March 2010

Speak up—what could you never give up?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:28:15 GMT

As Spain considers the introduction of a full smoking ban before the end of 2010, and the knock-on effects of people giving up the tobacco vice, we considered the sacrifices that people just aren't ready to make—we asked nine Barcelona residents to tell us what one thing they could never go without.

Speak up–what could you never give up?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:16:20 GMT

As a full smoking ban approaches in Spain, and smokers contemplate whether to give up the cigarettes, we asked nine Barcelona residents what they could never sacrifice

String it out

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:42:08 GMT

Barcelona welcomes the inauguration of a new festival dedicated to puppets

Celts up

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:35:32 GMT

Celebrate Celtic culture with music, comedy and St. Patrick's Day fun

A song and dance

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:28:27 GMT

Following a successful run in London, The Opera Show hits Barcelona featuring the most popular arias in the business and some outrageous costumes

Get your soul back

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:12:22 GMT

If you're a fan of black music, the place to head each year in March is the small town of Salt, just next-door to Girona, for its Black Music Festival

Music talk

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:57:23 GMT

We asked two UK DJs/producers about their experiences of making and playing music here in Barcelona

Worth seeing

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:48:09 GMT

Starting in March at Razzmatazz, 'Band to Watch' will give up-and-comers a slot in the spotlight

I've got it!

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:31:14 GMT

Despite the Castilian name, expect American music from group Yo La Tengo

Street life: Carrer Francisco Giner

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT

This Gràcia street is the place to come for unusual shops, special restaurants and a chess school

Smoke free

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:15:52 GMT

Spain's anti-smoking laws are due to get tougher in January 2011

Gun for hire

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:04:13 GMT

In February 2009, Barcelona was shocked by the shooting of a local businessman in broad daylight—but such firearm murders are thankfully rare in the city

Playing overseas

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:50:54 GMT

Two pro basketball players from the US tell us what it's like to play for the FC Barcelona team

What's for lunch: Arabia

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:28:00 GMT

This Middle Eastern restaurant features a range of tasty meat dishes and some kitsch decor