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Highlights Sant Jordi April 23

Disney: Art of Storytelling Until June 24

(some events take place the days before)

For over 80 years, The Walt Disney Company has been telling stories to audiences of millions; by taking classic tales and revising, enhancing and updating them as movies, Walt Disney and his successors have successfully maximised their appeal to young and old alike. This new exhibition features over 200 items from the company’s archive including storyboards, screenplays and digital prints. It takes place at CaixaForum, one of Barcelona’s leading art centres that’s located in a renovated modernista industrial building at the foot of Montjuïc ‘mountain’. As well as its temporary exhibitions, it’s worth visiting CaixaForum for a guided tour around the site, which was designed by prestigious architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, including the rooftop terraces.

The feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George, as he’s known in English) on April 23 is when Catalans celebrate love and literature; tradition dictates that men present their love with a rose while women gift a book to their partner. In addition, why not try the special Sant Jordi bread that many bakeries sell, made from spicy ‘sobrassada’ sausage and cheese to create the colours of the Catalan flag. In Barcelona, as in towns and cities around the region, the streets are filled with stalls overflowing with flowers and books; and while it’s not a public holiday, the atmosphere is always festive with outdoor readings, book signings, traditional culture and people strolling around throughout the day. Individual institutions celebrate Sant Jordi in their own way: for example, Casa Batlló covers its façade with roses (Apr 20 – 23) and this year hosts its very first exhibition, which is dedicated to the subject of love, appropriately enough; at Casa de les Punxes there are special activities based on the dragon-slaying legend of the knight; and Palau Güell pays tribute to its original owner, Eusebi Güell, who died 100 years ago. Barcelona is a very literary city, a place that has long inspired writers both local and from abroad and its rich, diverse literary heritage has been recognised through its participation in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature since 2015. A number of activities take place on and around the day itself: International Comic Fair (Apr 12 – 15, Fira Barcelona Montjuic), an unmissable date for comic fans with authors and illustrators from around the world; Mon Llibre (Apr 14, 15 at MACBA and CCCB) is an annual book festival for children and young people; Diàlegs de Sant Jordi (Apr 19-21, various times and venues) feature a series of conversations between writers both local and international as a way to bring readers closer to authors; and Nit del Drac (Apr 22 at Plaça del Rei) commemorates the birth or death of different Catalan writers. With Barcelona’s literary history, there’s much to discover related to books and authors. You could take a self-guided literary route about George Orwell, contemporary and historical Catalan writers such as Quim Monzó, Mercè Rodoreda, J.V. Foix and Joan Maragall or Don Quixote or, if you prefer, sign up for a guided tour (by Icono Serveis Culturals) that takes you to places mentioned in The Cathedral of the Sea, The Shadow of the Wind or Ghosts of Barcelona (by Sylvie Lagarda-Mata). There are also guided tours related to art and history in Barcelona, with 33 different literature-themed ones on offer (by conèixerBCN). www.barcelona.cat www.visitbarcelona.com

Cirque du Soleil: Totem Until May 6 The renowned contemporary circus company Cirque du Soleil has set up a new venue in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, a city that borders Barcelona, and for its inaugural event is putting on a two-month run of Totem. This fantastical show is based on the origins of life, and is full of symbolism and nature, with water playing an especially important part. As always with Cirque du Soleil, audiences can enjoy a performance featuring incredible acrobatics and circus stunts, amazing special effects, stunning costumes and make-up, and a standout soundtrack.

GuitarBCN 18 Every year, Barcelona welcomes a wide range of musicians to its Guitar Festival, including both local and international acts, legendary names and young talent. In recent times, stars such as Bob Dylan, Noel Gallagher and Deacon Blue have performed as part of GuitarBCN, and flamenco, classical, blues and experimental sounds have all been featured on the lineup. This month, you can catch rockers Joe Satriarni, John Petrucci and Uli Jon Roth all perform together (Apr 7, Auditori del Fòrum), the fusion sounds of El Kanka (Apr 12-13, Barts), hear the popular music of Israeli singer Noa (Apr 13, Teatre-Auditori Sant Cugat), the latest folk-blues release from Asaf Avidan (Apr 26, Barts), and discover Miquel Vilella, a Catalan pop star who sings in both his mother tongue and English (Apr 27, Barts Club).

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Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – 65th Godó Trophy April 21-29 Proof, if it were needed, that when it comes to sport Barcelona has much to offer, this long-running tennis contest in the city is part of the ATP 500 World Tour. The Godó (as it’s generally known locally) sees some of the world’s best male players, this year including Rafa Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov, take to the clay courts of the historical Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. And as well as the matches, there’s a variety of accompanying activities including La Terraza Market, with clothes and food on sale, a range of places to eat and drink, and evening entertainment including DJ sets and dance demonstrations. www.barcelonaopenbancsabadell.com

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Barcelona Pass Modernista Visitors looking to visit art nouveau-style Modernisme buildings now have a new inclusive experience: the Barcelona Pass Modernista. The idea is a pass offering 7 days of free entry to art nouveau buildings in Barcelona and surrounding towns like Sitges, Mataró, Canet or Terrassa, including top cultural sites like Casa Amatller, Casa de les Punxes, Palau Baró de Quadras, Palau de la Música, the Sant Pau heritage site, Museu Cau Ferrat or mNACTEC (Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia) and others off the beaten track. www.tickets.visitbarcelona.com


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Exhibitions Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona

(Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Jaume I (L4). MonSat 10am-7pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. www.arxiufotografic.bcn.cat/en Darius Koehli. Inside Poblenou Until May 19. See the transformation of the Poblenou neighbourhood between 2005 and 2017 through the photographs of Koehli, Swiss-born but now living in Barcelona. You can also enjoy images of the area from the AFB’s own archive that start in 1872.

Arxiu Històric de la Ciutat de Barcelona

(Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri 9am-8.45pm; Sat 10am8pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. www.barcelona.cat/arxiuhistoric The City of Barcelona Historical Archive Until Apr 30. 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). Daily 10am-8pm. http://caixaforum.es/barcelona/ home Under the arm: between the palm of the hand and the armpit Until May 20. Pieces by contemporary artists that take us to the limits of what has historically conditioned the creation of artworks, with a reflection on the relationship between creatives and their immediate surroundings. Music in ancient times Until May 6. Explore the great classical civilisations of Egypt, Rome, Greece and the Orient through their music, instruments and composers. Disney. The art of telling stories Until Jun 24. This exhibition looks at the literary origins of 4

the work of Walt Disney and the reinterpretations of classic stories by both the man and his company that have brought such tales to a wider public.

Castell de Montjuïc

(Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily 10am-8pm. First Sunday of month and other Sundays after 3pm, free. www.ajuntament.barcelona. cat/castelldemontjuic/en Montjuïc, the construction of a castle Permanent exhibition about Montjuïc and its castle. Doble Creu Permanent exhibition of sculpture by Carles Berga. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia and the Modern School Apr 12-Sep 2. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia (1859-1909) was a pioneer in educational methods, at the forefront of avant-garde developments to modernise teaching practices in Catalonia that are now used across the world.

Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

(Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sun, public holidays 11am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Sunday 3pm-8pm, free. www.cccb.org After the End of the World Until Apr 29. A look at the state of our planet today, what might happen between now and the latter part of the 21st century, and our responsibilities to future generations. World Press Photo 2018 Apr 28-May 27. Barcelona has once again been chosen as one of the first hosts for this renowned international photojournalism exhibition, with images that capture the key stories and issues of recent times.

CosmoCaixa

(Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Daily 10am-8pm. www.cosmocaixa.com T.Rex at CosmoCaixa

Until May 21. This exhibition takes a detailed look at a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that was found in Montana (USA). When is it from? Why is it so well-preserved? What did the dinosaur eat? How do paleontologists analyse such findings? The Beauty of the Universe Until Jun 10. Explore the mysteries of the Cosmos with this exhibition of two parts: ‘Light Years’ and ‘Other Worlds’. The Material Room Permanent exhibition. Voyage through the history of the Universe. Top science Permanent exhibition focused on contemporary research. The flooded forest Permanent exhibition. Living exhibit with over 100 species from the Brazilian jungle. Two faces of the Antarctic No end date. See this unique area from two very different perspectives.

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

(Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). Site and exhibitions: Tue-Sun 10am8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Sunday 3pm8pm and first Sunday of month all day, free. www.elbornculturaimemoria. barcelona.cat El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria Under an emblematic 19thcentury 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. Montserrat Roig, 1977. Memory and utopia Until Apr 30. Montserrat Roig (1946-1991) was a Catalan writer and journalist as well as a political activist particularly committed to the causes of feminism and the anti-Franco fight. In 1977, she published a book about Catalans held in Nazi concentration camps

as well as one of her most celebrated novels, El temps de les cireres.

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Itō Shinsui. Tradition and modernity Until May 20. The Miró Foundation hosts an exhibition of works by one of the great masters of shin hanga, Itō Shinsui (18981972), which also highlights the relationship between Miró’s own work and Japanese art.

Fundació Antoni Tàpies

(Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Tue-Thu, Sat 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mon. www.fundaciotapies.org Permanent exhibition Extensive collection of artworks by Tàpies. Allora & Calzadilla Until May 27. Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla are collaborative visual artists who are based in Puerto Rico. They use a variety of art forms in their works, including performance, sculpture, sound, video and photography, to explore themes of culture, history and geopolitics related to their adopted home. Antoni Tàpies. T for Teresa Until Oct 28. Exhibition of work by the late Catalan artist, whose wife is Teresa Barba, an inspiration to the artist during his life and now vice-president of his foundation.

Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera

Sala d’Exposicions (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Daily 10am-8pm. www.lapedrera.com Xavier Miserachs Until Jul 15. This exhibition continues the series of shows held at La Pedrera featuring Catalan photographers from the 20th century. It provides a new anthropological interpretation of the work and person of this Barcelona artist.

Fundació Joan Miró

(Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-8pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm; Apr 1,2 10am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). www.fmirobcn.org Joan Miró. Collection The most important public


collection of work by the Catalan artist has been given an updated presentation.

Espai 13: The possibility of an island Until Jun 17. With ‘The Odyssey’ Bárbara Sánchez Barroso explores journeys as a metaphor for personal quests.

