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OFFF has spread as far afield as New York, Paris and Lisbon, and now prides itself on consistently inspiring and nurturing new generations of talent (May 17–19).

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The actress and musician is currently touring Europe with her latest album Stage Whisper, a double-sided release combining new tracks and live recordings (May 16, 8pm).

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FICOMIC

Superheroes, robots and video games await at Barcelona’s 30th International Comic Fair. (May 3–6)

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Celebrating both his mastery of technique and his rich variety of themes, the exhibition offers a chronological overview of Goya’s oeuvre. (Until Jun 24)

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A colorful mélange of ballerinas, clowns, filmmakers, actors and above all, puppets and puppeteers. (Mar 16–25)

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British alt-indie group Tindersticks are set to play Casino l’Aliança following the release of their ninth studio album The Something Rain (Mar 20, 9pm).

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Evidently not the sort to do things by halves, Barcelona party outfit The Monkey Bar celebrates its second birthday this month with a twelve-hour extravaganza. (Mar 10 from 5pm)

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Back in 1976, Barcelona’s Galería Eude welcomed David Hockney with an exhibition on his graphic work of the 1960s. (Jan 19 – Mar 29)

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The solo project of French electro-indie guru Anthony Gonzalez, M83’s music is spacey, striking and atmospheric. (Mar 9 at 8pm)

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As the name suggests, these occasional events are informal artistic meetings, bringing together dancers, choreographers and other artists from across Spain and Europe. (Feb 18–19)

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Described as a collaborative creative community, MOB aims to provide sort of artistic playground for creative types. (Feb 18)

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You Are All I See by Active Child was one of the semi-hidden gems of last year's musical releases. (Feb 16)

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The Sounds are worth catching live; their shows are, in their own words, “energy, pure energy." (Feb 9)

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The sad truth is that Barcelona is a rather miserable place to be right now. The city is shrouded in a fog of depression, and for those living and working here it is all but impossible to avoid. (Jan 16 – Mar 12)

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English alt-dance band Friendly Fires strike Barcelona, ready to light up Razzmatazz with their infectiously energetic tracks. (Dec 10)

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This year’s theme has been inspired by guerrilla art, unauthorized or spontaneous pieces created in a bid to take hold of public spaces. (Oct 20 – Dec 30)

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The New Raemon is the alter ego of Catalan singer-songwriter Ramón Rodríguez, on tour following the success of his sixth album. (Jan 13)

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With its basic shapes and bright colors, Barcelona-based artist Sabine Finkenauer's work shows the world from a convincingly childlike perspective. (Dec 2 – Jan 6)

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Toro Y Moi is something special. His music blends synth-pop with 70s funk and light, effortless vocals to create a unique summer-soul sound. (Dec 5)

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Parisian music collective Nouvelle Vague are famed for resurrecting punk classics in a stripped-back bossa nova style. (Dec 15)

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You might not know Els Catarres, but if you spent the summer in Barcelona you probably know “Jenifer.” (Nov 11 & 12)

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Famed for their Dylanesque hit “Take Off Your Sunglasses," Ezra Furman & the Harpoons write slightly old-fashioned and very American indie rock with thoughtful, poetic lyrics. (Nov 27)

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If you're an art buff, a comic book geek or something in between, you're bound to appreciate Enric Font's solo exhibit Bon dia, Senyor Strumpff. (Sep 22 – Nov 30)

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Another world-class roster of DJs are lined up to play Razzmatazz. This month's highlights include João Miguel and Luciano Oliveira, better known as The Twelves. (Nov 12)

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Independent film festival l’Alternativa returns to CCCB this month, celebrating its 18th birthday with another exciting selection of international films and documentaries. (Nov 11–19)

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