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f e b r u a r y 25 | 20. - 26.
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"Heya Girls!"
There's news from Waldviertel again! As I already told you last year, I bought a 500-year-old house next to Schloss Ottenschlag and turned it into a creative centre. It has mighty thick walls and crooked corners, but also an incredible amount of charm and furnishings straight out of a design magazine. After a successful soft opening phase in autumn, things are now really taking off: The first courses are taking place at Ottilie! The spring/summer programme has been finalised and is online. You can immerse yourself in the art of ikebana, create beautiful things for your home with found objects from the forest, learn how to turn your product into a (cult) brand or make flower brooches. And there will be several writing courses with my daughter and me, of course. Hiking and writing in the footsteps of Hundertwasser or diving into family history. By the way, everyone who has visited Ottilie so far has felt right at home ;-) So come on, ladies, you can sign up as of today!
Wishing you an exciting week
Your CitySpotterGirl
Course programme Die Ottilie, Oberer Markt 1, 3631 Ottenschlag. Web
Photo: Manuela Melichar
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...concert |
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| Stefano Sola |
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Domo Emigrantes
The outside temperatures may be blizzard-like at the moment, but there is a good antidote to get you in the mood for holiday vibes anyway – its name: Domo Emigrantes! The quartet has dedicated itself to the musical traditions of southern Italy and the Mediterranean region and delights with jazzy timbres of violin, guitar and percussion. They are joined by the Kurdish saz, ethnic flutes, fujara or bouzouki, allowing ears and hearts to travel to distant regions. Today, the handsome boys bring their arrangements to the Sargfabrik and give you an idea of how bellissimo the summer will be!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. 20 February 19:30. 29 €. Web |
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| ...vernissage |
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| Vicki Ragan, Courtesy OstLicht, Wien |
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Magnum Masterpieces & Polaroid Still Life
A must-see for photography fans: From today, the OstLicht Gallery will be showing a double exhibition with some sensations from the history of photography. On the one hand, there are the “Magnum Masterpieces”, which present prints by eight of the most influential representatives of the legendary photo agency, such as Eve Arnold and Elliott Erwitt. Here, photography takes centre stage primarily as a journalistic medium, while the second part of the exhibition focuses on art photography with still lifes: captured with the 20×24-inch Polaroid instant camera. Best of all: All exhibition pieces are for sale!
Galerie OstLicht, Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna. Vernissage 20 February 19:00. Free entry. Web |
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| Lukas Arnold |
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Lost Places in Vienna
Dilapidated, forgotten, abandoned, lost – a good description for “Lost Places”. Whether it's an abandoned factory, a building ready for demolition, a broken-down barn or an unused cellar whose time has come to an end – photographer Lukas Arnold enjoys discovering and photographing them. This is all the more exciting as the building boom in our cities means that places steeped in history are increasingly disappearing. Arnold is currently showing an exhibition of his discoveries, fittingly in the over 100-year-old AlsCafé, which will also soon be a Lost Place.
AlsCafé, Schultheßgasse 7, 1170 Vienna. Until 22 February. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 9:00 to 19:00. Voluntary donation. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...popup |
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| Motel a Miio |
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Motel a Miio Ceramic Pop-up
Oh, these colours! Anyone who swoons over pastel and sea-coloured tableware is in for a treat: The ceramic paradise Motel a Miio sells its products up to 70% cheaper for 2 days during a sale! From bowls, plates and cups to colourful vases, the ceramic eye-catchers produced in Portugal in a fair, humane and environmentally friendly way can be snatched at the pop-up in the Ottakringer brewery – all hand-picked and hand-painted. And if you think of the size of the venue, you know the advantage of taking plenty of time and large shopping bags with you ;-)
Ottakringer Brauerei, Ottakringer Platz 1, 1160 Vienna. 21 + 22 February. Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat until 16:00. Web |
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| ungeniert |
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Ungeniert
Barbara Pacejka likes to take a look behind the scenes and get to know people and their stories. Like during her live talks, for instance. Today's guest is body liberation activist Martina Charlotte Blum, who uses her Instagram presence to draw attention to discrimination and internalised fatphobia. In her chat with Barbara, she talks about the challenges she struggles with most as a person with excess weight, why she shares her story, what topics she has no patience for anymore and much more. And the audience members can also ask Martina some questions they might have!
cosima & friends, Neubaugasse 79/8, 1070 Vienna. 21 February 18:00. 30 €. Web |
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| Komolka |
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Sewing Course for Beginners
As the largest fabric retailer in Europe, Komolka is Vienna's top address for sewing and tailoring. The traditional company also passes on its expertise from over 70 years in workshops. Today, new sewing enthusiasts can work their way up to their first self-sewn item. The basics of fabric, cutting, sewing machine and iron are learnt while creating a lined wash bag with zip. Materials are available to pick up on site, instructions for at home are provided on top and with the course confirmation scrimpers can shop at the Stoffsalon and Komolka Stoffe with a 10% discount!
