Thursday, February 19
“It's My Life” Olympic Brass
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 400-1,400 rubles – tickets here
Experience rock like never before! This Thursday, brass virtuosos will bring a new sound to the greatest legends of rock music – from Led Zeppelin to Linkin Park – at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia’s Grand Hall.
Friday, February 20
Photography. Inventing Color
- Starting from February 18, 11 am - 9 pm daily
- ROSPHOTO
- 250 rubles (150 rubles for students) – tickets here
A new exhibition at ROSPHOTO explores the evolution of color photography in Russia, from pioneering breakthroughs to cutting-edge technologies of today. At its heart is a replica of an invention by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, the pioneer of color photography in Russia; this unique setup allows one to experience early color images as they were in the 20th century.
Saturday, February 21
Music club: city pop
- 6 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 300 rubles (entrance fee)
Dive into the world of Japanese music and make your Saturday unforgettably musical! At the forthcoming meeting of the Community Center’s music club, you are invited to immerse yourself in city pop and listen to the genre’s top tunes – in the most authentic way ever.
Sunday, February 22
Maslenitsa celebration
- 11 am - 6 pm
- Yelagin Island
- 500 rubles (100 rubles for students) – tickets here
At the end of Maslenitsa week (when you are probably questioning some of your food decisions), we've got some good news for you! The traditional festivities are back on Yelagin Island. Come this Sunday to enjoy music and dancing, eat one too many blinis, play games, and more on the island.
Monday, February 23
Northern Sun
- Until April 19, 10 am - 6 pm
- Tsarskoye Selo State Museum
- 500 rubles (300-500 rubles for students) – tickets here
For fun out of (down)town, head to the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum in Pushkin to enjoy an exhibition all about the art of goldwork. The display offers 60+ pieces of clothing with impressive gold-and-pearl designs that were once worn by the court and ordinary people alike.
Tuesday, February 24
Exhibition about Kolomna
- Until March 15, 11 am - 6 pm daily, except for Wed
- Alexander Blok Apartment Museum
- 250 rubles (200 rubles for students) – tickets here
The exhibition presents an array of images by Leningrad photographer Vitaly Smirnov that capture the charm of Kolomna as it’s wrapped in a misty haze. Want to learn more about the historic district first? Read our dedicated piece in the Unexplored St. Petersburg series.
Wednesday, February 25
Hans Grundig. On the 125th Anniversary of the Artist's Birth
- February 21 - April 20, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- General Staff Building (Hermitage Museum)
- 700 rubles (free for students) – tickets here
For the first time since 1959, the works of 20th-century German artist Hans Grundig are back on display in Russia. The exhibition showcases the artist’s lifework with a collection of watercolors and portraits, graphic illustrations for classic fairy tales, as well as etchings and linocuts.
