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This Friday 26/06 at 18h Georgina will tell us about El Raval, which is an exciting centre of museums and galleries, but also a centre of events, talks, workshops, concerts, and much more.

La Patum de Berga is one the biggest and greatest festival in Catalonia. It was even declared a World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the fascinating story about it which will be told by our teacher Eva on Friday 19th at 18:00!

Our teacher, Ana Belen, offers a unique experience of showing us how to cook a traditional Spanish paella! It will be live from her kitchen so you can follow along or take notes to prepare it later. Click on the event details link for a list of ingredients!

Join Cristina this Friday, 12/06 at 18h, in a free virtual event to discuss the famous Mediterranean diet and how it has evolved over time. What new products have we introduced into our diet. Why was cooking more popular in the past?

Celebrate the start of phase two this Wednesday, 10/06 at 18h, with our own Georgina to learn about Barcelona’s most emblematic museums and cultural establishments.

What is the meaning of a glass of wine? What are the most unknown Spanish wines? What does the harvest process consist of? What curiosities are there about this ancient drink? Find out with Joan this Friday at 18h!

Don't miss out on this extra special virtual event where our teacher Ana will show us how to make an authentic Spanish Gazpacho live from her kitchen! You can follow along in your own kitchen or take notes to make it later on. Follow the event link for more information on the ingredients and tools you´ll need to follow along.

Join Speakeasy’s own Ana to learn about media in Spain: press, television and radio. This Friday, 29/05 at 18h, we will cover Spain’s most important communication channels in this interactive virtual event.

Salvador Dalí is remembered as much for his extravagant persona and iconic mustache as he is for his creative output - which spanned painting, sculpture, and product and set design, as well as film. Join Speakeasy´s teacher Xavi in this interactive virtual event to learn about this legendary man this Wednesday, 27/05, at 18.30h.

Spanish painter Diego Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' is considered by many art historians to be the most complex and perfectly composed painting of all time. Find out why this painting has caused so much controversy and mystery this Friday at 18h!

Are you a fan of the Spanish series "La Casa de Papel" (Money Heist)? What about the popular Spanish band Vetusta Morla? Whether you know them or not join us this Wednesday to learn about this world famous Spanish series and band and find out how they're connected!

Join our own Xavi this Friday, 11/15 at 18.30h, in a virtual discussion about Barcelona’s famous centennial bars. Barcelona is fortunate to maintain these emblematic hundred-year-old establishments, located in historic buildings, now run by generations of their founding families. Join us to learn about and take note of these amazing historic gems to visit when they reopen!

Pablo Picasso, one of the world’s most well known artists, spent his most formative years in Barcelona. Join us this Wednesday, 11/05 at 18h, in a virtual discussion with our teacher Gina, to learn about Picasso’s history and his roots in our favorite Spanish city, Barcelona.

Anyone who has fallen in love with Barcelona has felt its indescribable magic. It’s no wonder that authors and filmmakers have also been inspired by the city’s charm! This Friday, 08/05 at 18h, our teacher, Néstor, will give us a vision of the art, architecture, gastronomy and culture of Barcelona ​​through the film directed by Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Join us this Wednesday at 18.30h with Speakeasy´s very own Joan in a virtual trip to Cuba! He will guide us through one of the most peculiar countries of America via its lesser-known landscapes, music, its revolution, a writer and some typical drinks.

This Friday, May 1st, is Día Internacional del Trabajador (Labor day in some countries). Join our very own Laura (this Wednesday, 29/04 at 17.30h) as she takes us through the history of this international day in Barcelona from its origins to its significance and representation in current times.

In this virtual culture class we will learn about Miguel de Cervantes and Federico García Lorca. Our Speakeasy teacher, Laura, will enlighten us on these two Spanish writers widely regarded as the greatest writers in the Spanish language.

Join our Speakeasy teacher, Joan, as he paints a picture of Barcelona’s diverse neighborhoods and history though the lens of literature.

All past, present, and future students are welcome!

Located in between the Gothic Quarter and the Ciutadella Park, El Born is one of Barcelona‘s trendiest and most popular neighborhoods. Home to some of the oldest buildings in the city, it is not only one of the most historic areas of Barcelona but also one of its liveliest. Join us this Wednesday, 15/04, at 18hs with our own Speakeasy teacher, Laura, to learn about this gem of a neighborhood!

Join us this Wednesday, 08/04 at 18.30h, with our own Speakeasy teacher, Xavi, for a conversation about the life and history of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí.

Warm up for this event by familiarizing yourself with his most famous works by free virtual tour!

"Sagrada Família":https://sagradafamilia.org/visita-virtual, "Casa Batlló":https://www.casabatllo.es/ca/tour-virtual/, "Casa Milá":https://www.lapedrera.com/visita-virtual/, and "Casa Museu Gaudí":https://www.lapedrera.com/visita-virtual/

Join us this Wednesday 01/04 at 18.00h with Gina for a virtual get together focused on body conditioning, stretching and yoga. We will move our bodies (no equipment or experience necessary!), learn some new vocabulary, and enjoy a short introduction to yoga by one of our own students, Polina!

One of the best parts of winter in Catalonia? The calçotada!
The calçotada is one of the biggest food events of the year. Dip the end of grilled spring onions into a savoury romesco sauce.

The weather getting warmer means patio season has begun!
Let's visit one of the many rooftop bars in Barcelona for a relaxing drink and beautiful sunset.

We are going to Sant Medir festival, also known as 'the sweetest festival' because of the 60 tons of sweets that are given away during the colourful Sant Medir procession with over 120 horses taking part.