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| Heidi Horten Collection |
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Vienna City Gallery Walk
You really need to get out your walking boots for this one. Because the inner-city hiking day in the footsteps of art walk has been extended from one evening to four days! Galleries open their doors on six tours and offering art, concerts and vernissages. And there's a lot to discover! From masterpieces of Viennese Art Nouveau to new designs such as bobbin lace jewellery (with a lace show on Saturday) at Galerie V+V, an art book sale at Preiss with a 30% discount on art books and a special guided tour of the Heidi Horten Collection. All free of charge!
Various locations in Vienna. 22-25 May. Free of charge. Programme online |
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| Ikono |
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Ikono
Wandering through a neon-lit labyrinth, diving into fluffy soap bubbles or creating your own work of art with light painting: In Mariahilferstraße, a new digital multimedia highlight takes visitors on a multi-sensory journey that combines art, play and the unexpected. In 14 iconically staged rooms, 800 square metres of worlds of experience have been created that aim to challenge creativity. Some of the rooms were also designed by talented artists such as Heather Bellino and Ruben Sanchez for this project. Insta-paradise and well worth seeing!
Ikono, Mariahilferstrasse 54, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Sun 10:00 to 20:00. From 19 €. Web |
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| Birgit & Peter Kainz, Wien Museum |
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Secessions: Klimt, Stuck, Liebermann
What do Gustav Klimt, Franz von Stuck and Max Liebermann have in common? All three, along with other artists, instigated fierce art rebellions in their home cities of Vienna, Munich and Berlin. Better known as the Secessions. With the motto “Everything new!”, these creative icons kicked the established art forms in the butt at the end of the 19th century and thus gave the starting signal for artistic modernism. An important symbol of the freedom of creative artists and the diversity of their art forms, which can now be admired in the new exhibition at the Wien Museum.
Wien Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna. Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 to 18:00, Thu until 21:00, Sat+Sun from 10:00. 12 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...exhibition |
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| Sunbeam |
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Staatspreis Design 2024
The Staatspreis Design is considered an accolade for domestic designers – every two years, the best designs from hundreds of submissions are honoured in categories ranging from product design to spatial design. From the fields of consumer goods, interior product design or spaces and environments, an ultra-light arm prosthesis, an aroma flask for preparing and experiencing spices and a hospital guidance system have made it onto the winner’s podium. All award-winning projects can be seen in an exhibition at the designforum until the beginning of July!
designforum, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. Until 3 July. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 18:00, Sat+Sun from 14:00. 5 €. Web |
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| Kuratorium Wald |
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Forest in Bloom
You can already smell the weekend coming, and what better way to start into it than by unwinding properly: out of the urban jungle and into the thicket! Together with the experts from the Kuratorium Wald, you can discover the diversity of our forests from a new perspective. After an inspiring lecture on pollination ecology, you can choose between two excursions and two workshops, including a hike to the hidden flower treasures of the Pfaffenberg or a nature photography workshop. You'll be spoilt for choice, because it's all great and free ;-)
Meeting point: Oktogon am Himmel, Himmelstraße 125, 1190 Vienna. 24 May 13:00. Free of charge. Please register. Web |
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| Fotolia NL-Shop |
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Neighbourhood Day
The opportunity to get involved in your own neighbourhood: On today's Neighbourhood Day, the individual districts are hosting yard parties, picnics and staircase get-togethers. There will be plenty of time for neighbourly chats and the chance to find out what new projects are planned in your neighbourhood. The most entertaining are the colourful events such as the knitting and crochet workshop at the Wiener Hilfswerk, ladies' aerobics in the ninth district or the flower and object exchange at Kühnplatz. And if you have your own idea for an event, you can submit it here!
Various locations in Vienna. 24 May. Free entry. All events online |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...bargain |
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| Silvia Gattin |
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Silvia Gattin Sale & Flea Market
Very tempting money-spending opportunity! Fashionista Silvia Gattin runs an ultra-chic ethno-style shop and today it's all about bargain hunting. All sorts of vintage and second-hand items are waiting to be snapped up at flea market prices, while you can shop the Silvia Gattin collection at up to 70% off in the concept store. These include colourful ethnic jewellery, decorative knick-knacks, playful blouses and pretty things for the dining table. The flea market takes place in the courtyard with coffee and cake, so only if the weather goddess is in a good mood!
