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"Heya Girls!"
Sometimes all you need is a place where everything is a little quieter – and where you can truly enjoy what you do. At Ottilie, my new creative centre in the Waldviertel region, you can do just that: write, create, pause, start afresh. Ottilie is housed in a building that is over 500 years old—with creaky floorboards, quiet corners, and rooms that have heard many stories. In the coming weeks, inspiring encounters await you there: We will delve into Claude Monet's secret of the water lilies, rediscover memories in the “Writing Family History(ies)” course, and learn how a manuscript becomes a real book. Those who have already published will learn how to organise readings and lovingly promote their books. And those who prefer to work with their hands can create little treasures in the jewellery workshop, or simply enjoy life at the Ayurveda brunch with Sandra Hartmann. Welcome to Ottilie – where creativity takes root!
Wishing you a loving week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Ottilie, Oberer Markt 1, 3631 Ottenschlag. Information and course programme online. Instagram Web
Photo: Manuela Melichar
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...exhibition |
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| kollektiv fischka |
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Masterpieces of Repair & Upcycling
The textile industry currently accounts for 10% of global CO₂ emissions – more than air travel and shipping combined! The repair festival aims to draw attention to this dark side of the glamorous fashion world with a truly beautiful exhibition. On display are over 80 outfits by international designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Marine Serre, and Susanne Bisovsky, who have been working with upcycled materials for years, as well as creatively mended everyday clothing by activists – all very elaborate and absolutely inspiring for your own wardrobe!
Atelier Augarten, Scherzergasse 1A, 1020 Vienna. Until 31 October. Web |
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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Fancy a bit of daydreaming? Then you should head to the Immersive Center Donauturm! Starting today, the new virtual reality hotspot brings the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu to life in a spectacular reconstruction. With VR glasses, you will embark on an impressive journey back in time to the Inca Empire, fly over majestic mountain landscapes, encounter mythological figures, or experience a solar eclipse from the perspective of the Incas. Particularly impressive: The landscape was created from true-to-life 3D scans of the geographical features of Machu Picchu!
Immersive Center Donauturm, Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna. From 23 October. From 24 €. Web |
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Dia de los Muertos
Nice concept: According to Mexican belief, the dead return from the afterlife on “Dia de los Muertos” to celebrate a joyful reunion with us living – today also in Vienna! Part of the celebrations is the vernissage of the exhibition “Zum Teufel mit dem Teufel” (To Hell with the Devil) by Sonia Siblik and an artistically designed altar by Gina Guajardo, where offerings can be placed. The focus is on the figure of the devil in its cultural interpretations. Finally, it's off to the “Comida Comunitaria,” where everyone can bring their deceased loved ones' favorite foods!
Frida Kahlo Saal, Türkenstraße 25, 1090 Vienna. 23 October 18:00. Free entry. Please sign up. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| Marcella Ruiz Cruz |
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Kasino Total
Fans of unusual entertainment formats – there's important news! The newly renovated Kasino has reopened, meaning: From today, there’s “Kasino Total” once a month with an all-night programme! Aside from repertoire pieces and premieres, there are also readings, keynote speeches, parties, and more. It kicks off today with “Cypressenburg,” an irreverent and sharp-tongued contemporary exchange of blows loosely based on Nestroy. This is followed by the launch of the new format “Cypress Late Night Show,” with Croatian-born Austrian hip-hop artist Kid Pex heating up the stage!
Kasino, Schwarzenbergplatz 1, 1010 Vienna. 24 October from 19:30. 29 € incl. Late Night Show. Web |
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| Drums On Earth |
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Drums On Earth
Surely, no one will be able to stay seated during this! Drums On Earth is a group of musicians who use over 20 drums and percussion instruments, didgeridoos, saxophones, keyboards, bass, and guitar to create a fascinating fusion of timeless world music, soul, and blues, all the way to pulsating techno. The sound: pure joie de vivre! And all of that is accompanied by a fascinating light show and a soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries. Their latest album, “Intense Emotions Plus,” brings together the best of their artistic repertoire – you can see them perform live today!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. 24 October 19:30. 27 €. Web |
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Salon.E
Ladies, this is a date that should be marked in your calendars: Julia Eisenburger has created a small cosmos for creative people at her Salon.E where she has also set up an extensive fashion archiveAnd by huge, we mean as big as the collection of a former stylist for advertising, art, and fashion productions – in other words, gigantic ;-) Alongside her treasures, which she has collected over 20 years and range from vintage items to Saint Laurent pieces, Julia also sells her own fashion collection here featuring silk caftans, women's suits, and elegant coat dresses. Only until Sunday!
