SPAIN arts & culture

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What happens when the body is separated from emotion?

Próximo tells the story of Pablo, an Argentine living in Australia, and Elián, a Spanish actor in Madrid, as they build a romantic relationship shaped by distance. Through messages, "likes," and video calls, their bond develops without physical contact—devoid of touch, scent, or physical presence.

In Spanish with English subtitles
📍 Repertorio Español (138 East 27th Street), NY.
🗓️ June 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2026.
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/ProximoNY

¿Qué sucede cuando el cuerpo se aleja de la emoción?

Próximo cuenta la historia de Pablo, un argentino que vive en Australia, y Elián, un actor español en Madrid, que construyen una relación amorosa atravesada por la distancia. A través de mensajes, “likes” y videollamadas, su vínculo se desarrolla sin contacto físico: sin piel, sin olor, sin presencia.

La obra explora el amor, la soledad, la vulnerabilidad y cómo la tecnología redefine la intimidad. En escena, dos cuerpos en cercanía encarnan una distancia imposible de medir, sellando un pacto íntimo con el público.

Escrita y dirigida por Claudio Tolcachir ()

En español con subtítulos en inglés.

📍 Repertorio Español (138 East 27th Street).
🗓️ 25, 26, 27 y 28 de junio.
🎟️ Entradas disponibles aquí: https://repertorio.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/events/a0SPr000001jbUHMAY

🚨🖼️ What does a life look like when told through art?

✨Portraits: 12 Lives, 12 Journeys is now on show! This exhibition invites visitors to discover twelve remarkable stories that helped shape contemporary Spain. Through the unique vision of 13 comics artists and illustrators, history becomes personal. Twelve lives. Twelve journeys. Twelve ways of understanding the world.

📚 And there's more! This project has also come to life as a beautiful book featuring all twelve comics, which will soon be available for purchase (more info coming soon!).

🎨 Featuring works by Carles Esquembre, Cristina Bueno , Blanca Mira, Adamantink, Javi de Castro, Sara Soler, Don Julio, César Sebastián, Raquel Riba Rossy, Anabel Colazo, David Güell, Xulia Vicente and Fran Mariscal.
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📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Sunday, January 31, 2027
📍 Spanish Cultural Center, Washington DC
ℹ️More info here: https://bit.ly/Portraits2026

It's tomorrow! 🎬🎉

👉🎟️Tickets here: https://bit.ly/spanish-cinema-valentina

🎬✨ A special family screening is coming to Spanish Cinema Now +! Join us for Valentina, a heartwarming animated feature by Chelo Loureiro that celebrates imagination, perseverance, and inclusion.

The film follows Valentina, a girl with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a trapeze artist and, with the support of her grandmother, learns never to lose her sense of wonder or her desire to keep learning.

👧 Designed for younger audiences and families
🗣️ In Spanish with English subtitles
⏱️ 65 minutes
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🗓️ Tue, June 16, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Spanish Cultural Center, Washington, DC
🎟️ Free, RSVP required
ℹ️ More info here: https://bit.ly/spanish-cinema-valentina

☀️🇪🇸 A Taste of the Málaga Fair is coming to Washington, D.C.! 🎉💃 The Spanish Cultural Center is bringing one of Spain’s most beloved celebrations to the heart of the capital — a full day of flamenco, music, culture, games, and the iconic taste of Cartojal! 🍷🌺

🎶 A packed program awaits:

🌸 11:30 am – Fair games in the garden
💃 1:00 pm – Furia Flamenca live performance
🎤 2:00 pm – Talk: Bernardo de Gálvez & Málaga + Cartojal tasting (limited capacity — no late entry!)
🎨 3:00 pm – Picasso talk & workshop
🎵 4:00 pm – Coro Rociero TorcuArt
🔥 5:30 pm – SonDeBaril closing flamenco show

🍽️ Spanish food & drinks by Taberna del Alabardero throughout the day.

🤝 Presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, Málaga City Council (), and the Provincial Council of Málaga (Costa del Sol - ). In collaboration with Bodegas Málaga Virgen () and Cartojal Málaga ().

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📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 Spanish Cultural Center, Washington, D.C.
🎟️ Free, RSVP required — link: https://bit.ly/malaga-fair-dc
⏰ Time slots: 11:00 am–1:00 pm · 1:00–4:00 pm · 4:00–7:00 pm
ℹ️ First come, first served for ticket holders. ID required.

💻🖼️🏛️ ✨ June Museum Spotlight ✨📣This month we’re featuring the Columbia Museum of Art.

➕ℹ️ The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) is a prominent cultural institution that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors each year through its exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives. Its collection comprises over 7,000 artworks spanning 5,000 years of history and diverse artistic traditions.

Recognized nationally for its contributions to arts education and community engagement, the museum also houses works by notable Spanish artists, including Alonso Miguel de Tovar, Antonio Vásquez, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, and Juan de Pareja.

📍 Columbia, South Carolina
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1️⃣🖼️ The Visitation by Antonio Vasquez, 1525
2️⃣🖼️ Immaculate Conception by Alonso Miguel de Tovar, 1637

👀 Stay tuned for upcoming monthly museum spotlights as part of our 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑺 project!

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to explore more.
© The Columbia Museum of Art

🎬✨ A special family screening is coming to Spanish Cinema Now +! Join us for Valentina, a heartwarming animated feature by Chelo Loureiro that celebrates imagination, perseverance, and inclusion.

The film follows Valentina, a girl with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a trapeze artist and, with the support of her grandmother, learns never to lose her sense of wonder or her desire to keep learning.

👧 Designed for younger audiences and families
🗣️ In Spanish with English subtitles
⏱️ 65 minutes
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🗓️ Tue, June 16, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Spanish Cultural Center, Washington, DC
🎟️ Free, RSVP required
ℹ️ More info here: https://bit.ly/spanish-cinema-valentina

🎶The Opera Company of Middlebury of Vermont presents Babel 46, an opera by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge, performed by its 2026 Young Artists. ✨
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📅 Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 🕖 7:30 pm / Sun, Jun 14th, 2026 🕖 2:00 pm
📍 Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, VT
👉 More info here: https://bit.ly/OperaBabel46

Coming up this week: our Young Artists performance of the U.S. premiere of Xavier Montsalvatge's Babel 46!

Read all about it in the Rutland Herald: Link here --> https://rutlandheraldcms.com/features/vermont_arts/article_5ab46d8d-8a4d-484b-b801-4e9b98b33b73.html