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Photography in the Foyer: Toni García. Returning light Until May 13. Candle-maker Toni García has used his extensive knowledge of beeswax to launch himself into photography. Beehave 2 Until May 20. This is a project that reflects the growing interest of many artists in the crisis affecting honey bees and other insect pollinators, while also addressing the current debate around urban beekeeping. In addition, until June 17, there will be parallel activities and events taking place around Barcelona – see fmirobcn.org/beehaveBCN for details.

Fundació Suñol

(Pg. de Gràcia, 98). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. Mon-Fri 11am2pm, 4pm-8pm; Sat 4pm8pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. www.fundaciosunol.org Fernando Vijande 1971-1987 Until Apr 7. Extensive exhibition that pays homage to gallery owner Fernando Vijande, who was a key figure in contemporary art in Spain in the 1970s and 1980s. Covering all three floors of the foundation, it includes works by the likes of Warhol, Mapplethorpe and Kounellis, as well as Spanish artists such as Luis Gordillo and Zush. Patricio Vélez. El tiempo es un material que basta (1965-2017) Apr 27-Sep 8. This is the first


exhibition opened in 2018 at the Fundació Suñol and features a large body of work by Ecuadorian artist Patricio Vélez that includes engravings, drawings, paintings and photos.

Fundació Vila Casas Espais Volart

(Ausiàs Marc, 22 ). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Mon, public holidays and Apr 1, 2. www.fundaciovilacasas.com Lita Cabellut. Retrospective

Until May 27. This exhibition focuses on the work of this Barcelona artist who goes beyond the conventional limits of painting into the domains of risk, gesture and psychological portraits, all imbued with a latent classicism.

Fundació Vila Casas Museu Can Framis

(Roc Boronat, 116-126). M: Glòries (L1), Poblenou & Llacuna (L4). Tue-Sat 11am6pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Mon, public holidays and Apr 1, 2. www.fundaciovilacasas.com Pere Portabella. Cinema, art and politics Until Jun 26. Pere Portabella is a leading Catalan film-maker and political activist, and this show explores his work and life through four different themes.

Fundación MAPFRE

Casa Garriga i Nogués (Diputació, 250). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon 2pm8pm; Tue-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays 11am7pm. Mon 2pm-8pm, free. www.fundacionmapfre.org Brassaï. Paris’s eye 1 Until May 13. Brassaï (18991984) was a key member of a group of European and US photographers who, throughout the 20th century, managed to redefine the identity and enrich the potential of photography as an artistic method. 5

Exhibitions The Gaudí Exhibition Center

Museu Diocesà (Pla de la Seu, 7). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). T. 93 268 75 82. Daily 10am-8pm. www.gaudiexhibitioncenter.com Walking with Gaudí 2 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). Daily 10am-10pm; public holidays 2pm-10pm. 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. Altered States of Mind Until Apr 2. Original artworks that portray disturbed states of conscience, presented in collaboration with Cryptshow Festival, a horror and fantasy event held in neighbouring Badalona.

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

(Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily 10am-7pm. First Sunday of the month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.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). Tue-Sun, public holidays noon-8pm. www.ajuntament.barcelona. cat/lavirreina/en/ 6

Màquines de viure Until May 20. The result of ongoing research since 2013, this artistic project opens a dialogue between radical architecture, social criticism and flamenco performances.

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One year women’s performance 2015-2016 (The Clock piece) Until May 20. This work by Raquel Friera is inspired by the piece ‘One Year Performance 1980-1981 (The Clock piece)’ from Tehching Hsieh. Portraits of the Multitude Until May 27. Seven audiovisual works produced between 2008 and 2017 explore paradoxes related to the daily use of communication technologies, by New York artist Natalie Bookchin.

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MACBA. Museu d’Art Contemporani

Until Sep 11. Catalan artist Francesc Torres plans to leave his archive of work to the MACBA, and this is an initial taste of what it comprises with a new piece featuring a selection of objects that are key to his creative process. Oscar Masotta. Theory as action Until Sep 11. The aim of this exhibition is to reconstruct the intellectual career of Argentinian thinker Oscar Masotta (1930-1979), and is the culmination of four years of research. Domènec. Not here, not anywhere

Apr 19-Sep 11. The work of Catalan artist Domènec from the late ’90s to the present day is explored in this solo show.

MUHBA El Call

(Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: Universitat (L1, L2), Sant Antoni (L2). Mon, Wed-Fri 11am-7.30pm. Sat 10am8pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Tue (except public holidays). www.macba.cat MACBA Collection 33. Under the surface Until Nov. Featuring works from the MACBA archive, this exhibition explores problems of representation and its limits, as well as the relevance and incidence of the artist and art in contemporary society. Rosemarie Castoro. Focused on infinity

Until Apr 15. This is the first major retrospective of work by Rosemarie Castoro (1939-2015), with a particular emphasis on her creative period between 1964 and 1979. The US artist developed her career during a time when minimalism and conceptualism formed part of the New York avant-garde movement. Disconnected archive Until Jul 13. A look at the evolution of sexual dissidence through material contained in both public and private archives in Barcelona. Francesc Torres. The hermetic belltower


(Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Wed, Fri 11am-2pm; Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat The Jews in Medieval Barcelona Permanent exhibition about the city’s historical Jewish community.

MUHBA at Fabra i Coats

(Sant Adrià, 20). M: Sant Andreu (L1). Sun 11am-2pm. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat Fabra i Coats factory Site of exceptional historical interest that is based on English industrial facilities. Following a renovation process, it now hosts cultural and educational projects.

MUHBA Oliva Artés

(Espronceda, 142-146, Parc Central del Poblenou). T. 93 256 21 22. M: Poblenou (L4). Wed 10am-2pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, 4pm-6pm. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat Interrogate Barcelona Permanent exhibition that traces change in the city from industrialisation to the 21st

century. Industry, territory, identity Until Mar 11. Travelling exhibition that looks at the Industrial Heritage Route of the Ruhr, which has 1,000 industrial remains that can be visited.

MUHBA Park Güell

(Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guarda). M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily 8am8.30pm. 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. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat 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). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon. First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.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. El port franc i la fàbrica de Barcelona Until Jul 1. New exhibition about the city’s industry, focusing on the history of its port and Zona Franc area and its impact on the political, economic, urbanistic and environmental development of Barcelona.

MUHBA Refugi 307

(Nou de la Rambla, 169). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). Guided tours: Sun 10.30am (English), 11.30am (Spanish) and 12.30pm (Catalan).

Closed public holidays. Prior reservation necessary: [email protected]. www.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). Mon-Sat 8.30 am-3.30pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition Archaeological remains among the foundations of the Santa Caterina market.

MUHBA Temple d’August

(Paradís, 10). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Mon 10am-2pm; Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-8pm. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat 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. General access has no fixed timetable. Museum area: Wed 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun 10am-3pm. www.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). 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. www.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. Thu 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition Beautiful historical farmhouse in Collserola park, which was converted into a residential home in the 19th century.

Museu d’Història de Catalunya

Palau de Mar (Plaça de Pau Vila, 3). M: Barceloneta (L4). Tue, Thu-Sat 10am-7pm; Wed 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays (including Apr 2) 10am-2.30pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). www.mhcat.cat Puig i Cadafalch. Architect of Catalonia Until Apr 15. This is the closing event of a year full of activities to honour the celebrated Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (who was also a town planner, monument restorer, art historian and politician), and aims to higlight his many professional and artistic skills, as well as the persecutions he faced and overcame.

Museu de Badalona

(Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, 1. Badalona). M: Badalona Pompeu Fabra (L2). Tue-Sat 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm. Sun and public holidays 10am2pm. Closed Mon. Temp exhibition: Tue-Sat 5pm-8pm, Sun 10am-2pm. www.museudebadalona.cat Baetulo, Roman city Permanent exhibition includes the remains of the steam baths and Decumanus Maximus street. Shops of the past

Apr 19-Jul 1. An exploration of traditional commerce in Badalona, looking at themes such as the way produce was displayed, what kind of things were for sale, and how people 7

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shopped in the days before department and chain stores.

Museu de Montserrat

(Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 Montserrat). FGC from Pl. Espanya (R5 line). Station: Monistrol de Montserrat + zip train. Mon-Fri 10am-5.45pm. Weekends and public holidays 10am-6.45pm. www.museudemontserrat.com Permanent exhibition Paintings by El Greco, Caravaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, Sisley, Degas, Pissarro, Miró, Dalí, Picasso...

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Explore and vindicate. The painting of Niebla Until Apr 2. Josep Niebla was born in Morocco but has lived in Catalonia since 1962. This show features some of his principal works, which encompass a range of interests. Mountains of the soul Until Jun 24. In this exhibition Maria Bofill focuses her ceramics work on mountains, specifically Montserrat. Some are literal while others are more abstract portrayals of the essence of mountains.

MEB: Museu de l’Eròtica de Barcelona

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(La Rambla, 96, bis). M: Liceu (L3), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily 10am-midnight. 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). Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-6pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Sat, Sun 10am-7pm. Closed Mon (including Apr 2). First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. museumusica.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition. Enjoy a journey through the different periods that make up the history of music. Granados. From Paris

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to Goya Until May 20. Marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Catalan composer Enric Granados, the Music Museum examines his inspirations along with his works and other accomplishments. Eolssigu! The sounds of Korea Until Jun 3. The music of Korea uses many instruments and forms that are not well-known in the west. It’s a world of sound that’s rich, passionate and built on principals different from those we’re used to hearing.

Museu de la Xocolata

Antic Convent de Sant Agustí (Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). Mon-Sat 10am7pm, Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. www.museuxocolata.cat Permanent exhibition The origins of chocolate, its arrival in Europe in the 16th century and the relationship it has with Barcelona.

Museu de les Cultures del Món

(Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museuculturesmon.bcn.cat Ifni. Catalan military service in Africa Until Jan 23, 2019. For much of the 20th century, young Spanish men had to do military service. Among the different postings doled out according to a random lottery was Ifni, a small Spanish enclave on the Moroccan coast that had no significant strategic or economic role. Despite this, thousands of soliders were deployed there over a period of three decades between the 1930s and 1960s. Permanent exhibition Explore the artistic heritage of different cultures from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania.