Silvia Gattin, Hollandstraße 9, 1020 Vienna. 25 May 10:00 to 15:00. Web |
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| Pexels |
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Book Flea Market at Hauptbücherei
Browsing alert for bookworms and literature enthusiasts! Around 1 million books can be borrowed from the branch libraries in Vienna, and new publications are constantly being added. It goes without saying that space has to be made on the shelves from time to time! Discarded copies of all genres, from illustrated books to crime novels, can now be purchased for a donation at the traditional and truly huge book flea market with a number of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and sheet music. Whether you find a favourite book or a long out-of-print rarity – it's worth browsing!
Hauptbücherei, Urban-Loritz-Platz 2a, 1070 Vienna. 25 May 11:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| DanceAbility |
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Jattle, BAM + Poetry
If you're expecting sophisticated dance choreography and concentrated reading from a sheet of music, you've definitely come to the wrong place! Jattle, Bam + Poetry is about the exact opposite. Without fixed forms and predictable movements, two teams compete against each other one after the other: Spoken words inspire live produced sounds contact movements dancing words. The improvisation spectacle is organised by the dance company DanceAbility, which supports the dance expression of people with and without disabilities. A good thing!
Albert Schweitzer Haus, Schwarzspanierstraße 13, 1090 Vienna. 25 May 19:30. Voluntary donation. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...shopping |
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| Cha·rạk·ter |
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Vintage & Second-hand Market
Whether music, film or fashion – retro is the hottest shit in the lifestyle scene right now. And fashion label Cha-rak-ter is paying tribute to this with a fine vintage and second-hand market. Because friends of the house have turned their wardrobes upside down and unearthed forgotten treasures from the past. From classic cuts and extravagant textures to trendy patterns, the result is a colourful heap of beloved treasures that will be on sale for two days. And so fashionable rarities and accessories are looking for new owners – not only stylish, but also sustainable!
Cha-rak-ter, Belvederegasse 35, 1040 Vienna. 25 + 26 May 10:00 to 16:00. Web |
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| Klimt Villa |
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Klimt Villa Garden Opening
A nice Sunday outing for Gustav groupies! When everything is buzzing and beeping, one of the city's most special gardens finally opens its doors again. And with a lot of fanfare, because the Klimt Villa Garden Opening is all about the blossoming of the famous Klimt Rose. One of this year's highlights will be two Klimt rose bushes that are in full bloom right now. In addition, 12 of the artist's original drawings will be on display, and those who get a taste for them can visit the art market in the villa's drawing room. The best way to end the day is in the garden café!
Klimt Villa, Klimt Villa, Feldmühlgasse 11, 1130 Vienna. 26 May 10:00 to 19:00. 8 €. Web |
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Poetic Breakfast at the Museum
Good morning! If you're not having breakfast served to you in bed by your loved one today, or if you've not just curled up with your weekend reading, then you'd better hurry to the Natural History Museum. Because once a month there is an exclusive breakfast with entertainment programme there now. Lyrical-poetic texts have been written especially for selected objects in the exhibition collection, which you can enjoy while feasting. Mysterious “non-places” can also be discovered during a poetic walk. You've certainly never experiences the museum like this!
Naturhistorisches Museum, Burgring 7, 1010 Vienna. 26 May 9:00 to 12:00. 45 €. Please book in advance. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...festwochen |
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| Christophe Raynaud de Lage |
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Die Rechnung
A table, a chair, a bottle. And a glass of wine, which the waiter serves to the guest. That's the starting point. But who is serving whom? Who does it serve? Who pays the bill in the end, or who messes up the other person's bill? In Tim Etchells' hit stage comedy, power dynamics are played out in numerous variations of the same scene, both bitterly and humorously. And in all the districts of Vienna, in very special places like the Floridsdorf football club, the Gänsehäufl or today on the Tschauner stage in Ottakring. Because power affects us all: it can be a nightmare, but it can also be hilarious.
