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"Heya Girls!"
Over the past 10 years, Vienna's facades have become increasingly colourful. Magnificent murals and huge graffiti adorn the walls of buildings from Ottakring to Margareten. Next to CitySpotterGirl's office, for instance, a several-metres-high Gustav Klimt and his cat smile down at us. We have the association Calle Libre to thank for this, which invites street artists from all over the world to give different neighbourhoods a new look every summer. Now the people behind Calle Libre are surprising us with a new initiative: they are bringing street art to the renowned Galerie Hartinger – and only art by women! The exhibition "Comm:unity - a female street art exhibition", which opens on Friday, features the dazzling works of six ladies from the street art scene, including Ms Isa (pictured) from Austria. Apart from their art, the ladies have one thing in common: they are fighting for equality in a male-dominated arena. And they do it with lots of colour.
Wishing you a colourful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Galerie Hartinger, Spiegelgasse 21, 1010 Vienna. 26 April-18 May. Free entry. Web
Photo: Michael Bauer
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| 2023, Mise en Scene filmproduction |
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Red Lotus
From today, we can embark on a four-day journey to Asia as the Red Lotus Film Festival transforms the Stadtkino into a place of cultural encounter. With a selection of 14 feature films and documentaries from across Asia, the festival offers an insight into the diversity and beauty of the continent. The festival opens today with the Japanese film “All the long nights”, about two highly sensitive people in search of recognition. Also exciting: Saudi Arabia is joining in for the first time this year, following the lifting of its cinema ban, with “Night Courier”!
Stadtkino Wien, Akademiestraße 13, 1010 Vienna. 25-28 April. Programme online |
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| My Magpie Vienna |
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Spring Awakening at My Magpie
For some reason, spring doesn't quite want to show its face yet... But maybe soon, if you throw a little party in its honour ;-) In any case, there's one happening today in the lovely My Magpie shop! Part of the party collective are Sylvie T. with her fashionable festive collection, the art chocolates from nebula Chocolate and of course the fantastic 3D jewellery pieces from My Magpie. The polyamide jewellery is often inspired by Viennese architecture and is all on sale today at 10 percent off! You can then toast your deal with a glass of sparkling wine.
My Magpie, Zollergasse 28, 1070 Vienna. 25 April 18:00 to 21:00. Web |
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| Chanda Rule |
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Chanda Rule & Michylee
With roots in gospel, soul in her heart and a hint of jazz in her voice, vocalist Chanda Rule is known for her expressive, moving and captivating songs. In her quiet melodies she weaves the story of her ancestors around captivity and liberation, but her home in Chicago's gospel scene is also very much in evidence. Incidentally, Chanda has been living in Vienna for several years and is often referred to as the “ Queen of Contemporary Gospel”. Today, as a duo with jazz/fusion guitarist Mickylee, she will make her vocal cords vibrate!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. 25 April 19:30. 25 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...fashion |
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| monom-studio |
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Romanian Design
We love fashion, jewellery and accessories! And when an entire exhibition at the Romanian Cultural Institute is dedicated to them, as from today, we consider it a must-go event. For two weeks, Romanian designers from Romania and Austria will showcase their creations, with the focus being on design and production using natural materials. You can see jewellery inspired by Transylvanian churches by Georgiana Ciceo, sculptural-architectural fashion and accessories by Claudia Tecuceanu and bridal fashion by Patricia Vincent!
Rumänisches Kulturinstitut, Argentinierstraße 39, 1040 Vienna. 26 April-10 May. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| Schlafen nach Maß |
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Open House at Schlafen nach Maß
As you make your bed, you lie in it – so, after a visit to Katharina Hajos and Constanze Fischer, heavenly well! In the second district, the sleep-loving scriptwriters assemble everything that makes sleeping really cosy. They have just launched their brand new “Scandinavian Vintage” collection – beautiful flower-power cushions covered in original 70s fabrics! The soft, good-mood makers will be presented together with other new achievements today and tomorrow at the Open House. Also included: prosecco & canapés!
Schlafen nach Maß, Glockengasse 9, 1020 Vienna. 26+27 April 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Alexia Chrysomalli & Band
Let's escape the winter grey! Today you can do just that with a musical journey to Greece. At the Sargfabrik, Thessaloniki-born singer Alexia Chrysomalli will be spreading a lot of sunshine. Her ecstatic rhythms and nostalgic melodies perfectly reflect the captivating diversity of Greek musical tradition. She will be accompanied by her band, consisting of Iranian guitarist Mahan Mirarab, Turkish violinist Efe Turumtay and Egyptian-Austrian percussionist Amir Wahba. So, if that doesn't put you in the holiday mood...
