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Celebrating the Year of Gaudí: An Evening with author Gijs van Hensbergen

Celebrating the Year of Gaudí: An Evening with author Gijs van Hensbergen

Mon, Jun 8, 4:00 PM
From Backstory English Bookshop - Events
4.7

In 2026, Barcelona marks the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death — a year in which the city has also been designated World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO, placing it at the heart of a global conversation about one of history's most extraordinary creative minds. To celebrate, we are welcoming one of the world's leading authorities on Gaudí and Barcelona's modernist architecture for an evening of conversation, stories and discovery. **Gijs van Hensbergen** is a Dutch art historian, Hispanist and author whose work has brought Gaudí to readers around the world. Trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art, he wrote the first critical biography of Antoni Gaudí, widely praised as the definitive account of the man and his work. He has since written on Gaudí's Sagrada Família for Bloomsbury, appeared on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC Radio 4 and TV3, and lectured at institutions including the Museo del Prado, the National Gallery London and the Reina Sofía. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, the Wall Street Journal and El País, among many others. This evening, in conversation with moderator **Nick Lloyd**, Gijs will take us behind the stones and spires — into the life, obsessions and genius of Gaudí, and what it means to be in Barcelona during this once-in-a-century year. Nick Lloyd is a writer, historian, and founder of Spanish Civil War Tours, a project dedicated to bringing the stories of the conflict to life through guided visits to key sites across Catalonia and Aragón. Over the years, his work has helped connect countless visitors with Spain’s complex past, weaving together the political, cultural, and personal dimensions of the war. This event is made possible thanks to ***Seven Dreams of Gaudí***, an ambitious concert project co-created and produced by Renée Cooke, premiering at the Palau de la Música Catalana as part of the Year of Gaudí celebrations. Find out more at [sevendreamsofgaudi.com](http://sevendreamsofgaudi.com/). **[ORDER GIJS BOOKS HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/browse?s=Gijs+van+Hensbergen&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1)**

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Rest is resistance and art is entertainment

Rest is resistance and art is entertainment

Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
From Environmental Social Association of Barcelona ESAlogika
4.8

\*Note: if this is your first member's event with us, confirmation is **required** by clicking [HERE](https://forms.gle/9AKw678SNqQpQpbJ8) (Google form to get your name) Our May members' meet is going to be **a potluck picnic with a self-organized performance** in Jardins de Joan Maragall. We will meet at the location in the picture -the amphitheatre behind the sculpture of La Serena-. We will meet and greet, share food and drinks on a picnic and we will take turns to climb up the stage in the picture to share a poem, short story, piece of news, performance, etc... with the rest of the attendees. There is no need to read something that you wrote, it can be by someone else. There is no pressure to share either, it is fine to just listen too. At the end, we will reflect on the value of resting and on the art what we have shared and created together. If you are coming, please share in the chat below what will you be bringing for the picnic! Let's try and make a balanced and varied menu. **Do you know who we are and what we do?** If not, keep reading below 👀 Join the Environmental Social Association of Barcelona, *ESAlogika,* for our *monthly* *meet with the community members* to share news and updates, chat about sustainability and life in Barcelona, and dive deeper into different topics through fun engaging activities in a small group environment 🌍💖 First time? Try it **for free!** If you're not yet a member, but interested in this event, you can attend for free as a trial. **IMPORTANT: Attendance confirmation is required via the [Google form](https://forms.gle/9AKw678SNqQpQpbJ8).** Membership: €28/ year All funds are used to run the association, which is a non profit organisation. \*If you've never been to *Tapa Talks*, you can view our past events to see what it's all about! More photos and vids on our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/esalogika/)!

