The weather’s been peculiar lately, but don’t let that stop you from having a week full of action and fun. Here’s our guide 👇

🎬 TheatreHD: The Tempest
• Mar 22 | 7:30 PM | 600 RUB

Banish all worries and let the magic unfurl with a screening of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

🎺Silent films with jazz orchestra
• Mar 23 | 5 PM | 600 RUB

Experience the golden era of silent comedies with live jazz accompaniment, as Chaplin’s antics in The Champion, Neighbors, and The Immigrant tickle your funny bone.

🖼 Exhibition: Just Because
• Mar 24 | 12-7 PM | 100 RUB

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at the vibrant sculpture exhibition by Anikushin Workshop, where childhood dreams come alive and imaginations run wild.

📷 Chamber exhibition: analog photography by arv.ean
• Mar 26 | 10 AM - 10 PM | Free

Discover the serene allure of works by the artist arv.ean, who explores contrasts, shapes, and forms on a trip into a realm of tranquility amidst the bustling Sevkabel Port.

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🌷 In spring’s gentle embrace, nature’s whispers bloom into symphonies of life. Ready to explore this version of St. Pete? Follow our guide 👇

🎭 Melancholia
• Mar 29 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 100 RUB

KGallery pays homage to Arkadiy Ippolitov, a renowned art historian, intertwining his writings and artworks in a captivating exhibition.

🌵 Botanical Holidays
• Mar 30 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 500 RUB

Explore greenhouses, museum tours, and themed exhibitions at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden – all with one ticket!

🇮🇳 Holi Festival
• Mar 31 | 12-9 PM | Free

Color your weekend at Sevkabel Port with the Holi festival: dances, workshops, yoga, and more await!

🔮 Yes to New Worlds!
• Apr 3 | 12 - 10 PM | 900 RUB

Dive into the fusion of art and science at Nadezhda Bey’s solo exhibition, exploring phygital realms with VR, AR, MR, and more!

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Enjoy a full week of exciting events in the city with our regular guide:

🎥 Arthur the King
• April 4 | 4:50 pm | 300 RUB

An adventurer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him on an epic endurance race – an inspirational movie to get through this sudden freeze.

🎭 Exhibition: A Page of Life
• April 5 | 11 am - 10 pm | Free

Artist Oksana Arkhipova captures little things through painting and sketches, large-scale works and chamber pieces to create not just artwork but a testament to chasing your dreams.

👑 Poetry readings: Macbeth
• April 6 | 5:30 pm | 200 RUB

The community center of New Holland Island continues its series of literary readings in English with another discussion of Shakespeare’s creations – this time, it’s Macbeth.

🖌 Exhibition: A stop on the way
• April 10 | 12 pm - 8 pm | 200 RUB

On display is a collection of works by artist Alla Davydova that represent different stages of her artistic journey – from monumentalism to abstractionism.

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🌤 Embrace the warmth of spring with an exhilarating lineup of events in the city. Here’s what’s in store for the week ahead.

🎥 Movie night: Civil War
• Apr 11 | 9 PM | 350 RUB

In acclaimed director Alex Garland’s new dystopian story, follow a team of journalists across a fractured US during a Second Civil War.

💎 Mineralfest
• Apr 13 | 12 - 8 PM | Free

Discover a dazzling array of gemstones, minerals, meteorites, and fossils at Mineralfest, featuring engaging lectures, creative workshops, and more.

🚀 Cosmonautics Day Celebrations at Peter and Paul Fortress
• Apr 14 | 12 - 2 PM | Free

Celebrate Cosmonautics Day with a free entry to the Cosmonautics Museum — a must-visit for space enthusiasts.

💃 Movie Night: Dance First
• Apr 14 | 8:45 PM | 350 RUB

Meet Samuel Beckett and explore the Nobel Prize laureate’s love for daring experiments, black comedy, and nonsense.

🌉 Bonus: the drawbridges season has officially started! Check out the schedule here.

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Geeky, artsy or educational – choose what your upcoming week will be like with our top picks of activities in the city.

✍️ TruD test for foreigners
• Apr 20 | 8 am or 2 pm | Free

Learning Russian? Put your language skills to test by taking part in TruD, a test for students of Russian as a foreign language. The test includes ten exciting and informative tasks that center on the culture, history, and science of Russia.

🌠 Cosmic Weekend Festival
• Apr 21 | 8:45 PM | 350 RUB

The hip venue of Vokzal 1853 is holding a two-day Star Wars-themed festival with an eclectic lineup of events, including movie screenings, workshops, quizzes, and even cosmic talks from ITMO experts.

