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Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Events in Barcelona in July
Throughout July
MUJER, ETCETERA
Fundacion Privada Foto Colectania (c/Julian Romea 6, tel: 93 217 1626 u Diagonal (Lines 3 & 5)
This photographic exhibition displays the world of women and the fashion industry. There will be photos from Karl Lagerfeld, William Klein and Henri Cartier-Breson and images of glamour icons like Helena Christensen, Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall.
Throughout July
UN TEATRO SIN TEATRO
MACBA (Plaza de los �ngeles 1, tel: 93 412 0810 www.macba.es)
This exhibit displays how theatre has evolved through the decades. There will be over 800 art pieces representing the transformation of stages.
Throughout July
APROPA'T A LA CIENCIA
El Palau Robert (Pg Gracia 107, tel: 93 238 8091 u Diagonal (Lines 3 & 5)
El Palau Robert presents a fun way to explore science. This exhibition is divided into eight sections, ranging from a closer look at great scientists to robotics to renewable energy.
Throughout July
COLONIAL MEXICAN POTTERY
Museu de Ceramica (Avda. Diagonal 686, tel: 93 280 1621 u Palau Reial (Line 3)
Museu de Ceramica presents pottery from Puebla de los Angeles, a city in Mexico founded in 1531 by Spanish conquerors. These pieces date back to the 17th century with influences from China, Spain and Italy.
Throughout July
MOSTRA DE TURISME JUVENIL
Centre d'Informacion i Assessorament per a Joves (c/Sant Oleguer 6, tel:93 442 2939 u Paral-lel (Line 2) or Liceu (Line 3)
Youth travel exhibition. There will be a workshop on creative travel writing and discussions for new travel ideas among the destinations represented.
Throughout July
EL REI DE LA CASA
Palau de la Virreina (La Rambla 99, tel: 93 316 1000 u Liceu (Line 3)
The purpose of this exhibition is to show how the traditional idea of childhood has evolved and claims that today's youths are growing up much faster than they were 30 years ago.
Throughout July
LEE MILLER: PICASSO EN PRIVAT
Museu Picasso (c/Montcada 15, tel: 93 256 3000 u Jaime I (Line 4)
Lee Miller, an American photographer, shares some personal photos of her good friend Picasso. There are pictures of Picasso with his family and his portraits of Lee dressed up as a harlequin.
Throughout July
WILLIAM HOGARTH: UP & DOWN: IRONIA Y CRITICA SOCIAL
CaixaForum (Avda. Marques de Camillas 6-8, tel: 93 476 8600 u Espanya (Lines 1 & 3)
Exhibitions, lectures and films revealing the work of 18th century English painter, William Hogarth, of 'Election Series' and Gin Lane fame-presenting the artist's satirical view of English society.
Until July 20
HYPER-ARCHITECTURE AND HYPER-DESIGN
Casa Asia (Avda. Diagonal 371, tel: 93 368 0320 u Diagonal (Lines 1 & 3)
José Manuel Ballester showcases 28 large format photos of grandiose architecture in flourishing China. These images are representative of the economic and social transformations occurring in China.
Until July 22
DONA: UN COS, UNA VIDA
Edifici Forum (Rbla. Prim 2, tel: 93 209 5800 u El Maresme (Line 4)
This exhibition is an exploration of the female universe from physiology to social aspects. There are interactive exhibitions of the development of the female body and the process of fertilisation.
July 9
SEBASTIAN BACH
Sala Bikini (c/Deu i Mata 105, tel: 93 322 0800 u Cristina (Line 3)
Former Skid Row singer returns with his self-titled band, playing tracks from their latest album 'Angel Down' and some new songs.
Until July 9
MANON
Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla 51-59, tel: 93 485 9913 u Liceu (Line 3)
This opera is a story of a beautiful girl who is torn between choosing true love and a life of luxury. Unlike other operas, 'Manon' contains spoken dialog.
July 10
JULIETA VENEGAS
Pueblo Español (Marques de las Comillas 13, tel: 90 210 1212 Bus 13 & 55 u Espanya (Lines 1 & 3)
Spicy Grammy Award-winning Venegas comes bearing 'Limon y sal'. This Latin pop-rocker has topped the charts with her upbeat rhythms.
July 13 & 14
SUMMERCASE
Barcelona: Parc del Forum (Rambla Prim 2 to 4 u El Maresme-Forum (Line 4)
Summercase returns with four stages offering artists playing both indoor and outdoor stages. Line-up includes Jarvis Cocker, Arcade Fire, The Chemical Brothers, PJ Harvey, Mika, The Jesus and Mary Chain, DJ Shadow, 2manydjs, The Flaming Lips, Lily Allen, Air and Phoenix.
July 12
ALPHA BLONDY
Pueblo Espanol (Marques de las Comillas 13, tel: 90 210 1212 Bus 13 & 55 u Espanya (Lines 1 & 3) July 12
Alpha Blondy reincarnate Bob Marley in his spiritual and progressive reggae tones.
July 17
JOSE FELICIANO
Luz de Gas (Muntaner 246, tel: 93 209 7711 u Diagonal (Lines 1 & 3) www.luzdegas.com)
'Soundtrack of My Life' is a fitting title for the latest album charting the long and illustrious career of this much loved Puerto Rican guitarist with his unmistakable voice.
July 21-30
NORMA
Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla 51-59, tel: 93 485 9913 u Liceu (Line 3)
One of Vincenzo Bellini's greatest operas, 'Norma' is a story of a priestess who finds out that her husband has fallen in love with another young woman and tries to get revenge by killing her children.
July 28
FESTIVAL CRUILLA DE CULTURAS
Various venues including Teatro Monumental, Parc Central and Playa del Varador (see website www.cruilladecultures.com for more)
Muchachito Bombo Infierno July 6, Daara J, Doudou N'Diaye Rose and Vivian N'Dour July 14 and La Mala Rodriguez, July 28.
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