Thursday, May 15
Port Art Fair
- May 15-18, 12-10 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- 750 rubles – tickets here
From May 15 to 18, artists and galleries from across the country will come together for Port Art Fair – an annual fair of contemporary art at Sevkabel Port. This year’s display will be all about arts & crafts. The event’s program promises mediations, as well as a fun and insights-packed lineup of expert-led lectures and discussions.
Friday, May 16
The Lives of Remarkable Dogs
- Until November 10, 10 am - 6 pm daily, except for Tue
- Marble Palace (State Russian Museum)
- 800-1,200 (400-600 rubles) – tickets here
The exhibition invites you to explore the role our four-legged friends played in the life and art of Russia. Through a hand-picked selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and even numismatic art, the display brings into focus the portrayal of dogs in art – across different genres (from landscapes and portraits to avant-garde endeavors) and plots (from historical to adventure).
Saturday, May 17
Night of Museums
Immerse yourself in the city's art scene after dark during Night of Museums. There’ll be live music, art talks, exhibitions, guided tours, and more – at your favorite or never-been-to spots. The theme this year is Heroes. You can see the complete list of participating museums here. Hurry! Tickets are going fast for this one.
Sunday, May 18
Radio yachting
- May 17-18, 10 am - 7 pm
- New Holland Island
- Free – on a first-come-first-served basis
This weekend, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the fun and thrill of radio boat racing at New Holland Island. There, you’ll get to control RC boats, learn to do the perfect sailor's hitch, and simply have fun boating – without getting in the water.
Monday, May 19
Leningrad. Meeting Victory
- Until May 20, 10 am - 9 pm daily
- Fabergé Museum
- Free – tickets here
The WWII-themed exhibition looks into the history behind the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, Victory Day, and post-war life in Leningrad through a series of over 120 photographs, drawings, and paintings by prominent photographers and photojournalists.
Tuesday, May 20
Beethoven. Piano Concerto No. 4
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 300-1,000 rubles – tickets here
Enjoy the wonder of classical music at St. Petersburg Philharmonia. This Tuesday, an international ensemble will perform live the best of opera and instrumental music, which includes pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, and more.
Wednesday, May 21
The Divine Michelangelo and His Contemporaries
- Until August 24, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles – tickets here
The Hermitage Museum is putting on an exhibition dedicated to the High Renaissance Italian sculptor Michelangelo and his contemporaries to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the master’s birth. The centerpiece of the display is the sculpture Crouching Boy – the only work of Michelangelo's in Russia – accompanied by 13 more sculptures and 11 paintings produced by artists in one way or another associated with the eminent sculptor.