Museu del Disseny de Barcelona

Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona (Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Tue-Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). Sundays from 3pm-8pm and first Sunday of month, all day, free. www.museudeldisseny.cat Design does Until May 13. This show explores how design gives shape to the global challenges of our society, sometimes to improve things and sometimes the opposite. 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). Daily 9.30am7.30pm. 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). Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 4pm-7pm.

Closed weekends and public holidays. www.mmbcn.cat Permanent exhibition Over 350 works by 42 of the most important artists from Catalan modernisme, including Ramon Casas.

Museu Blau. Museu de les Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

(Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, Parc del Fòrum). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museuciencies.cat Planet Life Permanent exhibition about the history of life and evolution of the planet, and includes sections such as ‘The biography of the Earth’ and ‘Islands of Science’. Oceans, the last savage territory Until Sep 14. Take an audiovisual trip through the deep sea with images taken from the Oceans documentary, made using 480 hours of footage. A highlight of the show is a large screen that gives you a sense of immersion in the water. Nasevo. Science and essences Until Sep 2. This exhibition shows the scientific and creative process of a multisensory artist who brings together colour and smell through the object NAS.

Museu Egipci de Barcelona

(València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, 4pm-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-2pm. www.museuegipci.com

the famous Egyptian king was uncovered.

Museu Etnològic

(Passeig de Santa Madrona, 16-22). M: Poble Sec (L3), Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). TueSat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-8pm. Closed Mon. First Sunday of month and other Sundays from 4pm, free. www.ajuntament.barcelona. cat/museuetnologic/en/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). Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Closed Mon. www.meam.es Female artists today 2 Until Apr 29. This exhibition features the work of a range of contemporary Spanish female artists, painters and sculptors to highlight work currently being produced. Seguranyes Apr 10-24. Solo exhibition featuring pieces by Catalan sculptor Joan Seguranyes. Contemporary figurative art Permanent exhibition of nearly 300 paintings and 80 sculptures from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Museu Frederic Marès

Permanent exhibition Almost a thousand items that date from the ancient civilisation of the Pharaohs.

(Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and public holidays 11am-8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). First Sunday of month, all day, and other Sundays from 3pm, free. www.museumares.bcn.cat

Tutankhamun, history of a discovery No end date. How the tomb of

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. Original sin Until Dec 30. For the rest of this year, the featured work in the display case of the museum’s garden is a sculpture entitled ‘Original sin’, dating from the mid-16th century.

Museu Marítim de Barcelona

(Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). T. 93 342 99 20. Daily 10am-8pm. mmb.cat. Royal boatyards and galleys Semi-permanent exhibition that’s part of a new 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. Display of vessels Until Dec 31. Semi-permanent exhibition of various boats that are part of the museum’s extensive collection. Port, border territory Until Sep 25. This exhibition covers the history of the neighbourhoods of Barcelona that adjoin the port between 1900 and 1992. It looks at the role of the port in bringing new ideas and products to the city, as well as the fact that the area was a place that some of Barcelona’s poorest residents called home. Camins de ronda Until Jun 3. The coastal paths of Catalonia have a long history and offer a beautiful way to explore the region’s countryside. Unusual objects Permanent exhibition featuring surprising items from the museum’s archive; the items on display are changed on a regular basis. 9

Exhibitions Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

(Parc de Montjuïc). M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Tue-Sat 10am6pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Mon (except public hols). 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. In addition, the Museu Nacional has just inaugurated a new layout for its display of Renaissance and Barroque artworks by iconic European painters such as El Greco, Tintoretto, Canaletto and Rubens, among many others. The almost 300 pieces on show (taken from the museum’s archive of around 1,400 works) were all produced between the 16th and early 19th centuries, and many have rarely been shown in public before - don’t miss your opportunity to see this unique collection. And during your visit, head up to the rooftop, the perfect spot for enjoying panoramic views of the city. William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement in Great Britain Until May 20. This exhibition looks in-depth at the multifaceted British artist William Morris, along with other leading members of the Arts and Crafts movement, which was created in 1880 and evolved up to the First World War.

Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch

(Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun and public holidays 10am-2.30pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). www.museuolimpicbcn.cat Permanent exhibition Explore in-depth the worlds of sport and the Olympic Games. City of snow and ice. Beijing Until May 27. This exhibition 10

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marks the 10th anniversary since the 29th Summer Olympics were held in Beijing and looks ahead to the 24th Winter Olympics which are due to take place there in 2022.

Museu Picasso

(Montcada, 15-23). M: Jaume I (L4). Tue-Sun (except Thu) 9am-7pm; Thu 9am-9.30pm. Closed Mon. Every Thu 6pm9.30pm and first Sunday of month all day, free entry. www.museupicasso.bcn.cat Permanent exhibition More than 3,800 works from different periods of the artist’s career. Temporal – an acoustic project

Until Apr 1. Marking the inauguration of the Barcelona Picasso Museum on March 9, 1963, this sound installation from the Catalan artist Vacca is set up in the Pati Finestres space of the museum. It features a simulation of the approach of a meteorological storm. Lucien Clergue: 27 meetings with Picasso Until Apr 15. French photographer Lucien Clergue (1934-2014) first met Pablo Picasso in 1953 at a bullfight in Arles; this exhibition looks at the friendship that grew out of that initial encounter.

Palau Güell

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). T. 93 472 57 75. Tue-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). First Sunday of month, free. www.palauguell.cat

Joana Biarnés. Countercurrent Until Apr 2. Discover the career and legacy of the first female photojournalist in Catalonia and Spain. D’ones. The revolution of women in music Until Apr 23. Looking at the women who have transformed music in Catalonia in the 20th and 21st centuries. I am my own experiment Until Apr 2. Part of the celebration of the Palau i Fabre Year, this exhibition explores the work of the Catalan writer, translator, poet, critic and historian, Josep Palau i Fabre (1917-2008). Witnesses of oblivion Apr 11-Jun 30. Photographic exhibition that highlights the work of Doctors Without Borders around the world. Carme Solé Vendrell Apr 20-Sep 11. A look at the work of Vendrell, an illustrator of children’s books, to mark the 50th anniversary of her career.

Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe 1

(Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 18-May 6. 10am-8pm. www.miesbcn.com Domènec This event is organised in collaboration with the MACBA, which inaugurates a major solo

exhibition of work by Catalan artist Domènec on April 19

Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes

(Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: Reina Elisenda. Tue-Fri 10am5pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-8pm; public holidays (including Apr 2) 10am-2pm. Closed Mon. Sundays from 3pm, and first Sunday of month, all day, free. www.monestirpedralbes.bcn.cat Pedralbes Monastery. The treasures of the Monastery Permanent exhibition of a unique collection of art, furniture and liturgical items.

Trio Ludwig, Palau de la Música Catalana, dia 16

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.

Concert venues

Petras Albas. The Pedralbes Monastery and the Montcada family (13261673) Permanent exhibition exploring the lineage of the Montcada family and its close relationship with the Monastery.

Gran Teatre del Liceu

Murals in the spotlight. Paintings in the Sant Miquel Chapel Permanent exhibition on the study and conservation of the earliest Italian Trecento murals in Catalonia.

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L’Auditori

(Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). www.auditori.cat (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). www.liceubarcelona.cat

Palau de la Música Catalana

(Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). www.palaumusica.cat

Jamboree

(Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). www.masimas.com/jamboree

Moog

(Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). www.masimas.com/moog

Palau Güell: A Look at Furniture This permanent exhibition is situated on the bedroom floor and features original furniture that decorated the building when the Güell family were living there.

Palau Sant Jordi + Sant Jordi Club

Palau Robert

(Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). www.barts.cat

(Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. Mon-Sat 9am8pm; Sun and public holidays 9am-2.30pm. www.palaurobert.gencat.cat


(Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). www.palausantjordi.cat www.santjordiclub.cat

Sala Barts + Barts Club

Sala Apolo + La [2] de Apolo

(Nou de la Rambla, 113, 111).

Roger Waters, Palau Sant Jordi, dies 13 i 14

M: Paral·lel. www.sala-apolo.com

Other shows

Sala Bikini

La Bodega Flamenca

(L’Illa Diagonal: Av. Diagonal, 547). M: Maria Cristina ( L3). www.bikinibcn.com

Special music venues Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM)

(Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). www.meam.es tickets.visitbarcelona.com Weekly concerts of classical music and blues in art museum.

Palau Dalmases

(Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). palaudalmases.com Historical palace hosts opera recitals (Thu) and flamenco shows (Mon – Sun).

Església de Santa Anna

(Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). artpegi.com; tickets.visitbarcelona.com Regular Spanish guitar concerts in 12th-century church.

Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi

(Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC).poemasl.es; tickets.visitbarcelona.com Historic church is stage for a variety of Spanish guitar concerts.

(Roger de Flor, 230). M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Sagrada Família (L2, L5). Mon-Sat 6pm; 8.30pm (shows start later). Closed Sun. Various menus and drink-only option available. www.labodegaflamenca.com Flamenco show close to the Sagrada Família.

Palacio del Flamenco

(Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily 6pm, 7.50pm, 9.40pm (shows start later). Options: show only, show + drink, show + different menu options (including tapas). www.palaciodelflamenco.com Live flamenco every evening.

Sala Tarantos

(Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Daily 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm. www.masimas.com/tarantos Live flamenco show in central venue.

Tablao de Carmen

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily 6pm; 8.30pm (shows start later). Options include drink + show and meal + show; ticket includes entrance to Poble Espanyol. www.tablaodecarmen.com


Flamenco venue that pays tribute to Carmen Amaya.

Tablao Cordobés

(La Rambla, 3-5). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Daily 5.15pm, 6.45pm, 8.30pm, 10pm (shows start later). Options: show + tapas/drink only/dinner. www.tablaocordobes.com This month’s performers include José Maya (Apr 1-5), Juan de Juan (1-18), Karime Amaya (1-30) and Sara Barrero (19-30). In Spanish.

Tablao Flamenco Nervión

(Princesa, 2). M: Jaume I (L4). Wed-Sun 8pm-10pm. Options: show + menu, show + drink. www.restaurantenervion.com Well-located restaurant hosts flamenco performances.

