Thursday, May 8
Art Deco Fashion
- Until September 7, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles – tickets here
Through the selection of clothing and footwear on display, the exhibition unpacks the fashion of the ‘20s and ‘30s and its art deco influences. In the spotlight are beaded dresses and shoes produced by eminent designers: Paul Poiret, Lucien Lelong, and many others. The exhibits are accompanied by era-defining artworks such as those of Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy, as well as a collection of ‘20s movie posters.
Friday, May 9
Urban Poetics. Leningrad in the 1950s and 1960s
Being a jack of all trades, Evgeny Zlobin is not only an influential actor, a director, and a teacher – but also a talented photographer. Out of a pure hobby, he documented life in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in the 50s and 60s with a spectacular series of cityscapes and street portraits, which are currently displayed at ROSPHOTO. Other exhibitions at the gallery include: Victory Day Memories, Hindsight, and more.
Saturday, May 10
Music club at Community: psychedelic rock
- 6 pm
- New Holland Island (Community Center)
- 250 rubles (entrance fee)
At the coming club meeting, you’re set to take a dive deep into the career of the Australian rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, their successes and defeats, as well as listen to them on vinyl – and learn more about their new album, which will feature a real orchestra.
Sunday, May 11
Spring at Botanical Garden
- May 10-11, 10 am - 5 pm
- St. Petersburg's Botanical Garden
- 900 rubles – tickets here
St. Petersburg is turning green! As trees are just starting to leaf out in the city, it’s a cue for you to take a walk at the Botanical Garden, which promises you all things green, trees and plants, plus blooming flowers and birdsong.
Monday, May 12
Sand Sculpture Festival
- Until August 24, 10 am - 9 pm daily
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- 500 rubles
Explore the history of World War II through a series of themed sculptures – all made of sand by master artists from Russia and abroad. On view are sand installations inspired by WW2 memorials around the country, classic war movies and songs, and more.
Tuesday, May 13
Concert: Tchaikovsky's 185th anniversary of birth
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 300-1,500 rubles – tickets here
This Tuesday, the stage of St. Petersburg Philharmonia will bring together the most classical of all. Marking the birth anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the state Russian academic orchestra will perform the composer’s timeless repertoire – complemented with the best of his predecessors, contemporaries, and followers: Mikhail Glinka, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Wednesday, May 14
Ivan Pokhitonov. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth
- Until August 18, 10 am - 6 pm daily, except for Tue
- St. Michael’s Castle (State Russian Museum)
- 400-600 rubles (300-400 rubles for students) – tickets here
The State Russian Museum opens the first exhibition of Ivan Pokhitonov’s works in St. Petersburg. Featuring around 150 of his paintings and drawings, as well as works of decorative and applied art, the display will shed light on his mastery in varied domains of art: landscapes, genre painting, portraits, and ceramics.
