Leisure. Detective novels and documentary films are descending on Barcelona this weekend, with BCNegra and the DocsBarcelona Festival. + Videos on our YouTube channel.

Weather. The forecasts warn of a new drop in temperatures for the weekend. Winter has arrived!

Books. This year's BCNegra detective novel conference, with over thirty activities, boasts even more Catalan writers. + Videos on our YouTube channel.

Cold. The public is still advised not to travel in private vehicles but to use the public transport network, especially the metro.

City. The Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, has given his support to the promoters of Barcelona's bid to hold the congress.

Fashion. The first edition of the Little Barcelona children's fashion fair, with over 50 brands represented, takes place at FAD on 5 and 6 February.

Music. The San Sebastián group are here with their latest album, Cometas por el cielo.

Comedy. The actor has revamped his show to bring us Yes, we Spain... is different, where the newly elected prime minister has to fight to stop the country falling into the hands of the Germans.

Children. Botifarra, Cansalada and Fuet stand up to the wolf who has been terrorising Pig City in this children's show at the Teatre del Raval.

Dance. Sònia Gómez directs four performers in a reflection on the body and society, at the Mercat de les Flors.

Exhibitions. The Espai Avinyó reflects on migrations through photographs of people who have decided to cross a border at some point in their lives.

Music. The second edition of the Hurta Cordel BCN Festival is bringing the city musicians like the saxophonist Paulina Owczarek and the bassoonist Wiktor Krzak.