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- Performing arts
- Chicago
The National Dance Company of Spain’s 2024 U.S. Tour in Chicago
Compañía Nacional de Danza, Spain’s premier national dance company, makes its Chicago debut with a trio of performances covering classical, neoclassical, and contemporary dance: “Sad Case,” “White Darkness” and “Passengers Within.”
Feb 10, 2024
- Visual arts
- Chicago
Picasso: Drawing from Life
This exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago centers on Picasso’s works on paper, bringing into focus the artist’s life and art as it intersected with a network of artists, dealers, printers, family members, and lovers.
Nov 11 – Apr 8, 2024
- Literature
- Chicago
Juan Gómez Bárcena in Chicago
Spanish writer Juan Gómez Bárcena visits Chicago as part of his U.S. tour to present his book “Not event the dead” in conversation with the translator and publisher.
Oct 21, 2023
- Music
- Chicago
Sound Art Residency 2023: Ginebra Raventós and Paul Hertz
This year’s edition of the Sound Art Residency, which encourages transatlantic collaboration in sound art, features Spanish artist Ginebra Raventós, a poet and transmedia artist exploring voice, collective unconscious, and psychoacoustics.
Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2023
- Science
- Chicago
Science ECUSA & Cervantes: Representing Science in Early Modern Spain
As part of the annual “Science ECUSA & Cervantes” STEM series at Instituto Cervantes Chicago, art historian Sergio Ramiro gives the first of his two seminars in the United States about science and art in Early Modern Spain.
Jun 13, 2023
- Music
- Chicago
Pablo Sainz-Villegas in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Internationally renowned guitar player Pablo Sainz-Villegas offers a concert series with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, including works by Boccherini, Vivaldi, and Mozart.
Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2023
- Literature
- Chicago
10 of 30: Katixa Agirre and Inés Martín in Chicago
The “10 of 30: New Spanish Narrative” literature project presents Spanish writers Katixa Agirre and Inés Martín in two public events at Instituto Cervantes Chicago.
Mar 28 – Mar 29, 2023
- Literature
- Chicago
Authors on Tap: Katixa Agirre in Chicago
Spanish writer Katixa Agirre presents her novel “Mothers Don’t” in conversation with publisher Chad W. Post.
Mar 24, 2023
- Music
- Chicago
Isabel Pantoja 2023 U.S. Tour in Chicago
Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja, one of the most renowned copla singers of Spain, presents her “Enamórate” tour in Chicago.
Mar 15, 2023
- Film
- Chicago
58th Chicago International Film Festival
North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, the “Chicago International Film Festival” presents its 58th edition that includes 5 of the latest Spanish films.
Oct 14 – Oct 22, 2022
- Film
- Chicago
Día del Cine Español: Muerte de un ciclista
On the occasion of Spanish Film Day, Instituto Cervantes Chicago screens the classic film “Muerte de un ciclista” by Spanish film director Juan Antonio Bardem.
Oct 6, 2022
- Music
- Chicago
Sound Art Residency 2022: Clara de Asís & Veronica Anne Salinas
The Sound Art Residency organized by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and Experimental Sound Studio offers a unique experience for artists working in sound and experimental music.
Sep 25 – Nov 25, 2022
- Music
- Chicago
Spanish Young Music Talents: Álvaro Toscano in Chicago
Spanish guitarist Álvaro Toscano kicks off this new program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. with a concert at the “Chicago Guitar Festival.”
Jun 9, 2022
- Visual arts
- Chicago
Pygmalion Effect by Almudena Rodriguez
In her new series, Almudena Rodriguez combines mixed media on fabric works that layer pop culture images and messages ranging from comic book illustrations to vibrant army fatigue patterns, generating a collision of cultural signifiers, a dream world open to interpretation.
Jun 8 – Jul 30, 2022
- Music
- Chicago
Achúcarro's 90th Birthday Tour with Achúcarro himself
The North Shore Chamber Music Festival welcomes Maestro Achúcarro himself to celebrate his 90th Birthday in a special concert in Chicago.
Apr 30, 2022
- Literature
- Chicago
10 of 30: Sabina Urraca & Florencia del Campo in Chicago
The Instituto Cervantes welcomes two new Spanish writers from the “10 of 30: New Spanish Narrative project”: Sabina Urraca and Florencia del Campo.
Apr 6, 2022