From 6 to 8 November, Galapagar will feature a range of youth activities, exhibitions, sports, and cultural events, including 'The Light of Squids', 'Flamenco', and 'Madama Butterfly', as well as the launch of the Tapas Route.
On Friday 6 November at 18:00, a children's science workshop titled 'The Light of Squids', led by Dr Eva M. García-Frutos in collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Madrid Institute of Materials Science (ICMM), will take place. This free event is aimed at children aged four and above, accompanied by an adult, and prior registration is required at biblioteca@galapagar.es.
Additionally, the exhibition 'The Colours of the Sea' by underwater photographer Manuel Terán will remain open until 15 November, accessible during the library's regular opening hours. This exhibition is also supported by the CSIC and the ICMM. Another exhibition, 'Flamenco', featuring local artist Darifé, will be available until 15 November as part of the special programming for International Flamenco Day.
On the same day, children aged four to nine can participate in 'The Great Autumn Adventure' from 17:30 to 20:30, while 'Pixel Room' will be available for youths aged 10 to 17 during the same hours. The programming will continue on Saturday 7 November, with 'Challenge 360º' for participants aged 10 to 17, also from 17:30 to 20:30. All activities are free but require prior registration through www.plangalapagar.es.
On Saturday 7 November at 19:00, the Jacinto Benavente Theatre will host the opera 'Madama Butterfly', presented by the Camerata Lírica de España. This performance is intended for adult audiences, with tickets priced at €10, available through eAgora, although limited seats remain.
The Casa del Mayor will continue to offer various activities for seniors aged 65 and over throughout November. 'Images to Remember' takes place on Fridays from 17:00 to 19:00 at La Posada, while dance sessions for seniors will be held on Sundays from 18:00 to 20:00, as part of the programme running from November to June.
In sports, the 14th edition of the Federated Tennis Tournament, organised by C.D.E. Elite Tenis Galapagar, will run from 6 to 22 November at the Marcelo Escudero Municipal Sports Centre. Additionally, on Saturday 7 November, Padel Pools will be held from 17:00 to 20:00 at the Galapagar Municipal Sports Centre, organised by C.D.E. Sportive.
Starting on Friday 6 November, the Cultural Centre La Pocilla will host the exhibition 'Óscar Domínguez: Surrealisms', which will be open until 29 November, with free entry until full capacity is reached.
Finally, the Tapas Route will commence on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, continuing on 12, 13, 14, and 15 November. Participating establishments will offer tapas priced at €3.50. Those who collect at least five stamps on the available leaflet can enter to win prizes associated with the initiative.
