 |
 |
 |
m a y 24 | 30. - 5.
|
|
|
|
 editorial
"Heya Girls!"
Did you know that the young Ferdinand Porsche developed the car that became famous as the Lohner-Porsche in Porzellangasse in 1899? When he was testing the car, he had to drive it at night because of the large number of horse-drawn carriages in the ninth district during the day. So he spent hours racing up and down the steep Berggasse, getting on the nerves of a certain Professor Freud. Sigmund Freud was fond of ranting out of the window about “Porsche’s damn old crate” that prevented him from sleeping. But I digress. After all, this is not about 1899, but about the current week. And from 5 June, Sigmund Freud's ideas and interiors will serve as inspiration for a fascinating exhibition entitled “The Window and the Couch”. The show combines art with design and culinary delights on 1,000 square metres. Onka Allmayer-Beck has been inspired by Freud to create unusual ceramics, while Noemi Kiss has folded a red Persian carpet like the one that covered Freud's couch. Two dinners with Cucina Alchimina will also take place at the exhibition – and, of course, the art from this pop-up show will be available for purchase.
Wishing you a subconscious week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Bibliothek im West (Old WU), Augasse 2 - 6, 1090 Vienna. 5-26 June. Free entry. Web
Cover: Frances Ruyter / „The Window and the Couch“
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| THURSDAY |
|
 |
|
| ...theatre |
|
|
| Vienna’s English Theatre, Reinhard Reidinger |
 |
Pride & Prejudice
It feels like the whole world currently has Bridgerton fever and Vienna's English Theatre is fuelling the euphoria surrounding intriguing English aristocratic stories a little more: Pride & Prejudice is an amusing dramatisation of Jane Austen's famous novel and tells the story from the perspective of the maids: We find ourselves in Regency-era England, watching the Bennet family's cheerfully desperate matchmaking. Five actresses furiously embody the entire staff of the novel with plenty of humour, slapstick and karaoke pop songs!
Vienna’s English Theatre, Josefsgasse 12, 1080 Vienna. 30 May 19:30. From 26 €. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...workshop |
|
|
| Neon Shared Atelier |
|
Zesty Knots
Aperol Spritz is so yesterday, this summer our palate will be indulging in citric flavours! The newest member of the Spritz family tastes like a summer afternoon in Bella Italia and is called Limoncello. In today's workshop, you can learn how to make this bright yellow liqueur yourself – from the choice of ingredients to the perfect mixing ratio. There will also be a fine tasting of the lemon drop accompanied by sweet and savoury delicacies. At the end, everyone takes home their home-made liqueur, complete with a booklet to copy. Summer, come 'ere!
Neon Shared Atelier, Marktgasse 21-23, 1090 Vienna. 30 May 17:00 to 20:30. 116 €. Sign up. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...newexhibition |
|
|
| Christian Schad Stiftung Aschaffenburg, Bildrecht, Wien 2024 |
|
Splendor and Misery
After the horrors of the First World War, there was an enormous yearning for change in all areas of life – in art too. Resignation, recrimination and misery on the one hand, hope, longing and the “Golden Twenties” on the other. Artists such as Max Beckmann, Otto Dix and Grethe Jürgens not only depicted the consequences of the war, but also the flourishing entertainment industry and the new life plans of self-determined women. The Leopold Museum is currently focusing on this New Objectivity art in Germany. Very multifaceted!
Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. Until 29 September. Daily except Tue 10:00 to 18:00. 17 €. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| FRIDAY |
|
|
|
| ...yummy |
|
|
| culinary meets art |
|
Culinary meets Art
Sandra Scheidl definitely knows how to think outside the box! The fine-dining queen tours around with her culinary delights like a rock star. She always has other artists on board, such as Alina & Sebastian Ciuciu on her current stop in Vienna. While the two perform their live painting show, Sandra serves up a 7-course meal in harmony with the art in front of the guests. Today you can find out how Norway lobster or woodruff harmonise with XXL painting – and you can read more about it in CitySpotterGirl’s interview with Sandra!
Co-Innovation Factory, Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna. 31 May. 165 €. Please register. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...workshop |
|
|
| Julia Skergeth |
|
Charms Making
If you would like to give your accessories that certain x-factor, you've come to the right place! Bag designer Julia Skergeth, who is known for her architectural handbags à la Corbusier or Charles & Ray Eames, is introducing DIY fashionistas to the art of charm making today. Whether it's a crocheted raspberry or a cute dachshund – during the workshop, Skergeth handbags will be transformed into personalised statement pieces. At the end, you can buy your own personalised bag, but you can also take the self-designed charms home for free!
AFA Space, Lindengasse 27/1, 1070 Vienna. 31 May 14:00 to 16:00. Free of charge. Please sign up. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...opening |
|
|
| Vanja Cerimagic |
|
Wir sind Wien. Festival
Alright, fasten your seatbelts, please! For 23 days, some of Vienna's most unusual locations will be transformed into stages for all kinds of cultural delights. The big festival organised by Basis.Kultur now rocks all 23 districts of Vienna. There are boat and construction site concerts with hip bands such as Euroteuro and Pauls Jets, as well as cosy park happenings with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Or explore the city with Eugene Quinn! It all starts today with a mega opening concert. Live on stage: the enchantingly swinging The Su'Sis and the charming cult band Tanz Baby! Lots of variety, lots of open air, all for free!
