Literature
Book Fair / Art Libris // 14.04 – 17.04
Encara que aquest any no coincideix amb el dia de Sant Jordi, la Fira Internacional del Libre d’Art i Disseny és una excel·lent posada a punt per anar escalfant motors. De la mà de Raiña Lupa Produccions i amb la col·laboració d’Arts Santa Mònica aquesta trobada cultural pretén promoure l’edició d’autor en el món de l’art i l’experimentació gràfica. Un espai pensat per ser una sinèrgia de professionals i afeccionats, productors i col·leccionistes del llibre d’autor. A part de les exposicions, conferències i taules rodones, també podeu assistir als tallers que s’organitzaran durant
aquestes dates: a) Taller d’enquadernació, a càrrec de l’Escola Llotja (divendres 15 d’abril, a les 17:00h) i b) Taller “Paper fet a mà, dibuix i cal·ligrafia” a càrrec del Museu Molí Paperer de Capellades (dissabte 16 d’abril, a les 12:00h)
Place: Arts Santa Mònica @ La Rambla, 7
Admission: Free
+ info: artssantamonica.cat
by Marina Márquez Gómez
Back in the old days / Nomeansno
Nomeansno are brothers Rob and John Wright who mix punk rock, punk jazz, and math rock. Critically acclaimed for their instrumental skills and for their single “Dad” off of Sex Mad, Nomeansno continues to put on a great live show. Their 15-minute cover of Miles Davis’s “Bitches Brew” highlights the ingenuity of the band while showing off their jazz influences. Also known for their black humor, Nomeansno is worth a look.
Time: 21:00h
Place: Sala Apolo @ Nou de la Rambla, 111
Admission: 18€
+ info: sala-apolo.com
by Scott Wallshein
Clubbing
Listen, Learn & Do Good / Global PechaKucha
Pechakucha cambia de formato por esta vez para organizar un acto más íntimo (aforo de 100 personas) en apoyo a Japón. Todos los beneficios extraídos de esta jornada de ponencias y talleres irá destinada a la reconstrucción de
las zonas más afectadas del país nipón. Seis ponencias cargadas de creatividad y energía al servicio de este acto solidario.
Time: 17:00h
Place: Corretger5 @ Corretger, 5
Admission: 10€
+ info: pechakuchabarcelona.org
by Marina Márquez Gómez
Clubbing / Jamie xx @ Nitsa
Not merely content with being the production powerhouse behind cult indie-dance act The xx, Jamie ‘xx’ Smith has forged himself a musical identity on his own. As a remixer, he has retooled Gil Scott Heron’s latest album with
much aplomb and his Midas remix touch has graced artists like Adele and Glasser. His recent track “Far Nearer” is a steel drum and submerged-vocal-blessed opus that proves he can cut it solo. Behind the decks, he mixes everything from disco to post-dubstep and everything in between, slicing and splicing vocals with perfect accuracy.
Time: 00:30h
Place: Sala Apolo @ Nou de la Rambla, 111
Admission: 15€
+ info: sala-apolo.com
by Jon Freer
Theater
THEATER / GARDENIA
About ten years ago, the famous transvestite nightclub the Bodega Bohemia in Raval closed its doors. Back then, Dutch director Sonia Herman Dolz considered this moment important enough to make a documentary. This play is loosely based on said documentary and has been a huge success at the 2010 Avignon Festival. The cast is made up of old stars of the cross-dressing variety. The play is highly influenced by the actors, who themselves cross the bridge between male and female identity on a daily basis.
Time: 20:30h
Place: Teatre Lliure@ Santa Madrona, 44 – 46
Admission: 27€
+ info: teatrelliure.com
Film
FILM / FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES DE BARCELONA A.K.A. MECAL
Spotted: Short films from around the globe competing in three categories (International, Oblique and Documentary) at four venues (Cine Maldà, MauMau, MACBA and IFB) until April 17th.
+ info: mecalbcn.org
Music
CICLE DE CONFERÈNCIES ‘ALTRES BARCELONES’ / LA BARCELONA BRUTA
How many BCNeta vehicle varieties are there? One for normal dirt, one for large pieces of trash, one for bio, one for graffiti, one for tiny streets, one for long and winding streets, one for cleaning the bins themselves, one for… The city has come a long way. People still throw their old washing machines into bio-waste containers, but all in all, Barna has a pretty neat cleaning squad and does its best to motivate us, its citizens, to heart our punts verds and new olipots. There’s much to be thankful for. This little lecture will teach you just how filthy Barna life was a hundred years ago.
