La Cala de Mijas is set for a weekend packed with cultural and leisure activities, with the ‘La pequeña Cuba’ gastro-cultural festival taking centre stage. From Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th of November, the car park on La Cala Boulevard, next to the Carrefour Express, will offer Cuban cuisine and live music with free entry. Opening hours will be from 12:00 to 00:00 on Thursday and Sunday, and until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Friday 13th
The programme of events kicks off on Friday 13th November with a range of activities. At 17:30, the Mujeres Mijitas Socio-Cultural Association will hold a practical pelvic floor and core workshop. The activity, which has limited places, is available for a contribution of five euros. For further information and to register, please call 694 911 336.
At 18:00, La Dulzura cafe will host the launch of the books ‘Castillo de Naipes’ by Josefa Cuevas and ‘Mestizo’ by Miranda Alhama. This event forms part of the ‘Antonio Pino’ Autumn Literary Series, organised by the Culture Department. Meanwhile, at 19:00, the La Cala Cultural Centre will open an exhibition by the young artist Daniela Santini.
Photography will also have its place with the exhibition ‘La belleza de lo diverso’ (The Beauty of Diversity), by the Matagallar Photographers’ Association, at the Nuevo Enfoque Mijas Association, located in the El Coto urbanisation, ‘Los Olivos’ residential complex, phase 1. The exhibition, part of the ‘Fotofilia’ series, will open at 19:30 and can be visited until the 1st of December, Monday to Thursday, from 19:30 to 21:00.
Saturday 14th
On Saturday 14th, the cultural and leisure programme continues. At 18:30, the Casa Museo in Mijas Pueblo will host the presentation of the book ‘Zobreviviendo en Mijaz’, by Ana Cristina Salazar, Julio Conejo and Rocío Clavero.
Later, at 20:00, the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas will host the show ‘Las mil y una noches con Mozart’ (A Thousand and One Nights with Mozart), a production combining oriental dance, tribal fusion and acrobatics. Tickets cost eight euros for adults and five euros for children. Bookings can be made by calling 632 954 322. They will also be available at the Adolfo Suárez Centre of AFA Fuengirola-Mijas Costa (952 464 426 and 627 866 153), at its charity shop at 29 Calle Palangreros in Fuengirola, and at the Suel Day Centre (623 368 997), also in the neighbouring town.
Sunday 15th
Sunday 15th November arrives with a particularly varied programme from first thing in the morning. The boulevard in La Cala will host the traditional organic market, from 09:00 to 14:00, where visitors can find organic produce and take part in the monthly prize draw for a hamper of produce. The next market will take place on Sunday 29th November.
Also in La Cala, and as part of the leisure activities offered by the ‘La pequeña Cuba’ festival, classic motoring will take centre stage at the 1st Classic Car Rally, to be held in the Carrefour Express car park on the boulevard. Vehicle reception will take place from 10:00 to 11:30. At 12:00, a parade through the town centre’s streets will begin, and from 13:00 onwards, the cars will be on display for locals and visitors to admire.
Charity will also play a prominent role. At 14:00, the ‘Peña Los Siete Días’ in Fuengirola will host the 18th charity lunch of the Autism Charity Lunch Association, in aid of Adimi. The donation is 40 euros and includes a set menu with drinks, music, entertainment, dancing, a prize draw and a raffle. Bookings can be made by calling 617 417 154.
Sunday’s programme will conclude with the Miss Grand Málaga final gala, which will take place at 19:00 at the Manuel España Theatre. The event will be in aid of the Sembrando Sonrisas association, and tickets cost 25 euros. They can be purchased via Bizum on 617 744 374, through the association itself, or at the box office from two hours before the gala begins.
With this packed programme, Mijas faces a weekend in which gastronomy, culture, music, motoring and charity will share the spotlight, with ‘La pequeña Cuba’ as one of the main attractions for enjoying La Cala.
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