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worst crime is faking it” ~ Kurt Cobain
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Be a Swab –
International contemporary art fair
Swab, meaning
a small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or
wire, is an Art fair which takes place at 32 different places around the
world and from the 13-16th of May it will show in
Barcelona. It was funded in 2006 and quickly got support from gallery
owners from New York, London and Madrid. Here you will be able to see
upcoming contemporary art from all over the world which are promoting
the young generation.
It has been written a lot about Swab in
the international press, and we are sure that you will read a lot
more about it in the near future, so don’t miss it!
Cost:10€
(Apparently if you are ASW user you will get 50% discount)
From:
13th to 16th of May
Location: Avinguda Reina
Maria Cristina
General Info: info@swab.es |
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Nevermind
A bar dedicated to the grunge god
Kurt Cobain (and the greatest album ever) playing great rock & punk
tunes, how can anything go wrong? We all have a rock star hidden inside
of us just waiting to come out and play from time to time and
when that happens this is where you'll go.
Enjoy old
classics from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana,
Alice In Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Audioslave, Rage Against The
Machine, Weezer, Sublime, Millencolin, etc...and while rocking
the night away you can have cheap shots, even absinth, beer for only 1€
and cocktails for 3.50€.
The best option is to arrive early to
be able to find a seat and enjoy the happy hour going on between 19-22h.
Location:
Escudellers Blancs 3 (Close to Plaza Real) |
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Montiel -
Espai Gastronomic
This is a cozy Spanish restaurant
with a constant crowd outside waiting to get in, so we obviously
recommend you to book a table in advance. The interior is a colorful
tasteful mix of modern and antique and you will find that it is kind of
intimate and romantic so a great choice is to bring your Friday date
here.
Their dishes are made from great raw materials straight from
the market and the service is very attentive.
Order the
“solomillo” and a few glasses of their red Merlot and we can promise
that you won’t be disappointed. Montiel Espai Gastronomic is also a
painter’s restaurant; its walls are always decorated with local artists
work, promoting these new promises that also frequently visit the
restaurant.
Location:
Flassaders 19 (Born)
Tel: (+34) 932 68 37 29
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Le Kasbah
As the heat is coming along again
it is time for Le Kasbah, inside, the Arabic harem look manages to
seduce an international crowd of students, young lovers and party
people, basically a very mixed crowd, and outside you can relax around
the low arabic tables in the fresh air. This is a good meeting
point for a few cocktails with some chill out music, however as the
night progresses, so does Le Kasbah. Soon enough the lounge music turns
into fantastic electronic house music and each night they have different
concepts, this Friday they will take you to Argentina…
Location:
Plaça Pau Vilà (Palau del Mar)
Tel: (+34) 932 38 07
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Barcelona
Polo Classic 7th – 16th of May
Real Club de
Polo de Barcelona was founded in 1897; it is a family club
which offers services both in sports and socially. This year, like any
other, they are yet again hosting the International Polo Tournament –
Barcelona Polo Classic. There are about three matches each day with
international teams playing; this is the perfect opportunity for
you to experience one of the world’s oldest sports. Within the polo area
there are restaurants and bars which have a panoramic view over the
polo field so you can still enjoy the competition. So what are you
waiting for? On with the sunhat & sunglasses it is an event that
can’t be missed, you can spend hours here socializing and meeting new
people.
The Real Club de Polo Barcelona has a limited number of
invitations which are available upon request, for further details,
visit: http://www.rcpolo.com/poloclassic/2010/index.asp
If you want to know which day are worth going or if there is a
specific team to watch, you will find all the details needed on the
following link: http://www.rcpolo.com/poloclassic/2009/calendario.asp
Location: Real
Club de Polo de Barcelona. Avd. Dr Marañon 17-31 |
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Fiesta
Rebel Phonk 2010
This is a true hippy style party
for all of the true rebels out there, a party in the freedom of
nature and of course without limits or regulations. There are two
sceneries, one outside and one inside. It will most probably be a sunny
day but if not they are prepared for rain. The concept is to have a 17
hour long Barbeque party with various people and dj's coming all the way
from the city.
