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GREC

FESTIVAL OF BARCELONA

ENJOY SUMMER NIGHT EVENTS

RESTAURANTS WITH TERRACES AND GARDENS

AGENDA WITH MORE THAN 200 ACTIVITIES

SUMARIO July 2017

Music at the Sant Pau Modernista Site.

08 FESTIVALS Grec Festival The best international shows in theatre, dance, music and circus invade the stages of Barcelona. 14 ART Cutting-edge exhibitions A variety of exhibitions focusing on cutting-edge ideas. 18 FOOD AND DRINK Charming terraces, courtyards and gardens Restaurantes donde comer bien y disfrutar del buen tiempo.

20 IN THE CITY Refreshing activities Film, museums, sport, music... Culture for all ages and Summer Nights at the city’s landmark sights. 23 SHOPPING Your summer kit Swimwear and towels, hats and sunglasses… Everything you need. 25 AGENDA More than 200 daily activities.

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THE HOT LIST July 2017

Festival, at Fòrum beach, with Armin Van Buuren and others.

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FREE FILMS AT THE BEACH P. 20

A free season of independent cinema.

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OPERA P. 41

Il Trovatore by Verdi at Gran Teatre del Liceu.

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GREC 2017, theatre, music, dance and circus for all ages.

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MÚSICA P. 41

Ireland’s U2 at Olympic Stadium.

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SPORT P. 43

A big party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Barcelona Olympics.

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EXHIBITION P. 25

The Way Things Do at Fundació Miró.

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FESTIVAL P. 44

The singer Imany performs at Palau de la Música Catalana to kick off the Festival Mas i Mas, a classic event in the city.

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Ibstage Star Galas at Gran Teatre del Liceu.

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Sting, a true classic performer at Festival de Pedralbes.

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PRIDE PARADE P. 20

Demanding rights and partying at Moll de la Fusta.

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FILM P. 11

Outdoor film screenings at Sala Montjuïc.

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FESTIVAL P. 40

Barcelona Beach

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SUMMER NIGHTS P. 18

Activities to enjoy summer nights at the best venues in the city (Sant Pau Modernista Site, Casa de les Punxes, Palau Baró Quadras,…)

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Unite with Tomorrowland features the best electronic music at Parc de Can Zam (Santa Coloma de Gramanet), with Steve Aoki and other international artists.

TOURISM DESK July 2017

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FESTIVALS

GREC: a great festival invades the city THE WORLD’S BEST THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE AND CIRCUS SHOWS GROW IN NUMBER IN BARCELONA EVERY SUMMER AS PART OF THE GREC FESTIVAL BY MARÍA V. VELASCO

Another summer has arrived and Barcelona isonce more brimming with creativity thanks to the Grec Festival, which this year’s 41st edition is packed with a host ofshowsfrom these four areas–theatre, music, dance and circus– and divided into two main sections: Grec Montjuïc and Grec City. The activities on the hill of Montjuïc,theheartoftheGrec, arecentredaroundtheclassical theatre that gives the Festival its name, as well as six other venues: Teatre Lliure,

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Plaça de Margarita Xirgu, Mercat de les Flors, Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya, Sala Hiroshima and Fundació Joan Miró. Several other venues scattered throughoutthecityarealsostagingmany shows: Sala Barts, Jamboree, Harlem JazzClub,L’Auditori,TeatreRomea,Sala Villarroel, Lliure de Gràcia, Sala Beckett, Teatre Nacional... but other landmarks in the city are also hosting activities, such as La Pedrera or Biblioteca de Catalunya. The Festival also sets its sights abroad and is therefore

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MINIGREC

CULTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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1. Teatre Grec. 2. ‘Fidelis Fortibus’. 3. Bill Evans. 4. ‘The GreatTamer’. featuring the Mediterranean region. Artistsfromvariouscitiesalongitsshoreswill showcase their creations as part of this year’sGrecGreekroute.Andtherearefour otherroutes:GrecSummerNights,toenjoy the Festival outdoors under the stars onMontjuïc;GrecSelection,featuringthe biggest names for the most demanding audiences;GrecwiththeFamily,forspectatorsofallages,andGrecExplorers,highlightingnewperformanceforms,languages and spaces.

The Grec Festival has also programmed shows that are ideal for families with children of all ages. Some of these MiniGrec activities include Pop-up at the Fundació Miró on July 7 and 8, a show by the theatre company Teatro delle Briciole in which a book becomes the main protagonist. Another highlight is My Baby Is A Queen (pictured below), a show for babies and their families, which tackles the subject of difference and the way we perceive it. It can be seen at Mercat de les Flors on July 15 and 16.

Theatre

Euripides’ Troyanas (The Trojan Women, show in Spanish) is one of the most important Greek works in this year’s Grec. The Trojan women will take to the stage to explain the abuses to which they have been subjected. As part of the sameroute,DimitrisPapaioannou’sThe

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1. Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company. 2. Sala Barts. 3. ‘Invisibles’. GREC CREATION

FACTORIES OF CREATIVITY One of the Grec’s parallel activities is Grec Creation, focusing on factories of creativity, permanent spaces in which a joint work has been completed and whose result can also be seen in the Festival’s programme. The spaces are: Graner, Centre de Creació Fabra i Coats (pictured), Caldera de les Corts, Hangar, El Central del Circ, Sala Beckett and Teatre Nacional de Catalunya. Make sure you visit them all.

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Great Tamer, a wordless show, displays hiscommitmenttovisualtheatre.Camus’ Caligula(showinSpanish)asdirectedby MarioGasispartofGrecSummerNights. While highlights of Grec Explorers includes the Philoctetes-inspired Inflammation du verbe vivre (show in French) and Who Is Me. Pasolini (show in Spanish), directed by Álex Rigola, which portraysthepersonalityoftheItaliandirector. MajorshowsinGrecCityincludenew productions of Lorca’s Bodas de sangre (Blood Wedding, show in Spanish) and Les véritables aventures de Don Quichotte de La Mancha (in Spanish, Catalan and French with Spanish and French surtitles),basedonthebookbyCervantes and combining puppets and actors.

Music

The various venues of Grec Montjuïc will feature the singer-songwriter Mayte Martín performing music other than her usualflamencoatTeatreGreconJuly 6.There will also be one of the greatvoices of Italian song at the same venue, Vinicio Capossela (July 10), and on July 31 the classical music conductor Jordi Savall will perform Hesperión, a journeythroughtheMediterraneanusingthe common thread of the figure of Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Moroccan traveller. Three flamenco singers will also perform together at Teatre Grec on July 16:

Linares,ArcángelandMarinaHerediain ashowentitledTempodeluz,withsongs ranging from the more traditional forms offlamencotothemostinnovativestyles. Highlights of some of the music shows scattered throughout the city are BillEvans&DeadBrownBandatJamboree,performinganeveningofjazzfusion onJuly1and2,andjazzandflamencoas performed by the Carles Benavent Trio on July 4 and 5. Four female performers are featured at Sala Barts: the Afro-Peruvian Susana Baca (July 3); JoanaSerrat,performingCatalanfolk,countryandpop(July5);thesoulmusicofSaraPi(July21)and MariaGadu,thechildprodigyofBrazilian music(July19),aswellasGalicia’sLuarna Lubre(July11)andJohnPizzarelli(July13) at the same venue. And the big eventatL’Auditori on July 13 is Bowie Symphonic – Blackstar in Concert, as performed by the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra reinterpreting the songs of Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, as part of the programmeoftheDavidBowieisexhibition at the Museu del Disseny.

Dance

Grec Selection has been designed for themostdemandingaudiences,including some of the most important names on the international scene. The route will be launched with the

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openingshowoftheFestival(July1and2) attheTeatreGrec:theDresdenFrankfurt DanceCompany,withchoreographiesby JacopoGodani,aswellasLaFiestabythe dancer Israel Galván at the same venue on July 4 and 5. AspartofGrecMontjuïcatMercatde lesFlorsonJuly7and8,thereistheshow CementarybytheAeritesDanceCompany,anurbanballetbyayoungGreekcompany.AndonJuly24,oneofthepromising newtalentsofFrenchdance,CieAccrorap will present Douar.

Circus

Contemporary circus will be represented by Invisibles on July 10 to 12 at Mercat de les Flors and CorroC from July 10 to 13 at the Museu d’Arqueologia, anEscarlata Circusproduction.There is Halka’sMoroccanacrobatictraditionin itsmostcontemporaryformatTeatreGrec onJuly12and13.AndCircusRonaldo will presentFidelisFortibusinPlaçaMargarita Xirgu from July 13 to 16..

Film

Film also features in the Festival. One of the city’smostpopular outdoor summer venues, Sala Montjuïc, has set aside three nights (June 30 and July 26 and 31) for a season of films related to the Mediterranean, including live music (a short film and a feature film on each night). www.festivalgrec.barcelona

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ART

Cutting-edge exhibitions THE MOST DIVERSE ARTISTIC PROPOSALS CENTRED ON CUTTING-EDGE EXHIBITIONS CAN BE SEEN THIS MONTH IN THE CITY’S MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Three of this summer’s biggest art events will take place on Montjuïc, wheretheFundacióJoanMiró,CaixaForum and Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) are all staging fascinating temporary yet topical exhibitions. The Way Things Do at the Fundació Miró (until October 1) pays tribute to three artists from the legendary eponymous film by Peter Fischli and David Weiss, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its premiere.SerafínÁlvarez, Cécile B. Evans and Daniel Jacoby & Yu Araki present three re-readings of

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the mythical chain reaction of objects by exploring the notion of circuit and traces, the role of objects in relation to audiences or the nature of interactions between data, machines and artificial intelligence. The work of Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) and his constant research into Italian artistic tradition is the star of Dream or Reality. The World of Giorgio de Chirico at CaixaForum from July 19 to October 22. The third show on Montjuïc is Ismael 2. ‘Björk Digital’.

1. The photographs of Duane Michals can be seen at Fundación Mapfre until September 10. Smith, The Beauty and The Monsters, whichisrunningatMNACuntilSeptember 17. The exhibition covers the entire career ofSmith, who was born in Barcelona in 1886, with works from his various disciplines: sculpture, illustration, graphic design, interior design... Make the most of your visit to the museum by climbingtoitsrooftopterraceandenjoying magnificent views of the city. One of the biggest exhibitions that began this spring is Mediapro Live, which also includes parallel activities. ThefirstisatPalauRobertuntilSeptember 24 and aims to show how information and entertainment can reach all pointsontheplanetinrealtime.Screeningsofthe production company’smain projects have been scheduled in a tent located in the venue’s garden. ThephotographsofAmerica’sDuane Michals are the star exhibits of a show at the Fundación Mapfre (until September 10), while Björk Digital at CCCB untilSeptember 24 portraysan emotional and personal journey through the creative music and universe of this Icelandic artist. visitbarcelona.com/agenda

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IN MUSEUMS

DAVID BOWIE Bowie is the featured star of a retrospective entitled David Bowie is at the Museu de Disseny, with parallel activities including Bowie Symphonic (July 13) at L’Auditori, in which an orchestra performs the singer’s last album; Bowie Talks, discussions on his work and personality; Bowie Listening Room (July 4), playing his discography on vinyl, and Bowie Cinema (July 13 and August 24), featuring films and documentaries about him, all in the museum’s auditorium. ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ museudeldisseny/en

SUMMER IN THE MUSEUMS

The museus in the city have organised several interesting activities for the summer months. Thanks to Summer in the Museums you can choose your favourite discipline (art, technology, science, archaeology, history...) and favourite activities (workshops, treasure hunts, shows, routes and itineraries, music, dramatized visits, screenings…). Activities for all tastes and people aged three and over. The best way to learn while having fun. barcelona.cat/estiu

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FOOD AND DRINK

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Charming terraces, courtyards and gardens BARCELONA’S CLIMATE IS PERFECT FOR ENJOYING FINE FOOD ON TERRACES, COURTYARDS AND GARDENS ALL YEAR ROUND, BUT IT IS EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE WHEN GOOD WEATHER ARRIVES Breakfast, a traditional glass of vermouth at noon or dinner, much of the city’s foodlifeisenjoyedoutdoors.Terracesby thesea,boulevardsandpromenades,or vantage points all compete with indoor spaces, courtyards and gardens in the shade, where plants help to create pleasant cool corners away from the hustle andbustle.Whateveryourchoice,Barcelona has a spot to suit everybody when itcomestosavouringitsrenownedcuisine. You choose the restaurant. Located on the slopes of Tibidabo, La Venta (Pl. Del Doctor Andreu, s/n) offers Mediterranean mar-

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ket cuisine in a Modernista building with three terraces and a viewing lounge. Another landmark restaurant housed in a Modernista building, the Windsor (Còrsega, 286), serves classic dishes and its terrace in the heart of the Eixample area is ideal in summer. Another classic restaurant with its own garden is Roig Robí (Sèneca, 20), including specialties such as cod, rice dishes,monkfishandkingprawns.Still in the line of market cuisine, a common feature of Barcelona’sbestcuisine,is El Mercader de 1. Windsor. 2. Roig Robi rice dish.

Gastronomy and tradition

l’Eixample (Mallorca, 239), with a private terrace for twenty-five people. Its menufeaturesseasonalproducts,qualityrawmaterialsandorganicproducts. Disfrutar (Villarroel, 163) can also be found in the Eixample district, a space that is proud of its Mediterranean character, both in its setting and inner courtyard and in its fun, modern, avant-garde cuisine. El Principal de l’Eixample (Provence, 286) also has a garden courtyard. The restaurant is housed in a stately building with a unique touch: a library and music room share space with its dining areas. Its menu features Catalan cuisine with contemporary touches. Leaving courtyards behind, climb to the rooftop space of La Terraza del Claris (Pau Claris, 150), where you can enjoy summer nights tasting signature Mediterranean cuisine backed by live performances (bossa nova and DJs). Wine lovers will find a perfect place to dine at Monvínic (Diputació, 249). With a wine cellar of thousands of wines, it is a wine bar and culinary space and also has a pleasant inner courtyard. Restaurant 3 (Enric Granados, 83) also combines a cocktail bar and gastronomic space, with a delightful terrace with natural light that is perfect for groups. Dining surrounded by plants and savouring striking signature dishes is what can be found at Acontraluz (Milanesat, 19). One final excellent option is a mansion with an inner courtyard in Barcelona’s uptown area: El Trapío (Esperança, 25), serving market cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. More information on the free app at apps.barcelonaturisme.com

TWO FARMHOUSES IN THE CITY

If you want to know what it was like living in 11th-century Barcelona, Can Cortada (Av. De l’Estatut de Catalunya, s/n) offers a summer dining area in its garden in the setting of an old castle restored as a traditional Catalan farmhouse (known as a ‘masía’), and it even has its own Roman defence tower! The space is considered to be artistic heritage of the city (pictured above). While the restaurant Can Travi Nou (Jorge Manrique, s/n), also housed in a former 17th-century farmhouse, offers Mediterranean market cuisine with garden dining, a privileged setting that will make you feel like you are in the midst of nature despite being in the city (pictured below). Both can be found in the neighbourhood of Horta, at the foot of the Collserola range.

