Andrew EdePalma14/05/2017 00:00
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Monday, 15 May
FIESTAS
Soller, Es Firó. 10.00: The crowns at the monument to the heroes followed by mass at Can Tamany with the brave women, pipers and dignitaries. 15.00: Bells ring to warn that the enemy has been seen. 15.30: Captain Angelats places his trust in the Mare de Déu and commands the people into battle, Plaça Constitució. 17.00: First Saracen attack. Landing at Can Generós beach is repelled. 18.15: The second landing, at Repic beach, is successful. 19.15: Battle at Pont d'en Barona. 20.30: Saracens enter the town and sack houses and the church. 20.50: Ulutx Ali arrives to claim victory. 21.00: The Sollerics regroup in the calle Sa Lluna and finally overcome the enemy. 21.30: Captain Angelats proclaims the victory.


Tuesday, 16 May
FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 11.00-17.00: Majorca wine, oil and Minorca cheese. Bodegas Jose L. Ferrer. Ten euros. Reservations only: 971 511 050.

Santa Eugenia, Wine Days Mallorca. 18.00-20.00: Wine tasting, Santa Eugenia town hall. Free reservations on Monday from 09.30-13.30 at the town hall.

Santa Maria, Wine Days Mallorca. 20.00: Wine tasting, Ca S'Apotecari, Plaça Vila. Reservations: casapotecari@ajsantamariadelcami.net.

MUSIC
Palma. 12.00 / 14.00: Flamenco Matinee Ensemble - dance, music, wine and pinchos. Teatre Sans, C. Can Sanç. 35 euros.


Wednesday, 17 May
FAIRS
Santa Ponsa. 15.00-24.00: Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival. Seven-day event showcasing traditional tattoo and cultural arts. Some 200 artists from across the globe. Plus vintage Vespa and Lambretta show, world cinema, live music and more. Molino Showground, Galatzó. Ten euros.

FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 11.00-17.00: Majorca wine, oil and Minorca cheese. Bodegas Jose L. Ferrer. Ten euros. Reservations only: 971 511 050.

Santa Maria, Wine Days Mallorca. 16.00-18.00: Visit and tastings at Bodega Ramanya. 16 euros. Bookings: 680 417 929; info@bodegaramanya.com.

MUSIC
Palma. 20.00: Mariana Gurkova (piano) - Chopin, Liszt, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky. Sa Nostra Cultural Centre, C. Concepció 12. Ten euros. Bookings: 622 434 309, sociedaddeconciertospm@gmail.com.


Thursday, 18 May
FAIRS
Pollensa. From 10.00: ESRA All-island Flower Show. Sant Domingo Cloister, C. Guillem Cifre de Colonya.

Santa Ponsa. 12.00-24.00: Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival. Molino Showground, Galatzó. Ten euros.

FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 11.00-17.00: Majorca wine, oil and Minorca cheese. Bodegas Jose L. Ferrer. Ten euros. Reservations only: 971 511 050.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 16.30-19.30: "Train" ride to Binissalem wineries. From Can Gelabert. Free. Bookings: 971 886 558 (town hall); ajuntament@ajbinissalem.net.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 19.00: Workshop for wine tasting. Albaflor - Vins Nadal. Twenty euros. Bookings: 971 511 058; albaflor@vinsnadal.es.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 20.30: Tapas route - six bars/restaurants.

Selva, Wine Days Mallorca. 11.30-15.30: Wine tour - Antonio Nadal Ros Bodegas & Viñedos. Tasting of three wines plus coca pastries, pa amb oli, cheese, sobrasada, ensaimada. 29.95 euros. Bookings: 630 914 511; info@antonionadalros.com.

MUSIC
Palma. 20.00: Balearic Symphony Orchestra. Verdi's Requiem with the University of the Balearic Islands Choir and soloists. Auditorium, Paseo Marítimo 18. 22-32 euros. www.auditoriumpalma.com.


Friday, 19 May
FAIRS
Alcudia, Feria de Abril. Andalusian culture, gastronomy, music and dance. 19.30: Opening of the fair. 20.00: Performance by dance group Al Alba. 22.00 / 24.00: Music from Oxalis. 23.00: Flamenco music. Takes place off the calle Pollentia.

Capdepera, Mediaeval Market. From 10.00: The market. 10.30 / 11.30: Musical processions. 11.00 / 12.00 / 13.00: Jugglers and tumblers, Plaça Sitjar. 18.00: Town hall dignitaries visit stalls in the market and castle. Procession with musicians and jugglers. 19.00: Official pregón opening address followed by choral concert by S'Alzinar. Castle chapel. 19.30: Procession by Ixera - music, dance. 20.00: Mediaeval circus, Plaça Sitjar. 21.30: Theatrical show in Plaça Sitjar. 22.00: Torch procession from Plaça Orient. 22.00: Jugglers, Plaça Menjua. 23.00: Sigramaça - folk-metal group, Plaça Sitjar. 24.00: The Raggle Taggle Gypsies (Scottish folk) plus others, Plaça Menjua.

Santa Ponsa. 12.00-01.00: Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival. Molino Showground, Galatzó. Fifteen euros.

FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 19.00-21.00: Wine tasting and flamenco, Bodegas Vins Nadal, C. Ramon Llull. 25 euros. Bookings: 668 876 861; info@wineroutesmallorca.com.

MUSIC
Palma. 19.00-24.00: Cul de Sac - folk, post-punk, indie festival. Ses Voltes park. Free.


Saturday, 20 May
FAIRS
Alcudia, Feria de Abril. Andalusian culture, gastronomy, music and dance. 11.00: Opening of the fair. 13.00 / 20.00: Performance by dance group Al Alba. 21.00: Performance by the school of Sevillanas. 22.30: Music by Grupo Arborea. 24.00: Tribute to the Gipsy King Kindalé. Takes place off the calle Pollentia.

