Here’s a roundup of what’s happening this weekend. I’ll also be adding events to groups on WhatsApp as I find them. Have a good weekend ?
Thursday, 23 January
Music:
Blues artist Buffalo Nichols performs at Loco Club.
Les Arts premieres the opera Dialogues des Carmélites, recounting the story of three nuns guillotined during the French Revolution. More details.
Friday, 24 January
Music:
Popular Valencian indie-rock band La Habitación Roja performs at Les Arts
Barcelona-based punk band Arpaviejas plays at 16 Toneladas.
Move Trio (saxophone, double bass, and piano) performs avant-garde reinterpretations of jazz and classical standards at Fundación Bancaja.
Les Arts premieres the opera Dialogues des Carmélites, recounting the story of three nuns guillotined during the French Revolution. More details.
Saturday, 25 January
Festivals and Holidays:
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lions, dragons, and festivities organized by Valencia’s Chinese community. The main parade starts from Calle Pelayo, with activities throughout the day at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. More details.
Dance:
La Rambleta premieres L’Espai Oscilant, a new work featuring professional dancers and amateurs of all abilities. Free entry with a downloaded invitation. Get yours here.
Theatre:
Comic actor Luis Bermejo performs the one-man comedy Hoy tengo algo que hacer at Teatre Principal. The audience participates in a dialogue with the performer to explore the character and staging process. More details.
Sunday, 26 January
Music:
El Pony Pisador performs traditional Catalan music with a contemporary twist at Loco Club.
Theatre:
Teatre El Musical presents Amadora, a play about a woman transforming into different characters while dealing with modern anxieties, featuring live music by Miren Iza. Details here.
Dance:
Renowned flamenco dancer Eva Yerbabuena performs Oscuro Brillante at Teatre Principal.
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
- Casa Museo Benlliure hosts a historic textile exhibition featuring a rich collection of Valencia’s silk fashion archives. More information.
- Bombas Gens: Experience the immersive exhibition recreating the tomb of Tutankhamun. Details here.
- IVAM: Explore avant-garde artist Juana Francés’ abstract works and the sculptures of Syrian artist Simone Fattal. Learn more.
- Museo Bellas Artes: Last chance to see Rosario Velasco’s figurative paintings. Exhibition ends February 16. Details.
- Fundación Bancaja: En El Mar de Sorolla continues until March. Visit here.
- MuVIM: Ink Against Hitler explores political satire cartoons from World War II. Exhibition runs until March. More info.
There are plenty more events happening. Feel free to share your suggestions or join the WhatsApp group for updates!