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IN THE CITY

Refreshing activities FILM, MUSIC, SPORT, MUSEUMS... CULTURE FOR ALL. AND TO SURVIVE THE HEAT, SUMMER NIGHTS WITH A HOST OF REFRESHING ACTIVITIES

Summer Nights

The city’s landmark sights can also be enjoyed in the evening during summer as part of Nits d’estiu (Summer Nights), a programme of activities that includes guided tours and shows. Some of them in Modernista buildings. La Pedrera offers a visual tour of Gaudí’s work and a drink on its rooftop terr a c e while enjoying live jazz. Nearby, you can combine a 2 guidedtourandconcertatCasa Batlló, with a performancebyMonicaGreenon July 3 and 25. Therearegardenperformances everyThursdayattheSantPauModernistaSite aspartofWorldMusicConcerts, featuringamongothersthetangoofMarceloMercadanteandJuanCuacci(July6) and the folkmusic of Ethno Catalonia. CasesSingulars give you the chance ofvisitingmajorheritagelandmarksinBar-

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celonaaspartofdramatizedvisitsthatinclude a complementary glass of cava. TheseincludeCasaAmatller(Thursdays) and Palau Baró de Quadras (July 13 and 27). A fusion of music and gastronomy in a Modernista setting is possible at Casa delesPunxes,withFridaysinvolvingatour of the building combined with music, cava and ‘montadito’ snacks. While Palau Güell offers music, drinks, a brief tour and outstandingviews. Museums have also joined in the activities of Summer Nights. CaixaForum hosts performing arts,dance,concerts... Performances in July includeCuba’s Omar Sosa (July 5), the percussionshowEpp!(Ju3 ly 12), Swing (July 19) and Café Saumell, playing 19th-century ‘habanera’ music (July 26). AndCosmoCaixahasprogrammedaseasonoffilmsrelatedtoitsTalkingBrainsexhibition entitled CosmoNitsdepel·lícula. FilmalsofeaturesatPobleEspanyol. Sing Along (July7), offering film musicals

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1. Live jazz at La Pedrera. 2. Beach Festival. 3. Casa de les Punxes. and karaoke, and Mecal Air (Fridays) has outdoorscreeningsofthebestshortfilms from the Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival, shown in original versions (V.O.) with Spanish and Englishsubtitles.AndtheRiuEstiufestival features comedy shows everySaturday. Another way to enjoy the evening is to dine under the stars at the Fabra Observatory while watching the heavens and enjoying great views of the city. Make the most of its guided tours.

Music

The Festival Jardins de Pedralbes continues until July 14, combining music and gastronomy.July’sperformancesinclude Sting(July6),Broadway&WestEndDivas (July7),PauDonésleadingJarabedePalo (July8),Air(July10),YannTiersen(July11), Rodger Hodgson (July 12), Ludovico Einaudi (July 13) and Art Garfunkel (July 14). The Cruïlla BarcelonaSummer Festival will once again take place at Parc del Fòrum on July 7, 8 and 9, with an eclectic line-upkickingoffwithJamiroquai(July7). On July 15, the Barcelona Beach Festival will pack the Fòrum beach and Parc de la Pau with fans of electronic music. Anothermust-seeeventisthe Mas i Mas Festival (from July 28 to September


3), including concerts in various spaces around the city. And Ireland’sU2 willplay the OlympicStadium on July 18. Not forgetting classical music, Palau de la Música is presenting Mahler’s Third (July 10) and L’Auditori hasaconcertofcarillonperformers(July 2).ElLiceuisfeaturingVerdi’sIltrovatore (July 17 to 21), The Merry Widow opera by Franz Lehár (July 27) and IbstageStar Galas (July 22), which will bring together someoftheworld’sgreatestdancestars atoneofthemajorinternationalvenues. SPORT

SAILING AND A MEMORY OF BARCELONA ‘92 Barcelona is hosting the 10th edition of the PuigVela Clàssica Regatta from July 12 to 15. In addition, July 25 also commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona with a free party open to everybody in the Olympic Ring and activities for all. It is also worth visiting the exhibitionThatSummer of ‘92 at the Museu Olímpic.The museum has scheduled free entrance from July 23 toSeptember 3.

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U2 to perform at Olympic Stadium. The city’s parks also become musical venues in summer, with 50 free concerts as part of Music in the Parks.

Film and opera

From June 29 to August 3, Cinema lliure a la platja offers screenings of independent films on Barcelona and surrounding beaches. In the city, the screenings take place at the beach of Sant Sebastià. And as part of Liceu a la fresca (July 21), Verdi’s Il trovatore can be seen in four outdoor locations.

Multiculturalism

Another regular summer event is the main Gay Pride of the Mediterranean celebration: Pride Barcelona, a celebration demanding rights at Moll de la Fusta from June 28 to July 9. And the Holi Festival of Colours (July 29) will fill Montjuïc with festivity, music and colours .

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With the family

The largest theme park in Spain, PortAventura, guarantees a day full of fun. It is made up of three parks: PortAventura, Ferrari Land, with Europe’s highest and fastest vertical accelerator, and Caribe Aquatic Park, including pools, slides and lots of water. Get there by train (PasseigdeGràciastation)orbus(9.30amand 11am daily from Balmes, 5). In CaixaForum, Petits cinèfils initiates young children into the cinema. You can enjoy Japanese paper theatre, puppets and theatrical tales at Poble Espanyol. And for the more daring, the Museu Egipci has organised an activity for childrenwhowanttospendanightdiscoveringmysteries(July8and9).Andtwomore recommendedvisits:theAquarium,with Europe’s largest oceanarium and activities,andTibidaboAmusementPark,with its outstanding views. visitbarcelona.com/agenda

TOMORROWLAND Tomorrowland arrives in Spain for the first time on July 29 at Parc de Can Zam in Santa Coloma de Gramanet. This renowned Belgian festival is one of the world’s most well known in terms of electronic music. Some of the performers include Steve Aoki (pictured) and Afrojack.

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SHOPPING

Your summer kit

TERRACES, BEACHES AND A CITY STROLL UNDER THE SUN. YOU WILL NEED SUNGLASSES, HATS, SWIMWEAR... YOU CAN FIND THEM ALL IN BARCELONA

Barcelona offers a range of the highest quality sunglasses that also look great, an accessory that is very necessary to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays. In business since 1902, Óptica Cottet includes a wide range of eyewear products by the most important brands. It hasanextensiverangeofshops, including its headquarters in Portal de l’Àngel, 40, housed in a century-old building. And you can find the most contemporary range of sunglasses in the heart of the RaCYRIANO

AND DON’T FORGET YOUR PET If you are with you pet and want it to also wear the best accessories, go to Cyriano (Bori i Fontestà, 11), a shop in Barcelona of the first Spanish luxury company in pet accessories, offering an innovative quality fashion collection. Its motto: “We love dog. We love fashion.”

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val at Bassol Gallery (Doctor Dou, 19), with its commitment to quality and designs with a distinctive touch. The latest word in swimwear can be found at La Perla, a boutique selling beachwear and loungewear for men and women located at Passeig de Gràcia, 73. And if you want to renewyour accessoriesbyfollowingthelatesttrends, go to La Mallorquina (pictured), another classic with more than 50 years of experience (Pl. Universitat,7).PuntoBlanco, arenownedCatalanmanufacturer of underwear, has a range of beachwear called Aquawear. It can be found at Mallorca, 255, Gran de Gràcia, 127, and at the Diagonal Mar shopping centre. Designed and manufactured in Barcelona,Malahierbaofferswomen’s clothing in the neighbourhood of Gràcia (Bonavista, 26), exclusive products at reasonable prices. And another more traditional Catalan firm, Erre de Raso, sells beach bags, sneakers… for a cosmopolitan urban look. barcelonashoppingline.com

Agenda

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SPORT 10TH EDITION OF PUIG VELA CLÀSSICA REGATTA

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SUMMER NIGHTS DRAMATIZED VISIT AND GLASS OF CAVA AT PALAU BARÓ DE QUADRAS…

PORTAVENTURA WORLD: ATTRACTIONS FOR ALL THE FAMILY, INCLUDING NEW FERRARI LAND

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jects that capture new aspects of today’s society.

ACTIVITIES July 2017

EXHIBITIONS

ARXIU FOTOGRÀFIC DE BARCELONA (Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 34 20. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. arxiufotografic.bcn.cat/en FREE Oleguer Junyent, photographer. Around the world and back to the Born Until Oct 14. Coinciding with the exhibition at the Museu Frederic Marès (see below), this show highlights the photographic work of Junyent. ARXIU HISTÒRIC DE LA CIUTAT DE BARCELONA (Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). T. 93 256 22 55. MonFri 9am-8.30pm; Sat 10am8pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. barcelona.cat/arxiuhistoric FREE The City of Barcelona Historical Archive Until Apr 30, 2018. This key city institution marks its centenary, with information about its history, role as a research centre, and future plans. CAIXAFORUM (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 476 86 00. 10am-8pm. Every Wed in July and August: 10am-11pm. €4. Under-16s, free. http://obrasociallacaixa.org Tony Oursler. L7-L5/Imponderable Until Sep 3. See two works produced by video artist Oursler, one in 1984 and the other in 2015. Windows on the world Until Sep 3. A series of short films explore the lives of different communities in Africa, Asia and South America. 20th FotoPres “la Caixa” Until Jul 30. Ten winning digital photography pro-

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The world of Giorgio Chirico. Dream or reality? Jul 19-Oct 22. The work of Chirico (1888-1978) is characterised by non-stop investigation on different planes; this show looks back to his earliest creative phases.

CASTELL DE MONTJUÏC (Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 256 44 45. 10am8pm. Last entry: 7.30pm. €5. Reduced: €3. Under-16s free. First Sunday of month and other Sundays after 3pm, free. ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ castelldemontjuic/es Montjuïc, the construction of a castle Permanent exhibition about Montjuïc and its castle. Doble Creu. Permanent exhibition of sculpture by Carles Berga. Montjuïc. 100 years of posters Until Aug 30. This show looks at some of the posters featuring key events staged on the ‘mountain’ of Montjuïc in the past century. CENTRE DE CULTURA CONTEMPORÀNIA DE BARCELONA (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 306 41 00. Tue-Sun, public holidays 11am-8pm. Last entry: 7.30pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Björk Digital: €14.50. Reduced: €12.50. Photobook: €6. Reduced: €4. Under-12s, free. Sunday 3pm-8pm, free. www.cccb.org Photobook phenomenon Until Aug 27. New perspectives on the importance and impact of photobooks in today’svisual culture. Björk Digital Until Sep 24.Itinerant virtual reality exhibition featuring video and digital works produced by the Icelandic performer in collaboration with top programmers and visual artists from around the world. COSMOCAIXA (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. T. 93 212 60 50. 10am-8pm. €4. Under-16s, free. http://obrasociallacaixa.org The Material Room Permanent exhibition.Voyage through the history of the Universe. 3D Planetarium: Is anybody out there? Permanent exhibition. Installation for discovering space. The flooded forest Permanent exhibition. Living exhibit with over 100 species from the Brazilian jungle.

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Two faces of the Antarctic No end date. See this unique area from two very different perspectives. Talking brains No end date. Examining the human brain from the point of view of its linguistic functions.

EL BORN CENTRE DE CULTURA I MEMÒRIA (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). T. 93 256 68 51. Tue-Sun, public holidays (site and exhibitions): 10am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Permanent exhibition: €4.40. Reduced: €3.08. Free for under-16s. Temporary exhibition: €4.40. Sunday 3pm-8pm and first Sunday of month all day, free. elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria. Under an emblematic 19th-century market, discover an archaeological site from 1700. Barcelona 1700. From stones to people (Sala Villarroel) Permanent exhibition about life in the city 300 years ago. Memories of a market Until Nov 26. Discover the history of the municipal market that was on this site for many years - first as an outdoor one then inside the metal and glass structure that still stands - before it became the cultural centre it is today. FREE The Born vindicated (1971-2001) Jul 11-Nov 26. In 1971 the Born market stopped being Barcelona’s main wholesaler for fresh fruit and vegetables. For the next 30 years local assocations and residents saw to the space being used for cultural events. FREE Create markets, create a city Until Jul 2. Illustrations of Barcelona’s different covered markets. ESPAI VOLART-FUNDACIÓ VILA CASAS (Ausiàs Marc, 22 ). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 481 79 85. Temp exhibitions: Tue-Fri 5pm-8.30pm; Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Mon and public holidays. €1. www.fundaciovilacasas.com FUNDACIÓ ANTONI TÀPIES (Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 487 03 15. Tue-Sun 10am7pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing time. Closed Mon. €7. Students and over65s: €5.60. 16 year olds and under, free. www.fundaciotapies.org


Permanent exhibition Extensive collection of artworks by Tàpies. Allan Sekula. Collective Sisyphus Until Sep 25. Sekula (1951-2013) was a US photographer, writer and film-maker. This is the first solo show of his work to be held in Spain. Antoni Tàpies, collection. Objects Until Sep 25. At the end of the 1960s, coinciding with his increasing political activity, the late Catalan artist started expanding the use of objects in his art.

FUNDACIÓ CATALUNYA-LA PEDRERA (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Tel. 902 202 138. 10am8pm. €4. www.lapedrera.com Zoòtrop Until Jul 16. Catalan artist Frederic Amat is one of the most notable contemporary creatives on the local scene, and particularly renowned for his paintings and stage designs. FUNDACIÓ JOAN MIRÓ (Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 443 94 70. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-8pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Last entry: 30 mins before closing. €12. Reduced: €7. Temporary exhibition: €7. Reduced: €5. Espai 13: €2.50. Under-15s, free. www.fmirobcn.org Joan Miró. CollectionThe most important public collection of workby the Catalan artist has been given an updated presentation. Éluard, Cramer, Miró - À toute épreuve, more than a book Until Jul 2. This show re-creates the creative process behind Miró’s book based on an eponymous collection of poems by Paul Éluard. The Way Things Do Until Oct 1. A tribute to the film The Way Things Go, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It features three installations by up-and-coming artists, and a screening of the film. Espai 13: One Foot Out. Expeditions and Diasporas Until Sep 11. Artistic works from outside the usual circuits of Barcelona contemporary art. Until July 2, the featured artist is Adrià Julià whose work deals with memory, resistance, displacement and the erosion resulting from the interdependence of people and their environment. From July 14, Martin Llavaneras takes over for the final phase, using video, sculpture and other media to express his interest in dynamic activities capable of recoding spaces.

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Photography in the Foyer: From a Pixel a Poem Until Sep 17. Based on the concept celebrated by Catalan poet Joan Brossa that ‘art is life and life is transformation’, artist Cloe Masotta uses her phone camera to capture, and change, objects she encounters.

