Thursday, October 24
Wedding Ceremonies in Russia in the Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Century. In Secular Society and at Court
- Until March 30, 2025; 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles (300 rubles for students) – tickets here
At this historical exhibition, you get to step into the whirlwind of Russian wedding traditions. As both intimate and public affairs, they are a unique window into local culture – shown at the exhibition through intricately decorated dresses, historical wedding portraits, and applied art. For a primer on wedding traditions to deepen your understanding, explore our article.
Friday, October 25
Cannes Film Festival: Anora
- 9:30 pm
- Angleterre Cinema Lounge
- 350 rubles – tickets here
This year’s Palme d'Or winner is a New York-based unlikely love story reminiscent of the cult flick Pretty Woman (1992), with a cast comprising prominent and promising Russian actors – and, according to reviews, rather accurately written characters. How has the misalliance trope evolved over 30 years? Find out this Friday at Angleterre (viewer discretion advised, 18+).
Saturday, October 26
Galeria Be Fashion
- October 23-27, starting at 2-4 pm (check schedule)
- Galeria Mall
- Free
If visiting a major fashion week is your dream, you can start local – with the annual fashion show at Galeria Mall. Apart from runway walks featuring outfits from the mall’s brands, there will be talks on trends and personal branding, as well as workshops on posing and customizing clothes. A change of pace and scenery, a creative inspiration, or a chance to visit something totally out of your bubble – this event could do many things for your Saturday!
Sunday, October 27
Intelligent Flea Market
- October 26-27, 12 pm - 9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
And now to fashion made sustainable – and this time, also spooky! In honor of upcoming Halloween, our favorite moving flea market is all about scary candy, Harry Potter-themed memorabilia, chunky sweaters, and more. Add to that the usual vibey DJ set and themed workshops, and you’ll know you are promised to leave the event feeling quite a bit better about this windy fall!
Monday, October 28
Elena Kosarkova’s Seasons. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Until January 19, 2025; 11 am - 10 pm
- ArtMuza
- Free
Explore the world and its seasons through the eyes of artist Elena Kosarkova at her freshly opened exhibition. The artist's philosophy focuses on small things that make up our days – and lives. Noticing them with love and care is the secret to happiness, and that’s the message conveyed by this vibrant display.
Tuesday, October 29
Icon of Romanticism and Rock Idol
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 600-1,800 rubles
Get ready to rock… at St. Petersburg Philharmonia! Part of a unique series of concerts juxtaposing classics and pop culture, this one unites two great romantics: Paganini (Violin Concerto No. 2 “La Campanella”) and David Bowie (symphonic arrangements of popular songs). Experience music like you never have before, and join like-minded enthusiasts this coming Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30
Exhibition: What’s in a Button?
- Until November 2, Tue-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
- Borey Art Center
- Free
This collective exhibition of various Russian artists focuses on the tiniest and arguably most mundane of things – a button. People used to keep them in jewelry boxes to use them on their garments again and again; even now many families still have such button collections stored somewhere deep in the archives. Having seen many an era, these tiny heroes can tell many stories. At this exhibition, you will get to hear some of them.
