Thursday, April 2

Aphrodite’s Blessing. Brides in Classical Art

  • Until June 22, Wed, Thu, Sun: 11 am - 6 pm, Tue, Fri, Sat: 11 am - 8 pm
  • Hermitage Museum
  • 700 rubles (300 rubles for students) – tickets here

Explore the Hermitage’s rich classical collection at this display all about prenuptial rites of the brides in Ancient Greece. Visitors get to learn about sacred traditions from centuries ago and gaze at fascinating artifacts, from vases and sculptures to intricate jewelry. A subtle scent of violets, which surrounds the exhibits, adds a unique dimension to the display.

Friday, April 3

Temple of Solitary Thinking / Music Debris audio performance

This week, Alexandrinsky Theater opens its doors to the INO Ambient Music Festival, complete with lectures and performances. For Friday, the program includes performances by the new age and ambient artist Khram Uedinennogo Razmyshleniya (Temple of Solitary Thinking) and the experimental duo Pylayet (Burning) with the composition Music Debris. Caution: you might leave the evening with an entirely new perspective on music!

Saturday, April 4

The Casket of Fairy Tales

For those craving a more traditional musical experience, there is a fairytale-rooted concert at St. Petersburg Philharmonia. With pieces by Russian and international composers, the hall will be visited by Baba Yaga, a fairytale princess, trolls, dwarves, and other magical creatures. In other words, this makes a perfect pick-me-up for your weekend!

Sunday, April 5

Sabrina

This Sunday, on the big screen is Sabrina (1954), a classic Hollywood Cinderella-style romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn. The film will be screened in its original language with Russian subtitles.

Monday, April 6

Stage Synesthesia

  • Until April 19, 11 am - 10 pm daily
  • ArtMuza
  • Free

In this debut exhibition, photographer Anastasia Bashinskaya attempts to capture the fleeting feeling of synesthesia we may experience during a live performance. Explore the genre of stage photography at this colorful display. 

Tuesday, April 7

This appeared in the room at the moment it fell

You may find the title of this exhibition startling, which in full is “This appeared in the room at the moment it fell. Before that moment the room was empty,” but wait till you learn its subject. Through over 50 art objects and videos, Voronezh-born artist Kirill Saveliev ponders our relationship with our environment and routines at home – the way we sometimes are fighting battles with our surroundings. Intrigued? Visit the exhibition to learn more.

Wednesday, April 8

Dresden Opera: Swan Lake

This take on Swan Lake, envisioned by choreographer Johan Inger, is not like any you’ve seen before. Free of tutu skirts and strict ballet formalities, it’s a tale of love, freedom, and betrayal. Watch the performance recorded at the Semperoper Dresden on the big screen this Wednesday.