Santi Periel

Can it really be that time again? Primavera Sound is back (May 30 – Jun 3).

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A whimsical and poetic tour de force – an outlet for the rambling musings of a dreamer with no money and a whole lot of time (May 25).

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Do you ever feel that the only thing that’s stopping you from eating healthily is a lack of knowledge? We often eat bad foods purely because we don’t know how to cook better ones (May 31, 7pm).

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Just a bus ride away, this festival presents the opportunity to see just how creative short film directors are getting with new technology and 3D. (Apr 13–14)

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© Mark James

Gruff Rhys is part musician, part artist and part lucky bastard. (Apr 3rd, 8:30pm)

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Dum Dum Girls are any self-respecting indie kid’s ultimate wet dream – four pouty females with guitars and a penchant for 60s bubblegum pop. (Apr 5th, 9pm)

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In preparation for the concert, listen to their latest single, “Where Are Your People?” It is an addictive slice of pop perfection (Mar 31, 9.30pm).

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Sala Apolo describe Low as the “icons of slowcore.” Apparently Low don’t like that very much, but I’m not sure why, cos it sounds amazing (Mar 17, 8pm).

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Rustie’s coming to town! OK, so there’s a whole program of events. But that really is news enough. (Mar 9 & 23)

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Finally, a festival has come along that will allow us to truly celebrate Barcelona’s beers alongside some of the best beers in the world. (Mar 9–11)

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Mutuo used to be a crew of travelling nomads. Now they have a home in the heart of the Gothic quarter. (Feb 23 – Mar 16)

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David Rodigan thumb

There is probably a religion that has David Rodigan as its god.

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Every once in a while a crew come along who have a style, aesthetic and attitude that are so strong, they can turn their hand to anything they fancy. (Feb 24–26)

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If you haven’t already checked their debut album, Black Diamond, it is worth a listen or ten before the show. (Feb 18)

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Lucía Vasallo

MUTEK are an organization that was set up back in 2001 to promote the development of digital activity in sound, music and audiovisual art. (Feb 8–11)

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Francesc Guillamet

Ask most chefs and critics who they consider to be the world’s most influential chef and nine times out of ten they will cite Ferran. (Feb 2, 2012 – Feb 3, 2013)

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Head to the small space off Rambla del Raval and you’ll discover erotic paintings, audiovisual shows and grainy photographs. (Feb 2–19)

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© CCCB / Benet Román – La Chula Productions

Think about how much of your life you spend in front of a screen; there’s your computer, mobile phone, TV, cinema screens, security screens… (Jan 24 – May 28)

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Arctic Monkeys appear to be refreshingly unphased by the dwindling size of their fan base. (Jan 28)

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OK, so you’d be forgiven for thinking that these three came together after some ill-conceived plan to cash in on their matching first names. (Dec 8)

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Israeli trance duo Infected Mushroom will be staging a takeover for a huge main room set. (Dec 17)

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Fauna y Flora is the latest project from the VWorkshop Collective. Chances are, whether you realized it or not, you have seen their creations at some time in Barcelona. (Dec 1–18)

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Corentin Fohlen

The annual traveling exhibition offers the opportunity to see images from across the globe by the world’s top photojournalists. (Nov 23 – Dec 18)

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If you happened to catch the Night Slugs takeover at this year’s Sónar by night, chances are you already have tickets for their November show at Razzmatazz. (Nov 5)

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Barcelona is not a city that is short on club nights. However we could do with a few more that offer interesting artwork, international DJs and eclectic music policies. (Nov 19)

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