Tschauner Bühne, Maroltingergasse 43, 1160 Vienna. 31 May 18:00. Free entry. Festival until 23 June. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SATURDAY |
|
|
|
| ...popup |
|
|
| KAYA & CLARK |
|
Summer Salon
The first bikini was presented in the mid-1940s – by a nude dancer, as it was too revealing even for the models! Today, the mini-fabric is the epitome of summer and not always so skimpy, as the vintage creations by Daniela Paradeis prove. Today, they loll about in an exclusive pop-up alongside swimsuits, beachwear and lifestyle products that make summer even more summery. Drinks and fresh vinyl sounds create the perfect beach feeling and, because the rainbow parade will soon be walking through our city, there are also limited-edition harnesses in flashy colours!
Digital World Academy, Große Schiffgasse 18, 1020 Vienna. 1 June 14:00 to 22:00. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...gourmet |
|
|
| Veganmania |
|
Veganmania
Eating, drinking, shopping, chatting: Vienna's biggest street food festival is on for four days – and it's all vegan! With a wealth of information, food and DJ sounds, the Vegan Society Austria provides information about veganism and animal rights work. Above all, though, you can taste and buy animal product-free delicacies from mushroom goulash to vegan Leberkäse and churros. To this, you can toast with histamine-tested sparkling wine. There will also be fairly produced clothing and shoes, cosmetics and accessories such as handmade gemstone jewellery for sale!
Square in front of MuseumsQuartier, 1070 Vienna. 30 May-2 June. Free entry. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...workshop |
|
|
| wuwu |
|
BEad together
You can create your own portable summer feeling today! For at the Galerie Handwerk workshop, the funky Christine Bellersen-Kühn from the label wuwu will demonstrate how to create the prettiest jewellery with beads. With the varied spiral technique, you can create colourful necklaces and bracelets that will be real eye-catchers with any boho dress! No previous experience is necessary, just a little dexterity, patience and 2-3 hours of time for creativity. PS: It's best to book early, as the number of participants is limited to 5!
Galerie Handwerk, Adolf-Czettel-Gasse 3, 1160 Vienna. 1 June 10:00 to 13:00. 45 €. Please sign up. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SUNDAY |
|
|
|
| ...anniversary |
|
|
| Stadt Wien |
|
50 Years of Kurpark Oberlaa
50 years ago, the “Vienna International Garden Show 1974” was opened and was afterwards established for the public as the Oberlaa Kurpark – still one of our favourite green oases and it celebrates its birthday this weekend. The Vienna City Gardens, for instance, give an insight into their daily work. If your green thumb itches after that you can plant your own herbs or learn how to turn organic waste into high-quality compost with a worm bin. Gourmets can get their money’s worth at the food stalls and DJ Alex List provides the birthday sound!
Kurpark Oberlaa, Laaer-Berg-Straße, 1100 Vienna. 1 + 2 June 10:00 to 18:00. Free admission. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...dance |
|
|
| Lillis Ballroom |
|
Queer Tango
Queer Tango is a form of tango that breaks down gender roles and stereotypes. Everyone dances with everyone – regardless of gender, regardless of role – as long as it is fun for both. And it is precisely this queer tango that is on the programme in the Lillis Ballroom today. In two workshops for beginners (solo and couple), two queer tango teachers from Buenos Aires will introduce the first steps of open couple dancing. Dance partners will be swapped during the classes, and in the evening you can practise what you have learned at the Cafecito!
Lillis Ballroom, Spittelauer Lände 12, Stadtbahn arches 326-329, 1090 Vienna. 2 June from 13:00. 25 €. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...concert |
|
|
| Basis Kultur Wien |
|
Morning Concert in the Augarten
Fancy a little change from your usual Sunday brunch? We have a suggestion! Because in the idyllic setting of the Augarten, you can listen to a fine open-air concert in the warm morning sun today. In the spring of 1782, Mozart played a series of concerts in Vienna's oldest Baroque garden. 242 years later, the Koehne Quartet is reviving the series and expanding it to include the heritage of classical music that has grown since then. Artist and cultural mediator Dominik Nostitz will be on hand to tell stories – and all that with free admission!
Meeting point: Augartenspitz 1, 1020 Vienna. 2 June 11:00 am. Free admission. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| TUESDAY |
|
|
|
| ...money |
|
|
| |
|
Female Finance
Christine Lagarde once wisely said: “If it had been Lehman Sisters and not Lehman Brothers – the world would look different today!”. Why? Because us women invest differently to men. We are more cautious, take a longer-term view and are less greedy – but would often just need more courage and financial literacy. This is what private banking expert Martina Grusch will be talking about. From saving, shares, funds and bonds to debt, loans and negotiating money, participants will learn all about women's finances today!
