Exhibition by artist Lía Ripper Soto, focused on landscapes and interior scenes, with a selection of portraits. 'Entre Paredes y Olas' is presented at the Espacio Cultural La Mutua. It is open until May 7, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 hours.
Events in Gran Canaria This Week
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Entre Paredes y Olas
Thu 9 Apr – Thu 7 May
Espacio Cultural La Mutua, Arucas
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EXPOSICIÓN ´DIÁLOGOS CON LA NATURALEZA´DE ABENCHARA MONTESINOS
Fri 10 Apr – Thu 30 Apr
Centro Municipal de Cultura
Exhibition by the artist Abenchara Montesinos, “Diálogos con la Delicadeza”, at the Centro Municipal de Cultura. A show inviting you to discover sensitivity and delicacy through her work.
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Exposición Zurrón I
Thu 16 Apr – Fri 15 May
Museo de Historia de Agüimes, Agüimes
Exposición Zurrón I at the Museo de Historia de Agüimes. Group exhibition by artists (AF_EXPOSICION-COLECTIVA-ZURRON). Dates: April 16, 2026 to May 15, 2026. Location: Museo de Historia de Agüimes, Calle Juan Alvarado y Saz, 42, 35260 Agüimes, Las Palmas. Organized by Concejalía de Cultura. Includes a link to add to your calendar.
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DÍA MUNIDAL DEL LIBRO 2026
Fri 17 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas, Arucas
La Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas commemorates World Book Day with a full program that starts with the presentation of a literary work and extends over several days with workshops, meetings and activities to promote reading. The program includes:
- 17 abril 2026, 19:00: presentation of Mate de dos alfiles, by Sergio Mira Jordán.
- 18 abril 2026, 11:30: family workshop “Cuentos con huellas verdes”, led by Rita R. Sosa (advance reservation via the app “Arucas, espacio cultural”).
- 23 abril 2026, 11:00: microfiction contest “Game Over”.
- 23 abril 2026, 19:00: crime fiction reading club meeting, coordinated by José Luis Correa.
- 24 abril 2026, 18:00–20:00: lettering workshop for adults led by Patricia Valencia.
- 25 abril 2026, 11:00–13:00: reading festival “Puente de papel” at the Casa de la Cultura, in collaboration with Librería Yaya. The Department of Culture of the Ayuntamiento de Arucas, directed by Carlos González, organizes this initiative to promote reading as a habit and energize the municipality's cultural life.
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Taller de formación de lengua de signos dedicado a la Sordoceguera
Mon 20 Apr – Mon 11 May
Punto Joven de Teror, Teror
La Concejalía de Educación of the Ayuntamiento de Teror begins on 20 April the sign language training workshop dedicated to the ‘Sordoceguera’, which will run until 11 May 2026, in 7 sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 16:00 to 19:00 hours. The free course is integrated into the project ‘ENTRESIGNOS II’, funded by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through the Consejería de Educación y Juventud. The sessions will take place on the following dates: 9-11-16-18-23-25 February; 2-4-9-11-16-18-23-25-30 March; 1-6-8-13-15 April. Free registration at educación@teror.es.
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Arucas invites the municipality’s children and adolescents to participate in the construction of its city
Tue 21 Apr
Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas, Arucas
Arucas City Hall invites children, girls and adolescents of the municipality to join the Órgano de Participación de la Infancia y Adolescencia (OPIA), a space designed to listen to their ideas and give them an active role in improving the city. Under the motto "Arucas te necesita", the initiative aims to involve the youngest population in decision‑making, fostering their participation and recognizing the value of their opinions in building a more inclusive municipality. The first open meeting for minors up to 17 years old will be held. Date and time: Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. Location: Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas. OPIA will allow participants to express opinions, propose, and contribute solutions to the issues that affect them in their day-to-day lives.
- April 21 — 5:30 p.m.: First open meeting for minors up to 17 years old at the Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas.
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La contadora de películas
Wed 22 Apr
Centro Cultural Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Synopsis:
1960s, Atacama Desert, Chile. María Magnolia is a woman who, despite living under difficult conditions, tries to pass on to her daughter, María Margarita, her passion for the arts. María Margarita will become the town's storyteller, where most of its inhabitants cannot afford a cinema ticket.
