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MADRID, SPAIN. Where would you like to go today — without having to leave the city? MADbudget has prepared a weekly guide of activities for you to enjoy. Many of them are free, or for a small fee, so get ready to have fun in the city and be sure to check This Week in Madrid regularly for weekly updates!
GET READY FOR A FIGHT… A PILLOW FIGHT!!
Via Pixel y Dixel
I´m sure you´ve had a few pillow fights at home, maybe with your friends or siblings. But – have you ever imagined an outdoor pillow fight against hundreds of people? That´s the concept behind “Pillow Fight Madrid.” There are only two conditions: Bring your pillow and have fun!
Where: El Retiro Park (entrance via Moyano).
When: Saturday, May 16th at 12:30pm.
More information here: Madrid Pillow Fight
MADRID DOES THE CHOTIS: SAN ISIDRO 2015
Chulapos dancing a chotis | vía Madrid Smart Rentals
Like every year, Madrid celebrates the festival of San Isidro, the capital´s patron saint. Once again, the Madrileños will squeeze into their traditional suits and dresses to go to the Prairie of San Isidro. The grand holiday itself is celebrated on May 15th, but there will be activities and events occurring from the 9th until the 17th.
Where: In different parts of Madrid.
When: May 9th – 17th.
More information here: San Isidro Madrid
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Night view of Prado Museum | vía El Corso
Madrid comes together to celebtrate the International Day of the Museum (May 17th). The night of May 16th, various museums around the city will open their doors during the nighttime so that the museumgoers can enjoy their favorite paintings under the moonlight.
Where: Museums in Madrid.
When: The night of May 16th.
More information here: Programación Noche de los Museos
STREET ART IN LAVAPIÉS
Street art in Lavapies | Tania Mtnez-Raposo
The historic and multicultural Lavapiés neighborhood embraces the event C.A.L.L.E 2015. There will be a display of street art and painted murals, showcases and other outdoor spaces in the neighborhood where national and international artists will come together to participate.
Where: Lavapiés.
When: From May 7th – 21st.
More information here: C.A.L.L.E 2015
ANIMALS AND PHARAOHS
vía Es Madrid
For many, it would be impossible to imagine their lives without their pets. Something similar occurred – not taking into consideration the large distances – in the Ancient Egyptian era. It is not a secret that the Egyptians adored cats… they even mummified them. Now, the “Animals and Pharaohs” exhibition goes more into depth with this cultural theme and shows the function and importance of the animal figure during the pharaonic rule.
Where: Caixaforum Madrid (Paseo del Prado 36, metro: Atocha).
When: All week long, from 10:00am – 8:00pm. Goes until August 23rd.
More information here: http://agenda.obrasocial.lacaixa.es/-/animales-y-faraones