Thursday, August 15
Open-air screening: Dancer in the Dark
- 7:30 pm
- New Holland Island
- Free
An immigrant factory worker (Björk) is gradually losing her vision, but she can’t lose her job: she doesn’t want her son to suffer from the same condition. One of Lars von Trier’s finests, the film is a heart-wrenching story that questions the notion of what is and isn’t fair. Check the weather forecast (the screening may be cancelled in case of rain!) and come to the island in advance if you want to grab the best seats.
Friday, August 16
Exhibition: Entrepreneurs and Patrons in Russia in the 18th – Early 20th Centuries
- Until August 26, Mon, Wed-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm; Tuesdays are days off
- Marble Palace (the Russian Museum)
- 800 rubles (350 rubles for students)
From the 18th and into the early 20th century, Russia’s merchants and entrepreneurs were responsible not only for the growth of the country’s economy, but also for its cultural enrichment. Such families as the Stroganovs and the Demidovs amassed entire art collections while also adopting a particular way of life: sometimes, founding “empires” of settlements with their own regulations. At this exhibition, you’ll be able to explore this phenomenon through portraits, decor, and applied arts.
Saturday, August 17
Market by the Sea
- August 17-18, 12 pm - 9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
A day at Sevkabel Port is almost never a bad idea: when the weather is good, you can stand by the water, enjoying the breeze with a trdelnik or a donut from a nearby stall. And if the weather is not so welcoming, this week there’s the traditional Market by the Sea: feed your creativity at workshops, explore brands from all over the country, and enjoy a lovely DJ set.
Sunday, August 18
St. Petersburg Fair
- August 17-18, 12 pm - 9 pm
- Seno space
- Free
Another market for the weekend, St. Petersburg Fair, focuses on local brands specializing in hand-made creations: clothes, accessories, organic makeup, home decor, and even delicacies. A relative newcomer to the city’s public spaces game, Seno offers an unusual interior, with its red brick walls and spiral staircases. This is your chance to pick up some unusual gifts for yourself or your friends, as well as explore a new location.
Monday, August 19
Exhibition: Mythology of Optimism
- Until August 20, 11 am - 10 pm
- ArtMuza
- Free
In his works, artist Alexander Grekov turns to the legacy of the Soviet times. Abandoned factories, desolate cityscapes, or degrading locomotives all present a chance to look into the history of the state that produced them and, in the artist’s case, reminisce about the days gone. For all history buffs, this exhibition is a wonderful chance to learn a curious personal account of the 20th century.
Tuesday, August 20
Exhibition: The Seventh Heaven
- Until October 20, Tue-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
- Anna Nova Gallery
- 200 rubles (100 rubles for students)
The late Dmitry Markov was an esteemed photographer who got to work with Apple and Getty Images. Even though his photographs may seem a little too gray and depressing at first sight, he was actually able to see past that – to look at the world through the prism of love and belief in humans and humanity. Explore his works at the newly opened exhibition to discover his magnanimity for yourself.
Wednesday, August 21
On the big screen: Coup! (2023)
- 7:30 pm
- Lenfilm Cinema
- 350 rubles (tickets here)
It’s 1918 and the world is overtaken by the flu pandemic. A wealthy journalist isolates with his family and a houseful of servants at a remote estate. It could have been an idyllic scenario if it wasn’t for the newly hired cook who’s planning an uprising against his employers. Who will win in this class war? Discover for yourself on Wednesday.
The film is screened in its original language with Russian subtitles.
