Category Archives: Anti-Karaoke

Oct30

What Will You Do This Halloween????

Posted on October 30, 2012 by laguirihabla

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Are you ready?

Less than 24 hours for All Hallow’s Eve!!!

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Dear Spanish people,

Halloween is NOT all about the Eerie and the Gory Scary Blood-Soaked Image.

Halloween is like our Carnival….our costumes reflect our Creativity.

They can be Sweet, Smart, Clever oooooor downright ‘Scary-as-all-Hell’ or for the girl ‘Sexy-as-all-Hell’.

So break away from your typical Witch, Vampire, Ghost, Pumpkin…etc…..

Show me what you’ve got!

I’m ready. Are you?

Love,

La Guiri

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Where you can find me:

I will be partying it up Halloween Style at the Famous ‘Anti-Karaoke’ Madrid.

Yes…this Beautiful Madness is Anti-karaoke! Love it!!!

Sala El Sol (Metro: Gran Via) @ 10pm/22h

(I’d suggest getting there early….like 9pm or 9:30pm/21h or 21:30h…there’s always a line of people enjoying a bit of botellon beforehand)

Check out my previous Blog Post about them: LaGuiriHabla Anti-Karaoke Blog Post

Anti-Karaoke Facebook Page

Gonna be Rockin’ Out and Singing All Night Long!!!!

Come and Join Me and My Amigos!

Oct29

Intercambios and English Activities Madrid-Style

Posted on October 29, 2012 by laguirihabla

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This post is being dedicated to all of my past, present and future English students here in Madrid.

Also to many of my Spanish friends and other people who I know who are always saying how they need to practice their English.

Well, in Madrid there are TONS of activities and places where you can do just that.

The “Guiri” (or Foreigner) Community in Madrid is very large and we LOVE to plan and organize events that let us do the things we loved doing back at home. Something to get us out of our little circle. Something to mix up our typical tapas/disco dancing/dar una vuelta around the city day to day activities here in Spain.

If you are looking for just a good ole ‘Intercambio de Idiomas’ (or Language Exchange) check out these places:

Mondays

Moore’s Irish Pub (Metros: Tribunal, Bilbao)@9pm/21h

Tuesdays

Carmencita Bar (Metro: Noviciado) @9pm/21h – the night is called ‘Cañas and Conversation’
The Irish Rover (Metro: Santiago Bernabeu) @7:30pm/19:30h – the night is called ‘Multilingual Networking Tuesdays’ and is put on by my dear friend Jennifer Riggens (https://twitter.com/jkriggins)
O’Neill’s (Metro: Sol) @10pm/22h—this one is put on by ‘Multilinkual‘

Wednesdays

J&J’s Books and Coffee (Metro: Noviciado) @8pm/20h
Cafe Madrid (Metro: Opera)@9:30pm/21:30h
Maibar (Metro: Alonso Martinez) @10pm/22h—this one is put on by Vaughn Systems
Cafe Galdos (Metro: Sevilla) @8:30pm/20:30h—this one is put on by MadridBabel
Chester Lounge Madrid (Metro: Arguelles) @10pm/22h

Thursdays

J&J’s Books and Coffee (Metro: Noviciado) @8pm/20h
Cafe Madrid (Metro: Opera) @9:30pm/21:30h
Beer Station (Metro: Santo Domingo) @10pm/22h—this one is put on by ‘Multilinkual‘
Downtown Madrid (Metros: Tribunal or Alonso Martinez) @6pm/18h

Fridays

Cafe Madrid (Metro: Opera)@9:30pm/21:30h
Cachibola Pub (Metros:Sol or Tirso de Molina—in the Plaza Jacinto Benavente to the right of the Yelmo Ideal Cine) @10pm/22h—this one is put on by ‘Multilinkual‘ and the intercambio is after the Movie Night (see below—Extra English Activities)

Saturdays

Molly Malone’s (Metro: Bilbao) @9:30pm/21:30h

Sundays

The James Joyce Irish Pub (Metros: Banco de Espana or Retiro) @7pm/19h
The Irish Rover (Metro: Santiago Bernabeu) @7:30pm/19:30pm
Cafe Galdos (Metro: Sevilla) @7pm/19h—this one is put on by MadridBabel
Marca Sports Bar (Metros: Gran Via or Tribunal) @7pm/19h—this one is put on by ‘Multilinkual‘

(FYI: Weds.,Thurs. and Sunday nights have maaaaaaaaany options!!! So I’d say in general try a few out and see which ones you like. Intercambios are sometimes a gamble. Just try as many as you can!)

In General the Top Intercambio Groups..as in professional Intercambios are the ones listed below. When you go ask for these people and they are the organizers of these Intercambios and can help you meet new people (especially for those who decide to go solo to these events.)

MadridBabel—Ask for Francisco Rodríguez Veiga
Multilinkual—Ask for David Poza
International Madrid — Ask for Antoine (their schedule is a bit irregular so stay updated by checking out their Facebook Page – International Madrid)
CafeTandem—I’m not sure who to ask for exactly, but maybe shoot them an email before you go!