Capdepera, Mediaeval Market. 10.30: Procession with pipers, whistlers, cornets. From Plaça Orient. 11.30: Mediaeval concert at the castle chapel. 12.00: Circus display, Plaça Sitjar. 13.00: Mediaeval characters mingle with the crowds. 13.00: Tribal dance show, Plaça Menjua, and at 14.00 in Plaça Sitjar. 15.00: Carme Gari (soprano) and Biel Fiol (cello), Plaça Sitjar. 16.30: Children's mediaeval parade, Plaça Sitjar. 17.00: Music - Nomaduk 2017, Plaça Orient. 18.00: Circus display, Plaça Sitjar. 18.30: Capdepera Band of Music parade from the castle. 19.00: Xeremier pipers gathering at the castle. 19.30: Procession - music and strange characters. 20.30: Mediaeval batucada drummers - procession from the castle. 21.00: Ixera in concert, Plaça Sitjar. 21.30: Supper, Plaça Sitjar. 22.30: Pyrotechnic/music show Cap a l'Infern, Plaça Sitjar. 24.00: Rumba Katkai and La Vereda - night party, Plaça Menjua.

Sant Jordi (Palma), Fira del Caragol (Snails' fair). 20.00: Snails' gastro night - dishes with snails plus chicken, cabbage and in paellas. African dance and music and from 22.30 DJs.

Santa Ponsa. 12.00-01.00: Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival. Molino Showground, Galatzó. Fifteen euros.

Sencelles, Sencelles Fair. 21.00: Wine show, Plaça Vila. 50 cents per tasting.

FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 10.00-18.00: Open day at Bodegas Jose L. Ferrer. Free.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 11.00-14.00: Birds of prey and wine tastings. Bodega Biniagual. 45 euros. Bookings: 650 978 431.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 17.00-20.00: Balloon experience and wine tastings. Wine plus Majorcan specialities - coca, ham, cheese, sobrasada, etc.) Plus balloon rides. Varying prices. Information/bookings: 650 978 431; comercial@bodegabiniagual.com.

MUSIC
Alaro. 17.00-01.00: Las Bistecs and others - indie, dance. A celebration of the first anniversary of the Balearics gay rights law. Sports ground. 15 euros.

Alcudia. 20.30: Alcudia Auditorium. Dos Mundos Bajo El Mismo Sol by Hyde XXI. Rock quasi-musical. Auditorium, Plaça Porta Mallorca. 12 euros.

Campos. 20.00: Quatre de Cor - choral group with opera, pop and gospel. Teatre Escènic, C. Nord 28. Six euros.

Paguera. 20.00: Calvia Band of Music with spring concert. Auditorium, C. Pins. Free.

Palma. 11.00-24.00: Cul de Sac - folk, post-punk, indie festival. Three stages. Music from midday plus food trucks and market. Headliners, The Ex from Holland. Ses Voltes park. Free.

SPORT
Palma. 19.00: Real Mallorca v. Almeria. Spanish Second Division Liga 123. Iberostar Stadium Son Moix.


Sunday, 21 May
FAIRS
Alcudia, Feria de Abril. Andalusian culture, gastronomy, music and dance. 10.00: Opening of the fair. 13.00 / 19.00: Performance by dance group Al Alba. 17.00 / 20.00: Music from Benja y los Habichuelas. 18.00: Solemn rociera mass. Takes place off the calle Pollentia.

Capdepera, Mediaeval Market. From 10.00. 10.30: Procession with pipers, whistlers, cornets. From Plaça Orient. 11.30: Mediaeval concert at the castle chapel. 12.00: Circus display, Plaça Sitjar. 13.00: Mediaeval characters mingle with the crowds. 13.00: Tribal dance show, Plaça Menjua, and at 15.00 in Plaça Sitjar. 16.00: Carme Gari (soprano) and Biel Fiol (cello), Plaça Sitjar. 17.00: Music - Nomaduk 2017, Plaça Orient. 18.00: Circus display, Plaça Sitjar. 18.30: Capdepera Band of Music parade from the castle. 19.30: Batucada from the castle. 20.00: Mediaeval concert and dance a the castle to close the market.

Puerto Portals, Farmers' Market. 10.00-15.00: Fruit and veg, flowers, local produce, music, brunch and children's workshops.

Sant Jordi (Palma), Fira del Caragol (Snails' fair). From 09.00: Opening with pipers. Sale and tasting of snails and also herbs and plants. Animals' zone. Giant ensaimada. Children's entertainment from 11.00. Folk dance at 18.00 and Corredrac of Sant Jordi.

Santa Ponsa. 12.00-24.00: Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival. Molino Showground, Galatzó. Fifteen euros.

Sencelles, Sencelles Fair. From 10.00: Starting with pipers procession. Animals' zones, market with local produce, secondhand market, embroideries, children's games. 19.00: Los Flanders Brassband in El Molico. 20.00: Choral concert in the church.

FOOD AND DRINK
Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 10.00-18.00: Open day at Bodegas Jose L. Ferrer. Free.

Binissalem, Wine Days Mallorca. 16.30-19.30: Wine and artisan chocolates - by appointment, 650 978 431 or comercial@bodegabiniagual.com. At Bodega Biniagual. 45 euros.

Palma, Wine Days Mallorca. 09.50: Meet at the intermodal station. Trip to Binissalem and tastings. Guided tour by historian Gaspar Valero. Bookings: 639 715 218.

MUSIC
Santanyi, International Music Festival. 20.00: Martin Schmeding (organ). Parish church.