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Plan ahead for the top events this month:
Carvin JonesCalled the "best blues/rock band in Europe," Jones along with his two Italian counterparts can play a guitar like no one's business. Their growing popularity and fame have been attracting attention around the globe. Where: Sala Monasterio, Passeig Isabell II, 4. Carvin Jones
Cristiano Playing alternative Brazilian tunes, your feet will be just as happy as your ears. Full of flavor and vigor, this band loves music and knows how to get a crowd going. Where: Monty Café, Riera de Sant Miquel, 29. Cristiano
April 21st
Terrakota and 2 Mini DjsThe African rhythm and reggae band, Terrakota, comes together with 2 Mini Djs to bring a night full of one-of-a-kind music. The world beats are bound to release the animal with in. Where: Sala Apolo, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 111. Terrakota
April 24th
Concert for Peace A concert to help save Tibet, including artists Chambao, Jarabedepalo, Kiko Veneno, Ojos de Brujo, Gossos, Hotel la Paz and Loten Namling. The goal is to spread the idea of peace, love and compassion. We all could get something out of this one. Where: Razzmatazz, C/ Almogavers, 122. S.O.S. Tibet
Lee Scratch Perry The infamous Jamaican reggae and dub musician will be putting some more shine in the BCN sun. With songs about legalizing ganja and letting music take you away, its feel good music. Where: Sala Apolo, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 111. Lee Scratch Perry
Premiere April 23rd
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Cataluńa Espanya. La Pelicula Focusing on the tensions between Cataluńa and Spain, this documentary by Isona Passola shows the territorial history, economic issues and different philosophies. It´s a great way to get to gain some knowledge of this wonderful country and region. |
Premiere April 24th
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Afterschool Robert, played by Ezra Miller, is a young boy attending an up-scale prep school. One day he witnesses the death of two students and happens to get it all on film. Antonio Campos directs this sad, but uplifting tale. |
Premiere April 30th
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Sicko Michael Moore has done it again. This revealing documentary compares the expensive American health care system with those less profitable in other countries. It seems that free health care is not as bad as it sounds. Sicko |
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17 Again Edith Piaf once sang, "Non, je ne regrette rien," but what if you did have regrets about your past and you could change them? Mike O'Donnell, played by Zac Efron, in this Burr Steer's flick, wakes up one day as a seventeen year old again, determined to change the mistakes he once made. Can he really change the future?17 Again |
VOID*ZELIG Movie Recommendations Spain's first videoclub specializes in auteur cinema offering an extensive video library and space for people to meet, plan and realize projects within the audiovisual world. Some of the club's recommendations include; Bottle Rocket, a story about three friends with big dreams,Burn After Reading , a humorous parody filled with fabulous performances, and Summer Hour , a touching tale about a French bourgeoisie family. VOID*Zelig
Opening April 16th
Shigeru Matsuzaki The Japanese artist known for painstaking color acrylic drawings and black ink overlays representing his unique observations as an expat come to beauty salon haven, Calanoe. Shigeru, whose work has graced NYC museums and more will be on hand as well. Not to mention, they'll be pouring wine and have pica-pica for guests, at no charge. Where: Calanoe, C/ Pau Claris, 106.
Shigeru
Rastros
The Fundació Foto Colectania presents the photographs of Javier Ayarza, Ulrich
Gebert, Gert Jan Kocken, Matt Packer and Lewis Ronald. These young, contemporary
artists show the connection between reality and fiction through thier photographs
of people, places and things. Where: Fundació Foto Colectania. Julián Romea,
6. Fundacio Foto
Colectania
Rosó Cusó
An exhibition with sculpture, installation and video full of springtime life. Cusó uses nature as his subject to show the process of evolution and change that is part of the life we live. Where: N2 Galeria, Enric Granados, 61.
N2 Galeria
ArtKENORtures The BCN graffiti artist is known for his unique, geometric patterns. This exhibtion will be featuring paintings in which Kenor creates his own
architectural city, stright from his head into your sight. Where: Holala, C/Valldonzella, 4.
Kenor
Lipstick Rock at Club Fellini Opened
with Vinila Von Bismark, the provocative and talented rocker, this party is
hot. In the electro room Lorena Lasanata will be spinning tunes. Pick your
poison, whether it be rock 'n' roll or electro beats. Where: Club Fellini,
Las Ramblas, 27.
Fellini
Nasty Mondays Make Mondays a little less nasty, now at the Apolo, remedy to the working week. Each week invited DJs entertain revellers with the best of dance and electronica. Nasty Mondays
Every Friday and Saturday
DJ Jekey at Catwalk The Sky Room at Catwalk hosts this old
school/new school Dj and his taste in music is supurb. Spinning hip-hop and
R&B all night long, get down and dirty to Snoop Dogg, 50 cent and more! Located
at:Catwalk, Carrer De Ramon Trias Fargas, 2-4.
Catwalk
Störung Festival 4.0 Let the festivals begin! This electronic and experimental minimalist music festival focuses on artists using audiovisuals to express themselves. Kim Cascone, Francisco López, Sébastien Roux, Tonne, and Federico Monti will be among the many presenting their most recent works. Störung CD also available! Cost: Varies from 10 euros to 45 euros. Where: La Farinera del Clot and Convent de Sant Agustí. Storung
last but not least
SenzacionariumSant Jordi is just around the bend. Why not go above books and roses and wow the senses of that special someone? Senzacionarium blindfolds each guest and feeds them food and drink to peak each sense. Where: Opium Cinema, C/ Paris, 193-197. Senzacionarium
Sant Jordi Afterwork Sant Jordi isn't just a day for lovers, it's for friends and loved ones as well. Broadbar wants to celebrate with you and keep you smiling through out the night. Bring a book or rose and enjoy an hour of free tapas and a night of great old school music. Where: Broadbar, C/ Aribau, 191. Broadbar
Exclusive Cocktails Love a good cocktail? This party, organized by Selected Parties and Fizz Bartenders, offers high-end, creative molecular cocktails, but don't worry about the price, they're only 7.50 each. The problem is getting an invite to this crčme de la crčme fiesta. Don't worry though, the Miniguide has all the answers! We're raffling away five free passes for our cocktail loving readers. Where: Hotel Condes de Barcelona, Passeig de Grŕcia, 75. Exclusive Cocktails
John Gordillo This is not just a hilarious show, it has a story line that is specifically for Spain. Based on the life of Gordillo and his Spanish Marxist father, who hated Franco so much they left Spain. Both funny and informative, this show should not be missed. Cost: 15 euros advanced at Hibernian Books, C/ Montseny, 17. Where: Café Teatre Llantiol, C/ Riereta, 7. The Giggling Guiru
Cut & Paste This prestigious annual competition tours 16 cities over three continents to find the best graphic designers in the world. Competitors will create impressive designs live. Judges for this event include include Bruno Sellés of Vasava (2D), Carlos Pardo of Dvein (3D), and Sergio Saleh (Motion) and they will make their selections based on two factors: Portfolio strength and performance ability. As a spectator you will have the opportunity to compete in the 3D Audience Design Contest with a chance to win a trip to the global championship in June. Where: CCCB, Montalegre, 5. Cut and Paste
Taller WallabiaFashion lovers, here's your time to shine. This small school offers three month long courses to tickle your fancy. There are classes to make the perfect pair of shoes or to put together the bag of your dreams. Where: Taller Wallabia, C/ la Cera 53, entresuelo 6. Taller Wallabia
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