Events starting in October 2016
Events 33–48 of 56
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Don Quijote de Cine
“Don Quijote de Cine” compiles five film adaptations of the classic Miguel de Cervantes novel commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cervantes’ death.
Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2016
- Literature
- New York
Gastón García Marinozzi: Viaje al fin de la memoria
The author presents his new book “Journey to the end of Memory” with Esther Allen and Juan José Herrera de la Muela at Instituto Cervantes New York.
Oct 20, 2016
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
The Life and Work of Miguel de Cervantes
The Library of Congress celebrates Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra with the lecture entitled “The Life and Work of Miguel de Cervantes” by professor Hernán Sánchez Martínez.
Oct 21, 2016
- Performing arts
- New York
Txemi Parra: La familia bien, gracias
Txemi Parra retraces his life and the role of his family in the stand-up comedy “La familia bien, gracias.”
Oct 21, 2016
- Music
- Los Angeles
Tomatito U.S. Tour in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival is proud to bring José Fernández Torres, better known as Tomatito, a living legend and one of today’s most-admired flamenco guitarists.
Oct 21, 2016
- Music
- Boston
Diego el Cigala U.S. Tour in Boston
Flamenco singer Diego el Cigala tours the U.S. to perform selections from a new, emotionally-charged recording.
Oct 21, 2016
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Adam Levin: Masters of Spanish Guitar
Acclaimed American guitarist Adam Levin presents an evening of classical guitar music featuring some of Spain’s most gifted composers alive today.
Oct 22, 2016
- Film
- Los Angeles
Into the Mud at Screamfest
Short film Into the Mud, directed by Pablo Sanchez Pastor, premieres at Screamfest, the largest and most long running horror film festival in the United States.
Oct 22, 2016
- Music
- New York
Diego el Cigala U.S. Tour in New York
Debuting a new 11-piece band featuring a horn section, backing salsa vocalists and Latin percussion, Flamenco singer Diego el Cigala presents his new album “Indestructible” at The Town Hall.
Oct 22, 2016
- Film
- New York
Girl Gets Girl at NewFest 2016
Directed by Sonia Sebastián, the film will have its New York Premiere at NewFest 2016, New York’s LBGT Film Festival.
Oct 23, 2016
- Culinary Arts
- New York
Eat Spain Up!
Eat Spain Up! is a cultural event that brings short film screenings, roundtable discussions with food culture experts, and a full tasting of specialties from Madrid, Burgos and Extremadura.
Oct 24 – Oct 28, 2016
- Heritage
- New York
Tribute to Nicolás Sánchez Albornoz
Homage to the historian who will be present to discuss his long journey and its intrinsic ties to the history of Spain.
Oct 25, 2016
- Design
- New York
Alternativas/Alternatives – XIII Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism
The thirteenth Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (XIII BEAU) will be exhibited for the first time in the United States in Cooper Union’s Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery.
Oct 27 – Dec 3, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Objects of Desire: The Films of Luis Buñuel
This retrospective includes more than 20 of Buñuel’s most accomplished films, both canonical screen classics and underappreciated rarities.
Oct 27 – Nov 23, 2016
- Culinary Arts
- Washington, D.C.
Conversations in Culture: Eating up Don Quixote
An evening of reading and feasting on Cervantes’ masterpiece, reproduced for the occasion on a fully edible format by chef Firo Vázquez.
Oct 27, 2016
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
The Orchid at #fivefilms4Freedom in DC
Screening of short film “The Orchid” directed by Ferran Navarro-Beltrán, as part of #fiveFilms4Freedom, the world’s first and largest digital LGBT film festival.
Oct 27, 2016