FUNDACIÓ SUÑOL (Pg. de Gràcia, 98). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. T. 93 496 10 32. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 4pm-8pm; Sat 4pm-8pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. €4. Reduced: €3. www.fundaciosunol.org Oriol Vilapuig. The sexual night Until Sep 2. Show featuring 30 works by the artist, many of which haven’t been shown in public before. Camins encontrats – Miralda Until Sep 2. Second part of the ‘Camins encontrats’ series that aims to assess the scope and impact of the exhibition system. This time, two works by Catalan artist Antoni Miralda are shown, from 1977 and 2003-2007. Act 38: Mònica Planes Jul 6-Sep 2. Winner of the 2016 Han Nefkens-UB Postgraduates scholarship, Planes here shows the project that earned her the award, a study of new relations between humans and our daily life spaces. FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE Casa Garriga i Nogués (Diputació, 250). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 401 26 03. Mon 2pm-8pm; TueSat 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays 11am-7pm. Last entry: 30 mins before closing. €3. Mon 2pm-8pm, free. www.fundacionmapfre.org Duane Michals Until Sep 10. Exhibition of work by US photographer renowned for the way he works with images, such as incorporating text into his work and creating narrative sequences. THE GAUDÍ EXHIBITION CENTER Museu Diocesà (Pla de la Seu, 7). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). T. 93 268 75 82. 10am-8pm. €15. Reduced: €7.50, €12. Under-8s, free. www.gaudiexhibitioncenter.com Walking with Gaudí Permanent exhibition featuring virtual reality and other technologies that give you the chance to delve into the life and work of the genius architect. HASH MARIHUANA & HEMP MUSEUM (Ample, 35). M: Drassanes (L3), Barceloneta (L4). T. 93 319 75 39. 10am-10pm.

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Public holidays 2pm-10pm. €9. Under-13s, free (when accompanied by an adult).www.hashmuseum.com Permanent exhibition Discover the past, present and future of the cannabis plant and its potential for industrial, nutritional, medicinal and leisure uses.

JARDÍ BOTÀNIC DE BARCELONA (Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 256 41 60. Permanent exhibition: 10am-7pm. €3.50. Reduced: €1.70. Combined ticket with Museu Blau: €7. Reduced: €3.50. Under16s, free. First Sunday of the month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuciencies.cat Permanent exhibition Mediterranean plants from around the world. Bonsai show Weekends and public holidays 10.30am-6.30pm. Permanent exhibition featuring a collection donated by the family of Pere Duran i Farell, a leading Catalan industrialist and bonsai aficionado. LA VIRREINA. CENTRE DE LA IMATGE (La Rambla, 99). M: Liceu (L3). T. 93 316 10 00. Tue-Sun, public holidays noon-8pm. ajuntament.barcelona.cat/lavirreina/en/ FREE Paula Rego Jul 8-Oct 8. A selection of works by the Portuguese painter and illustrator, who’s been at the forefront of the feminist art movement for decades. MUSEU D’ARQUEOLOGIA DE CATALUNYA-BARCELONA (Pg. de Santa Madrona, 39-41). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). T. 93 423 21 49. Tue-Sat 9.30am-7pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-2.30pm. Closed Mon. €5.50. Reduced: €4. Under-8s, free. www.mac.cat Permanent exhibition Take a trip through Catalonia’s past, stretching from pre-historic times via the Ibers, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Visigoths, with a splendid collection of objects found around the region from each of these eras. Navigating Aigüamolls Until Jul 2.This show presents for the first time the results of underwater excavations from two Iberian sites, and features the remains of boats that help us understand better the maritime sector of the time. MUSEU BLAU. MUSEU DE LES CIÈNCIES NATURALS DE BARCELONA (Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, Parc del Fòrum). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). T.

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93 256 60 02. Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-8pm. Last entry: 30 mins before closing. Closed Mon (except public holidays). €6. Reduced: €2.70. Temporary exhibition: €6.50. Reduced: €4.50. Combined ticket with Jardí Botànic: €7. Reduced: €3.50. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuciencies.cat Planet Life Permanent exhibition about the history of life and evolution of the planet. Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous Until Sep 3. Created by the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C., the main exhibit of this show is a 15-metre skeleton of a Spinosaurus. FREEPèlapèl UntilOct29.Anamazinglessonin precisioncomesfromartistOlgaMuñoz,who createsextremeclose-upimagesofanimals, hairbyhair(pèlapèlinCatalan),asawayto portraytheirinnateenergy.

MUSEU CAN FRAMIS. FUNDACIÓ VILA CASAS (Roc Boronat, 116-126). M: Glòries (L1), Poblenou & Llacuna (L4). T. 93 320 87 36. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Mon and public holidays. €5. Reduced: €2. Temp exhibitions: €2. www.fundaciovilacasas.com And in another city it’s also sunrise Until Jul 23. Solo exhibition by Xavier Prat (1957-2007), a Catalan artist born in Peru who focused his attention on Barcelona in the ’80s, with themes such as the port, city nightlife and domestic life. MACBA. MUSEU D’ART CONTEMPORANI (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: Universitat (L1, L2), Sant Antoni (L2). T. 93 412 08 10. Mon, Wed-Fri 11am-7.30pm; Sat 10am9pm; Sun and public holidays 10am3pm. Last entry: 30 mins before closing. Closed Tue (except public holidays). €10 (valid for one month). Reduced: €8. Under-14s free. www.macba.cat Akram Zaatari. Against photography Until Sep 25. A summarised history of the Arab Image Foundation, which features a wide range of photographic material from the Middle East, North Africa and the Arab Diaspora. Forensic Architecture Until Oct 15. Forensic Architecture is a little-known research group that uses novel methods to investigate human rights abuses.


Mostreig #1. Documents on stage Until Sep 22. A series of materials from the museum’s archive which aims to be both a demonstration of what is contained therein as well as an opportunity for analysis by the institution about what isn’t.

MUHBA EL CALL (Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 21 22. Wed, Fri 11am-2pm; Sat-Sun 11am7pm. €2.20. Reduced: €1.54. Under16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuhistoria.bcn.cat The Jews in Medieval Barcelona Permanent exhibition about the city’s historical Jewish community. MUHBA OLIVA ARTÉS (Espronceda, 142-146, Parc Central del Poblenou). T. 93 256 21 22. M: Poblenou (L4). Wed 4.30pm-8pm; Sat-Sun 11am3pm, 4pm-6pm. museuhistoria.bcn.cat FREE Interrogate Barcelona Permanent exhibition that traces change in the city from industrialisation to the 21st century. MUHBA PARK GÜELL (Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guarda). M: Vallcarca (L3). T. 93 256 21 22. 8am-9.30pm. Last entry: 9pm. The Casa de la Guarda is part of the visit to the Conjunt Monumental of Park Güell, and is subject to the conditions regarding access to Park Güell. €8. Reduced: €5.60. Under-7s, free. museuhistoria.bcn.cat; www.parkguell.cat Güell, Gaudí and Barcelona, the expression of an urban ideal Permanent audiovisual exhibition about Park Güell and the city at the time of modernisme. MUHBA PLAÇA DEL REI (Pl. del Rei). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 21 22. Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am8pm. Closed Mon. €7. Reduced: €5. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuhistoria.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition Archaeological site that lets you get to know the Roman colony of Barcino. Christianity, visigoths and the city Permanent exhibition about Barcelona in the late antiquity period. Images to believe Until Jan 14, 2018. Marking 500 years since the Protestant Reformation, this show looks at both Catholic and Protestant images from Europe and

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MUHBA REFUGI 307 (Nou de la Rambla, 169). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). T. 93 256 21 22. Guided tours: Sun 10.30am (English), 11.30am (Spanish) and 12.30pm (Catalan). Closed public holidays. €3.40. Prior reservation necessary: [email protected] or call 93 256 21 22. museuhistoria.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition 400 metres of tunnels let you sense the anguish felt by residents during air raids on the city during the Spanish Civil War. MUHBA SANTA CATERINA (Pl. de Joan Capri, s/n.). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 21 22. Mon-Sat 7.30am3.30pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. museuhistoria.bcn.cat FREE Permanent exhibition Archaeological remains among the foundations of the Santa Caterina market. MUHBA TEMPLE D’AUGUST (Paradís, 10). T. 93 256 21 22. M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Mon 10am-2pm; TueSat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-8pm. museuhistoria.bcn.cat FREE Permanent exhibition Visit the remains of Augustine’s temple, which dates from Roman Barcelona. MUHBA TURÓ DE LA ROVIRA (Marià Labèrnia, s/n) Bus: 119, V17. T. 93 256 21 22. General access has no fixed timetable. Museum area: Wed 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun 10am-3pm. museuhistoria.bcn.cat Barcelona to the limit This spot overlooking the city was used for anti-aircraft guns in the Civil War. MUHBA VIA SEPULCRAL ROMANA (Pl. de la Vila de Madrid). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 256 21 22. Tue, Thu 11am-2pm; Sat, Sun 11am-7pm. Closed Mon, Wed and Fri. €2. Reduced: €1.50. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuhistoria.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition This secondary Roman road was also the site for burials between the first and third centuries AD. MUHBA VIL·LA JOANA (Ctra. de l’Esglèsia, 104). FGC: Baixador de Vallvidrera. T. 93 256 21 22. Thu 10am2pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am5pm. Last entry: half an hour before closing. museuhistoria.bcn.cat

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FREE Permanent exhibition Beautiful historical farmhouse in Collserola park that has recently undergone renovation works.

MUSEU DE BADALONA (Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, 1. Badalona). M: Badalona Pompeu Fabra (L2). T. 93 384 17 50. Tue-Sat 10am-2pm, 5pm8pm. Sun and public holidays 10am2pm. Closed Mon. Temp exhibition: TueSat 5pm-8pm, Sun 10am-2pm. €6. Reduced: €1, €3, €4.80. Under-7s, free. www.museudebadalona.cat Baetulo, Roman city Permanent exhibition includes the remains of the steam baths and Decumanus Maximus street. FREE Elisa Reverter. Art, politics and exile Until Jul 23. Marking what would have been the 100th birthday of Badalona artist and writer Reverter, who died in 2009, the museum features different aspects of the career of this multitalented woman. FREE Homage by Badalona to Joan Peiró Jul 20-Sep 24. Peiró was a key figure in the Second Spanish Republic in the ’30s. The town where he worked, lived and started his career in trade unions pays tribute to him 75 years after he was killed by firing squad. MEB: MUSEU DE L’ERÒTICA DE BARCELONA (La Rambla, 96, bis). M: Liceu (L3), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 318 98 65. 10am-midnight. €9. Reduced: €8. Special prices for groups. www.erotica-museum.com Permanent exhibition Take a trip through the history of eroticism and its representation in art. MUSEU DE LA MÚSICA L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). T. 93 256 36 50. Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-6pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Sat, Sun 10am-7pm. Closed Mon. €6. Reduced: €4.50. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museumusica.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition. Enjoy a journey through the different periods that make up the history of music. MUSEU DE LA XOCOLATA Antic Convent de Sant Agustí (Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). T. 93 268 78 78. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. €6. Re-

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ductions available. Under-7s, free. www.museuxocolata.cat Permanentexhibition.ETheoriginsof chocolate,itsarrivalinEuropeinthe16thcenturyandtherelationshipithaswithBarcelona.

MUSEU DE LES CULTURES DEL MÓN (Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 23 00. Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Joint ticket for Museu Etnològic + Museu de les Cultures del Món: €5. Reduced: €3.50. Temp exhibition only: €2.20. Reduced: €1.50. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museuculturesmon.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition Explore the artistic heritage of different cultures from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. Dialogues with Africa. The memory of objects No end date. This exhibition is the result of a collective project by the museum, researchers at the University of Barcelona, and Catalans who were born in Africa. A l’intempèrie: the life of the last shepherds of Montseny Until Sep 29. Photographic exhibition about the last two men working in the Montseny natural park as shepherds, a job and way of life gradually disappearing from Catalonia. MUSEU DE MONTSERRAT (Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 Montserrat). FGC from Pl. Espanya (R5 line). Station: Monistrol de Montserrat + zip train. T. 93 877 77 45. 10am-6.45pm. €7. Reduced: €6. Children 8-16: €4. www.museudemontserrat.com Permanent exhibition Paintings by El Greco, Caravaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, Sisley, Degas, Pissarro, Miró, Dalí, Picasso... Anatomia d’una illa a ulls clucs Until Sep 11. A site specific installation created by Catalan artist Jordi Fulla to explore aesthetical and cultural tensions between East and West. Guillermo Pfaff Jul 1-Oct 8. Barcelona painter Pfaff tends to focus on self-criticism and reflection in his creative works. MUSEU DEL DISSENY DE BARCELONA Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona (Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). T. 93 256 68 00. Tue-Sun 10am8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Check website for prices and opening times of David Bowie Is. Permanent exhibitions: €6. Reduced: €4. Un-


der-16s, free. Sundays from 3pm-8pm and first Sunday of month, all day, free. www.museudeldisseny.cat David Bowie Is Until Sep 25. Extensive exhibition dedicated to the musical icon. Created by the V&A in London it includes photos, original costumes, album artwork and set designs, all highlighting Bowie’s innovation and imagination. From the world to the museum. Product design, cultural heritage Permanent exhibition showing daily objects from a museum perspective. Extraordinary! Collections of decorative arts and signature works (3rd-20th centuries). Permanent exhibition featuring art from the past 1700 years. The dressed body. Silhouettes and fashion (1550-2015) Permanent exhibition about how women have long altered their shapes using their clothes. Graphic design: from trade to profession (1940-1980) Permanent exhibition tracing the professionalisation of graphic design.

MUSEU DEL FUTBOL CLUB BARCELONA Estadi FCB (Aristides Maillol, s/n. Gates 7 and 9). M: Les Corts (L3). T. 902 18 99 00. 9.30am-7.30pm. €25. Reduced: €20. Under-6s, free. Some areas closed and opening hours reduced on match days. www.fcbarcelona.com Camp Nou Experience. Permanent exhibition that takes in the club’s 118 years of history and includes a visit to the stadium facilities. MUSEU DEL MODERNISME DE BARCELONA (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 272 28 96. Tue-Sat 10.30am7pm; Sun and public holidays 10.30am2pm. Closed Mon. €10. Reduced: €7. Children 6-16: €5. Under-6s, free. www.mmbcn.cat Permanent exhibition Over 350 works by 42 of the most important artists from Catalan modernisme, including Ramon Casas. Santiago Rusiñol. Gardens of Spain Until Jul 9. A collection of stunning pieces by Rusiñol that feature beautiful gardens from around the country, a theme which the modernista artist recognised as one of his key passions. MUSEU EGIPCI DE BARCELONA (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 272 28 96. Tue-Sat 10.30am-

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7pm; Sun and public holidays 10.30am2pm. Closed Mon. €10. Reduced: €7. Children 6-16: €5. Under-6s, free. www.museuegipci.com Permanent exhibition Almost a thousand items that date from the ancient civilisation of the Pharaohs. Tutankhamun, history of a discovery No end date. How the tomb of the famous Egyptian king was uncovered. Sacred animals in ancient Egypt Until Sep 30. Discover the bonds that ancient Egyptians had with the animal world.

