Thursday, June 4
Michael
- 7:20 pm
- Avrora Cinema
- Starting from 450 rubles
Now showing in theaters, the new highly-anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson chronicles the musician’s rise to stardom. The movie shines a light on the career and off-stage life of the King of Pop as well as some behind-the-scenes of several of his ultimate hits.
Friday, June 5
Tchaikovsky. Romeo and Juliet
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Grand Hall)
- 600-1,400 rubles
Relive the timeless tale of the star-crossed lovers with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet – arguably one of the composer’s most famous, heartfelt orchestral works – as it’s being masterfully brought to life by St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, June 6
Petrovsky Rowing Marathon
- 10 am - 8 pm
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Free
There’s always something happening in the city – and you can be a part of it, even if as a spectator! This Saturday, St. Pete is gearing up to host full and half rowing marathons that will bring together all the biggest fans of rowing and sailing. 20 km, 47 km, or 67 km in distance, the marathon will end at one of the city’s most famous landmarks – the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Sunday, June 7
Market by the Sea
- June 6-7, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
Celebrate summer by heading to the traditional seaside market at Sevkabel Port. Around 150 local brands under one roof – from clothes to decor and household items – plus, as always, a high-energy program: a food court, DJ sets, and arts & crafts for all ages.
Monday, June 8
St. Petersburg. A History in Two Centuries
- Until July 26, 11 am - 9 pm daily
- ROSPHOTO
- 400 rubles (250 rubles for students)
The exhibition chronicles the history of St. Petersburg through the eyes of prominent local photographers – from the city’s earliest records of the 1860s to the 1980s-1990s aesthetic of a new shifting reality.
Tuesday, June 9
Aquatic route at Botanical Garden
- Starting from May 30, 11 am - 4:30 pm daily, expect for Mon
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 700 rubles (includes park entrance)
It’s officially summer, and it means the aquatic route finally opens at the Botanical Garden. This summer, take the time to enjoy one of the most picturesque routes at the garden’s greenhouse; there, you’ll see all kinds of palms, mangroves, and the star of the snow – a 13-meter pond full of majestic water lilies.
Wednesday, June 10
The Great. Portrayal of Women in Russian Art
- Until January 11, 10 am - 10 pm daily, expect for Tue
- Mikhailovsky Palace (Russian Museum)
- 700-1,000 rubles (600 rubles for students)
With over 300 works and 11 halls at visitors’ disposal, the display explores femininity and womanhood as it has been portrayed by Russian artists over the years – and pays tribute to the dazzling women from the country’s history, from empresses and nobles to creatives and muses.
