Thursday, August 27
He Dances Alone
- Until October 4, 12 pm - 8 pm daily
- New Holland Island (Pavilion)
- Free
The exhibition commemorates artist Vladimir Shinkarev, one of the founders of the Mitki art group. On display are art pieces that were until now reserved for private collections of the artist's friends and collaborators, the keepsakes and highlights of their friendship. In the exhibition, the artist can be seen not only as an influential name in the St. Petersburg art scene, but also through his relationships with his closest people.
Friday, August 28
International coffee and tea festival
- August 28-30, start at 2 pm on Friday and at 12 pm on the weekend
- Moskovskaya Square
- Free
Original performances, themed quizzes, and unique tastes from all over the world – that’s what you’ll find at this annual festival. A definite must-visit for any coffee and tea lover!
Saturday, August 29
Sila Vetra yacht club at Sevkabel
- 2 pm - 8 pm
- Sevkabel Port (embankment)
- Free
Are you thinking of trying sailing? This may be your first step towards that world! The Sila Vetra yacht club is hosting a day of workshops in essential sailing knots, fun giveaways, FAQs, and good music. Come for some weekend fun!
Sunday, August 30
Autumn Pastorale
- Start at 12 pm
- Bode’s Gardening (Pavlovsk Park)
- 200 rubles (+ 300 rubles park entrance fee)
Autumn is the time of harvest and that’s what this day is all about! You will get to explore the restored historical garden of empress Maria Fedorovna, learn some quick and tasty recipes, try original jams, and enjoy live musical performances. Dive into the fall spirit!
Monday, August 31
It’s Simple Unless You Look at the Canvas
- Until November 1, 11 am - 11 pm daily, except Tue
- Erarta Museum
- 2,000 rubles (includes a six-month membership)
Having started his career as a digital illustrator, Ilya Brezinski transitioned to painting and drawing. Now, he specializes in hyperrealistic paintings with surprising, seemingly unfitting elements. You can unravel them at this ongoing exhibition.
Tuesday, September 1
Tony
- 7 pm
- Lenfilm Сinema
- 600 rubles
A young man comes to Provincetown in hopes to be a writer. To make ends meet, he starts working as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. Years later, this young man is known as celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. In this A24 film, we get to learn how he started his path.
Wednesday, September 2
Sleeping Beauty
- 7:30 pm
- Rodina Cinema
- 700 rubles
What if Sleeping Beauty was set in the 21st century? What would the fairytale world look like then? In this dance performance, we get to look at the familiar story from a new, unexpected angle, with striking visuals to boot.
Title image credit: Tasha Kostyuk on Unsplash