Club alpha, Stubenbastei 12/14, 1010 Vienna. 4 June 19:00 to 21:00. 10 €. Please sign up. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...concert |
|
|
| Federica Ferrari |
|
Federica Ferrari
A woman who likes fast cars in name ;-) But she is actually a wonderful jazz singer with Italian roots. Federica Ferrari comes from Venice, where she sang in the gospel choir and was regularly invited to the Vatican for Christmas concerts – but gospel never really became her thing. Her new album “Silencio”, on the other hand, is influenced by Musica Popular Brasileira and inspired by the composer Edu Lobo. The result is a vibrant liaison of Austrian, Italian and Brazilian sounds – and can be heard live today in the magnificent Lorely Saal!
Lorely Saal, Penzingerstraße 72, 1140 Vienna. 4 June 19:30. 26 €. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...party |
|
|
| Marisel Bongola |
|
MQ Pride Night
Male, female, a bit of both – especially in the next few days, we don't give a damn! For the rainbow season is in full swing and diversity is being celebrated. Today, for example, at the MQ Pride Night, which is all about the queer community. The “Godmother of Vienna's Queer Underground” Athene Atlas presents drag songs and Oluchukwu Akusinanwa plays his colourful mix of Afrobeat, Amapiano and reggae. There's also a drag performance by Lady Nutjob, and Rumi from Baires will be heating up the turntables at the end of the night – that's how to Pride party!
MQ Summer Stage, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 4 June from 19:00. Free entry. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| WEDNESDAY |
|
|
|
| ...discoverthetown |
|
|
| Ingo Pertramer |
|
Austrofred Magic Music Walk
Rediscover our favourite city today with a lot of humour and a good dose of craziness, as the grande dame of Austrian rock music Austrofred guides us through the music city of Vienna! The handsome Upper Austrian is not only a Freddie Mercury performer, singer, author, presenter and ski goggle designer, but also a top travel guide. And even if pop history isn't quite as spectacularly represented on his tour as Mozart & co, every stone that Falco, Stefan Weber or Joe Zawinul might once have peed against will be turned over, of course;-)
U4 Kettenbrückengasse, Kettenbrückengasse, 1050 Vienna. 5 June 17:30. Free of charge. Register. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ...festival |
|
|
| Eugene Hyland |
|
Creative Days Vienna 2024
How are digital technologies shaping the future of cultural experiences? How can innovation in design, architecture or industry address social and environmental challenges? The Creative Days bring together inter- national creatives for two days of talks, tours and networking formats that aim to provide answers. Today, for example, with an Experiential Design Master Class by Creative Director Barnaby Steel. Also exciting: performances on climate and AI or an Augmented Reality workshop on the “Biofabrique Vienna” pilot project!
Various locations. 5 + 6 June. Please register. Programme online |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| TALK OF TOWN |
|
|
|
| Shop of the week |
|
|
| Now Wow |
|
Now Wow
Imke & Orsolya were already a go-to address in Zollergasse with their upmarket drugstore for plastic-free natural cosmetics and hygiene products. Now the beauty fairies have set up shop in their brand-new store with stone elements, minimalist metal shelves and large mirrored walls in Neubaugasse. The principle has remained the same, but the labels are even more exclusive! You can find vegan make-up from Jacks Beauty Line, fine niche fragrances from Bodha and precious skin oils from cocoon. Accessories such as fanny packs, candles and jewellery have also been added. Everything is pre-tested by the founders and in minimal packaging. Good for people & the environment!
Now Wow, Neubaugasse 65, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00, Sat until 17:00.
Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Restaurant of the Week |
|
|
| Olinda Bar |
|
Olinda Bar
There are some bars that women don't like to go to alone – dark, dim, strange. The bright, stylish Miranda Bar in Esterhazygasse, on the other hand, is perfect for ladies – and it has now gotten a sister. Olinda is run by the same people, opens already in the late afternoon and is even a daytime bar at weekends. And again, as a woman, you feel really comfortable here. The ambience is more minimalist and less colourful, the cocktails taste great. But what really stands out here is the food. Instead of snacks, the Olinda really serves up and the menu changes regularly. The spinach and feta dumplings are delicious, and the warm cheesecake has lovesickness potential. And the service is really friendly!
Olinda, Schönbrunner Straße 23, 1050 Vienna. Tue-Thu 17:00 to 00:00, Fri until 1:00, Sat 15:00 to 1:00, Sun 15:00 to 22:00. Web |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABOUT US
The StadtSpionin is an independent, weekly newsletter for women in the Vienna area.
It provides information on events, shops and restaurants, which the editorial staff singles out as recommend worthy.
Entries for payment are not possible. However, there is the possibility of placing an advertisement.
The StadtSpionin appears every Thursday and will be shipped for free.
More information can be found on www.diestadtspionin.at
Publisher and Editor in Chief:
Sabine Maier, Phorusgasse 7/1, 1040 Wien
Disclaimer: Despite careful editing and research, no liability can be retained for the accuracy of our content and its completeness.
|
|
Interested in taking a look behind the scenes?
The StadtSpionin writes, thinks, and posts photos on Facebook.
Become a fan of StadtSpionin, simply click on the banner and sign up. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
