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This month, the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes reaches its climax. Between 15 and 30 April, Friday to Sunday, Madrid will be visited by the characters of Cervantes, who will come to life in different events in the Barrio de las Letras. Theaters, parades, games, exhibitions and activities […]
No matter what your favorite football team is, we all agree that the final match of the Champions League 2016 on Saturday 28 May will be exciting. And it is a source of pride for all Spaniards and especially for the "madrileños" the fact that this final will be decided between Real Madrid and Atletico […]
This week on "Madrid Districts" within our TANDEM Cultural Program, we'll visit Madrid's Gran Via. It is one of the liveliest streets of the Spanish capital. Some call it "the broadway of Madrid" due to various theaters and cinemas it has. In addition to movies, musicals and variety theater, it is also an important shopping […]
Bollywood, as the film industry of India is know, will take place this 2016 in the city of Madrid, for the awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), which many identify as the South Asian equivalent of Oscar awards. Bollywood Awards 2016, a night full of color and entertainment This stellar celebration of Indian […]
Eat and learn: a delicious combination. Madrid is full of pastry shops with typical delicacies that delight both tourists and city inhabitants. Some of these bakeries are very old and have lived interesting stories and received illustrious visitors. We will visit some of the oldest and most traditional pastry shops located near the center of […]
If you like the performing arts, you may be glad to know that the Teatro Español of Madrid is organizing the fifth annual performing arts festival Frinje Madrid 2016, that will be held from 1 to 17 July at the Matadero Madrid, which have been selected 23 companies 800 proposals from more than 20 countries. […]
This week, the Cultural Program TANDEM will bring us summer cinema, and take us to watch the film "A Cambio de Nada" ("For nothing, in English") within the Festival of Open Air Cinema, Fescinal. This festival is being held in the park La Bombilla from July 14 to September 10, with many interesting films. A […]
What is the typical fast food of Madrid? Find it out in the Plaza Mayor. The "Plaza Mayor" (Main Square) is a space present in almost all cities in Spain, and is part of the country's traditions. In the past it functioned as a center of social and political life of the cities, as well […]
This week we're going to laugh a little in the theater, watching the play Chefs, an amused look on the world of gastronomy. It tells the story of a famous chef who has lost his inspiration and has to rely on a disparate team of chefs to create a spectacular and innovative recipe and keep […]
This week on "Madrid district to district": Chamberi District Chamberi is one of the most traditional and genuine districts of Madrid. It's formed by six neighborhoods, and most of them are residential. But because of its central location in the Spanish capital, it hosts many commercial areas, with many shops, bars and restaurants. It also […]
Madrid is a very old city, whose origins date back to many centuries. For its corners the memory of past lives breathes, hidden, and echoes disturbing and mysterious stories able to awaken intense and varied feelings. black legends, macabre events, unsolved mysteries and supernatural phenomena beyond our reason. The tour / show "Intrigues and Mysteries […]
TANDEM language exchange meeting Once more we will meet at the bar La Lata montada, which is on the same street as the school, just a few meters away. It will be a very interesting "tertulia", where you can practice English, German or Spanish while you discuss on various topics and meet new people. La […]
Following the 5th Centenary of Bosch Exhibition (El Bosco) at the Prado Museum, now you can follow the celebration of the Centenary at the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with the works belonging to the Spanish Royal Collections, which are located in the monastery. Bosch dispenses presentations for lovers of art, but […]
Alfred Hitchcock is considered one of the most talented creators of the 20th century. This exhibition reveals some of the keys to his style and places the film-maker in his historical context, analyzing his influence on the behavior of society at the time. An exhibition portraying Hitchcock as an artist, as an author, as a […]
Picture by: Secretos de Madrid The presence of Jews in Madrid is almost as old as the city itself. For many centuries they have lived in harmony with the people and authorities of Madrid, and have left a mark discreet but lasting in some parts of the city and its culture. Discover some corners of […]
Originally premiered in Madrid’s Teatro Price in 1914, the team led by Oliver Díaz and Giancarlo del Mónaco provides an updated version of this lyrical three-act drama set in a travelling circus with a clown as its main character. Cast: Musical direction: Oliver Diaz Stage direction: Giancarlo del Monaco Scenography: William Orlandi Locker room: Jesus […]
This weekend our recommendation to enjoy Madrid is the exhibition about the Spanish designer Jesus del Pozo. In this exhibition you can discover the creative process of this genius of Spanish fashion through 50 original pieces. Jesus del Pozo approached the art through his work. Their designs embody a plastic, poetic or artistic idea. Jesus […]
A History of Musical Recording is an exhibition that shows the evolution of technology on music capture and reproduction, analyzing their cultural influence. Technological innovation that began with the autograph background and culminated with the MP3 player has in the creation, production and consumption of music. This project is the merry encounter of music with […]
After passing through the Rockoxhuis Museum of Antwerp (Belgium), the exhibition The Art of Clara Peeters arrives in Madrid, with works from one of the few women artists active in Europe during the first half of the seventeenth century. Organized in collaboration with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp, the exhibition brings together […]
This week we will combine our usual language exchange meeting with a lively session of ballroom dancing, brought by the Mambo Soho Club community. Music by Byron Carrera, plus several live songs to dance. First we'll have the exchange, from 8 pm, in the Cuatro Gatos Music Café in Madrid. You can come with your […]
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