MUSEU ETNOLÒGIC (Passeig de Santa Madrona, 16-22). M: Poble Sec (L3), Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 256 34 84. Tue-Sat 10am7pm; Sun and public holidays 10am8pm. Closed Mon. Joint ticket for Museu Etnològic + Museu de les Cultures del Món: €5. Reduced: €3.50. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 4pm8pm, free. ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ museuetnologic/es/home The faces of Barcelona End date tbc. This temporary exhibition invites visitors to take a fresh look at the city through a selection of carefully chosen objects. Feel our heritage Permanent exhibition that aims to explain our society through the comparison of different places and times. MEAM: MUSEU EUROPEU D’ART MODERN (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 319 56 93. Tue-Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon. €9. Reduced: €7. Under-10s free. . www.meam.es Contemporary figurative art Until Sep 16. Nearly 300 paintings and 80 sculptures from the 20th and 21st centuries. MUSEU FREDERIC MARÈS (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 35 00. Tue-Sat 10am7pm. Sun and public holidays 11am8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). €4.20. Reduced: €2.40. Under-16s, free. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museumares.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition Wide-ranging display includes Frederic Marès’s sculpture collection, his ‘collector’s cabinet’, which houses thousands of items that he collected during his life, and his library-study. Oleguer Junyent, collector. Around the world and back to the Born Until Jan 7,

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MUSEU MARÍTIM DE BARCELONA (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). T. 93 342 99 20. 10am-8pm. Last entry: 7.30pm. Museum + temporary exhibitions: €10. Reduced: €5. Under-17s, free. Check website for Titanic prices. Sundays from 3pm, free. www.mmb.cat Titanic. The reconstruction Until Oct 1. Large-scale model of the world’s most famous ocean liner that highlights its many details. The show also features various objects related to the Titanic. FREE Miraestels Until Sep 24. The focus of this show is a floating sculpture created by artist Robert Llimós in tribute to a piece by Catalan poet Joan Brossa. FREE By the sea Until Oct 15. Looking at the music that has accompanied the development of human activity in the Mediterranean area. Royal boatyards and galleys First part of a new permanent installation dedicated to the history of Barcelona’s shipbuilding industry. 7 boats, 7 stories Until Dec 31. Show that features some of the museum’s most notable model boats and a variety of other interesting items from its archive. MUSEU MOTO BARCELONA (C/ de la Palla, 10). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 318 65 84. Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm. For Sun and public holidays, check with museum. €9 including a drink. Reduced: €6 including a drink. Up to 8 years old, free. www.museumoto.com Motorbike. Society, industry, competition Permanent exhibition looking at the history of the motorbike from its beginnings as an elite status symbol. Catalan motorbike, today Until Sep 30. A look at the transformation of the local industry, which has become renowned around the world, known particularly for its specialisation. MUSEU NACIONAL D’ART DE CATALUNYA (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). T. 93 622 03 60. Tue-Sat 10am8pm; Sun and public holidays 10am3pm. Closed Mon (except for public holidays). General admission €12. Torné Esquius: €4. Ismael Smith: €6. Rooftop viewing-point: €2. Under-16s and

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over-65s, free. Saturdays from 3pm, and first Sunday of every month, free. www.museunacional.cat Permanent exhibition Most important collection of painted Romanic murals and Catalan modernisme in the world. During your visit, head up to the rooftop, the perfect spot for enjoying panoramic views of the city. Torné Esquius. Daily poetic Until Jul 9. The Catalan illustrator and painter (18791936) created a body of work that didn’t fit in with the modernisme of his peers. Instead Torné Esquius evolved a style of his own. Ismael Smith, the beauty and the monsters Until Sep 17. A look back at the entire scope of Smith’s career, bringing together a variety of pieces from the disciplines he practised, including sculpture, illustration, jewellery design and engravings.

MUSEU OLÍMPIC I DE L’ESPORT JOAN ANTONI SAMARANCH (Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 93 292 53 79. TueSat 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-2.30pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). €5.80. Reduced: €3.60. Under-7s and over-65s, free. www.museuolimpicbcn.cat Permanent exhibition Explore in-depth the worlds of sport and the Olympic Games. That summer of 1992! Until Oct 1. 2Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Barcelona’s hosting of the 1992 Olympic Games and Paralympics. MUSEU PICASSO (Montcada, 15-23). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 30 00. Tue-Sun (except Thu) 9am7pm; Thu 9am-9.30pm. Last entry: half an hour before closing. Closed Mon. Collection: €11. Picasso donation only: €4.50. Collection + temp exhibition: €14. www.museupicasso.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition More than 3,800 works from different periods of the artist’s career. Other artists in the 1970 Picasso donation Until Sep 3. In 1970, Pablo Picasso donated artworks to the museum that had been held in his homes in Barcelona for three generations, pieces by contemporaries of the artist and friends and students of his father.


PALAU ROBERT (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. T. 93 238 80 91. MonSat 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-2.30pm. palaurobert.gencat.cat FREE Enemy of cages. Joaquim Molas and the avant-garde Until Sep 3. Views of writer and critic Molas about the Catalan avant-garde in the artistic and literary movements of the 20th century. FREE Breaking news Dalí Until Oct 15. Travelling show that highlights the mediafriendly and PR-aware side of the Catalan artist. FREE “Flaix” 2042 Until Sep 24. Considering the future of music as the popular Catalan “Flaix” (pron. flash) radio station celebrates 25 years. FREE “Mediapro Live. The revolution live” Until Sep 24. An exploration of the world of images, including technology, the instant nature of sharing and virtual realities. The company Mediapro has witnessed this revolution first-hand over the past 20 years. FREE “Béjart fête Maurice” Until Jul 2. Coinciding with the Peralada Festival on the Costa Brava, this show features unseen photographs taken by Francette Levieux of the Swiss dance company Béjart Ballet Lausanne to mark its 30th anniversary. REIAL MONESTIR DE SANTA MARIA DE PEDRALBES (Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: Reina Elisenda. T. 93 256 34 34. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am8pm. Last entry half an hour before closing. Closed Mon. €5. Reduced: €3.50. Under-16s, free. Sundays from 3pm, and first Sunday of month, all day, free. monestirpedralbes.bcn.cat Furniture and feminine spaces at Pedralbes Monastery Until Dec. Exploration of some of the key aspects of the monastery. Silenced women Until Sep 3. The legacy that Sister Eulària Anzizu (1868-1916) left at the monastery. Pedralbes Monastery. The treasures of the Monastery Permanent exhibition of a unique collection. Plants, remedies and apothecaries; the medieval garden Permanent exhibition about how Greek and Roman medicine, with Arab-Islamic culture, uses nature as the basis of treating sickness. Murals in the spotlight. Paintings in the Sant Miquel Chapel Permanent exhibition

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on the study and conservation of the earliest Italian Trecento murals in Catalonia. Petras Albas. The Pedralbes Monastery and the Montcada family (1326-1673) Permanent exhibition exploring the lineage of the Montcada family and its close relationship with the Monastery.

Theatre, musicals and cabaret

EL MOLINO (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). T. 93 205 51 11. Ticket office: Thu-Sat 5pm-9pm. T. 93 396 71 91. Tickets available from Atrapalo, Ticketea, Entradas.com and the ticket office. www.elmolinobcn.com VII Barcelona Burlesque Festival Until Jul 2. From €24.For the seventh year running, El Molino invites burlesque stars from around Spain and the world to perform their fabulous shows. El Molino On Until Jul 30. Thu 9.30pm; Fri, Sat 6.30pm, 9.30pm; Sun 7.30pm. From €24. Enjoy a memorable cabaret performance with the stars of El Molino and specially invited guests. TEATRE GAUDÍ BARCELONA (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5) and Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). T. 93 603 51 52. Ticket office opens an hour before performance starts. www.teatregaudibarcelona.com Generació de Merda Until Jul 2. Thu-Sat 8.45pm; Sun 6pm. €24. Humorous musical about the ups and downs, but mainly the downs, in the lives of today’s younger generations. In Catalan. Sexe oral Jul 4-26. Tue, Wed 8.30pm. €18. Taking the form of an ‘erotic podcast’, this show features works by Roald Dahl, Vladimir Nabokov and two Catalan writers. In Catalan. TEATRELLIURE(MONTJUÏC-SALAFABIÀ PUIGSERVER) (Pg.SantaMadrona40-46/PlMargaridaXirgu,1).M:Espanya(L1,L3;FGC),PobleSec(L3). T.932892770.www.teatrelliure.com TEATRE LLIURE (GRÀCIA) (Montseny,47).M:Fontana(L3).T.9328927 70.TicketofficeopensMon-Frifrom5pm;weekendstwohoursbeforeshowstarts.www.teatrelliure.com Grec2017Jul1-31.Varioustimesandprices. ThroughoutJuly,TeatreLliureMontjuïcand Gràciahostnumerousperformancesaspartof

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theGrec,Barcelona’sbiggestartsfestival,withbothlocalandinternatioinalcompaniestakingpart.Seewebsiteformoredetails.

TEATRE NACIONAL DE CATALUNYA (TNC) (Pl. de les Arts, 1). M: Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2). T. 93 306 57 00. Ticket office opens Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat 3pm8.30pm; Sun 3pm-5pm. www.tnc.cat Letter to a man Until Jul 2. Thu-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. €51, €60. From 14 years. Legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov joins forces with director Robert Wilson for this work based on the diaries of Vatslav Nijinksi, published in 1936. Actes obscens en espai públic Jul 6-16. Wed-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. €19. Italian dramaturge Davide Carnevali was asked by the TNC to rework Pasolini’s Teorema. VERSUS TEATRE (Castillejos, 179). M: Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2). T. 93 603 51 52. www.versusteatre.com. Tickets available from www.atrapalo.com or the venue website. Tell me on a Sunday Jul 20-Sep 3. Thu-Sat 8.45pm; Sun 6pm. €24. Andrew Lloyd Weber one-act show about an English girl heading to NYC looking for love. In Catalan.

Dance

MERCAT DE LES FLORS (Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). T. 93 426 18 75. Ticket office opens an hour before the performance starts. www.mercatflors.cat Grec 2017 Jul 1-31. Various times and prices. Throughout July, the Mercat de les Flors hosts numerous dance performances as part of the Grec, Barcelona’s biggest arts festival, with both local and internatioinal companies taking part. See website for more details. VERSUS TEATRE (Castillejos, 179). M: Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2). T. 93 603 51 52. www.versusteatre.com. Tickets available from www.atrapalo.com or the venue website. Vecinos Until Jul 2. Tue-Sat 8.30pm; Sun 6pm. €20. The Companyia de Madrid perform a work that fuses flamenco with contemporary and classical dance in this piece whose name means ‘neighbours’.

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NitBus night bus: night buses leave from Plaça Catalunya. Ticket: €2.15

FREE Funeral carriage and hearse collec-

DAY BY DAY July 2017

Saturday 1

OPERA Don Giovanni Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 1, 2. 8pm. €13-€289. www.liceubarcelona.cat This production of Mozart’s popular work is enhanced with striking visual effects from Kasper Holten, and features Mariusz Kwiecien and Carlos Álvarez in the lead role. MUSIC FESTIVAL Rockfest Barcelona (Parc de Can Zam, Santa Coloma de Gramenet). M: Can Zam (L9), Santa Coloma (L1). Until Jul 2. rockfestbarcelona.com Lovers of rock, this is the festival for you! Enjoy serious music from the likes of Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple and W.A.S.P. TOURS Casa de la Seda (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Sat 11am (Spa/Eng). €10. Reduced: €8. Free for under-11s. www.casadelaseda.com ‘The House of Silk’ is the only professional guild building in Barcelona open to the public. With over 300 years of history, a visit there will take you back to a time of splendour and elegance, and give you the chance to learn about the work of such institutions. The Shadow of the Wind (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Drassanes (L3). Sat 6pm (Spanish/English). €14. Info and tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com and iconoserveis.com. For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s extraordinarily successful Barcelona-set book, this guided tour is a can’t-miss.


tion (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Sat noon. In Catalan. www.cbsa.cat Guided tour of the world’s largest collection of such carriages, with examples dating from the 18th century to the 1950s. Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona (La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm. Various languages. www.sternalia.com Discover this 250-year-old institution located in an 18th-century building right at the heart of the city. Albert Einstein explained the fundamentals of relativity in its main hall, and it’s also home to an astronomical clock that dates from 1869. Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya (Carme, 47). M: Liceu (L3). Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm. Various languages. www.sternalia.com This academy is located in one of Barcelona’s most important neo-classical buildings, where highlights include the anatomy amphitheatre built as a space for teaching student surgeons. Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Sat 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. Various languages. www.sternalia.com Get to know the history of this wonderful palace and its striking architecture, a place built on top of part of the former Roman walls.You will also get to know Isabel de Requesens and what the city was like while she was alive.

TRADITIONS

FREE Festa Catalana (Pla de la Seu). M:

Jaume I (L4). Sat 11.30am. Until Oct. www.bcn.cat Sample of taste of authentic Catalan culture: human towers, giants and traditional dances. You can also see local needlework experts (puntaires) demonstrate their skills. FREE Sardanes (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. Catalonia’s national dance is performed in front of the cathedral every weekend.

OPERA – FLAMENCO Opera and flamenco Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Jul 1, 5, 8, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29. 9.30pm. €35€50. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This show is a love story combining the passion and beauty of the two musical

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genres, and which tells the tale of a tempestuous affair between flamenco dancers who perform to some of opera’s most famous arias.

JAZZ Grec 2017: Jazz FusionJamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 1, 2. 8pm, 10pm. €38 (box office). €35 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree As part of this year’s Grec festival, Jamboree hosts Bill Evans, Dean Brown, Etienne Mbappé and Keith Carlock as they perform electic, electrifying jazz sounds. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Evening tours of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 9pm (Spa), Sat 9pm (Cat), 9.30pm (Spa; depending on demand). €17.50. Discounts available. Booking: tabarcelona.comandtickets.visitbarcelona.com A special way to spend a summer evening, enjoying beautiful views across the city as well as visiting the historic church itself. Summer nights at La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Doors: 8.30pm; concert: 9pm. Until Sep 9. Every Fri and Sat. €30. www.lapedrera.com Gaudí’s building once more plays host to weekly jazz concerts on its spectacular rooftop. Entrance includes a tour of the ‘Gaudí Space’ and a drink on the terrace. Tonight hear from The Black Barbies. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: dinner and wine Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 9pm. €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Carmen, Barcelona Duo de Guitar perform a candlelit concert, as you enjoy the music and a glass of wine. Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 1, 5. 9pm. €39-€45. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. The Barcelona 4 Guitars ensemble, all four experts in their field, present an innovative way of performing Spanish guitar music. CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com.

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Soprano Romina Krieger and pianist Clara Meda give a performance entitled ‘Uirapurù’, a musical voyage between Spain and America. Entry includes an afternoon snack.

