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Spanish Cinema Now+ 2019
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Spanish Cinema Now+ 2019

The first edition of Spanish Cinema Now+ includes four movies nominated for a Goya, the most important national annual film award, in the category of best new director, showing the new values of Spanish cinema.

Feb 28 – May 29, 2019

A Choral Symphony: Halevi
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

A Choral Symphony: Halevi

American University performs the North American premiere of Arnold Saltzman’s “Choral Symphony: Halevi”

Feb 24, 2019

2019 Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C.
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

2019 Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C.

Two Spanish films premiere at the second edition of ADFF: “Mies on Scene. Barcelona in Two Acts” by Xavi Campreciós and Pep Martín, and “Renzo Piano: The Architect of Life” by Carlos Saura.

Feb 22 – Feb 24, 2019

Farruquito 2019 U.S. Tour in Washington, D.C.
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Farruquito 2019 U.S. Tour in Washington, D.C.

World-renowned Flamenco dancer Farruquito brings to the U.S. audiences his theatrical flair and fusion of guitar, singing, and dance.

Feb 21, 2019

David Bisbal 2019 U.S. tour in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

David Bisbal 2019 U.S. tour in Washington, D.C.

David Bisbal, one of the most recognized Spanish artists, returns to the U.S. to perform live at The Fillmore Silver Spring.

Feb 13, 2019

El viejo, el joven y el mar
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

El viejo, el joven y el mar

GALA Hispanic Theatre continues its 43rd season with the world premiere of “El viejo, el joven y el mar,” a play presenting Miguel de Unamuno struggling to find more about truth, freedom of speech, and political liberty.

Feb 7 – Mar 3, 2019

Passion and Fire: The Music of Spainsold out
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Passion and Fire: The Music of Spain

Pan American Symphony Orchestra brings an evening of music, songs, and flamenco dance to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Jan 20, 2019

40 years of the Spanish Constitution
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

40 years of the Spanish Constitution

The Spanish Embassy in Washington, D.C. celebrates the 40 Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution.

Dec 14, 2018

Goya’s Caprichos Suite by Erizonte Company
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Goya’s Caprichos Suite by Erizonte Company

Erizonte’s experimental musical project presents a music, video and dance performance inspired by the famous engravings of Francisco de Goya.

Dec 12, 2018

Francisco Montero: New York Dreams
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Francisco Montero: New York Dreams

Spanish pianist Francisco Montoro presents his debut album, “New York Dreams.”

Dec 10, 2018

Susan Gaeta & Gina Sobel in concert
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Susan Gaeta & Gina Sobel in concert

Susan Gaeta and Gina Sobel collaborate for an evening of Sephardic ballads and romances passed down through the centuries via the oral tradition.

Dec 6, 2018

Clint Eastwood: Made in Spain by Francisco Reyero
  • Literature
  • Washington, D.C.

Clint Eastwood: Made in Spain by Francisco Reyero

Spanish journalist Francisco Reyero presents his new book, followed by a conversation with Mark Parascandola, author of “Once Upon a Time in Almería.”

Dec 5, 2018

2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase

The “AFI European Union Film Showcase” continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, D.C.-area audiences, including two Spanish films, “Todos lo saben” and “Las distancias.”

Dec 1 – Dec 5, 2018

Remembering Gálvez: a three-part tribute
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

Remembering Gálvez: a three-part tribute

A new project reveals three initiatives that will take place in Houston in 2019 in honor of Bernardo de Gálvez and his crucial role in the American Revolution.

Nov 13, 2018

Los Gavilanes by Jacinto Guerrero
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Los Gavilanes by Jacinto Guerrero

Teatro Lirico of DC brings to stage one of the most popular zarzuelas of the Spanish lyric repertoire, Los Gavilanes by Jacinto Guerrero.

Nov 10, 2018

Rosana 2018 U.S. tour in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Rosana 2018 U.S. tour in Washington, D.C.

Rosana, one of the most recognized Spanish artists, presents her latest album “En la memoria de la piel” (“In the Memory of the Skin”) as an acoustic set at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Nov 9, 2018