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"Heya Girls!"
Fashion-wise, 2005 was a low point: It was the year Helmut Lang finally retired from the fashion world. I still have a few blouses designed by this Viennese fashion genius hanging in my wardrobe to this day. From 9 December, Lang will be returning to Vienna in a unique way, not with a retrospective of his sophisticated, minimalist designs, but with an exhibition revealing the creative process behind his ideas. The exhibition “Séance de travail” at the MAK reveals what made Lang's fashion so unique and groundbreaking. Early designs, videos and reconstructed shop architecture give visitors a sense of how someone who likes to push boundaries yet remains quiet thinks. You wander through the material of a fashion designer that otherwise remains hidden: prototypes, photographs, text fragments, experiments. Much of it seems surprisingly familiar, as if you were rediscovering traces from the 1990s and 2000s. And perhaps you will also rediscover a piece of Vienna that you had long forgotten.
Wishing you a splendid week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna. Vernissage 9 December 19:00. Free entry. Web
Photo: Helmut Lang Archiv, LNI 584-1-47. Courtesy of hl-ar
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| Severin Dostal |
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Kaiserpanorama
What is almost forgotten today was a real mass medium around 1900: the Kaiserpanorama. 70 years ago, Vienna's last branch closed, bringing an end to a now forgotten era of optical travel around the globe in colour and 3D. Up to 25 people at a time could view weekly changing series of images on the round viewing boxes and dream themselves away to foreign worlds. Arthur Schnitzler was also enthusiastic and visited the panorama more than 200 times! From today, you can view the Kaiserpanorama in real life at the Metro Kinokulturhaus for a limited time!
Metro Kinokulturhaus, Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Vienna. Until 8 January 2026, daily 17:00 to 21:00. Free entry. Web |
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| LRH |
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What grows between us
Feminism and ecology may not seem to go together at first glance, but on an artistic and scientific level, they could well be more closely intertwined than you think – at least that is the theme of the Soho Studios' annual exhibition. The starting point is the question of how new forms of sharing knowledge, coexistence, care, and countermeasures can be developed in the midst of the climate crisis. To this end, several artists use collages, film, sculptures and even fermentation processes to bring various feminist and ecological visions to life. Today is the opening!
Soho Studios, Liebknechtgasse 32, 1160 Vienna. 4 December 19:00. Web |
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| Petar Petrov |
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Petar Petrov X-Mas Sample Sale
Who says we have to wait for Santa with his sack of presents? Today and tomorrow, you can fill your shopping bag to your own taste! Where? At Petar Petrov's X-Mas Sample Sale! Razor-sharp cuts, flowing fabrics and distinctive prints – these are the hallmarks of the Austrian designer's feminine pieces, which always build on the previous season. In this way, the designer aims to emphasise the versatility and longevity of his creations. A curated selection of ready-to-wear pieces and shoes is now available for two days at a special price!
Lichterloh, Gumpendorfer Strasse 15-17, 1060 Vienna. 4+5 December 12:00 to 20:00. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...shopping |
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| Refined Vienna |
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Vintage & Scandi Pop-Up
It's the most wonderful time of the year... at least if you're feeling inspired when it comes to gifts ;-) If you need a little help in this regard – we've got just the thing for you: this weekend, the pre-loved clothing collective Refined Vienna is bringing its most beautiful Scandi and vintage treasures to a stylish pop-up shop! You can shop for cashmere and wool jumpers, cuddly scarves, vintage jewellery and accessories. They also offer a repair and alteration service for your favourite pieces that are showing their age, and even styling advice. Sounds great!
Pop-up Boutique, Pilgramgasse 3, 1050 Vienna. 5-7 December. Fri+Sat 11:00 to 20:00, Sun until 16:00. Web |
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Krampolo Design Pop-up
So, has everyone been good this year, or will Krampus be paying you a visit with his rod? Either way, today is the perfect day to treat yourself to something nice. At the Krampolo Design Pop-up, you will not only find some lovely fan merchandise for collage enthusiasts, but also lots of prints and calendars from Glue Club Vienna. Collage artist blau. will also be there, bringing her cheeky, poetic and socially critical picture stories with her. Also on offer are: comic illustrations, prints and stickers, as well as home and fashion accessories made from old jeans!
Studio a², Horvathgasse 13-15, 1160 Vienna. 5+6 December Fri 15:00 to 20:00, Sat 11:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Gregory Batardon |
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Imperial Ball
An opulent ball evening in honour of Johann Strauss: In his latest piece, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui transforms Johann Strauss' music into a spectacular stage experience. Cherkaoui mixes waltzes with tango, voguing and even mixes in some influences from martial arts – old Mr Strauss would be quite amazed ;-) The stage set meanders between splendour and decay, Strauss' music merges with live percussion and singing from Japan. The result is a dialogue between the past and the present; an evening where tradition, glamour and contemporary physicality come together.
