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DIY: Light Up Postcards
  • Kids
  • Washington, D.C.

DIY: Light Up Postcards

As part of 2019 Kids Euro Festival, Spanish visual and new media artist Elena Juárez will conduct a workshop where participants will create interactive light up postcards with conductive ink pens.

Nov 2, 2019

The Insistence of Harm by Fernando Valverde
  • Literature
  • Washington, D.C.

The Insistence of Harm by Fernando Valverde

Fernando Valverde will present his latest work, “The Insistence of Harm,” in conversation with translator Allen Josephs at Union Market.

Nov 1, 2019

The Global Economic Impact of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

The Global Economic Impact of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage

On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation, Larrie Ferreiro, Ph.D and Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, talks about the global economic impact of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage.

Oct 29, 2019

Zarzuela Anthology and Chateau Margaux
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Zarzuela Anthology and Chateau Margaux

Spanish conductor José Colomé leads a cast of zarzuela performers that features soprano Cara González, baritones Alex Alburqueque and José Sacin, tenor Nelson Ebo, Ballet Furia Flamenca, and Teatro Lirico of DC’s chamber orchestra.

Oct 27, 2019

Keeping Spain's Exiles Alive in our Hearts
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

Keeping Spain's Exiles Alive in our Hearts

The University of Maryland in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Washington present a two-day symposium to commemorate the 80 Anniversary of the Republican Exile.

Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2019

Urban Transformation: Iberoamerican Architecture and Urban Spaces
  • Design
  • Washington, D.C.

Urban Transformation: Iberoamerican Architecture and Urban Spaces

This photography exhibition aims to show the power of architecture to transform urban spaces in Iberoamerican countries.

Oct 18 – Oct 27, 2019

Guadalquivir at Films Across Borders: Stories of Water
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Guadalquivir at Films Across Borders: Stories of Water

“Films Across Borders” showcases critically acclaimed films, documentaries, shorts and virtual reality experiences from around the world bringing together diverse cinematic stories about our relationship with water.

Oct 17, 2019

Alonso Berruguete: First Sculptor of Renaissance Spain
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Alonso Berruguete: First Sculptor of Renaissance Spain

The National Gallery of Art hosts the first major exhibition held outside Spain to celebrate the expressive art of the most important sculptor active on the Iberian Peninsula during the first half of the 16th century, Alonso Berruguete.

Oct 13 – Feb 17, 2020

Renzo Piano: The Architect of Light
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Renzo Piano: The Architect of Light

The National Gallery of Art screens Carlos Saura’s film that presents Renzo Piano’s architectural masterpiece in Santander, Spain.

Oct 12, 2019

Noche Iberoamericana 2019
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

Noche Iberoamericana 2019

The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (AACIA) presents the fifth edition of “Noche Iberoamericana,” a night of food, music, art, and more.

Oct 10, 2019

Basilio Martín Patino at The National Gallery of Art
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Basilio Martín Patino at The National Gallery of Art

This special program on Spanish filmmaker Basilio Martín Patino celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Spanish Republican exile and will be part of the National Gallery of Art’s film program.

Oct 5 – Oct 6, 2019

Vetusta Morla 2019 North America Tour in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Vetusta Morla 2019 North America Tour in Washington, D.C.

Vetusta Morla, one of the most recognizable bands on the independent music scene in Spain, comes to the U.S. to present their latest album.

Oct 3, 2019

Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater: Women Dramatists
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater: Women Dramatists

This new series presents works by contemporary Spanish female playwrights Paloma Pedrero, Laila Ripoll and Yolanda García.

Sep 30 – Nov 18, 2019

Eurobeats Festival 2019
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Eurobeats Festival 2019

The 2019 edition of the festival features 10 top European artists at the forefront of the electronic music scene from 10 different countries.

Sep 27 – Sep 28, 2019

Andrea González Caballero: Spanish guitar
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Andrea González Caballero: Spanish guitar

Acclaimed Spanish guitarist Andrea Gonzalez Caballero presents an evening of classical guitar music featuring some of Spain’s best-known composers.

Sep 26, 2019

Filming Spain's Exile in our Hearts
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Filming Spain's Exile in our Hearts

As part of the “Filming Spain’s Exile in Our Hearts” film series, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain presents a collection of stories of the Spanish republican exile.

Sep 24 – Nov 7, 2019