Posts Tagged ‘what to do in Barcelona’

Heliogàbal Bar: Exhibitions to Jam Sessions.

Heliogàbal Bar: Exhibitions to Jam Sessions.

Nestled in the heart of hippy Gracia, the Heliogàbal – after Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ teenage name – is a beacon of light for all things creative.  With an unrivalled passion to weave art into the community, every evening at 21:00h, Heliogàbal wakes up, yawns, and welcomes culture vultures and thrill seekers alike into its [...]

CCCB’s CINEMA: Xcèntric. 2010-2011

CCCB’s CINEMA: Xcèntric. 2010-2011

A month of picturesque magic lay ahead. CCCB are providing a generous portion of alternative productions subversive to that of the modern day blockbuster. Barcelona is anything but bleak when it comes to putting on a good show. Museums liberally screen foreign films, in the context of both strange and origin, whilst bars and bistros [...]

“Night at the Shops”: Calling out to Shopaholics and Fashionistas.

“Night at the Shops”: Calling out to Shopaholics and Fashionistas.

Nope, this is not another Ben Stiller movie; it’s something, in my mind, infinitely more enjoyable: on Thursday the 2nd of December, Passeig de Gracia will throw open the doors of its shops from 8pm to midnight. On the day the Christmas lights turn Barcelona into a glittery, winter wonderland don’t let the security man [...]

Scenic Walking Barcelona: Fancy getting back to nature?

Scenic Walking Barcelona: Fancy getting back to nature?

Barcelona is a great city stop off if you want to throw a bit of diversity into the mix. This sinful city is best known for its bizarre beautiful beaches and its eclectic international crowds, whilst the city sights lure in the tourists who swoon over its charming design and distinctive heritage. I think it’s [...]

Mirëdita Albania! Greetings from Gracia.

Mirëdita Albania! Greetings from Gracia.

Mirëdita Albania! Greetings from Gracia. “Mirëdita” means good afternoon and it’s the only word I can really say in Albanian. Oh, and cat, but I’ve forgotten that so I don’t suppose it really counts. My very close friend and flat mate hails from there and taught me the greeting – it’s thanks to her that [...]

A/W 10, FASHION: A Winter Romper Stomper.

A/W 10, FASHION: A Winter Romper Stomper.

If you’re going away this Christmas I’ve just prepared the perfect present opening outfit for you. Who wants to get up and dressed on Christmas morning?? Nobody. And certainly not me. Whether it’s your little ones dragging you out of bed, or you need to haul yourself downstairs for the arrival of the Grandparents my [...]