Activities archive

We are going to have a picnic at one of the most beautiful parks in Barcelona! Volleyball, music, drinks, games and much more! Free beers are on us so join us this Thursday to have some fun and make new friends :)

Join us for a journey through the history of Barcelona and sports, from the birth of the first sports clubs in the city, continuing with the Popular Olympics and the 1992 Olympics to the present day.

We are going to a magical place that is called Tibidabo! Tibidabo is the tallest hill in the Serra de Collserola and is famous for a magnificent view of Barcelona, the incredible church and amusement park on its summit. It is definitely a must-visit place in Barcelona!

Julio Medem is one of the greatest film directors in Spain. In this online event we will learn about his life, filmography and will discuss movies such as "Sex and Lucy", "Ma Ma" (both with Penelopa Cruz) and much more!

There are so many beautiful beaches in Costa Brava and we´ll go to two of them: Tamariu and Aiguablava. We will have free time to enjoy the city and those amazing beaches. Don´t forget to take a swimming suit and a towel!

Spain is a country of festivals, especially during summer! Join our virtual event led by Cristina Revenga to learn about the most amazing fiestas in Spain, such as Tomatina de Buñol, San Fermin in Pamplona, battle of wines in Haro, Fiesta de Gracia and much more!

This week we’ll have a picnic on the beach to kick off in-person activities to a good start! Games, drinks, snacks, music, chats, frisbee and more in a great company! Beers are on us so join us this Friday to toast to a new activities season!

It is undeniable that Gaudí is one of the most important figures of architecture in Barcelona. However, there are other buildings from the same period that are impressive and were designed by other great architects. We are going to learn about the history of emblematic buildings of modernism and its architects!

Cinema fans cannot miss this virtual event! This Friday at 18h our professor Xavi will talk about censorship in the cinema of Francoist Spain. We will learn about the origin, taboo themes, blacklists and will see some scenes from the movies whose directors circumvented censorship with imagination.

Unfortunately, the impact of women in history is often underrated. Let’s find out more about important women in the history of Spain and their role in Spanish society and culture. Join us for a fascinating story this Wednesday at 18h!

This Friday 26/06 at 18h Georgina will tell us about El Raval, which is an exciting centre of museums and galleries, but also a centre of events, talks, workshops, concerts, and much more.

La Patum de Berga is one the biggest and greatest festival in Catalonia. It was even declared a World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the fascinating story about it which will be told by our teacher Eva on Friday 19th at 18:00!

Our teacher, Ana Belen, offers a unique experience of showing us how to cook a traditional Spanish paella! It will be live from her kitchen so you can follow along or take notes to prepare it later. Click on the event details link for a list of ingredients!

Join Cristina this Friday, 12/06 at 18h, in a free virtual event to discuss the famous Mediterranean diet and how it has evolved over time. What new products have we introduced into our diet. Why was cooking more popular in the past?

Celebrate the start of phase two this Wednesday, 10/06 at 18h, with our own Georgina to learn about Barcelona’s most emblematic museums and cultural establishments.

What is the meaning of a glass of wine? What are the most unknown Spanish wines? What does the harvest process consist of? What curiosities are there about this ancient drink? Find out with Joan this Friday at 18h!

Don't miss out on this extra special virtual event where our teacher Ana will show us how to make an authentic Spanish Gazpacho live from her kitchen! You can follow along in your own kitchen or take notes to make it later on. Follow the event link for more information on the ingredients and tools you´ll need to follow along.

Join Speakeasy’s own Ana to learn about media in Spain: press, television and radio. This Friday, 29/05 at 18h, we will cover Spain’s most important communication channels in this interactive virtual event.

Salvador Dalí is remembered as much for his extravagant persona and iconic mustache as he is for his creative output - which spanned painting, sculpture, and product and set design, as well as film. Join Speakeasy´s teacher Xavi in this interactive virtual event to learn about this legendary man this Wednesday, 27/05, at 18.30h.

Spanish painter Diego Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' is considered by many art historians to be the most complex and perfectly composed painting of all time. Find out why this painting has caused so much controversy and mystery this Friday at 18h!

Are you a fan of the Spanish series "La Casa de Papel" (Money Heist)? What about the popular Spanish band Vetusta Morla? Whether you know them or not join us this Wednesday to learn about this world famous Spanish series and band and find out how they're connected!

Join our own Xavi this Friday, 11/15 at 18.30h, in a virtual discussion about Barcelona’s famous centennial bars. Barcelona is fortunate to maintain these emblematic hundred-year-old establishments, located in historic buildings, now run by generations of their founding families. Join us to learn about and take note of these amazing historic gems to visit when they reopen!

Pablo Picasso, one of the world’s most well known artists, spent his most formative years in Barcelona. Join us this Wednesday, 11/05 at 18h, in a virtual discussion with our teacher Gina, to learn about Picasso’s history and his roots in our favorite Spanish city, Barcelona.

Anyone who has fallen in love with Barcelona has felt its indescribable magic. It’s no wonder that authors and filmmakers have also been inspired by the city’s charm! This Friday, 08/05 at 18h, our teacher, Néstor, will give us a vision of the art, architecture, gastronomy and culture of Barcelona ​​through the film directed by Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.