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"Heya Girls!"
Yes, it does exist: art that you can afford! A brand-new fair, the Affordable Art Fair, is now making its first stop in Vienna after London, New York and Sydney. With the motto “Art should not be elitist”, the fair makes contemporary art accessible to a wide audience. Sixty-three galleries from Austria and around the world are participating and showcasing works by over 350 artists. And although the prices sometimes amount to a few thousand euros, they start at 100 €! The focus is on high-quality art at fair prices, with works ranging from paintings and sculptures to textile art, photography and mixed media, by both newcomers and established artists. There will also be live print demonstrations, plant installations by Viennese concept store Calienna, an exciting children's programme and food from Mochi, Wiener Würstelstand and Eisbazar. And if you buy a work of art, you can have it wrapped for free and take it home.
Wishing you an artful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Marxhalle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. 22-25 May. 16 €. Web
Cover: Amart Arte/ Sebastian Chillemi
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...newexhibition |
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| Wien Museum |
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Reinforced Concrete
What is behind magnificent buildings like the Zacherl House or Loos House, the Residenzpalast or the Dianabad? And no, we're not refering to the interior design, but rather their internal architectural structure. This goes back to the period around 1900, when the revolutionary technology of reinforced concrete not only facilitated the construction of an efficient infrastructure, but also allowed multifunctional buildings to be built. An exciting mix of metropolitan culture and innovative building technology – on show at the Wien Museum from today with models, plans and originals.
Wien Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna. Tue-Fri 09:00 to 18:00, Sat+Sun 10:00 to 18:00. 8 €. Web |
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| Lucy Dreams |
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MQ Summer Stage
Yay, summer is almost here and the MQ is celebrating it in style! Yesterday, the good-weather-party was heralded in with the inauguration of the walk-on, green stage in the main courtyard. Today, the first live concert will take place here from 19:30 with free admission for everyone. For the first time this year, a jury selected the top 13 Austrian bands from over 320 submissions – the opening act is the acclaimed duo Lucy Dreams, whose “SonicWaveArtPop” fits perfectly into the open-air ambience. Performances, talks, readings and films will now take place daily here until the end of September!
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 22 May. From 19:30. Free entry. Web |
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| Jaz in the City Vienna |
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Grill & Chill
No summer without a little barbecue! And if you're worried about your neighbours restricting you because of olfactory differences (or if you simply prefer to feast without having to clean up afterwards), head to the sixth district. With a wow view of our favourite city, you can now indulge in roasted flavours every Thursday and Friday at the rooftop bar “Mariatrink”. Juicy beef burgers, lamb skewers, fresh salmon tataki and for veggies, of course, pulled vegan duck bowls or veg-burgers are all grilled here on a charcoal grill and at the Green Egg to the sound of chilled beats. Yummy!
Mariatrink, Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna. Thu+Fri from 18:00. Please book in advance. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...explore |
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| Tom Mesic |
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Long Night of Churches
Over 700 churches throughout Austria will be opening their doors tonight for free concerts, readings, theatre and more. In Vienna alone, 180 sacred locations can be visited, which together offer almost 800 programme items! Away from Karlskirche & Co, Missio offers a tombola, for instance, in St Salvator you can ring church bells, in Maria Verkündung in Servitengasse you can listen to the most beautiful settings of “Ave-Maria“ and in Schottenpfarre you can feast on culinary delicacies from other religions. Also great: art vernissages and church tours free of charge!
Long Night of Churches, various locations throughout Vienna. 23 May from 18:00. Free admission. Programme online |
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| City Farm |
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City Farm Veggie Crate
Seasonal and ultra-fresh: Vienna's freshest city centre vegetables grow and thrive directly behind the gates of the City Farm in the Augarten on the grounds of the Marktgärtnerei. The 250sqm “fields” are cultivated by hand and organically all year round. And this is where you can now pick up your vegetables flexibly and without a subscription system! Every week until midnight on Tuesday, the vegetable crates with seasonal, crisp, fresh organic vegetables can be ordered online and collected on Fridays. With new types of vegetables every week – this time lettuce, kohlrabi and herbs!
Collection: entrance gate at the market stall, Obere Augartenstraße 1/8, 1020 Vienna. Fridays 14:00 to 17:00. 15 €. Web |
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| Ingo Pertramer |
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Hemayat Charity Auction
Going once, going twice, helped! A visit to Erwin Wurm's studio, an exclusive fan experience with Christina Stürmer or a private theatre evening with Harald Schmidt – all this is possible today at Hemayat’s charity auction. Celebrities and artists bring their time and works under the hammer for a good cause, with the proceeds funding therapy places for survivors of war and torture. The evening will be hosted by Hilde Dalik with Christoph Grissemann, and Toxische Pommes will perform a comedy interlude. There's hardly a better way to combine seriousness and fun!
