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m a r c h 25 | 13. - 19.
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"Heya Girls!"
Usually, you have to travel to central Burgenland in order to head into the blue. Because thanks to the Koó family, marvellous blue print fabrics are still produced in Steinberg today using real indigo, ancient models and a top-secret recipe. They are dyed in large vats (and not printed as the name suggests), treated in the most elaborate way and dried for weeks. In Austria, blue printing is now a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. But indigo is also an integral part of culture in other countries. In Korea, for example, indigo blue – Jjokbit – is one of the country's five traditional colours and acts as a kind of cultural DNA. Until the end of the month, the Korea Cultural Centre is presenting a small but very fine exhibition about indigo in both countries – about the traditional art of indigo dyeing and the beauty of the fabrics. If you want, you can even do some dyeing yourself in a computer game ;-)
Wishing you a blue week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Korea Kulturzentrum, Krugerstraße 1, 1010 Vienna. Until 28 March Mon-Fri 13:30 to 17:30. Free entry. Web
P.S. For blue print fans: On 4 May there is a dyers' market in Gutau in Mühlviertel.
Cover: Korea Kulturzentrum
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...fair |
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Living & Interior x Perle Pop-up
Attention, decorating queens and furnishing fairies: Austria's largest trade fair for dream homes will once again be bursting at the seams with trends. Around 500 exhibitors will be showcasing beautiful things from beds and kitchens to art and gardens, including also, for the first time, some areas for building, renovating and refurbishing. And there's even more to look forward to: This year, the Perle pop-up has also taken up residence there with over 30 design and handicraft stands – from jewellery to art and crockery, there is plenty to take home with you – including candle-pouring and tufting workshops!
Messe Wien, Messeplatz 1, 1020 Vienna. 12-16 March. Wed-Sat 10:00 to 18:00, Sun until 17:00. 17 €. Web |
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| Laurian Ghinitoiu |
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Architecture Festival: Turn On
Climate crisis, economic crisis, political crisis... where’s the positive in all this? This year's architecture festival tries to answer this question. For 3 days, it’s all about the crisis as an upheaval in architecture and building culture. Today and tomorrow, for example, with talks on the interface between business and architecture. On Saturday, it's all about “conversion and further construction” – from the creative transformation of a prefab building in the GDR to delicate redesigns of existing buildings in the middle of the Bregenzerwald or the refurbishment of the Bauhaus Archive in Berlin. Interesting!
ORF RadioKulturhaus, Argentinierstraße 30A, 1040 Vienna. 13-15 March. Free entry. Programme online |
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| ...vernissage |
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| Sammlung Hans Michael Koetzle |
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twen: The magazine of the 60s
Provocative, sensual, new! At the end of the 1950s, a magazine burst onto the stuffy German-language magazine market: twen. The black-covered magazine focused on hedonism, sexual liberation, consumerism and youth culture. It shaped the cultural thinking of an entire generation, was a steppingstone for young talents such as Charlotte March and Christa Peters, and was the forerunner of titles such as “The Face”, “Vice” and “Der Wiener”. The masterpiece by art director Willy Fleckhaus is currently presented at WestLicht with more than 120 photographs, double-page spreads and magazine covers. Today is the vernissage!
WestLicht, Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna. Vernissage 13 March 19:00. Free entry. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...party |
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| Rafaela Maria Proell, Peter Müller |
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Hotel Party with Femme Maison
Dancing queens, get ready: Here we all get sparkling disco balls in our eyes! Femme Maison founder Franziska Fürpass-Kermani felt like dancing again, but she didn't have the right events. That's why the 70s lover simply took over the festivity planning herself and transformed the Hotel am Brilliantengrund into a stylish dancefloor for one night! The party will attract those who shout “Vive la danse!” the most, because with beats by Sexy Deutsch & Gina Brandlmayr, framed by Brilliantengrund retro vibes, one thing is clear: There will be dancing all night long!
Hotel am Brilliantengrund, Bandgasse 4, 1070 Vienna. 14 March from 20:00. 12 €. Web |
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| Jon Lowenstein |
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Jewish Women as Saviours
CitySpotterGirl's daughter is in Vienna today for a change and gives a lecture on her doctoral thesis, a long-neglected topic in Holocaust research: the rescue of Jews by Jewish women. The absolute majority of rescue operations in France, for example, were carried out by Jewish women. These included social workers and wealthy baronesses who used their money and influence for relief operations. It was more dangerous for Jewish women who voluntarily (!) allowed themselves to be imprisoned in French camps to organise rescue from within, as well as for border smugglers.
