Thursday, September 12

Exhibition: The Island of Artists

  • Until November 3, 11 am - 11 pm daily, except Tuesdays
  • Erarta Museum
  • 800-1,000 rubles (includes an annual pass)

An exhibition or an ode to Vasilyevsky Island? Both! Explore the works of artists whose creative or personal lives are intrinsically tied to St. Pete’s most beloved (by some, at least) island. And if you’d like to pair your artistic exploration with a real one, follow our guide for a most pleasant walk around the island.

Friday, September 13

English-Speaking Club at Vokzal 1853

Find new friends and practice your English through conversation and fun board games at this new speaking club held at the hip Vokzal 1853. Just register via the form and join the meeting this Friday. And if you get hungry, the food market offers an abundance of choices for all tastes and wallets – check our recommendations here.

Saturday, September 14

Grand Carnival at SENO

Costumes galore, street theater and acrobatics performances, dancing, singing, and a lot of fun – that’s what’s promised to all visitors of the upcoming Grand Carnival. Those with the best costumes will receive special prizes! 

Sunday, September 15

James Benning retrospective: Allensworth (2022)

The independent American filmmaker James Benning is known for his minimalist approach, which also shines in this film – an exploration of the first municipality in California to be self-governed by African Americans. Twelve static shots provide glimpses of the now-abandoned town, as the director looks for traces of the community’s cultural history. The screening is part of the Amfest Festival.

Monday, September 16

Exhibition: Through the Eyes of a Pilgrim

  • Until November 10, 11 am - 10 pm daily
  • ArtMuza
  • Free

For artist Mikhail Dagaev, there is little more important than exploring new lands and documenting his personal discoveries with a camera. At this exhibition, you get to peek into his weathered traveler’s eyes and see the world in a new light. Mikhail’s greatest ambition is to let his work inspire others to live their lives to the full – may they work their magic on you!

Tuesday, September 17

Beat Weekend: Free to Run 

Lately, the running movement has become very popular – check our very own St. Petersburg runner’s starter pack if you want to get into it yourself. However, it hasn’t always been that way: running in public was seen as suspicious, women weren’t allowed to run marathons, and all kinds of questions were raised about the running community. Learn the inspiring – and legendary – true story of this sport’s rise to the glory it knows today with Free to Run (2015), a documentary screened as part of the Beat Weekend Film Festival.

Wednesday, September 18

Music brings people together

In honor of the ongoing St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum, this concert will feature creations by Russian and international composers. The program has been designed to treat all visitors to their favorite melodies, transporting them through time and space to different countries and epochs.