Once the middle of August has passed, one of the most anticipated events of the cultural agenda of the summer in the province of Cordova: More than a thousand people from Mellaria will perform the classic by Lope de Vega ‘Fountain of sheep’ in the streets of the municipality of the same name.
Thus, Fuente Obejuna is the focus of the leisure proposals of a weekend in which the slow August wind continues to be present with many Cordobans still on holiday. Among the alternatives to fill free time, in addition to theatre, there are summer cinema, exhibitions and musical events, with flamenco as the protagonist.
‘Fuenteovejuna’, all together
One of the most famous phrases of the Spanish theatre will sound loud again, one more year, in the Cordoba municipality of Obejuna Fountainwhich like every August, attends its appointment with the representation of the classic Lope de Vega in which the inhabitants of the municipality participate.
On this occasion, the person responsible for the direction of the work is Monica Mayena native of the town, a graduate in Dramatic Arts from the Higher School of Córdoba and who has participated in the performance as an actress in other editions.
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The play is performed from August 21 to 25in the Lope de Vega square in Fuente Obejuna, in a single performance at 10:00 p.m., with doors opening at 9:00 p.m. In total, there will be five performances between Wednesday and Sunday.
Mikel Izal, in Priego
After passing through the capital in May, Mikel Izal He returns to the province with a concert in Priego de Córdoba this Friday, August 23, with a concert initially scheduled for July 13 and which had to be postponed due to an emergency operation.
Flamenco on the terrace
The program continues Flamenco on the terracewith 36 shows scheduled at the Visitor Reception Centre (CRV) between June and September. On Friday 23 July, Jorge del Pino will perform. Free admission until full capacity.
Heartfelt concerts
The Viana Palace will host a new performance of the ‘Conciertos Sentidos’ programme this Friday, 23 August. On this occasion, the following artists will take to the stage: ‘Cairdean’This musical group was founded in Córdoba in 2008 and is made up of musicians from very diverse backgrounds, both in style and training, who share an interest in Celtic, folk and, in particular, Irish music. At 10:00 p.m.
Music in the Ambigú de la Axerquía
On Friday, August 23, double session at the Ambigú de la Axerquía, with the performance of the Argentine band ‘End of the World’ and Volpina DJ. At 10:00 p.m.
In the heat of flamenco
The ‘In the Heat of Flamenco’ cycle continues at the Fosforito Flamenco Center with the performance this Saturday, August 24, of Rose of Mary singing and Alberto Luque on guitar.
Summer cinemas
This weekend, Córdoba’s summer cinemas are adding a new space to the Fuenseca, Delicias and Coliseo de San Andrés cinemas. All three have sessions at 10:00 p.m.
‘Templars’ exhibition
The exhibition ‘Templars and Other Military Orders of the Iberian Peninsula’ continues at the Congress Palace on Torrijos Street (former San Sebastián Hospital, 16th century) until September 11th.
The event is one of the leisure activities in the capital of Cordoba for the summer months and allows you to get to know first-hand the history of the Order of the Temple through pieces of weapons, props and interactive information.
Fairs and festivals in the villages
It is one of the classics of summer. The towns of all Spain live great days of celebration with their Summer fairs and festivals in a song to the celebration that unites tradition and good atmosphere. Whether for locals or for those who return to their village to spend a few days in summer, these popular festivals are a must-see on your leisure agenda of summer.
This weekend the following events will be held in the province of Córdoba:
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Villanueva del Rey Fair: from August 21 to 25.
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Palma del Río August Fair: from 22 to 25 August.
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Royal Fair of Rute: from August 23 to 25.
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Fair of the Lady of the Rock of Añora: August 23 and 27.
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San Agustin Fair in Hinojosa del Duque: from August 23 to 29.
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Royal Fair of Espejo: from August 24 to 28.
Carcabuey rope bull
Carcabuey starts this weekend the activities of the ‘Toro de Cuerda de Carcabuey’, a tradition with more than 400 years of history, which begins this Saturday, August 24 with the Release of fighting bulls into the streets of the town coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of the Dawn.
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