Komolka, Mariahilfer Straße 58, 1070 Vienna. 21 February 10:00 to 14:00. 89 €. Please sign up. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...shopping |
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| Elke Freytag |
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Designer Super Sale
Attention, fashionistas: For three whole days, nine designers from Vienna Fashion Week will be gathering at the Not Another Concept Store for a super sale in a class of its own! Whether elegant slip dresses by Elke Freytag, eye-catchers by Roee, fringed glitter costumes by Sabine Kraner or avant-garde cuts by Slang Slang – various items from the past collections will be up for grabs at super sale prices and are more than ready to give your spring wardrobe an update. Haven’t got enough yet? Some pre-loved vintage designer pieces will also be available!
Not Another Concept Store, Gumpendorferstraße 36, 1060 Vienna. 20-22 February. Thu 14:00 to 20:00, Fri 10:00 to 20:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Karl & Otto Café |
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Karl & Otto Dinner Pop-up
Brunch and parties, that's what the Karl & Otto Café does! But what happens in the pretty Otto Wagner Pavilion between lunch refreshments and late-night shaking? Dinner pop-ups! Like today, when chefs Bence Ovari and Kiss Tamas take gourmets on a 5-course journey through Transylvania. You can look forward to traditional recipes with a modern twist, like aubergine salad, potato bread, lamb goulash with pickled red cabbage and typical Romanian papanasi for dessert. Accompanied by natural wines, homemade kombucha and kefir. Yummy!
Karl & Otto. Café, Karlsplatz, Objekt U26, 1040 Vienna. 22 February 18:00 to 20:00 / 20:30 to 23:00. 70 €. Please book in advance. Web |
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House of Strauss
Classical meets electro, ballerina meets breakdancer, opera singer meets rapper and elegant dress code meets hip-hop – that's what's happening at the Johann Strauss party for his 200th birthday! The historic Casino Zögernitz is the venue for a slightly different kind of ball. In a setting full of contrasts, a disruption of Viennese ball culture is celebrated, for which opera singer Hila Fahima joins forces with hip-hop artist Jugo Ürdens and break dance world champion Miracle Smile shows that the dance floor can handle moves other than classic waltz steps too. Sounds really cool!
Casino Zögernitz, Döblinger Hauptstraße 76, 1190 Vienna. 22 February from 20:00. 50 €. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...explore |
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| House of Strauss, Gregor Hofbauer |
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International Tourist Guide Day
As every year on Tourist Guide Day, the Viennese walking professionals invite you to some exciting and free (!) discovery tours – this year even on two days. The International Tourist Guide Day will be dedicated to the Strauss dynasty in honour of Johann Strauss’ 200th birthday. In addition to a guided tour of the House of Strauss at Casino Zögernitz, you can also take part in two outdoor tours through Döbling, for example to certain architectural gems in Döbling from Biedermeier to Art Nouveau. Plus, lots of fascinating talks about Döbling and its history!
Several meeting points / event locations, 1190 Vienna. 23 February 10:00 to 16:00. Free entry. Web |
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| Heiko Beyer |
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Alles Leinwand Travel Festival
Dreaming yourself away into the big, wide world: This weekend, the “Alles Leinwand” travel festival invites you to take a trip to faraway, fascinating countries with enticing live reports. Today, adventure riders Günter Wamser and Sonja Endlweber talk about their horse-trip through North America, nature photographer Florian Smit inspires with the natural beauty of Scandinavia and Heiko Beyer shows his reportage about his 7,000 km trip along the Andes, including his encounters. And on both days: live music, a bazaar and Nepalese treats from “Yak & Yeti”!
Altes AKH, Spitalgasse 2, Hof 2, 1090 Vienna. 22 + 23 February 10:30 to 19:30. From 17€ per lecture. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...yoga |
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Tryout Week at Prana Yoga Studio
Somatic yoga, hatha yoga, yin yoga... With all these different methods of relaxing body and mind, sometimes you just don't know exactly what to choose. That's why the free trial week at the Prana Yoga Studio is just what you need! Until the end of February, you can try out different courses free of charge – because there's no better way to find out whether you're a dynamic asana rebel or if you’re more into relaxing breathing exercises. And if you're already an experienced yogini, you can also try out the advanced course straight away!
Prana Yoga Studio, Mariahilferstraße 82, 1070 Vienna. 24-28 February. Timetable online |
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| Urban Zintel |
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Angela Merkel: Freedom
She was the first female chancellor and that alone is probably reason enough to take a look at Angela Merkel's memoirs. In her recently published book “Freiheit” (freedom), the former German Chancellor offers a behind-the-scenes look at power and her decision-making process in difficult situations such as the refugee crisis and Ukraine crisis. But she also looks back on the first 35 years of her life in the GDR, her private life, her childhood, youth and studies, and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Today, Merkel will read live from her 700-page book!