Dj´s: Egres
,Fabuloso, King, Kronikdarling, Manu´al, Martin eNe, Monne, Naroma,
Natan, Nicenoise, Noloop, Omuh, Ramsound23, Rekord your fucking name:
live, Ronan, SAMSºe, Splinter, Subsequent, Uri Callejo, Volatil: live,
Zeda, Zyrtek: live Mc Stormy.
VJ´s: Brobros,
Electrolman, Off:/TV@Telenoika.net, Píxel & Johnatan.
Trains: Barcelona
to Rajadell, depart from Estación Sants.
Time table:
8.00, 15.00 and 18.45
Pick up from the train station is Saturday
between 17h-00h and to go back Sunday 17-21h.
Bring food, tent and sleeping
bag. This event is for the more adventurous and very open minded kind
of crowd. We recon it will most possibly be like one of those old 90's
rave parties hidden in some long lost forest.
Questions
about location etc e-mail: jordirebel@gmail.com
Tel: (+34) 625 06 38 67 |
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El
Xiringuito de Escribà
Located next to the beach walk
with an amazing sea view this Mediterranean restaurant is a Sunday
classic. For lunch the place is so over booked that you need to reserve a
table a couple of days beforehand, but its defenitley worth it. Their
seafood is amazing and even if it’s famous for being one of the few
places where you can get good paella in the city centre they are even
more famous for their desserts who are heavenly delicious.
The
best thing is to book a big table and have a big brunch with your closes
friends and relax before the hectic week starts again. Sunday
open hours: 13-17:30h.
In the summer their terrace is
even open at night time.
Location: Litoral
Mar 42. Playa Bogatell.
Tel: (+34) 932 21 07
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Cremería Toscana
A long relaxing evening
walk in the spring breeze will not be complete without an ice cream in
your hand (and your lover in the other). The best place to visit is a
charming little shop called Cremeria Toscana. However you will have to
make the hard decision of choosing from 20 different authentically
Italian flavors like tiramisu, liquorices’ and chocolate or the odd ones
like parmesan with pear. Open until midnight.
Location:
Canvis Vells 2 or Muntaner 161
Tel: (+34) 935 39 38
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LOOP
12-22nd of May
LOOP Festival is
spread out all over different places in Barcelona and has since its
creation in 2003 become an international meeting point for video art
specialists and attract a huge number of contemporary art professionals
to Barcelona. LOOP Festival is also a city project, connecting local
networks with international networks. The city’s main museums, art
centers and galleries participate as well as various places such as
bars, restaurants and other establishments, bringing art close to the
general public.
For more information e-mail:
info@loop-barcelona.com
Web: http://www.loop-barcelona.com
LOOP Fare (May
20-22) is the best choice to enjoy the various and magnificent video
installations as its located inside of a hotel using the many different
hotel rooms for their projectors. This expo is highly recommended.
Loop Fair 20-22nd of
May
Location: Hotel Catalonia Ramblas. Pelai, 28 |
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About Us
Approximately seven years
ago two young and adventurous girls arrived to a city with no limits –
Barcelona.
Both from Stockholm, one blonde and the other a
brunette, met for the first time in an exclusive million dollar wine
cellar belonging to a friend. That was the beginning of a very long and
still ongoing story.
The blonde girl, called Kattis, used to work
for a PR company organizing trendy events in Stockholm. She gave
the impression of being a strong and curious woman with a lot of
character. The brunette who was a few years younger called Laura had
just arrived on a plane from London; she was a very energetic and
outgoing girl however clear on what she wanted in life.
That
night was the beginning of what now has come true - Barcelona By Us.
They wanted to document their crazy but fun time in Barcelona - the city
of freedom, independence and the playground of the world where
everything was allowed. They wanted to share their experiences with the
rest of the world and their promise was sealed with a toast of Dom
Pérignon 98 and a shot of vodka. Time passed and they each went their
own way, Kattis started studying image consulting and Laura went back to
London to do a degree in business.
Seven years later they are
sitting next to each other working for the same company in the mobile
industry. It didn’t take long before the idea was back in their lives,
ready to be at service for the rest of the city.
Barcelona By Us
was created 11th of January 2009 and will be in your phone, on the
street, in the clubs and of course on the web. It will be providing you
with the latest updates of all the good and traditional favourite
restaurants, fun party places, art exhibitions, concerts and much more,
all experienced and tested by our excellent taste. Everything you need
to know to experience the city of Barcelona in the best way possible,
week by week… |
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