Thursday, August 29
Exhibition: David Borovsky's Lyrical Drawing
- Until October 6, Tue, Thu-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm; Wed: 2 pm - 8 pm
- Museum of 20-21 Century Art of St. Petersburg
- 300 rubles (100 rubles for students)
Come to this exhibition to get acquainted with characters from Russian literature, as drawn by renowned illustrator David Borovsky. He was a notable representative of the Leningrad school, with his own style, he visualized beloved characters for generations of readers. Also on display will be his paintings, from the period when he stepped away from graphics to pursue a new direction.
Friday, August 30
Piano evening at Summer Theater
- 8 pm
- New Holland Island
- 1,500 rubles (tickets here)
Grab your chance for, perhaps, the last open-air concert this season – and come to enjoy some Bach, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff on New Holland Island. Your performer for the night will be Varvara Myagkova, a pianist hailing from Moscow, who has been enjoying a booming career in recent years.
Saturday, August 31
International Tea and Coffee Festival
- August 30 - September 1, 12 pm - 7 pm (the festival starts at 2 pm on Friday)
- Moskovskaya Square
- Free
Lovers of coffee and tea, assemble! Visit the festival on Moskovskaya Square for a packed program featuring all kinds of performances, food tracks, and, of course, gallons of coffee and tea to be tasted and enjoyed!
Sunday, September 1
Dancing open-air
- 7 pm - 10 pm
- Nikolskye Ryady
- Free
This year, fall starts on a Sunday – this has to be a good omen, right? To seal this effect, we suggest spending this Sunday evening at a fiery open-air jive dancing session held at Nikolskye Ryady. Let it all out on the dance floor and get all “jived-up” for the new academic year.
Monday, September 2
Exhibition: New Lands
- Until October 20, 11 am - 10 pm
- ArtMuza
- Free
An exhibition all about discovering yourself in a new context – a new city, a new country – is now on at ArtMuza. In her abstract landscapes, Elizaveta Pugacheva strives not only to explore the world around, but also to study the way our changing surroundings can influence our inner world and perception. By building bridges between cultures, the artist creates a new space for self-exploration. If you are a student newly in St. Petersburg, this might be the exhibition to visit – and for more practical tips on relocation, follow us on Telegram.
Tuesday, September 3
Exhibition: Gardens
- Until January 22, 2025; Tue-Sun: 11 am - 9 pm
- New Holland Island (Zifergauz)
- Free (registration required)
This new media art display at Zifergauz presents the works by artists Ozan Turkkan, Ronen Tanchum, and Cao Yuxi, all exploring the concept of gardens, real and digital. Symbols of divine order, places for peace and relaxation, grounds for experiments – throughout history, gardens have served many purposes. Explore their deeper meaning at the exhibition.
Wednesday, September 4
Concert: From Classics to Jazz
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 600-1,800 rubles (tickets here)
Wednesdays are for time travel. St. Petersburg Philharmonia opens its new season with a concert traversing time and genres. From Haydn in the 18th century to Gershwin in the 20th century, you will hear it all performed by the St. Petersburg State Academic Symphony Orchestra with invited piano soloists. Definitely an evening to remember!