HUMAN TOWERS

FREE Summer festival of the Sants Cas-

tellers (Plaça d’Osca). M: Plaça de Sants (L5). 6pm. www.cccc.cat The Sants neighbourhood human towers group is joined by two other casteller groups for an exhibition of how they can construct ‘castles’ through daring climbing and enviable strength.

DANCE Grec 2017: Jacopo Godani/Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company Teatre Grec (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 1, 2. 10pm. €16-€30. www.festivalgrec.barcelona Thisyear’sbigsummerartsfestivalinBarcelonakicksoffwithaluxurydanceperformance, courtesyof theDresdenFrankfurtDanceCompanyanditsdirector,Godani.Theypresent threedifferentpieces,thefirtsaccompanied byastringquartet.

Sunday 2

SPORT Open Camp (Plaça de Nèmesi Ponsatí, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Check website for dates. 10am-7pm. €10€20. www.opencamp.com Challenge yourself at Barcelona’s new interactive sports theme park on Montjuïc. FAMILY Animal mummies Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). First and third Sun of the month. 11am. €10. www.museuegipci.com Special guided tour and workshop related to the ‘Sacred Animals’ exhibition, where participants get the chance to discover mummified animals. For children aged 6-12. Capsa de curculles Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Musical theatre for all the family which tells the story of the ingenious Sakura who, with the help of her grandfather and dog, creates musical instruments using items washed up on the beach.

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Aerobus airport bus: leaves from Plaça Catalunya. Tickets from €5.90

SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer at Cosmocaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Until Sep 11. http://obrasociallacaixa.org Cosmocaixa hosts a series of special science-related activities for the summer months, including workshops for kids and outdoor film screenings. During this period, the museum opens every day from 10am to 8pm (until 9.30pm on film nights). CARILLON XIXCongressofCarillonPlayersL’Auditori (Lepant,150).M:Glòries&Marina(L1),Monumental(L2).7pm.€10.www.auditori.cat Uniqueopportunitytohearahigh-qualitycarillon(setofbells),whichhasbeendesigned speciallyforperformancesinconcerthalls suchastheAuditori.TheBronzenPianofeatures50bellsand2tonnesofbronze.AccompanyingwillbeBarcelona’sMunicipalBand. OUTDOOR

FREE SantaMadronaportalandbastionMu-

seuMarítimdeBarcelona(Av.delesDrassanes,s/n).First,thirdandfourthSunofmonth. 11am-2pm.www.mmb.cat ExplorethishiddencornerofthecityfeaturingtheonlyremainingportalofBarcelona’s medievalwalls,datingfromthe14thcentury andabastionfromthe18thcentury.Youcan alsoexploretheBaluardGardens,situated onthewall.

TOURS TheCathedraloftheSea(Start:PlaçadeSantaMariadelMar).M:JaumeI(L4).Sun10am (Spanish).€14.Infoandtickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.comandiconoserveis.com. FansofIldefonsoFalcones’snovelshouldn’t missthistourthattakesinsomeoftheplaces mentionedinthebook. BlockofDiscordguidedtour(Start:Casa Amatller,Pg.deGràcia,41).M:PasseigdeGràcia(L2,L3,L4).Sun10am(English),11.30am (Spanish).€17.Reduced:€15.30.Reservein advanceatwww.casessingulars.com. The‘MansanadelaDiscòrdia’isablockofbuildingsknownforhavingfiveofthecity’smost outstandingmodernistacreations.Thistour explainsthefaçadesofeachone:CasaAmatller,CasaLleóiMorera,CasaBatlló,CasaMullerasandCasaBonet. Torre Bellesguard Gaudí (Bellesguard, 6-9). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Visit with audio guide: Tue-Sun 10am-3pm. €9. Reduced: €7.20. Guided tour: Sat noon, Sun 1.15pm (Spanish), Sat, Sun


11am (English). €16. Reduced: €12.80. www.bellesguardgaudi.com Discover Gaudí’s fabulous modernista castle that he built on the slopes of Tibidabo.

SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica deSantaMariadelPi(Pl.delPi,7).M: Catalunya(L1,L3;FGC).Jul2,12,16.9pm. €19.Discountattouristoffices.Moreinfo: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. BarcelonaGuitarTrio&DancegiveaperformanceofflamencoandSpanishguitarmusic. FLAMENCO GrandFlamencoGalaPalaudelaMúsicaCatalana(PalaudelaMúsica,4-6).M:Urquinaona (L1,L4).Jul2,9,14,16,21,23,30. 9.30pm.€20€50.Moreinfoandticketsattouristofficesand tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Hearthemosttraditionalsoundsofclassic Spanishflamenco,withanintenseperformancefullofpassion. LiveFlamencoSalaTarantos(PlaçaReial,17). M:Liceu(L3).Daily7.30pm,8.30pm,9.30pm, 10.30pm.€15.www.masimas.com/tarantos ExperiencethepassionofflamencoinanintimatetablaoonPlaçaReial. FlamencoatPalauDalmases(Montcada,20).M:JaumeI(L4).Daily6pm, 7.30pm,9.30pm.€25.Bookonlineat: www.palaudalmases.com. Singing,dancing,guitarandcajónallinahistoricalsetting. OPEN-AIR – FAMILY Tibidabothemepark(Pl.Tibidabo,3-4).FGC: Av.Tibidabo+TramviaBlauorbus196.FuniculardelTibidabo(Pl.DoctorAndreu).€28.50 (under-120cm,€10.50).Checkwebsitefortimes.www.tibidabo.cat Barcelona’sthemeparkfeaturesfunridesnew andoldplusamazingcityviews. FamilyactivitiesatthezooBarcelonaZoo (ParcdelaCiutadella,s/n).M:ArcdeTriomf (L1),Ciutadella/VilaOlímpica(L4).Weekends andpublicholidays;checkwebsitefortimes andprices.www.zoobarcelona.cat Comealongandenjoyactivitieslikehelpingat thefarm,workshopsandlearningmoreabout someofthezoo’sinhabitants.Also,checkout their‘SpectacularInvertebrates’exhibitionin theGorillasSpace, which combines live exhibits with practical info.

Monday 3

TOURS Palauet Casades (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). Mon 11am (English), 1pm

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(Spanish). €14. Reduced: €12.60. Children 7-12: €7. Under-7s free. Reserve in advance at www.casessingulars.com. Explore this modernista building that’s currently the office for the city’s lawyers’ association. Liceu opera house (La Rambla 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm (50 mins). Catalan, Spanish and English. €16. Reduced: €12. www.liceubarcelona.cat See Barcelona’s glorious opera house and all its finery. Daily 45-minute and express tours (30 mins) also available.

FLAMENCO Flamenco show dedicated to Camarón de la Isla La Bodega Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). Mon-Sat 6pm (dinner), 7pm (show); 8.30pm (dinner), 9.30pm (show). Various menus and drink-only option available. Closed Sun. www.labodegaflamenca.com Casa Camarón celebrates the legacy of a flamenco legend with hour-long performance. Tablao Cordobés (La Rambla, 3-5). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Daily 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.15pm, 10.30pm (shows start later). €44-€79.50. tablaocordobes.com Enjoy a meal or drink then see top dancers and renowned flamenco performers such as José Maya, Juan de Juan, Karime Amaya, David Cerreduela and María del Mar Fernández at the city’s most authentic tablao. Palacio del Flamenco (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily 6.25pm, 8.15pm,10.30pm (dinner starts earlier). Options: show only, show + drink, show + different menu options (including tapas). €45-€160. €10 discount at tourist offices. www.palaciodelflamenco.com Extensive cast of guitarists, singers and dancers is accompanied by the rhythms of the cajón, heel and palms. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 3, 6, 9. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Classical Spanish guitar at its best performed by Manuel González, described by the New York Times as one of the leading specialists in the genre.

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NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Magic nights at Casa Batlló (Pg de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Until Oct 3. 8pm-10pm. www.casabatllo.es Enjoy a memorable cultural evening on the rooftop terrace of one of Barcelona’s most majestic buildings. The first hour includes a cultural visit with Smart Guide, and the second, a concert with two drinks. JAZZ WTF Jam Session Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Mon 8pm. €5 (box office). €4 (online in advance). More info at: www.masimas.com/jamboree. Classic weekly Barcelona jam event. OPEN AIR – FAMILY PortAventura theme park (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca, Tarragona). Renfe (train): Port Aventura. 10am-midnight, Jul 22 10am-3am. tickets.visitbarcelona.com or www.portaventura.es This popular theme park has attractions, parades, eateries, shops and now Ferrari Land, an exciting new area dedicated to the famous fast cars. FAMILY Exclusive, personalised visits to the Aquarium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). Check with venue for times. €55 per person (group size 1-12 people; minimum cost €220); children under-5, free. Reserve in advance. www.aquariumbcn.com Avoid the queues and enjoy a tour of the Aquarium with an expert guide, and see not only all the sea creatures but also an exclusive visit to the technical area, which is usually for staff only. Includes souvenir photo.

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NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Dine under the stars Observatori Fabra (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). Jul-Oct: TueSun. 8.30pm. €71, €98.50, €119 (different menus). www.soparsambestrelles.cat Enjoy an unforgettable meal at the Fabra Observatory giving you fabulous views of sea, land and sky. After your gourmet supper, you’ll hear a talk about astronomy then have the chance to visit the museum and look through the telescope, which dates from 1904. TOURS

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Rodalies airport train: from BCN city centre to T2 terminal. Ticket: €2.15

Biblioteca Arús (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). Tue 11am (English), 1pm (Spanish). €9. Reserve in advance at www.casessingulars.com Created in 1895 with funds from Rossend Arús, this library specialises in research into social movements. Santa Maria del Mar rooftop (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). Noon to 6pm. Tours various times and languages. €10. Reduced: €8. Booking: www.riostabarcelona.com and tickets.visitbarcelona.com Guided tours to the top of this historic church for great city views. Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Daily tours 10am-3.30pm. €18. Reduced: €11. www.palaumusica.cat Take a tour of this stunning Catalan modernista building. Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Tours in various languages; consult for schedule. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Sun, public holidays 10am-2.30pm. First Sunday of month, free (no guided tours). www.santpaubarcelona.org This spectacular network of modernista pavilions designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner was once a working hospital. Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Daily guided tours (one hour): 11am (English), 5pm (Spanish). €17. Express tours (30 mins): 10am-6pm. €14. Reduced: €12.60. Children 7-12: €7. Under7s free. Prior reservation necessary at www.casessingulars.com. Part of Barcelona’s modernisme epicentre, the building was remodelled in the late 1800s for chocolate tycoon, Antoni Amatller.

SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: dinner and wine Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 9pm. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Joan Benejam presents ‘Fandango’, a journey through the history and development of Spanish guitar.

Wednesday 5

HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: Fontana (L3), Joanic (L4).


Wed 8pm. €24.20. Children: €20.50. Tickets: visitbarcelona.com Get a real sense of an authentic Catalan tradition at a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Gràcia.

FLAMENCO Tablao Flamenco Nervión (Princesa, 2). M: Jaume I (L4). Wed-Sat 8pm-10pm. Show + drink €16.90; show + supper €27.90. City centre restaurant hosts flamenco performances. SEVILLANAS

FREE Sevillanas dance night La Bo-

dega Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2,L5). Wed 10.30pm. www.labodegaflamenca.com Free concert for you to hear and dance to traditional Andalusian songs.

SPA Aire de Barcelona, Arab Baths (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barceloneta & Jaume I (L4). T. 93 295 57 43. Sun-Thu: first session 9am, final session from 11pm. Fri, Sat: first session 9am, final session from midnight. airedebarcelona.com Treat yourself to the old-age tradition of bathing to care for your body and mind in a tranquil, idyllic space. TALKS David Bowie is… Museu del Disseny (Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona, Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 3738). M: Glòries (L1). Jul 5, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26. www.museudeldisseny.cat Series of talks related to the ‘David Bowie Is’ show on now at the Design Museu m; they cover topics like economics, fashion, branding and literature, and are led by various Bowie experts and professors from the UPF Barcelona School of Management. TOURS The Freedom Trail: Civil War tour (Start: main entrance of Barcelona University, Pl. Universitat). M: Universitat (L1, L2). Daily 9am, noon and 5pm. Eng, Spa, Cat and Greek. From €20. Tickets: visitbarcelona.com See the city through fresh eyes with this guided tour that takes in some of the places that were key in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). Wed 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spanish).

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€14. Reduced: €12.60. Children 7-12: €6. Aged 6 and under: free. Reservations: www.casessingulars.com. Opened to the public for tours in 2016, this building features Gothic sculpture and Islamic-style ceramics. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). 10am-6pm. €4. Reduced: €3. Guided tour including bell tower: check with venue for times. €8.50. Visit the 14th-century basilica and its bell tower, which gives you great views across the city. Guided visits to Park Güell (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). General guided tour: €7 pp. Private guided tour (for 2-4 people): €32 pp. Private family tour (for 4-9 people): €96 per group. Every day, various languages available. Advanced booking recommended on parkguell.cat. Get to really know Gaudí’s masterpiece with one of the hour-long guided tours on offer. Casa de les Punxes (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily 9am-8pm. Guided tour: €20. Free for under-5s. Self-guided tour with audio guide (available in 10 languages): €12.50. 5-18 year olds and senior citizens: €11.25. Free for under-5s. www.casadelespunxes.com The modernista Casa de les Punxes includes a spectacular rooftop and new vermouth bar.

UNDERWATER SPORT Shark cage diving and Diving with sharks L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). Check with venue for times. Shark cage diving: for ages 8 and above. From €150. www.aquariumbcn.com Enjoy a unique adventure by going underwater in a cage to see sharks and fish up close. And if you have a scuba-diving qualification, you can go diving with sharks without the need for a cage! NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES

FREE Magic Fountain (Pl. Carles Buigas,

1). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed-Sun 9.30-10.30pm (shows start at 9.30pm and 10pm). This beautiful light, music and water show is one of Barcelona’s most special attractions. Gaudí’s Pedrera. The Origins (Provença 261, entrance on Pg. de Gràcia). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). From 9pm. €34. Reduced: €17. Under-7s, free.

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Spectacular night-time event with rooftop video mapping, screenings and a glass of cava.

