Semana Santa in Salamanca & Other April Events

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April (2010) Events in Salamanca

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Semana Santa in Salamanca
    When? March 28 - April 4
    Where? Throughout city center
    What? Salamanca's centuries-old city streets host religious processions of hooded penitents, music and elaborately decorated floats of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Highlights include "Los Oficios" (university professors dressed in academic robes take turns holding a lighted candle, an act followed by breakfast and hot chocolate), the "Descendimiento de Cristo" (Jesus is taken down from the cross erected near the cathedrals, placed in a glass sepulcher and processed through the city) and the "Lunes de Aguas" (a big picnic by the river shore to celebrate the end of 40 days of Lent). Declared an event of "International Tourist Interest".
  • Festival de música de primavera de los siglos XX y XXI / Festival of Spring Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries
    When? April 26 - 30
    Where? Auditorio de Fonseca
    What? 19th edition of this international spring music festival featuring 20th- and 21st-century music.

EXHIBITIONS

  • El legado artístico de Gaya Nuño / The Artistic Legacy of Gaya Nuño
    When? April 1 - June 30
    Where? Sala Caja Duero
    What? An exhibition dedicated to historian and art critic Juan Antonio Gaya Nuño.
  • Crisálidas / Chrysalis
    When? Until June 13
    Where? DA2
    What? An exhibition featuring the works of Fernando Gutiérrez.
  • Black Wings
    When? Until May 30
    Where? DA2
    What? An exhibition featuring the works of Marta Serna.
  • Altos Contrastes / High Contrasts
    When? Until April 15
    Where? Sala Espacio Joven
    What? An exhibition featuring the works of María Ruíz Reales.
  • Pinturas / Paintings
    When? Until May 8
    Where? Galería Artis
    What? An exhibition featuring the works of Enrique Jiménez.
  • Persona. Sueño y realidad / Person. Dream and Reality
    When? Until April 25
    Where? Universidad de Salamanca: Patio de Escuelas
    What? An exhibition featuring some of the best works of the Universidad de Salamanca's photography collection.
  • Españoles en los campos de concentración nazis / Spaniards in the Nazi Concentration Camps
    When? April 29 - May 30
    Where? Santo Domingo de la Cruz
    What? An exhibition dedicated the experiences of Spaniards who spent time in concentration camps. Includes sculptures, models of concentration camps, barbed wire from the Mauthausen camp, paintings and various other objects.
  • Merrie Melodies
    When? March 12 - May 30
    Where? DA2
    What? An exhibition named for the Merrie Melodies cartoons created by Warner Brothers between 1931 and 1969 and dedicated to the creation and comprehension of cartoons.
  • Arctic Hysteria
    When? March 30 - June 27
    Where? DA2
    What? Works by 20 Nordic artists in which they explore irrational fantasies, intense emotions and visions of Utopia. Includes a wide variety of genres, ranging from drawings and photography to film, dance and music.
  • Visión de oriente por occidente / Visions of the East by the West.
    When? January 28 - April 18
    Where? Santo Domingo de la Cruz
    What? An exhibition featuring maps, prints, ceramics, paintings and other object s collected or created by European explorers as they went to China, Persia, Japan and India.
  • Where One Sun
    When? Until May 2
    Where? DA2
    What? Exhibition of works by artist and creator Juan Zamora González
  • Espacios urbanos, ciudades invisibles / Urban Spaces, Invisible Cities
    When? January 19 - June 30
    Where? Sala de Exposiciones de la Fundación La Gaceta
    What? An approach to contemporary art by way of a collection of paintings that revolve around the city as a central theme.
  • Autómatas
    When? Until April 4
    Where? Sala Caja Duero
    What? An exhibition showcasing the best hand-made works of French doll-makers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

