At the beginning of the 20th century in Japan, a group of artists and editors revived ujkiyo-e, a traditional art which was threatened by the arrival of industrialisation and western influence. The movement was known as shin hanga, and Itō Shinsui (1898-1972) was one of its grand masters. Shinsui’s work preserves the tradition of engravings, a universe…

From hunting dragons in the Gothic Quarter to learning what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, there are many places for kids to spend the day having fun indoors or outdoors, and even learn more about Barcelona’s history. https://www.timeout.com/barcelona/kids/things-to-do-for-kids-walking-tours-and-play-spaces

The Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally reaches its 60th edition. Vintage cars will be driving from Barcelona to Sitges once again this year. This time it’s the sixtieth edition of this classic motor event. Participants will gather at L’Illa Diagonal shopping centre on Saturday 3 March, with the cars on display there until 5.30 pm. The…

As part of the Maria Canals International Music Competition, the association is putting grand pianos around various public places in the city so that anyone can play them. The idea is for people to get closer to piano music, which can be imposing for people who don’t know how to play, making it available to…

 Montjuïc mountain plays host to the fifth edition of the Down Urban Barcelona. Down Urban Barcelona is an urban mountain bike descent limited to 60 riders. The route starts at the Olympic stadium and follows Av. Estadi as far as the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) before ending up at the Montjuïc fountains. A…

This weekend brings the sweetest festival of the year, with sweets aplenty being shared out. Saturday is the day of Sant Medir, and Gràcia will be celebrating with processions around the main streets and squares in the neighbourhood. Sarrià and Sant Gervasi are also marking the occasion with popular celebrations on Friday and Saturday. Friday…

The Monumental bullring plays host to another weekend event based around live music, fashion and gastronomy. On the weekend of 10 and 11 March there will be performances by artists such as The Excitements, Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, Emma Fernández Band, The Amy’s Soul and DJ Mayfiel. There will also be stalls offering fashion and accessories,…

The event notches up its 40th edition and keeps the same circuit which has worked in recent editions, taking in the city’s main tourist attractions. The route stays entirely within the city and sees elite athletes taking part, including last year’s surprise winner, Jonah Kipkemoi. Four athletes who took part in the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992…

The exhibition ‘T for Tàpies’ includes the series of drawings entitled Sèrie Teresa (Teresa’s Series, 1966), together with the series of lithographs, litho-collages and collages Cartes per a la Teresa (Letters to Teresa, 1974). Both works pay homage to the relationship between Teresa Barba and Antoni Tàpies via a private language which only they understood. The works include direct…

Women in Mobile is a Barcelona community for women working in the mobile industry. Its goal is to raise the profile of women in the world of technology. Coinciding with the Mobile World Congress, the community is organising its star event: a meeting for the finest professionals in the sector to share experiences and success…