🧊 43 Days in the Arctic
• Apr 24 | 11 am - 10 pm | Free

Based on his firsthand experience at the North Pole, artist Ivan Aleksandrov has created a series of paintings that depict polar explorers and researchers, and most notably the beauty – and mysteries – of that harsh land.

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All set for a mini-vacation? We have assembled some exciting activities for the weekend👇

📖 Kafka. Missing in Action
• Apr 28 | 12-8 PM | 250 RUB

Discover Franz Kafka’s surreal world at this engaging exhibition by director and artist Roman Muromtsev.

🎠 St. Petersburg Fair
• Apr 29 | 12-8 PM | Free

Handmade crafts, workshops, delicacies, and a lively DJ set – all you need for a perfect day off.

🎺 The best of jazz
• Apr 30 | 8 PM | 500-1500 RUB

Celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30 with a concert full of flair and sparkle!

📸 Timeless Classics. Traditions and Experiments in Landscape Photography
• May 1 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 200 RUB

Conclude your extended weekend with a breathtaking display of landscape photography by international artists.

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From the thunderous roar of motorcycles to the purr-fectly delightful cat-inspired exhibition, this week promises an array of unforgettable experiences👇

🎺 Jazz & Rock concert
• May 3 | 8 PM | 500 RUB

Experience the perfect harmony as the academic symphony orchestra blends Pink Floyd’s iconic anthems with Nikolai Kapustin’s contemporary masterpieces.

🚵 Motorcycle season opening
• May 4 | 11 AM - 6 PM | Free

Kick off the motorcycling season with live music, a city-wide motorcycle parade, and more thrilling events!

🏮 DreamFest: Lantern Festival
• May 5 | 8 PM | 1200 RUB

Experience a live orchestra, awe-inspiring fire shows, and make a wish as you release your lantern into the water for luck.

🐈‍⬛ Tails of St. Petersburg
• May 6 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

Dive into the whimsical world of cat art with Lyudmila Chuvilyaeva’s digital show at ArtMuza, showcasing the charming cartoon-like characters that roam our streets.

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With a long weekend around the corner, this week promises to be an eventful one 👇

🎆 Victory Day
• May 9 | 10 AM | Free
The day of commemoration will be marked with a parade, a retro car rally, and fireworks over the Neva River, alongside smaller local events across the city.

🏖 Market by the Sea
• May 10 | 11 PM - 9 PM | Free
Over 200 local brands, tasty treats, workshops, and a DJ set – the perfect way to spend your extra day off!

🔭 Science is beautiful
• May 11 | 24/7 | Free
Discover hidden natural art at the exhibition by Manege, Polytechnic Museum, and Kurchatov Institute, showcasing 40 unique images created with cutting-edge research equipment.

🍿 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
• May 13 | 8:40 PM | 350 RUB
In Guy Ritchie’s latest film, an unlikely team led by Henry Cavill goes behind enemy lines in WWII.

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With the sun so bright, surely you’re not just gonna stay at home! Here’s what you can do this week 👇

📚 St. Petersburg Book Salon
• May 17 | 11 AM - 8 PM | Free

Explore a cultural book extravaganza, featuring meetups, signings, concerts, screenings, giveaways, and more!

🌃 Night of Museums
• May 18 | 6 PM - 6 AM | 300 - 750 RUB

Take an after-dark adventure through 130+ venues in and around St. Petersburg.

🌷Tulip Festival
• May 19 | 12 PM - 6 PM | 50 RUB

Enjoy the vibrant bloom of 225,000 tulips on Yelagin Island, with live music, markets, dance lessons, and a flower exhibition.

📹 Inside a Vintage Camera
• May 20 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 200 RUB

Explore the evolution of cameras at ROSPHOTO with interactive exhibits that showcase early photographic devices like camera obscura and stereoscope.

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🙀 Believe it or not, spring’s coming to an end! Let’s bid adieu to spring in style with a week full of exciting activities.

☀️ Exhibition: At First Sight
• May 23 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

A vibrant storytelling art of Louvre-exhibited artist, Anna Kalacheva – perfect for the summer mood.

🍨 Ice Cream Festival
• May 25 | 12 PM - 9 PM | Free

St. Pete’s annual ice cream festival has returned with new flavors and more for a fun-filled day for all ages!

🇬🇧 English-Speaking Club: Error
• May 26 | 12:30 PM | 200 RUB

Attend Cynthia Carson’s English-speaking club at New Holland Island this Sunday for a captivating discussion on error and the Freudian slip.

