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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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Music from Spain: A fall of concerts in Chicago with Eugenia Moliner & Beilin Han
This concert by Eugenia Moliner and Beilin Han is part of the “Music from Spain: A Fall of Concerts” classical music series organized by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C.
Dec 16, 2021

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De paso by Casa Patas U.S. Tour in Chicago
Sarasota, Miami, Washington, D.C., Walla Walla, Seattle, and Chicago are the selected cities that host the 15th Flamenco tour of Fundación Casa Patas, postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2021

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57th Chicago International Film Festival
Heading the Spanish selection, films by Pedro Almodóvar, Macarena Astorga, Icíar Bollaín, and Neus Ballús participate in this year’s edition of the “Chicago International Film Festival,” which takes place October 13th to 24th and combines online and in-theater screenings.
Oct 14 – Oct 24, 2021

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2020 Flamenco Festival on Tour: Chicago
Spanish flamenco guitarist José del Tomate performs “Plaza Vieja” in Chicago as part of Flamenco Festival on Tour and the Flamenco Eñe series co-organized with Fundación SGAE.
Mar 11, 2020

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El Greco: Ambition and Defiance
The Art Institute of Chicago exhibits over 55 works by El Greco from across the world.
Mar 7 – Oct 19, 2020