Things to do in Barcelona 14th - 16th Feb
Issue #2 in your inbox has a slight romantic feel, heads-up, San Valentin (Valentines Day) is this Friday! A great opportunity to show your appreciation and love to your significant other, or if your single, go on a date?
Issue #2 in your inbox has a slight romantic feel, heads-up, San Valentín (Valentine's Day) is this Friday! A great opportunity to show your appreciation and love to your significant other, or if your single, go on a date? Don't like Valentine's too much? Don't worry, we've got a fun bunch of other stuff this week as well!
Let's jump in, please enjoy this weeks hand-curated round-up and thanks for being an early supporter of Xivarri Barcelona!
🌟 Things to do
Barcelona is always brimming with things to do! This week, we’re loving:
- A green space for the city📍The garden of Fundació Julio Muñoz Ramonet
A little gem in between Muntaner Metro Station and Av. Diagonal, this little garden has a storied history with elegant statues and a beautiful mansion that sits at its center. A great place to read a book, listen to the birds and have a little peace in the big city!
📆 Everyday from 10:00 till 20:00 💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info - The home of chocolate📍Casa Museu Amatller
Chocolate lover? Visit the home of chocolate tycoon Antoni Amatller. Guided tours in English are available all weekend long at 10:00. True chocolate lovers might want to go for the Friday 18:00 tour, this includes a chocolate tasting. Can I get an amen!🙌🏻
📆 Friday 18:00 💰 €30-35 ℹ️ More Info - A piece of civil war history📍MUHBA Refugi 307
For those that are intrigued by history, Shelter 307 is one of the air-raid shelters build during the Spanish civil war, when Barcelona was subject to frequent bombings. Tour the shelter that was build by Poble Sec's local neighborhood and learn about the shelter, its history and the Spanish civil war that necessitated its construction. English tours on Sundays at 10:30.
📆 Sunday 10:30 💰 €3,50 ℹ️ More Info - All aboard, Schooner Sailing Trip!📍Maritime Museum Barcelona
Jump onboard the Schooner, A beautiful old sailing vessel that takes you back to discover how Barcelona’s seafront area has evolved. You’ll be able to see the transformation of Port Vell, Barceloneta, the sailors’ district, and the old baths from the early 20th century, the slum areas of Somorrostro and Camp de la Bota, and their subsequent transformation into the Vila Olímpica district and the Fòrum.
📆 Saturday, from 11:00 to 13:00 💰 €9-15 ℹ️More Info - The crime novel festival of Barcelona📍BCNegra
Concerts, exhibitions, games, talks...
📆 All week 💰 Free Entry
- Family Sandwich Workshop📍Backstory English Bookshop
This English Bookshop is a true delight any day of the week. A beautiful bookshop with great events, this Saturday could be a great day to give something back to the local Barcelona community. They are organizing a day of giving back with Esperança Barcelona, spend an hour preparing sandwiches that will be given to the homeless.
📆 Saturday 15:00-16:00 💰 Free entry ℹ️ More Info - Authentic Hip Indoor/Outdoor market 📍Mercantic
One of Rik's favorites! A indoor/outdoor market with great vibes, live music & DJs during weekends, it has a massive hidden bookstore. Visit on Sunday's, which is when it is most active! While there, visit Greta, an amazing Vegan restaurant! You'll love it.
📆 Sundays 10:00 till 15:00 💰€2,- at entrance ℹ️ More Info - The world of Banksy 📍Museo Banksy
Discover more than 130 works by the most famous and enigmatic British street artist of his time. Well worth a visit!
📆 All Weekend 12:45 💰€9,- ℹ️ More Info
❤️ Valentine's Day
Love is in the air, make this Friday's Valentines day special, fun or just a little silly:
- Valentine’s Day Special: Love, Lust, and Literacy 📍 backstorybookshop
For an educations Valentines day, celebrate it by diving into the captivating world of sexology. Join Avril, a Miami-born Clinical Sexologist, for a light and fun discussion about the influence of media on our perceptions of romance and relationships.
📆 Friday 18:00 💰 RSVP Here ℹ️ More Info - Failing in Love Comedy Show📍Mint Bar
Dating disasters, Hot Tips, Romantic failures and more, take your loved one for a hilarious yet romantic night out!
