Friday 10th May
Tejina 2024 Star Meeting
DATE: Friday, May 10
TIME: 11:00
PLACE: Unión Tejina Theater
A total of five plays will be presented by students from CEIP Punta del Hidalgo, CEIP San Bartolomé, CEIP Princesa Tejina, and IES Dr. Antonio González González. The event will conclude with a musical performance titled Children of Atlantis featuring ESO and Baccalaureate students.
FRIDAY, MAY 10 – FRIDAY, MAY 31
Photographic exhibition ‘Women of the countryside and sea’
DATE: from Friday, May 10 to Friday, May 31
TIME: Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Santo Domingo convent
Photographer Guillermo Pozuelo Gil from La Laguna presents an image collection of Canarian women working in the primary sector across all the islands. The exhibition strives to shed light on the role of rural women in the Canary Islands and acknowledge their vital contribution to the archipelago’s primary sector.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Beauty and the Beast
DATE: Saturday, May 12
TIME: 19:00
PLACE: Leal Theater
The production of Beauty and the Beast serves as a cultural and enlightening endeavour that delves into the shallowness of modern society and advocates for a more compassionate perspective towards individuals we perceive as different. Candilejas Producciones has chosen Marina Rojas, a visually impaired actress and artist, to portray the character of Bella, positioning her as the valiant protagonist of the narrative.
Ibolia
DATE: Saturday, 11th May
TIME: 20:30
PLACE: Unión Tejina Theatre
The ensemble Ibolia from Tenerife, comprising of musicians Andrea Zenti, Gabor Bordacs, Jordi Blázquez, German Cuesto, and Melchor García, will present a flamenco concert showcasing their unique fusion compositions, welcoming the audience to explore their musical blend.
SUNDAY, 12th May
Danz Back – Charity Concert by the Santiago Sabina Orchestra
DATE: Sunday, 12th May
TIME: 12:00
PLACE: Unión Tejina Theatre
The charitable concert, organized by the Santiago Sabina Orchestra, aims to serve a pedagogical purpose as part of the Orchestrated Neighbourhoods initiative. The students, under the guidance of musician and composer Álvaro Díaz, have previously collaborated on social causes with associations such as COSIMTE and AFES Mental Health.
MONDAY, 13th May – SUNDAY, 19th May
XIX Ariferint Cultural Week
DATE: from Monday, 13th May to Sunday, 19th May
TIME: 10:00 – 19:00
LOCATION: El Tranvía Citizen Centre
The Ariferint Folkloric Group presents its Cultural Week as a platform to showcase the rich folklore of the Canary Islands and underline the significance of Canarian traditions as a testament to local identity.
WEDNESDAY, 15th May
Documentary Screening In Shackleton’s Wake
DATE: Wednesday, 15th May
TIME: 20:00
PLACE: Leal Theatre
In Shackleton’s Wake is the latest creation by Juan Diego Amador, a mountaineer and adventurer from Tenerife, capturing his recent expedition to Antarctica in commemoration of the centenary of the renowned Irish adventurer’s death, retracing Shackleton’s legendary journey.
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Lagoon Influence – Muriel Sarda
DATE: Thursday, May 16
TIME: 20:00
VENUE: Leal Theatre
The talented Muriel Sarda will be the highlight of this month’s Laguna Influence event. She will grace the stage of the Chamber Room to reflect on her artistic journey and introduce the La Laguna audience to her musical style, which leans towards pop, yet remains true to the essence of singer-songwriters: guitar and vocals.
UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 11
IV Tenerife Spanish Cinema Festival
DATE: Until Saturday, May 11
TIME: 19:00
LOCATION: Tenerife cinemas
The fourth edition of the Tenerife Spanish Cinema Festival returns to La Laguna. The event will feature screenings of short films, feature films, and engaging discussions with special guests, with the goal of establishing this festival as a high-quality film exhibition within our country.