Extra English Activities

MMDDMM (Madrid Menu del Dia Martes Madness) – a great group of Expats and Spaniards who try out different Menu del Dias in bars around Madrid every Tuesday. Check them out! (Lord knows, I’ve had a BLAST!) http://englishwarehouse.wordpress.com/category/madrid-menu-del-dia-martes-madness/
Hiking in the Communidad de Madrid —Go hiking and get out of the city for a bit and meet an Amazing Group of Foreigners and Spaniards!!!! (Love These Guys Too!!!) http://www.hikingmadrid.com/
Friday Movie Night and Intercambio with Multilinkual—They go and see movies in V.O (Original Version) at the Cine Yelmo Ideal in the Plaza Jacinto Benavente usually seeing films at 19h/19:30h and then afterwards they have their intercambio. A great group and a great time!
Multilinkual International Dinners — 15 euros and it gets you a great time with great food and a great group of people. Lot’s of greats! Check out their site for dates and locations.
Quiz Night at J&J’s Books and Coffee on Fridays—-Starts at 11pm/23h but I’d say get there early cause space can be tight cause it’s so popular. 4 different themes and 32 questions….hmmm, have you got what it takes???
Anti-Karaoke Madrid —- See my previous post! —->http://laguirihabla.com/2012/01/29/best-weds-night-of-the-month-anti-karaoke-madrid/
JaJaHa! English Comedy in Madrid — a Hilarious group of Improv and Standup Comedians who have shows every month at Beer Station and El Bar de Yllana. They are also known as ‘Freshly Squeezed Comedy‘. It’s always best to book your tickets on Atrapalo.com first cause a) it’s cheaper and b) cause their shows get packed!!!

Of course there are TONS of places in Madrid but these are some of the ones that I know or have personally been to.

If anyone has anything new to tell me about, or make any corrections to the info I’ve given above….please email me or comment on this page! Thanks!

Here are some other links to check out for more info on all of the above in English or Spanish!

Get out there….meet new people, get out of your shell and have a damn good time!!!! (And of course practice your English! ;-))

Love,

La Guiri

Jan29

Best Weds. Night of the Month: Anti-Karaoke Madrid

Posted on January 29, 2012 by laguirihabla

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Anti-Karaoke is a magical place where average people who have the balls to get up and sing can turn into Rock Stars even if for only a few minutes.

You could be amazing or complete crap when it comes to singing….but if you give it all you’ve got, I guarentee a damn good time!

Rachel @AK Madrid!!!!!! (Photos by Torke Master of Puppets)

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Anti-Karaoke

http://www.antikaraoke.com

info@antikaraoke.com

Barcelona—-Every Monday Night at Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla 113)

****8€ admission includes a free drink. Remember to get there when doors open at 9:30 if you want to sing****

Madrid-— Every 1st Weds. Night of the Month at Sala el Sol (Calle Jardines, 3)

****8€ admission NO DRINK INCLUDED. Doors Open Around 10pm-10:30pm****

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/antikaraoke

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Rachel and her Famous Bottle of Jack @AK Madrid (Photos by Torke Master of Puppets)

Rachel Arieff is the Amazing Woman and Artist who puts on this GREAT shin-dig every 1st Weds. of the month in Madrid (and every Monday night in Barcelona where she’s based). She’s an American Comedian who has come to Spain and found out what the Spanish were missing in their day-to-day lives….and Man….Is she giving it to them now!

Since the next Anti-Karaoke Madrid is this coming Weds. February 1st, I figured I’d write a wonderful little blog post about it, especially since it’s the 5th Anniversary for AK here in Madrid!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!

And for all you Barcelona people….you BETTER be there tomorrow night!!!!! (I’m secretly jealous that you have it every week there!!!! hahahaa!!!!)

Most people in the Anti-Karaoke World know me as Bombazo Platino (Platinum Bombshell for all you English-only people). I’ve only been singing regularly there since this past September 2011…and I did sing with a friend of mine last year on Reyes 2011. But I’ve been going casually for the past year and a half….but now it’s become my Monthly Weds. Night Ritual aaaaaand I LOVE IT!!!!

The people who go are GREAT PEOPLE and it gets my mind off of all the crap that’s going on in the real world outside the doors of the Sala el Sol. Sometimes life in Madrid (aka Mad-town) can drive ya crazy or just time can catch up with ya. I find this to be a great mid-week release, especially after the end of the previous month before.

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Rachel also has a Comedy Show called ‘Planeta Catalunya‘ that she has every last Thursday of the month in Barcelona. For more info on Rachel and her other artistic projects….check out all these links:

Website: http://www.rachelarieff.com

Blog: http://www.popular1.com/rachelarieff

Email: rachel@rachelarieff.com

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/rachelarieffcomedy

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Here are some more Pics and Video Links For ANTI-KARAOKE MADRID!!!!!

(I couldn’t get everyone onto this blog post….so I’ll put more up as I can.)

Videos Links:

Rachel, Rocko and Friends—‘Killing In The Name’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve55WL8QK9s

Lady Madrid — ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdlE_EI-2jI&feature=youtu.be

Rocko — ‘Start Me Up’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQSjCR0q5Q&feature=related

Barrero Man —- ‘Du Hast’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er6n3HmrKTk&feature=related