Opera y Flamenco

Enjoy two shows at Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla 115) and the Palau de la Música Catalana (c/ Palau de la Música 4-6): Opera and flamenco (the tormented love story of the dancers interpreted by their own souls, the soprano and the tenor) and Grand Flamenco Gala (a perfect union of heart and soul, music and dance, passion and ryhthm). teatrepoliorama.com and www.palaumusica.cat

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Theatre El Molino

(Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). www.elmolinobcn.com ¡Mira Mama, estoy en El Molino! Every Sat from Apr 7 to May 26. 9.30pm. From €15. Irreverent Valencian comedian Sil de Castro presents this monologue that combines cabaret, humour and more. In Spanish.

Teatre Gaudí Barcelona

(Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5) and Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). www.teatregaudibarcelona.com Tenors Apr 1. 6pm. Enjoy a mix of music and humour in this take on the concept of the three tenors that explores the difficult lives that professional tenors can have interspersed with classical performances. In Catalan. Fresa y Chocolate Apr 1. 8pm. Stage version of the 1993 Cuban film (the first from that country to be nominated for an Oscar), performed with live music. In Spanish. La capilla de los niños Apr 13-15. Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. €20. During his research into an old murder, a writer finds himself drawn into a mystery that was never properly resolved. In Spanish Hipopótamos From Apr 17. For times and further info, check with venue. El Llibre de la Selva Until Apr 15. Sat 5pm; Sun noon. Family show based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic, The Jungle Book. In Catalan.

Teatre Lliure (Montjuïc - Sala Fabià Puigserver)

(Pg. Santa Madrona 40-46 / Pl Margarida Xirgu, 1). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). www.teatrelliure.com CabaretA Apr 5-15. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm.

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Dance An homage to the Barcelona cabaret scene of the 1960s, and especially to the women who were a key part of that scene. In Spanish and Catalan. Medea Apr 17-May 12.Tue-Fri 8.30pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. A new telling of Euripides’s classic tragedy about the eponymous princess and wife of Jason, who takes the most brutal revenge when her husband leaves her. In Catalan; Sat 21 and 28 with surtitles in Spanish and English.

Teatre Lliure (Gràcia) (Montseny, 47). M: Fontana (L3). teatrelliure.com

El sistema solar Until Apr 15. Tue-Fri 8.30pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. This comedy sees a dysfunctional family come together to celebrate Christmas; the daughter is fill of good intentions, a sure sign of impending disaster. In Spanish.

meal with some of her family members who died during the Franco dictatorship. But the family’s past is not quite what she thought. In Catalan.

Teatre Victòria

Teatre Poliorama

Apr 5-29. Thu, Fri 8.30pm; Sat 6pm, 9.30pm; Sun 6pm. This musical (‘Spring Awakening’) is a pop-rock musical about adolescent love, repression, fear, abuse of power and incomprehension. In Catalan

(La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). www.teatrepoliorama.com El Llibertí 1 Until May 27. Wed-Fri 9pm; Sat 5.30pm, 8.30pm; Sun 6pm. From €9.50. Written by French actor EricEmmanuel Schmitt, this play is an intelligent comedy about ethics, philosophy and the passing of time. In Catalan.

(Paral·lel, 67). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). www.teatrevictoria.com

Centre Cultural de Terrassa

El despertar de la primavera

(Rambla de Egara, 340). FGC: Terrassa Rambla (S1). www.fundacioct.cat

Versus Teatre

Triple Bill 2 Apr 28. 8pm. The Ballet de Catalunya company performs at its base theatre with a performance of three neoclassical and contemporary pieces created especially for the company by three leading choreographers.

(Castillejos, 179). M: Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2). www.versusteatre.com Check website for details of performances.

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Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC) (Pl. de les Arts, 1). M: Glòries (L1), Monumental (L2). www.tnc.cat

Sol solet Until Apr 8. Wed 7pm; Thu-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. €11.50-€23. From 14 years. Although in Catalonia, ‘Sol solet’ is a wellknown children’s song, in this context, the meaning of sol is not ‘sun’ but ‘alone’. It tells the story of the painful loneliness that has taken over the life of the sensitive protagonist, Jon. In Catalan.

Mercat de les Flors

(Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). www.mercatflors.cat GN/MC Guy Nader/Maria Campos.

Set of Sets Apr 26-29. 8pm; Sun 6pm. Nader and Campos have worked together since 2006 and this is their latest creation, which recreates the repetition and rhythm in the movement of bodies that consistently defy gravity, as a metophor for the repetitive nature of existence and the idea of persistence.

Circus Teatre Auditori de Granollers

Cirque du Soleil

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Totem Until May 6. This production from the world-famous Cirque du Soleil company tells the story of human life from its amphibious origins to its inevitable desire to fly. It explores our connections with other species, our dreams and infinite potential.

(Torras i Bagas, 50). Renfe: Granollers-Centre (R2N). www.teatreauditoridegranollers. cat Apr 22. 7pm. The Ballet de Catalunya company was created last year and includes 20 dancers originating from leading schools and companies. Tonight they perform a series of works by different choreographers, including the company’s artistic director, Elías García.

Teatre Tívoli

(Casp, 8). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). www.promoconcert.es El Lago de los Cisnes Apr 1,2, 6.30pm. Stars of the Bolshoi Theatre star in this Moscow State Ballet production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ‘Swan Lake’, one of the most popular ballets of all time.

Districte Cultural de L’Hospitalet (Travessia Industrial, 50, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat). M: Bellvitge (L1). www.cirquedusoleil.com

Mercat de les Flors

(Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). www.mercatflors.cat Ara Mateix circus festival Apr 6-22. For just over two weeks this month, the Mercat de Flors venue welcomes a range of circus performers. The aim is to give a platform for contemporary circus as well as highlighting hybrid formats that come together on stage.

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La consagració de la primevera Apr 14, 15. Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. €11.50, €23. The TNC has partnered with the ESMUC music school to produce this monodrama based on Stravinsky’s ‘The Rite of Spring’. Que rebentin els actors Apr 5-24. Wed 7pm; Thu-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. Explosive comedy that sees a man build a time machine for his girlfriend so she can host a Christmas



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Visits Places of interest Basílica de la Sagrada Família (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5). Daily 9am8pm. 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 9am-2pm, 5pm-8.30pm. Guided tours including rooftop: noon5.15pm (various languages) 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). Daily 10am6pm. Guided tour including bell tower (Spa/Eng): MonFri noon, 1pm, weekends noon-4pm. www.riostabarcelona.com Historic church in the heart of Barcelona.

Biblioteca Arús

(Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). Tue 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). www.casessingulars.com Created in 1895, this library specialises in research into social movements.

Casa Amatller

(Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Guided tours (one hour): 11am (Eng), 5pm (Spa). €24. Tours with video guide (40 mins): 10am6pm (various languages). €19. www.amatller.org One of the city’s most outstanding modernista buildings.

Casa Batlló

(Pg. de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Daily 14

9am-9pm. Cultural visit + video guide: €24.50. Reduced: €21.50 (online prices). 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 (Eng/Spa). €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. Daily 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.es This modernista gem is full of symbolism and has a splendid rooftop.

Casa Felip

(Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Fri 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). casessingulars.com Once home to the Felip family, this apartment is an excellent example of modernisme.

Cementiri de Montjuïc

(Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Tours: second and fourth Sun of month. Second Sunday: 11.15am (Catalan); fourth Sunday: 11.15am (Spanish). www.cbsa.cat

(Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. Thu 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). www.casessingulars.com The art collected by Manuel Rocamora is on display at his former home.

Casa Vicens

(C/ de les Carolines, 20). M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Daily 10am-8pm. €16. Reduced: €14. www.casavicens.org This is the first house Gaudí designed in Barcelona; it opened to visitors at the end of 2017.

Cases Singulars

Palau Güell

Block of Discord guided tour (Start: Casa Amatller, Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Sun 10.30am (English), noon (Spanish).

Just off La Rambla, this building was designed for Gaudí patron, Eusebi Güell.

Cripta Gaudí Colònia Güell

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(Claudi Güell, 6 - Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat, Sun and public hols 10am3pm. €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.

La Pedrera

(Passeig de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Pedrera by Day: Daily 9am-8.30pm. €22. Reduced: €16.50. Gaudi’s Pedrera. The Origins: Daily from 9pm. €34. The awakening of La Pedrera: Thu, Fri (Eng) 8am. €39. www.lapedrera.com A standout example of Gaudí’s innovation and vision.

(Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). To get there, you need a car or can take a taxi. Check times on website. Fri (Spa/Cat): €15; children (12 and under) €7.50. Sat (Eng/Spa/Cat): €25; children (12 and under) €12.50. www.sternalia.com Take an evening tour around Barcelona’s hillside observatory.

Palau Baró de Quadras

(Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Wed 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). www.casessingulars.com

www.casessingulars.com Check website for more tours.

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am8pm. Closed Mon (except public hols). www.palauguell.cat

Barcelona’s hillside graveyard is as much an art museum as a final resting-place.

Observatori Fabra

Casa Rocamora

Another unmissable modernista building.

(Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Daily 10am-3.30pm (guided tours every 30 mins). www.palaumusica.cat Sumptuous modernista concert venue.

Palau Requesens

(Bisbe Cassador, 3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Fri, Sat 7.30pm; guided tours with glass of cava and sword fight; tour, supper & medieval show. Saturday morning tours also available. www.sternalia.com Historical setting for a night of medieval fun.

Palauet Casades

(Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). Mon 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). www.casessingulars.com Modernista building that’s currently the office for the city’s lawyers’ association.

Park Güell

(Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily 8am-8.30pm. Daily general guided tours (Spa, Eng and Fre); daily private guided tours for 2-5 people. Advanced booking recommended. parkguell.cat Gaudí’s take on an English garden city.

Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe

(Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 10am-8pm. www.miesbcn.com


The ‘Mansana de la Discòrdia’ is a block of buildings known for having five of the city’s most outstanding modernista creations.

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Attractions Symbolic work of the Modern Movement. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as the German Pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition.

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 Centuries-old institution located in an 18th-century building at the heart of the city.

Reial Acadèmia Medicina

(Carme, 47). M: Liceu (L3). Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm. Various languages. www.sternalia.com Located in an important neo-classical building, highlights include the anatomy amphitheatre.

Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site

(Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Mon-Sat 9.30am6.30pm; Sun and public hols 9.30am-2.30pm. www.santpaubarcelona.org 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: Tue-Sun. Full

guided tour: Sat, Sun 11am (Eng); Sat noon, Sun 1.15pm (Spa). www.bellesguardgaudi.com

Aire de Barcelona, Arab Baths

Guided tours

(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

Icono

Indulge yourself at this luxurious spa.

Gaudí creation that combines modernisme and medieval Gothic designs.

www.iconoserveis.com Check website for more tours. Stories and legends of the Gothic quarter (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 3.30pm (English/Spanish); Sat 10am (French). Explore the heart of the Ciutat Vella, discover its long history and see some of the city’s emblematic landmarks. The Ghost Walking Tour (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Companys). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). Fri 9.30pm (English/ Spanish). A two-hour tour around some of the spookiest corners of Barcelona. The Shadow of the Wind (Start: Centre d’Art Santa Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Drassanes (L3). Sat 5pm (Spanish/English). €14. For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s extraordinarily successful Barcelona-set book, this guided tour is a can’t-miss. The Cathedral of the Sea (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). Sun 10am (Spa/Cat). If you enjoyed Ildefonso Falcones’s eponymous novel, check out this tour that takes in some of the places mentioned in the book.

Barcelona Urban Forest

(Plaça del Fòrum, s/n). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). Weekends and public hols 10am-8pm; check web for Easter opening times. 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. 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). Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; weekends 10am8.30pm; Apr 1 10am-9.30pm. Discounts for children 3-10 years. www.aquariumbcn.com

Poble Espanyol

(Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Mon 9am-8pm; Tue-Thu, Sun 9am-midnight; Fri 9am-3am; Sat 9am-4am. poble-espanyol. com Architecture from around the country at this ‘Spanish village’.

PortAventura World theme park

(Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona). T. 902 20 22 20. Train: Port Aventura (line R16 from Sants-Estació or Passeig de Gràcia; renfe. es). Direct 90-min bus from Balmes, 5 (Julia Travel). PortAventura Park: check website for opening times. Ferrari Land: 10.30am-5pm. www.portaventuraworld.com Experience two different parks: PortAventura Park with rides for all, and Ferrari Land, an exciting new area dedicated to the fast cars that this year inaugurates additional experiences for kids.

Tibidabo theme park

(Pl. del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus Tibibus (T2A) from Pl. de Catalunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. Apr 1, 2, 30 and weekends 11am-9pm. 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). Daily 10am-7pm. Check website for activities, services and promotions. www.zoobarcelona.cat Animals large, small and all sizes in between.

The city’s aquarium features a range of living creatures.


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Day by day 01 SUNDAY

TRADITIONS Easter Various venues www.barcelona.cat Easter in Barcelona is marked by traditional events, such as the giving of mones (cakes and chocolate creations) by godparents to their godchildren on Easter Monday. FOOTBALL La Liga: RCD Espanyol vs. Alavés

Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Riera. Date and time tbc. www.rcdespanyol.com On this Easter weekend, Espanyol take on the Basque Country team of Alavés. BASKETBALL Endesa league: FCB Lassa vs Estudiantes Palau Blaugrana (Avinguda Joan XXIII, s/n). M: Collblanc (L5). Date and time tbc. www.fcbarcelona.cat

Barcelona face the team from Madrid city in this Spanish league game. FILM FESTIVAL XX Mecal Pro 2018

Various venues. Until Apr 1. www.mecalbcn.org Now celebrating two successful decades of screenings, this international festival is dedicated to short films and animation. DANCE El lago dels cisnes

Teatre Tivoli (Casp, 8). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC); Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Apr 1, 2. 6.30pm. www.promoconcert.es The Moscow State Ballet has created this production of Tchaikovky’s ever-popular Swan Lake featuring stars of the Bolshoi Theatre. 16

FLOWER FESTIVAL De Flor en Flor

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Until Apr 2. www.poble-espanyol.com This is the third edition of Barcelona Flower and Gardens Festival, and sees Poble Espanyol mark the arrival of spring with its squares and streets full of blossoms, plants and activities for all the family. OPERA – FLAMENCO Opera and flamenco

Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 9.30pm. 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. TRADITIONS 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. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 1, 7, 15, 29, 30. 9pm, except Sat 7 9.30pm. €23. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Barcelona Guitar Trio perform a concert of flamenco and Spanish guitar music. CLASSICAL MUSIC Concierto de Aranjuez

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 5.30pm. €25-€49. www.promoconcert.es

Enjoy this classic Spanish piece as well as the Suite from Bizet’s Carmen and the Amor Brujo suite by Falla. FAMILY Objects that create objects

Museu del Disseny (Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona, Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Sun 11.30am. €3. www.museudeldisseny.cat Discover the museum’s permanent exhibition ‘From the world to the museum’, which explores the role that design items can play in changing our environment and contributing to social wellbeing. Family workshop aimed at children from 5 to 12 years old. Family planetarium

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). First Sunday of the month. 11.30am, 12.45pm. Adults €4. Children €2.50. www.mmb.cat For children aged 3 and above, this hour-long activity looks at the most important constellations and planets, and how people have used stars to help navigate their boats. Family activities at the zoo

Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). Weekends and public holidays. Zoo opening hours: daily 10am-7pm. General entrance: € 21.40. Children 3-12 €12.95. Under-3s, free. www.zoobarcelona.cat In the morning enjoy activities like helping at the farm, discovering how to look after animals, and learning more about the zoo’s inhabitants; at 3pm (Plaça Dama del Paraigües) and 5pm (in front of lion enclosure), hear stories courtesy of one of the zookeepers. Escape Room: El Somni de Fibonacci CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Apr 1,2. Noon, 5pm. €4. www.cosmocaixa.com

Take part in this new activity that’s inspired by the escape rooms which are so popular nowadays; this one uses mathematical logic as its key focus. Get out of the room without waking Fibonacci by getting over various challenges that involve a giant ball pool, ultraviolet lights and 3D glasses. For children aged 6 and above.

02 MONDAY JAZZ Jamboree Jam Session

Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Mon 8pm. €5 (box office). €4 (online in advance). www.masimas.com/jamboree Classic weekly Barcelona jam event. CLASSICAL MUSIC Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 5.30pm. €25-€49. www.promoconcert.es The Ukraine State Symphonic Orchestra perform Vivaldi’s classic work as well as Ravel’s Bolero. Davidson Chorale and Orchestra

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 8.30pm. To reserve your seat, send a mail to: concert.booking2018@gmail. com putting the name of the choir and Barcelona. Hailing from the US university of Davidson, in North Carolina, the student musical ensembles of Chorale and Orchestra visit Barcelona to perform in one of the city’s most historical churches. FAMILY 3D Planetarium and activities for kids

CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Every day; check with museum for times.


www.cosmocaixa.com 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.

03 TUESDAY

MUSIC FESTIVAL Emergents Barcelona Music Festival

L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). Apr 3-11. €5-€56. www.auditori.cat This eclectic music festival, featuring both well-known local acts as well as those just starting out, ranges from chamber music to symphonic and jazz. Tonight, for instance, you can hear a symphonic piece from the Catalan Youth Orchestra and pianist Hiroo Sato (8pm, €12) and jazz from the Pentatomic Band (10.15pm, €5). SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 3, 7, 14, 21, 28. 9pm. €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Barcelona Duo de Guitarra perform an intimate candlelit concert entitled ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy a glass of wine as well as the music. Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 3, 5, 12. 9pm. €23. Tickets and 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 Barcelona 1700. History and life

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). TueSun 4.30pm (Eng); Sat, Sun 12.30pm (Spa). www.elbornculturaimemoria. barcelona.cat One-hour tour to discover what life would have been like in the neighbourhood of El Ribera at the start of the 18th century. CLASSICAL MUSIC Jean-Christophe Spinosi and Ensemble Matheus

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €20-€100. www.palaumusica.cat Hear a new interpretation of classic Barroque Italian music courtesy of Jean-Christophe Spinosi and the Matheus Ensemble together with the Chamber Choir of the Palau de la Música; they perform Händel’s Dixit Dominus and Vivaldi’s Gloria.

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WEDNESDAY SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Apr 4, 21. 9pm. €39-€45. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com BCN Guitar Trio & Dance present a unique show featuring three prestigious guitarists and one of Spain’s leading flamenco dance couples, who pay homage to the great Paco de Lucia. MUSIC FESTIVAL GuitarBCN 2018: Karen Souza

BARTS (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. From €20.

www.guitarbcn.com. The Argentinian singer presents her latest work, Velvet Vault, which combines jazz covers and her own compositions.

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THURSDAY BASKETBALL EuroLeague: FCB Lassa vs Khimki Moscow

Palau Blaugrana (Avinguda Joan XXIII, s/n). M: Collblanc (L5). 9pm. www.fcbarcelona.cat In their latest European league game, Barcelona take on this Russian team. MUSIC FESTIVAL PedreraArtlab

La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Apr 5, 8, 12, 16, 20, 26. €8. 8pm, except family sessions on Sun 8, 11.30am and 12.45pm. Check website for full programme. www.lapedrera.com This project at La Pedrera brings together new musical groups from the indie scene with young creatives and art colleges and schools. Each concert is the result of an interconnection between music and different artistic disciplines, the aim being to promote these up-and-coming talents. MUSIC FESTIVAL Suite Festival: Norah Jones

Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 9pm. www.liceubarcelona.cat

From midnight. www.masimas.com/moog Head to the city centre for a night of electronica and dance at Barcelona’s foremost techno club. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 5, 10, 12, 17, 24, 26. 9pm. €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Joan Benejam presents ‘Fandango’, a journey through the history and development of Spanish guitar, while you enjoy a glass of wine. OPERA Opera at Palau Dalmases

(Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 9.30pm. €25. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue.

06 FRIDAY

MUSIC FESTIVAL Lapsus Festival 2018

(Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 6, 7. www.cccb.org Another edition for this festival of avant-garde electronic music. 19th Festival Mil·lenni: Est Oest

The US singer-songwriter Norah Jones has sold over 47 million albums and won nine Grammys. She appears for the first time at Barcelona’s Suite Festival to present her latest album, Day Breaks.

