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 Good coffee & live jazz |
Torrecilla del Leal, 18 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 530 8095 |
An atmospheric live jazz venue in the typical Madrid neighborhood of Lavapiés, this café has a bohemian air about it and offers music on Fridays and Saturdays. The interior decor consists of old ornaments, sculptures and marble tables. It's a great place to spend some time with friends and there's no cover charge for concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Top-notch flamenco shows |
Calle de Cañizares 10 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 0496 / +34 91 369 3394 http://www.casapatas.com/ casapatas@casapatas.com |
With five different shows on per week, this is undoubtedly one of the capital´s most important flamenco clubs. It attracts first-class performers and true aficionados. All the most famous stars of today have passed through here at one time or another. Performances start around midnight and you can make a real night out of it by coming for dinner as well. The restaurant specializes in wholesome Spanish home-cooking with dishes like Rabo de Toro (oxtail stew). Average price per person: EUR27.04. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Film buffs only |
Santa Isabel, 3 Cine Doré Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 467 2600 filmoteca@mcu.es |
It shows film series organized by theme (director, country of origin, etc.) that you would never now get to see in a commercial cinema. Most of them are shown in their original language with Spanish subtitles. Its two comfortable screening rooms hold 318 and 119 spectators. There are three daily showings in screen one (starting at 5:30p) and screen two offers one showing (6p). No eating or drinking is allowed in the screening rooms. It's housed in a lovely modernist building dating from 1929 that also has a bookshop and bar-restaurant. Admission is (EUR 1.35) daily and (EUR 10.21) for 10 films. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming place with regular concerts |
Huertas, 57 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 2947 http://www.cafeconciertolafidu... |
A legendary live music venue that attracts fans of jazz, blues, soul, and classical music. The clientele, mainly in their 30s, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where they can sit and chat in peace. Look for the poster on the wall outside that advertises the music programme. Drinks: EUR4.80 if you are staying for one show, or EUR7.21 if you stay for both (9p & 11p). From mid-June to the end of August there are no live shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Spanish and foreign avant-garde artists |
Calle del Doctor Fourquet 12 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 468 0506 http://www.helgadealvear.net galeria@helgdealvear.net |
This gallery promotes the latest trends in international plastic arts by showing the work of outstanding Spanish artists in the fields of video, photography and installations. Amongst others, you'll see creations by Daniel Canogar, Misuo Miura, Christine Davis, Roland Fischer, Karin Sander, Joan Fontcuberta, Frank Thiel and Javier Vallhonrat. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuban artists |
San Pedro, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 3208 http://www.galeriaangelromero.com info@galeriaangelromero.com |
One of only two Madrid galleries that concentrates on talented contemporary Cuban artists, you're likely to see work by the likes of José Bedia, Elena Blasco, Carlos Capelán, Ciuco Gutiérrez, Santiago R. del Hoyo, Chema Madoz, Armando Mariño, Isaac Montoya, Carlos Quintana and Bernardí Roig on display here. The gallery opened in 1985 and you'll find it close to the Prado Museum. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Their own productions of alternative theatre |
Calle del Doctor Fourquet 31 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 539 5767 |
An alternative theatre space that's used to stage innovative and creative new work by a young theatre company called Nuevo Repertorio (New Repertoire). You won't see commercial mainstream theatre here, although the company does produce some comedies and adaptations of other dramatists. It's a small theatre with room for 160 spectators and it forms part of the Centro de Nuevos Creadores (Arts Centre) along with Cristina Rota's acting school. You'll find it beside Reina Sofía art gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great musicals, comedy and dance |
Plaza Tirso de Molina, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 0637 |
Madrid's musical theatre venue par excellence, this is where you'll see the most spectacular productions of shows like Les Miserables, Chicago and Jekyll & Hyde. It also stages comedies and dance. It stands on the same site as the original Teatro Apolo, which lasted from 1873 until 1929 showing a mixture of drama and zarzuela (Spanish opera). The new Apolo holds up to 1300 spectators and you'll find it close to El Rastro, the popular Sunday flea market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classics and contemporary drama in a small theatre |
San Cosme y San Damián 3 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 527 0954 |
Its programme regularly features Russian playwrights and Spanish classics performed by the theatre's own company, Compañía Teatro de Cámara de Madrid, originally founded by Angel Gutiérrez, who also owns the building. Apart from the alternative venues, this is Madrid's smallest theatre, holding just 120 spectators. Its season starts later than the larger mainstream theatres. You'll find it in the working class neighbourhood of Lavapiés, close to the Reina Sofía Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |