Thursday, May 29
Evergreen Melodies
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 400-1,200 rubles – tickets here
Who’s down for some jazz? Tomorrow, on May 29, a jazz band at St. Petersburg Philharmonia will bring to life some evergreen melodies of all time: Bert Kaempfert's L-O-V-E, W.C. Handy's St. Louis Blues, and many more.
Friday, May 30
Classics on Palace Square
- 9:30 pm
- Palace Square
- Free
It happens once a year – and it’s this Friday! One of the most spectacular classical concerts, Classics on Palace Square brings together 100+ star opera singers, orchestra players, and other musicians – as well as thousands of listeners from all over the city and beyond. Also on the program are open-air performances of ballet and different dance styles.
Saturday, May 31
Art Talks: Wonderland
- 2 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 250 rubles (entrance fee) – register here
Explore the magical world of dreams in literature – with philology expert Daria Larina and literature teacher Tom Bettel. The coming talk at the center will delve into why fantasy worlds go hand-in-hand with dreams, with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll as a prime illustration.
The meeting is held in English; the recommended level of proficiency is A2+ and higher.
Sunday, June 1
Zenit. St. Petersburg. 100 Years Together
- Until September 28, 12-10 pm (Tue-Fri), 11 am - 10 pm (Sat-Sun)
- Sevkabel Port
- Starting from 700 rubles – tickets here
The city’s sports club Zenit is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On this occasion, Sevkabel Port is opening a grand-scale exhibition of all things Zenit. 12 themed halls, 2,000 exhibits, as well as multimedia and interactive installations – the display will take you on a visual journey of the last 100 years of the club’s history, its milestones and famed players, while also exploring its inseparable connection to the City on the Neva.
Monday, June 2
ReMusik.org festival
- 7:30 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 500 rubles – tickets here
On Monday, music lovers will have a special chance to expand their horizons – by listening to and learning more about contemporary music. On stage will be a leading Russian ensemble of contemporary music that will start off with the 20th-21st chamber music and continue all the way to modern-day compositions.
Tuesday, June 3
404 Museum
- Until August 10, 11 am - 9 pm daily, except for Mon
- Cistern x T-Bank
- 600-900 rubles (450-650 rubles for students) – tickets here
No, it’s no error, and it can be found – at Cistern x T-Bank! The multimedia display 404 Museum combines the best of mathematics, programming, and sound design into immersive, real-time-created media installations.
Wednesday, June 4
A tour of the Japanese Garden at the Botanical Garden
- Starting May 28, 10 am - 5 pm daily, except for Mon
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 700 rubles – check available dates and prices here
The Japanese Garden at the Botanical Garden once again welcomes nature lovers to enjoy its Japanese-style bridge-pond-and-summer-house complex, as well as various plants and flowers. Tours are held 3-4 times daily. Tickets can only be purchased online.
