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Ella Baila Sola & Amistades Peligrosas in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Ella Baila Sola & Amistades Peligrosas in Washington, D.C.

Two of the most popular Spanish Bands from the 90’s return to the stage together at The Howard Theater.

Mar 22, 2017

The Bashful Man at Court
  • Performing arts
  • Washington, D.C.

The Bashful Man at Court

SPAIN arts & culture and the Shakespeare Theatre Company present a reading of Tirso de Molina’s pastoral Golden Age masterpiece, “The Bashful Man at Court.”

Mar 20, 2017

Margarita Escarpa: The John E. Marlow Guitar Series
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Margarita Escarpa: The John E. Marlow Guitar Series

Spanish guitarist Margarita Escarpa returns to the John E. Marlow Guitar Series with a special program of Spanish and Mexican repertoire.

Mar 18, 2017

The Shepherd at The Environmental Film Festival
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

The Shepherd at The Environmental Film Festival

The 25th edition of the Environmental Film Festival hosts the D.C. premiere of the Spanish film “The Shepherd.”

Mar 16, 2017

Carlos Núñez U.S. Tour 2017 in Washington, D.C.
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Carlos Núñez U.S. Tour 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Galicia’s foremost bagpiper Carlos Núñez opens his 2017 U.S. tour in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his debut album.

Mar 14, 2017

Paper Dreams
  • Kids
  • Washington, D.C.

Paper Dreams

In a brand-new collaboration with Mons Dansa Dance Company, Imagination Stage brings to life their first dance performance-based show for ages 1-5 that explores the many facets of creativity.

Mar 11 – Apr 9, 2017

Josemi Carmona & Javier Colina: De Cercasold out
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Josemi Carmona & Javier Colina: De Cerca

Josemi Carmona and Javier Colina sign together a musical conversation, with deep flamenco echoes and their unique jazz swing, a natural dialogue blending different musical languages.

Mar 9, 2017

All About Almodóvar
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

All About Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar is the most internationally acclaimed Spanish filmmaker since Luis Buñuel, and AFI Silver presents a thorough survey of his feature films.

Mar 4 – Apr 27, 2017

150 Years of Rubén Darío
  • Literature
  • Washington, D.C.

150 Years of Rubén Darío

Professors Gwen Kirkpatrick and Alba Aragón, together with Nicaraguan poet Milagros Terán, discuss the legacy of one of the most influential Spanish-language poets of our time.

Mar 1, 2017

The root of the root
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

The root of the root

Pavel Urkiza & Congrí Ensemble present “The Root of the Root,” an exploration of the ancestral connections of music with songs that are part of the Latin American popular heritage, learned and transmitted from generation to generation.

Feb 25, 2017

Lens of Adventure
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Lens of Adventure

An exhibition inspired by nature and outdoor adventures near Washington D.C., featuring 25 photographs and a book with 20 curated outdoor trips.

Feb 21 – Mar 6, 2017

Bajarí: Gypsy Barcelona at Transient Identities
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Bajarí: Gypsy Barcelona at Transient Identities

The film festival features four films produced by Spanish-speaking countries, including “Bajarí: Gypsy Barcelona,” a Spanish film directed by Eva Vila.

Feb 20, 2017

Buika: Vivir Sin Miedo
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Buika: Vivir Sin Miedo

The Spanish musician Buika presents her eighth album and one with the most English lyrics, “Vivir sin miedo.”

Feb 18, 2017

Sketches of Spain
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Sketches of Spain

“Sketches of Spain – Highlights from Old Masters and Modern Spanish painting from the National Gallery of Art” is a series of Gallery Talks by the National Gallery of Art.

Feb 17 – Feb 28, 2017

Sound Impact: Paisajes Españoles
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Sound Impact: Paisajes Españoles

An evening of Spanish music featuring the works of acclaimed Spanish clarinetist/composer José González Granero, Fulbright alumna and cellist Danielle Cho, violinist Rebecca Jackson, violinist Regino Madrid and violist Tiffany Richardson.

Feb 9, 2017

Antonio Lizana Trío: Quimeras del Mar
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Antonio Lizana Trío: Quimeras del Mar

Saxophonist and cantaor flamenco Antonio Lizana comes to the U.S. to present his latest album “Quimeras del Mar,” a mixture of flamenco and jazz.

Jan 24, 2017