Frauenhetz, Untere Weißgerberstraße 41, 1030 Vienna. 14 March 18:00. Free entry. Web |
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Fabric Flea Market at Recycling Kosmos
Now it's time to unpack your sewing machine and notepad and start thinking about how to stock up your wardrobe for spring. Because for three days, Recycling-Kosmos invites you into its world of beautiful fabrics for a warehouse sale! There, vast quantities of fabrics such as jersey, linen and cotton await you, as well as unusual items such as tulle, faux fur and wild silk. Plus: tarpaulins, artificial leather, lining, upholstery, decorative and dress fabrics. All kinds of accessories such as zips, ribbons, buttons and yarn are used to spice things up – all at super prices. Dream outfit, here we come!
Recycling-Kosmos, Kirchstetterngasse 60, 1160 Vienna. 13-15 March. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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Addicted to Vintage Flea Market
How to feel – no joke – at least 30 years younger? All you have to do is dash to Kunsttankstelle Ottakring at the weekend and stock up on memories from your youth and flower power vibes. Over the winter, the Addicted to Vintage community has once again brought together many items from the 1950s to the 90s. You can buy small furniture, fashion, records, lamps, decorations, curiosities and fun items – and a free pinch of nostalgia, of course. Between browsing and reminiscing, you can stylishly sip liqueur and savour creamy treats.
Kunsttankstelle Ottakring, Grundsteingasse 45, 1160 Vienna. 15 + 16 March 11:00 to 18:30. Free entry. Web |
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Lura
Well, are you ready for another holiday already? A little warm-up feeling to start the weekend is just what you need then! That's what Cape Verdean singer Lura will be bringing with her new album “ Multicolour”. In her songs, together with other African singers, she sings about a multicultural society, strong women, self-love and self-assertion in a mix of Cape Verdean music forms such as batuku, funana and morna and European influences. The timbre of her voice conveys a blissful feeling of liveliness. Simply puts you in a good mood!
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. 15 March 20:30. From 28 €. Web |
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St Patrick's Day in Vienna
All my clothes are green, green, green –and so is the rest of the city! Because on 17 March, the Irish celebrate their bank holidays and Vienna is turning it into a whole “Ireland Week”. The fun parade starts today at the Freyung, immediately followed by Irish dance performances and concerts at the Long Hall Pub. Guinness will be poured from Flanagan's to Charlie P's, and the DDSG invites you to a boat trip on the Danube with an Irish buffet and live music. Plus, tomorrow, renowned city guide Euqene Quinn will be leading a walking tour of the connections between Vienna and Ireland!
Several locations in Vienna. 17 March. Detailed programme online |
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| Klemens Dellacher |
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Do it wrong correctly!
Instead of immediately categorising mistakes as “terribly bad experiences”, you can actually draw a lot of creativity from them – at least that’s artist Artist Michaela Obertscheider’s approach. And this is exactly what she wants to introduce in today's workshop. With improvisation theatre for more spontaneity, inspiring acting lessons for a relaxed posture, exercises for storytelling and getting to know your inner critical voice, the usability of small, subtle mistakes for more creativity, productivity and teamwork will be developed.
Raum Strozzigasse, Strozzigasse 32-34, 1080 Vienna. 16 March 11:30 to 16:00. 145 €. Please register. Web |
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| Thomas Kahler |
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The marvellous Wunderkammer
Find the unexpected, feel the magic of objects and immerse yourself in their history: Today you can discover the unexpected and the curious at the fabulous Wunderkammer, a very special rarities market. In the beautiful Albert Hall, several exhibitors offer their most exquisite treasures for sale – from furniture to decorations. For example, there is a miniature billiard table from 1889, Elastolin knight figures from the 1950s and 1960s – and the Vintagerie will be bringing its entire potpourri of vintage and design items and furniture!
Albert Hall, Albertgasse 35, 1080 Vienna. 16 March 10:00 to 17:00. Free entry. Web |
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City Farm Young Plant Market
Spring is not only approaching as a calendar date, the temperatures are also climbing back up to acceptable heights. The perfect time to fill balcony containers and beds with young plants! The City Farm in Augarten is honouring the start of the gardening season with a young plant market. Throughout the weekend, there will be robust young vegetables that can even survive a cold night in changeable April-typical weather. True to the motto “Only the tough survive outside”, you can pick up chard, broccoli, kohlrabi, fennel, spinach, peas, herbs and organic seeds!
City Farm Augarten, Obere Augartenstraße 1, 1020 Vienna. 14-16 March. Web |
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| Sebastian Fröhlich |
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Vulva-Impression-Session
Many of us look at it little or not at all, yet it is so pretty, our vulva! So much so that you can create a very personal work of art from it. In the workshop series by artist Gloria Dimmel, you can immortalise your genital area in plaster (on five different dates) and later hang it decoratively on the wall. Gloria will guide you step by step through the production process and wants to use this creative approach to make this often shameful area more visible. PS: For those who prefer to express themselves artistically in a more intimate setting – individual appointments can also be booked ;-)
Gloria Dimmel, Nesselgasse 6, 1170 Vienna. 17 March 18:00. 80-120 €. Please register. Web |
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| Dominik Kiss, Österreichischer Frauenlauf GmbH® |
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Free Women's Run Training
Alright, let's cover your inner couch potato’s ears for a moment, because he won’t want to hear this: You can run all year round! Since it's easier together, the Austrian Women's Run team offers free running training sessions, starting now with the spring programme. All ladies are welcome, from returners to marathon speedsters. Just turn up and let the power of the group and experienced coaches sweep you off your feet! The running programme takes place at 61 locations across Austria. Tonight, for example, at the Praterstern, through Schönbrunn and on Wienerberg.
