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- Urban Culture
- Ottawa
2023 European Union Cultural Fair
“The European Union Cultural Fair” showcases the rich cultural heritage of the EU Member States through live music, folk dance performances, games and activities for children, as well as tastings of traditional European foods and beverages.
Jun 11, 2023
- Performing arts
- Toronto
La Verbena de la Paloma (Festival of the Dove)
Zarzuela, a traditional Spanish operetta that combines theater with music and reflects the folk culture spirit of Madrid, has experienced a rebirth showcased in performances such as La Verbena de la Paloma at the Toronto Operetta Theatre.
May 5 – May 7, 2023
- Visual arts
- Ottawa
Picasso's La Celestina series
Part of the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death and the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic presence between Canada and Spain, this exhibition presents the complete existing collection of the “Celestina” series, the last engravings made by Picasso.
May 5 – Jun 2, 2023
- Visual arts
- Ottawa
From Goya to Dalí: From Whim to Nonsense
The exhibition brings together two groundbreaking Spanish artists: Goya was a forerunner of contemporary art and Dalí one of its greatest exponents worldwide.
Feb 17 – Feb 26, 2023
- Film
- Vancouver
The Volunteer at the 2022 European Union Film Festival in Vancouver
Directed by Nely Reguera, “The Volunteer” represents Spain at the 2022 edition of the EUFF in Vancouver.
Nov 19, 2022
- Film
- Toronto
The Volunteer at the 2022 European Union Film Festival in Toronto
Directed by Nely Reguera, “The Volunteer” represents Spain at the 2022 edition of the EUFF in Toronto.
Nov 19, 2022
- Film
- Ottawa
The Volunteer at the 2022 European Union Film Festival in Ottawa
Directed by Nely Reguera, “The Volunteer” represents Spain at the 2022 edition of the EUFF in Ottawa.
Nov 19, 2022
- Architecture
- Ottawa
Douglas Cardinal granted the Order of the Civil Merit
Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, known for his works inspired by nature, sustainability and the environment, will be bestowed as Commander of the Order of the Civil Merit, granted by His Majesty King Felipe VI, in a ceremony at the Embassy of Spain.
Nov 4, 2022
- Film
- Ottawa
2022 Ottawa Spanish Film Festival
This year’s edition of the Festival features a representative selection of recent Spanish films that will give Canadian audiences a taste of all the creativity, history, and talent of today’s Spanish cinema.
Oct 6 – Oct 26, 2022
- Visual arts
- Ottawa
Puentes-Bridges-Ponts by Teresa Esteban
In “Puentes-Bridges-Ponts,” Spanish artist Teresa Esteban captures the souls of five cities –Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Madrid and Barcelona– building bridges between Spain and Canada.
Oct 5 – Oct 23, 2022
- Film
- Ottawa
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2022
This year’s edition of the “Ottawa International Animation Festival,” North America’s oldest and largest animation festival, features two Spanish films: “Unicorn Wars” by Albert Vasquez and “Bonjour Douala” by José Ramón Bas.
Sep 22 – Sep 24, 2022
- Heritage
- Online
Canadian Hispanists Tribune at the Cervantes Institute in Madrid
Prestigious professors from Canada will debate the situation of Spanish and Hispanist Studies in this country, and state their desires and challenges.
Jul 18, 2022