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Literature
Washington, D.C.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón: How to 'Play' a Novel. An Insight into his Books and Music

Carlos Ruiz Zafón will be joined by Washington Post journalist Manuel Roig-Franzia to talk about his passion for music, the use of this art in his writing, and his creative process.

Sep 28, 2016

Literature
Washington, D.C.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the National Book Festival

Famed author Carlos Ruiz Zafón, best known for international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, will give a presentation followed by a book signing.

Sep 24, 2016

Film
Washington, D.C.

Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women

Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women is an initiative created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and short films made by women.

Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2016

Music
Washington, D.C.

Pablo Sainz Villegas at the NGA Guitarfest

Join Pablo Sainz Villegas at the National Gallery of Art where he will play a selection of pieces from his latest album, Americano.

Sep 18, 2016

Music
Washington, D.C.

Maestro Soler: A Homage to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maestro Soler presents a guitar recital in honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

Sep 16, 2016

Film
Washington, D.C.

AFI Latin American Film Festival

The AFI Latin American Film Festival showcases the best filmmaking from Latin America and, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal, celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections.

Sep 15 – Oct 5, 2016

Literature
Washington, D.C.

Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists U.S. Tour

A book tour featuring five Spanish graphic novelists whose work on the cutting edge of comics has brought about a new wave of cartoon art in Spain.

Sep 15 – Sep 21, 2016

Literature
Washington, D.C.

Jordi Casanovas at the Library of Congress

Miguel de Cervantes is a big mystery to all of us: How did he manage to write the first modern novel, El Quixote? Why did he start writing again at an age when most people were retired?

Sep 9, 2016

Performing arts
Washington, D.C.

Cervantes: El último Quijote (The Last Quixote)

Directed by Jose Luis Arellano, this world premiere explores the last and most creative years of Cervantes’s life in a contemporary, entertaining format.

Sep 8 – Oct 2, 2016

Music
Washington, D.C.

Tribute to Cervantes and Granados: Spanish Music by Duo Belcorde

A musical tribute to both Spanish celebrities in the forth centenary of the writer´s death and the centenary of the composer’s death.

Sep 6, 2016

Film
Washington, D.C.

Ciné-Concert: The Early Animation of Segundo de Chomón

A special program featuring Le Spectre Rouge (1907), La Guerra e il Sogno di Momi (1917), and Lulù (1923) with new scores composed and performed by Virginia Guastella.

Sep 4, 2016

Music
Washington, D.C.

Silk Road Ensemble U.S. Tour in Vienna, VA

Made up of performers and composers from more than 20 countries, including Spanish musician Cristina Pato, the Silk Road Ensemble was formed by Yo-Yo Ma in 2000.

Aug 11, 2016

Film
Washington, D.C.

José Luis Guerín at National Gallery of Art

The Academy of Muses, the latest film from eclectic Spanish filmmaker José Luis Guerin, will be screened at National Gallery of Art preceded by his short film, Le Saphir de Saint-Louis.

Jul 17, 2016