Thursday, October 17
Viktor Tsoi. Legend
- Until March 10, 12-10 pm (Tue-Fri), 11 am - 10 pm (Sat-Sun)
- Sevkabel Port
- See the prices and book your tickets here
The exhibition offers an insight into the life of Viktor Tsoi, one of the most influential Soviet singer and songwriters and a co-founder of the band Kino. It examines Tsoi’s legacy and his journey – from humble beginnings to a rock legend – by giving an exclusive look at the singer’s priceless valuables. These range from rare papers and drafts to guitars, costumes, paintings, polaroids, and video recordings from the family archives. The exhibition is courtesy of Planet9 – the creator of the First Position exhibition at Manege.
Friday, October 18
Noble Talks: Live Long: How Discoveries Help to Look at Diseases Differently
- 7:30 pm
- Community, New Holland Island
- Free – register here
This Friday, as part of Noble Talks, ITMO experts Evgeniya Sokolova and Olga Zhogoleva will give a talk on modern medicine, new diseases, and preventive medicine, as well as share their long-held dreams as an endocrinologist and an allergist. Noble Talks is a series of free popular science lectures organized by ITMO’s Center for Science Communication.
The lectures are delivered in Russian.
Saturday, October 19
IFF Message to Man 2024: Soviet Animation. Part 1
- 1 pm
- Rodina Kino
- 250 rubles – tickets here
Soviet cartoons hold a special place in the hearts of many Russians, particularly those made by the one and only Soyuzmultfilm. This Saturday, you have the chance to explore the studio’s legacy and learn more about what it’s up to today. The screening features 13 animation shorts created between 2015 and 2021.
Sunday, October 20
Market by the Sea
- October 19-20, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
The much-loved Market by the Sea is coming back to Sevkabel Port this weekend. Get ready to shop to your heart’s content, discover new crafts, indulge in delicious foods by local gastronomic projects, and simply have a good time. The fall-themed market promises 150+ brands and a fun-packed program.
Monday, October 21
Karl the Great. 225th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth
- Until May 12, 10 am - 8 pm (Mon, Fri, Sat), 10 am - 6 pm (Wed), 10 am - 7 pm (Sun)
- Mikhailovsky Palace (the Russian Museum)
- 900-1,500 rubles (450-1,000 rubles) – tickets here
Another art hit this season is the Russian Museum’s exhibition of Karl Brullov, a renowned Russian painter most famed for his Last Day of Pompeii, which is now back on display after restoration. In celebration of his birth’s anniversary, the event features 160 paintings and about 250 watercolors created by the master, offering a glimpse into his artistic path that extends beyond his magnum opus.
Tuesday, October 22
Concert: Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 500-1,300 rubles – tickets here
Get to know the world-famous composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Frideric Handel, and Claude Debussy through their music at the forthcoming concert at St. Petersburg Philharmonia. The concert will be given by the Youth Chamber Orchestra under the guidance of Yaroslav Zaboyarkin. And if you’re curious about Russian classical music, this is where you can start.
Wednesday, October 23
Cistern
- Until December 8, 12-10 pm (Tue-Sun)
- Cistern x T-Bank
- Starting from 275 rubles
If you’re ready for a lil’ trip, head to the brewery-turned-art-space for an immersive exhibit about discovering the coming and exploring the unknown. The display is divided into three zones, Cistern, Levels, and Metronome, with a special photo zone by T-Bank.
