Terraces at street level and fashionable rooftops host all kinds of cultural activities
It is not news to say that **the beginning of summer is closely linked to the terraces . Going out for a drink with friends outdoors is one of the star routines of the summer season. If cultural activities, music or workshops are added to this without leaving the site, the result is ** GatoTerrazas , the Madrid event that turns any rooftop into a party.
In its fourth edition, GatoTerrazas runs 20 spaces that will host all kinds of free activities and with free admission. The theme that unites the event this year is to make dreams come true , as if it were children leaving school. The concept to have fun during these ten days is to stop living in black and white to dream in full color.
For all tastes and hobbies Those who are lucky enough to attend any of the meetings will be able to enjoy a wide range of proposals.
GatoTerrazas turns outdoor evenings into pure fun
Music lovers have a date on Friday June 21 at the Only You Atocha hotel, with a clandestine concert of which, as its name indicates, the identity of its protagonist will not be known until the same day. The Monday 24, at Picalagartos Sky-Bar, Patricia Benito reciting poetry, accompanied by a singer-songwriter and a violinist , will form the tonal trio of the night.
But who said you can't enjoy and learn at the same time? One of the strengths of GatoTerrazas is its workshops. **Nagore Arregui, a renowned barmaid, will give a cocktail workshop on Tuesday 25, in Zielou **. And those who want to contribute another point of view, the next day will be able to sign up for the photography workshop in Lamucca, by the gastronomic photographer Massimiliano Polles.
This year's theme is based on making dreams come true
However, not everything is going to be good eating. When a large part of the activities take place on the most popular rooftops in the capital, it is logical that the world of fashion also sneaks into the event. ** Pepa's Wardrobe will be in charge of offering a personal shopper session at Azotea Forus, on Thursday 27**. And, finally, the Saturday 29, each participant will be able to make their own accessories in the jewelry workshop, with the artisan firm Be Sabi Ceramics, in Lateral Castellana.
That's just the appetizer. In the rest of the terraces there are tastings of exotic liquors, Japanese cooking masterclasses, animations with the odd "waiter" infiltrated, even gifts for customers. And it is clear, attendees will be able to vote for their favorite establishment, which will be chosen as the "Best GatoTerraza 2019".
On June 20 there is already an excuse to go from terrace to terrace. The cats of Madrid come out in the sun to be served fun on a platter.
Musical performances, workshops and gastronomy come to the terraces of Madrid