Thursday, April 9
Pyotr Konchalovsky. Garden in Bloom
- Until September 14, 9:30 am - 9 pm (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun), 9:30 am - 10 pm (Fri, Sat)
- Benois Wing (Russian Museum)
- 700 rubles (450 rubles for students) – tickets here
The Russian Museum honors Pyotr Konchalovsky’s legacy with a major retrospective of the artist’s creative path, featuring nearly 200 works from various periods and genres – from drawings to oil portraits and watercolors. The exhibition boasts items from 19 major Russian museums and 7 private collections.
Friday, April 10
The Drama (18+)
- 7:05 pm
- Rodina Cinema
- 400 rubles – tickets here
The year of the Zendaya and Robert Pattinson duo has officially kicked off: the dark wedding comedy The Drama is finally out in theaters. The movie follows a happily-engaged couple who are just about to tie the knot when an unexpected truth puts their relationship to the test. The film will be screened in English with Russian subtitles. Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised.
Saturday, April 11
Badminton Festival
- April 11-12, 12-8 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- 500-1,000 rubles
This weekend, you’re invited to an exciting day of badminton and fun at Sevkabel Port. On the schedule: freestyle and training sessions for beginners and experienced players, group and one-on-one tournaments, and a range of out-of-court activities, including crafty workshops, merch giveaways, and more.
Sunday, April 12
Dialogues about art: The Palette Sessions
- 5 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 300 rubles (entrance fee) – register here
Every two weeks, New Holland Island’s Community Center brings together lovers of art, debate, and the English language. The new season of art talks explores different colors, with this week’s talk being all about the color blue. Participants will be invited to reflect on the color’s symbolism and its interpretations across various artworks, from Picasso's Blue Period to blues music.
Monday, April 13
Magic Dance
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Grand Hall)
- 300-1,500 rubles – tickets here
The coming concert at St. Petersburg Philharmonia will feature a spectacular mixture of classical dance music – from bits of iconic ballets to traditional Hungarian and Greek dances – that will get your feet tapping.
Tuesday, April 14
Rembrandt and Russia
- Until July 24, 11 am - 7 pm daily, except for Mon
- Arkhip Kuindzhi's Memorial Apartment Museum
- 400 rubles (250 rubles for students) – tickets here
The exhibition offers a view on Rembrandt’s art and life story and his global influence with a collection of his most significant prints, as well as tributes and homages by Russian artists. The collection is split into several sections, each devoted to a particular theme in the legendary artist's graphics.
Wednesday, April 15
IN TRANSIT
- April 2-16, 10 am - 8:45 pm daily
- Fabergé Museum
- 700 rubles (350 rubles for students) – tickets here
From the earliest times to the present day, discover how public transport has developed and changed over the centuries. On view are over 80 works of art from different genres (paintings, graphics, photographs, and sculptures), cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, etc.), and epochs (20th and 21st centuries).
