The month ahead in English

Concert: Coldplay

Vicente Calderón Stadium
20/05/2012
Alternative rock sounds from the great Coldplay as they continue to explore new musical teritory. Tickets from 50€
Contact Info:
SOLD OUT!

Comedy: Freshly Squeezed

Alfil Comedy Bar, Calle Pez 40, Metro Noviciado
Thursday 24th May 2012 22hrs
Stand up and Improv show. 6€ on the door includes one drink.
Contact Info:
www.facebook.com/jajahaspain

Comedy: Giggling Guiri Comedy Club presents Nick Doody

Teatro Alfil (C/ Pez, 10 Metro Novciado)
Sat 26th May
Nick is an institution in Edinburgh ´s greatest comedy festival & did a 14 night special run of a 'Greatest Hits show'. It was instantly critically acclaimed and we are delighted to present this brilliant, and already proven, show in Madrid englishwarehouse discount Code EWND20 for tickets at 15€ , enter code on comedyinspain website.Discounted tickets also available at Triskel Tavern & Carmencita Bar 19:30 (NOT 18:00 AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED)
Contact Info:
http://www.comedyinspain.com/

Social Event: Eurovision Song Contest Party

J&J Books & Coffee (20:00 to 02:00)
Sat 26th May
Every year we celebrate the joy that is Eurovision, usually in my house but it seems to have grown beyond me and my desire to clean up after everyone. So, this year the party is in J&J. Dressing in the custom of your chosen country, either your own of just some country you feel like dressing as, is STRONGLY encouraged. It's not difficult. It could be as lame as a t-shirt that says "Mind the Gap". If you wanna be that lame. If you choose to not dress as a country stereotype and rather come in a glittering top hat and pink bow-tie(my attire from last year) , that is also quite acceptable. If you are not familiar with Eurovision, kick yourself. And then follow the link's below. There's the official link for Baku 2012, and some youtube links from some of last year's memorable performances. Also, there will be a sweeps where you can pay money and get a country out of a hat. more on that later. also, some other activities and drink specials. Not sure what the drink specials will be but it will only be available to those properly attired from Eurovision, judged by myself, Ben Oakley your co-host or another J&J employee on duty. so make sure you've proven your point. There will also be traditional foods from participating countries that is on me and Ben. You're welcome. It sounds terrible and you may think so even more after following the links below, but it is NOT. It's the party of the year. Don't miss it.
Contact Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/332726766795286/

Concert: Festival de Otoño En Primavera

Wedbesday9thMay to Sunday 3rd June 2012
Theatre, Music and Dance at the 29th Autumn Festival
Contact Info:
www.madrid.org/fo

Trade Fair: Feria del Libro

Parque de Buen Retiro, Metro Retiro
Friday 25th May to Sunday 10th June 2012
Open air annual book fair dating back to 1933. Over 200 booksellers. Book signings
Contact Info:
www.ferialibromadrid.com

Concert: Bruce Springsteen

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
17/06/2012
The boss is back in Spain and as always very welcome. This gig is to feature tracks from a new album plus old favourites. One not to miss. Tickets from 65€
Contact Info:
www.doormusic.com, www.ticketmaster.es

Intercambio: Cañas and Conversation

Carmencita Bar (C/ San Vicente Ferrer 5, M: Noviciado)
Every Tues 20hrs onwards
Drop by on Tuesdays for our language exchange evenings, come practice your spanish, meet new friends and do some networking
Contact Info:
carmencita.bar.madrid@gmail.com

Other: Madrid Live FM

Broadcast from www.radiocirculo.es from Circulo de Bellas Artes
Every Tuesdays 18:30hrs and Wednesdays 09:30hrs
The only English-language radio programme: the arts, entertainment and social scene in Madrid, and is the only medium interviewing English-speaking celebrities without dubbing or subtitles!
Contact Info:
www.radiocirculo.es Listen on 100.4FM