Schedule:
- 19:00 Projection: La contadora de películas
Location: Centro Cultural Maspalomas
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HERRAMIENTAS PARA AFRONTAR EL DUELO
Wed 22 Apr
Centro de Mayores del Cruce de Arinaga, Agüimes
AF_MES DE LA SALUD 2026 - HERRAMIENTAS PARA AFRONTAR EL DUELO.
Schedule: 17:00-18:00 Date: 22/04/2026 Location: Centro de Mayores del Cruce de Arinaga, Calle Beletén, 35118 Agüimes Organizer: Concejalía de Mayores Download: AF_MES-DE-LA-SALUD-2026-1.pdf
Program:
- 17:00-18:00 HERRAMIENTAS PARA AFRONTAR EL DUELO
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TEATRO - El principito
Thu 23 Apr
Centro Cultural Maspalomas, Maspalomas
TEATRO - El principito at Centro Cultural Maspalomas. Start: 23/04/2026 19:00. Availability: 350. Location: Centro Cultural Maspalomas. No price information in this listing.
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Gáldar en Danza
Thu 23 Apr – Wed 29 Apr
Plaza de Santiago, Gáldar
Festival Gáldar en Danza, International Dance Day. From 23 to 29 April 2026, in Gáldar (Islas Canarias). The fifth edition of the festival extends throughout the city and its museums and heritage buildings, featuring Canarian, national and international dance proposals, mediation workshops, and citizen participation projects. The program invites residents and the curious to come together and move.
Highlighted schedule:
- Thursday, 23 April
- 10:00 – 11:00 School Programme — Polideportivo Juan Vega Mateos
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25º Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Thu 23 Apr – Sun 3 May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A showcase of international cinema held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from April 23, 2026 to May 3, 2026. Website: lpafilmfestival.com
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Concert
Tributo a Mecano’ y Maldita EGB
Fri 24 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes
Tributo a Mecano’ y Maldita EGB in Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes, as part of the San José Obrero 2026 festivities. An evening concert in the Plaza, from 21:30 to 02:00 the following day.
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Reverdece El Pinto
Sat 25 Apr
Asociación de Vecinos Virgen del Rosario de La Goleta, Arucas, Arucas
Activity: Reverdece El Pinto. The technique of 'seed bombs' developed by the Asociación de Familias de Personas con Autismo de Las Palmas. Meeting point: Asociación de Vecinos Virgen del Rosario de La Goleta de Arucas. Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes or hiking footwear.
Program:
- 9:30 Start of the activity
The activity invites you to participate to revegetate the surroundings. Contact for registrations or questions: Sonia Sosa at phone number 663 27 13 47 or at the address proyectos@fundacioncanariasrecicla.org
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Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’
Sat 25 Apr
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes
Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’ in Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Ansite, 35188 Agüimes, as part of the FIESTAS DE SAN JOSÉ OBRERO 2026 (DIGITAL).
Time: 25/04/2026 21:00 - 23:00 (GMT+00:00)
Venue: Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Ansite, 35188 Agüimes
Schedule:
- 21:00–23:00 Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’
More information: download the program at AF_PROGRAMA-A5_-FIESTAS-DE-SAN-JOSE-OBRERO-2026_DIGITAL.pdf
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Baile de taifas
Sun 26 Apr
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes
Baile de taifas – Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Ansite, 35188 Agüimes. Date: 26/04/2026. Time: 19:00 - 23:00 (GMT+00:00). Program link: AF_PROGRAMA A5_ FIESTAS DE SAN JOSÉ OBRERO 2026_(DIGITAL) and download: Download.
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Tinder Sorpresa
Sun 26 Apr
Centro Cultural Guaires, Gáldar
Andreu Casanova invites you to take a comic safari through the jungle of dating apps that have been so trendy lately. Tinder Sorpresa is a hilarious monologue that will change your concept of dating apps. Match with this humor show! Duration: approximately 90 minutes. Show not recommended for audiences under 16. Location: Centro Cultural Guaires, Calle Guaires, 29, Gáldar. Schedule: 26 April 2026, 19:00–21:00.
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