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📸PhotoHike🌊 Senderismo y fotografía por la Costa Brava de Lloret a Tossa 🌳

📸PhotoHike🌊 Senderismo y fotografía por la Costa Brava de Lloret a Tossa 🌳

Sat, May 30, 6:10 AM
From SensoriArt - Naturaleza, fotografía, pintura y masaje
4.9

🗣️ English below, español y català. 🏞 **Conviértete en viajer@** en tu región. 👉 **Conócenos** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart) **OBJETIVO** 👣 🌊 Acompáñanos a explorar las **preciosas** **playas y calas de agua turquesa, los acantilados escarpados, los bosques** **de la Costa Brava** **y sus castillos de cuento** entre Lloret y Tossa de Mar. 🏰 Al llegar te sentirás como en **Juego de Tronos** o la **Edad Media**! 📖 Te contaré las **historias** del lugar, su fauna, flora y patrimonio. 📸 Te enseñaré a **mejorar técnica y conceptualmente tus fotografías** con la cámara del móvil o con una externa. 👀 A través del **senderismo meditativo** trabajaremos la **observación activa** del paisaje para conectar con el entorno, contigo mism@ y desconectar de tu rutina. 🥾 Te guiaré para **mejorar tus habilidades y equipo de senderismo** para cuidar mejor tu cuerpo y poder hacer rutas cada vez más potentes. 🧘‍♀️ El objetivo final es la **conexión con la naturaleza y con nuestro bienestar** y no los kilómetros ni la técnica. Haremos momentos puntuales de silencio meditativo. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Conoce **futur@s amig@s** con tus mismas pasiones. **PLAN** 👥 Seremos un **grupo reducido de 6 a 20 personas** para respetar el ambiente de las zonas exploradas y para interactuar mejor entre nosotr@s. 🐶 Compañer@s animales bienvenid@s. 🥾 Disfrutaremos de una ruta de dificultad **media-fácil** de **15 km** y desnivel de **400 m.** ⏳ **Duración:** **13h.** Incluye las 1'5 h. de transporte en cada sentido. 📍 Iremos en tren a las 8:25 h.desde Sants a Blanes y allí cogeremos bus rápido a Lloret (3€). 🚞 Volveremos en bus desde Tossa a la Estació del Nord de autobuses de Barcelona (14€) saliendo a las 20:10 y llegando a las 21:30 h. 📍🚗 También puedes ir en coche directamente a Lloret a las 10:30 h., nos vemos allí y luego hay bus de vuelta de Tossa a Lloret. 🎁 Llévate de recuerdo mi **reportaje audiovisual de la experiencia** y la serie fotográfica realizada por tus compañer@s y por tí. ✍️ Te daré pautas y ejercicios fotográficos para **seguir mejorando** la fotografía. ✨ Vamos a crear una excursión **memorable**! Lo aquí descrito se puede ver alterado en algunos aspectos para adaptarnos a factores ajenos. **INVERSIÓN** 🎟️ Billete sencillo de tren de 8€, vale el bono recurrente Renfe (20€ un mes) o bono TMB de 6 zonas como el Jove 🎟️ 17€ del autobús. 🐤 **25€ Early bird:** Reservando más de cuatro días antes. 💰 **28€** **Last minute:** Reservando menos de cuatro días antes. **OFERTA** **👫🏻 20€ Comunidad:** Precio para cada un@ si traes nuev@ acompañante. 💎 **20€** **Suscripción:** Adquiriendo bono de 5 experiencias SensoriArt. La suscripción se puede usar en mis otras actividades, durante medio año e incluye **cumplirte un deseo** de experiencia 🪔🧞. **CÓMO APUNTARSE** 1. ✅ Pulsa asistiré en esta actividad. 2. ✅ **Contacta al organizador** por WhatsApp al [34661511632](https://wa.me/34661511632). 3. ✅ Pagar vía bizum o revolut al mismo número de teléfono con antelación. La plaza no quedará confirmada hasta que te lo comunique. Solo habrá devolución en caso de cancelación con más de tres días de antelación. **QUE HAY QUE LLEVAR** 🔹 Zapato o bota de senderismo. 🔹 **Palos de senderismo** a no ser que lo practiques mucho,te los alquilo si me avisas con tiempo. 🔹 Mochila con litro y medio de agua y comida de picnic para media mañana, medio día y tarde. 🔹 Manga corta con capas, protección para el sol (crema, gafas y gorra) y recomendable **ropa de baño** **y toalla.** Opcional escarpines (cangrejeras) y gafas de snorkel. 🔹 Cámara fotográfica, la del móvil es válida, con la batería al máximo. 🔹 Ganas de descubrir camino y paisaje a todos los niveles!! **ORGANIZADOR** 👨‍🎨 Artista guía senderista con foco en la fotografía, la acuarela y el cuerpo. 😍👉 **Sígueme** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart) 🌍 Web: [senderismoartistico.webflow.io](http://senderismoartistico.webflow.io/) 📱👉 **Pregúntame** dudas por WhatsApp: [+34 661 511 632](https://wa.me/34661511632) **SENDERISMO ARTÍSTICO** El caminar conscientemente como práctica estética, y no sólo como tránsito entre dos puntos, nos descubre una rica gama de facetas en la experimentación del paisaje. **Paisaje multisensorial:** Sentir también el paisaje táctil, auditivo y olfativo, trabaja nuestra personalidad perceptiva y creativa. **Deriva peri-urbana:** Ir sin ruta fija por los límites entre urbes y bosques, aporta estímulos y descubrimientos inesperados. **Burbuja temporal:** Estar en el presente aislad@ de pasado y futuro. **A la aventura!