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j a n u a r y 26 | 29. - 4.
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"Heya Girls!"
I remember the moment I hung up my first Josef Frank curtains – suddenly, the room was no longer just a living room, but a little heaven of optimism with leafy vines and an explosion of colour. As you can see, I'm a Frank fan! And for fans of the architect and designer, Vienna will soon offer something sensational: on 8 March, an entire house designed by Frank will open its doors! The legendary Villa Beer in Hietzing was built in 1929/30 for Julius and Margarete Beer – a total work of art of the Second Viennese Modernism, elegant, practical and full of light. After years of restoration work, this architectural manifesto will be open to the public from March onwards. Rather than being a museum, it will be an open house with guided tours, talks and concerts. There will even be guest rooms in the attic that you can rent for a night! (You know where to find me in future.) Admission to the Open House on 8 March is free, but advance registration is required. You can reserve your time slot from this Sunday onwards.
Wishing you a colourful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Villa Beer, Wenzgasse 12, 1130 Vienna. Open House 8 March. Time slot reservation from 1 February online
Photo: Stefan Huger
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...operetta |
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| Monika Rittershaus |
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Benamor
It's hard to believe, but gender issues were already a hot topic in the 1920s! This is proven by the rediscovery of the funny operetta Benamor from 1923. The storyline: Sultan Dario wants to finally marry off his sister Benamor. What no one suspects: Dario is actually a woman, and Princess Benamor is a man. When princes from near and far arrive, eager to marry, the gender swap is in danger of being exposed! Especially when Benamor has no intention of conforming to the expectations of a princess and the Sultan develops a little too much interest in one of the suitors...
Theater an der Wien, Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna. 29 January 19:00. From 9 €. Web |
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| Bettina Wong |
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10 Years of Urban Sketchers in Vienna
Drawing the place where you live based on direct observation has become a global trend known as “urban sketching”. It's all about immediate artistic reproduction and participating in a creative community. Everyone from professionals to amateurs is welcome to join in. Here in Vienna, too! The local branch was founded by Gerlinde Schweiger, Sandra Biskup and Ida Kronika, who have been meeting regularly in public spaces for 10 years now to capture special corners of the city. You can currently admire some of their cool artworks featuring Vienna at Kunst Volkshochschule!
Kunst VHS, Lazarettgasse 27, 1090 Vienna. Until 13 February. Free entry. Web |
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| Ch. Schwall |
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Women in research
Now this is something that's really great to hear! ORF RadioKulturhaus has a new series – and it's all about us ladies! Because “Frauen forschen” (women in research) aims to put female researchers in the spotlight and grab people's attention with entertaining and substantial topics. All areas of basic research, such as natural sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences, will be examined. It starts today, and together with Austrian archaeology expert Barbara Horejs, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of early human history. Fascinating!
RadioCafe, Argentinierstraße 30A, 1040 Vienna. 29 January 18:30. 12 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...newexhibition |
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| City of Antwerp Collection Rubenshuis |
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Dealing in Splendour
The 400-year-old art collection of the Liechtenstein princely dynasty is one of the most impressive ever assembled. Appropriately, the current special exhibition at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace is dedicated to the fascinating history of the European art market. It reveals that auctions were already known in the Roman Empire. Art fairs were already commonplace in 16th-century Antwerp, and the first catalogues of works by Old Masters were compiled as early as the 18th century. Loans and princely collection pieces create a historical visual experience!
Gartenpalais Liechtenstein, Fürstengasse 1, 1090 Vienna. 30 January until 6 April. Daily 10:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Web |
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| ...concert |
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| Mala Kolumna |
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Lukas Oscar
Powerful, melancholic, emotional – does a 23-year-old need anything more to melt hearts with his voice? Obviously not, when you take Lukas Oscar. The Austrian singer-songwriter with Filipino roots already wrote songs for other artists when he was just a teenager and gained international attention as co-author of the Eurovision Song Contest entry “Tears Getting Sober”. Now his debut album has been released, featuring songs about self-doubt, pressure to perform and existential questions. Very relatable topics, and you can see him live today!
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. 30 January 20:15. 27 €. Web |
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| Recycling Kosmos |
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Fabric Flea Market at Recycling Kosmos
Refuse, reduce, reuse! That's the motto today at Recycling Kosmos in Ottakring. They're opening up their warehouse and offering yesterday's fabrics at low prices to DIY enthusiasts for tomorrow's projects. Textiles such as linen, faux fur, furniture textiles and upholstery fabrics, and all kinds of curiosities, accessories and creative materials can be snapped up at bargain prices and added to your DIY basket. There will also be plenty of pearly sparkle, as visitors can look forward to a little jewellery island. PS: Be sure to bring your eagle eyes, because there's lots to discover!