Several locations in Vienna. Participation free of charge. Programme online |
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Civitas Cunt
Queues in front of the toilet, offices that are too cold or incorrect doses of medication. Our world is not made for women. That's why today you can dream yourself away into a perfect city: Civitas Cunt – a feminist city utopia on a scale of 1:50, where Mary B. Kenner fights against the career-related gender gap, girl boss Zaza explains gentrification through motherhood and nail designer Quin Ling draws attention to the poor health and safety and legal situation in her job. Viennese women also shed light on their everyday problems in a playful way. Pure girl power!
Dschungel Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 18 March 19:30. 18 €. Web |
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Hypershape & Recovery Club
Hallelujah, the fitness god has answered our prayers: You can now train your graceful body while lying down! In the brand new Hypershape Club, you simply sprawl out and receive magnetic field impulses on your stomach, bottom, legs, arms or lower back in 20-minute sessions. Up to approx. 20,000 contractions are triggered in the treated muscle group – that's comparable to thousands of sit-ups or squats! A dream come true if you don't have the time for extensive training. PS: You can relax afterwards In the recovery zone with wellbeing treatments.
Hypershape, Franz-Josefs Kai 41/11, 1010 Vienna. From 79€. Opening hours online |
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Natalie Jane
2.7 million followers and 100 million likes speak for themselves. But we still want to emphasise again just how cool Natalie Jane actually is. At dewy 20 years old, the singer/songwriter, who grew up in New Jersey and lives in Los Angeles, has rocked the hottest festivals such as Lollapalooza and seems to be constantly on tour. Today, the pop sensation will be stopping off in Vienna as part of her “ Sick to my stomach” tour and showing us why her bold, fearless lyrics, which transform abstract concepts into music, are so great!
Simm City, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 96A, 1110 Vienna. 19 March 20:00. From 50€. Web |
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| Peter Griesser |
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Minihorror
While nothing is right in the world, people are overwhelmed, have no future, but discuss “what is normal”, Mini and Miki try to fit in and do everything right. Nevertheless, they are pursued by dangers and monsters, by catastrophes and difficulties. In this horror of everyday life, they are drawn into weird adventures and fight for their piece of happiness. It is about the big and small nightmares of the middle class, about the abyss that opens up every day. Minihorror is the theatre version of the book of the same name by Barbi Markovic!
Theater am Werk Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Vienna. 19 March 19:30. 24 €. Web |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Vienna Reading Party
Yes, party doesn't always mean oomp, oomp. You can also party quietly. Like at the Vienna Reading Party. It's a special mix of digital detox, reading and a relaxed get-together. Everyone brings their favourite book or chooses one from the Hafi Shop. You make yourself comfortable with your chosen book and read for 60 minutes on your own – without any distractions or screens. Afterwards, there's time to chat to each other and exchange book recommendations. And because it's still a party, Jerrieone will provide the right reading sounds!
Hafi Books + Coffee, Rechte Wienzeile 45, 1050 Vienna. 19 March 19:00 to 21:00. Free admission. Please sign up. Web |
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Chamber
This concept combines two of our greatest passions: drinking coffee and design! Chamber has opened in the back room of the already legendary “Cafetiere”. A truly beautiful showroom that Percy Thonet and Anna Prinzhorn are constantly filling with new furniture, accessories, lighting and art. In addition to design icons such as Thonet chairs (naturally), works by young design talents are also on display here. In one part of the showroom, you can also sip a cosy coffee on the furniture on display. And if you fall in love with a piece, you can get in touch with the seller directly on site!
Chamber, Wipplingerstraße 25, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Fri 9:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Crème de la Crème – La petite
It's really small, but that doesn't matter – the main thing is that it's close to our editorial office! Julia Kilarski's wonderful Pattiserie in Lange Gasse has got a new sibling. The former sweets paradise of Eduard Fruth now serves the city's famous tarts and desserts. Tarte au citron, pistachio dacquoise and torta caprese: visual works of art, melt-in-your-mouth flavours. There's also breakfast and savoury quiches! Of course, “La petite” is also lovingly and stylishly decorated, the floral creations in particular look sensational. And the elegant crockery was produced by mum.
Creme de la Creme, Kettenbrückengasse 20, 1040 Vienna. Wed-Fri 9:00 to 18:00, Sat+Sun til 17:00. Web |
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