Market by the Sea
- March 6-8, 12-9 pm
- Kirov Palace of Culture
- Free entrance
- QR code: required
Keeping the tradition, the Market by the Sea fair is back again with even more residents and craftspeople selling all kinds of unique artisan goods, from clothing and jewelry to ceramics, handmade gifts, and more. The fair promises to be extremely diverse and eventful. There will be insightful lectures, handy workshops, culinary delicacies, and DJs. And this far from the only fair this weekend – if you’re looking for something else or would like to visit more than just one festival, head straight to the St. Petersburg Fair or the Intelligent Flea Market.
Botanical festival
Credit: Anton Darius (@thesollers) on Unsplash
- February 19 - March 8, 10 am - 5 pm
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 700 rubles (500 rubles for students)
- QR code: required
Spending your time off in the city’s main botanical garden is the best way to shake off the winter blues and recharge your batteries – especially when a special spring festival is on. The festival brings together the best of traditional garden routes, magnificent lilac collections, a captivating exposition on biological diversity, and creative workshops.
Other Shores exhibition by Alexey Begak
- February 23 - May 29, 10 am - 10 pm every day except Tue
- Erarta Museum
- 600-1,000 (with annual pass)
- QR code: required
They say landscapes have a kind of therapeutic effect on people, so now you have a hundred and one reasons to check out the Other Shores exhibition by the Moscow-based artist and TV host Alexey Begak. The exhibition features the artist’s finest work that shows off the beauty of nature and various objects and elaborates on the concept of searching for home.
Jazz Love Fest 2022
- March 6-7, 5 pm
- Palma space
- 1,200 rubles – purchase here
- QR code: required
Jazz Love Fest 2022 is in full swing this weekend. Going there is a perfect way to spend the evening if you’re a jazz fan and want to enjoy some of the genre’s most eminent musicians and bands, participate in workshops, dance your heart out, and get a fair share of positive emotions and energy.
And don’t forget to eat as many blinis as you can and celebrate the women in your life this weekend! Here are our handy guides on what blinis are and how to make them the Russian way plus what to get your relatives and friends on Women’s Day.
