Thursday, March 6
Media expo: Night Expansion
- Until May 11, 12-10 pm (Tue-Fri), 11 am - 10 pm (Sat-Sun)
- Cistern x T-Bank
- Starting from 600 rubles (450 rubles for students) – see the prices and purchase tickets here
As envisioned by the French-Japanese artistic duo NONOTAK, the exhibition will transport viewers to a world of light illusions that blur the lines between reality and imagination. The four large-scale installations on display are meant to illustrate how the play of light and sound can affect our perception of space and time.
Friday, March 7
Spring-themed expo and festival
- Until March 9, 10 am - 5 pm
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 900 rubles (600 rubles for students) – tickets here
The blossom season isn’t far off – but if you’re already craving yourself some spring, head to St. Petersburg Botanical Garden for a picturesque stroll along one of its many routes, as well as not one, but two installations where you can admire the beauty of nature and learn more about global and local flora along the way.
Saturday, March 8
Market by the Sea
- March 7-9, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
All about spring, the market at Sevkabel Port promises a diverse lineup of vendors selling locally-produced clothing, accessories, ceramics, and home decor that is not to be found anywhere else. Also on deck are: DJ sets, a food court, and a fun-packed program for kids and adults alike.
Sunday, March 9
On the big screen: Singin' in the Rain
- 5:30 pm
- Out Cinema
- 450-560 rubles – tickets here
Iconic musical moments, hilarious gags, and the charm of 1920s Hollywood – all these and more you get to experience in the cult musical Singin' in the Rain (1952). Set in the twilight of the silent film era, the movie focuses on two movie stars, a silent movie actor and a chorus singer, as the industry enters the era of sound.
Monday, March 10
Assemblage, Object, Installation
- Until April 21, 10 am - 6 pm (Mon, Wed-Sun)
- Marble Palace (State Russian Museum)
- 700 rubles – tickets here
The State Russian Museum continues to introduce visitors to the different types and movements of contemporary art. This time, in the spotlight are assemblage, object, and installation – the artistic mediums that emerged in the 20th century and evolved from causing a grand public stir to being firmly ingrained in Russia’s modern art scene.
Tuesday, March 11
Parade/In the Future
Almond Chu’s solo exhibition at ROSPHOTO features works made with modern computer processing tools and platinum printing. Among the author’s key subjects is the importance of preserving social values in today’s society – that is unity, friendship, and mutual respect. Some of the images on view were created in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
Wednesday, March 12
Moscow by Emmanuil Yevzerikhin
- Until March 23, 12-8 pm (Wed-Sun)
- Art of Foto
- Free
Passionate about photography since childhood, the Soviet photographer Emmanuil Yevzerikhin captured the highs and lows of the Soviet Union through a series of portraits, street, and documentary photographs. In particular, his photos offer a glimpse into the everyday life of Moscow during the Soviet era.
