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Sheila is an American who has been in Madrid long enough to consider herself a permanent Madrileña. She is a verified translator, editor and TOEFL instructor. Her articles in this blog range from tips and advice on making a move to Madrid, to expat interviews and profiles on language exchange groups, comedy shows, films and more. Follow her on Twitter @Sheila_Sull
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Expats Run for Boston at Madrid Marathon
As a tribute to the victims of the Boston marathon, a group of expats will be running in the the 10K event of the Madrid Marathon this Sunday, April 28th. Organized by expat Nicole Jewell, the group
Trekking & Talking
We at Cheap in Madrid are always encouraging our readers to take day trips around the area. One place that is definitely worth visiting is Manzanares el Real. Besides being a picturesque town with a 15th-century castle,
“Vacation at Sea” Party
This Sunday, 21 April from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Yelp will be throwing a “Vacation at Sea” party at Moby Dick Club (Avenida de Brasil, 5, metro: Santiago Bernabeu). There will be great food, plenty
Inauguration Party at La Aventura Española
A new Spanish Language school called LAE Madrid will be throwing an inauguration party this Tuesday April 9th from 7pm to 9pm at calle Montesa, 35 (metro: Lista). They are inviting Cheap in Madrid readers to
Comedy in English
JaJaHa Has a great lineup for this Thursday, March 14 at 9:00 p.m. at Beer Station (Cuesta de Santo Domingo 22, metros: Santo Domingo/Ópera/Callao). Miky McPhantom, Archie Bezos, Jerry Adam, and Pilar de Francisco will be doing
Free Workshop on Political Activism
This Saturday, March 2 there will be a free workshop on political activism from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sala Ciudad de Úbeda, Ateneo de Madrid (calle Prado 19, metro: Antón Martín). The workshop will be
Tuesday Writer’s Group
The Madrid Writer’s Critique Group will meet tonight at 9:00 p.m. at Café Figueroa (calle de Augusto Figueroa 17, metro: Chueca). Visitors and new members are always welcome, and all genres, lengths, and kinds of writing in
How to Prepare for the Oscars in Madrid
With the Oscars just around the corner, some of you probably want to have an opinion to defend the next time you’re enjoying a post-lunch tertulia with your friends. If you prefer watching movies in their original
Gin, Manicures and Spicy English
Madrid Confidential will be hosting Gin & Manicure Nights at La Traviesa de Conde Duque (Travesía del Conde Duque, 5, metro: Noviciado or Plaza de España). You can go to this cozy bar and get a fantastic
JaJaHa Comedy
JAJAHA! Comedy has an amazing lineup for this Thursday, 31 January, at 9:00 p.m. at Beer Station (Cuesta de Santo Domingo 22, metros: Santo Domingo/Ópera/Callao). Ignatius Farray, Pepon Fuentes, Iggy Rubin, Jorge Guerra and Inés Joris will