El Molino (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. €15. www.elmolinobcn.com

TECHNO

OPERA

Techno session

Attila

Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3).


Catalan group Est Oest present their second album, which sees them take a new musical direction.

Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 17

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couples, who pay homage to the great Paco de Lucia.

Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov heads up a top-quality cast in this concert version of Verdi’s three-act Attila.

The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Bryn Terfel & the Lisbon Gulbenkian Orchestra

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €30-€150. www.palaumusica.cat Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel returns to the Barcelona stage after almost 20 years to perform some of the most celebrated passages from the history of opera. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Parabòlic Gaudí: Video-mapping at Palau Güell

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Fri 6pm, 8pm. €20 includes express guided tour, show and glass of cava. www.palauguell.cat Avant-garde light show with music, where geometry and the organ are the key protagonists. 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. The White Line Fever Band perform Americana, rock and blues rock; as well as the music, you can enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Club Capitol (La Rambla, 138). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 6, 10. Fri 5.30pm; Tue 8.30pm. €35. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com BCN Guitar Trio & Dance present a unique show featuring three prestigious guitarists and one of Spain’s leading flamenco dance 18

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 6, 13, 20, 27. 7pm. €20. Discount at tourist offices. More info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Barcelona Duo de Guitarra perform an intimate candlelit concert entitled ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy a glass of wine as well as the music. FLAMENCO Grand Flamenco Gala

Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Apr 6, 10, 20, 25. 7pm, except Tue 10 9.30pm. tickets.visitbarcelona.com Hear the most traditional sounds of classic Spanish flamenco, with an intense performance full of passion.

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aged 5 to 10 get in for free when accompanied by one paying adult. The Elegance of Penguins

L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). Sat, Sun (except Apr 1) and public holidays until May 1. Check website for opening and activity times. General entrance (includes these activities): €20; discounts for children 3-10 years. www.aquariumbcn.com Discover the world of penguins in more depth with a range of activities including talks, investigations, mask-making and special tours. The hidden treasures of the Guitarts

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). Weekends. €0.50 plus entry fee for museum. www.mmb.cat Take this self-guided tour of the ‘7 vessels, 7 histories’ exhibition along with siblings Laia and Pau to discover a whole host of treasures, around the theme of sailors, pirates and treasure maps. For children 7 and above.

SATURDAY FAMILY Quien no se espanta, ¡Estampa!

Museu del Disseny (Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona, Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Sat 11.30am. €3. www.museudeldisseny.cat Get to know the museum’s fashion collection through this family workshop that looks at material and prints. Aimed at children from 5 to 12 years old. Family workshops at Colònia Güell

(Claudi Güell, 6 - Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). Apr 7, 21, 28. www.gaudicoloniaguell.org Head a short way out of Barcelona to this town designed for the workers of the Güell factory and enjoy a children’s workshop. Children

TOURS Funeral carriage and hearse collection

(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. MUSIC FESTIVAL GuitarBCN 2018: G3 featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci & Uli Jon Roth

Auditori del Fòrum (Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14). M: El Maresme-Fòrum ( L4). 8.30pm. From €35. www.guitarbcn.com

Joe Satriani has created a new event for his long-running G3 tour, which sees him perform in different venues and joined each time by two special guest stars. Here it’s Petrucci of Dream Theater and Roth from Scorpions. CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM

(Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 5.30pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com Enjoy a performance of opera and traditional zarzuela by Mozart, Donizetti and Enric Granados, with soprano Cristina Fernandez and pianist Josep Buforn. Entry includes an afternoon snack. ART MARKET Drap-Art

(Plaça Reial). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Saturday until Jun 30. 11am10pm; free workshops at noon. www.drapart.org This market promotes sustainable consumption and creative recycling. You can buy jewellery, accessories, decorative items and more; they also run workshops on how to create items with recycled objects. Throughout April, there are special activities related to Sant Jordi.

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SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 8, 9. 9pm. €23. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Luis Robisco performs a selection of classic Spanish guitar tunes, highlighting the beauty of this traditional form of music. FAMILY Craft workshop: Enamel in fire

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 10.30pm-1.30pm. General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Under-4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Become artisans for the day with the chance to make your own unique piece of enamel. You can learn a centuries-old craft technique that was used by the Celts and Byzantines. Galleon explorers

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). Second Sunday of the month. 11.30am, 12.45pm. Children: €4.50. www.mmb.cat One-hour activity for children aged 6 and above. Join Indiana Jones’s cousin, Francesc Jones, as he seeks to discover what life was like aboard a galleon.

SUNDAY

CLASSICAL MUSIC

FOOTBALL

Great Hits from the Cinema

La Liga: FC Barcelona vs. Leganés

Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date and time tbc. www.fcbarcelona.cat Barça take on the side from the community of Madrid.


Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 5.30pm. €27-€54. www.promoconcert.es

The Cinema Symphony Orchestra, Spain’s first cinema music orchestra, performs a selection from Hollywood’s best soundtracks, including The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, La La Land and lots more.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Emergents Barcelona Music Festival

19th Festival Mil·lenni: Apocalyptica

L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). Apr 3-11. €5-€56. www.auditori.cat This eclectic music festival, featuring both well-known local acts as well as those just starting out, ranges from chamber music to symphonic and jazz. Tonight, for instance, you can hear a triple-part chamber recital from Agnès Mauri, Albert Cano and the Kebyart Ensemble (7pm, €12) and jazz from the Juan López Sextet (10.15pm, €5). HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session

Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: Fontana (L3), Joanic (L4). Apr 9, 13, 16, 23. 8pm. €24.20. Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Gràcia. JAZZ Jamboree Jam Session

Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 2. CLASSICAL MUSIC Vladimir Ashkenazy & Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €35-€200. www.palaumusica.cat The conductor directs the Italian ensemble with a programme of Beethoven’s Symphony Nº 7 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Nº4.

TUESDAY

Teatre Tivoli (Casp, 8). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC); Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). 9pm. €24-€45. www.festival-millenni.com The Finnish group Apocalyptica are touring Spain with this show that marks the 20th anniversary of the release of their album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. An unmissable opportunity to hear heavy rock played on these classic instruments. CLASSICAL MUSIC Paul McCreesh and Gabrieli Consort & Players

L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). 8pm. €10-€58. www.auditori.cat Hear Henry Purcell’s opera King Arthur performed by the orchestra and choir of Gabrieli Consort & Players, under conductor Paul McCreesh. HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session

Escola Jaume I (Comtes de Bell-lloc, 49). M: Sants-Estació (L3, L5). Apr 10, 17, 24, 27. Tue: 7pm; Fri: 8.30pm. €24.20. Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Sants.

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WEDNESDAY SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl.


del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Apr 11, 20. 9pm. €23. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Pedro J. González gives a guitar recital of flamenco music BASKETBALL Endesa league: FCB Lassa vs Real Betis Energía Plus

Palau Blaugrana (Avinguda Joan XXIII, s/n). M: Collblanc (L5). Date and time tbc. www.fcbarcelona.cat Barcelona’s basketball stars meet this team from Seville in the south of Spain. TOURS Barcelona 1700. History and life

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). See Tue 3.

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THURSDAY COMIC FESTIVAL Saló Internacional del Còmic

Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc (Avda Reina Maria Cristina). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 12-15. €7-€10. www.comic-barcelona.com Aficionados of graphic novels and comic books have an unmissable date at the Fira de Barcelona this weekend, with the latest edition of the city’s comic fair that includes guest authors and illustrators, exhibitions and, of course, a lot of merchandise. TALK FREE Maritime pairings. Stories and liquors

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Day by day The latest in a series of free talks at the Maritime Museum focusing on ports as a key theme in literature, running alongside the current exhibition about Barcelona’s port area; today’s event looks at historical novels.

FGC). Time tbc. From €56. www.livenation.es

FLAMENCO

Teatre-Auditori Sant Cugat (Avinguda del Pla del Vinyet, 48). FGC: Sant Cugat (S1, S2, S7). 9pm. €42. www.guitarbcn.com

Grand Flamenco Gala

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Apr 12, 27. 9.30pm. tickets.visitbarcelona.com Hear the most traditional sounds of classic Spanish flamenco, with an intense performance full of passion. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Thu 5. OPERA Opera at Palau Dalmases

(Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 9.30pm. €25. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue.

13 FRIDAY ROCK Roger Waters

Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 9pm. From €50.50. www.livenation.es The rock legend visits Barcelona with his Us + Them Tour, which features Pink Floyd hits, solo compositions and new material. ALT-ROCK Thirty Seconds to Mars

Sant Jordi Club (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; 20

Ahead of the release of their upcoming fifth studio album, the US rock band are on tour. MUSIC FESTIVAL GuitarBCN 2018: Noa

The internationally successful Israeli singer comes to Barcelona to perform some of her most popular songs. 19th Festival Mil·lenni: Dom La Nena

El Molino (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. €16. www.festival-millenni.com

Hear blues courtesy of the three-man Tofol Martinez Blues Band; and you can also enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 13, 25, 26. 9pm. €23. Tickets and 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. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES

This Brazilian-born cellist, singer and composer is launching a new album this month.

Parabòlic Gaudí: Videomapping at Palau Güell

CLASSICAL MUSIC

TECHNO

El Cant de la Sibil·la Pasqual

Techno session

Santa Maria del Mar. 9pm. www.concertsabarcelona.com The Song of the Sibyl is a liturgical drama and Gregorian chant that is regularly performed in churches in Mallorca, Sardinia and Catalonia. OBC: Mozart from youth to maturity L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). Apr 13-15. Fri 8.30pm, Sat 7pm; Sun 11am. €10-€56. www.auditori.cat

Two pieces by W.A. Mozart, one written when he was 17, the other at 27, are accompanied by a new Bach-inspired work by Iranian composer Arash Safaian. 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

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 6.

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.

