Thursday, October 26
Exhibition: Future Dwelling
- Until January 8, 10 am - 6 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun), 1-9 pm (Thu)
- The Marble Palace (part of the State Russian Museum)
- 500 rubles (250 rubles for students) – tickets here
The display’s selection, featuring 24 wall-size digital paintings, some generated by AI, sparks a conversation on the future of living spaces and photography as an art medium. Behind the show is the union of a photographic artist (Olga Michi), a photography historian (Alexei Loginov), and an art historian (Artem Loginov), whose artistic endeavor was to reflect on futuristic architecture through deadpan photography, dubbed the most authentic style of photography.
Friday, October 27
Multimedia exhibition: Impulse
- Until January 31, 11 am - 8 pm daily
- Zifergauz, New Holland Island
- Free – register here
For an immersive experience and hands-on interactivity, head to the Impulse exhibition at Zifergauz, New Holland Island. The debut solo show of French digital artist Maotik brings together six immersive projects, one of which was made specifically for St. Petersburg in the fall. At the display, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to control reality with your hands, make digital gardens blossom, and even choreograph a swarm of laser fireflies.
Saturday, October 28
Intelligent Flea Market: Halloween edition
- October 28-29, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
This is the season for trick-or-treating, the Pumpkin King, and… themed markets! At the Intelligent Flea Market in Sevkabel Port, you will find one-of-a-kind hand-knit sweaters, stock up on craft delicacies, find your perfect Halloween costume, pay a visit to a fortune-teller, and much, much more.
Sunday, October 29
On the big screen: Whiplash and Roman Holiday
- 3 pm and 5:10 pm
- Out Cinema
- 320-430 rubles – tickets here and here
Our movie recs for this Sunday are Whiplash (2014) and Roman Holiday (1953) – for those who want to see the cut-throat chronicles of a promising young drummer or accompany a runaway princess on her more slow-paced yet no less captivating adventures in Rome.
Monday, October 30
Exhibition: Ivan Tvorozhnikov (1848–1919)
- Until December 18, 10 am - 8 pm (Mon), 10 am - 6 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun), 1-9 pm (Thu)
- The Mikhailovsky Palace (part of the Russian State Museum)
- 550 rubles (270 rubles for students) – tickets here
Dedicated to the lesser-known Russian painter Ivan Tvorozhnikov, the exhibition explores his artistic legacy, which was mainly centered around rural life. Through the eyes of the master and his own experience, you will see truthful portraits of Russian peasants and learn more about their daily lives, including all the hardships they had to encounter.
Tuesday, October 31
Organ Tuesdays: Reformation Day
- 8 pm
- Annenkirche
- 800 rubles – tickets here
For this organ Tuesday, we have the greatest company – German and Danish composers Johann Bach, Georg Telemann, and Dieterich Buxtehude, whose timeless masterpieces will be performed by the Annenkirche choral band (vocals, flutes, violin, & organ) in the hall of arguably the most atmospheric church in the city.
Wednesday, November 1
TheatreHD: John Neumeier's The Little Mermaid
- 7 pm
- TRK Piter Raduga (Park Pobedy metro station)
- 600 rubles – tickets here
Next Wednesday, dive into the world of The Little Mermaid as staged by John Neumeier. His production blends a heart-wrenching story with spectacular choreography and moving music, which will all be conveniently captured for you to enjoy on a movie theater screen.
