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Valencia Weekend: A Solar Eclipse, Open Kitchens, and a Feast of Spring Arts

Good morning. Spring has sprung! The city has launched into a new season of music concerts, art, and cultural events. Here are some of the highlights.

Science Events

Solar Eclipse Observation The Museum of Science is hosting an observation of the partial solar eclipse on Saturday, 29 March, with the Valencian Astronomy Association guiding observers. More info

Food Events

Jornadas de Arroces Caldosos
From March 25–April 15, participating restaurants are offering menus showcasing Valencia’s famed soupy rice dishes. A portion of funds will be donated to flood recovery. More info

Cuina Oberta
This seasonal event features set menus and food experiences from some of Valencia’s best restaurants. April 3–13. Tickets available from Friday, 28 March. More info

Political and Community Events

Valencia’s Democrats Abroad are staging a rally against the Trump Administration on Saturday, 29 March at 11:30 in Plaza de la Reina. More info

Sports and Games

Valencia CF vs. Real Mallorca
Mestalla Stadium, Sunday, 30 March. More info

Theatre and Dance

Puppet Festival in Cabanyal
Teatre El Musical teams up with Teatro La Estrella for a weekend of children’s puppet shows and a FREE puppet workshop at TEM. More info

Martin Vargas Exhibition & Guided Tours
Galeria del Tossal hosts a special exhibition on legendary dancer Martin Vargas, with guided tours by his daughter (Spanish & English). Tours start 29 March—reservations required. More info

Sara Baras: Contemporary Flamenco
Les Arts showcases the innovative flamenco dance of Sara Baras. More info

Acrobatic Theatre: Embolic
Escalante Theatre presents a high-energy performance combining acrobatics and storytelling. More info

Music

Flamenco & Traditional
Atenea Sky presents three flamenco shows starting Saturday, 29 March. More info

House & Electronic
Jardi Electronic’s showcase of local talent at Parc Central. FREE entry. Saturday, 29 March, from 3:30 PM. More info

Rock & Pop Highlights

  • Loco Club: Circuit Abanda on Friday, Leo Middea (Brazilian pop) on Wednesday, 2 April, and The Picturebooks (German duo) on Thursday, 3 April. More info
  • 16 Toneladas: Heavy rock, metal & experimental music all weekend, plus The Belays (soulful punk rock) on Sunday, 30 March. More info
  • La Rambleta: Maika Makovski presents her new album Bunker Rococo on Friday, 28 March; Tangerine Dream performs on Monday, 31 March. More info
  • Radio City: Nito Serrano (frontier rock) on Friday, 28 March; Lucas Colman (singer-songwriter) & Playa Desnuda (ska-reggae) on Saturday, 29 March. More info

Jazz & Blues

  • Berklee’s Outdoor Concerts at Les Arts (27–28 March, continuing in April/May). More info
  • Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar: Adriano Tortora Quartet on Friday, 28 March; Cristopher Pérez Quartet on Saturday, 29 March. More info
  • La Fabrica de Hielo: Daniela Cheb (Argentinian singer blending tango & jazz) on Sunday, 30 March. More info
  • Matisse Club: Anne Setton, Brazilian jazz vocalist and guitarist, on Sunday, 30 March. More info

Classical

  • Valencia Philharmonic Society Chamber Orchestra at Muvim—FREE concert featuring works by Grieg, Elgar, and more. More info
  • Palau de la Musica: Valencian Orchestra conducted by Alexander Liebreich on Friday, 28 March; special sitar, tabla & basuri concert on Tuesday, 2 April. More info
  • Ateneo Mercantil: FREE concert of Valencia’s School of High Performance Music ESMAR, featuring works that showcase the bass as an instrument. Sunday, 30 March. More info
  • Les Arts: Mediterrània Consort on Friday, 28 March, featuring pre-19th century compositions. James Gaffigan directs the Valencian Community Orchestra on Thursday, 3 April. More info

Art & Galleries

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center – Opens exhibition of Valencia artists in the Carme Thyssen Collection (until 29 June) More info
  • Bellas Artes – Debuts two new acquisitions: Simone Barabino’s The Funeral of Christ, and the portrait of Madeleine de l’Aubespine by Jean Decourt. Masaveu Exhibition also ongoing (until 15 June). More Info
  • Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – Science Museum (Until 13 April). More Info
  • Almudin Museum — Artist Claudy Jongstra uses wool fibers and other natural materials to create landscape-like canvases. (Until 27 April) More info
  • Galeria Benlliure – Graphic Work exhibition featuring graphic art pieces by renowned artists including Manolo Valdés, Juan Genovés and Eduardo Chillida, among others. (Until 28 March)
  • More info
  • Fundación Bancaja – En El Mar Sorolla exhibition (until end of March) and pop artist Eduardo Ursula
    More info
  • Museo de la Ciudad – Sculpture from Valencian artist Silvestre Moros and paintings from José Manaut, a Valencian student and contemporary of Sorolla. (until April) More info

Galleries

  • Estudio 64 – New exhibition by Jorge González featuring his work and illustrations from The New Yorker and beyond. More info
  • Shiras Gallery – Exhibition by artist Eduardo Urdiales More info

That’s it for now! Hope everyone enjoys the sunshine this weekend!

Valencia Weekend: Reset and Recharge after Fallas

Happy Friday! ? Fallas is done and dusted and life is settling back to normal in Valencia. Here are the top events happening this weekend and beyond.

