Things to do in Barcelona 7th - 9th Feb
Our first edition is packed full of fun things to do, from Indie concerts, cocktail with live music, comedy shows, Salsa to kid friendly playgrounds, there is something for everyone!
Our very first edition of Xivarri Barcelona, hopefully over the next weeks, months, years we get to share all the in's and out's of Barcelona's vibrant scene with you.
We know what you're thinking, but rest assured, this newsletter is made by us, with events, gatherings and social activities we'd love to do ourselves. No standard AI generated lists of random things, but human curated editions made every week with love.
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🌟 Things to do
Barcelona is brimming with things to do! This week, we’re loving:
- Second hand/Vintage Popup Outlet📍La Perxa Outlet
Promoting a circular economy is something we find important, and now is your chance to join! Buy second hand clothing at the La Perxa Popup. Free entry and everything is 5 euro's, go early, as supplies don't last very often!
📆 Friday through Sunday 11:00 till 21:00 💰 Free Entry - The River Museum📍BesArt El Museu del Riu
This Art project is an open air museum full of beautiful murals and graffiti. It is well worth a visit for anyone who appreciates art of any kind. Besides, it is a lovely walk along the river, full of greenery.
📆 Anytime, 10:00-18:00 💰 Free Entry
- Walkzone📍Parc de la Ciudadella
Get active and moving! Walkzone is perhaps the funnest way of doing a workout and enjoying the outdoors at the same time. Make sure to book a ticket as limited spots are available!
📆 Sunday 09:30 💰 €10,50 - Find your way through the maze📍Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Don't get lost in the tree maze, otherwise your weekend will get spoiled! This is a fun activity for the whole family.
📆 All weekend from 10:00 to 18:00 💰 €2,23 door (Sundays are free!) - Kids Paradise📍El Cau
This one is for those with little kids (0-5). El Cau is a childrens paradise where they can run, climb, build and explore in a beautiful wooden all natural space.
📆 Saturday/Sunday 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 19:30 💰 Free Entry (but book your spot online) - Barcelona's oldest flea market📍Mercat dels Encants
Chaos, second hand clothes, antiques, food and everything in between. This is Barcelona's biggest flea market and can get quite overwhelming, but its worth a visit!
📆 Fri/Sat 09:00-20:00 💰 Free entry
🎶 Tunes & Performances
Live music, parties and shows you won’t want to miss:
Friday, 7th February
- Bulsara - Queen Tribute📍Wolf Barcelona
I mean, who doesn't love a bit of Queen? If your Friday night is free, you are in for a treat! I want to break free, Don't stop me now, or Bohemian Rhapsody? All your favorites will be played by Bulsara one of the best tribute bands out there!😄
📆 Friday 20:00 💰 €18
- Friday Blues📍European Museum of Modern Art
Every Friday, the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) transforms into a whirlwind of music and art! This Friday is no different with Lluís Gómez a renowned banjist, violinist, mandolinist and composer, filling the museum with his tunes.
📆 Friday 18:00-20:00 💰 €18 (incl. museum entry and Damm beer) - Tunnel📍Bikini Club
Dance till the sun comes up on House, Techno, Electro & Underground beats by Oden & Fatzo, Piem, and Alice Youngling. Starts Friday night and ends Saturday morning!
📆 Friday 23:59 until Saturday 06:00 💰 €10 - Brazilian Groove📍Harlem Jazz Club
The best option to turn a cold night into a tropical one according to the Harlem Jazz Club. Enjoy the Brazilian sounds of Lincoln Moreira, Gabriel Fortunato and Alan Sousa. Guaranteed a smooth evening ahead!
📆 Friday 22:00 💰 €14 - Sharif (Spanish hiphop)📍La 2 de Apolo
📆 Friday 20:00 💰 €22
Saturday, 8th February
- Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance (Flamenco)📍Palau de la Musica Catalana
Feel the passion of Flamenco with maestros Alí Arango, Xavier Coll and Luis Robisco combined with one of the most exciting pairs of flamenco dancers in the country.
📆 Saturday 22:15 💰 €39 - John Digweed & Gespona (Techno)📍Nom Barcelona
Minimal techno and tech house with John Digweed and Gespona in Nom, one of the prime clubs in Barcelona, be aware, its minimum age to enter is 25+ (to us that's a good thing!) but it means you might need to pass if you are younger.
📆 Saturday 23:59 💰 €30 - Babymorocco - LSDXOXO - Julietta Ferrari (EDM)📍Nitsa Club
📆 Saturday 23:59 💰 €19 - Blu Boi, Marco Henry & Burberry Rave (Dance/Electro)📍Casa Montjuïc
📆 Saturday 23:59 💰 €13,26 - The Night Flight Orchestra (Rock)📍Wolf
📆 Saturday 19:00 💰 €33
Sunday, 9th February
- The Cactus Blossoms📍Room 3 Razzmatazz
The Cactus Blossoms are in town all the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota. This alternative and Indie folk band is fantastic, slow paced and a joy to listen to.
