Thursday, November 13
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
- 5:00 pm
- Lenfilm Cinema
- 270 rubles – tickets here
Buckle up, the Four Horsemen reunite for yet another mind-blowing heist. The threequel picks up with the legendary foursome, along with their followers, as they are about to thrust themselves into stealing the largest diamond in the world. The movie is screened in the original with Russian subtitles.
Friday, November 14
Percussive Classics
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 500-1,300 rubles – tickets here
The greatest classical and movie tunes will fill the hall of St. Petersburg Philharmonia this Friday. Experience pieces by Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and many other world-famous composers as they are virtuously performed by ensemble MarimbaMix.
Saturday, November 15
Classical Music: Cello
- 6 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 250 rubles (entrance fee)
At the coming meeting of the Community Center’s music club, participants will come together to listen to cello tunes, both on vinyl and live, broaden their music horizons, and attempt to perceive and articulate the “magic” behind the instrument. The meeting is a must for all classical music lovers out there!
Sunday, November 16
Floral art
- Until November 16, 10-5 pm daily, except for Mon
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 300 rubles – tickets here
The city may turn gloomier and cooler with each day, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to stop. For this Sunday, head to the city’s main botanical garden to enjoy the beauty of changing seasons at a free floral art exhibition that features 80+ works by artists who managed to bring nature onto canvases with natural materials.
Monday, November 17
URBATURA 2025
- Until November 30, 2-6 pm daily
- Cabinet Abstract (Sevkabel Port)
- 300 rubles – tickets here
Artists from different cities, various mediums – but just one theme: the relationship between humans, cities, and nature. At this exhibition, you’ll see a series of art statements that mirror the artists’ views on urbanization: namely, how we perceive the world around us, find a balance between nature and urban life, and much more.
Tuesday, November 18
Timepieces and Musical Mechanisms
- Until December 31, 10:30 am - 6 pm
- Restoration and Storage Centre (the Hermitage Museum)
- 700 rubles (includes a tour) – tickets here
To avoid the crowds, go to the Hermitage’s Restoration and Storage Centre to see, amongst many other things, timepieces and musical mechanisms produced in the 16th-19th centuries. On view are about 50 masterpieces, including such highlights as a German-made table clock, a large grandfather clock with two types of calendars (Gregorian and lunar) and moving elements inspired by the Perseus and Andromeda myth, and many more.
Wednesday, November 19
Man – Life – Universe. Contrast of Juxtapositions
- Until March 8, 12-8 pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 2-9 pm (Wed)
- Museum of 20th-21st Century Art of St. Petersburg
- Tickets will be here
The Museum of 20th-21st Century Art proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary with a newly-opened exhibition featuring pieces of art that put humans at the center of the universe. The display presents a remarkable collection of works spanning over a range of genres and periods – from paintings to sculptures, from the 20th century to the present day – that explore the milestones and hardships that shape a human’s life.
Title image credit: Alexander Whiteman (@whiteman_4086) via Unsplash