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. 26 April 20:00. Free entry. Web
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...bargain |
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| time4africa |
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Archive Sale at time4africa
It's going to be traditional, colourful and ethno for three days! Designer Imma Baumgartner, who always fills our wardrobes with colourful African fabrics in elegant designs, is holding an Archive Ssale in her pretty boutique. And so the most beautiful favourites from previous collections, such as colourful dresses, wide skirts, culottes and, of course, the coveted dirndls, will be tottering into our shopping bags at prices that are up to 50 percent reduced. Being quick pays off because these fashionable eye-catchers are only produced in small quantities. Only today!
time4africa, Stumpergasse 44, 1060. 25-27 April 11:00 to 19:00. Web |
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| Diva Heaven |
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Echoes of Erebos
Attention, rock fans! Today, MetaStadt will once again become a playground for stoner-doom-psych and everything in between, as the Echoes of Erebos Festival is in town. Seven artists from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway will heat up the stage and, although rather rare for the genre, there will be a female line-up: the all-female band 24/7 Diva Heaven from Berlin. The three musicians serve up a cocktail of punk, grunge, hard riffs and in-your-face lyrics. Female power, quite literally, rocks here! If you're curious, you can listen in here.
MetaStadt, Dr.-Otto-Neurath-Gasse 3, 1220 Vienna. 27 April. Admission 14:00. 76 €. Web |
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| ...plussize |
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Curvect Second Hand Market
It's not exactly easy to find clothes over size 46 in the shops. If you want it to be trendy and unusual, it gets even more difficult. This could change today: The Curvect Plus Size flea market offers second-hand and new items for all fashionistas with large sizes. Ladies, boutique owners and influencers from size 46 upwards have rummaged through their wardrobes and are selling fashion items, shoes and accessories on site. The aim of the Curvect Market is also to connect the plus size community and promote dialogue. We think that's good!
Hilfswerk Nachbarschaftszentrum, Schottenfeldgasse 29/2, 1070 Vienna. 27 April 10:00 to 15:30. Free admission. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...urbanagriculture |
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ZukunftsErwachen Festival
Today, there’s a hive of activity again at Zukunftshof! Where the Haschahof used to be, urban nutrition, sustainability and circular economy have been rethought for a while now. Today, the gates of the historic estate in Favoriten open for the weekend. A colourful programme awaits visitors with a young plant market, a DIY bike service, culinary delights, herb walks and live concerts. This is just a taste of the summer programme to come, with open-air cinemas, farm cafés and panel discussions on the “Edible City of Rothneusiedl”. Great!
Zukunftshof, Rosiwalgasse 41, 1100 Vienna. 27 + 28 April Sat 11:00 to 20:00, Sun until 18:00. Free of charge. Web |
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FlowerFlow
Just when, after a long winter, we are longing for the green of spring and the scent of flowers. Just when the most delicate flowers of the year await us: tulips, ranunculus and daffodils. This is exactly the moment when flower fairy Yvonne Poul organises her FlowerFlow! Seasonal, regional and non-toxic slow flowers are transformed into beautiful wreaths here. While enjoying an aperitif from the garden, participants can choose their favourites from the flower buffet and make a 20-25 cm wreath that can be dried at home to bring joy every year.
Cosima Community, Neubaugasse 79/8, 1070 Vienna. 28 April 10:00 to 13:00. 99 €. Web |
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Gürtel Flea Market
Nice spring bargain hunt including catering! Not that the Gürtelbräu isn’t already great on its own, but when it’s turned into a flea market, it's twice as great, of course! Private exhibitors have once again been busy clearing out and bringing lots of second-hand and vintage treasures with them. The feel-good shopping sound comes from laid-back DJs and because nobody wants to spend money on a growling stomach, drinks and vegan snacks are also provided. PS: If the weather plays along, this time the shopping area will even extend into the LOOP's outdoor dining area!