🎶 City Day Concert
• May 27 | 8 PM | 400-1000 RUB

Celebrate the 321st anniversary of St. Petersburg with concerts and other activities – including a performance by the Russian-Chinese Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

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Happy birthday to our favorite city! 🥳

St. Petersburg turns 321 today and to celebrate it, we’ve put together a little list to help you learn more about the city:

3️⃣ things to love like a local: bakeries, bookstores, and coffee

2️⃣ hashtags to follow for all tidbits about St. Pete: #aboutstpete and #weekends

1️⃣ place to discover all new things about our Northern Capital: Experience St. Petersburg on ITMO.NEWS

Stay tuned for updates on celebrations in the city (to come on Thursday) and let’s spend this special day in style!

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🌙 White nights are coming – meaning there’s now even more time to enjoy St. Petersburg. Here’s our guide:

🌉 Music of Palace Bridge
• May 31 | 11:15 PM | Free

For the City Day weekend, a live symphony orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more as the Palace Bridge draws at night.

⛵️ Icebreaker Festival: parade of tugboats
• Jun 01 | 2 PM | Free

Join St. Petersburg’s 10th Icebreaker Festival, featuring a “tugboat waltz” on the Neva.

🎲 GaGaDay(s)
• Jun 02 | 12 - 10 PM | Free

Enjoy a long weekend of board games at VOKZAL 1853 with over 100 games, D&D sessions, and hardcore game workshops.

🎶 Melodies of White Nights
• Jun 03 | 8 PM | 500 - 1300 RUB

Indulge in movie songs by a symphony orchestra from Leningrad Oblast at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia.

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🌦 The weather may be unpredictable, but your weekly plans don’t have to be! Use our guide to plan your week efficiently:

🎨 Exhibition: National Brands of BRICS Countries
• Jun 7 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Free

Visit the St. Petersburg Economic Forum to enjoy student art, vintage movie posters, film screenings, and much more.

⛵️ Festival: Sails of Kronstadt
• Jun 8 | all day | Free

Spend your Saturday in Kronstadt, where fun activities, live music, a fair, and Russia’s first EFOIL race await.

🔮 Concert: The Magic of Duduk
• Jun 9 | 7 PM | 900 - 2000 RUB

Experience the ancient sounds of the duduk at an Armenian music concert this Sunday at the philharmonia.

☄️ Exhibition: Cold Blinking of the Cosmos
• Jun 10 | 1PM - 8 PM | 220 RUB

Get spellbound by Igor Ivanov’s technospace reality in ArtMuza’s courtyard, where recycled materials and ancient mythologies blend in a mesmerizing display.

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🎓 Returning hits and new adventures – summer’s best activities in our weekly guide

🦋 Exhibition: Bytes and Butterflies
• Jun 14 | 2 pm - 9 pm | Free

Celebrate another year of brilliance at this exhibition by ITMO Art & Science Center, where graduating young artists explore the coexistence of humans, technology, and nature.

🪁 Kite Picnic
• Jun 15 | 12 pm - 3 pm | 150 RUB

Take a day trip to Kronstadt for a magical performance, featuring stunning 15-meter creations and beloved cartoon characters soaring high, courtesy of Spbkites!

🧘 Yoga on Yelagin Island
• Jun 16 | 10 am - 12 pm | 50 RUB

Make the most of the good weather with some open-air yoga! Don’t forget your mat and stay hydrated!

🎺 Jazz evening
• Jun 19 | 8 PM | 800 RUB

Step into the 1920s at Police Station jazz club – where jazz reigns supreme! Discover a jazzy side of St. Petersburg ;)

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⛵️ Street murals and yachts, innovation and workshops, boutique theaters and flowers – next week is set to be amazing. Here’s your guide:

💐 Peony exhibition
• Jun 20 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 300 RUB

Admire the blooming peonies at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden’s flower festival and exhibition.

🧑‍🎨 Street art at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter​
• Jun 21 | 10 AM onwards | Free

Discover urban beauty at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter, with seven new artworks by open-call winners on themes from nature awakening to individuality.

🚘 Buy Garage
• Jun 22 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 500 RUB

Sevkabel Port’s new exhibition delves into garage culture in the USSR and post-Soviet Russia, showcasing vintage cars, authentic recreations, and more!

🎬 On the big screen: Ezra (2023)
• Jun 23 | 11:50 AM | 250 RUB

Start your morning with Ezra (2023), a dramedy about a comedian and his autistic son on a cross-country adventure.

