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"Heya Girls!"
What’s going on when magical fridges constantly deliver exotic delicacies, extinct plants are brought back to life by AI in a digital garden and graffiti walls turn out to be living archives? That's right! The Tricky Women are back in town. Europe's only film festival dedicated exclusively to animated films created by women is showing its 130 films this year in the Metro cinema again and online – and will have pixels, puppets and clay figures dancing across the screen. From 5 to 9 March, the focus will be on social, political, intimate and cultural worlds of experience that question existing notions of reality and show what could be possible. And on Saturday 8 March, Tricky Women invites you to a party at the Rote Bar in the Volkstheater – not only to toast the festival, but also to celebrate Women's Day together. Well then: colourful action on the screen!
Wishing you a jazzy week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Metro Kinokulturhaus, Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Vienna. 5 to 9 March. Programme online
Cover: Delphine Priet-Mahéo
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...bargain |
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| Lobmeyr |
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Manufactory Sale
Luckily, there are manufactories such as Lobmeyr, the Wiener Silber Manufaktur and Augarten Porzellan in our pretty Vienna, which have left their mark on the city for generations with tradition and the finest craftsmanship. From today, 4 of them now host a sale – with prototypes, samples and discontinued series in glass, porcelain and silver. These include fine vases, textiles, crystal chandeliers and charming tableware discounted by 30%, 50% or even 70%! In addition to those already mentioned, there’s also R. Horn with handmade leather goods. First rate!
Different addresses, Vienna. 6-15 March 10:00 to 18:00. More info online |
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| Cirque du Soleil |
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Cirque du Soleil: Kurios
The most beautiful circus in the world is back in town! Their current show is all about reality – and especially about its relativity. At the centre of a hidden cosmos that exists in the past, full of crazy ideas and great dreams, is a researcher who believes in miracles. By way of fascinating acrobatics, the mechanical marionettes of this legendary cabinet of curiosities will be brought to life by some extraterrestrial characters and turn the laboratory upside down. In addition to all that, the stage design and the costumes will certainly make your eyes sparkle all night long!
Grand Chapiteau Neu Marx, Karl-Farkas-Gasse, 1030 Vienna. 6 March - 11 May. From €49. Web |
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| ...love |
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| Lessons in Love |
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Lessons in Love
Wow, spring fever is here! But because it's not so easy to find the right lovebird these days, coach Michael Marchetti and couples therapist Tiba Marchetti have come up with something really nice: “Lessons in Love”! Today, three speakers will be chatting about their relationship fails and slip-ups – a film director will talk about his double life in a previous relationship, an 83-year-old grande dame will recall the love of her life and topics such as adjustment and estrangement will also take to the stage. The audience can join in the discussion!
Café Prückel, Stubenring 24, 1010 Vienna. 6 March from 18:30. 20 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...urbanjungle |
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| Pflanzen für alle |
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Plants for all
No trend grows more luxuriantly and embellishes the interior as elegantly as ficus, yucca, monstera and pilea! The hipper the plant, the more expensive it is, though. The travelling nursery “Plants for all” provides a remedy. With huge plant sales at mini prices, it provides greenery fans with supplies for their home jungle – currently also in Vienna for 3 days. There are over 80 varieties to browse through, and baby plants are available from just 1.99€. Matching pots, botanical accessories and decorative pieces are also available, but please remember: card payments only!
CAPE 10, Alfred-Adler-Straße, 1100 Vienna. 6-8 March Thu & Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat until 18:00. Web |
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| Armedangels |
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Armedangels Pop-up
Durable, high-quality and ethical instead of fast and trendy. Cologne-based label Armedangels has been a big player among sustainable fashion brands since 2007 and puts a clear focus on timeless designs made from environmentally friendly materials. Yesterday, the brand opened its second pop-up in our favourite city, this time at the equally sustainable Turek in the first district. The new summer collection can be shopped there on 60 square metres, and they also offer an exclusive selection of bestsellers, like the colourful jumpers or striped shirts made from organic cotton!
Pop-up at Turek, Rotenturmstraße 14, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Wed 10:00 to 18:30, Thu-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Haus der Geschichte Österreich |
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Feminist Struggles
The House of History currently offers everything to do with girl power in Austria's history. Starting with the introduction of women's suffrage just over 100 years ago, today's Women's Day tour takes a look at important achievements in women's struggle for political participation and equal rights. Which demands for equality were achieved and which still exist today? Curious visitors can find out on this entertaining tour. Five museum objects on the topic will be presented in 5 minutes each. This is how to do contemporary history in a nutshell!
Haus der Geschichte, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. 7 March 16:00. 10 €. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...fashion |
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Fashion Show by Julia Lara König
Even if this often goes hand in hand with a cliché about us ladies – we do love us some shopping ;-) Inspiration in terms of evening couture can be found today at the exclusive fashion show by Julia Lara König. The designer caused quite a stir at Milan Fashion Week 2024 with her “vulva dress” and was also very popular this year at London Fashion Week with her “Rooted Dreams” collection. König presents this collection today in her studio in Vienna's ninth district – eye-catching lace panels, fascinating 3D appliqués and stunning colours, here we come!
