Lanzarote approaches the weekend with a varied cultural offering that includes literary presentations, international performing arts and word festivals, puppets and theater, comedy shows and monologues, informative talks, film screenings, and concerts.
CINEMA
Cine Club Lanzarote: Tour Festivalito La Palma
Cine Club Lanzarote hosts a new edition of the Tour del Festivalito de La Palma, presenting a selection of the most outstanding short films from its XXI edition. After more than two decades promoting island film creation, the event will screen productions from the historic festival that brought together almost 140 filmmakers, completing the session with short films made by students from the Pancho Lasso Art School in Arrecife.
- When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 PM (duration: 90 minutes).
- Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
- Ticket: Free with prior reservation.
'Iván & Hadoum'
In the film offerings at El Almacén within Cine Buñuel, the film 'Iván & Hadoum' is screened, the debut feature by director Ian de la Rosa. The proposal addresses a contemporary love story in an environment of greenhouses in the peninsular south.
- When: Wednesday, October 21st at 8:00 PM.
- Where: CIC El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: 3 euros.
LITERATURE
Presentation of 'The Library of Dead Writers'
Writer Miguel Aguerralde presents his new literary work titled 'La biblioteca de los escritores muertos' in an open meeting with the reading public in the historic center of the capital.
- When: Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Agustín de la Hoz House of Culture, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Festival de Literatura: Berna González-Harbour
As part of the Lanzarote Literature Festival, journalist, writer, and award-winning author of the Dashiell Hammett Prize, Berna González-Harbour, will discuss how literature dialogues with journalism and current events to question certainties, explore the human condition, and examine the ethical dilemmas of our time.
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- When: Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 PM.
- Where: Agustín de la Hoz House of Culture, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free with prior registration.
Festival Palabras al Vuelo
The 14th edition of this international oral storytelling festival continues, bringing together outstanding storytellers to fill various spaces on the island with tales, traditional stories, and histories.
- When: Until October 18.
- Where: Several municipalities of Lanzarote (Yaiza, Arrecife, Tías, Haría and San Bartolomé).
- Entry: Free with prior reservation or open until full capacity (depending on the activity).
HUMOR
Aarón Gómez: 'GRACIAS' (Reíslas Festival)
Within the framework of Reíslas, the 8 Islands Humor Festival, the popular comedian from Tenerife Aarón Gómez returns to the stage with 'GRACIAS', a proposal that seeks to return to the pure essence of comedy. A show written and directed by himself that combines everyday stories, improvisation, gestures, music, and the closeness of live interaction with the audience.
- When: Thursday, October 15 at 8:30 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé.
- Entry: From 18 euros.
Charity Humor Gala with Jorge Bolaños and Yésica Trujillo
The Canaria Flora Acoge Foundation celebrates its tenth anniversary with an afternoon of comedy and entertainment starring comedians Jorge Bolaños and Yésica Trujillo. All proceeds will go to the Social Inclusion program to support the elderly, families, minors, and homeless people in situations of or at risk of social exclusion.
- When: Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM.
- Where: Auditorium of the Casa de la Juventud of Arrecife.
- Entry: 20 euros.
Susi Caramelo: New comedy show
The popular comedian and presenter Susi Caramelo lands in Lanzarote with her new show of cheeky, fresh, and direct humor. In an honest monologue full of spontaneity, she will review her experiences, her particular vision of the world, and the absurdity of everyday life, looking at current society without taboos.
- When: Friday, October 16 at 8:00 PM.
- Where: Jameos del Agua Auditorium.
- Entry: from 25 euros.
THEATER
VII 'Harionetas' Puppet Theater Festival
'Harionetas', the renowned festival dedicated to the art of puppetry and animated forms, continues its celebration, touring the cultural centers of Haría with family performances by national and international companies.
- When: Throughout the week.
- Where: Various cultural centers in the municipality of Haría (Tabayesco, Guinate, Máguez, and the urban center).
- Entry: Free with prior reservation.
'La Habitación'
The Casa de la Cultura of Yaiza hosts the performance of 'La Habitación', a dramatic work written by Francisco J. De los Ríos. The staging combines elements of psychological horror and gothic atmosphere around the Bierce sisters and their secrets on a stormy night.
- When: Friday, October 16 at 8:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Benito Pérez Armas, Yaiza.
- Admission: Free until capacity is reached (recommended age from 14 years).
MUSIC
Noon Canarias Festival: Telmo Carvajal Concert
The Noon Canarias Festival program offers its third musical event of October in Arrecife with a solo recital by Telmo Carvajal.
- When: Saturday, October 17 at 12:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
- Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
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