‘Songs and dances’ by Catalan friendship between the two up-and-coming pop-punk Barcelona port: past, Voliaines Mapping Parabolic Gaudí composer Frederic Mompou men in Provence and Paris. In band from the city of Perth in Classical music Museu Nacional d’Art de Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, present and future (1893-1987). French with subtitles. Australia. Having gained the at the MEAM Organised by the Museu Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 1. attention of LA producer John (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Marítim de Barcelona (Av. M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). TALK Feldmann, the young group 25MONDAY I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from de les Drassanes, s/n). M: 11.30am-1pm. Adults 7€. TECHNO released their first EP in 2018 5.30pm. 19€. Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. Children 3€. Advance online Lecture by Simona Forti and are now hard at work on a TECHNOLOGY CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: Techno session Take a journey in song with reservation and payment European tour. This Barcelona soprano Ximena Agurto and Barcelona from the sea necessary. 20WEDNESDAY Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: MWC19 Barcelona stop is the first time they Organised by the Museu 6.30pm. 3€. Liceu and Drassanes (L3). See pianist Marta Pujol, as they www.museunacional.cat/en/ Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via perform in Spain. perform compositions by Marítim de Barcelona (Av. Families with children aged HUMAN TOWERS www.cccb.org Fri 1. venue (Av. Joan Carles, I, de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Italian philosopher Simona Gounod, Duparc, Obradors 3 to 8 are invited to discover L’Hospital de Llobregat). M: SPANISH GUITAR Drassanes (L3). See Sat 2. Casteller rehearsals Forti gives a lecture entitled and more. You can also enjoy artworks in the Museu Nacional Foc (L10S), Europa/Fira (L9S; Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: ‘The Soul of Socrates: Our an afternoon snack (served with this tour led by a narrator, FGC). Feb 25-28. The Art of the Fontana, Lesseps (L3), Joanic Never-Ending Debt’, which before the concert) and which lets young kids have www.mwcbarcelona.com Spanish Guitar: (L4). See Wed 6. argues that Europe has an museum visit. some fun in the museum. Taking place in Barcelona once concert and wine 23SATURDAY ongoing indebtedness to the more is the largest international SPANISH GUITAR Santa Anna Church (Santa SPANISH GUITAR ROAD RACE philosophical and cultural 24SUNDAY fair dedicated to the mobile Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, MUSIC FESTIVAL legacy of Classical Greece and technology industry, the L3; FGC). See Fri 1. looks at the European project The Art of the 33rd Granollers i Maestros of the 20è Festival Mil·lenni: FOOTBALL MWC19. Running over four today. Spanish Guitar: International Half Spanish Guitar BLUES Maldita Nerea days, the extensive programme Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi concert and wine La Liga: RCD Espanyol vs. Marathon includes networking events, Palau de la Música Catalana (Start-point: Granollers Renfe (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, JAZZ Santa Anna Church (Santa SD Huesca keynote speakers, award (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: train station). Train: Granollers- L3; FGC). See Wed 13. Blues at the MEAM Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del ceremonies, startups, and the (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. Centre (R2 from Passeig de Txema Riera Quartet L3; FGC). See Sat 2. Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà latest innovations. Close to (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. 26€-42€. Gràcia). 10.30am. Registration: TOURS Museu de la Música (Lepant, de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà 2,500 companies take part Osi Martinez and Javier Suárez www.festival-millenni.com 26€ before Feb 15. 150). M: Marina, Glòries (L1). FAMILY Riera. Date and time tbc. and over 107,000 delegates perform classic roots blues Spanish band Maldita Nerea www.lamitja.cat Catalan Parliament 7pm. 6€. www.rcdespanyol.com are expected from across the (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: while you can also enjoy are marking their 15th Bitácola. Songs and Located just outside http://ajuntament.barcelona. Espanyol will be hoping for a globe making this an essential Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4), modern art, drinks and snacks. anniversary with a special tour electronic sounds in a Barcelona, the town of cat/museumusica/en win against Huesca, which has event for anyone connected to Arc de Triomf (L1). See Mon 4. of performances featuring submarine Granollers this weekend holds Enjoy a concert of modern, been struggling in this year’s the sector. AVANT-GARDE MUSIC symphonic versions of their CaixaForum (Av. Francesc contemporary and fresh jazz Spanish league. its half marathon (21.097km) courtesy of this group that many hits; here they’re Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: which attracts both local and Dnit accompanied by the Girona Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Feb PIANO RECITAL features some of Catalonia’s FAMILY international runners. The same CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Symphony Orchestra. Ticket- 3-17. Sat 6pm; Sun noon. 6€. leading jazz musicians. day also sees shorter races Valentina Lisitsa Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: holders will receive a free CD- http://caixaforum.es/es/ Travel to the bottom of the held before the main event. Palau de la Música Catalana 21THURSDAY Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 10pm. DVD recorded live in December barcelona sea in a bathyscaphe (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: 6€. last year in Murcia. Hear songs and electronic Museu Marítim de Barcelona ORGAN RECITAL Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. http://caixaforum.es/es/ sounds inside a submarine (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). 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