What are you up to this weekend?

Written by Julia on February 5th, 2010

Are you doing a language course in Salamanca? Have you taken a group trip to Salamanca and need means of entertainment? Wanting to make the most out of your visit to the stunning university city? Then don’t spend your weekend in the cafes, on the sofa or in bed; get out, look around and take advantage of a city with so much to offer. keeping yourself updated with the Mester activity guide, and of course here on our blog, there’s no excuse for being bored out of class! No matter what your taste is – whether it’s loud pop music and dancing til dawn or a quiet afternoon spent at an art gallery, we’ve got something for you!

Firstly, tonight: a stage production of Caligula, written by Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus, is being shown at the Liceo Theatre, right in the heart of Salamanca. Dealing with themes such as the difficulty of dealing with maturing into adulthood, the consequences of power and the existence (or lack) of love in ones life, the play is an epic and a must see for ny literature or theatre lover. Directed by Santiago Sanchéz Serra, tickets are available at 12, 16 and 20 Euros. The show starts at 21:00h tonight (Friday 5th February) – so you’ll leave just in time to start your night out!

The spooky imagery from Erwin Olaf

For a quieter following day, why not take a trip to one of Salamanca’s many art galleries? DA2 are hosting the best works of Dutch contemporary artist Erwin Olaf. Called “Darts of Pleasure“, the exhibition will occupy the entire ground floor of the gallery. The work on show, we can guarantee, will not leave you indifferent. From photos, to video footage to films, it really is worth a visit!

DA2 - one of Salamanca's great art galleries!

Furthermore, if art’s your thing, check out the new exhibition Visión de Oriente por Occidente. Hosted by the Santo Domingo de la Cruz gallery, the exhibition runs until 18th April. Bringing us memories of Persia, China, India and Japan, there is all manner of art and objects on display. From porcelain minatures, to paintings, maps and recordings, it really is a trip to another world and something to enjoy on a quiet afternoon weekend!

For a little more rowdy excitement, however, Sunday’s your day! Returning to the Liceo, the theatre will be showing “Flamenco 4 Estaciones” on Sunday 7th February at 18:00h. For 5 Euros, the show explains the theory, application and practice of one of Spain’s most traditional expressive art forms. With a distinctly pedological feel, the show is ideal for the younger audience, a truely family affair, communicating this typical Spanish dance to children and adults alike.

Learn about Flamenco!

No matter what it is you decide to do with your weekend, do something! Taking a language learning trip is a great experience and should be thoroughly taken advantage of, not spent watching tv or doing something you could do at home! So have a look at the activity guides, plan your day and open your eyes to all Salamanca has to offer!

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