Thursday, April 30

Néstor Jiménez. The Blue Noise Spectrum

  • Until August 23, 11 am - 11 pm daily, except Tuesdays
  • Erarta Museum
  • 2,000 rubles (includes a 6-month pass)

In this new exhibition at Erarta Museum, the Mexican artist Néstor Jiménez humanizes urban environments by turning buildings into beings who bear witness to historical events. In his works, the artist uses concrete and reclaimed wood from the foundation of housing on the outskirts of Mexico City, making for a curious new medium.

Friday, May 1

Badminton at Sevkabel Port

Enjoy three days of unlimited badminton at Sevkabel Port. Experienced players will be able to enjoy the court from 12 pm to 10 pm, while beginners wishing to pick up some new skills can sign up for 1-hour-long training sessions from 12 pm to 7 pm (500 rubles) via a Telegram bot. From 8 pm on May 1, the courts will turn into a party – we are promised badminton games, film photos, and lots of chatting!

Saturday, May 2

Dreamfest

Make a wish at the annual festival that’s all about dreams coming true! At the dedicated time, all visitors of the festival get to launch water lanterns into the garden’s pond. But before you get to the main event, there’ll be plenty to see and do: light-filled photo zones, food spots, crafty workshops, music, dance, and even a fire show – this is not the full list of everything exciting on the program.

Sunday, May 3

Point Break

The cult 90s thriller is back on the big screen – now restored in 4K! Enjoy watching an FBI agent (Keanu Reeves) infiltrate a criminal gang of surfers and find an unexpected obstacle on his path. Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised. The movie will be screened in its original language with English subtitles.

Monday, May 4

Sand Sculptures Festival

  • Until September 1, daily, 10 am - 9 pm
  • Peter and Paul Fortress
  • 500 rubles (400 rubles for students) – get a 50 rubles discount when purchasing tickets online

Another annual festival is back in town with a bang! This year, the Sand Sculptures Festival is all about the joy of creativity, with the exhibits promising to demonstrate the scope of human imagination. Fairy tales, nature, cinema, music, homages to St. Petersburg and fantasy universes – all brought to life in sand by artists from regions of Russia, Belarus, and Armenia. There will be something for everyone.

Tuesday, May 5

Romantic era concert

What better pick-me-up could there be than two Romantic music masterpieces performed live? On Tuesday, you’ll get to hear Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by Academic Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Pavel Baleff (Germany).

Wednesday, May 6

Don Giovanni

This Don Giovanni performance was recorded at the 2021 Salzburg Festival, marking the 100th anniversary of the opera first being performed at the festival. This rendition, directed by Romeo Castellucci, included Italian and Russian opera stars, as well as the musicAeterna Orchestra conducted by Teodor Currentzis. This is a wonderful chance to experience this opera as seen on a world-renowned stage.