Once again, the cultural, recreational, and sports activities in Santa Cruz offer a wonderful option for family outings, providing an array of enjoyable pursuits suitable for all ages, both during the day and in the evening.
What could be a better way to kick off the cultural journey than at the TEA? On Friday, 22nd, Saturday, 23rd, and Sunday, 24th November, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., visitors can explore the exhibition “The Two Who Cross” by Óscar Domínguez at the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA). This exhibition, dedicated to the surrealist painter, is curated by Isidro Hernández and will be accessible to the public until 24th November.
Beginning on Friday at 10:00 a.m., the TEA unveils a fresh exhibition and activity programme in the MiniTEA area. The new MiniExpo, titled “Without Clothes in the Museum: Why is Art Full of Naked People?”, showcases nineteen pieces from the TEA Collection. The exhibition, structured into four themes (A Surface of the Skin, Everything or Nothing, The Perfect Body, Majas, Venus and Odalisques, and The Broken Body), delves into diverse subjects.
This space will also feature a screening on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. of the surreal film The Island Where the Golden Age Sleeps, directed by Isabelle Dierckx. The film was created seventy years after the Tenerife Surrealist Exhibition of 1935, which exhibited seventy-six works by leading international surrealist artists to the public for a month.
The Central Municipal Library is shining a spotlight on the film genre, curating 28 films “based on true events,” alongside those that offer a personal and subjective interpretation aligning with their artistic vision. The Museum of Nature and Archeology will present the installation “Ethology in Stillness” throughout the weekend, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This installation reflects on the repercussions of human presence on the planet, framed within the confinement period of 2020 due to the pandemic.
This venue will also host the exhibition “Imeldo Serís: Everything by and for Tenerife.” This showcase, open to visitors until 24th January 2025, honours the legacy of Imeldo Serís, famed for his relentless advocacy as a deputy and senator for his native island.
This weekend, the MUNA will exhibit the interactive display “Cooperators for Life: Pollinators.” The new exhibition area at MUNA emphasises the significance of pollinators, the reasons behind their decline, and the necessity for sweeping strategies both locally and individually, aimed at cultivating a different relationship between nature and society while evaluating the social and environmental costs of developing a model with finite natural resources.
The Cultural Space of the CajaCanarias Foundation features the exhibition “Images-Words: Photographs by Carlos A. Schwartz,” available for viewing from Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., until the 4th of January, featuring 160 snapshots. This Friday at 8:00 p.m., acclaimed Argentine musician Inés Cuello, celebrated for her versatility and profound commitment to her craft, will perform at this venue.
Carnival is a prominent theme throughout Santa Cruz. Why not visit the Casa del Carnaval, which showcases three exhibitions dedicated to our carnival traditions? The first, titled “The Magic Behind the Costume,” explores the evolution of the Costume Contest with two illustrative examples: one from Miguel Ángel Delgado Salas, renowned for his numerous accolades in the individual costume contest and the contest’s history, while the other features the group Los Ilusionistas del Carnaval for the group costume contest. This can be seen in the Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Another exhibition, “Lírica y Tradición,” focuses on the rondallas and lyrical groups, allowing visitors to discover the history and development of these ensembles while viewing some of the competing fantasies in person. It runs at the same times as the previous exhibition in the Suspi Room.
Lastly, the permanent exhibition “2024 Carnival Prize Winners” showcases the costumes and fantasies of the 2024 Carnival, featuring designs from the three Carnival Queens along with awards won by murgas, troupes, musical groups, and choreographic performances this year. Additionally, it introduces documentary materials from Nicolás Mingorance, the esteemed lyricist of the Afilarmónica Ni Fú Ni Fá, who recently passed away. This exhibition is available for viewing on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Santa Cruz Carnival House adds two new temporary exhibitions, which can be visited for free from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day until April 2025. These exhibitions celebrate two iconic facets of our carnival, including “Between Laughter and Parties,” focused on the Laughter Song contest, and “With Clowns and Harlequins: From the Beginning to the End,” paying homage to the famous Afilarmónica Nifú Nifá.
The Los Lavaderos Art Room is currently exhibiting “El Sonar de las Islas” by musicologist Félix Morales. This exhibition aims to deepen the understanding of Canarian folklore, concentrating on its musical instruments as elements of material cultural heritage, and will be open until 30th November.
L’Incanto Espacio Cultural will present “Viagra Overdose” this Friday at 9:00 p.m. In this performance, three friends encounter absurd dilemmas when a body vanishes in the midst of a winter’s night in Madrid, leading them to devise the most improbable plans to evade a murder charge.