Salon.E, Bandgasse 43, 1070 Vienna. 23-26 October 14:00 to 20:00. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| Diana Krall |
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Diana Krall
Ah... she sounds like romantic Sunday mornings with breakfast in bed and gentle rays of sunshine caressing the curtains. With songs like “The Look of Love,” “The Devil May Care,” and her latest work, “This Dream Of You,” Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to reach the top of the Billboard Jazz Charts with eight albums. No wonder, since she started playing the piano at the age of four and has a voice that envelops you like soft velvet. Today she will be singing live at the Vienna Konzerthaus, and since it's so beautiful, you can get in the mood here ;-)
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. 25 October 19:30. From 68 €. Web |
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| Martine Roovers |
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Temari for Beginners
Temari originally started out as an embroidered toy ball for children, made from scraps of old kimonos wrapped in silk thread. These colourful balls have been made in Japan for almost 1,400 years and are considered to be gifts of joy and happiness. We're already in love with them visually, so that was just a quick note on their beautiful background! If you'd like to make your own temari, today's workshop is perfect for you! You will learn how to wrap a ball in yarn and divide it into geometric sections, which are then embroidered with a chrysanthemum pattern.
Die Kunst VHS, Lazarettgasse 27, 1090 Vienna. 25 October 9:00 to 14:00. 46 €. Web |
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| Harald Lachner |
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Crematorium & Natural Burial Grounds
This may be a somewhat unusual appointment, but it is no less important. After all, making provisions for your final resting place always saves a lot of stress and unnecessary emotional strain. That is why the cemeteries of the City of Vienna now offer exclusive tours of the crematorium with fascinating insights into the infrastructure and process of cremation. The natural burial grounds can also be visited. Vienna's cemeteries already have 66,000 square meters available for natural burials, offering a nature-oriented alternative to traditional burial.
Several cemeteries in Vienna. October 25. Participation free of charge. Times online |
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| SUNDAY |
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Oriental Brunch at Elissar
Mmm… Sundays are for treating yourself, right? Our suggestion: a trip to the centrally located Palais Corso! Because Elissar, the Lebanese gourmet-temple, will serve a delicious Oriental Brunch there every Sunday during October. With fresh mezze like muhammara or fattoush, warm delicacies, and sweet temptations like baklava or semolina pastry, you will really get into the Arabian Nights spirit. And because it's a buffet, you can have seconds of your favourites again and again ;-) A wonderful journey into the flavour diversity of the Middle East!
Elissar, Palais Corso, Kärntnerring 11–13, 1010 Vienna. October 26, 10:00 to 14:00. 28 €. Please book in advance. Web |
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Vintage Kilo Sale
It's a paradise for fans of sustainable fashion: Vinokilo organises pop-up sales for second-hand fashion and accessories throughout Europe. The selected vintage pieces are all high-quality and carefully sorted, and today they are making a stop in Vienna in Vienna. The collections range from pieces from the 1960s to the 2000s, clothing from high-end brands to rare streetwear items. Once you have chosen your items, they are weighed and you pay by weight – one kilo costs 50 €. Make sure you secure a ticket for a time slot online if you want to go.
Sofiensäle, Marxergasse 17, 1030 Vienna. 25+26 October 10:00 to 18:00. Limited number of free tickets. Web |
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Pumpkin Festival Am Himmel
Well, hopefully the weather goddesses will be on our side. Because pumpkin farmers from Styria are coming to Vienna to present all kinds of different delicacies from Styria's gourmet regions high up Am Himmel, on the meadow between the Octagon and the Tree of Life Circle. You can sample Styrian delicacies there like pumpkin seed langos, pumpkin kraut, Ennstaler Steirerkas, pumpkin seed oil, and Schilcher wines on the small pumpkin gourmet street, or stock up your own pantry with them. And at the market, there are 200 varieties of pumpkin for cooking and carving!
Am Himmel, Himmelstraße 125, 1190 Vienna. 25 and 26 October, 10:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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Book Flea Market Pfarre Burjan
Book browsing alert for bookworms and literature enthusiasts! At the book flea market at the Hildegard Burjan parish, you can find and bag stacks of reading material. Approximately 8,000 books will be for sale there. Meaning, from contemporary fiction to children's books to thrillers, from nonfiction to classics to photo books, there's truly something for every bookworm’s taste. Payment is made in the form of a voluntary donation, which will not only add to your bookshelves at home but also supports the renovation of the Rudolfsheim organ!
Hildegard Burjan Parish, Meiselstraße 1, 1150 Vienna. October 27, 16:00 to 20:00. Web |
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| Christopher Glanzl |
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Malarina: Trophäenraub
In her award-winning role as the right-wing Austrian-Serbian, Malarina is undoubtedly considered one of the funniest (and meanest!) observers of domestic politics. But now she has to come up with a plan bcause her fame has led to the tax office and social security 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 destroy it. So the trophy wife sets out to search for potential partners and dates her way through human history. Funny and sharp!
Kabarett Niedermair, Lenaugasse 1a, 1080 Vienna. October 27, 19:30. From 26 €. Web |
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Why do we sleep?
