Crocodiles – Live Music

Loco Club Carrer de l'Erudit Orellana, 12, Extramurs, Valencia, Spain

San Diego band, Crocodiles, brings its distinctive mix of alternative and psychedelic rock to the Loco Club. See website for details and tickets.

Doudou Nganga – Live Music

Fundacion SGAE C. de la Blanqueria, 6, Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain

Congo-born Afro-jazz musician, Doudou Nganga, premieres his new album, Tokororo, at the Fundación SGAE. Based in Valencia, Nganga's energetic and soul-stirring live concerts have won him a loyal local following. See website for details.

Free

Club Hemingway – Open Mic

Radio City C/ de Sta. Teresa 19, Valencia, Spain

Literary open mic night for English-speaking writers in Valencia.

Free

Andres Beeuwsaert – Live Music

La Xarranta C/ de la Reina, 70, Poblats Marítims, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Argentinian pianist, Andres Beeuwsaert, is known for his work with the critically acclaimed jazz group, Aca Seca Trio.  See venue for tickets and reservations.

OKKERVIL RIVER + NICOLÁS MOLINA Y EL COR BRUTAL – Live Music

Loco Club Carrer de l'Erudit Orellana, 12, Extramurs, Valencia, Spain

Okkervil River is the latest project of American folk rock musician Will Sheff. Pitchfork magazine describes his album, In the Rainbow Rain, as making "kindness an aesthetic on this album of gentle, idiosyncratic songs".  Valencian rock group Nicolás Molina y el Cor Brutal is opening the show. See website for more details.

Pink Martini – Live Music

Les Arts Av. del Professor López Piñero, 1, Valencia, Spain

This American "little orchestra" is renowned for its upbeat and eclectic mix of jazz, classical, and pop. Performing at the Les Arts auditorium. See the website for details and tickets.

Dayna Stephens Quartet – Live Music

Jimmy Glass C/ de Baix, 28, Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain

New York saxophonist Dayna Stephens plays the Jimmy Glass jazz bar with his quartet. Jazz Views calls his new album, Hopium, a "a masterful exploration of modern jazz". See website for details and tickets.

Berklee Lago de Conciertos – Live Music

Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias, Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7, Valencia, Spain

Berklee School of Music showcases the work of its students and faculty in this series of free open-air concerts by its Les Arts campus. A diverse range of styles, including jazz, jazz fusion, R&B, soul, pop, and Latin music.

Free

Tarta Relena – Live Music

L'Etno C/ de la Corona, 36, Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Valencia

L'Etno hosts folk duo Marta Torrella and Helena Ros as part of its museum festival, mixing traditional vocals and song with modern sampling techniques. Free, but tickets are limited to 2 per person and must be picked up before the concert. See website for details.

Free

Eva Slongo Quartet – Live Music

Jimmy Glass C/ de Baix, 28, Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain

Swiss violinist Eva Slongo plays the Jimmy Glass jazz bar with her quartet.  Described by the San Javier International Jazz Festival as "one of the most promising additions to jazz violin in recent decades." See Jimmy Glass' website for details and tickets. -

World Paella Day – Food

Marina, Tinglado 2 C. Marina Real Juan Carlos I, s/n, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Valencia, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

A dozen of the world's top chefs compete in the World Paella Cup in a live showcase of paella cooking at the Marina. Judge for yourself at 5€ a plate. See website for details.

Free

Ramón Cardo Quartet – Live Music

Jimmy Glass C/ de Baix, 28, Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain

Valencian saxophonist Ramón Cardo is one of Spain's renowned jazz musicians. He plays at the Jimmy Glass jazz bar with his quartet. See Jimmy Glass' website for details and tickets