MuseumsQuartier, Hall E, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 5 December 19:30. From 14 €. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...gifts |
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| Hollyaroh |
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Hollyaroh – Celebrating with Friends
Where the porcelain workshop turns into a dance floor, a delightful shopping-party is in full swing today! The Hollyaroh porcelain manufactory has brought in two more creative talents and invites you to a festive gift hunt. Of course, Holly's own beautiful porcelain tableware is on hand, along with textile beauties from Create New Territories and jewellery from Sachali. While shopping, there’s dancing, laughter, and celebration, and if you’re hungry: there’s cicchetti and spumante! Looks like the elephant in the china shop will be handing the dancing bear a glass ;-)
Hollyaroh Porzellanmanufaktur, Schlösselgasse 10, 1080 Vienna. 6 December, 14:00 to 22:00. Web |
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| Henry Rox Archive, Köln |
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Henry Rox: Banana Circus.
A celery stalk as a model's shapely back and a cauliflower as a voluminous petticoat – in Henry Rox's hands, fruits and vegetables definitely don't transform into still lifes! As a sculptor, he began creating whimsical scenes from food, which initially found success in children's books. After moving to London, he started making his figures from modelling clay and bringing them to life with a camera – and suddenly his “vegetable orchestra” found itself in a Hollywood film! Cucumber, tomato & Co. are currently on display at the Bonartes Photo Institute.
Photoinstitut Bonartes, Seilerstätte 22, 1010 Vienna. Until 6 February 2026. Web |
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| Julia Scharinger Schöttel |
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kimoneo
Silk, style, and a great story: An Austrian designer and two creative Japanologists are bringing the timeless beauty of Japanese kimonos to Austria. Under the label kimoneo, they create handcrafted, one-of-a-kind fashion pieces from vintage kimonos, including kimono jackets, convertible wrap skirts, stylish tote bags, and pouches. Each piece is unique, crafted from silk and brocade. Today, you can slip into these exquisite items, fall in love with them, and take them home. And if you're still looking for a gift for your favourite fashionista: look no further! ;-)
Raum im Raum, Kirchberggasse 11, 1070 Vienna. 6 December 11:00 to 20:00. Web |
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| Ida Kammerloch |
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Artists Market
During the pre-Christmas season, it's hard to escape the sheer number of markets, so we have a great recommendation for you today: The Kunsthalle Wien is hosting its first „Artists' Market”, bringing together artists for a market offering affordable artworks. From drawings and prints to sculptures, ceramics, and artists' books, all the way to zines, the selection is broad and vibrant. A highlight: Today, the Kunsthalle Wien Christmas tree will also be unveiled, featuring unique pieces donated by 30 artists, which can be yours for as little as 50€ to adorn your own tree ;-)
Kunsthalle Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 7 December 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Angel Advent
These days, with one design advent market after another, it's hard to keep track of them all. Nevertheless, it's still possible to find hidden gems – like Ruth Wegerer's angel workshop. The journalist creates poetic creatures from fabric and wire that are simply a must-see. Once a year, she sells these angels, which are legendary among connoisseurs, at her private angel market. Chandelier crystals, silk flowers, feathers, bark and antique lace are used to create the figurines (which are up to 100 cm tall). And there will also be a free buffet offering some heavenly treats!
Ruth Wegerer, Stiegergasse 15-17 (Door 47, 3rd floor), 1150 Vienna. 7 December 11:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| die lila Couch |
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Day of Wishes
Have you already left your wish list with Santa? Christmas wishes are often associated with a lot of money and stress, which is why the Day of Wishes is designed to help you remember what you truly desire. The workshop begins with an introduction to life collage, followed by the creation of wish collages. Throughout the workshop, participants will have ample opportunity to connect with other attendees. Afterwards, they will put their personal wishes down on paper with the help of creative writing prompts. Coach Beatrice Floh will guide you through an inspiring and reflective afternoon.
Die lila Couch, Gersthofer Straße 118, 1180 Vienna. 7 December from 14:00. Pay as you wish. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| Vienna your Way |
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Imperial Christmas Grouches
The festive season raises the same questions every year: Where do Stollen and biscuits come from, where was Vienna's first Christmas Market, and how did Empress Sisi and her husband celebrate Christmas? You can find out this and more about Christmas in our beautiful city on today's Advent Walk. For example, the secret of which Habsburgs were real Christmas grouches is revealed. As well as the reason for Joseph II's aversion to the nativity scene. And then, of course, the question of all questions: who brings the presents, Christkind or Father Christmas? It will be enlightening!
Meeting point will be announced upon registration. 8 December 16:00. 30 €. Web |
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Melancholic, but so glamorous! The Film Archive is currently celebrating a retrospective of film icon Audrey Hepburn with the title “Simply Audrey”. Today you can see her masterpiece “Breakfast at Tiffany's”, in which she floats through early 1960s New York as Holly Golightly, between parties, champagne and shop windows full of diamonds – elegant, elusive and always a little too light for this world. Behind the iconic black dress, pearl necklace and croissant in front of Tiffany's lies a quiet portrait of identity, longing and self-protection. Beautiful enough to make you dream!
