Thursday, March 20
Hollywood in Spring St. Petersburg
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 700-2,000 rubles (tickets here)
Travel through your favorite cinematic universes, from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, with Singolo Orchestra at St. Petersburg Philharmonia.
Friday, March 21
Concert: Äther Duo. New Languages
- 8 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 250 rubles (tickets here)
Another concert awaits on Friday, this time one focused on percussion: vibraphone, marimba, kalimba, and more. On Friday, Grigory Osipov and Maria Shmeleva, aka Äther Duo, will bring to life the percussion magic from classical and contemporary composers. Don’t hesitate to register and purchase your ticket, as the number of places is limited.
Saturday, March 22
Popcorn Market
- March 22-23, 12 pm - 9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
What are we without a weekend market at Sevkabel Port? Popcorn Market traditionally focuses on local brands, from home decor to clothes, and is the perfect place for some early spring shopping (or present-hunting)! Cat lovers can also drop by the Love and Cats festival, which is happening in Sevkabel this weekend as well: to learn how to help stray cats, take part in themed workshops and lectures, shop cat-themed merch, and, of course, donate to or help the project Way Home, which helps animals find their homes.
Sunday, March 23
Thanks for Nothing exhibition
- Until April 13, Wed-Fri: 4 pm - 8 pm, Sat-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
- Yekaterininskoye Sobraniye
- 300 rubles
Get to know St. Petersburg and its residents through street art without having to walk thousands of steps through the city – all thanks to photographer Anton Seleznev (aka Selone), who has meticulously documented more than a decade’s worth (2010-2022) of local graffiti. History nerds will also appreciate the building housing the exhibition, a prominent cultural center of the 19th-20th centuries.
Monday, March 24
Post Natural exhibition
- Until March 23, Mon-Fri: 10 am - 8 pm, Sat-Sun: 11 am - 8 pm
- Levashovsky Bread Factory
- Free
In Post Natural, the Flowgardenz group tries to reinvent the interaction between humans and the environment by creating art pieces at the intersection of technologies and biology. Does their vision of the future match yours? Discover at the exhibition.
Tuesday, March 25
Exhibition: My mother was a computer
- Until June 22, Tue-Sun: 11 am - 9 pm
- Zifergauz Gallery (New Holland Island)
- Free (register here in advance)
It seems like everything is “AI-driven” these days, but what do we mean when we say AI? At this exhibition, you will have the chance to understand the technology behind AI and ML better, while also enjoying works by contemporary artists. The exhibition, featuring installations, interactive objects, and videos, is curated by Olga Vad, the head of ITMO’s Art & Science Master’s program.
Wednesday, March 26
TheatreHD: Lohengrin
- 7 pm
- Rodina Cinema
- 900 rubles (tickets here)
Enjoy the crème de la crème of Austrian opera without leaving St. Petersburg. Next Wednesday, Rodina Cinema is screening a modern rendition of Wagner’s Lohengrin that turns this 19th-century romantic opera into a thriller made even more dramatic thanks to the multi-tiered set design. Experience this classic in a new light!