Thursday, September 18
Arkhip Kuindzhi: The Illusion of Light
- Until March 30, 10 am - 7 pm (Mon), 10 am - 6 pm (Wed-Sun)
- Benois Wing (Russian Museum)
- 600-1,000 rubles (450-700 rubles for students) – tickets here
This blockbuster exhibition sets its sights on Arkhip Kuindzhi, one of the most enigmatic Russian landscape painters. On view is a large-scale collection of over 150 works by the artist, which includes both his early works and his unmissable masterpieces, including the Moonlit Night on the Dnieper (1880).
Friday, September 19
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
- 7:40 pm
- Avrora Cinema
- Starting from 500 rubles – tickets here
The Halloween season may not be here yet, but it’s confidently knocking on our door. For those wishing to kick off the spooky vibes early, Avrora Cinema is hosting screenings of Shaun of the Dead (2004) – an apocalyptic movie by Edgar Wright that offers a perfect blend of zombie scares, romance amidst the end of the world, and well-written dark humor.
Saturday, September 20
Garage Sail
- September 19-21, 12-10 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
A weekend isn’t a weekend without a market to visit! Luckily, as if on cue, Sevkabel Port is hosting Garage Sail – your go-to market where you can enjoy everything from vintage brands and live music to snacks and simply a good time.
Sunday, September 21
Magic Music of Harry Potter
- 7 pm
- St. John's Church
- Starting from 1,500 rubles – tickets here
It’s fall – and if you’re more of a You are a wizard, Harry! than Hoa Hoa Hoa, this one is for you! Experience the magic of the Harry Potter universe by enjoying the iconic scores performed by a live orchestra and accompanied by a real-time multimedia show at St. John's Church.
Monday, September 22
Amur Oblast in Pictures
Explore one of the regions of the majestic Far East, Amur Oblast, through a series of photographs taken in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the spotlight are early documentary photos, as well as the local peoples’ life, traditions, and customs.
Tuesday, September 23
Fragments of Epochs
- Until January 11, 12-8 pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 2-9 pm (Wed)
- Museum of 20th-21st Century Art of St. Petersburg
- 400 rubles (100 rubles for students) – tickets here
100 artworks, both new and old collections, and a variety of mediums and styles – the new exhibition at the Museum of 20th-21st Century Art gives an overview of St. Petersburg’s 20th-century art. Though the display has no single theme, it reflects on a number of topics, such as music and mythology in modern culture, women in art, and installations as an artistic medium.
Wednesday, September 24
Soul of the Saxophone
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Small Hall)
- Starting from 900 rubles – tickets here
Before the concert season officially kicks in, there are several lower-key yet just-as-fine concerts for you to enjoy. For one, you can make the middle of the study week a tad better by listening to some sax, violin, and piano music at St. Petersburg Philharmonia.