📆 Friday 20:30 💰 Free Entry - Broadway In Love Valentine's Day Dinner and Concert 📍Casa Museu NÚRIA PLA
Take your hubby or lucky lady to a 4 course dinner while listening to music from broadway performed live, all taking place at Mas Ravetllat Pla. If your other half is into broadway, this it the place to take them!
📆 Friday 19:30 💰 €77,42 p.p. ℹ️ More Info - Sacsejar Speakeasy Cocktail Experience📍Çukor
Take your date to a fun evening of mixing cocktails, cooking in the dark and painting with neon. Learn how to make 3 Catalan inspired mixes. And yes this is taking place in a candy shop!
📆 Friday 19:30 💰€60,- p.p. ℹ️ More Info - Valentine's Day dinner 📍Jardinet d'Aribau
A lovely dinner in a beautiful and magical vibe, their valentines special comes with cava, a rose and a great menu. Can't miss with this one!
📆 Friday 20:00 or 22:00 💰€39,- p.p. ℹ️ More Info - Romantic Dinner with a view 📍The Roof
Treat your loved one to a valentines dinner with a beautiful view of the city at the Roof. At 80 euro's per person it is getting a little bit more on the pricey side, but it gets you a beautiful meal, champagne and those incredible views!
📆 Friday 19:00 or 20:00 💰€80,- p.p. ℹ️ More Info - Palm Reading Dinner 📍Alquimia
Look, we are not saying this is the smartest idea ever, but for those that want to get to know their future with valentines date, this might be your chance, great food, fun place, and possibly a bright future 😉 find out at your own risk!
📆 Friday 20:00 or 22:00 💰€39,- ℹ️ More Info
🎶 Tunes & Performances
Live music, parties and shows you won’t want to miss:
Friday, 14th February
- IrídiaFest📍Sala Paral·lel 62
The third edition of IrídiaFest, a festival born with the intention of promoting the culture of human rights as opposed to the culture of hate. Under the motto “Let’s make it happen”, we want to meet with the will to create spaces for connection, community and celebration.
Featuring Branko, Ortiga, Remei De Ca La Fresca, and Las Bajas Pasiones.
📆 Friday 22:00 💰 €25 ℹ️ More Info - Eva Sola (pop/electronic)📍La 2 de Apolo
The Barcelona duo was born in 2022 and consists of Eva Menéndez and Albert Sol. Their sound moves between pop and electronics but in it you can perceive the influence that both have of folk, soul and even jazz. A beautiful voice, combined with great tunes. Guaranteed a great evening!
📆 Friday 21:00 💰 €20 ℹ️ More Info
Saturday, 15th February
- Joe Crepúsculo 📍Sala Paral·lel 62
Enjoy Joe's latest album, Museo de las Desilusiones in Paral lel 62, a funky wacky not all to serious mix of electro, meets pop, meets Jack Black?
📆 Saturday 21:00 💰€16,- ℹ️ More Info - Au Rora 📍C. Segle XX / Rambla Muntanya
Jazz, bossa nova, soul and R&B, inside Sons de Ciutat, a program of small-format concerts in the streets and squares of shopping hubs and markets in Barcelona.
📆 Saturday 12:00 💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info - Casero 📍Mercat de l'Estrella
Intimate pop. (Inside Sons de Ciutat).
📆 Saturday 12:00 💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info - Cants d'òpera 📍Avinguda Sant Ramon Nonat, 34
The magic of the clarinet, the cello and the voice, delivering an interpretation of classical arias. (Inside Sons de Ciutat).
📆 Saturday 12:00 💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info
Sunday, 16th February
- Omar Rudberg📍Room 1 Razzmatazz
Singer, actor and dancer, Rudberg arrives to Barcelona with his Every Night Fantasy Tour. A blend of 80s-inspired beats, modern pop, and ballads that explore love, self-discovery, and growth.
📆 Sunday 20:30 💰 €26 - The Music of Hans Zimmer & others📍Casino l’Aliança del Poblenou
What have movies like Top Gun, Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean,The Lion King, The Dark Knight, Inception and Interstellar in common? They all feature the beautiful work of Hans Zimmer, movie music composer extraordinaire! If you are a fan of his work, like us, you don't want to miss this one.