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. 24 February 19:30. 34 €. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...bargain |
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Sale at le petit bazar
From the outside, the petit bazar on Porzellangasse looks like a paradise for kids. But if you've ever been inside, you'll know that the grown-ups also manage to fill their shopping bags – maybe even overflow them, as almost everything is reduced by 35%! The reason for this is a little sad, as the bazar is closing its doors, but is already planning something new and exciting. In the meantime, get your hands on colourful stationery, playful jewellery, candles, vases, shoppers and drinking bottles, as well as lots of toys and clothes for the kids. Come on, off we go!
le petit bazar, Porzellangasse 31a, 1090 Vienna. 25-28 February 13:00 to 18:00, further opening hours online |
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| Carina Felzmann |
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Professional Heroine’s Journey 50+
50+ is close to retirement? Or close to a new start! Because if you want to reinvent yourself after many years of working life, there are plenty of opportunities. Carina Felzmann explains what these are in her podcast “Nonna:Restart!” and today at her special event. From setting up a new business to self-employed insurance to exciting talks with experts on topics such as “Insights on application processes”, “From your own market value & new start” or “Invent your dream job!”, anyone interested can pick up plenty of tips for their own heroine's journey!
WKO, Wiedner Hauptstraße 64, 1040 Vienna. 25 February 17:30 to 21:00. 35 €. Please sign up. Web |
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| Pertramer, Rabenhof |
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Stefanie Sargnagel: Opera Ball
A tour de force on the toughest floor in the world – unsparing and tactless between Johann Strauss and Richard Lugner: Stefanie Sargnagel attended the Vienna Opera Ball in February 2024. She shares her experiences with the rich and powerful in her brand-new theatre show, which finally reveals to us mere mortals the unvarnished, whole truth about champagne moods, natural waltz and Viennese high society. The hilarious spectacle is staged by star director Christina Tschariyski and Salò provides the cool live music. Today is the premiere!
Theater Rabenhof, Rabengasse 3, 1030 Vienna. 25 February 20:00. 32 €. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...cinema |
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| Merch Husey, Unsplash |
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Classic Sneak
Fancy going on a film binge-watch again? The Stadtkino has the ideal programme for it! And cineastes don't even have to decide in advance what they want to watch, because it's a surprise anyway. Every last Wednesday of the month, the “Classic Sneak” at Stadtkino shows a special classic from film history. Whether thriller, comedy or romantic film – it can be anything except a horror film. If you're as curious as we are, go and buy some popcorn and make yourself comfortable in a red armchair, because the film already starts at 20:15!
Stadtkino Wien, Akademiestraße 13, 1010 Vienna. 26 February 20:15. 10.50 €. Web |
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Fasting satisfies the hunger of our time
50 reasons why you can't fast and 50+2 reasons to do it anyway – so after reading Christina Thomar's book, there are no more excuses! Today, the fasting trainer will provide some insights into different types of fasting such as therapeutic fasting, fasting hikes and intermittent fasting. Her goal is to present the principle of autophagy, the body's own recycling system that forms new body and brain cells, as a new start to a healthier lifestyle and also to show that fasting can be a great way of preventing many diseases of civilization!
Club alpha, Stubenbastei 12/14, 1010 Vienna. 26 February 19:00 to 21:00. 10 €. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Wier im Hof
It's hard to believe that Neubaugasse is home to such relaxed spots! Just step into the picturesque inner yard at no. 27 and you find yourself at Wier. That's short for “wir” and “Wien”, because that's what it’s all about: The Viennese labels Good Kids Bad Society and Nullkommasiebenprozent joined forces back in 2014 and have now expanded into “Wier im Hof”. Aside from their brands, you also find other sustainable fashion, stationery and decorations made in Vienna and Europe. The selection is really large and unusual – and the location with its high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and cool industrial-style furniture is worth a visit!
Wier im Hof, Neubaugasse 27, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Alice
A rose-coloured floor, a dark red ceiling and a lot of mid-century feeling – it's no surprise that this is popular with guests. Alice is such a popular snack bar that you should definitely make a reservation on the weekend. Because there aren't too many tables – and the mix on the menu is original: Scandinavia meets Italian brands. That’s no wonder since that's exactly where the owners come from. During the day, they serve focaccia with all kinds of fillings, and in the evening they serve a little more elaborate dishes such as puntarelle salad. Served with cherry wine from Denmark. And for dessert, Roman maritozzi with whipped cream filling! Worth every sin!
Alice, Krieglergasse 8, 1030 Vienna. Wed-Sat 10:00 to 22:00, Sun 10:00 to 16:00. Web |
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