Julia Lara König, Liechtensteinstraße 74, 1090 Vienna. Open doors: from 15:00, show: 17:00. Web |
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| MD Modedesign |
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Fabric Super-Sale at MD-Modedesign
Yes, sometimes you have to let go of beautiful things to make room for even more beautiful things ;-) That's exactly what Dagmar Mikolics is doing, transforming her chic MD fashion studio into an outlet paradise for DIY enthusiasts for two days. There'll be colourful fabrics made of silk, cotton, viscose, wool and lots of blended fabrics – each of them at a maximum of 12€ per metre. And leftover pieces are even cheaper in the DYI basket. Trims, buttons and zips are available for a little more, as well as clothes hangers, jewellery stands and old Burda pattern books!
MD-Modedesign, Börsegasse 7, 1010 Vienna. 7 + 8 March Fri 10:00 to 18:00, Sat until 16:00. Web |
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| Gerald Zugmann, MAK |
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I don't want to stick to these rules.
The MAK is more than just a museum! Today, for example, some of the pioneering women whose works are exhibited at the MAK are brought to life in a station theatre to mark Women's Day. Whether architect Margarethe Schütte-Lihotzky, women's rights activist Bertha Pappenheim or visual artist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis – they were all un-thanked creators whose art influenced women's lives for the better. Today, Johanna Mertinz, Susanne Hoehne and Irene Suchy are giving them a voice – to put their works in the bright spotlight they have always deserved.
MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna. 8 March 15:45. 15.50 €. Please sign up. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...springmarket |
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Edelstoff
Spring ahoy! The way the sun is shining down from the sky, it can't be long now until then. And that means: time to spruce up your wardrobe and home accordingly. So it's a good thing that for two days, the Edelstoff market offers everything we need for that: On 4,000 square metres, there's everything from snazzy fashion made from deadstock material from Fru, wetbags made from old swim wings and objects made from recycled Tiffany glass to a huge street food area with Brazilian stew, carrot-humus bowls and cake pops that will make your gourmet heart leap for joy.
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. 8 + 9 March. Sat 11:00 to 19:00, Sun until 18:00. 5 €. Web |
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| Hammond Bar |
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International Bar Women's Day
“Shake it, ladies!” This is the motto to which the cocktail mixers are being shaken in the Hammond Bar today – and only by women! Because today is International Women's Bar Day and female expertise in the bar scene is celebrated. 20 talented female bartenders from all over Austria present their unique signature drinks and send a strong signal for female empowerment in catering. While sipping, you can enjoy live music from Iris Camaa & Band, and if you’d like to help others while having fun, you can donate to selected women's organisations on site. Cheers!
Hammond Bar, Taborstraße 33, 1020 Vienna. 9 March from 15:00. Web |
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| ...nostalgia |
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| Wiener Bezirksmuseen |
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Day of Vienna District Museums
CitySpotterGirl actually has a soft spot for the slightly dusty exhibition arrangements of Vienna's district museums ;-) Sometimes there are real treasures and lots of knowledge buried there! All district museums are open today and are showing interesting special exhibitions. It's all about the post-war period between 1945 and 1955, with each museum having a different focus. In Leopoldstadt, for example, there's an exhibition called “From ruins to a flourishing district”, in the centre it's about the reconstruction of the inner city, and in Neubau there's an exhibition about radio from 1945-55!
Bezirksmuseen Wien. Various locations throughout Vienna. 9 March 10:00 to 16:00. Free of charge. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| Latin Kitchen |
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Latin Week at Gleis//Garten
Tacos, tequila and dance lessons! This is just a small taster of the event week at Gleis//Garten. From today, fiery Latin vibes will reign there. IThings kick off in the evening with a film session featuring the Argentinian film “Wild Tales”. On Wednesday, there will be energetic hip-swinging at the salsa course, on Thursday Latin drinks will be mixed at the tequila and mezcal masterclass and on Friday the band “Fusion Latina” will whisk you away to Cuba, Colombia and Puerto Rico. The programme is perfectly rounded off with delicacies à la nachos, empanadas, churros & more!
Gleis//Garten, Eichenstraße 2, 1120 Vienna. 10-16 March. Festival pass 20 €. Programme online |
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Temari for beginners
Temari was originally an embroidered play ball for children made from the scraps of old kimonos wrapped in silk thread. The colourful balls have been made in Japan for almost 1400 years and are a gift of joy and happiness. That's just a brief explanation of the beautiful meaning, because visually we're already in love anyway! If you fancy making your own temari (also great for Easter baskets, by the way), today's workshop is just the thing for you! There you will learn how to wrap your own ball with yarn and divide it into geometric sections, which are then embroidered.
