This weekend, Santa Cruz presents a vibrant array of artistic and leisure activities suitable for the entire family. With a continually expanding selection of events, the revitalisation of neighbourhoods remains at the heart of the programme.
The TEA will launch a new exhibition and activity programme in the MiniTEA space this Friday, starting at 10:00 a.m. The new MiniExpo, entitled “Without clothes in the museum. Why is art full of naked people?”, features 19 works from the TEA Collection. Organised into four themes (A surface of the skin, Everything or nothing, The perfect body, Majas, Venus and odalisques, and The broken body), the exhibition explores a variety of subjects.
From Friday to Sunday at 7:00 p.m., the TEA will screen “Góndola,” the latest masterpiece by German filmmaker Veit Helmer, whose works have received numerous awards and accolades at prestigious international film festivals including Cannes, Sitges, Sundance, Seminci, Gijón, and Tokyo.
The Central Municipal Library shines a light on the film genre, curating a selection of 28 films “based on real events,” alongside those that offer a personal and subjective interpretation fitting their artistic vision. Over the weekend, the Museum of Nature and Archeology will showcase “Ethology in Stillness,” an installation inspired by the confinement period of 2020 due to the pandemic, which reflects on the impact of human activity on the planet, available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This venue will also host the exhibition titled “Imeldo Serís. Everything by and for Tenerife.” Open to the public until January 24, 2025, this exhibition celebrates the legacy of Imeldo Serís, recognised for his relentless advocacy as a deputy and senator for his native island.
This weekend, the MUNA will feature the interactive exhibition “Cooperators for life: pollinators.” This new exhibition area addresses the significance of pollinators, the reasons behind their decline, and the need for widespread strategies at local and individual levels to cultivate a new relationship between nature and society while assessing the social and environmental costs of developing a model based on limited natural resources.
The Cultural Space of the CajaCanarias Foundation will host the exhibition “Images-words. Photographs by Carlos A. Schwartz,” open for viewing Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., until January 4, featuring 160 photographs.
Additionally, visitors can explore the exhibition from the la Caixa Foundation titled “Nikola Tesla. The genius of modern electricity” at Santa Cruz, which will run until January 7 in two tents located on Francisco La Roche Avenue, offering an overview of the life and work of the inventor. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with weekends and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From December 23, special hours will be introduced, allowing access from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and remaining open on weekends and holidays. Note that on December 24 and 31, it will close in the afternoon, and on December 25 and January 1, it will be closed all day.
At the García Sanabria Park Art Room, visitors can view the contemporary art exhibition El corazón de Nadie. 100 unphotographed memories, by Cuban-Canarian artist Eilyn Amores, open until December 15.
The Santa Cruz Museum of Fine Arts is presenting the exhibition Narratives of Art. Act I (1849-1900), which is on display until February 2 in honour of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts’ 175th anniversary.
Carnival culture is ever-present in Santa Cruz. A visit to the Casa del Carnaval is a must, featuring three exhibitions dedicated to the local carnivals. The first, named “The magic behind the costume,” focuses on the Costume Contest, showcasing examples of its evolution. Miguel Ángel Delgado Salas is highlighted for his many accolades within the individual costume contest, while the group Los Ilusionistas del Carnaval exemplifies the collective costume contest. This exhibition is available in the Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Another exhibition, “Lírica y Tradición,” is dedicated to rondallas and lyrical groups, where attendees can learn about the history and evolution of these ensembles and view some contemporary competitive fantasies. This exhibition is situated in the Suspi Room during the same hours.
Completing the showcase is the permanent exhibition “2024 Carnival Prize Winners,” displaying the costumes and fantasies from the Carnival 2024 festivities, including the works of the three Carnival Queens, as well as the award-winning murgas, troupes, and musical groups. Additionally, for the first time, documentary elements owned by the late Nicolás Mingorance, a notable lyricist from the Afilarmónica Ni Fú Ni Fá, are included. It is accessible on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Santa Cruz Carnival House has introduced two new temporary exhibitions available for free visit from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. These exhibitions homage two significant elements of our carnival, including “Between laughter and parties,” which revolves around the Laughter Song contest, and “With clowns and harlequins, from the beginning to the confines,” in tribute to the renowned Afilarmónica Nifú Nifá.
Furthermore, the Bocadillazo Route arrives in the Southwestern District of Santa Cruz de Tenerife from November 26 to December 19, 2024, urging you to relish unique and flavourful sandwiches at bars, restaurants, and taverns in the area for only €3 (drinks not included). This culinary experience showcases local creativity and bolsters the district’s hospitality while offering prizes for the highest-rated sandwiches and raffles for participants voting via an exclusive web app.
This Saturday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., L’Incanto Cultural Space will present “The Snow Queen,” an ideal performance to connect with the festive spirit, based on the tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, published in 1844. Later that evening, at 9:00 p.m., a horror theatre piece will be performed by Crisol Carabal, featuring students from the Carabal Crucible Acting School. This Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., “Little Women,” an enchanting Theatrical-Musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, written by Nathalia Martínez and directed by…
by Crisol Carabal, performed by the students of the Crisol Carabal Acting School.
This weekend, you can experience the traditional Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree at the Town Hall, open for visiting from Monday to Friday until January 6, between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Throughout these days, commencing at 4:00 p.m., activities for children will be held in the squares of the Anaga villages, featuring bouncy castles, Christmas workshops, and even a polar bear.
This Saturday, at 7:30 p.m., the Tenerife auditorium will present “La bella susona” by Alberto Carretero, accompanied by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. This performance narrates the tale of a young Jewish woman from Seville in the 15th century who betrays her father by disclosing to her Christian knight lover a conspiracy of which she is the mastermind.
At 8:00 p.m. this Saturday, the Guimerá Theatre will showcase “En Otra Clave,” the most viewed programme on Canarian Television.
The activities of the Young District are considered a sure thing. This Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Casa de la Juventud Mascareño will host an Advanced 2D Animation workshop. Unleash your imagination and learn to create characters, storyboard, and develop animated sequences in a collaborative and engaging setting. Additionally, IES Tomás de Iriarte will kick off a workshop this Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., focusing on effective study techniques, including time management and the development of mental maps. On the same day, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the AAVV Valleseco will offer a session dedicated to unleashing creativity through Cosplay, where you’ll learn to design and craft detailed costumes of your favourite characters using sewing methods and create your own accessories and props.
On Saturday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Lázaro Siliuto Youth House will host a video game editing workshop. Participants will learn to design, programme, and edit their own games using widely-used tools such as Unity, merging theory with practice in a vibrant environment.
The British band Keane will present its 20th anniversary tour of “Hope and Fears,” alongside the charismatic Mika, who will perform “Que ta tête fleurisse toujours.” This event, featuring an opening act by Belén Aguilera and the Mariparty, will take place this Friday, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Palmetum Parking in Santa Cruz.
This weekend, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., various religious and cultural activities, markets, children’s events, scenic performances, musical events, traditional gatherings, and festivities will be part of the Patron Saint Celebrations in honour of San Andrés Apóstol and Santa Lucía in San Andrés.