EUROPEAN BALLOON FESTIVAL Av. Catalunya s/n (Igualada) Jul 5-9. FGC train: Igualada. 938031950 www.ebf.cat Get a new view of Catalonia as the sky above the town of Igualada fills with hot air balloons during the four days of this annual event. It’s the largest of its kind in Spain and one of the biggest balloon gatherings in Europe.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival Jardins Pedralbes: Sting (Av. Diagonal, 686). M: Palau Reial (L3). 10pm. €220-€330. www.festivalpedralbes.com The popular British singer returns to Barcelona to play hits old and new from his extensive career, both solo and in the renowned group, The Police, as part of his ‘57th and 9th’ tour NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Summer nights at Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Every Thu in Jul and Aug. 8.30pm-10.30pm. €35. www.palauguell.cat Make the most of the warm Barcelona evenings with a guided tour, rooftop concert, glass of cava and a snack at Gaudí’s iconic building. Summer nights at Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Every Thu, Jul 6-Sep 14. 7pm. Different language each week (Eng, Spa, Cat). €20. Children 7-12, €15. Under-7s, €10. www.amatller.org Weekly dramatised visit to this iconic modernista building, with a story about original owner Antoni Amatller. Includes a glass of cava. Secret Basilica del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Thu, Fri 9pm (Catalan/Spanish), 9.20pm (English). Sat 9.30pm (Catalan/ Spanish), 9.50pm (English). €19 (general). €16 (in advance). Info and tickets: www.adsentiabarcelona.com or tickets. visitbarcelona.com. Evening visits to the 14th-century Santa Maria del Pi church to discover its architectural treasures and secrets. CosmoNits CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Every Thu, Jul 6-Aug 3. 10pm. Museum opens until 9.30pm. A bus to the centre will be available at the film’s end. €6 (in-

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Metro to airport: Line L9. Ticket: €4.50. Single-ride and T-10 Metro tickets are not valid

cludes museum entry and film). http://obrasociallacaixa.org For another year, the science museum hosts weekly, outdoor screenings of films related to science. Tonight, it’s Ridley Scott’s classic, Alien (in English with Spanish subtitles). Live music will be played before the film. Barcelona Night-time Trail (Start: Pla de la Seu, by the main entrance to Barcelona Cathedral). M: Jaume I (L4). Daily 9pm. From €20. Eng, Cat, Spa, Greek. Tickets: www.visitbarcelona.com Discover the city by night with tales from the past, a look at different attitudes to sex down the ages, and hear about some of the famous people who’ve left their mark here.

JAZZ Grec 2017: O Sister! Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm, 10pm. €23 (on the door). €20 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree Catch this amazing vocal swing group from Seville that recently performed in New Orleans. You’ll hear a selection of vocal jazz from the 1920s and 1930s, which makes up their new show ‘Stompin’ in Joy’. BLUES Blues nights Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Every Thursday until Sep 4, hear great blues at these al fresco concerts. Tonight: Three Times Losers. WORLD MUSIC Marcelo Mercadante and Juan Cuacci Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 9pm. €12. www.santpau.barcelona In the gardens of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, these two talented Argentinians perform tango fused with jazz and flamenco. FLAMENCO Flamenco at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Thursday. 6pm. €24. Reduced: €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets. visitbarcelona.com. ‘A Taste of Spain’ combines classic flamenco sounds with innovative contemporary touches. Enjoy a glass of wine, vi-


sit the museum’s art collection and hear a performance of memorable Spanish music. Flamenco show dedicated to Camarón de la Isla La Bodega Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). See Mon 3.

TOURS Stories and legends of the Gothic quarter (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 3.30pm (English/Spanish); Sat 10am (French); Sun 10am (English). €15 (includes one snack and a drink). Info and tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com and iconoserveis.com. Explore the heart of the Ciutat Vella, discover its long history and see some of the city’s emblematic landmarks. Casa Rocamora (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. Thu 11am (English), 1pm (Spanish). €14. Reduced: €12.60. Children 7-12: €7. Under-7s free. www.casessingulars.com Discover the extensive art collections gathered by Manuel Rocamora, all on display at his one-time residence. The awakening of La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Thu, Fri (Eng), Sat (Spa). 8am. €39. Reduced: €19.50. Book online at: www.lapedrera.com. See Gaudí’s Casa Milà before the crowds arrive with this morning guided tour that takes in the whole building including some areas not on the regular tours. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 6, 8, 11. 9pm. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Robert Majure performs an intimate candlelit concert where you can also enjoy a meal with a glass of wine. OPERA Opera at Palau Dalmases (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 11pm. €20. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival Jardins Pedralbes: Broadway & West End Divas (Av. Diagonal, 686). M: Palau Reial (L3). 10pm. €18-€198. www.festivalpedralbes.com

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Four of the best female singers on the current musical theatre scene perform some of the most popular and well-known hits from classic and contemporary musicals.

TECHNO Techno session Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). From midnight. www.masimas.com/moog Head to the city centre for a night of electronica and dance at Barcelona’s foremost techno club. FLAMENCO Grand Flamenco Gala Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Jul 7, 28. 7pm.. €35-€50. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Hear the most traditional sounds of classic Spanish flamenco, with an intense performance full of passion. Grand Flamenco Festival: Carmen, Carmen, Carmen Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 7, 13. 9pm. €12-€54. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This gala show pays tribute to Barcelona flamenco icon, Carmen Amaya, who rose from the city slums where she was born to end up performing for the likes of US President Roosevelt. TOURS Casa Felip (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Fri 11am (English), 1pm (Spanish). €14. Reduced: €12.60. Reserve in advance at www.casessingulars.com Once home to the Felip family, this apartment is an excellent example of the modernista style of architecture. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 7, 17. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Xavier Coll is a Barcelona guitarist who has studied with illustrious teachers, won various awards for his performances and played in different venues around the world. The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 6, 8, 11. 9pm. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com.

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Robert Majure performs an intimate candlelit concert where you can also enjoy a meal with a glass of wine.

BLUES Blues at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 6pm. €14. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Swing, rock ‘n’ roll and blues from the Emma Fernández Trio, plus you can enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Summer nights at La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Doors: 8.30pm; concert: 9pm. Every Fri and Sat until Sep 9. €30. www.lapedrera.com Gaudí’s building once more plays host to weekly jazz concerts on its spectacular rooftop. Entrance includes a tour of the ‘Gaudí Space’ and a drink on the terrace. This weekend, Marco Mezquida and Fèlix Rossy perform. Eternal Banquet Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Fri 8.30pm. €35. www.museuegipci.com Take a fresh look at Ancient Egypt with this combined evening event that starts with a guided tour of the museum focused on the culinary arts of that time followed by a tasting of products which the Egyptians would have eaten. Mecal Air Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com For the ninth year, Poble Espanyol hosts this open-air festival dedicated to short films. There’s a different theme each week: tonight, it’s sex. The Ghost Walking Tour (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). Fri 9.30pm (Spanish); Sat 8.30pm (English). €12. Info and tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com and iconoserveis.com. A two-hour tour around some of the spookiest corners of Barcelona. Medieval supper and show at the Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Fri, Sat. 7.30pm. From €71. Discounts available. www.palaurequesens.cat and tickets.visitbarcelona.com Take a tour of this historic building, try medieval food and enjoy entertainment

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Barcelona Bus Turístic (I): running from 9-9.30am to 8pm

typical of the era. Guided tours only also available.

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FREE Rumba night La Bodega Flamenca

(Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). Fri 11.30pm. bodegaflamenca.com Free rumba concert with the chance to enjoy tapas and wine while watching the show.

SPORT Open Camp (Plaça de Nèmesi Ponsatí, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See Sun 2. SHOPPING Barcelona Genuine Shops (Start: tourist office in Pl. Sant Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). Fri 3.30pm. €25. tickets.visitbarcelona.com Three-hour tour led by a professional guide that lets you discover some of the city’s most distinctive and authentic shops.

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FREE Festa Catalana (Pla de la Seu). M:

Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1.

CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Piano solo from Maria Lilia Cano, with works by Mozart, Debussy, Shostakovich and Ginastera, among others. Entry includes an afternoon snack. TOURS Casa de la Seda (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Sat 1. FREE Funeral carriage and hearse collection (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). See Sat 1. FAMILY 3D Planetarium and activities for kids CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Check with museum for times. http://obrasociallacaixa.org Explore the secrets of deep space with a range of screenings available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Kids can also enjoy hands-on activities for different ages that feature different aspects of science. Saturdays at the Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4).


Second and fourth Sat of month. 4.30pm. €10. www.museuegipci.com Discover all about mummies, sarcophogi and the secrets of the Ancient Egyptians with this two-hour tour and workshop. For children 6-12.

OPEN-AIR – FAMILY Barcelona Urban Forest (Pl. del Fòrum, s/n). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). Weekends 10am-3pm, 4pm-8pm. €11€24 (depending on circuit & age). www.barcelonaboscurba.com Zip wires, trampolines and bungees for high-adrenaline fun. Tibidabo theme park (Pl. Tibidabo, 3-4). FGC: Av.Tibidabo + Tramvia Blau or bus 196. Funicular del Tibidabo (Pl. Doctor Andreu). See Sun 2. Family activities at the zoo Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). See Sun 2. OPERA – FLAMENCO Opera and flamenco Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Jul 1, 5, 8, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29. 9.30pm. €35€50. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This show is a love story combining the passion and beauty of the two musical genres, and which tells the tale of a tempestuous affair between flamenco dancers who perform to some of opera’s most famous arias. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €39€45. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. The Luis Robisco Group present their latest album, Camino, a treat for all lovers of Spanish guitar.

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TOURS Block of Discord guided tour (Start: Casa Amatller, Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M : Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sun 2. The Cathedral of the Sea (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sun 2. FREE Guided tour of Montjuïc Cemetery. Dreams of Barcelona (Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Second and fourth Sun of month. 11am (Catalan) and 11.15am (Spanish). www.cbsa.cat

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Barcelona’s hillside graveyard is as much an art museum as a final resting-place. Casa de les Punxes (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). See Wed 5.

FAMILY Sundays at the Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Second and fourth Sun of month. 11am. €10. www.museuegipci.com Discover the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb with this tour and workshop. For children 6-12. Family tours of Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 9, 23. 11am. €3. Book online at: www.palauguell.cat Aimed at children aged 5-12 and their families, this tour features games and activities to learn about music, art and history. Hansel and Gretel Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Puppet-show version of the classic tale from the Grimm brothers about the brother and sister abandoned in a forest.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival Jardins Pedralbes: Air (Av. Diagonal, 686). M: Palau Reial (L3). 10pm. €24€128. www.festivalpedralbes.com The French duo of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel show off their multisound music. SPA Aire de Barcelona, Arab Baths (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barceloneta & Jaume I (L4). See Wed 5. CLASSICAL MUSIC Mahler’s Third Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €20. www.palaumusica.cat As part of the Palau’s summer season this year, three children’s and young people’s choirs come together to perform Mahler’s Third symphony. Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com.

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Pianist Juan Francisco Armando and soprano Camila Arriva perform ‘Arroró mi nene’. Entry includes an afternoon snack.

TOURS Palauet Casades (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). See Mon 3. Santa Maria del Mar rooftop (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). See Tue 4. The Freedom Trail: Civil War tour (Start: main door of Barcelona University, Pl. Universitat). M: Universitat (L1, L2). See Wed 5. JAZZ WTF Jam Session Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 3. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 10, 30. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Luis Robisco performs a selection of classic Spanish guitar tunes, highlighting the beauty of this traditional form of music.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Young People’s Chorus of New York City Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €15. www.palaumusica.cat This US choir performs a varied programme including classical, gospel, jazz and Broadway musical numbers. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Barcelona Night-time Trail (Start: Pla de la Seu, by the main entrance to Barcelona Cathedral). M: Jaume I (L4). See Thu 6. Magic nights at Casa Batlló (Pg de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Mon 3. TOURS Biblioteca Arús (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). See Tue 4. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Club Capitol Teatre (La Rambla, 138). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 11, 25. 8.30pm. €35. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Pedro Javier González performs top flamenco and Spanish guitar music accompanied by special guests. The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 6, 8, 11.

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Barcelona Bus Turístic (II): running all year round (except 1/01 & 25/12)

9pm. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Robert Majure performs an intimate candlelit concert where you can also enjoy a meal with a glass of wine.

FLAMENCO Tablao Cordobés (La Rambla, 3-5). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). See Mon 3. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Dine under the stars Observatori Fabra (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). See Tue 4.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival Jardins Pedralbes: Roger Hodgson (Av. Diagonal, 686). M: Palau Reial (L3). 10pm. €48-€128. www.festivalpedralbes.com The voice and co-founder of legendary band Supertramp takes us on a trip through his long musical career. FLAMENCO Flamenco show dedicated to Camarón de la Isla La Bodega Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). See Mon 3. Tablao Flamenco Nervión (Princesa, 2). M: Jaume I (L4). See Wed 5. OPEN-AIR – FAMILY––– PortAventura theme park (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca, Tarragona). Renfe (train): Port Aventura. See Mon 3. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 12, 16. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance present a unique show featuring three prestigious guitarists and one of Spain’s leading flamenco dance couples. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Palauet Casades (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). 7pm. €18. Reserve in advance at www.casessingulars.com. Discover this modernista building with an evening tour and glass of cava. Gaudí’s Pedrera. The Origins (Provença 261, entrance on Pg. de Gràcia). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Wed 5. HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: Fontana (L3), Joanic (L4). See Wed 5.


OPERA – FLAMENCO Opera and flamenco Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9.30pm. €20€50. Tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This show is a love story combining the passion and beauty of the two musical genres, and which tells the tale of a tempestuous affair between flamenco dancers who perform to some of opera’s most famous arias. TOURS Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). See Wed 5. Torre Bellesguard Gaudí (Bellesguard, 6-9). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Sun 2. SAILING 10th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Jul 1215. www.puigvelaclassica.com See around 40 top sailing teams from across the world in action with this annual regatta of classic and vintage yachts that this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. CIRCUS Grec2017:Halka TeatreGrec(LaRambla,5159).M:Liceu(L3).Jul12,13.10pm.€16-€22. www.festivalgrec.barcelona TraditionalMoroccanacrobaticsbytheGroupe AcrobatiqueduTanger.

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EXPERIMENTAL ROCK Grec 2017: Bowie Symphonic L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). 8.30pm. €30. www.auditori.cat The Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, with conductor Evan Zyporin and cellist Maya Beiser, perform the whole of David Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, released just days before his death in January 2016. TRADITIONS Raval Festa Major Various venues. Jul 1316. www.barcelona.cat Different neighbourhood associations and institutions, including the Maritime Museum, organise numerous activities including dances, workshops, exhibitions, parades and guided tours of this historical area. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES CosmoNits CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Every Thu,

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Jul 6-Aug 3. 10pm. Museum opens until 9.30pm. A bus to the centre will be available at the film’s end. €6 (includes museum entry and film). http://obrasociallacaixa.org For another year, the science museum hosts weekly, outdoor screenings of films related to science. Tonight, it’s Ridley Scott’s 2015 film, Mars (in English with Spanish subtitles). Live music will be played before the film FREE Magic Fountain (Pl. Carles Buigas, 1). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See Wed 5. Summer nights at Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Thu 6. Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). Jul 13, 27. 7pm. €20. Reservations: www.casessingulars.com. Take a dramatised tour of this modernista building and enjoy a glass of cava. Summer nights at Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Thu 6.

