A tapas bar and an irreverent thriller: what you can't miss this week

The week ahead, with Sònia Sánchez

Some of the things we hope not to miss in the next seven days

I'll go I'm going to look for the Tió at the Tió Fair in Arbúcies, which takes place on December 6th and 7th in this charming town in Girona. I've never been, but it seems like a great opportunity to experience Christmas in true Catalan style and spend some time with the family. I hear there are activities, workshops, live music, and Christmas lights.

I will laugh (I hope) with the play Glorious! At the Teatre Poliorama, a comedy premiered on November 7th, starring Marta Ribera, Ramon Gener, and Santi Millán. The show revolves around an eccentric New York millionaire who dreams of becoming an opera diva, despite having no singing talent. We'll see if it lives up to the Meryl Streep film.

I will have dinner Tapas at Bodega Neus, a classic in the Gràcia neighborhood that never disappoints. It's small, so I always try to make a reservation, but the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming. Founded way back in 1917, it maintains the essence of a neighborhood vermouth bar with mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes. The "bomba" (a type of croquette) or the patatas bravas with sweet potato are just some of the specialties I won't miss.

This past week, with Thaïs Gutiérrez Vinyets

Notes on what we have seen, heard, tasted and, in short, experienced in the last seven days

I'm hooked to Down Cemetery Road, the Apple TV series in which Emma Thompson shines Playing detective, she teams up with an art restorer to try and find out what happened to a young girl who survived a spectacular explosion and has disappeared. Together, they uncover a web of secrets linking the UK military to a covert chemical weapons testing operation. The show maintains an irreverent tone throughout, with a touch of humor that is sure to appeal to fans of series like... Slow horses.

I've made the appetizer. At Les Cosines, in the Gràcia neighborhood, you'll find a welcoming spot where you'll be treated wonderfully. Here you can enjoy cured meats from the Camprodon Valley, artisanal cheeses, a traditional Catalan salad called "derrama," or Russian salad, and sample wines from small producers or simply relax with a beer. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even have lunch or dinner. They also organize book clubs, comedy nights, and poetry readings, among other cultural activities.

I have gone in itoutlet The Catalan brand TwoThirds has organized a special event until Saturday in the Les Corts neighborhood. It's what they call Blue Week, and you can find selected pieces from their collection of sweaters, t-shirts, trousers, jackets, and accessories. All of them are available with special discounts from this brand that prioritizes sustainability.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about the book They drew me like this.Noemí López Trujillo's book, published by Península, explores how and why society despises everything considered "girly"—traditionally feminine things—equating it with frivolity, superficiality, or even a threat. The author delves into the connections between this rejection and rape culture in a text that straddles the line between essay and autobiographical narrative, filled with references to her own life experiences.

More suggestions for plans and activities:

• What can you do this weekend?
• Plans to do with children
• Series premiering this month
• Video games being released this month
• What can you do in the Girona region?
• New restaurants to discover
• The castellers agenda