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'Urban Perspectives. Vantage points on the every-day life in the city'
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

'Urban Perspectives. Vantage points on the every-day life in the city'

Selection of photographs that navigate the realities in Iberoamerican cities with a critical eye and a sharp opinion, as part of FotoWeekDC 2013.

Nov 1 – Nov 24, 2013

VAIVEN. Six visual journeys back and forth between Spain and the U.S.
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

VAIVEN. Six visual journeys back and forth between Spain and the U.S.

An exhibition featuring six photographers from Spain and the U.S. who interpret the realities of both countries from multiple perspectives, creating a visual round trip, as part of FotoWeekDC 2013.

Nov 1 – Nov 24, 2013

Spanish Pianist Sylvia Torán at GU’s Friday Music Series
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Spanish Pianist Sylvia Torán at GU’s Friday Music Series

The Georgetown University Music Program’s ‘Friday Music Series’ features acclaimed artists in free concerts.

Oct 25, 2013

Cuarteto Casals with Manuel Barrueco
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Cuarteto Casals with Manuel Barrueco

Spanish string quartet Cuarteto Casals and Grammy-nominated guitarist Manuel Barrueco will perform at the Library of Congress.

Oct 24, 2013

Iñaqui Carnicero Lecture Series
  • Design
  • Washington, D.C.

Iñaqui Carnicero Lecture Series

Iñaqui Carnicero’s lecture, ‘Second Hand Spaces,’ looks through his projects and studies the relationship between architecture and the economical context.

Oct 24, 2013

Piano Performance by Maestro Joaquín Achúcarro
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Piano Performance by Maestro Joaquín Achúcarro

Maestro Achúcarro will be performing the closing night of the JAF’s year-long celebration of his 80th birthday.

Oct 23, 2013

2013 Kids Euro Festival
  • Kids
  • Washington, D.C.

2013 Kids Euro Festival

‘Beloved Daughter’, ‘Snowflake’ and PDA/Little Animated Doodles at KIDS Euro Festival.

Oct 19 – Nov 9, 2013

Rebeca Vallejo U.S. Tour in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Rebeca Vallejo U.S. Tour in Washington, D.C.

Starting in October, Rebeca Vallejo will be touring the East Coast presenting her new album ‘Azúcar, Canela.’

Oct 13, 2013

Witness of the 20th Century: Homage to the poet Mario Benedetti
  • Literature
  • Washington, D.C.

Witness of the 20th Century: Homage to the poet Mario Benedetti

Reading and presentation of the bilingual anthology ‘Witness: The Selected Poems of Mario Benedetti.’

Oct 10, 2013

Special Presentation of 'The Dead Man and Being Happy' at LAFF
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Special Presentation of 'The Dead Man and Being Happy' at LAFF

Don’t miss the Q&A with filmmaker Javier Rebollo, plus a post-screening reception on Friday, October 4th as part of AFI Latin American Film Festival.

Oct 4, 2013

'New Plays from Spain'
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

'New Plays from Spain'

Staged readings of the works of young Spanish playwrights recently translated into English by Washington, D.C. theater companies.

Sep 30, 2013

'Nuit Blanche DC'
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Nuit Blanche DC'

Explore different installations on 4 floors dedicated to performing and visual arts, fashion, and short films, plus DJs who will contribute to an unprecedented mash-up of cultural experiences.

Sep 28, 2013

'Las Calles Hablan' (Mapping Barcelona Public Art)
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Las Calles Hablan' (Mapping Barcelona Public Art)

An exhibition and screening by Mapping Barcelona Public Art about the evolution of street art in Barcelona.

Sep 28 – Nov 8, 2013

'Euro Night 2013'
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Euro Night 2013'

Enjoy live music while taking a cultural tour around Europe, feasting on national dishes and discovering European traditions.

Sep 27, 2013

'Map of the World'
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

'Map of the World'

Folger Consort, an early music ensemble in residence at the Folger Shakespeare Library, presents dances, history’s first song cycle, and a mass.

Sep 27 – Sep 29, 2013

Landscape with Yellow Birds
  • Literature
  • Washington, D.C.

Landscape with Yellow Birds

Reading and discussion of José Ángel Valente’s renowned poetry, recently translated to English by Thomas Christensen.

Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2013