VHS Floridsdorf, Angerer Straße 14, 1210 Vienna. 10 March 14:00 to 19:00. 46 €. Please sign up. Web |
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Fabric Days Vienna
Attention remnant hunters! For three days, the international fabric retailer Fabric House in Vienna will be selling fabrics from overproduction and from renowned designers that would otherwise have to be destroyed. From cotton to silk, you'll find everything that makes DYI dressmakers euphoric. There is also a wide range of interior fabrics for upholstery. The good news is that you can also order in small quantities, and buy from as little as 1 metre. And if you order on site at Fabric Days, you get an additional 15 percent discount!
Runway Vienna, Kirchengasse 48, 1070 Vienna. 10-12 March. Mon-Tues 9:00 to 18:30, Wed 9:00 to 12:00. Please sign up. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...vernissage |
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| MAK, Christian Mendez |
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Patterns of Modernity
It’s like wrapping your body in a work of art: The tit kimonos and haoris from the first half of the 20th century not only tell us a fair bit about the textile and art history of Japan, but they are above all real eye-catchers. From today, the MAK will be dedicating an entire exhibition to them, showing the colourful and often large-patterned pieces from the Taisho and Showa periods. They often imitate ornate kasuri or ikat fabrics and reflect Japan's exchange with European modernity with their patterns, some of which are reminiscent of Op art. So beautiful!
MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna. 11 March 19:00. Free admission. Web |
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| Kemmie the Cat |
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Mar Malade
The drummer reads from the local press and all Capricorns in the audience their horoscope, Alexander Hauer sings the classic travelling song “Hejo, spann den Wagen an” with the audience, because Michel M. Almeida looped the instrumental for the title track of their second album “Balloon” from it – this is roughly how a concert with the boys from Mar Malade and their multi-instrumental live band goes. Their at times energetic, sometimes skipping and then nostalgic melodies are like a holiday as music. Proof tonight at WUK and if you can't wait, listen in here!
WUK, Währingerstraße 59, 1090 Vienna. 11 March 20:00. 27.40 €. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...artshopping |
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Kunstsupermarkt
Fancy buying some art? This year the Kunstsupermarkt will be open even longer than usual! Same procedure as every year: prices and furnishings are reminiscent of a supermarket, but the art on sale is genuine. In the temporary shop you can buy original works of art for little money – drawings, watercolours, acrylic and oil paintings as well as small sculptures by national and international contemporary artists. There are guaranteed to be no posters or prints, only unique pieces which can be taken home immediately after purchase. Until 29 March!
Kunstsupermarkt, Mariahilfer Straße 103, 1060 Vienna. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Malarina
In her award-winning role as the right-wing leaning Austro-Serbian, Malarina is undoubtedly one of the funniest (and most vicious) observers of Austrian politics. But now she needs to come up with a plan. Because her fame has led to the tax office and social security authorities constantly demanding absurd amounts of money from her. But Malarina is a pseudo-feminist; she prefers to use the patriarchy to her advantage rather than smash it. So the trophy wife sets off in search of potential partners and dates her way through human history. Funny and sharp!
Stadtsaal, Mariahilferstraße 81, 1060 Vienna. 12 March 19:30. From 24.50€. Web |
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Painted Music
Most people probably know Arnold Schönberg as a composer, but the Austrian was also a talented painter. However, his dreamlike fantasies and grimacing caricatures did not only earn him praise. August Macke, for example, flew into a rage at the sight of them. Carl Moll even advised Schönberg not to show his paintings in public. Fortunately, this did not affect him much, and so we can admire his paintings, drawings and objects in the brand-new exhibition. In addition, digitally animated scores, film clips and audio recordings take us into a world that only seems to have disappeared.
Arnold Schönberg Center, Schwarzenbergplatz 6, 1030 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 17:00. 6 €. Web |
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| Shop of the Week |
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Ebenbild
“Underwear is more than just a piece of fabric, it's a hug that accompanies you every day.” With this motto, Jennifer Windisch and Sophie Hutterer have been producing hand-sewn lingerie for all body shapes since 2020. It all started in a room in Hernals, today the girls have a cute boutique on Neustiftgasse. The best thing is that the Ebenbild studio is next door! Everything that is conjured up here from sustainable, fair materials and deadstock hangs freshly sewn on the clothes rails. And if your favourite item has a loose strap or a torn elastic – the lingerie fairies will make it look like new again. Beautiful & likable!
Ebenbild, Neustiftgasse 31, 1070 Vienna. Tue-Fri 12:00 to 19:00, Sat 12:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Kuchenamt
What a nice name! And yes, there's plenty of cake here (tip: vegan apple pie and Esterhazy cake), but most of all breakfast all day long, conveniently! Organic porridge, vegetable sticks with organic hummus, but also a classic breakfast with soft egg, pastries and ham. The newly opened, spacious café is furnished in a cool-modern style in shades of pink, orange and grey, with plants to be added soon. The Kuchenamt is part of wienwork, where people with and without disabilities work together, from restaurant apprentices to trained service staff. So it can maybe take a little longer sometimes. But who cares :-)
Kuchenamt, Schäffergasse 10, 1040 Vienna. Mon-Fri 7:30 to 18:00. Web |
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