THEATRE & DANCE

  • Zapping
    When? April 8 & 15
    Where? Cines Van Dyck
    What? Monty Python-style comedy theater for adults.
  • La Malquerida
    When? April 9
    Where? Centro Cultural Miraltormes
    What? Play focusing on a man, Esteban, who is married to Raimunda but is passionately in love with his stepdaughter.
  • Garrick
    When? April 9 - 11
    Where? CAEM
    What? Performance by comedy group Tricicle. An homage to 18th-century British actor David Garrick, who was so funny that doctors considered his performances a magic remedy.
  • Capicua
    When? April 14
    Where? Auditorio Fonseca
    What? University theater performance by the Caminos Cruzados theater company.
  • La tortuosa suerte de Perico
    When? April 15
    Where? Cines Van Dyck
    What? A performance by the Tirantes theater company.
  • Rojo sepia
    When? April 15
    Where? Auditorio Fonseca
    What? University theater performance by the Ultreia theater company.
  • Los Pacos: Humor en serio
    When? April 15
    Where? Vía Libre Café Bar
    What? Performance combining comedy, monologues and singing.
  • Clasicorro lo serás tú
    When? April 15
    Where? CAEM
    What? Young, brazen show that breaks away from traditional Spanish theater in their interpretations of works by Tirso de Molina, Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca.
  • Visto lo visto
    When? April 18
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Dance performance aimed at young audiences.
  • Robinson Crusoe
    When? April 21 - 22
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Play aimed at young audiences.
  • El Sur. Baile Flamenco.
    When? April 24
    Where? Centro de Participación Ciudadana del Barrio de la Vega
    What? Flamenco show.
  • Babiliglub
    When? April 25
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Family theater.
  • Arsénico por compasión
    When? April 26
    Where? Auditorio de Calatrava
    What? Performance by the La Máscara Teatro theater company.
  • Testificando
    When? April 29
    Where? Cines Van Dyck
    What? Performance by the Tirantres theater company.
  • Magia para todos
    When? April 30
    Where? Centro de Participación Ciudadana del Barrio de Chamberi
    What? Show by magician and comedian Luis Joyra.

CINEMA

  • Ajedrez y Go / Chess and Go
    When? Until May 7
    Where? Centro Cultural Hispano Japonés
    What? An exhibition of works by photographer Fernando Bernardo.
  • Drag Queen: del tenis al zapato de tacón / Drag Queen: from sneakers to high heels
    When? Until April 6
    Where? Centro de Estudios Brasileños
    What? An exhibition of 40 photographs taken by journalist Camila Chittolina that reflect upon the difficulties faced by three drag queens who want to be recognzied as professionals.
  • La Caza
    When? April 6
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Screening of the film La Caza (1965), by Carlos Saura. Part of the film series "Películas que burlaron la censura en España" (Movies that Mocked Censorship in Spain).
  • Nueve Cartas a Berta
    When? April 13
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Screening of the film Nueve Cartas a Basilio (1965), by Basilio Martín Patino. Part of the film series "Películas que burlaron la censura en España" (Movies that Mocked Censorship in Spain).
  • Entreacto & La concha y el clérigo
    When? April 13
    Where? Casa de las Conchas
    What? Screenings of the films Entreacto and La concha y el clérigo. Part of the film film series "Imagen-Enigma" (Image - Enigma).
  • Ordet
    When? April 14
    Where? Casa de las Conchas
    What? Screenings of the film Ordet. Part of the film film series "Imagen-Enigma" (Image - Enigma).
  • Un condenado a muerte se ha escapado
    When? April 15
    Where? Casa de las Conchas
    What? Screenings of the film Un condenado a muerte se ha escapado. Part of the film film series "Imagen-Enigma" (Image - Enigma).
  • Canciones para después de una guerra
    When? April 20
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Screening of the film Canciones para después de una guerra (1971), by Basilio Martín Patino. Part of the film series "Películas que burlaron la censura en España" (Movies that Mocked Censorship in Spain).
  • Good bye Lenin
    When? April 26
    Where Teatro Caja Duero
    What? Screening of the film Good bye Lenin by Wolfgang Becker. Part of a German film series.
  • La vida de los otros
    When? April 27
    Where Teatro Caja Duero
    What? Screening of the film La vida de los otros by Florian Henckel-Donnersmarck. Part of a German film series.
  • Mi Querida Señorita
    When? April 27
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Screening of the film Mi Querida Señorita (1971), by Jaime de Armiñan. Part of the film series "Películas que burlaron la censura en España" (Movies that Mocked Censorship in Spain).
  • Los falsificantes
    When? April 27
    Where Teatro Caja Duero
    What? Screening of the film Las falsificantess by Stefan Ruzowitzky. Part of a German film series.
  • La ola
    When? April 29
    Where Teatro Caja Duero
    What? Screening of the film La ola by Dennis Gansel. Part of a German film series.
  • Ciclo de novela y cine negro / Black Novel & Film Series
    When? April 27 - 30
    Where? Filmoteca Castilla y León
    What? Film screenings.

