Events taking place on October 27, 2017
Events 1–16 of 27
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
El Barbero de Sevilla / Gloria y Peluca
The double-bill program presents two of the wittiest zarzuelas in the Spanish lyric repertoire: “El Barbero de Sevilla” (“The Barber of Seville”) by Geronimo Gimenez, and “Gloria y Peluca” (“Wigs and Glory”) by Francisco A. Barbieri.
Oct 27, 2017
- Literature
- New York
Soledad Fox, Round Trip: The Life of Jorge Semprún
Soledad Fox presents her new biography of Jorge Semprún, in conversation with Juan José Herrera de la Muela, Consul of Spain for Cultural Affairs.
Oct 27, 2017
- Visual arts
- New York
Bitter Bites: Tracing the Fruit Market in the Global South
Spanish artist Claudia Claremi together with Daniel Santiago Salguero and Raja’a Khalid examine the history, geography, and economy of the fruit market in the contemporary global scene.
Oct 27 – Dec 10, 2017
- Performing arts
- New York
Valor, agravio y mujer
In this comedy from Spain’s Golden Age, playwright Ana Caro criticizes the customs of her era and the position of women in the social order while ridiculing through parody the erotic myth of Don Juan.
Oct 27 – Dec 15, 2017
- Performing arts
- New York
A Night with the Dead
This play by Spanish director Paloma de Vega tackles the origins of the “Día de los Muertos” Mexican holiday, and how one girl changed The Afterlife.
Oct 26 – Oct 29, 2017
- Visual arts
- Kansas City
Through the Eyes of Picasso
This major exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s life-long fascination with African and Oceanic art, as well as works from the Americas, uniting his paintings and sculpture with art that fueled his own creative exploration.
Oct 20 – Apr 8, 2018
- Design
- Tampa
Dali & Schiaparelli
Dali & Schiaparelli, presented in collaboration by The Dali Museum and Schiaparelli Paris, is the first exhibition dedicated to the creative relationship and works of Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali.
Oct 18 – Jan 14, 2018
- Performing arts
- Los Angeles
Nabucco starring Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo takes on the title role in the Los Angeles Opera production of “Nabucco” composed by Giussepe Verdi.
Oct 14 – Nov 19, 2017
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Films Across Borders: Stories of Migration
Showcasing international tales of courage, hope, and determination, this careful selection of documentary and dramatic films will captivate you with stories of immigrants and refugees struggling to find a place to call home.
Oct 8 – Dec 12, 2017
- Visual arts
- New York
Designers with Character
Typography’s value has risen in all artistic fields thanks to the works of graphic designers. This exhibition aims to show, via some of the best studios, that this conversation is especially alive in contemporary Spanish graphic design.
Oct 5 – Nov 5, 2017
- Heritage
- San Francisco
Heritage Artist-in-Residence Program. Spain–United States
This new artist-in-residence program explores themes related to artistic and cultural heritage from a creative and multidisciplinary perspective.
Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2017
- Heritage
- Washington, D.C.
Shipwrecked! Preserving Our Underwater Heritage
This audiovisual exhibit unveils the untold stories of Spanish shipwrecks found on US coasts.
Sep 29 – Oct 29, 2017
- Visual arts
- New York
Drawn to Greatness: Master Drawings from the Thaw Collection
The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates the acquisition of the complete Thaw drawings collection with an exhibition of over 150 masterworks, including drawings by Spanish artists Goya and Picasso.
Sep 29 – Jan 7, 2018
- Design
- Washington, D.C.
Spain’s Eleven & Estrada Design Kitchen
A double exhibit on Design & Food by Spanish designer Manuel Estrada will serve as the framework for “Eat Spain Up!,” a month-long program of activities about gastronomy and Spain.
Sep 22 – Oct 29, 2017
- Culinary Arts
- Washington, D.C.
Eat Spain Up!
“Eat Spain Up!” is a cultural initiative that brings the food and culture of Spain to Washington, D.C. audiences –a journey into Spain and its regions through its foods, culinary traditions and new gastronomic innovation.
Sep 22 – Oct 29, 2017
- Visual arts
- Chicago
5 Books of Artist
Five international artists come together in a common exhibition where each one has chosen a part of the “Diary of a Newlywed Poet” for his graphical interpretation.
Sep 20 – Oct 31, 2017