For some, it's comatose-like, for others, light and sometimes even restless: sleep. But why do we sleep at all, actually? What happens in our bodies during this time, and what kinds of factors influence our night's rest? Targeted sleep education can improve this phase of recovery. Today's webinar will teach you how you can relearn how to relax physically and cognitively, achieve restful nights, and establish a relaxed daily routine. Also: What are sleep biology and sleep hygiene, and what influence do smartphones and tablets have on our sleep?
Online webinar. October 27, 17:00 to 18:30. 7€. Please register for the Zoom link. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| Kunst und Kultur im 7ten |
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Ruth Klüger – Ceija Stojka
Ruth Klüger began writing poetry in Auschwitz, reciting poems to herself to get through roll call. She later became an internationally renowned German literature professor in the USA. More than 40 years after her liberation from the concentration camp, Ceija Stojka became the first Romani woman to publish a book, “We Live in Seclusion”, in 1988, and also began to paint. The works of these two courageous and emancipated women can currently be admired in the 7th district – where Ruth Klüger lived before her deportation and where Ceija Stojka lived after the war.
Galerie Mana, Stuckgasse 4, 1070 Vienna. Until 16 November. Tue-Sun 12:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Web |
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Broken By The Scream
Don't they look cute? Well, anyone who now checks out their music here will be more than surprised at what sounds come out of these ladies' delicate little bodies. Because no, the girl group Broken By The Scream doesn’t really do melodic Japanese ballads at all. Instead, heavy metal screams blare through the microphones, then colliding suddenly with sweet melodies before a loud grunt completely knocks you off your stride. Strangely enough, though, it all fits together quite well – so if you're in the mood to scream unrestrainedly today: this is the place to be ;-)
Viper Room, Landstraßer Hauptstraße 38, 1030 Vienna. 28 October, 19:30. 25€. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| Bianca Kübler |
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Season finale at Schweizerhaus
The beer garden atmosphere is simply a must for autumn! With hearty treats, tasty beer, and with nice company – and that’s hardly as authentic anywhere as at Schweizerhaus. They celebrate the season finale until October 31st, so you can enjoy the last not-too-frosty days with a freshly tapped Budweiser Budvar and a crispy organic pork knuckle, perhaps even under the old chestnut trees. On the final weekend, the enjoyment will also be accompanied by music – from Bohemian sounds to lively brass bands. Here's to that!
Schweizerhaus, Prater 116, 1020 Vienna. Until 31 October. Daily 11:00 to 23:00. Web |
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Ghost – Message from Sam
Soooo romantic... It's arguably one of the greatest love stories of all time: Millions of moviegoers weep with Molly when her true love, Sam, is murdered in a robbery. His soul remains on Earth as a ghost, trying to protect Molly from her own death. The Oscar-winning film will now come to the stage as a musical – complete with the legendary pottery scene! The new soundtrack was created by none other than music legend Dave Stewart and star producer Glen Ballard. A love story that transcends death and strikes at the very heart!
Wiener Stadthalle, Hall F, Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Vienna. 29 October, 18:30. From 45€. Web |
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| Galerie rauminhalt, Heidi Horten Collection |
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transformation
Transformation is change and a dynamic process. And photography enables us to be part of transformation by revealing changes and inviting reflection. In their photographic work, artist Johannes Gramm and photographer Stefan Olah explore precisely these themes: While Gramm examines objects from his family archive and tells their stories, Olah photographically documented the architectural redesign of the Heidi Horten Collection. The exhibition “Transformation” sees the two artists' works enter into a fascinating dialogue.
Galerie rauminhalt, Schleifmühlgasse 13, 1040 Vienna. Until 1 November. Tue-Fri 12:00 to 18:00, Sat 10:00 to 15:00. Web |
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| Hanna Pribitzer |
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Buchcafe Melange
The Buchcafe isn't entirely new, but its address is! Romana Ledl and her literary treasures have moved a few minutes' walk to Mariahilferstraße – with the same vintage charm, but larger and brighter than before. Bibliophile coffee lovers are still spoiled here: first, with coffee and cake, devoured on the charmingly old-fashioned furniture next to bookshelves. And then, of course, with literature. In addition to an original selection in German, there are also books in Croatian, Turkish, and English. Plus: There are regular readings and workshops!
Buchcafe Melange, Mariahilferstraße 215, 1150 Vienna. Tue-Fri 11:00 to 18:30, Sat 11:00 to 14:00. Web |
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Cafe Glas
Tucked away in the Raimundhof, between Mariahilfer Straße and Windmühlgasse, lies Cafe Glas – a true haven of peace in the alleyway: bright, minimalist, and charmingly urban. Daylight streams through the large glass ceiling, making the space feel almost like a conservatory. A bicycle hangs on the wall, the tables are made from old sewing machines. The only drink served here is coffee – strong, clear, to the point. Specialty: cold brew. Plus, a few slices of cake or some Swedish kanelbullar. No frills or menu, just good taste in its purest form.
Cafe Glas, Raimundhof, Mariahilfer Straße 45, 1060 Vienna. Mon-Fri 7:00 to 19:00, Sat+Sun 9:00 to 19:00. Web |
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