Time: 19:00h
Place: Nau Ivanow @ Hondures, 28 – 30
Admission: Free / Confirm: tothistoria@gmail.com
+ info: nauivanow.com
CONCERT / SHOUT OUT LOUDS
Time: 21:30h
Place: Sala Apolo @ Nou de la Rambla, 113
Admission: 23€
+ info: sala-apolo.com
Music
CONCERT VERMUT / OSO
Time: 13:00h
Place: Heliogàbal @ Ramon i Cajal, 80
Admission: 5€
+ info: heliogabal.com
// + info: myspace.com/osoporoso
Music
CONCERT / MATT AND KIM
This New York duo is already well-known to some of us given their attention at Primavera Sound 2010, where they notched up sensational success. Now, Matt and Kim are finally back in town. Their music meanders between indie-tronic and dance-pop. Their atmospheric live performances seem more like a party than a traditional concert.
Time: 20:30h
Place: Apolo @ Nou de la Rambla, 111
Admission: 20€
+ info: sala-apolo.com
Film
CONCERT / HITABALDAÄS
Time: 22:30h
Place: Inusual Project @ Paloma, 5
Admission: tba
+ info: myspace.com/hitabaldaas
CONCERT / THE GO! TEAM
If you’re smooth enough to avoid the jailbait in Razz tonight you’ll enjoy a good mix of indie guitars, garage rock and schoolyard chants. Known for their singles The Power Is On and Doing It Right, The Go! Team’s variety is noteworthy. Razzmatazz’s warehouse setting should make it a great night out. Bring friends.
Time: 01:00h
Place: Sala Razzmatazz @ Almogàvers, 122
Admission: 15€
+ info: salarazzmatazz.com
// by Scott Wallshein
FESTIVAL / 22nd FESTIVAL DE GUITARRA
From today until May 21st the Festival de Guitarra sounds off in different locations around the city. The program offers concerts for nearly every taste, from classics to alternative sounds with a mixture of foreign and local bands. Standstill will give the go-ahead today in the Palau de la Música, accompanied by the Bonaparte Ensemble. Check out their website for further information.
Time: 21:00h
Place: Palau de la Música Catalana @ Sant Pere Més Alt s/n
Admission: 15€-36€
+ info: theproject.es
VIDEO CLIPS / FESTIVAL ZOOMVI // UNTIL 02.04
Due to the increasing importance of the Internet and sites like YouTube and Vimeo, the video clip is more significant than ever before. The festival of video clip artists Zoomvi, formerly known as Stereorec, sets its sights on promoting and paying tribute to the genre. Check out the program for Barcelona, Reus and Olot on their website.
Time: 20:00h
Place: CCCB @ Montalegre, 5
Admission: tba
+ info: zoomvi.net
Film
FILM / FESTIVAL DE CINE ANARQUISTA DE BARCELONA
The Festival de Cine Anarquista de Barcelona takes place over the next couple of days. Anybody who feels even the least bit anarcho-curious is invited. The idea is to provide a platform for politically concerned, creative and artistic film production. The aim is not only to show documentaries and films, but also to promote the dialogue between filmmakers and activists.
Time: 21:00h
Place: Antic Teatre @ Verdaguer i Callís, 12
Admission: Free
+ info: anticteatre.com
// by Nora Minn
Music
CONCERT / VIVIAN GIRLS + THE LAST DANDIES
Known for their single Wild Eyes the Vivian Girls are a NYC three-piece rock band. Their style is a combination of underground indie and garage pop mixed with some flower-power-esque vocals. Interesting.
Time: 22:30h
Place: KGB @ L’alegre de Dalt, 55
Admission: 15€
+ info: myspace.com/salakgbbarcelona // musica.heineken.es
// by Scott Wallshein
THEATER / EL IGNORANTE Y EL DEMENTE // UNTIL 24.04
Sala Muntaner presents “El ignorante y el demente“ by Thomas Bernhard, an Austrian playwright who, despite his great importance in German-speaking cultures, hasn’t attracted much attention in Spain – yet. Directed by Joaquin Candeias, the play reflects on the father-child relationship. With ironic soliloquies, vivid dialogues and striking performances, it’s an excellent example of absurd drama and comedy.
Time: 20:45h
Place: Sala Muntaner@ Muntaner, 4
Admission: 16€
+ info: salamuntaner.com
// by Nora Minn
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Serían las cinco de la tarde y seguía con sueño, se ve que aún no me había recuperado del fin de semana anterior. Es por esto que mi mejor opción fue repasar los conciertos de este mes que harán que siga con mi turbada vida en Barcelona. más// Film by Núria Ferrer 
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Más carnal pero no por ello menos reflexivo, el Premio Nobel de Literatura Gao Xingjian en la Galería Senda, desde el 31 de marzo. Pinturas de trazo ligero en la memoria de una piel oscura y desgastada donde la melanina está inyectada a golpe de tinta china corrosiva. más// Theater by Rafa Rivas 
Yo empezaré por recomendaros una visita al Poble Espanyol donde se realiza del 18 al 27 de marzo el TOT Festival, donde hay lugar para todo, desde títeres, pasando por el teatro de objetos, hasta hip hop. más |
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