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Music 
11th February 2023 ‘ALIYA CYCON PROJECT’ PLAY ‘LA BATISFERA’ ON FEBRUARY 17th! (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
Based in Valencia, Aliya Cycon Project (ACP) dances between styles of Global Fusion music with strong influences from Andalusia, the Middle East and the Balkans. Talented leader Aliya Cycon was the first female oud player to graduate from the renowned Berklee College of Music in 2016. Although she is American, Aliya sings in Spanish, Arabic, […]
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Music 
11th February 2023 ‘MARINO JAZZ’ IN CABANYAL IS NOW OPEN!
Discover the best of the city’s jazz scene at a new venue in Cabanyal, that channels a relaxed 1950s aesthetic. An old boat lookout has just been converted into a 1950s-inspired jazz club in the heart of the El Cabanyal district. Recreating the relaxed vibe of the ‘50s speakeasy, the ‘Mercabanyal’ group has opened Marino […]
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Music 
10th February 2023 ‘PAYOH SOUL REBEL’ SINGS AT ‘TEATRE EL MUSICAL’ ON FEBRUARY 24th WITH ‘ALES CESARINI QUARTET’!
ALES CESARINI QUARTET featuring PAYOH SOUL REBEL. The double bass player Ales Cesarini presents the ‘Black Mantra’ album at ‘Teatre el Musical’ on February 24th. It is a look at the different ways of understanding music, without any kind of prejudice, from his experience in disciplines such as world music or reggae, to jazz in […]
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food and drink 
9th February 2023 A SECRET GEM IN THE HEART OF THE CITY: VOLTERETA MANHATTAN
‘Voltereta Manhattan’ is a hidden treasure in Valencia. A speakeasy restaurant that thrives off word of mouth. During the prohibition from 1920 to the early 30s, speakeasies were establishments where alcoholic beverages were illegally served in the United States. To avoid detection by the authorities, the clientele of these bars were encouraged to speak quietly. […]
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Music 
8th February 2023 INDIE POP BANDS, MORNING DRIVERS AND PEEPSHOW TO PLAY AT SALA MOON ON FEBRUARY 25TH!
‘Morning Drivers’ are an indie pop-rock band from Ibiza that have produced danceable rhythms and catchy choruses. Miguel Serra, Luis Iglesias, Mariano Costa, Miquel M. Thomas and Sebastian Budding formed their band halfway through 2013, but it was not until 2015 that they began composing their first work: “Perspectiva”. After the album was released in […]
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craft beer 
7th February 2023 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE GLASS: A UNIQUE BEER TASTING AT LAS CERVEZAS DEL MERCADO DE COLÓN
We’ve all heard of wine tasting. But perhaps less on beer tasting. However, with the increasing popularity of craft beer and Valencia’s budding beer scene, something ought to be done to correct this! Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón seeks to give credibility to the world of craft beer through a special tasting this week […]
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Music 
6th February 2023 A RISING STAR IN FLAMENCO MUSIC: CATCH SOLEÁ MORENTE AT FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA ON FEBRUARY 10th!
Flamenco singer, Soleá Morente, is due to perform this Friday night at Fundación Bancaja in Plaza de Tetuán. Following her traditional roots, Morente fuses the essence of the genre with a variety of musical styles. The concert, organised by the Bancaja Foundation with the collaboration of Pavasal, will take place on Friday 10th February at […]
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Art 
5th February 2023 ART FOR THE SOUL: THE WORKS OF SCULPTOR JAUME PLENSA AT ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ UNTIL MARCH 19th!
“I invite you to imagine silence. The poet is the soul of a society.” Fundación Bancaja in Plaza de Tetuán is currently displaying the works of Spanish artist, Jaume Plensa. As a renowned sculptor in international contemporary art, Plensa is known for his depictions of the human face. The exhibition includes 100 pieces dating from […]
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Art 
4th February 2023 CRISIS PASSES, ART IS FOREVER…THE LASTING IMPACT OF JOAN GENOVÉS AT ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ UNTIL APRIL 16th!
Trained at the School of Fine Arts in Valencia, Joan Genovés is a Spanish painter with a timeless artistic discourse. Concerned with the need to renew Spanish art and the role of the artist in society, Genovés was committed to democratic ideals. His work tied into social and political thought as well as contemporary art […]
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Sports 
3rd February 2023 CYCLING! VOLTA A LA COMUNITAT VALENCIANA
The 74th edition of Volta a La Comunitat Valenciana, a five-day cycle race, will take place from February 1st to the 5th. Racing in Eastern Spain, some of the biggest names in cycling will compete and many for the first time this season. There are 19 teams participating and a total of 130 international riders. […]