** #hiking #hikers #photography #art #landscape #mindfulness #rutas #calas #playa #camideronda #acantilados #cliffs #castillo #castle \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ **ENGLISH** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏞 Become a traveler in your own region. 👉 Find us on Instagram: emili.sensoriart OBJECTIVE 👣 🌊 Join us as we explore the beautiful beaches and turquoise coves, the rugged cliffs, the forests of the Costa Brava, and its fairytale castles between Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar. 🏰 Upon arrival, you'll feel like you're in Game of Thrones or the Middle Ages! 📖 I'll share the stories of the area, its fauna, flora, and heritage. 📸 I'll teach you how to improve your photography, both technically and conceptually, using your mobile phone camera or an external camera. 👀 Through meditative hiking, we'll practice active observation of the landscape to connect with the environment, with yourself, and disconnect from your daily routine. 🥾 I'll guide you in improving your hiking skills and equipment so you can take better care of your body and tackle increasingly challenging routes. 🧘‍♀️ The ultimate goal is connecting with nature and our well-being, not the distance covered or the technique perfected. We'll have designated moments of meditative silence. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Meet future friends who share your passions. 🗣️ English, Spanish, and Catalan spoken. PLAN 👥 We'll be a small group of 6 to 20 people to respect the natural environment of the areas we explore and to foster better interaction among us. 🐶 Pets are welcome. 🥾 We'll enjoy a moderately easy 15 km route with 400 m of elevation gain. ⏳ Duration: 13 hours. Includes 1.5 hours of travel time each way. 📍 We'll take the train at 8:25 a.m. from Sants to Blanes, and from there we'll take an express bus to Lloret (€3). 🚞 We'll return by bus from Tossa to Barcelona's Estació del Nord (€14), departing at 8:10 p.m. and arriving at 9:30 p.m. 📍🚗 You can also drive directly to Lloret at 10:30 a.m. We'll meet there, and then there's a bus back from Tossa to Lloret. 🎁 Take home a souvenir video of the experience and a photo series taken by you and your classmates. ✍️ I'll give you tips and photography exercises to help you continue improving your photography skills. ✨ Let's create a memorable excursion! The information described here may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. INVESTMENT 🎟️ Single train ticket: €8. This can be combined with a Renfe recurring pass (€20 per month) or a 6-zone TMB pass such as the Jove. 🎟️ Bus: €17. 🐤 €25 Early Bird: Book more than four days in advance. 💰 €28 Last Minute: Book less than four days in advance. SPECIAL OFFER 👫🏻 €20 Community: Price per person if you bring a new guest. 💎 €20 Subscription: Purchase a voucher for 5 SensoriArt experiences. The subscription can be used for my other activities for six months and includes a one-time experience wish fulfillment. 🪔🧞 HOW TO REGISTER ✅ Click "Going" on this activity. ✅ Contact the organizer via WhatsApp at +34 661 511 632. ✅ Pay via Bizum or Revolut to the same phone number in advance. Your place will not be confirmed until I notify you. Refunds will only be issued for cancellations made more than three days in advance. WHAT TO BRING 🔹 Hiking shoes or boots. 🔹 Hiking poles (unless you're a frequent hiker; I can rent them if you let me know in advance). 🔹 Backpack with 1.5 liters of water and a picnic lunch for mid-morning, midday, and afternoon. 🔹 Short-sleeved clothing with layers, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat), and swimwear and a towel are recommended. Water shoes and snorkeling gear are optional. 🔹 Camera (your phone is fine, fully charged). 🔹 A desire to discover the path and landscape on every level! ORGANIZER 👨‍🎨 Artist and hiking guide with a focus on photography, watercolor, and the body. 😍👉 Follow me on Instagram: emili.sensoriart 🌍 Website: senderismoartistico.webflow.io 📱👉 Ask me questions via WhatsApp: +34 661 511 632 ARTISTIC HIKING Walking mindfully as an aesthetic practice, and not just as a means of getting from one place to another, reveals a rich range of facets in experiencing the landscape. Multisensory landscape: Experiencing the tactile, auditory, and olfactory landscape also enhances our perceptive and creative personality. Peri-urban drifting: Wandering aimlessly along the edges between cities and forests offers unexpected stimuli and discoveries. Time bubble: Being in the present, isolated from the past and future. Let's go on an adventure!

