Light Provicianas and Saffron Varieties
MUSIC. After the storm, calm always comes. Although we have had to wait, The San Isidro festivities are back stronger than ever . With all sanitary measures in order, culture takes over Madrid this weekend , starting with an enviable musical repertoire.
The heterogeneity of genres will be the highlight of the panorama. How could it be otherwise will be present chotis or zarzuela, but also rock, pop or electronic . The concerts will begin on Friday with the help of Nunatak and Sofia Ellar but also the guitar Mikel Erentxun in Condeduque.
On May 15, the XXXVI Madrilenian Dance Festival will take place , the music of Corizonas and the dance show performed by the Psico Ballet. But on Saturday it is going strong with performances like the one by the Mala Rodríguez, dani or the Mexican Axolotls. On Sunday the main course is served from the morning with the performances of The Fantastic Band, Fetén Fetén and the group Los Zigarros.
It will be an hour later when the most traditional moment arrives with The Federation of Traditional Madrid Groups: traditional dances, zarzuelas... And finally, at vermouth time, the popular singer Don Patricio will perform at Matadero, and Aurora & The Betrayers, at the Entrevías auditorium.
Concerts, no, big concerts!
FOR ALL. Fortunately, the music will also be aimed at the little ones. Between performances, he sneaks Petit Pop, with a fun family concert in which to make everyone sing. Will be Moo! the one dedicated especially to children using words, lights, manager, humor and fantasy. Finally, The Fantastic Band will be in charge of conquering the whole family with their live music and a show called: 2020. An odyssey on stage.
Another novelty this year is the special emphasis on inclusivity. It is because of that some of the performances will have interpretation in sign language . The musical programming, both this last one and the previous one, will take place in the Center for Contemporary Culture Condeduque, in Matadero Madrid and in the Auditorium of the Parque Forestal de Entrevías . Tickets will go on sale two days before each performance on the website.
Also music for children.
MORE MUSIC. Everyone has got down to work with the celebration of San Isidro. The Livianas Provincialas cuplé, theater and cabaret company They bring us on Saturday one of the plans that we have missed the most in this time: the vervain! Accompanied by Saffron Varieties , they are going to give a most traditional concert singing their best songs on Saturday, May 15, at the Lázaro Carreter cultural center , in Marques de Vadillo. In addition, they will present their collaboration 'Ves tranquil', a chotis against street harassment with lyrics by sabina magpie. Free entrance!
MORE VERBENA. It shows that we miss going to a festival, perhaps for this reason, most plans for this weekend go hand in hand with this lifestyle. On May 15 and 16, the Festival of the Design Market also arrives . In MEEU, First floor of the Chamartín Station, he will stay for a weekend full of performances, gastronomy and design.
They will put the music artists such as Papa Topo, Soleda Vélez, Centauros, Cosmen, Roldán and the popular group Ladilla Rusa . In the Space X, art will take place . It will be a space dedicated to exhibitions on illustration, portraits, photography, installations, etc.
When the designers close their stalls, the party begins. The After Market starts at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. of Saturday. Everyone moves to the outside terrace to dance with two DJ sessions: Héctor Bedmar and Javi Redondo.
And the Design Market has kept a special spot for gastronomy with La Esquina Gourmet, a new space dedicated to quality and exclusive products such as preserves, gourmet oils or creative pastry. Among the plans, there will even be an express bingo, raffling designer products and, obviously, a demonstration of chotis In all rules. (May 15 and 16, in MEEU. Admission: €3.20)
AND NOW, TO EAT. What is a weekend without gastronomic plans? Taking advantage of the San Isidro festivities, it is a great opportunity to delight ourselves with the famous donuts From the capital. In Horno San Onofre they continue to be made in an artisanal way and there's for all the tastes.
Let's eat donuts!
First, the dumb and the smart . The former do not have any glaze, but the latter are covered with egg white or yolk and lemon. In second place, Santa Clara donuts . These are served covered with dry white meringue. And finally, the French, with chopped almonds and sugar . Traditional sweets in traditional bakeries such as Horno San Onofre.
To continue with the traditions, you can also opt for La Mallorquina . The popular pastry shop prepares three versions of the donuts this weekend. Tontas, with a touch of anise, Listas with a lemon fondant coating, and those from Santa Clara, with dry meringue.
San Isidro 2021