Thursday, October 23
Enjoy life!
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 600-1,500 rubles – tickets here
Marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss the Son, this concert features many of his waltzes and polkas as performed by the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra “Klassika.” Your spirits are sure to be lifted after this concert – a perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
Friday, October 24
Insomnia
- Until November 23, Wed-Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Art of Foto
- Free
Leningrad-born photographer Andrey “Willie” Usov communicates with the world through his art. That’s why he doesn’t distinguish between portraits and landscapes – both people and cities have their stories to tell, and the artist strives to capture both. At this exhibition, you get the chance to see the results of these conversations in the shots made throughout his illustrious career.
Saturday, October 25
Garage Sail & Intelligent Flea Market
- October 24-26, 12 pm - 10 pm October 25-26, 12 pm - 9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
Your wardrobe’s yet to shine this autumn? Say no more – just come to not one, but two different garage-sale style markets at Sevkabel Port this weekend. You’ll get a unique selection of vintage clothes from the city’s stores and private owners, all with a Halloween vibe. Grab your friends for a fun outing with a sea view!
Sunday, October 26
English-speaking club: Misbehavior & adventures + Manners
- 2 pm
- New Holland Island (Community Center)
- 250 rubles (entrance fee)
The English-speaking club at New Holland Island is back for another season. This first meeting, hosted by Cynthia Carson, will be focused on misbehavior and manners – there is sure to be a fun discussion! Don’t forget to register in advance if you are planning to come.
Monday, October 27
Ángela Copello. The Sublime
- Until February 15, 11 am - 11 pm daily, except Tuesdays
- Erarta Museum
- Starting from 1,000 rubles (includes an annual pass)
As winter is moving relentlessly closer, we are bound to start missing the colors of nature – and this exhibition is your chance to get that nature fix. Argentinian artist Ángela Copello captures endless landscapes, seemingly devoid of human touch. Explore her complex and diverse scenes at Erarta on Monday.
Tuesday, October 28
Colors of Colombia
ROSPHOTO invites you to see the sunny and multifaceted Colombia through the eyes of acclaimed photographer José Miguel Gómez Mogollón. This Colombian Embassy-supported exhibition portrays the country through the faces of its native people and the breathtaking mountains, jungles, valleys, deserts, and more, aiming to highlight the role of people in the era of global environmental change.
Wednesday, October 29
Bernardino Luini. Conservation Completed
- Until November 23, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 20 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles (free for students) – tickets here
This exhibition presents the recently restored works of Bernardino Luini, one of the most important followers of Leonardo da Vinci. Apart from marvelling at the mastery of this Renaissance-era artist, visitors will also be able to witness the results of restoration efforts and compare the recently restored works to those yet to undergo this process. This is a unique opportunity to peek at what goes on behind the scenes of a museum.
Title image credit: Vladimir Ivanov / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