Events

  • Stand-up Comedy in English – La Fábrica de Hielo presents six comedians from six different cultures on Tuesday, 25 March. Event Details
  • Vinyl Record Fair – Loco Club holds another edition of its popular market for vinyl lovers on Sunday, 23 March. Event Details
  • Low Cost Fallera Fair – Sale of traditional Fallas fabrics and accessories at Sercotel Sorolla Palace from 22-23 March. More Info

Sports & Games

  • Mus Card Game Tournament on Saturday, 22 March | Ateneo Mercantil More Info Plus, free Mus workshops (in Castellano) start Monday, 24 March. Workshop Details
  • ? Valencia Basket vs. Leyma Corona Sunday, 23 March | Endesa League Tickets & Info
  • ? Nations League Football Quarter Finals Sunday, 23 March | Mestalla Stadium Spain vs. Netherlands. Match Details

Theatre and Dance

  • For French speakers: The Lycée Français is hosting the Alma Theater Company’s production of Micheline, chercher les camarades from 24 – 27 March. More Info
  • Carme Theatre presents Sostenidor from dancer Alicia Reig from 21 – 23 March. More Info
  • Les Arts showcases the dance of Sara Baras, a blend of contemporary and flamenco from 27 – 30 March. More Info
  • Escalante Theatre presents Embolic, a showcase of interactive theater and acrobatics (in Castellano). More Info

Music

House & Electronic

  • Depanachi and DJ Grip at La Fábrica de Hielo – Saturday, 22 March More Info

Rock & Pop

  • Dona Festival (Parque Central) – Saturday, 22 March. FREE entry. Live acts: Kingdom & Clara Kler, plus women DJs.
  • The Datsuns (NZ) at Loco Club – Friday, 21 March.
  • Circuit A Banda at Loco Club – Saturday, 22 March. Live acts: Cora Yako, Nuevo Vicios, Fiesta MVP.
  • The Monsters (Swiss Garage-Punk) at 16 Toneladas – Friday, 21 March.
  • Scott Henderson Trio (Jazz-Rock Fusion) at 16 Toneladas – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Sinaia & Mistela (Punk Rock) at Peter Rock – Friday, 21 March.
  • Chef’s Special (Dutch Pop) at Sala Moon – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Sandra Monfort (Folk & Electronic) at La Rambleta – Friday, 21 March.
  • Gorka Urbizu (Rock Singer-Songwriter) at La Rambleta – Saturday, 22 March.
    Event Links | 16 Toneladas | Sala Moon | La Rambleta

R&B, Funk & Hip-Hop

  • Soul Samurai at La Fábrica de Hielo – Sunday, 23 March More Info

Jazz & Blues

  • Vicent Macián at Jimmy Glass – Friday, 21 March.
  • Contrafact Band at Jimmy Glass – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Barret Jazz and Kaos Big Band at Matisse – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Hot Jazz Union at El Muelle – Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
    Jimmy Glass | El Muelle | Matisse

World Music & Reggae

  • Baiuca (Galician “Folktronica”) at Sala Moon – Friday, 21 March. More Info
  • El Globo (Afrobeat & Reggae) at Villa Indiano. FREE entry. More Info

Classical

  • Piano & Violin Concert (Mauro Loguercio & Emanuela Piemonti) at Fundación Bancaja – Friday, 21 March (€5).
  • Organist Giampaolo di Rosa (Bach) at Palau de la Música – Saturday, 22 March (Morning). FREE entry.
  • Andalusian Ensemble of Tetuan (World Religious Music Series) at Palau de la Música – Saturday, 22 March (Evening).
  • Traditional Valencian Folk Music & Dance at Palau de la Música – Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
  • Santa Cecilia Music Society hosts a charity concert at TEM on Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
  • Baritone Michael Volle (Schubert & Liszt) at Les Arts – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Morning at The Arts (Chamber Music, €5) at Les Arts – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Pianist Fernando Alarcón at Ateneo Mercantil – Sunday, 24 March. FREE entry.
    Palau de la Música | Ateneo Mercantil | Les Arts | Fundación Bancaja | TEM

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center – Valencia Artists in the Carme Thyssen Collection (Until 29 June). More Info
  • Masaveu Exhibition at Bellas Artes (Until 15 June). More Info
  • Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – Science Museum (Until 13 April). More Info
  • Almudin Museum – Claudy Jongstra’s textile landscapes (Until 27 April). More Info
  • Galería Benlliure – Graphic Art Exhibition (Until 28 March). More Info
  • Casa Museo Benlliure – Historic Valencia silk fashion archives (Until 25 May).
  • Fundación Bancaja – ‘En El Mar’ Sorolla exhibition (Until March). More Info
  • Museo de la Ciudad – Sculpture by Silvestre Moros & Paintings by José Manaut (Until April). More Info

Galleries

  • Gabinete de Dibujos – Drawings by Idaira del Castillo (until March 28). More info
  • Shiras Gallery exhibition of artist Eduardo Urdiales. More Info
  • Araceli Carrión At Sporting Club Russafa – (Until 30 March) More Info
  • Tuesday to Friday – Stay With Me: works from Anaja Hvastija Gaia, Gema Quiles and Katia Lifshin (until 30 April) More Info

That’s it for this weekend! Hope you find time to rest and recover from all the festivities. I’ll be back on Monday with a news update.