Thursday, November 20
One Man and His Shoes
- 8 pm
- Lenfilm Cinema
- 450 rubles (tickets here)
The Nike Air Jordan model has become a legend in its own right. In this film, you will have the chance to learn the story behind its success and the way it revolutionized global marketing. The film will be screened in English with Russian subtitles.
Friday, November 21
MIST exhibition
- Until January 11, Tue-Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
- Anna Nova Gallery
- 200 rubles (100 rubles for students)
Look into the mist and all the hues between black and white at this exhibition of graphics and photos by artist Evgeny Granilshchikov. For him, mist is about the hazy past and unformed future, about hope for the best; it’s the space that will put all the fleeting moments of the day-to-day into relief.
Saturday, November 22
Music club: Jam Rock through the years
- 6 pm
- New Holland Island (Community center)
- 250 rubles (entrance fee)
At this session of the music club, you are invited to explore the phenomenon of jam rock and its significance in the history of music and the world. Be certain you’ll hear a lot of vinyl, learn some cool tidbits, and just have a great time!
Sunday, November 23
HangMade Project
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Small Hall)
- 500-800 rubles (tickets here)
Dive into the world of magical sounds of the hang, an unusual-looking musical instrument that’s unmatched in its power to set the scene. Enjoy a selection of pieces where the hang is accompanied by a string quartet and have an evening full of wonder.
Monday, November 24
Historical Russian Portraits
- Until May 12, 2026; Mon, Wed-Sun: 10 am - 7 pm, Tuesdays are days off
- Russian Museum (St. Michael’s Castle)
- 600 rubles (450 rubles for students) – tickets here
Explore Russian history of the 17th-19th centuries through faces – of royal courtiers, diplomats, scientists, generals, painters, and more, as seen in portraits by Ilya Repin, Ivan Kramskoi, Karl Bryullov, Nikolai Ge, and other iconic artists of the era.
Tuesday, November 25
Experimental Sound Laboratory
This unique display is all about the signals we typically don’t feel – from electromagnetic waves to sounds below our hearing range. Thanks to all kinds of sensors and equipment, these hidden layers can be captured and integrated into artistic practice. At the exhibition, you will learn about each step of this seemingly magical process.
Wednesday, November 26
Rossini Opera Festival: Moïse et Pharaon
- 7 pm
- Rodina cinema
- 900 rubles (tickets here)
Discover this stage rarity, a French edition of a Rossini opera with a star-studded cast and an unusual ballet interlude performed by La Scala dancers. The performance lasts over three and a half hours, so take this into account when planning your evening.
Title image credit: Красный / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