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SATURDAY SANT JORDI – CHILDREN Mon Llibre

Apr 14, 15.11am-7.30pm. www.barcelona.cat Just over a week before the actual day of Sant Jordi, two cultural centres in Barcelona, MACBA (Plaça dels Àngels) and CCCB (Plaça de Joan Coromines), offer a weekend of literature-related activities for children and young people. MOTOR SPORTS FIA World Rallycross Barcelona Apr 14,15. www.circuitcat.com

Barcelona’s motor racing circuit once more hosts a stage of this international rally event featuring high-performance vehicles. This edition includes expert drivers, such as Petter Solberg, Mattias Ekström and Sébastien Loeb. This event is part of the Horse Power Festival, which includes activities for all ages. FAMILY Petit Fours workshop

Museu de la Xocolata (Antic Convent de Sant Agustí, Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). 4pm-6pm. €15. www.museuxocolata.cat Workshop for children that explains how to make sweet treats that are small in size but big in taste. For children aged 8 and above. In Spanish and Catalan. The Elegance of Penguins

L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat 7. SPANISH GUITAR Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Palau de la Música (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €39-€45. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Barcelona 4 Guitars give an expert recital of Spanish guitar in the modernista concert-hall. The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Tue 3. TOURS Funeral carriage and hearse collection

(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.


ART MARKET

JAZZ

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Drap-Art

The Magic of the Gramophone

Bach en Familia

(Plaça Reial). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sat 7. TRADITIONS 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. CLASSICAL MUSIC Els cors: treball i pàtria

Colònia Güell (Claudi Güell, 6 Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). Noon. www.gaudicoloniaguell.org www.palauguell.cat Part of the festivities marking the centenary of the death of Eusebi Güell, a key patron of Antoni Gaudí. This concert pays tribute to Güell’s daughter Maria Lluïsa who was the organist for the Colònia Güell choir. Classical music at the MEAM

(Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Every Sat. 5.30pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com This evening’s concert is entitled ‘Variations for Flute and Piano’ and sees flautist Anton Serra and pianist Carlota Ruiz perform pieces by Bonet, Boliart and Bosch. Entry also includes an afternoon snack.

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FOOTBALL La Liga: FC Barcelona vs. Valencia

Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date and time tbc. www.fcbarcelona.cat Valencia visit the Camp Nou to face the Barcelona team.

Museu Frederic Marès (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Noon. Check prices online. www.museumares.bcn.cat A celebration of the jazz that would have been heard in 1930s Barcelona featuring works by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. Apel·les Carod and Cristian Hernández

Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). 7pm. €10. Reduced: €8. www.santpaubarcelona.org Catalan musicians Carod (violin) and Hernández (guitar) perform a programme of jazz, swing and bossa nova, while also giving a jazz twist to popular and classical pieces. MUSIC FESTIVAL 19th Festival Mil·lenni: Damas Swing

Casino l’Aliança de Poblenou (Rambla del Poblenou, 42). M: Llacuna, Poblenou (L4). 9pm. €16-€18. www.festival-millenni.com Damas Swing features three women, each from a different country (Spain, France and Cuba), who have come together to pay tribute to the classic US swing and big band sound of the 1930s. YOUNG MUSICIANS Musical residencies at La Pedrera

(Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). 6pm. €12. www.lapedrera.com As part of La Pedrera’s programme supporting up-and-coming musicians, guitarist Izan Rubio heads up this concert that features a piano-guitar duet, a guitar trio and a string quartet, and works by Dvorak, Domeniconi, Satie and Hindemith.

CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. €12. http://caixaforum.es/es/ barcelona While Johann Sebastian was arguably the most famous composer with the Bach surname, he was actually part of an extensive family line that contained many musicians. This concert explores music by other members of the Bach family and provides a new perspective on German Barroque compositions. FAMILY Stories for getting on together

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 12.30pm-1.20pm. General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. Family tickets available. Under4s free. www.poble-espanyol.com Show for children aged 5 to 10 based on three stories, and featuring puppets, music and theatre. In Catalan. Let’s build a submarine

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). Third Sunday of the month. 11.30am, 12.45pm. €4.50. www.mmb.cat For children aged 8 to 12, the Maritime Museum hosts this one-hour activity that thinks about what submarines do, who invented them, and how they move up and down through the water.

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MONDAY

16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28. 9pm, except Sat 28 9.30pm. €23. Tickets and 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. HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session

Can Musons (Alzina, 7). M: Fontana (L3), Joanic (L4). Apr 9, 13, 16, 23. 8pm. €24.20. Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Gràcia.

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TUESDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC Juan-Diego Flórez

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €30-€150. www.palaumusica.cat Elegant tenor Juan-Diego Flórez returns to the Palau de la Música accompanied by the Orchestra of Valencia to give another grand exhibition of his skill. CULTURAL FESTIVAL Barcelona Districte Cultural: Chasing Trane - the John Coltrane Documentary

Centre Cultural La Sedeta (Sicília, 321). M: Joanic (L4). 7pm. www.barcelona.cat Look back at the life and music of this man who Bill Clinton calls a ‘genius’ in the film, which was directed in 2016 by John Scheinfeld. In English with Spanish subtitles.


Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Apr


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Day by day HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session

Escola Jaume I (Comtes de Bell-lloc, 49). M: Sants-Estació (L3, L5). Apr 10, 17, 24, 27. Tue: 7pm; Fri: 8.30pm. €24.20. Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Sants. FAMILY 3D Planetarium and activities for kids

CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Mon 2.

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WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL La Liga: RCD Espanyol vs. Eibar

Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Riera. Date and time tbc. www.rcdespanyol.com In La Liga tonight Espanyol meet Eibar. ART PROJECT Domènec

Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 18-May 6. 10am-8pm. www.miesbcn.com This event is organised in collaboration with the MACBA, which tomorrow inaugurates a major solo exhibition of work by Catalan artist Domènec. OPERA – FLAMENCO Opera and flamenco

Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Drassanes, Liceu (L3). 7pm. 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 affairbetween flamenco dancers who perform 22

to some of opera’s most famous arias.

The French ensemble visit Barcelona for a performance in the beautiful basilica.


Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. €39-€45. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Guitarist Pedro J. González and his quartet give a guitar recital of pure flamenco music to create an unforgettable evening.

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THURSDAY SANT JORDI Dialegs de Sant Jordi Apr 19-21. www.barcelona.cat

This event aims to bring together readers and writers through a series of conversations between both local and international writers. INDIE POP Lana Del Rey

Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Time tbc. From €56. www.livenation.es The US indie star has won fans around the world for her stylish sound. She visits Barcelona as part of her ‘LA to the Moon Tour’. OPERA

FRIDAY

SANT JORDI Sant Jordi at Casa Batlló

(Passeig de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Apr 20-23. www.casabatllo.cat As part of the extensive celebrations to mark Catalonia’s day of love and literature on April 23, Casa Batlló once more covers its façade with red roses. The emblematic building also hosts its first ever art exhibition, with a series of works on the theme of love from the artists Inject Love (Apr 20-May 13). FRENCH MUSIC Charles Aznavour

Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 9pm. www.concertstudio.com The legendary French singer performs in Barcelona’s opera house. With over 70 years in the business and millions of records sold, this promises to be a night of hits, memories and great music. MUSIC FESTIVAL Festes de Primavera

La Farga (Barcelona, 44. L’Hospitalet de Llobregat).

Opera at Palau Dalmases

(Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 9.30pm. €25. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue. CLASSICAL MUSIC Toulouse Chamber Orchestra

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Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). 9pm. www.concertsabarcelona.com

M: Rambla Just Oliveras (L1). Apr 20-22. www.theproject.es Marking 20 years of this springtime festival of music at the La Farga venue in neighbouring Hospitalet, this series of concerts includes Dàmaris Gelabert singing her family-friendly hits, Sweet California and their teen pop, Spanish stars Mikel Erentxun and Jarabe de Palo, and fusion flamenco from Demarco Flamenco.

19th Festival Mil·lenni: Chico Malo

El Molino (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. €15. www.festival-millenni.com Discover Spanish pop at its best courtesy of this Alicanteborn singer-songwriter, who’s recently released his debut album. HUMAN TOWERS Castellers practice session

(Bilbao, 212). M: Bac de Roda (L2). 8pm. €24.20. Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by the Barcelona city castellers group. TOURS Barcelona fishing port

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). Third Friday of the month until May. 3.30pm. €15. Buy your tickets in advance online: www.mmb.cat Explore a new part of Barcelona with this two-hour walking tour around the city’s fishing quarter. Discover what species are found in local waters and how fishermen catch them. Learn about sustainable fishing and consumption, and see the fishing boats arrive and the auction to sell off their hauls. NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Parabòlic Gaudí: Videomapping at Palau Güell

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 6. 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 Iker Piris (guitar and voice) and Blas Picón (harmonica and voice) give a show of genuine blues, and also enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks.


SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Fri 6. SHOPPING Barcelona Genuine Shops

(Start: tourist office in Pl. Sant Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). Fri 3.30pm. From €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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SATURDAY TENNIS OPEN Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – 65th Godó Trophy

Real Club de Tenis Barcelona (Bosch i Gimpera, 5). M: Maria Cristina (L3). Apr 21-29. www. barcelonaopenbancsabadell. com This tennis contest is part of the ATP 500 World Tour and sees some of the world’s best male players, including Rafa Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov, take to the clay courts of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. TOURS Funeral carriage and hearse collection

(Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. See Sat 7. ART MARKET Drap-Art

(Plaça Reial). M: Jaume I (L4). See Sat 7. CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP Petit Fours workshop

Museu de la Xocolata (Antic

Convent de Sant Agustí, Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). 4pm-7pm. €60. www.museuxocolata.cat Workshop aimed at adults that teaches participants how to make the delicious small sweet bites. In Spanish and Catalan. TRADITIONS Sardanes

(Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am.

Family activities at the zoo Barcelona

Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). See Sun 1.

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SANT JORDI

Catalonia’s national dance is performed in front of the cathedral every weekend.

Nit del Drac

CLASSICAL MUSIC

One of various accompanying acts to tomorrow’s day of literature that marks Sant Jordi, this ‘Night of the Dragon’ pays homage to a variety of Catalan writers whose births or deaths are being remembered.