This venue will also host the production “Peter Pan – Never Grow Up” for younger audiences at 5:00 p.m. On Saturday at 9:00 p.m., a horror theatre piece by Crisol Carabal will be performed by students from the Crisol Carabal Acting School. Meanwhile, on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the touching theatrical-musical adaptation of “Little Women,” based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, will be staged. It is penned by Nathalia Martínez and directed by Crisol Carabal, featuring performances by the students of the Crisol Carabal Acting School.
This coming Friday, Santa Cruz will host the second edition of the Isla de Moda (IDM) festival, designed to fuse fashion with commerce, culture, leisure, and gastronomy. Set in Alameda del Duque Santa Elena, the street-level event begins at 8:00 p.m. and will be led by designer Juan Carlos Armas.
As part of the “Estudio Guimerá” initiative, a discussion titled “50 Years of the Dagoll Dagom Company and Its Relationship with the Text Mar y Cielo by Ángel Guimerá” will take place on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. This conversation will feature Joan Lluís Bozzo, a prominent Catalan director, actor, and playwright, who has been instrumental in the evolution of Dagoll Dagom since 1978; it will be moderated by Julio Hardisson Guimerá. The discussion promises an insightful exploration of tradition and innovation in the performing arts, discussing how Dagoll Dagom has managed to reinterpret significant classic texts through its unique aesthetic.
The concluding talk of the “Estudio Guimerá” week will occur on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. “Ángel Guimerá and His Relationship with the Institution” is the theme of this final session. Directed by Carme Portaceli, alongside actress and stage creator Aranza Coello, this conversation will delve into the influence of the Canarian playwright on institutional theatre, especially how his legacy has shaped Catalan theatrical identity and its global recognition.
The debut of “Mala Sangre” stands as the highlight of the big week for Estudio Guimerá.
There will be three occasions to appreciate the creation that stems from a creative journey, along with a venue where the successes and collaborative efforts of all participants and partner entities of the Guimerá Centennial will be commemorated. On Friday the 22nd, Saturday the 23rd, and Sunday the 24th at 8:00 p.m., you can enjoy the original stage production, penned and directed by the Canarian actress and playwright Aranza Coello.
In the realm of sports, Las Teresitas beach will host, on Saturday and Sunday, one of the most significant events for sailing in Tenerife: the Las Teresitas International Regatta. Part of the Canary Circuit and serving as a qualifying event for the 2024 National Championships, the international Optimist category will be featured in the Teresitas Regatta.
A free workshop titled “Learn to Ride a Bike” will be conducted by the Biciescuela de Tenerife por la Bici this Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Paco Bello Sports Centre in San Andrés.
Additionally, in San Andrés, the Traditions Market will take place this Saturday. Organised by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Development Society alongside the Anaga district, this event aims to familiarise both locals and visitors with the traditional craftsmanship of local producers and artisans. Activities will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with a workshop on Canarian pintaderas made from salt dough, followed by a Canarian bowling workshop at 12:45 p.m. For those interested in Canarian music, there will be a musical instrument workshop featuring Canarian rattles from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which will be succeeded at 4:00 p.m. by a creative and decorative calligraphy workshop on Canarian words.
Distrito Joven activities consistently offer a reliable option for fun and learning. This Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the AAVV Valleseco, unleash your creativity through Cosplay. Discover how to design and craft intricate costumes of your beloved characters, employing sewing techniques and creating your own accessories and props. On the same day, at the El Sobradillo Community Centre, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be a workshop on vocal and body expression.
This Sunday, at the Manchón de las Flores equestrian centre, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., seize the chance to experience the enchantment of horseback riding during the eco-adventure on horseback. Discover the responsibility and care required for these magnificent creatures, fostering emotional connections with them.
This Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Auditorium of Tenerife presents “Madama Butterfly,” by Giacomo Puccini, featuring the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Choir. Renowned as one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide, this production will captivate audiences with the poignant tale of Cio-Cio-San. This geisha immerses herself in her marriage to Pinkerton, an American soldier who views her more as a pastime during his stay in Japan rather than as a genuine partner. The three acts of this heartrending narrative intertwine love, betrayal, and sacrifice.
This Sunday, from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m., the Museum of Fine Arts will host “Resonances in the Museum,” an artistic, educational, and social initiative that merges the celebration of chamber music concerts for the general public with the organisation of educational visits aimed at special educational establishments within our municipality. The programme intends to provide a novel experience at the museum, encouraging citizens to engage with the exhibitions and collections from a fresh perspective: the musical one.
Lastly, on Sunday from 10:30 to 12:30, starting from the Palacio de la Carta, city tours will resume. Under the title “They, Wise Footprints,” the paths taken by women in local culture will be explored, as part of a project aimed at raising awareness and recognising their historical contributions.