Recycling-Kosmos, Kirchstetterngasse 60, 1160 Wien. 29-31 January. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...party |
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Disco Schabernack x Hoxton Vienna
Pyjama parties have always been super cool. As a kid, though, they were always a bit too supervised – which is definitely not the case today! At the Hoxton Hotel, the Schabernack trio takes the mattress party to the next level: 8 DJs, several bars with natural wines and cocktail creations, and tasty treats from Bouvier, Salzamt, or even torte 0.0 await you in multiple rooms. And of course – because it wouldn't be a proper pyjama party without them – there's a SingStar room, tarot readings, and a beauty area. So, quickly slip into your feather-trimmed pyjamas and drift off to dreamland!
The Hoxton, Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030 Vienna. 31 January from 18:00. 30 €. Web |
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| ...bargain |
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| A.Warehouse |
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Vintage Sale at A.Warehouse
Anyone with an appreciation for sustainable interior design from the 1950s to the 2000s might already know: A.Warehouse holds its big vintage sale once a month – and today's the day! Across 1,000 sqm you can snag armchairs, sofas, tables, lamps, mirrors, clothes racks, and tableware at bargain prices. Once you've got all your furniture things, you can add the finishing touches with some nice decorative pieces. A particularly convenient feature: If you fall in love with any of the larger items, you can either pick them up later or simply have them delivered to your home!
A.Warehouse, Autokaderstraße 35, 1210 Vienna. 31 January 10:00 to 16:00. Web |
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| Anima Fabrik |
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Open Doors at the Anima Fabrik
Yay, Vienna's home for modern and contemporary dance has opened a new space! At the Anima Fabrik, everything revolves around creativity, technique and the joy of dancing. If you want to get to know the friendly community and experience contemporary dance beyond the stage, you can come check it out and take a peek behind the scenes today at the Open Doors event. You can take part in free dance workshops, watch a typical training session with the Anima dancers or watch a public rehearsal. Drinks and chats are also available to help you get to know everyone!
Anima Fabrik, Längenfeldgasse 27, 1120 Vienna. 31 January 11:00 to 21:00. Free entry. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...theatre |
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| Rabenhof Theater |
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Angelika Hager: Polly Adler
A dazzling crime novel performance starring Stefanie Reinsperger and Sebastian Wendelin. The Burgtheater's stars rock the first Polly Adler mystery: “Pardon, but there's a corpse swimming in the chocolate.” Polly's creator, Angelika Hager, sends callboys, anti-capitalist anarchists, hysterical ball-going mothers, sex-addicted chancellors, and her disaster-prone columnist protagonist hurtling through Vienna's high society and into a vat of chocolate. Sona MacDonald sweetens the madness with songs that leave no one unmoved – perfect appetizer for the Vienna Opera Ball!
Rabenhof Theater, Rabengasse 3, 1030 Vienna. 1 February 11:00. 30 €. Web |
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| ...ballet |
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| BBL, Gregory Batardon |
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Ballet for Life
On July 12, 1986, Queen gave one of the most legendary rock concerts of all time at London's Wembley Stadium. Forty years later, Freddie Mercury's powerful voice can now be heard in Vienna, but in a ballet. Members of the world-renowned Béjart Ballet Lausanne perform Maurice Béjart's visionary choreography to live recordings from the Wembley concert and the immortal compositions by Mozart. A wonderful reflection on impermanence and immortality through art. Another highlight: the spectacular costumes made by star designer Gianni Versace!
Wiener Stadthalle, Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Vienna. 1 February, 17:00. From 63.50 €. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...dance |
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| Ardian Lumi |
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Milonga Monday
If Saturday Night Fever didn't quite do it for you this weekend – no problem, Milonga Monday is just as cool! Because then you can try out your fiery tango moves at the Rote Bar. It starts with an optional introductory dance lesson to get you all set up, and then it’s off to the milonga, when all sorts of tango variations will be heating up the dance floor. Once everyone's mastered the “caminar”, “giro”, and “abrazo”, the duo Tanzbar, with Jesper Dyremose on accordion and Benjamin Müller on cross flute, will provide live music. Pretty nice way to start the week, isn’t it?
Rote Bar, Volkstheater Wien, Neustiftgasse 4, 1070 Vienna. 2 February, from 19:00/20:00. Try-out course 10 €, admission 22 €. Web |
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| ...commemorate |
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Memories read
For many younger people, “Holocaust” and “Shoah” are becoming increasingly abstract concepts. Few eyewitnesses are still alive, yet many accounts, stories, and experiences have been passed down. These texts deserve to be heard, read, and reflected upon. Therefore, the Project Space in the atrium of the Jewish Museum is currently being transformed into an open reading stage. On selected dates, excerpts from the memoirs of Holocaust survivors will be read aloud by well-known actors. Today's readers include Scharmien Zandi and Markus Meyer.
Jüdisches Museum, Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna. 2 February, from 16:45. Free entry. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...tricky |
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| Hotel Schani Salon |
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Quiz Night at Hotel Schani Salon
Which facial feature is missing from Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa? What is Barbie's full name? Which two EU countries do not have a railway network? All fact-queens who can answer these questions are in good hands at the Tuesday Quiz Night at the stylish Hotel Schani Salon! With plenty of puzzling, fun, and ham and cheese toasts, ladies can puzzle their way through the evening and, with a bit of luck, become quiz masters. Participants can win rounds of drinks, and entry is free. You can even bring up to six fellow quizzers with you!