Classical music at the MEAM

(Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 5.30pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com Harpist Tiziana Tagliani and flautist Xavier Relats give a recital of works by Bizet, Rota and Gluck in a concert entitled ‘Evocation of feelings’. Entry includes an afternoon snack. FAMILY Family workshops at Colònia Güell

(Claudi Güell, 6 - Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). See Sat 7. Barcelona Districte Cultural: Reggae per Xics

Ràdio Casal Font d’en Fargues (Pedrell, 67). M: El Carmel (L5). Noon. www.barcelona.cat Xics means ‘kids’ in Catalan and this take on popular local children’s songs by reggae group The Penguins have won a lot of fans in Catalonia. Today they perform an al fresco concert. The Elegance of Penguins

L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat 7.

9pm. www.barcelona.cat

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Teatre Auditori de Granollers (Torras i Bagas, 50). Renfe: Granollers-Centre (R2N). 7pm. www.teatreauditoridegranollers.cat The Ballet de Catalunya company was created last year and includes 20 dancers from leading schools and companies. Tonight they perform a series of works by different choreographers, including the company’s artistic director, Elías García. POP Anne-Marie

Sala Bikini (L’illa Diagonal: Av. Diagonal, 547). M: Maria Cristina ( L3). 9pm. From €22. www.livenation.es The young British pop star releases her debut album on April 27, and is touring her hits ahead of that launch. BASKETBALL Endesa league: FCB Lassa vs Delteco GBC Palau Blaugrana (Avinguda Joan XXIII, s/n). M: Collblanc (L5). Date and time tbc. www.fcbarcelona.cat

Delteco GBC come from San Sebastián in northern Spain to play FC Barcelona.


FAMILY Travel to the bottom of the sea in a bathyscaphe

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). Fourth Sunday of the month. 11.30pm, 12.45pm. Adults: €4. Children: €2.50. www.mmb.cat Discover what life is like under the water with this simulated trip that shows different animals living in the sea, including turtles, dolphins, sardines and sea urchins. For children 3 and above. MUSIC - BRUNCH Brunch in the City

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Noon10pm. From €11 + fees. www.poble-espanyol.com Electronic music takes over the main square of Poble Espanyol once more with the latest edition of Brunch in the City, a day of food, dancing and al fresco fun. In addition, between noon and 4pm, there’s activities and games for all the family.

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SANT JORDI Sant Jordi at Casa de les Punxes

(Avinguda Diagonal, 418). M: Diagonal (L3, L5), Verdaguer (L4, L5). www.casadelespunxes.es Visit the modernista splendour of the Casa de les Punxes and enjoy a full day of activities related to the patron saint of Catalonia, such as themed guided tours, dramatized stories about the legend of Saint George and an exclusive supper for only six couples. Sant Jordi at Casa Batlló

(Passeig de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). See Fri 20. 23

Day by day Sant Jordi at Palau Güell

(Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). www.palauguell.cat Get to know the original owner of the Palau Güell, Eusebi Güell, as a special Sant Jordi event sees a dramatised version of his story.

Sant Jordi at Cases Singulars www.casessingulars.com Make the most of a special offer of 50% off guided tours at the buildings of Cases Singulars today. Sant Jordi at Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe

(Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 10am-8pm. www.miesbcn.com To celebrate Sant Jordi, the modernist pavilion at the foot of Montjuïc opens its doors for free. SAILING 30th MYBA Charter Show One Ocean

Port Vell (C/de l’Escar, 26). M: Barceloneta (L4). Apr 23-26. www.mybashow.com Barcelona becomes the world capital of boat charters with the largest international fair in the sector, which this year takes place at the exclusive One Ocean Port Vell luxury marina. OPERA The Demon

Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Apr 23, 26, 29, May 2, 5, 8, 11. 8pm, except Sun 29 5pm. €11-€385. www.liceubarcelona.cat Written by Russian composer Anton Rubinstein (who also founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory), this masterpiece about the obsessive love that the devil has for a woman is based on a poem that was banned in Russia for some time. 24

BRIDAL

HUMAN TOWERS

Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

Castellers practice session

Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc (Avda Reina Maria Cristina). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 23-29. www.barcelonabridalweek.com Anyone planning to get married or who simply loves to look at beautiful dresses and suits shouldn’t miss Barcelona’s annual date with all things related to weddings. The programme includes fashion shows, a professional trade fair and a range of parallel events.

Escola Jaume I (Comtes de Bell-lloc, 49). M: Sants-Estació (L3, L5). Apr 10, 17, 24, 27. Tue: 7pm; Fri: 8.30pm. €24.20.Tickets: tickets.visitbarcelona.com See a rehearsal by a local group of castellers from the neighbourhood of Sants.

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ELECTRO-POP

JAZZ

Tender

Jamboree Jam Session

Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 2.

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La Nau (Àlaba, 30). M: Llacuna (L4). www.livenation.es The London duo made up of James Cullen and Dan Cobb present their debut album, Modern Addiction.

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TOURS

SPANISH GUITAR

Barcelona 1700. History and life

Maestros of the Spanish Guitar

Club Capitol (La Rambla, 138). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 8.30pm. €35. Tickets and info: tickets.visitbarcelona.com Guitarist Pedro J. González and his quartet give a guitar recital of pure flamenco music to create an unforgettable evening. The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine Santa Anna Church

(Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Thu 5. CLASSICAL MUSIC Quartet Dalia

Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. €10. www.palaumusica.cat As part of a series featuring Catalan musicians, this string quartet performs works by Haydn, Guinovart and Brahms.

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). See Tue 3.

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FILM FESTIVAL D’A Film Festival

Various venues. Apr 26-May 6. www.dafilmfestival.com Cinematic event that specialises in the latest independent films made around the world, combining work by both established and emerging film-makers; in many cases, screenings are accompanied by an appearance from the directors themselves. OPERA Opera at Palau Dalmases

(Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I

(L4). Thu 9.30pm. €25. www.palaudalmases.com La Petita Companyia Lírica de Barcelona performs in a historical venue. CLASSICAL MUSIC Música de cambra per a les tardes de primavera

Pavellons Güell (Av. Pedralbes, 7). M: Palau Reial (L3). 6.30pm. www.palauguell.cat Another event to mark the centenary since the death of Eusebi Güell, this chamber concert is given by the Quàrtic String Quartet and takes place in the former stables of the Güell family summer estate, which were designed by Gaudí.

27 FRIDAY POLO 50th International Polo Tournament: Barcelona Polo Challenge Negrita Cup Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (Av. Dr Marañón, 1931). M: Zona Universitaria (L3). Apr 27-29, May 4-6. www.rcpolo.com Over two weekends, Barcelona hosts this long-running polo competition with eight international teams taking part in this anniversary edition. BEER FESTIVAL Biergarten – Festa de la Cervesa

Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Apr 27-May 11; check with venue for times. General entrance (includes this event): €14. Reduced: €7, €9, €10.50. www.poble-espanyol.com Get a taste of Germany in Barcelona with the fifth Beer Festival at Poble Espanyol. You can sample a variety of different beers as well as typical foods; there’s also the chance to enjoy live music and DJ sets, workshops, kids’ activities, prize draws and much more.


CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Barcelona Districte Cultural: Yacine + The Oriental Groove

Centre Cultural Besòs (Plaça Josep Tarradellas, Sant Adrià de Besòs). M: Besòs (L4). 9pm. www.barcelona.cat Hear a fusion of folk, electronic, pop and funk along with Greek melodies. This promises to be a musical event full of rhythm, positivity and Mediterranean sounds. MUSIC FESTIVAL GuitarBCN 2018: Miquel Vilella

BARTS Club (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9.30pm. From €12. www.guitarbcn.com Catalan singer Vilella is known for his power pop, which he sings in both English and his mother tongue. 19th Festival Mil·lenni: Dolo Bertrán

El Molino (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. €16. www.elmolinobcn.com The Barcelona-born singer is starting a solo career after a successful run with the group Pastora. Copilotos is his first release with a fusion of electro pop and guitar sounds. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Fri 6. 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 The Miguel Roldan Swingtet perform standards of North American music, while you can also enjoy modern art, drinks and snacks.

NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES Parabòlic Gaudí: Videomapping at Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 6. ELECTRONICA DNit CaixaForum

(Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). 10pm. €6. www.caixaforum.es/es/ barcelona CaixaForum hosts monthly music nights dedicated to electronic sounds. This night features Zonal (The Bug + Justin Broadrick) & Moor Mother.

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SATURDAY DANCE Triple Bill

Centre Cultural de Terrassa (Rambla de Egara, 340). FGC: Terrassa Rambla (S1). 8pm. www.fundacioct.cat The Ballet de Catalunya company performs at its home theatre with a performance of three neo-classical and contemporary pieces created especially for the company by three leading choreographers. TOURS Façades of Puig i Cadafalch buildings (Start: Casa Amatller, Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). 10.30am. €15. Reduced: €13.50. www.casessingulars.com

Architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch is responsible for some of Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings, and this tour looks in detail at the façades of some of his most famous creations: Casa Amatller, Casa Serra, Palau Baró de Quadras, Casa de les Punxes and Palau Macaya. Funeral carriage and hearse collection

(Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del

Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. See Sat 7. CLASSICAL MUSIC Classical music at the MEAM

(Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 5.30pm. €19. More info and tickets at tourist offices and tickets.visitbarcelona.com. Hear an evening of north American musicals and opera with works by Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Entry includes an afternoon snack. TRADITIONS 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. SPANISH GUITAR The Art of the Spanish Guitar: concert and wine

Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). See Tue 3. FAMILY Family workshops at Colònia Güell

(Claudi Güell, 6 - Santa Coloma de Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC) + FGC: Colònia Güell station (S4, S8 or S33). See Sat 7. The Elegance of Penguins

L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat 7. Family activities at the zoo

Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). See Sun 1.

www.masimas.com/moog Head to the city centre for a night of electronica and dance at Barcelona’s foremost techno club.

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FOOTBALL La Liga: RCD Espanyol vs. Las Palmas

Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Riera. Date and time tbc. www.rcdespanyol.com As the end of this season of the Spanish league approaches, Espanyol and Las Palmas face each other. CLASSICAL MUSIC The richness of Scandinavian music

L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). 6pm. €12-€16. www.auditori.cat Compositions by Grieg, Egil Hovland and Carl Nielsen are performed by young Barcelona pianist Marc Heredia. FAMILY 3D Planetarium and activities for kids

CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See Mon 2.

30 MONDAY JAZZ Jamboree Jam Session

Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 2.

TECHNO Techno session

Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). From midnight.


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