Metro Kinokulturhaus, Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Vienna. 8 December 20:00. 10.50 €. Web |
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Happiness is an Elephant
How lovely! As the year draws to a close, many people like to think about their wishes and plans for the coming year – and are only too happy to support their fulfilment with little lucky charms! The best thing is that you can now model your own little lucky elephant in Barbara Beranek's ceramic art studio! In a cosy atmosphere and under her guidance, Barbara shows you how it all works (it's not as complicated as you might think ;-) and by 19 December, the little trinkets will be fired and glazed and ready to be picked up – they are also perfect as gifts!
Bonanza Keramikkunstraum, Martinstraße 28, 1180 Vienna. 8 December 14:00 to 18:00. 150 €. Please sign up. Web |
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| Light of Creation |
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Light of Creation
Go and be amazed! Inspired by Genesis, the Votivkirche is currently being transformed into a veritable wonderland. The 30-minute multimedia production “Light of Creation” takes the audience on a fascinating, immersive journey, with modern projection technology and colourful lighting effects transforming the neo-Gothic church into a world of light, sound, and architecture. Austrian composer and Emmy Award winner Adam Lukas even composed the mystical music for “Light of Creation” especially for the show. P.S. Make sure you wrap up warm!
Votivkirche, Rooseveltplatz, 1090 Vienna. Almost daily. From 22 €. Times online |
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Minis: Art at a low price
Now that's an original idea: In the run-up to Christmas, the KGA team decided to break the mould and do everything that is usually forbidden in art – and has put together a looong list of participants! The Kellergalerie will be hosting five events featuring warehouse sales, special offers, immediate takeaway and volume discounts. Fifty-one artists from the Künstlerhaus Wien will be exhibiting and selling original works in miniature format, priced from 90 € to 290 €. The ideal opportunity for artistic Christmas shopping or for your own four walls!
Kellergalerie, Hainburgerstraße 44, 1030 Vienna. 9, 12 + 16 December 16:00 to 19:00. Web |
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| AB Handgemacht |
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Winter Cottages
Old cardboard and driftwood. Well, that doesn't sound very appealing at first. But Agnes Boros from Atelier AB Handgemacht turns them into charming decorative objects! And today, she is teaching us how to make cute winter cottages from these natural treasures and upcycled materials in a workshop. Fitted with a loop and vintage beads, the finished cottages make the perfect gift addition and also look lovely dangling from the Christmas tree. DIY queens can create four to five cottages today and, thanks to the instructions, continue crafting at home later!
AB Handgemacht, Underreingasse 39, 1140 Vienna. 10 December, 17:30 to 19:30. 85 €. Web |
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Punch the Cold at Cayo Coco
When it's freezing outside, things heat up on the rooftop! Especially at the Hoxton Hotel. During Advent season, every Wednesday at the hotel's own rooftop bar, Cayo Coco, it's time for “Punch the Cold” – not a Christmas market, not an after-work event, but something in between and just right: warm, spicy, relaxed. Ever inspired by Cuban flair, the menu features a selection of tropical punches. These are served with Cuban roast pork, yuca crackers with mojo dip and coconut balls. So if you've always dreamed of Christmas in the Caribbean – here you go!
The Hoxton, Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030 Vienna. Every Wednesday during advent from 16:00. Web |
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Free Admission to the hdgö
Today is International Human Rights Day, and the House of History would like to draw attention to this – that's why admission is free until 18:00! The evening will continue with the opening of the vernissage “Stitched Into Memory”. It features works by Ulrike Wieser, created in collaboration with historian Melanie Dejnega: an installation of 67 photographs researched in the families of victims of the Nazi killing centre at Hartheim Castle and embroidered with colourful flowers and names. A beautiful and deeply moving memorial.
Haus der Geschichte Österreich, Neue Hofburg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. 10 December. Free admission. Web |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Fraser Interiors
A breath of British cosiness has recently blown through Gärtnergasse! Founded in England, Fraser Interiors has been around for over 30 years. Formerly run by interior designer Brigitte Fraser, this interior design paradise has now travelled to Vienna and reopened with her daughter Kathrine (who is an interior designer). The light in the boutique is pleasantly warm, it smells wonderful, and Brigitte, with her dachshund lady in her arms, makes you feel as if you were visiting her in her English cottage. From lamps to candles, tableware and decorative pieces to furniture, everything radiates a relaxed country house look with lots of mix-and-match patterns and Scandi influences. Curious? The opening party is on 4 Dec!
Fraser Interiors, Gärtnergasse 14, 1030 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 17:00, Sat 10:00 to 14:00. Opening: from 16:00. Web |
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Bistro Flameau
It was a daring experiment, but it worked! A smoky corner bar that served schnapps already in the early hours was transformed into a bright and cheerful bistro. The mid-century style has been retained, but everything else is new, renovated and freshly upholstered. Most importantly, behind the bar is a dedicated duo who pair natural wines with small, clever nibbles. Breakfast is served from the morning till late at night, together with a few dishes that fall into the category of “modern Heuriger food.” Examples are grilled cheese sandwiches made with very dark black bread from the Grimm bakery and a delicious courgette carpaccio with radishes. That's how good uncomplicated cuisine can be!
Bistro Flameau, Hohlweggasse 17, 1030 Vienna. Tue-Fri 10:00 to 22:00, Sat 14:00 to 22:00.
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