Events starting in December 2016
Events 1–16 of 16
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
2106 AFI European Union Film Showcase
The AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, D.C.-area audiences.
Dec 1 – Dec 18, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
The Man Who Invented Fiction
Professor William Egginton will present and sign his book “The Man Who Invented Fiction: How Cervantes Ushered in the Modern World” at the Library of Congress.
Dec 2, 2016
- Visual arts
- Houston
Linking Roots
“Linking roots” is a project by Spanish artist Amaya Bombin based on drawings, Augmented Reality and site specific installation.
Dec 3 – Jan 15, 2017
- Visual arts
- Los Angeles
Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time
The exhibition presents moments of intersection in the formation of modernism art both in Europe and Latin America.
Dec 4 – May 7, 2017
- Music
- New York
Adam Levin: 21st Century Spanish Guitar
Following his successful 2013 New York solo recital debut at Le Poisson Rouge, award-winning American classical guitarist Adam Levin returns with a new program celebrating his major artistic collaboration with 30 living Spanish composers.
Dec 4, 2016
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Goyescas by Enrique Granados
Honoring the centennial of its premiere and composer Granados’ death, “Goyescas” a cloak-and-dagger story of mistaken betrayals spins with the passion of Spanish dance.
Dec 7 – Dec 18, 2016
- Literature
- New York
Martí Sales and Cristian Crusat at New Literature From Europe Festival
Spanish authors Martí Sales and Cristian Crusat take part in the readings and discussions among leading and emerging literary voices from Europe, and some of America’s foremost writers and critics.
Dec 7 – Dec 10, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
400 Years and Alive: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Contemporary Perspective
A conversation between Professors Jose Antonio Mazzotti and Sara Castro-Klaren about the work and legacy of Garcilaso’s thought.
Dec 7, 2016
- Film
- New York
El Rayo
Screening of the latest film by Spanish filmmakers Ernesto Nova and Fran Araújo at Instituto Cervantes, followed by a Q&A with Araújo.
Dec 7, 2016
- Performing arts
- Albuquerque
Sueño Flamenco at South Broadway Cultural Center
AMFlamenco Dance Company presents its latest show, “Sueño Flamenco,” featuring guest artists Patricia Nuñez “La Tiranta” and Ricardo Díaz.
Dec 8, 2016
- Visual arts
- New York
Nectar: War upon the bees
Spanish artists Juan del Junco and Carlos Schwartz participate in this collective exhibition that denounces how modern food production is leading to severe consequences for human survival.
Dec 9 – Dec 11, 2016
- Music
- New York
Musicians from Marlboro featuring Francisco Fullana
The violinist accompanies musicians from the world’s foremost center for leadership training in music.
Dec 12, 2016
- Performing arts
- Miami
Flamenco Intimo
“Flamenco Intimo” features a modern flamenco performance with a voice of its own, reflecting the pureness of flamenco art from a contemporary perspective.
Dec 17, 2016
- Visual arts
- San Juan, PR
Cristina Lucas: Iluminaciones Profanas
The first solo exhibition in Puerto Rico and North America of selected works from Spanish visual artist Cristina Lucas.
Dec 18 – Mar 17, 2017
- Visual arts
- New York
Jorge Luis Borges: A reflection on his visual universe
Through this exhibition, a group of Argentine artists reflect on the relationship between Borges and the visual arts.
Dec 20 – Jan 13, 2017
- Film
- San Francisco
Más Almodovar
“Más Almodóvar” is a special series program that features films “The Flower of My Secret,” “All About My Mother” and “Volver,” of the Oscar-winning Spanish director Almodóvar.
Dec 28 – Dec 30, 2016