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

  • Micrófono Abierto / Open Microphone
    When? April 5
    Where? Bar El Esperpento
    What? Music and poetry jam session.
  • Lovely Luna
    When? April 8
    Where? Sala Camelot
    What? Folk duo from La Coruña featuring singers Xoel López (of Deluxe) and Félix Árias. www.lovelyluna.es
  • Antonio Orozco
    When? April 10
    Where? Multiusos Sánchez Paraíso
    What? www.antonioorozco.com
  • Alea Esteban
    When? April 13
    Where? Conservatorio Superior de Música de Salamanca
    What? Concert by pianist Alea Esteban.
  • Maldita Nerea
    When? April 15
    Where? Sala Camelot
    What? www.malditanerea.com
  • Música de cámara
    When? April 15
    Where? Casino de Salamanca
    What? Chamber music concert, part of the Musical Thursdays in the Casino of Salamanca concert series.
  • Gwevnder
    When? April 16
    Where? Iglesia Vieja de Pizarrales
    What? French Celtic folk music.
  • Naïf
    When? April 17
    Where? CAEM
    What? www.naifpop.com
  • The Cabriolets
    When? April 21
    Where? Sala Camelot
    What? www.thecabriolets.com
  • Música de cámara
    When? April 22
    Where? Casino de Salamanca
    What? Chamber music concert, part of the Musical Thursdays in the Casino of Salamanca concert series.
  • Joan Manuel Serrat
    When? April 22
    Where? Multiusos Sánchez Paraíso
    What? www.jmserrat.com
  • Coro de Cámara de la Universidad de Salamanca / Chamber Choir of the University of Salamanca
    When? April 23
    Where? Auditorio de la Hospedería Fonseca
    What? Concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of the University of Salamanca's chamber choir.
  • Coro Universitario de la Universidad de Salamanca / University Choir of the University of Salamanca
    When? April 24
    Where? Auditorio de la Hospedería Fonseca
    What? Concert commemorating the 60th anniversary of the University of Salamanca's university choir.
  • Micrófono Abierto / Open Microphone
    When? April 26
    Where? Bar El Esperpento
    What? Music and poetry jam session.
  • Recital de saxofones / Saxophone Recital
    When? April 27
    Where? Conservatorio Superior de Música de Salamanca
    What? Music concert featuring saxophone music.
  • Cantando en equipo: los coros y la polifonía
    When? April 27
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Concert by the Universidad de Salamanca choir.
  • Duo de flauta y guitarra / Flute and Guitar Duet
    When? April 28
    Where? Conservatorio Superior de Música de Salamanca
    What? Music concert featuring flute and guitar duets.
  • Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao
    When? April 30
    Where? CAEM
    What? Concert by the Symphonic Orchestra of Bilbao.

CONFERENCES, BOOKS & POETRY

  • Antonio Zamarreño
    When? April 13
    Where? Facultad de Filología, Aula Magna
    What? Poetry reading by Antonio Zamarreño. Part of the "Intersecciones" (Intersections) series.
  • Libertad, Igualdad, Fraternidad / Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
    When? April 14
    Where? Centro Documental de la Memoria Histórica
    What? Audiovisual installation and visit to a recreated masonry lodge, meant to complement the center0s permanent exhibition on masonry.
  • El fandango
    When? April 15
    Where? Teatro Caja Duero
    What? Conference about fandango music led by Emilio Jiménez Días, accompanied by musicians Rafael Churrumbaque and Niño Seve.
  • Seminario internacional de derechos humanos / International Seminar About Human Rights
    When? April 19 -20
    Where? Centro de Estudios Brasileños
    What? Seminar discussing human rights issues.
  • Ateneo Poético
    When? April 20
    Where? Ateneo de Salamanca
    What? Collective poetry reading recital.
  • María Auxiliadora Alvarez
    When? April 21
    Where? Aula Magna, Facultad de Filología
    What? Poetry reading by poet María Auxiliadora Alvarez.
  • Breve historia de la NO violencia / Short History of NON Violence
    When? April 21
    Where? Casa de las Conchas
    What? Book presentation.
  • El Marinero de Fernando Pessoa
    When? April 21 - 22
    Where? Teatro Liceo
    What? Project incorporating poetry and theater through a two-day reading of El Marinero.
  • Árabes en Brasil / Arabs in Brazil
    When? April 22
    Where? Centro de Estudios Brasileños
    What? Conference led by Oswaldo Truzzi about the Arabic presence in Brazil.

* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Salamanca Events

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