Thursday, April 16
No Provocation – Just Being Jealous of the Clouds
- Until April 26, 11 am - 7 pm
- Kamennoostrovsky Pr. 16, 42, 6th floor
- 1,000 rubles (tickets here)
This is a very St. Petersburg-core story: a four-level apartment in the heart of Petrogradsky District is being put up for auction and for this occasion, it’s open to the public for a two-week exhibition. Graduates of St. Petersburg Repin Academy of Arts are exhibiting their works at the former studio of Nicholas II’s court painter Baron Ernst Friedrich von Liphart, who worked there in the early 20th century. Later, the painter Vladimir Sokolov also worked at the studio. Discover this piece of St. Pete history at the unique exhibition. The event is quite popular, so don’t hesitate to get the tickets if you want to go!
Friday, April 17
Bach and Elgar by Governor’s Symphony Orchestra
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Small Hall)
- 1,000-1,600 rubles (tickets here)
Spend a Friday evening enjoying piano concertos and fugues by Bach and Elgar, as performed by the Governor’s Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, April 18
Mongolfieri Fest
- Starting from 12 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free (optional donation)
On Saturday, Sevkabel is hosting a festival bustling with all kinds of activities: circus and musical performances, street theater, art activities, workshops, and more interactive formats for all tastes. The festival aims to make all ages feel welcome, happy, and entertained, so a fun day is guaranteed. Don’t forget to register in advance here.
Sunday, April 19
English-speaking club
- 12:30 pm
- New Holland Island (Community Center)
- Free (300 rublesCommunity Center entrance fee)
In this session of the English-speaking club on New Holland Island, participants will discuss accents and in particular those from the south of the US. Don’t forget to register in advance if you’re planning to attend.
Monday, April 20
Persona
- 8 pm
- Lenfilm Cinema
- 500 rubles (tickets here)
This screening celebrates the 60th anniversary of, perhaps, one of the most debated and analyzed films of the 20th century, Ingmar Bergman’s Persona (1966). Starting with an intriguing premise of an actress suddenly losing her voice, the film unveils into a psychological drama untangling such topics as identity, duality, and insanity. The film will be screened in its original language with Russian subtitles. Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised.
Tuesday, April 21
Nikolay Akimov and his students
- Until June 7, Tue, Thu-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm; Wed: 2 pm - 9 pm
- Museum of 20-21 Century Art of St. Petersburg
- 400 rubles (100 rubles for students; tickets here)
Nikolay Akimov was a prominent scene designer and director who influenced Russian theater in the 1930s-1960s. On display at this exhibition are his colorful, innovative works for the stage, personal portraits of his close friends and famous contemporaries, as well as the most notable works of his many students. As a whole, the exhibition aims to paint the picture of the art scene of that time.
Wednesday, April 22
Egon Schiele – Self-Portrait
- 7 pm
- Rodina Cinema
- 700 rubles (tickets here)
In this filmed stage performance, the South Bohemian Theatre’s Ballet explores the life and work of Egon Schiele, an influential Austrian expressionist painter, whose original style formed in Český Krumlov. Set outside in the town’s gardens, the play’s decorations and costumes are inspired by the colors in the artist’s works.