Unteres Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna. 23 May from 18:30. Free entry. Please sign up. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...celebrate |
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Anniversary Party at Kleine Stadtfarm
It's party time at the Kleine Stadt Farm! Launched in 2014, the association quickly became the largest urban farming project in Austria. Today, they celebrate their 10th anniversary – no less than four times! Because Hut & Stil is also 10, Bonifacio is 25 and the Salettl cultural association celebrates a proud 45 years! And so it's time for lots of hurly-burly with a mushroom showroom, guided farm tours, live music, a farmers', food and craft market, open-air cinema, bread baking, workshops and many other highlights. The party lasts all weekend long, so be sure to join in!
Kleine Stadtfarm, Neufahrtweg 14, 1220 Vienna. 24 + 25 May 12:00 to 21:00. Web |
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Vienna Fabric Flea Market
Now it's time to get out your sewing machine and a notepad and start thinking about how you could spruce up your wardrobe for the spring season. cha-rak-ter Couture will once again be inviting you to its world of beautiful fabrics for a three-day fabric flea market! There, vast quantities of the finest fabrics such as silk, linen, wool and cotton as well as exquisite unique vintage pieces – from classic tweed and checked patterns to African-inspired styles – are awaiting new owners. And that at absolutely amazing prices. Dream outfit, here we come!
cha·rak·ter Couture, Belvederegasse 35, 1040 Vienna. 23-25 May 10:00 to 17:30. Web |
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| Archeomuse |
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Vienna's fortifications through the ages
An unusual guided tour! Vienna – a city with an eventful history and imposing fortifications: From the Roman legionary camp of Vindobona to the medieval city walls and the bastions of the early modern era – our city's defences reflect its eventful past. But what of it can still be seen nowadays? You can find out today! From the remains of the old city walls to the question of why the glacis had to give way. Some small dishes inspired by the epochs of Vienna's history will await you at selected stations. Experience history with all your senses!
Meeting point: Ruprechtskirche, Ruprechtsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna. 24 May 11:00. 45 € (incl. tasting). Please sign up. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...sourfun |
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| Zitrustage |
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Vienna Citrus Days
An insider tip for all plant lovers! This weekend, the largest local exhibition of citrus plants will once again take place in the beautiful Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace. The collection there, which was started in 1647 (!), comprises 500 citrus plants, including many historical and rare specimens. During the Citrus Days, you can not only admire and buy plants, but also taste and shop for unusual varieties of the little sour fruits and products. And the citrus gardeners from the Austrian Federal Gardens will be available for answering questions.
Orangerie Schönbrunn, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1130 Vienna. 23-25 May 10:00 to 18:00. 8 €. Web |
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Klimt Villa Garden Opening
A nice Sunday outing for Gustav groupies! When everything is buzzing and chirping, one of the city's most special gardens opens its doors again. And with great fanfare, for the Klimt Villa's Garden Opening is all about the blossoming of the famous Klimt rose. A highlight this year will therefore be two Klimt rose bushes in full bloom. Original drawings by Gustav and Ernst Klimt are also on display and those who have acquired a taste for them can then make a detour to the art market in the villa's salon. Afterwards: a glass of sparkling wine in the garden café!
Klimt Villa, Klimt Villa, Feldmühlgasse 11, 1130 Vienna. 25 May 10:00 to 19:00. 8 €. Web |
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| Benjamin Morrison |
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La Philharmonica
It’s all about girl power on the string and wind instruments today in the Ehrbar Saal! This is where the first all-female ensemble consisting of members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will come together for a musical symbiosis that is well worth listening to: Works by Mozart and Bobby McFerrin will be performed. Based on their orchestral music-making tradition, the six ladies span their repertoire from classical Viennese dance music to gems of opera literature and excursions into the world of film music and other genres. An delightful evening for your ears!
Ehrbar Saal, Mühlgasse 30, 1040 Vienna. 25 May 19:00. From 45 €. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...concert |
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| Christoph Liebentritt |
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Gesangskapelle Hermann
Even if word hasn't quite got round the world yet: The smartest boy band since the Backstreet Boys comes from Vienna. And: The boys from Gesangskapelle Hermann can sing really well. They don't even need instruments ;-) Today at the Theater am Spittelberg, the Hermanns aim at things seen and heard in a satirical, folksy manner. In addition, they sing – always in a cappella mode – hits from their fifth studio album “Sehr Sogar”. Cheeky, loving and cool, sometimes hip-hop, then hit songs or even pop, but definitely as funny as ever ;-)
Theater am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 10, 1070 Vienna. 26 May 19:30. 28 €. Web |
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Yoga under the stars
Pilates, yoga, tai chi – there are now so many courses for simply everything that you sometimes don’t even know where to go anymore! But if you fancy something really special for once, head to Planetarium for yoga. Under the most beautiful night sky that we have in the city (thanks to state-of-the-art technology, every star constellation can be recreated here), you can practise yin yoga with extensive asanas and pranayamas as well as meditate and let your gaze wander into the infinite expanse of space. The moon salutation will take on a whole new meaning there...