Gürtelbräu, Gürtelbögen 24/25, 1080 Vienna. 28 April 11:00 to 17:00. Web |
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techno cafe Opening
Well, here we go again! From now on, Tuesday evenings are firmly scheduled again. Tuesday lovers and fans of good beats in good company meet weekly at the Volksgarten Pavillon for the techno cafe and spend the hopefully soon warm evenings with DJs and drinks. If need be, they can even go on into the night. After all, not every day is a Tuesday. Today is the big kick-off event of the legendary Tuesday Club with girl power at the turntables So, get out a cool outfit, put on your sunglasses and get in line. The sooner you come, the longer you'll be inside ;-)
Volksgarten Pavillon, Volksgarten, 1010 Vienna. Opening 30 April 18:00 to 4:00. 11 €. Web |
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Wiener Symphoniker Beisl Concerts
This will be nice in three different ways today! Firstly, the event takes place in the cosy Servitenviertel, secondly, it's going to be musically diverse and thirdly, you can feast and drink your way through various Beisl (pubs)! To be more precise – the Beisl concerts are back and ten ensembles from the Vienna Symphony Orchestra will perform in pubs, restaurants and shops and will treat our ears with a wide variety of genres, from jazz to hip hop, Latin and swing to Schrammeln. During the breaks, you can change pubs and admission is free everywhere. So nice!
Servitenviertel, 1090 Vienna. 30 April from 18:30. Programme online |
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Eva Beresein: Thick Air
It is an encounter between beauty and horror, tragedy and humour and reality and fantasy. The works of the Vienna-based Hungarian artist Eva Beresin open up an artistic universe full of mischief and shenanigans, where oversized feet snuggle up to lots of nudity and animalistic people. The colourful, lively portraits recall Mannerist escapades, often with medieval-looking cruelties that are immediately defused by the bright colours and grotesque accessories. Confusing yet interesting at the same time, today is the vernissage!
Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna. 30 April 18:30. Free entry. Web |
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Waiting for the Barbarians
Now that's an unusual location! Before the Volkskunde Museum begins its general renovation in autumn, it is opening a special venue in the building: the air-raid shelter in Schönbornpark. For two weeks, the 44 bunks will be used by the theatre group toxic dreams as a labyrinth of sounds, texts and images with live action. Visitors will undergo a kind of training programme for when the barbarians arrive. And to help them digest it all, they will all meet up at the “Heurigen der letzten Tage” after the programme has been successfully completed! Pay as you wish.
Schönbornpark, Florianigasse, 1080 Vienna. 1 May 16:00/18:00/20:00. Please register. Web |
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Yoga & Fasting Week
It's a match! Yoga and fasting are a health dream-team. The two methods complement and support the cleansing and balancing effect on body, mind and soul. But how do you actually fast properly? During her one-week seminar, Ines Faber from Yogazentrum Mauer accompanies participants through the fasting programme on an outpatient basis and at regular meetings. They learn how to prepare fasting soups and juices, for instance, as well as coordinated yoga sessions, and they also hike together and exchange ideas every day. It starts today!
Yoga Centre Mauer, Maurer Hauptplatz 8, 1230 Vienna. 1-8 May. 366 €. Please book in advance. Web |
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Mo's Concept
A modern miniature oriental palace – that's how you could describe Mo's Concept in the 18th district. Here, sisters Mojgan and Marjan Sanani, who grew up between Tehran and Vienna, have opened a counterpart to their boutique in the first district. When you enter the inviting round-arched gallery, it is hard to decide where to stop first: the house-designed velvet tote bags in gemstone hues? The matching slippers? Or maybe the delicate jewellery? Oh yes, there's also the kitchen area, and at that point you'll be dreaming of a Persian holiday eldorado at the sight of the maritime bowls, glasses and the like. So beautiful!
Mo's Concept, Währingerstraße 87, 1180 Vienna. Mon-Sat 10:30 to 18:30. Web |
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Mamas Bar
Have you ever tried a parmesan-flavoured Dirty Martini? You can sip your way through this and other fabulously unusual cocktails at Mamas Bar. The small bar is a great insider tip and, despite its exquisite location in the first district, it’s actually cosy and down to earth. The highlights are definitely bar manager Roko's cocktail creations. He mixes haute cuisine in a glass, so to speak, from salty, smoky variations to fresh explosions with cucumber-caviar and espresso martinis with white truffle oil. Thanks to the many regulars, the atmosphere is very informal and fun, especially late at night. Highly recommended!
Mamas Bar, Teinfaltstraße 9, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Thu 16:00 to 1:00, Fri-Sat 16:00 to 2:00. Web |
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