TOURS Guided visits to Park Güell (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). See Wed 5. Stories and legends of the Gothic quarter (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). See Thu 6. Casa Rocamora (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. See Thu 6. CINEMA Bowie Cinema Museu del Disseny (Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona, Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Every Thu until Aug 24. www.museudeldisseny.cat A season of cinema dedicated to David Bowie, who is currently the subject of a major exhibition at the Design Museum. Screenings include The Man Who Fell to Earth, Labyrinth and the documentary David Bowie: The Last Five Years. OPERA Opera at Palau Dalmases (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 11pm. €20. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue. WORLD MUSIC Festival Ethno Barcelona Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 9pm. €12. www.santpau.barcelona

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The gardens of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site host this festival of international folk.

SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29. 9pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 13, 14, 26. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Pedro Javier González gives a guitar recital of flamenco music. BLUES Blues nights Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Every Thursday until Sep 4, hear great blues at these al fresco concerts. Tonight: Simews Shocks. FLAMENCO Flamenco at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Thursday. 6pm. €24. Reduced: €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. ‘A Taste of Spain’ combines classic flamenco sounds with innovative contemporary touches. Enjoy a glass of wine, visit the museum’s art collection and hear a performance of memorable Spanish music. Live Flamenco Sala Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Daily 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm. €15. www.masimas.com/tarantos Experience the passion of flamenco in an intimate tablao on Plaça Reial. Grand Flamenco Festival: Carmen, Carmen, Carmen Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 7, 13. 9pm. €12-€54. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This gala show pays tribute to Barcelona flamenco icon, Carmen Amaya, who rose from the city slums where she was born to

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end up performing for the likes of US President Roosevelt.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival Jardins Pedralbes: Art Garfunkel (Av. Diagonal, 686). M: Palau Reial (L3). 10pm. €28-€188. www.festivalpedralbes.com The Pedralbes festival brings us another legendary performer in the shape of Art Garfunkel. He came to fame at the side of Paul Simon in the 1960s, while the 1970s saw Garfunkel enjoy a successful solo career and he’s been busy ever since. SHOPPING Barcelona Genuine Shops (Start: tourist office in Pl. Sant Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). See Fri 7. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and wine Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 14, 28. 7pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES

FREE MediaPro Live Palau Robert (Pg.

de Gràcia, 107). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). Every Wed-Fri until Sep 24. 8.30pm. palaurobert.gencat.cat For three nights each week in the summer, the Palau Robert screens films, tv series and concerts in a specially erected marquee in its garden. Tonight, it’s the documentary Barcelona, the rose of fire, narrated by Woody Allen. Medieval supper and show at the Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). See Fri 7. Secret Basilica del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Thu 6. Summer nights at La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Doors: 8.30pm; concert: 9pm. Until Sep 9. Every Fri and Sat. €30. www.lapedrera.com Gaudí’s building once more plays host to weekly jazz concerts on its spectacular rooftop. Entrance includes a tour of the ‘Gaudí Space’ and a drink on the terrace. This weekend Pol Omedes and Strings present new disc, Mallorca. Sing-Along Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3;


FGC). See website for prices and times. www.poble-espanyol.com Release your inner diva with these outdoor film screenings where you can join in with the songs. Tonight: Grease. Mecal Air Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com For the ninth year, Poble Espanyol hosts this open-air festival dedicated to short films. There’s a different theme each week: tonight, it’s the future of pornography. FREE Barcelona Municipal Band Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 9pm. www.santpau.barcelona. You must register in advance on the website of the Banda Municipal de Barcelona Enjoy an outdoor concert in the gardens of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.

BLUES Blues at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 6pm. €14. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. North American standards courtesty of the Miquel Roldan Swingtet, while you can enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks as well. TOURS Casa Felip (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Fri 7. The awakening of La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Thu 6.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL Barcelona Beach Festival Platja del Fòrum and Parc de la Pau (C/ de la Pau, Sant Adrià de Besòs). M: Besòs Mar (L4). From 4.30pm. €70.50, €82, €93, €115.50, €216.50. bcnbeachfestival.com and livenation.es One of the outdoor events of the summer in Barcelona, and Spain’s biggest electronic and dance music festival, this features top international DJs (eg, Armin Van Buuren, Brian Cross and Kygo) providing 12 hours of music for the ultimate beach party.

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TOURS The Shadow of the Wind (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Drassanes (L3). See Sat 1. Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1. Casa de la Seda (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Sat 1. FREE Funeral carriage and hearse collection (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). See Sat 1. FAMILY Exclusive, personalised visits to the Aquarium L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Mon 3. Family Rock Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See website for prices and times. www.poble-espanyol.com If you’re a family who likes to rock, this event’s for you with tribute bands playing some of the best rock from down the years. CLASSICAL MUSIC Recital: Florencia Romero and Marta Guillén Museu del Modernisme de Barcelona (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). 7pm. €15. Follow your visit to the Modernisme Museum with this concert that includes works by Bach, Mozart and Shostakovich. Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and The Eight Strings duo (Mario Bugliari on viola and Elisabetta Renzi on cello) give a recital of works composed by Beethoven, Mozart and Hindemith. Entry includes an afternoon snack. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 15, 19, 22. 9pm. €39-€45. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance present a unique show featuring three prestigious guitarists and one of Spain’s leading flamenco dance couples. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES The Ghost Walking Tour (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). See Fri 7.

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JAZZ Grec 2017: Gypsy and Mediterranean jazz Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm, 10pm. €15 (box office). €12 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree The Biel Ballester trio give us a performance of gypsy jazz that has its origins in the Balearic Islands, the birthplace of Ballester himself, who has worked with the likes of Woody Allen and Babik Reinhardt, son of Django Reinhardt. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Barcelona Night-time Trail (Start: Pla de la Seu, by the main entrance to Barcelona Cathedral). M: Jaume I (L4). See Thu 6. FLAMENCO Palacio del Flamenco (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Mon 3. TOURS Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). See Tue 4. The Cathedral of the Sea (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sun 2. Block of Discord guided tour (Start: Casa Amatller, Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M : Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sun 2. FAMILY Splash! Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Cool down at this day of watery fun at Poble Espanyol, including a bubble workshop, foam party and shows for kids. Animal mummies Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sun 2. 3D Planetarium and activities for kids CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Sat 8. ARTS FESTIVAL Grec 2017: Ventura La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Jul 16-20. 9.30pm. €22. Reduced: €15. www.lapedrera.com This intimate theatrical performance gives you the chance to discover one of the remaining period apartments in Gaudí’s iconic building. In Catalan.

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FREE Santa Madrona portal and bastion

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). See Sun 2.

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OPERA Il Trovatore Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 17-29. 8pm, except Sun 23 5pm, Sat 29 6pm. €12€245. www.liceubarcelona.cat Verdi’s 1850s work about a troubador in 15th-century Spain is given a Goya-esque feel. TOURS Palauet Casades (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). See Mon 3. Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Tue 4. Liceu opera house (La Rambla 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 3. TECHNO Techno session Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). From midnight. www.masimas.com/moog Head to the city centre for a night of electronica and dance at Barcelona’s foremost techno club.

Tuesday 18

ROCK U2: The Joshua Tree Tour Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Pg. Olímpic, 1719). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Guest artist: 7pm; concert: 9.30pm. From €39. www.livenation.es The veteran Irish rockers celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their legendary The Joshua Tree. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 18, 20, 21. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Ekaterina Záytseva was brought up in Russia, although she has lived in Spain for over a decade and is a Spanish guitar expert. TOURS Biblioteca Arús (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). See Tue 4. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Wed 5.


The Freedom Trail: Civil War tour (Start: main door of Barcelona University, Pl. Universitat). M: Universitat (L1, L2). See Wed 5.

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TOURS Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). See Wed 5. FAMILY 3D Planetarium and activities for kids CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Sat 8. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 15, 19, 22. 9pm. €39-€45. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance give a performance of flamenco and Spanish guitar music. SEVILLANAS

FREE Sevillanas dance night La Bodega

Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2,L5). See Wed 5.

OPERA Il Trovatore Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 17. Tablao de Carmen Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily 6pm: doors, 6.45pm: show; 8.30pm: doors, 9.15pm: show. From €30. Options include drink + show and meal + show; ticket includes entrance to Poble Espanyol. www.tablaodecarmen.com Opened in 1988 in homage to iconic Barcelona flamenco star, Carmen Amaya, this spot in Poble Espanyol offers topquality performances of different styles of flamenco. This month, the guest performer is ‘el Tete’, an up-and-comer known for his contained passion while dancing.

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TOURS Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Tue 4. Casa Rocamora (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. See Thu 6.

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NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Magic nights at Casa Batlló (Pg de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Mon 3. Summer nights at Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Thu 6. CosmoNits CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Every Thu, Jul 6-Aug 3. 10pm. Museum opens until 9.30pm. A bus to the centre will be available at the film’s end. €6 (includes museum entry and film). http://obrasociallacaixa.org For another year, the science museum hosts weekly, outdoor screenings of films related to science. Tonight, it’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (in English with Spanish subtitles). Live music will be played before the film Summer nights at Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Thu 6. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29. 9pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. FLAMENCO Grand Flamenco Festival: Los Farruco y Los Amaya Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €12-€54. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Award-winning show that re-creates the arrival in 1425 of the Roma people in Spain, focused on two renowned flamenco families, the Farrucos and the Amayas. WORLD MUSIC Michel Doudou Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 9pm. €12. www.santpau.barcelona In the gardens of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, this multi-talented artist from Senegal brings you the sounds of ‘Djegalou’, featuring the rhythms of his homeland. BLUES Blues nights Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com

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Every Thursday until Sep 4, hear great blues at these al fresco concerts. Tonight: Red Rombo.

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TOURS Casa de les Punxes (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). See Wed 5. Casa Felip (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Fri 7. FLAMENCO Tablao Cordobés (La Rambla, 3-5). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). See Mon 3. Tablao Flamenco Nervión (Princesa, 2). M: Jaume I (L4). See Wed 5. JAZZ Grec 2017: Jazz tribute Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Jul 21, 22. 8pm, 10pm. €18 (box office). €15 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree As part of celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Thelonious Monk, hear a Latin jazz sextet perform sounds inspired by the southern Spanish city of Cadiz, where boats landed from the Caribbean bringing their music with them and introducing jazz to Spain. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Mecal Air Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com For the ninth year, Poble Espanyol hosts this open-air festival dedicated to short films. There’s a different theme each week: tonight, it’s sci-fi. Sing-Along Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See website for prices and times. www.poble-espanyol.com See Fri 14. Tonight: Mamma Mia. FREE Magic Fountain (Pl. Carles Buigas, 1). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See Wed 5. Sing-Along Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See website for prices and times. www.poble-espanyol.com Release your inner diva with these outdoor film screenings where you can join in with the songs. Tonight: Mamma Mia. The Ghost Walking Tour (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). See Fri 7.

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Evening tours of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1. Summer nights at La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Doors: 8.30pm; concert: 9pm. Until Sep 9. Every Fri and Sat. €30. www.lapedrera.com Gaudí’s building once more plays host to weekly jazz concerts on its spectacular rooftop. Entrance includes a tour of the ‘Gaudí Space’ and a drink on the terrace. This weekend it’s the turn of Underpool 5.

BLUES Blues at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 6pm. €14. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Hear blues, funk and rock from the Alex Zayas Band, plus you can enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks.

Saturday 22

DANCE GALA Star Galas Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla 51-59). M: Liceu (L3).5pm, 9pm.€25€150. www.ibstage.com See two unique performances of the most iconic classical ballet pieces as well as works from renowned contemporary choreographers. TOURS The Shadow of the Wind (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Drassanes (L3). See Sat 1. FREE Funeral carriage and hearse collection (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. See Sat 1. Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1. FLAMENCO Flamenco show dedicated to Camarón de la Isla La Bodega Flamenca (Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). See Mon 3. UNDERWATER SPORT Shark cage diving and Diving with sharks L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Wed 5. TRADITIONS FREE Sardanes (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. Catalonia’s national dance is performed in front of the cathedral every weekend.


FREE Festa Catalana (Pla de la Seu). M: Jau-

me I (L4). See Sat 1.

CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. This concert, entitled ‘Divertimento’, features the Armonia quartet who perform pieces from Mozart and Albeniz. Entry includes an afternoon snack. OPEN-AIR – FAMILY Tibidabo theme park (Pl. Tibidabo, 3-4). FGC: Av.Tibidabo + Tramvia Blau or bus 196. Funicular del Tibidabo (Pl. Doctor Andreu). See Sun 2. Barcelona Urban Forest (Pl. del Fòrum, s/n). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). See Sat 8. FAMILY Saturdays at the Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sat 8. Family activities at the zoo Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). See Sat 3.

Sunday 23 OLYMPICS 1992

FREE Open day at Olympic Museum (Av. de

l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). www.museuolimpicbcn.cat Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of the Barcelona Olympic Games, you can visit the city’s Olympic and Sport Museum.

FAMILY The daughter of Senyor Bianchi Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Two girls need the help of lots of other children to be able to open up suitcases full of stories that have been kept closed for ages. Sundays at the Museu Egipci (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sun 9. TOURS Stories and legends of the Gothic quarter (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). See Thu 6.

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Block of Discord guided tour (Start: Casa Amatller, Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M : Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Sun 2. The Cathedral of the Sea (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sun 2 FREE Guided tour of Montjuïc Cemetery. Dreams of Barcelona (Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. See Sun 9.

FLAMENCO Flamenco at Palau Dalmases (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Daily 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm. €25. Book online at: www.palaudalmases.com. Singing, dancing, guitar and cajón in a historical setting. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Barcelona Night-time Trail (Start: Pla de la Seu, by the main entrance to Barcelona Cathedral). M: Jaume I (L4). See Thu 6.

Monday 24

MUSIC FESTIVAL 49th Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival: Kamasi Washington Barts (Av. del Paral·lel, 62). M: Poble Sec, Drassanes (L3). 9pm. From €25. www.theproject.es One-off special concert ahead of the main festival programme that starts in the autumn. Washington is a renowned jazz saxophonist and recently collaborated with musical man of the moment, Kendrick Lamar. OPEN-AIR FAMILY PortAventura theme park (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca, Tarragona). Renfe (train): Port Aventura. See Fri 2. TOURS Casa Amatller (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Tue 4. Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). See Tue 4.

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OLYMPICS 1992 FREE Olympic Games and Paralympics Party Anella Olímpica (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 5pm-10.30pm. www.barcelona.cat Looking back 25 years to the 1992 Olympic Games and Paralympics that were hosted here in Barcelona. This event, which is open to all, will feature memorabilia from

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the events, the chance to do some sport and cultural events.

SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29. 9pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. OPERA Il Trovatore Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 17. TOURS Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Tue 4. Biblioteca Arús (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). See Tue 4. TECHNO Techno session Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). From midnight. www.masimas.com/moog Head to the city centre for a night of electronica and dance at Barcelona’s foremost techno club. FLAMENCO Live Flamenco Sala Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Daily 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm. €15. www.masimas. com/tarantos Experience the passion of flamenco in an intimate tablao on Plaça Reial.