📆 Sunday 20:00 💰 €39-69
🍷 Food & Drink
Great places for cocktails, drink or food with friends and loved ones:
- All kind of breakfasts all day long! 📍La Desayunería
Who doesn't like all day long breakfast! Waffles, toasts, eggs, omeletes, you name it. La Desayunería probably has it, ALL DAY LONG! It is even Dogs & Cats friendly, so bring your trusty paws with you. Try the Cheesecake Pancake, you can thank us later 😉.
📆 Everyday from 9:00 till 20:00 💰 Usually around €10/20 p.p. - Coffee Connections📍Backstory English Bookshop
A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix.
📆 Fridays from 11:00 till 12:30 💰 Free Entry ℹ️More Info - Pasta lovers📍Le Cucine Mandarosso
One of our favorite Italian restaurant in Barcelona! They serve classic Italian plates for a delicious evening meal!
📆 Everyday from 20:00 to 23:30 💰 Usually around €20/30 p.p. - Outdoor 360° Terrace📍Hotel Barceló Raval
What better than cocktails? Cocktails with a complete view of our beautiful city! Enter the hotel through the lobby, head up to the 11th floor, get yourself a cocktail and enjoy those nice views, great during the day as well as during the night!
📆 Everyday from 16:00 💰 Free Entry - A Nice Mediterranean Dinner 📍Berbena
Great food, vibes, and staff. Berbena is one of a kind and a must visit, they use the nicest and freshest locally sources produce. be aware, they don't allow kids under 12 and can't accommodate vegans.
📆 Friday 19:15–0:00 💰Book online ℹ️ More Info
🎭 Theather, 🤣 Comedy & 📖 Storytelling
Get your weekly dose of tear either in laughter or from drama all in English with these shows!
- Fleabag📍Cines Yelmo La Maquinista
Movie night, with this special screening of the one-woman show written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, and was captured live on stage from London’s West End in 2019, returns to the big screen!
📆 Thursday 13 and Tuesday 18, 20:00 💰 €13.90 - Atsuko Okatsuka📍Paral·lel 62
Visiting Barcelona as part of her 12 country comedy tour, Atsuko Okatsuka is for sure going to make you cry! We found out about her through her HBO special, and now she's here! A few tickets still available.
📆 Sunday 18:00 💰 €31.90-39.96 ℹ️ More Info - FIRE!! LGTBI Film Festival📍CCCB
The FIRE!!! Barcelona LGTBI Film Festival returns to the CCCB for the seventh consecutive year with Amors on FIRE!!!, a cycle of films featuring the best works from recent editions of the Festival, celebrating different ways of loving and of living gender identity. Be aware, movies play in their original version with Catalan subtitles, so might be hard to follow for some.
📆 Thursday to Sunday, 17.00 - 22.00💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info - A Work In Progress 📍Street Fries Kitchen
Watch these four brilliant comedians as they test new material, refine their funniest bits, and mix in some of their crowd favorites.
📆 Saturday 20:00 💰 Free Entry ℹ️ More Info
🗓️ One More Event This Week
Wednesday, 12th February
FESTES DE SANTA EULÀLIA ℹ️ More Info
The Festivities of Santa Eulàlia (February 12) celebrate Barcelona’s co-patron saint with traditional Catalan events like gegants (a parade of giants), castellers (The traditional and impressive human towers), correfoc (way to dangerous fire runs with fireworks), and sardanes (traditional folk dances).
It's Today so go outdoors tonight!
- Bell-ringing📍Along the Gòtic neighbourhood’s streets
The carillon of the Palau de la Generalitat will ring through the streets of the gothic quarter, tonight!
📆 Wednesday 12 at 18:00 💰 Free Entry - Sardanas📍Plaça de Sant Jaume
The last traditional sardana dance in the annual winter festival!
📆 Wednesday 12 at 18:30 💰 Free Entry - The Laies Walk and Santa Eulàlia Dance📍Palau de la Virreina
One of the festival’s oldest and most exciting events! The doors of the Palau de la Virreina will swing open to allow the Laias out, who will then dance their way to Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol.
📆 Wednesday 12 at 18:30 💰 Free Entry
That’s it for this week. Have fun, enjoy the weekend and see you next week!
Hasta luego!
Elena & Rik
PS. If you have a fun event you believe we should include next week, or want to give us feedback on this week's list? Reply to this email – we’d love to hear from you.