Hotel Schani Salon, Mariahilfer Straße 58, 1070 Vienna. 3 February. 19:00 to 21:30. Free participation. Please register. Web |
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| ...rhythmic |
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| Steve McNicholas |
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Stomp
We know that you can set a rhythm by snapping your fingers. But by swinging brooms? Or by clattering rubbish bins? We’ve only known that since Stomp! The funniest and most rousing rhythm spectacle in the world creates its own unique world of sound and stage in a highly creative way. Boom boom, shake shake, crash! Once again, anything and everything in Vienna that can be drummed, tapped or rubbed is being used, from matchboxes to shopping trolleys. A wildly booming, funny sound-cosmos that simply sweeps everyone along!
MuseumsQuartier, Hall E, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 3-8 February 19:30. From 40 €. Web |
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| MyPlace |
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Swap Room
Floor lamp for deck chair! At the very location where things are usually stored, they can now be swapped! Because MyPlace SelfStorage in Hietzing will be transforming into a swap room until 27 February again. The motto is swap instead of throw away, and the rules are easy to explain: For every item you bring, you can take another item with you free of charge. Items must be in good condition and in working order. Food, medication and underwear may not be swapped – in short, the items exchanged should not contradict common sense ;-)
MyPlace, Hietzinger Kai 79, 1130 Vienna. Until 27 February Mon-Fri 8:30 to 17:30, Sat 9:00 to 13:00. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...fleamarket |
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| WUK |
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Bicycle Flea Market at WUK
Hopefully, the weather will soon turn more spring-like, and then it will be time to get the bikes out of the basement again. If you don't have one right now, don't despair: Every first Wednesday of the month, there's a bike flea market at WUK. Many bikes are available from private sellers, and you might even find a vintage treasure or two. Just try them out, get some advice, and negotiate a price. The self-help workshop is open for repairs and spare parts. And if you have a spare bike: Just show up at 15:00 with your ID and, with a little luck, you could get some cash!
WUK, Währinger Straße 59, 1090 Vienna. 4 February, 15:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Barbara Wirl |
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Cheese fondue in Das Bootshaus
This will make you melt! The caquelons are currently set up again at Das Bootshaus, ready to melt a cheese blend of hearty mountain cheese, delicate Emmental, and tangy Gruyère. This is served with oven-fresh baguette and add-ons like pink- roasted beef tagliata, pickled vegetables, and baby potatoes. For an extra special touch, shaved winter truffle and Italian truffle salami are the perfect accompaniments to the melted cheese. Enjoy the whole experience in one of the heated glasshouses right on the jetty with views over the Old Danube!
Das Bootshaus, An der unteren Alten Donau 61, 1220 Vienna. Wed-Sat 11:30 to 22:00, Sun to 20:00. Web |
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| Vienna Walks + Talks |
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Unknown underground Vienna
Today, you have the opportunity to experience our favourite city from a particularly mysterious perspective! On a guided walk through the old part of town, you will explore the city's dark and subterranean corners: cellars, secret passages, and mysterious puzzles. The tour reveals a piece of history, beginning with the baroque crypt of St. Michael's, a remarkably well-preserved underground burial site, the mystery surrounding the Roman and medieval excavations on Michaelerplatz, and culminating in visits to historic cellars and secret passages.
Meeting point: Michaelerplatz 5, in front of the church, 1010 Vienna. 4 February, 13:30. 28 €. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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| Shop of the Week |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Resi Slow Fashion
A ripped pair of jeans, a moth-eaten sweater, or a stain that just won't come out? Resi Slow Fashion has the solution! The idea for this unconventional alteration shop comes from Serafina and Alina, and one thing is for sure: these two konw how to repair things in style! Their method: Visible Mending, which involves making visible repairs using embroidery and darning techniques and beautiful, colourful yarns. If you want to try it out yourself, you can attend a workshop in the charming store with its own workshop, or even pick up all the necessary supplies, from yarn and embroidery hoops to DIY books.
Resi Slow Fashion, Burggasse 67, 1070 Vienna. Tue 11:00 to 18:00, Wed-Sat 11:00 to 14:00. Web |
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Oscar's
Hard to find, but worth the effort! The new “Oscar's” at Design Hotel Wilde is Vienna's laid-back answer to the classic hotel café. Within the heritage-protected walls of the former main post office, apricot jam meets modern design – and a kimcheese toastie meets a glass of Grüner Veltliner. Early morning, late at night, or in between: here you can work, date, read, chat, and eat as if you were already a regular there. The decor is delightfully colourful yet elegant, and the walls have been painted by an artist. And because it's so tucked away, it's a wonderfully quiet insider tip in the middle of the first district.
Oscar's at Hotel Wilde, Postgasse 10, entrance also via Dominikanerbastei 15, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Sun. Web |
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