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Sala de Artistas - Drawing Meetup - (Martes/Tuesday)

Sala de Artistas - Drawing Meetup - (Martes/Tuesday)

Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
From Life Drawing Charcha
5.0

*Tome una bebida, busca un sitio y ponte a dibujar ✍️* **Sala de Artistas** es un espacio abierto para sentarse, compartir y dibujar en compañía. No es una clase ni un taller: **no hay estructura ni expectativas**. Trae tus propios materiales, elige un lugar y dibuja lo que te apetezca: a otras personas, el espacio, objetos o simplemente ideas sueltas. Abierto a todos los niveles Ven un rato o quédate más tiempo. El espacio existe igual. *Grab a drink, find a spot, and draw ✍️* **Artists’ Room** is an open space to sit, share, and draw together. It’s not a class or a workshop — **no structure, no expectations**. Bring your own materials, choose a seat, and draw whatever you feel like: each other, the space, objects, or just loose ideas on paper. Open to all levels Come for a while or stay longer. The room exists either way.

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Life Drawing with Music

Life Drawing with Music

Tue, Jun 2, 4:30 PM
From Charcha Cultural Cafe
4.9

**Disfruta de dos horas dibujando en un ambiente relajado, enfocado y acogedor.** No se requiere experiencia previa — **todos los niveles son bienvenidos**. Este es un **espacio de práctica, no una clase**: ven a dibujar, observar y compartir la sala con otros artistas. **\*\*IMPORTANTE\*\*** 👉 Una vez que hayas confirmado tu asistencia, revisa tus mensajes: allí recibirás los datos para el pago. **El espacio está limitado** a un máximo de 12 personas. Es importante reservar tu plaza mediante el pago. **\*\*IMPORTANTE\*\*** 🧍‍♀️ **El modelo en vivo estará presente una vez alcanzado el mínimo de 4 participantes confirmados.** 🖊 El precio incluye: – Acceso al espacio – Materiales básicos de dibujo (lápices, goma, papel y tablas de madera) – Pausa de 15 minutos – Una acogedora comunidad de artistas 💰 **Confirmado — 10€** *(confirmación hasta **48h antes del inicio** de la sesión)* 💰 **Entrada libre — 15€** 🔸 **Sesión con modelo en vivo:** Se realizará a partir de **4 participantes confirmados**. 🔸 **Si hay menos de 4 confirmaciones:** La sesión continúa como **práctica de dibujo compartida**, dibujando **entre participantes y los objetos del espacio**, utilizando observación directa, imaginación y ejercicios auto-posados. El encuentro sigue adelante en cualquier caso. **ENGLISH** Spend two hours drawing in a relaxed, focused, and welcoming environment. No previous experience is needed — all levels are welcome. **Beginner friendly.** This is a **practice space**, not a class: come **to draw, observe, and share the room with other artists.** **\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*** 👉 Once you’ve confirmed your attendance, check your messages: you’ll receive payment details there. The **space is limited** to maximum 12 people. It is important to reserve your spot with payment. **\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*** 🧍‍♀️ A live model will be present once a minimum of 4 participants are confirmed. 🖊 Price includes: – Access to the space – Basic drawing materials (pencils, eraser, A3 paper and wooden board for support) – A 15-minute break – A friendly community of artists **💰 Confirmed — 10€** (confirmation up to **48 hours before the session** starts) **💰 Drop-in — 15€** \*\*IMPORTANTE\*\* 👉 Once you confirm your attendance, **please check your messages** — you will receive the payment details there. 🔸 **Live model session:** Takes place with **4 confirmed participants**. 🔸 **If there are fewer than 4 confirmations:** The session continues as **shared drawing practice**, drawing **each other and the objects in the space**, using direct observation, imagination, and self-posed exercises. The session will go ahead in any case. **Session format (2 hours)** • 5 × 3-minute poses • 5 × 5-minute poses • 2 × 10-minute poses — 15-minute break • 5 × 3-minute poses • 2 × 15-minute poses

