Thursday, 16 May
Lagoon Effect – Muriel Sarda
Date: Thursday, 16 May
Time: 20:00
Venue: Leal Theater
Singer-songwriter Muriel Sarda will be headlining the monthly event of the Lagoon Effect series. She will perform in the Chamber Room, showcasing her artistic journey and presenting her musical style to the La Laguna audience. Her music is a fusion of pop with the essence of the singer-songwriter genre: guitar and vocals.
Friday, 17 May – Saturday, 18 May
Blow of Letters Festival
Date: from Friday, 17 May to Saturday, 18 May
Time: 17:00 – 00:30
Venue: Plaza del Cristo
The Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna will be transformed by comedy and live music during the Blow of Letters Festival. Over two days, attendees and visitors will enjoy Spanish stand-up comedy and performances by local and national musicians.
Friday, 17 May
Javier Bolea: Soliloquies
Date: Friday, 16 May
Time: 20:30
Venue: Leal Theater
Renowned Madrid actor, Javier Bolea, will grace the stage of Teatro Leal with his captivating solo performance, Títeres. Drawing inspiration from Chekhov’s The Swan Song and Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape, this show promises to immerse the audience in a world where immediacy reigns supreme, where pauses create discomfort and unease, and where silence seems unattainable.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Kike Pérez: I Regret –
DATE: Saturday, May 18
TIME: 20:30
VENUE: Leal Theater
Comedian Kike Pérez brings his show I Regret to Leal Theater, infusing humour into the anecdotes that define his performances. Hailing from Lanzarote, Pérez aims to showcase the lighter side of life with this monologue, which he describes as “a colossal rollercoaster of emotions.”
The Glow Productions: Offspring of a Wild Life
DATE: Saturday, May 18
TIME: 20:00
VENUE: Unión Tejina Theater
Offspring of a Wild Life by playwright Humberto Robles narrates the tale of two elderly women who, by twist of fate, find themselves in the Museum of Modern Art in New York standing before Picasso’s renowned painting, ‘The Young Ladies of Avignon’. On stage, viewers will meet Penélope, portrayed by Catalina González, a high-society widow, and Mimí, played by Arelis Párraga, a woman of rustic charm and warmth.
My Locale’s Cultural Riches
DATE: Saturday, May 18
TIME: 17:30
VENUE: Las Chumberas Park
The Culture Department of the La Laguna City Council, in partnership with the Social Welfare Department, introduces a series of neighbourhood activities with ‘My Locale’s Cultural Riches’, aiming to foster community engagement and rejuvenation.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Troyestheatre: A Cordial Encounter
DATE: Sunday, May 19
TIME: 20:30
VENUE: Leal Theater
The Troyestheatre company presents A Cordial Encounter, a production depicting a widow in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, who receives an unexpected visit from an SS officer. This formal yet tense exchange prompts viewers to ponder on moral dilemmas, traumas, and guilt.
FRIDAY, 10th MAY – FRIDAY, 31st MAY
Exhibition of Photography: ‘Women from the Land and Sea’
DATE: from Friday, 10th May to Friday, 31st May
TIMINGS: Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
VENUE: Santo Domingo convent
Guillermo Pozuelo Gil, a photographer from La Laguna, presents a collection of photographs featuring Canarian women from all the islands engaged in various agricultural activities. This exhibition aims to shed light on the significant role of rural women in the Canary Islands and acknowledge their contributions to sustaining this pivotal sector for the entire archipelago.
MONDAY, 13th MAY – SUNDAY, 19th MAY
19th Ariferint Cultural Week
DATE: from Monday, 13th May to Sunday, 19th May
TIMINGS: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: El Tranvía Citizen Center
The Ariferint Folkloric Group proudly organizes its Cultural Week once more. This event aims to showcase the cultural richness of the islands and underscore the significance of Canarian traditions as a key facet of identity.
