The final weekend before summer break brings us many daytime plans, like the new edition of Brunch in the Park that’ll feature a concert from Marco Carola, among others. Plus, this weekend will be complete with film screenings for the whole public. Are you up for it?
THURSDAY, July 27
“Free movies at the beach”
Tonight, we have a date with a summer screening at the beach. Like every Thursday, we can enjoy cinema in the fresh air on the Sant Sebastià beach in Barcelona. An event that calls to curious people and film fans alike for a quality summer night.
This time, we’ll be able to enjoy Sing Street, an Irish film that’s been nominated for a Golden Globe award for best comedy or musical. A short film that takes place in Dublin in the ’80s when Conor, a teenager who suffers a change to his comfortable lifestyle immerses himself in rock music and forms his own band. A feature film from John Carney that’s more than recommendable. A youthful comedy that’s entertaining and funny.
It’s a special night that calls for a picnic on the beach, but if you prefer to adventure through a particularly emblematic neighborhood of Barcelona and snack on something from the numerous bars here, we leave you with our selection of the restaurants and bars of Barceloneta.
Time: 9pm
Price: Free entrance
FRIDAY, July 28
“Sala Montjuic”
The best cinematographic productions return, thanks to the Sala de Montjuic, many people’s favorite outdoor cinema event. Sala de Montjuic brings us a selection of the best films from now and forever, the possibility to have a picnic with friends or as a couple, and a series of concerts before the short film.
This Friday, we’ll be able to enjoy The General, starring Buster Keaton — a silent film with captions in Spanish. The film narrates the life of Johnny Gray, a southern train engineer, and his romance with Anabelle Lee and a locomotive (The General). The feature film centers on the period of economic recession, back in 1861, when Johnny tries to enlist. Without a doubt, a classic in film world.
Time: Concert: 8:45pm / Movie 10pm
Price: From 6€
“Mas i mas festival 2017”
The 15th edition of the San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival arrives this Friday to Barcelona’s Palau de la Música with a special concert from Imany, who will be responsible for giving the starting shot for a much-anticipated evening. The pop and soul artist will use the occasion to promote her latest album, “The Wrong Kind of War.”
We’ll be able to complete our evening with a little snack from Buenaventura Café, a project made with love, passion, sincerity, transparency, and a social consciousness. A restaurant located just a block away from Palau de la Música.
Hours: From July 28 to September 3
Price: On their website
SATURDAY, July 29
“Tomorrowland”
The renowned Belgian musical lands in Barcelona this Saturday. One of the most well-attended and spectacular festivals on the international stage arrives here to an electronic rhythm. An unprecedented event that’ll take place at Can Zam, in Santa Coloma de Gramamet.
An event where we’ll be able to listen to artists like Steve Angello, Axwell, Dimitri Vegas or David Guetta, among others. A time in which a multitude of surprises await, and that’ll try to replicate the same success it had in Belgium. It’s sure to be spectacular!
Hours: 6pm a 6am
Price: Varies
“Ice Age: Collision Course”
The most fun group of animals returns to the big screen in a weekend feature at the Filmoteca de Catalunya. This weekend, we have a date with cinema thanks to Ice Age 5: Collision Course. We’ll be able to enjoy ourselves — and so will the kids — at two times: one on Saturday and the other on Sunday.
The screening will take place at 5pm and will last 94 minutes, after which we can grab a bite to eat at the legendary Bar Cañete, in El Raval. It’s a timeless bar with varying culinary offerings.
Time: Saturday and Sunday at 5pm
Price: 2€
SUNDAY, July 30
“Brunch in the park”
The Sunday festival has changed location to settle in the Joan Brossa Gardens for the summer season. A festival that brings the renowned Italian DJ Marco Carola. Newly landed in Ibiza, where we can see him every week as a resident of the white island, he’ll bring a house session like the ones we’re accustomed to.
Plus, we’ll be able to open our mouths with Neverdogs and Simina Grigoriu. A daytime event that returns to intensify these summer days. As always, we’ll be able to get something to eat from La Porca before going up to Montjuic.
Hours: From 1 to 10pm
Price: From 11€
Text: Alejandro Moneva
Header photo: Imany