Planetarium Wien, Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1, 1020 Vienna. 26 May 10:30 to12:00. 28 €. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| Sonja Bischur |
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Eligius Award 2025. Jewellery in Austria
Austria actually has an award for modern jewellery design: the Eligius Award. It is awarded every three years in Salzburg. However, the submitted works can already be admired in advance at the MAK for the sixth time: Thirty-nine jewellery artists have experimented with a wide variety of materials, from pocket clips to corks, and have come up with completely new designs inspired by personal stories or current events. Pretty cool! Spoiler: Some of the creations are so unconventional that you will have to look twice to even recognise them as jewellery!
MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna. Vernissage 27 May 19:00, free entry. Web |
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| Larissa Kramarek |
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TVMordia
It's Sunday evening, you're zapping through the TV programme – yet another crime thriller. And yet another dead, young, conventionally pretty woman. Phew... Despite consistently high femicide rates in Austria, the female corpse is still an integral part of the entertainment programme. For TVMordia, actress Anna Rot talks to colleagues about their experiences of playing dead and the absurd demands and strategies to fulfil them. The interviews become a soundscape, the corpses are given a voice and the types of death are choreographed. Very well done!
Kosmos Theater, Siebensterngasse 42, 1070 Vienna. 27 May 20:00. 22 €. Web |
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Vienna Shorts
“Radical Intimacy” is the motto of this year's festival, which is all just about short films. Over the next few days, 374 films from 60 countries will flicker across the screen and take a look at the political space and solidarity as an act of resistance. 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 Gartenbaukino with a party, DJ and six films in which proximity is renegotiated: physically, emotionally and politically.
Gartenbaukino, Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna. 27 May from 19:30. Festival pass from 20 €. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...remembrance |
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Paper Calories and Wormy Peas
Being a chef in the years of hunger after WWII: Yes, that demanded a great deal of creativity. The legendary chef Franz Ruhm was up to the challenge: he published recipe brochures adapted to the difficult supply situation, explaining how to cook with substitute foods and unfamiliar, partially spoilt ingredients. These documents, along with numerous others, can be seen today in the Wien Museum. Ruhm's granddaughter Constanze Ruhm reads from his correspondence, while his daughter, Felicitas Ruhm, reminds us of the years of famine after 1945 in her talk.
Wien Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna. 28 May 18:30. Free of charge. Please book in advance. Web |
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DateMyMate
We all have them, don't we? That one girlfriend or mate who is both visually appealing and has great inner values – but is still single. That’s who you grab today and take them to Cafe 7Stern! Because the fun “DateMyMate” event is all about introducing your dateable friends to a live audience with the help of a power-point-presentation. From funny stories to their qualities and passions, single friends are advertised with heart and soul. And who knows, maybe there really is that one person in the audience ;-) Either way – much better than dating apps!
Cafe 7Stern, Siebensterngasse 31, 1070 Vienna. 28 May 20:00. From 10 €. Web |
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Arket
Good news for Scandi shoppers: Mariahilfer Straße is now one fashion highlight richer, as the first Arket shop has opened in Vienna! The luxury brand from H&M is known for its sustainable, durable and functional designs, which just might sometimes cost a little more than at H&M. You can shop fashion for women, men and children there as well as beauty and home accessories in Nordic style. There is also a cosy café, curated by renowned Swedish chef Martin Berg. Particularly beautiful: the listed Loos façade and ticket hall, which was built over 100 years ago for a bank!
Arket, Mariahilfer Straße 70, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Weimarck
The proximity to the Naschmarkt has its advantages, as do the close relationships with farmers: The newly opened Weimarck uses only the freshest (organic) ingredients fom the market. And you taste it! The mountain char with market veggies (chard and potatoes yesterday) was pure perfection, miso carrots are a vegetarian's dream and if you want unusual, try the asparagus börek. Dani and Chris offer a modern and loving cuisine in the place where the Amacord used to be for decades. From 1 June, the soft opening phase ends and the Weimarck will also open for lunch. Great!
Weimarck, Rechte Wienzeile 14, 1040 Vienna. Currently Tue-Sat 17:30 to 00:00. Web |
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