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MAR 03 | MAY25 The centenary of the Palau de la Música Catalana |
| To mark the centenary of the Palau de la Música Catalana, CaixaForum pays tribute to the institution in an exhibition which traces the history of this legendary concert hall. Officially opened on 9 February 1908, it has become one of the world’s leading concert halls. |
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APR 01 | MAY31 Sacrophagi of Ancient Egypt |
| The fascinating exhibition "Sacrophagi of Ancient Egypt" showcases some thirty sacrophagi, a mummy and other funerary objects which belonged to five generations of priests in the temple of Amun. At the Museu Egipci de Barcelona. |
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MAY 01 | MAY12 For football lovers... |
| Football fans should not miss the final matches of the League when FC Barcelona take on Valencia on 4 May and Mallorca on 11 May |
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MAY 06 | JUL20 Japanese artists at the Fundació Miró |
| The Fundació Miró is hosting “¡Kawaii! Japó Ara”, a series of five exhibitions featuring the most astounding work by young Japanese artists, and painting a portrait of modern-day Japanese society. Further information at www.bcn.fjmiro.es |
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MAY 06 | JUN30 Opera and flamenco |
| Currently showing at the Poliorama, is a spectacular fusion of opera singing, gypsy dance and Spanish music. Now in its fourth season, it has reaped tremendous success attracting an audience of over 80,000 to date |
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MAY 06 | MAY18 Catalan Romanesque art at the MNAC |
| Admire the splendour of Catalan Romanesque art at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) until 18 May. On display are the great masterpieces of Catalonia’s Romanesque period a hundred years after their discovery. Further information at www.mnac.es |
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MAY 06 | MAY16 Videoart Festival |
| Barcelona hosts the sixth edition of LOOP 2008, the acclaimed International Videoart Festival, from 6 to 16 May. An annual meeting point for videoart enthusiasts and professionals. Full details at www.loop-videoart.com. |
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MAY 06 | MAY12 Pablo Milanés and Chucho Valdés in concert |
| Cuban virtuosos Pablo Milanés and Chucho Valdés, on tour in Spain to present their new album Más allá de todo, perform live at the Palau de la Música Catalana on 12 May at 8.30 pm. Tickets available at www.ticktackticket.com |
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MAY 16 | JUL31 New exhibition at the Museu Picasso |
| The Museu Picasso opens the exhibition “Forgetting Velázquez. Las Meninas” on 16 May. Unmissable! |
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