Events starting in May 2019
Events 1–16 of 26
- Music
- Los Angeles
Pablo Sáinz Villegas 2019 U.S. Tour in Costa Mesa
Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas returns to the U.S. to perform “Concierto de Aranjuez” by Joaquín Rodrigo.
May 2 – May 4, 2019
- Performing arts
- New York
En un cuartito los dos by Niño de Elche
Join musician and performer Niño de Elche for an evening of contemporary performance and sound exploration produced during his residency at the James Gallery, followed by a conversation with the artist.
May 2, 2019
- Performing arts
- Los Angeles
El Gato Montés: The Wildcat
Plácido Domingo, one of the finest and most influential artists in the history of opera, stars in El Gato Montés, a tale of love, passion and death by Manuel Penella.
May 4 – May 19, 2019
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
European Theater Residency during CrossCurrents Festival: Meet & greet discussion
Spanish artistic director, playwright, teaching artist, and arts manager Lucía Miranda participates at this year’s CrossCurrents Festival, a citywide biennial festival that highlights innovative artists from around the world who are harnessing the power of performance to humanize global politics.
May 6, 2019
- Film
- New York
The Silence of Others theatrical premiere in New York City
From Executive Producer Pedro Almodóvar, this cautionary tale about fascism and the dangers of forgetting the past premieres in New York, with the filmmakers in attendance at selected screenings.
May 8 – May 14, 2019
- Performing arts
- Los Angeles
Superstars of Flamenco
Award-winning dancers Alfonso Losa and Vanesa Coloma join singer Ismael de la Rosa “El Bola” for a one-night only performance at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.
May 9, 2019
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
The Light of Hope and Krisis at JxJ
Now in its 29th year, the Washington Jewish Film Festival presents a robust lineup of international film premieres, including the Spanish movies “Light of Hope” by Sílvia Quer and “Krisis” by Daniel F. Amselem.
May 12 – May 25, 2019
- Film
- Los Angeles
Young & Beautiful and Arrebato at LA OLA Showcase
“LA OLA Showcase” presents a new series of special one-off screenings as part of its ongoing effort to create a bridge between Spain and the Americas by bringing groundbreaking independent cinema to select cities in the US.
May 13 – May 19, 2019
- Heritage
- Albuquerque
¡Resiliencia! The Experience of Jewish Communities in Spain and the Americas
This festival features a week of films, music, food, exhibits, and lectures highlighting the extraordinary journey of the Jewish people to Spanish-speaking countries.
May 16 – May 23, 2019
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Water: The Mirror of Life at Fair Water
This new photo exhibition shows how projects focused on providing water and sanitation services can impact local communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
May 16 – Sep 6, 2019
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: La Cascada by Luzinterruptus
Almost a thousand of recycled plastic buckets are turned into a waterfall in a large-scale art installation by Spanish anonymous collective Luzinterruptus.
May 16 – Sep 27, 2019
- Sketching the future
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: A Right of All
This new program is dedicated to the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, sustainability and diplomacy in the arts, and will include a series of events running from May to September.
May 16 – Sep 27, 2019
- Performing arts
- Miami
Prendidos by Compañía Alfonso Loza
Internationally acclaimed artist Alfonso Losa, guest dancer Vanesa Coloma, guitarist José Luis de la Paz, and singer Ismael Fernández join forces in a performance combining the three basic pillars of flamenco: guitar, voice, and dance.
May 17 – May 18, 2019
- Music
- Dallas
Pablo Sáinz Villegas 2019 U.S. Tour in Fort Worth, TX
Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas returns to the U.S. to perform “Fantasía para un gentilhombre” by Joaquín Rodrigo.
May 17 – May 19, 2019
- Music
- Portland
Carles Pons 2019 U.S. Tour in Portland
This benefit concert for the New Urban High School located in Milwaukie, OR, features world-renowned guitarists Carles Pons of Spain, Michele Libraro of Italy, and U.S. Classic Guitar President William Jenks.
May 18 – May 19, 2019
- Film
- Seattle
Seattle International Film Festival 2019
Over 25 days, the 45th edition of the Seattle International Film Festival showcases more than 400 films from nearly 90 countries, including several films from Spain.
May 18 – Jun 9, 2019