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Life Drawing  with Music

Life Drawing with Music

Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
From Life Drawing Charcha
5.0

**Disfruta de dos horas dibujando en un ambiente relajado, enfocado y acogedor.** No se requiere experiencia previa — **todos los niveles son bienvenidos**. Este es un **espacio de práctica, no una clase**: ven a dibujar, observar y compartir la sala con otros artistas. **\*\*IMPORTANTE\*\*** 👉 Una vez que hayas confirmado tu asistencia, revisa tus mensajes: allí recibirás los datos para el pago. **El espacio está limitado** a un máximo de 12 personas. Es importante reservar tu plaza mediante el pago. **\*\*IMPORTANTE\*\*** 🧍‍♀️ **El modelo en vivo estará presente una vez alcanzado el mínimo de 4 participantes confirmados.** 🖊 El precio incluye: – Acceso al espacio – Materiales básicos de dibujo (lápices, goma, papel y tablas de madera) – Pausa de 15 minutos – Una acogedora comunidad de artistas 💰 **Confirmado — 10€** *(confirmación hasta **48h antes del inicio** de la sesión)* 💰 **Entrada libre — 15€** 🔸 **Sesión con modelo en vivo:** Se realizará a partir de **4 participantes confirmados**. 🔸 **Si hay menos de 4 confirmaciones:** La sesión continúa como **práctica de dibujo compartida**, dibujando **entre participantes y los objetos del espacio**, utilizando observación directa, imaginación y ejercicios auto-posados. El encuentro sigue adelante en cualquier caso. **ENGLISH** Spend two hours drawing in a relaxed, focused, and welcoming environment. No previous experience is needed — all levels are welcome. **Beginner friendly.** This is a **practice space**, not a class: come **to draw, observe, and share the room with other artists.** **\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*** 👉 Once you’ve confirmed your attendance, check your messages: you’ll receive payment details there. The **space is limited** to maximum 12 people. It is important to reserve your spot with payment. **\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*** 🧍‍♀️ A live model will be present once a minimum of 4 participants are confirmed. 🖊 Price includes: – Access to the space – Basic drawing materials (pencils, eraser, A3 paper and wooden board for support) – A 15-minute break – A friendly community of artists **💰 Confirmed — 10€** (confirmation up to **48 hours before the session** starts) **💰 Drop-in — 15€** \*\*IMPORTANTE\*\* 👉 Once you confirm your attendance, **please check your messages** — you will receive the payment details there. 🔸 **Live model session:** Takes place with **4 confirmed participants**. 🔸 **If there are fewer than 4 confirmations:** The session continues as **shared drawing practice**, drawing **each other and the objects in the space**, using direct observation, imagination, and self-posed exercises. The session will go ahead in any case. **Session format (2 hours)** • 5 × 3-minute poses • 5 × 5-minute poses • 2 × 10-minute poses — 15-minute break • 5 × 3-minute poses • 2 × 15-minute poses

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Absolutely, Meetup allows users to find events and communities by specific cities or regions, including Barcelona. You can browse local art events situated in a convenient area for you.

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