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🌤 The weather in St. Petersburg is just perfect for outdoor activities. Here’s what you can do this week:

🛶 Ark
• Jun 27 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 600 RUB

At Annenkirche’s latest exhibition, enjoy immersive installations and contemporary artworks on the theme of Noah’s Ark.

🧘 Outdoor yoga workshop​
• Jun 29 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Free

Join a free 2-hour yoga workshop on Yelagin Island and improve flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and body awareness.

📖 Book Alleys
• Jul 01 | 10 AM - 10 PM | Free

Dive into an action-packed program featuring over 10,000 books, including new releases and bestsellers.

🩰 Russian Ballet. Homage to Edgar Degas. Photographs by Yury Molodkovets
• Jul 02 | 11 AM - 8 PM | Free

A captivating collection of 60 photographs that showcase the everyday life of ballet dancers.

Looking for more? Explore our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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🌦 Rain or shine, we’re set to enjoy this week with some quirky exhibitions, a dance class, and ITMO’s grand fest on Yelagin Island. Discover all in our guide.

🛶 Backscatter installation
• Jul 4 | 12 PM - 8 PM | 400 RUB

In their first audiovisual installation, art collective 043 explores social connections by merging math, light, color, and form to create a unique anomaly.

💃 Salsa and bachata open-air dance class​
• Jul 5 | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Free

Now that the heat wave is over, enjoy a fiery open-air dance class at the quaint Nikolskye Ryady.

🎈 ITMO Family Day
• Jul 6 | 10 AM - 8 PM | Free

Join ITMO’s party on Yelagin Island to celebrate graduates with fun activities, a food court, and a concert by The Hatters.

🎎 Small Japanese Exhibition
• Jul 9 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Free

Visit Sevkabel Port to explore an exhibition of wood block prints and traditional Japanese household items, discovering a unique Eastern art technique.

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🗓 Summer is in full swing, and the city is buzzing with exciting events! Grab your calendars and dive in!

🏃‍♀️ Cardio in the morning – hanbok exhibition in the afternoon
• Jul 11 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free
Kickstart your Thursday with an energetic body combat session, then visit ArtMuza’s exclusive Korean hanbok exhibition on Vasileostrovsky Island!

🎨 Pushkinskaya 10. 21st Century Ark
• Jul 12 | 12 PM - 9 PM | 250 RUB
The exhibition showcases contemporary artists and traces the history of the iconic and influential Pushkinskaya-10 art space.

💼 M(ne) norm festival
• Jul 13 | 3 PM - 9 PM | Free
The city’s most inclusive event will feature a market with local crafts, street food, and a cozy summer concert.

🌈 Color Fest
• Jul 14 | 3 PM - 9 PM | 700 RUB
Enjoy live performances by Russian bands and a fun DJ set while throwing brightly colored powder around.

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🦩 Make it another memorable week in July with these exciting activities:

🎹 Open-air Rachmaninoff concert
• Jul 18 | 7 PM | Free

Drop by Nikolskiye Ryady to enjoy pieces by the virtuoso Sergei Rachmaninoff, as performed by professional pianists from Amadeus Concerts

🍃 Litter in My Pockets
• Until Aug 18 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

In this exhibition, artist Maria Kashkareva uses branches, stones, and leaves to create sculpture-like artwork.

🪁 Legko kite festival 
• Jul 20 | 12-7 PM | Free

The 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg Park will host an extravaganza with bright-colored kites of all shapes and sizes.

💐 Emperor’s Bouquet
• Jul 21 | 1-9 PM | 500 RUB

The annual festival at Pavlovsk Park combines masterful flower arrangements with performances by musicians from the city’s Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky theaters.

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What will you find around St. Petersburg this week? A bevy of epic events!

🌌 Space of Time
• Until Aug 4 | 10 AM - 8 PM | 250 RUB for students

This exhibition at the Levashovsky Bread Factory delves into the phenomenon of time in new media and highlights the importance of contemplation.

💎 Contemporary Gemstone Carving
• Until Dec 31 | 11 AM - 8 PM | Free for students

Explore an eye-catching collection of 35+ meticulous creations by modern-day Russian and German masters at the Hermitage’s General Staff Building

🇬🇧 English Speaking Club at Community
• Jul 27 | 2 PM | 200 rubles

The speaking club of New Holland island is meeting to talk all about superlatives and exaggeration – and why we love using them so badly.

⚓️ Navy Day​
• Jul 28 | 10 AM - 11:30 PM | Free

The celebration will include a marine parade in the day and other festive activities by night, from performances to a firework show. All museums associated with Russian Navy history are free that day.

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