Valencia Open 500 & Other November Events in Valencia

November (2009) Events in Valencia

EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Gerardo Vielba (1921 - 1992)
  When? October 15 - December 6
  Where? MUVIM
  What? An exhibition displaying 87 works by Spanish photographer Gerargo Vielba.

• La aventura espacial The Space Adventure
  When? October 1 - December 31
  Where? Museo de Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (City of Arts & Sciences)
  What? An interactive exhibit dedicated to astronomy and the journey into space. Learn all about black holes, the phases of hte moon, the colors in space, the sun, the international space station, shuttle and rocket launches and much more.

• El esplendor del renacimiento en Aragón The Splendor of the Renaissance in Aragón
  When? October 21 - January 10
  Where? Museo de Bellas Artes
  What? An exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculptures, silverwork and other artwork that highlights the evolution of art in Aragón over the course of the 15th and 16th centuries.

• Oro y plata. Lujo y distinción en la antigüedad hispana Golf and Silver. Luxury and Distinction in Ancient Spain
  When? September 24 - December 6
  Where? Museo de la Prehistoria y de las Culturas de Valencia
  What? An exhibition of antique Spanish items created of gold and silver.

• Visión de España. Sorolla. Vision of Spain. Sorolla.
  When? October 1 - January 10
  Where? Fundación Bancaja
  What? An exhibition of artwork by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla. 48 pieces are on display, including the Visión de España series painted by Sorolla for the Hispanic Society of America as well as 14 works own by the Fundación Bancaja.

• Alberto Bañuelos
  When? September 30 - January 10
  Where? IVAM
  What? An exhibition of marble sculptures crafted by Alberto Bañuelos.

• Suma y Sigue del diseño en la Comunidad Valenciana A Whole Host of Design in the Valencian Community
  When? September 24 - November 29
  Where? MUVIM
  What? An exhibition of works created between 2000 and 2008 by a selection of Valencia's graphic and industrial designers. Valencia's design scene is known for and characterized by innovation, quality, media impact, international presence and relation with other aspects of contemporary art.

• El Flamenco a través de la pintura Flamenco through Paintings
  When? October 1 - November 7
  Where? Instituto Francés de Valencia (C/ Moro Zeit 6)
  What? A small exhibition of paintings depicting the art of flamenco; part of the XIII Festival Flamenco.

• Instantes con duende Moments of Spirit
  When? October 1 - November 7
  Where? L'Auditori de Torrent
  What? An exhibition of photographs that capture the passion of flamenco by photographer Maque Falgás; part of the XIII Festival Flamenco.

• El paso del tiempo en la naturaleza The Passing of Time in Nature
  When? February 20 - November 30
  Where? Museo de Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (City of Arts & Sciences)
  What? A group of 30 photographs that show the profound effects that the passing of time leaves upon different elements of nature

• Marvel Superhéroes Marvel Superheroes
  When? July 1 (2008) - July 1 (2010)
  Where? Museo de Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (City of Arts & Sciences)
  What? Exhibition that explores the science and technology related to the world of comics and to the success of the Marvel empire.

• Historia del dinero History of Money
  When? April 29 - December 30
  Where? Museo de Prehistoria y de las Culturas de Valencia (C/ Corona, 36)
  What? An exhibition looking at the diverse objects used in exchanges and in amassing wealth over the course of history. Features relics from five continents.
  

THEATRE

• Les Troyens
  When? October 31 - November 12
  Where? Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
  What? Performance of 19th century composer Hector Berlioz's most ambitious opera.

• Rigoletto
  When? November 6
  Where? L'Auditori de Torrent
  What? A performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto, an opera in three acts based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo.

• Amán
  When? November 6 - 8
  Where? Teatre Principal
  What? Ballet based on the Greek myth about Penelope and Ulysses.

• Giselle
  When? November 20
  Where? L'Auditori de Torrent
  What?Performance by the Saint Petersburg Ballet of the classic ballet Giselle.

• El mercader amante
  When? October 1 - November 29
  Where? Teatro Rialto (Plaza Ayuntamiento 17)
  What? An entertaining comedic opera production choosing between love and business.

CONCERTS & MUSIC

• Orquesta de Valencia
  When? November 6, 7 & 20
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Concert by the Orchestra of Valencia.

• Monteverdi Choir
  When? November 10
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Concert of classical music performed by the Monteverdi Choir, one of Britain's most prestigious choirs.

• Depeche Mode
  When? November 12
  Where? Feria Muestrario Internacional de Valencia
  What? Concert by internationally known British electronic band Depeche Mode.
  www.depechemode.com

• Pereza + 84
  When? November 12
  Where? Palacio de Congresos de Valencia.
  What? Concert by Spanish rock / pop group Pereza.
  www.pereza.info

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra
  When? November 13
  Where? Palacio de Congresos de Valencia
  What? Concert by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, a band that pays homage to Glenn Miller, one of the best American swing musicians.

• Manolo Tarancón
  When? November 14
  Where? Wah-Wah
  What? Concert by Spanish guitarist and singer Manolo Tarancón.
  www.manolotarancon.com

• Andrew Bird
  When? November 23
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Concert by Chicago-based musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
  www.andrewbird.net

• Sinfonía Finlandia
  When? November 25
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Concert by Finland's Symphony.

SPORTS

• Valencia Open 500
  When? October 31 - November 8
  Where? El Ágora
  What? Major tennis tournament featuring big Spanish and international players from the ATP tour.
  www.valenciaopen500.com

• Valencian Moto GP
  When? November 6 - 8
  Where? Ricardo Tormo Circuit
  What? The finale of the Road Racing World Championships.

* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Valencia Events