Thursday, February 1

Roosters over Fuji. Contemporary Japanese Art Prints

  • Until April 28, 11 am - 11 pm except for Tue
  • Erarta Museum
  • 1,000-3,000 rubles (includes an annual pass) – tickets here

Explore the vibrant world of contemporary Japanese art at Roosters Over Fuji. Erarta's new exhibition of works by modern Japanese artists includes a range of prints that span over multiple genres, styles, and media. The prints on show are displayed together for the first time in St. Petersburg.

Friday, February 2

RE: VIEW

  • Until March 10, 4-8 pm (Wed-Fri), 12-8 pm (Sat-Sun)
  • Museum of Nonconformist Art
  • 450 rubles (250 rubles for students) – tickets here

The exhibition invites you to push the boundaries of art by engaging with art in a unique, thought-provoking way. The display features two installations that call for your basic senses: sight, touch, hearing, and smell. As part of your journey, you will look for treasures hidden in the sand, experience cocooning, and even find yourself in a labyrinth exploring how body types changed throughout history.

Saturday, February 3

Love Jazz

There are few better ways to ease into the weekend than a magical night of jazz! This Saturday, Chigadaev Big Band will fill up the hall with timeless jazz ballads, from Summertime by George Gershwin to What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and other jazz evergreens.

Sunday, February 4

Chinese New Year Festival of Food and Culture

Get ready to power into the Year of the Dragon at Sevkabel Port’s Chinese New Year Festival of Food and Culture! Apart from a bevy of traditional street foods, the festival promises souvenir stalls, workshops on calligraphy and ink wash painting, tea ceremonies, a lion dance, and other rich and colorful activities.

Monday, February 5

Hero City Leningrad

  • Until May 12, 12-9 pm (weekdays), 11 am - 9 pm (weekends)
  • Manege
  • 400-700 rubles (200-350 rubles for students) – tickets here

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation from the Nazi siege, the Manege Exhibition Hall presents the exhibition Hero City Leningrad, which tells the history of the besieged city through the everyday life of its residents, their thoughts, fears, and hopes. In addition to the audio performance, which accompanies visitors on their route throughout the exhibition, the display presents a collection of over 600 historical artifacts and works of art, as well as around 200 graphics and paintings created by Leningrad artists, which offer a unique insight into life under the siege.

The audio performance is in Russian.

Tuesday, February 6

The Taming of the Shrew

Step into the world of dance with John Cranko's The Taming of the Shrew this Tuesday. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s eponymous comedy, Cranko has breathed new life into the classical story of Petruchio and Katherina with a brilliant, narrative ballet, gorgeous decor and costumes, and original music.

Wednesday, February 7 

Multifaceted Rus’

  • Until March 23, 11 am - 8 pm daily
  • ArtMuza
  • Free

At the heart of the exhibition is the mysterious Russian psyche – a vivid panorama of historical events, customs and traditions, mentality and culture. The display, as its name implies, touches upon some of today's most pressing issues, including commitment to traditions and human-nature relationships, by illustrating life in the mundane.