Thursday, February 13

Fairytale. Dream

It may seem that the work of an artist and anonymity, especially in the modern age, can’t go hand-in-hand (Banksy being one notable exception); however, this is not always the case: behold, an exhibition by Grekht, an anonymous Russian artist. On display is an array of works thatcontain entire worlds within them, turning regular objects into fairy tale ones and establishing their own logic. Discover this mysterious world on Thursday.

Friday, February 14 

Only Love

In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, there is an evening of jazz at the philharmonia. Vocalist Varvara Ubel, the headliner of several Russian jazz festivals, will perform a tribute to love, covering many popular songs and adding some original ones. Accompanying her will be the jazz trio led by drummer Oleg Butman. 

Saturday, February 15

Nastii (Nastic Movements)

Imagine if a carefully selected collection of random things – newspaper cutouts, tree branches, minerals  – were turned into unconventional art pieces. Such are the works of Sergey Denikin, whose works have landed at various museums, both in Russia and abroad. His creations, installations and collages have been assembled into a unique exhibition that focuses on the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the rhythms of nature (nastic movements are movements of plants in response to environmental changes).

Sunday, February 16

Garage Sail

It’s time for another Garage Sail and thus a chance to add some new, unique pieces to your wardrobe sustainably. As usual, come to Sevkabel to peruse the best pieces from local second-hand shops and those sharing the depths of their closets. A funky DJ set, as well as some tasty foods by local vendors, are a given!

Monday, February 17

Erarta Prize

  • Until June 8, 11 am - 11 pm daily, except Tuesdays
  • Erarta Museum
  • 700-1,000 rubles (includes an annual pass)

Get a taste of top contemporary art – sculpture, painting, photos, and graphics – by Russian and international artists, and vote for the works that impressed you most! This is the annual Erarta Prize, where the museum’s visitors get to choose the artists that will share the 3.5-million prize fund.

Tuesday, February 18

Moonrise Kingdom 

If you miss summer with all its vibrant colors in the middle of gray St. Pete February, there is no better remedy than a Wes Anderson movie. This particular one is a coming-of-age love story about two teenage soulmates who decide to run away into the wilderness to escape a world filled with adults who don’t understand them. Just for an hour and a half, you get to run away with them! Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised.

Wednesday, February 19

Impromptu No.2

True representatives of the Leningrad art scene, Leonid Borisov and Evgeny Mikhnov-Voytenko love an experiment – the fruits of their artistic endeavors can now be witnessed at DiDi Gallery. According to the artists, each work is not unlike a musical improvisation: it’s an idea developed until its completion on the page.