Tschauner Bühne, Maroltingergasse 43, 1160 Vienna. 28 May 20:00. 20 €. Web |
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Vienna Shorts
“What are you longing for?” is the motto of this year's short film festival. Over the next few days, 306 films from 67 countries will flicker across the screen, focusing on the longing and need for more: more peace, more security, more freedom, more paradise. The films will be shown in various cinemas, including Austrian premieres, feel-good cult films, queer comedies, social satire, politically committed films and much more. Today is the grand opening at the Gartenbaukino with a party, DJ and the moving opening film “What are you longing for?” about the big and small desires in life.
Gartenbaukino, Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna. 28 May from 19:30. Festival pass from 25 €. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...comedy |
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| Alok Vaid-Menon |
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An evening with Alok
Talented, committed and humorous – quite a good mix. And also incredibly entertaining! Alok Vaid-Menon is many things: writer, performer, coach, author and speaker; internationally acclaimed, non-binary and has performed in over 500 venues in over 40 countries. Her/his distinctive performance style integrates poetry, comedy, sound art and visual-digital culture to explore themes of gender, race, trauma and alienation. In doing so, Alok radiates boundless joy, and combines wit and wisdom with trauma, identity and belonging. Must be experienced live!
Gartenbaukino, Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna. 29 May 19:00 + 21:30. From 23 €. Web |
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Self-determined (and) in a relationship
Love is in the air... As we all know, spring not only means a new beginning in terms of leaves and blossoms, but new love affairs also thrive well in the first rays of sunshine! But to make sure they don't get nipped in the bud, it's a good idea to follow a few tips. How to experience relationship beginnings and how you want to experience them. How to listen to yourself, set boundaries and protect yourself from abuse. Plus: You can discuss and learn all about understanding love, relationship dynamics, dating scripts and communication at today's workshop by Frauen* beraten Frauen*!
Frauen* beraten Frauen*, Seitenstettengasse 5, 1010 Vienna. 29 May 15:00 to 18:30. Please register. Web |
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| Casa Caria |
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Casa Caria turns 14
The sound of the south, lemons in bliss and bella vita under palm trees – you don't have to travel to Calabria or Sicily to get it, just to the seventh district. Fans of unusual citrus fruits and excellent olive oils will, of course, be familiar with Casa Caria. For a few years now, you’ve also been able to feast on a variety of pasta creations and Italian delicacies in the restaurant attached to the house. Now that the El Dorado is celebrating its 14th anniversary, Brigitte and Domenico organise a fine festa for eating and dancing. Also joining in: singer-songwriter Fabio Macagnino from Calabria!
Casa Caria Shop & Caffè-Bar, Lindengasse 53, 1070 Vienna. 29 + 31 May 19:30. 45 € including aperitif & antipasti. Web |
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| Shop of the Week |
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| Patrizia Pepe |
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Patrizia Pepe Hub
Viva, Patrizia! There’s a new shopping hotspot for all lovers of dolce vita flair, feminine elegance and sophistication: the Italian cult label Patrizia Pepe has opened its brand-new hub at the Bauernmarkt. In the clean ambience of steel tube clothes rails, concrete showcases and white walls, the fairy-like styles are given a very special stage. In addition to evening wear, colourful casual looks also wink at you from the hangers – including matching footwear and little somethings to hang around your shoulder. Extra cool: Every part of the hub's interior is recyclable and can be replicated with no additional production waste!
Patrizia Pepe Hub, Bauernmarkt 8, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:30 to 18:30, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Freyja |
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Freyja - the croissant story
If you've always wanted to try one of star patissier Cédric Grolet's fluffy, crispy croissants – you can now do so in Vienna, too! Because the brand-new Freyja bakery is giving the Parisian patisserie a run for its money. Co-founder and baker Petér Dorman takes the basic French croissant recipe and adds sourdough and mixes the butter between the layers instead of into the dough – and a Freyja croissant has as many as 27 of them! Alternatively (or rather on top ;-), you can nibble your way through various mignon cakes or macarons – and watch them being made through the shop window, à la Cédric Grolet. Mjam!
Freyja, Alser Straße 19, 1080 Vienna. Mon-Fri 8:00 to 18:00, Sat+Sun 9:00 to 18:00. Web |
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