📆 Sunday 20:30 💰 €22 - Sevilla vs Barça📍L'Ovella Negra | Marina
Watch the vibrant match between Sevilla and Barça in what can only be described in a old school tavern.
📆 Sunday 21:00 - 23:00 💰 Free Entry - Salsa & Bachata workshop📍El Sabor Cubano
The Cuban flavor! Even before moving to Spain I've loved dancing salsa, El Sabor is one of the best places to do it, AND every Sunday there is an hour long bachata workshop followed by another hour of salsa in case you've never tried. A fun Sunday night activity as a couple, but also solo, a great way to meet people!
📆 Sunday 21:00 💰 Free Entry (with compulsory drink purchase) - Super Bowl Sunday📍L'Ovella Negra | Marina
Continue after the Sevilla vs Barça match straight into the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles kicking off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Kickoff @ 00:30 so probably only for the true fans of which Ovella Negra should have plenty!
📆 Sunday 23:00 - Monday 05:00 💰 Free Entry
🍷 Food & Drink
Great places for cocktails, drink or food with friends and loved ones:
- Evening Cocktails📍Mr. Robinson Cocktails & Food
Enjoy one of the many incredible cocktails and great food at Mr. Robinson's. A place we love for its great atmosphere, music, vibes and the bar tenders, who are a great bunch!
📆 Fri/Sat/Sun from 6PM till 3 AM 💰 Free Entry
- Bossa Nova & Jazz📍Guzzo Restaurant
Enjoy great food with tunes by the likes of Ramiro Pinheiro, Hugo Arán & Alan Da Silva. A dinner that sounds as good as it tastes. Make sure to book a table!
📆 Friday/Saturday 20:00 & 22:00 💰 Book online - Calçots and beer📍La Caseta del Migdia
Have lunch with stunning views over the sea and mountains. This place is different, hidden on top of Montjuic it has a BBQ/house party/endless summer vibe with calçots on the menu! A Catalonia special. Usually with live music or a DJ. We love it!
📆 Saturday/Sunday 12:00-18:00 💰 Usually around €20/30 p.p. - A Dinner You Won't Forget📍Casa Amàlia 1950
Enjoy a fantastic dinner in a hip yet rustic looking place. Casa Amàlia never fails to disappoint.
📆 All week 13:00-00:00 💰 Book Online - Cocktails with live music📍Farola Cocktail Bar
Farola is a cocktail bar in El Born, known for its great cocktails, stellar atmosphere and evening drinks that turn into a party!
📆 Friday/Saturday 18:00-03:00 💰 Free Entry - Rooftop lunch📍Casa Luz
Unreal food, lovely rooftop restaurant near Plaça Catalunya. It might be a little too chilly for the rooftop, but indoors is great as well!
📆 Fri/Sat 19:30-00:30 💰 Book online
🎭 Theather, 🤣 Comedy & 📖 Storytelling
Get your weekly dose of tear either in laughter or from drama all in English with these shows!
- The Offenders📍Comedy Clubhouse
Cry your eyes out with this offensive, nasty, sexual and sometimes dark jokes. Word of warning, do NOT go if you get easily offended!😂
📆 Friday 20:00 💰 €12
- Standup Comedy Night📍Mint Bar
We love this one, the venue is great and every week is unique, as every week different comedians are hosted by Lluis Vendrell, meaning guaranteed laughs!
📆 Sunday 20:30 - 22:30 💰 €8,99 - Mentalism with Pablo Raijenstein📍Barcelona Wax Museum
This exclusive session is particularly enjoyable for fans of mentalism, the most psychological facet of illusionism. It's one of those so different... you can't miss it!
📆 Saturday 20:00 💰 €25 - Sh*tty Mic📍Comedy Clubhouse
Don't expect too much... This Monday night open mic has comedy gold and comedy cringe all in one night!
📆 Monday 22:00 💰 Free Entry (at your own risk!😉)
🗓️ One More Event This Week
Tuesday, 11th February
- Roger Mas & Cobla Sant Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona📍Palau de la Musica Catalana
Master Guitó's arrangements result in emotional and attractively unusual dialogue. The show is a journey across the world through great songs in Italian, French, Serbian, Spanish, Basque, Galician and Catalan language.
📆 Tuesday 20:00 💰 €25
That’s it from us for our very first Xivarri Barcelona issue! Enjoy the weekend and thanks for being an early sign-up!
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Hasta luego!
Elena & Rik