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BLUES Grec 2017: Beth Hart Barts (Av. del Paral·lel, 62). M: Poble Sec, Drassanes (L3). 9pm. From €33. www.theproject.es The US singer-songwriter is one of the most respected voices in blues at the moment. Her powerful, contralto voice has seen her win various Grammy nominations. TOURS Guided visits to Park Güell (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca, Lesseps (L3). See Wed 5. Liceu opera house (La Rambla 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 3. Torre Bellesguard Gaudí (Bellesguard, 6-9). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Sun 2. Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). See Wed 5.

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FLAMENCO Flamenco at Palau Dalmases (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Daily 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm. €25. Book online at: www.palaudalmases.com. Singing, dancing, guitar and cajón in a historical setting. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Dine under the stars Observatori Fabra (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). See Tue 4.

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FLAMENCO Flamenco at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Thursday. 6pm. €24. Reduced: €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. ‘A Taste of Spain’ combines classic flamenco sounds with innovative contemporary touches. Enjoy a glass of wine, visit the museum’s art collection and hear a performance of memorable Spanish music. Palacio del Flamenco (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Mon 3. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Gaudí’s Pedrera. The Origins (Provença 261, entrance on Pg. de Gràcia). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Wed 5. Magic nights at Casa Batlló (Pg de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Mon 3. CosmoNits CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Every Thu, Jul 6-Aug 3. 10pm. Museum opens until 9.30pm. A bus to the centre will be available at the film’s end. €6 (includes museum entry and film). http://obrasociallacaixa.org For another year, the science museum hosts weekly, outdoor screenings of films related to science. Tonight, it’s 2015 movie Ex-Machina (in English with Spanish subtitles). Live music will be played before the film FREE MediaPro Live Palau Robert (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). Every Wed-Fri until Sep 24. 8.30pm. palaurobert.gencat.cat For 3 nights each week during the summer, the Palau Robert hosts film, tv series and concert screenings in a specially erected marquee in its garden. Tonight, it’s the Isabel Coixet film Map of the Sounds of Tokyo (in English with Spanish subtitles). Summer nights at Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Thu 6.


Palau Baró de Quadras (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5) and Provença (FGC). See Thu 13.

TOURS The awakening of La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). See Thu 6. Casa Rocamora (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. See Thu 6. BLUES Blues nights Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Every Thursday until Sep 4, hear great blues at these al fresco concerts. Tonight: Jimmy Barnatán & The Cocooners OPERA The Merry Widow Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. €10€195. www.liceubarcelona.cat This is a concert version of Franz Lehár’s piece, which was first performed at the start of the 20th century, and hasn’t been heard at the Liceu for 37 years. Opera at Palau Dalmases (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 11pm. €20. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29. 9pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. WORLD MUSIC Cece Gianotti and Francesc Chaparro Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 9pm. €12. www.santpau.barcelona In the gardens of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, the Italian guitarist and composer joins forces with Canadian Chaparro to perform ‘Exodus to the Promised Land’.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL 15th San Miguel Festival Mas i Mas: Imany Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau

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de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €60. www.masimas.com This year’s Mas I Mas festival, which fills the city with music each August, is inaugurated this evening by pop and soul star, Imany. She presents her latest album, The Wrong Kind of War. 15th San Miguel Festival Mas i Mas: Uri Caine Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm, 10pm. €36 (on the door). €31 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree And this is the inaugural concert for the festival at Jamboree, featuring one of the leading jazz pianists on the contemporary scene, Uri Caine.

BLUES Blues at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Friday. 6pm. €14. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Concert of 40s and 50s rhythm and blues performed by Alice and the Wonders Trio. You can also enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks. TOURS Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Wed 5. Casa Felip (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). See Fri 7. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: music and wine Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 14, 28. 7pm. From €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Alen Garagic has won numerous international awards for his renditions of Spanish guitar compositions. RUMBA

FREE Rumba night La Bodega Flamenca

(Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). See Fri 7.

NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Evening tours of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1. Summer nights at La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Doors: 8.30pm; concert: 9pm. Until Sep 9. Every Fri and Sat. €30. www.lapedrera.com Gaudí’s building once more plays host to weekly jazz concerts on its spectacular rooftop. Entrance includes a tour of the ‘Gaudí Space’ and a drink on the te-

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rrace. This weekend, hear from José Carra Verso. Medieval supper and show at the Palau Requesens (Bisbe Caçador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). See Fri 7. Mecal Air Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com For the ninth year, Poble Espanyol hosts this open-air festival dedicated to short films. There’s a different theme each week: tonight, it’s ultra-violence. Sing-Along Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See website for prices and times. www.poble-espanyol.com Release your inner diva with these outdoor film screenings where you can join in with the songs. Tonight: La La Land. Secret Basilica del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Thu 6.

FLAMENCO Grand Gala Flamenco Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Jul 7, 28. 7pm.. €35-€50. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Hear the most traditional sounds of classic Spanish flamenco, with an intense performance full of passion.

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MUSIC FESTIVALS Unite with Tomorrowland 2017 (Parc de Can Zam, Santa Coloma de Gramenet). M: Can Zam (L9), Santa Coloma (L1). 4pm-3am. €70, €210 (plus admin fees). tomorrowland.com Feel the magic of the world’s biggest electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, with this special event in Barcelona, which sees renowned DJs like Steve Aoki and Afrojack perform live plus a video link-up with the main stage in Belgium. 15th San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival: J’ai deux amours El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). 8pm. €25 (online). €28 (on the door). elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat Alfonso Vilallonga and Marco Mezquida present their personal homage to Paris with a performance of self-written chanson.

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FREE Sardanes (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I

(L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. Catalonia’s national dance is performed in front of the cathedral every weekend. FREE Festa Catalana (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sat 1.

TOURS The Shadow of the Wind (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Drassanes (L3). See Sat 1. Santa Maria del Mar rooftop (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). See Tue 4. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Jul 29, 31. 9pm. €39-€45. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Guitarist Pedro Javier González and his group give a guitar recital of pure flamenco music featuring work by the likes of Paco de Lucía and Manuel de Falla. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Barceloneta tour: History & rooftop (Start: Museu d’Història de Catalunya).7.30pm. €17 (includes a glass of cava). Info and tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com and iconoserveis.com. On this two-hour tour you’ll discover the seafront neighbourhood of Barceloneta and its origins as an expansion of 18thcentury Barcelona, then finish with a glass of cava on the rooftop of the Catalan History Museum. The Ghost Walking Tour (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). See Fri 7. OPEN-AIR FAMILY Barcelona Urban Forest (Pl. del Fòrum, s/n). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). See Sat 8. SPORT Open Camp (Plaça de Nèmesi Ponsatí, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). See Sun 2. SPA Aire de Barcelona, Arab Baths (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barceloneta & Jaume I (L4). See Wed 5. CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Sat. 6pm.


€19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. The Recital trio play compositions by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Piazzolla. Entry also includes an afternoon snack.

Sunday 30 SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jul 10, 30. 9pm. €19. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Luis Robisco performs a selection of classic Spanish guitar tunes, highlighting the beauty of this traditional form of music. FAMILY Exclusive, personalised visits to the Aquarium L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Mon 3. Papery tales and crazy characters Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Stories for children that uses innovative ways to tell tales that all ages will enjoy. MUSIC FESTIVALS 15th San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival: Espejos El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). 8pm. €18 (online). €20 (on the door). elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat Cuban pianist Nelsa Baró presents her latest album, Espejos (Mirrors).

Monday 31 TOURS Palauet Casades (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). See Mon 3. The Freedom Trail: Civil War tour (Start: main door of Barcelona University, Pl. Universitat). M: Universitat (L1, L2). See Wed 5. UNDERWATER SPORT Shark cage diving and Diving with sharks L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Wed 5.

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weekly dramatised visits; Thu 7pm (various languages). www.amatller.org One of the city’s most outstanding modernista buildings.

SIGHTS July 2017

Architecture

BASÍLICA DE LA SAGRADA FAMÍLIA (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5). 9am-8pm. Panoramic tour: €29. Guided tour: €24. Self-guided tour: €22. Prior reservation necessary. www.sagradafamilia.org Gaudí’s spectacular temple. BASÍLICA DE SANTA MARIA DEL MAR (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat 9am-1pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun, public hols 10am-2pm, 5pm-8.30pm. Guided tour including rooftop: weekdays noon to 7pm; weekends and public hols 11am-7pm. €10. Reduced: €8. Evenings at Santa Maria del Mar (Jul-Aug): Fri, Sat 9pm, 9.30pm (according to demand). €17.50. www.riostabarcelona.com Beautiful Gothic church featured in popular novel The Cathedral of the Sea. BASÍLICA DE SANTA MARIA DEL PI (Plaça del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). 10am-6pm. €4. Reduced: €3. Guided tour (including bell tower): noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm. €8.50. www. riostabarcelona.com. Secret Basílica del Pi: Thu, Fri 9pm, 9.20pm; Sat 9.30pm, 9.50pm. From €16. www.adsentiabarcelona.com Historic church in the heart of Barcelona. CASA AMATLLER (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Guided tours (one hour): 11am (Eng), 5pm (Spa). €17. Tours with video guide (30 mins): 10am-6pm (various languages). €14. Reduced: €12.60. Prior reservation necessary: www.casessingulars.com. Summer nights (Jul 6-Sep 22):

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CASA BATLLÓ (Pg. de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). 9am-9pm. Cultural visit + video guide: €23.50. Reduced: €20.50. Until Oct 1: Magic Nights, daily from 8pm. www.casabatllo.es Unforgettable modernista architecture. CASA DE LA SEDA (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4), Jaume I (L4). Guided tours every Sat morning. 11am (English and Spanish). €10. Reduced: €8. www.casadelaseda.com Unique 18th-century building belonging to city’s guild of silk-workers. CASA DE LES PUNXES (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. 9am-8pm. Guided tour: €20. Self-guided tour with audio guide (10 languages): €12.50. Exclusive guided tours (with glass of cava): €23. www.casadelespunxes.com This modernista gem opened to the public in 2016. CRIPTA GAUDÍ COLÒNIA GÜELL (Claudi Güell, 6 - Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). MonFri 10am-7pm; Sat, Sun and public hols 10am-3pm. €7. Reduced: €5.50. Entrance plus audio guide: €9. Reduced: €7.50. www.gaudicoloniaguell.org Head a short way out of town to see this Gaudí creation. GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 50-minute tour: Mon-Fri 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm. €16. Reduced: €12. Daily 45-minute tours (€9. Reduced: €7.50) and 30-minute tours (€6. Reduced: €5) also available. www.liceubarcelona.cat Barcelona’s splendid opera house is one of the world’s finest. LA PEDRERA (Provença, 261-265). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Pedrera by Day: 9am-8.30pm. €22. Reduced: €16.50. Gaudi’s Pedrera. The Origins: from

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9pm. €34. Summer Nights (until Sep 9): Fri, Sat 8.30pm-10.30pm. €30. www.lapedrera.com A standout example of Gaudí’s innovation and vision.

PALAU BARÓ DE QUADRAS (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Guided tours: Wed 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). €14. Reduced: €12.60. Prior reservation necessary: www.casessingulars.com. Another unmissable modernista building. PALAU GÜELL (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon, except public hols. €12. Reduced: €9. www.palauguell.cat Just off La Rambla, this building was designed for Gaudí patron, Eusebi Güell. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA CATALANA (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 10am-3.30pm (every 30 mins). €18. Reduced: €11. www.palaumusica.cat Sumptuous modernista concert venue. PALAU REQUESENS (Bisbe Cassador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Guided tours & suppers: Fri, Sat 7.30pm. Guided tours (with glass of cava and sword fight): €20. Tour, supper & medieval show: from €71. www.palaurequesens.cat Historical setting for a night of medieval fun. PARK GÜELL (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). 8am-9.30pm. €8. Reduced: €5.60. Daily general guided tours (Spa, Eng and Fre): €7 pp. Daily private guided tours (for 2-3 people): €32 pp. Advanced booking recommended via website. www.parkguell.cat Gaudí’s take on an English garden city. SANT PAU, ART NOUVEAU SITE (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Mon-Sat 10am6.30pm; Sun and public hols 10am2.30pm. Self-guided visit: €13. Reduced: €9.10. Guided tour: €19. Reduced: €13.30. www.santpau.barcelona A one-time working hospital created in the modernista style. TORRE BELLESGUARD (Bellesguard, 6-9). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Tue-Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mon. Self-guided tour with audio guide:


€9. Reduced: €7.20. Full guided tour: Sat, Sun 11am (Eng); Sat noon, Sun 1.15pm (Spa). €16. Reduced: €12.80. www.bellesguardgaudi.com Gaudí creation that combines modernisme and medieval Gothic designs.

Leisure AIRE DE BARCELONA, ARAB BATHS (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barceloneta, Jaume I (L4). Sun-Thu: first session 9am, final session from 11pm. Fri, Sat: first session 9am, final session from midnight. www.airedebarcelona.com Indulge yourself at this luxurious spa. BARCELONA URBAN FOREST (Plaça del Fòrum, s/n). M: El Maresme/ Fòrum (L4). Open weekends and public holidays 10am-3pm, 4pm-8pm. €11€24 (varies according to circuit and age). www.barcelonaboscurba.com Fun for all ages with zip lines, bridges and six-metre-high platforms. GAUDÍ EXPERIÈNCIA (Larrard, 41). M: Lesseps (L3). 10.30am-7pm. €9. Reduced: €7.50. www.gaudiexperiencia.com Interactive 4D journey through Gaudí’s creativity. L’AQUÀRIUM (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). 10am9.30pm. €20. Discounts for children 3-10 years. www.aquariumbcn.com The city’s aquarium features a range of living creatures. OPEN CAMP Estadi Olímpic de Barcelona (Pg. Olímpic, 17-19). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). T. 902 07 07 53. Jul 1, 3-7, 27-31. 10am7pm. Open Park: €20. Reduced: €15. www.opencamp.com Challenge yourself at this new sports theme park. POBLE ESPANYOL (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Mon 9am-8pm; TueThu, Sun 9am-midnight; Fri 9am-3am; Sat 9am-4am. €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. www.poble-espanyol.com Architecture from around the country at this ‘Spanish village’.

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PORTAVENTURA WORLD (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train (Renfe): Port Aventura. Bus (Julià Travel). T. 902 20 22 20. 10am-midnight, except Jul 22 10am-3am. Ferrari Land: 10am-8pm. Aquatic Park: 10.30am-7pm. www.portaventuraworld.com One of Europe’s leading theme parks. You can find 3 parks: Port Aventura, Ferrari Land (new!) and Costa Caribe Aquatic Park. TIBIDABO THEME PARK (Pl. del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus Tibibus (T2A) from Pl. de Catalunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + Tramvia Blau or Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. Check website for opening times. €28.50. Under-120cm: €10.30. www.tibidabo.cat New and classic rides, plus amazing views across the city. ZOO DE BARCELONA (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). 10am-8pm. €19.90. Children 3-12 years: €11.95. Over-65s: €10.05. Check website for activities: www. zoobarcelona.cat Animals large, small and all sizes in between.

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