Thursday, July 3

Flute and Dancing

The official season at St. Petersburg Philharmonia may be over, but there are a few more concerts not to be missed; one of them is Flute and Dancing – a night of ancient music and dance that will bring together melodies of past days and Baroque-style dancing. 

Friday, July 4

Etoetno fest

Etoetno (“This is Ethno”) is a two-day music festival that puts Russian folk music on the map. For its seventh installment, the festival will delight listeners with a diverse lineup of 15+ musicians, including solo performers and contemporary folk bands. Highlights for July 14 include Otava Yo from St. Petersburg – and Ay Yola from Ufa, whose tunes recently went viral. 

Saturday, July 5

On the big screen: Piter FM (2006)

Piter FM may be almost 20 years old, but it’s ageless when it comes to its devotion to St. Petersburg. Why watch it now? One, because it's on all over town; two, because it's an iconic rom-com with a captivating story and characters; and three, it's a visual treat that depicts the St. Petersburg of the ‘00s. When you’re finished with the movie, check out our story about movies set in St. Pete to reenact your own Piter FM-inspired route from the big screen. 

The movie is screened in Russian.

Sunday, July 6

Swing of the White Night

The traditional jazz festival is back on! Enjoy live jazz music set against the backdrop of gorgeous St. Michael's Castle and its green areas; on the stage – talented performers and ensembles from Russia and abroad. 

Monday, July 7

Morning stretch w/ Context 

Can’t make exercising your routine? Find yourself an accountability partner(s) at studio Context’s weekly outdoor stretching sessions at New Holland Island. The classes are donation-based; all you need is a mat and some comfy clothes.

Tuesday, July 8

Habitat

  • Until September 7, 10 am - 7 pm daily
  • Lakhta Center
  • 800 (650 rubles for students) – tickets here

Lakhta Center isn’t only an observation deck offering breathtaking city vistas – but also a hip art space now. Currently, the center exhibits a series of works – paintings, graphics, installations, and photographs – that explore how artists, both famed and upcoming, transform the day-to-day into true artworks. As a bonus, visitors will get to see inside the center's planetarium way before its official opening. 

Wednesday, July 9

Phenomenon

Young artist Anastasia Grishakova's debut solo exhibition collects five year’s worth of her work, which explores the topics of light and darkness, as well as the physics and “magic” behind their interaction. The mediums on view are diverse; there’ll be paintings, graphics, digital pictures, and even textile panels.