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"Heya Girls!"
This question is being asked more and more often: Do you still consume or do you already repair? In light of the devastating effects of global consumerism on the climate, the fantastic re:pair Festival, starting on Monday, shows us how we can act more sustainably. The festival's aim is to revive the culture of repair through 140 events. It's not just about darning socks; it's also about repair in art, technology and nature. For 19 days, exhibitions, workshops and lectures will demonstrate the vast scope of the subject, covering everything from the Japanese mending technique sashiko to repairing electrical appliances and holding a bra clinic. The exhibition "Masterpieces of Repair" showcases designer outfits that have been rescued and upcycled, including pieces by Vivienne Westwood and Viktor & Rolf. In the clinics, visitors' broken items will be repaired free of charge wherever possible. This is a festival in tune with the times. Let's mend!
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
re:pair Festival, many events take place at Atelier Augarten, Scherzergasse 1A, 1020 Vienna. 13-31 October. Mostly free entry. Web
Photo: re:pair Festival © kollektiv fischka
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| THURSDAY |
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| Ag18 Gallery |
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Vienna City Gallery Walk
You really gotta get out your walking shoes for this. Because the inner-city hiking day tracing art is back again this year and for four whole days this time! Various galleries all over Vienna will be opening their doors for six tours, offering art, concerts, and vernissages. And there's plenty to discover! From an insight into centuries-old craft techniques and the resource-conserving work of local mining families in Asia to the art of table setting, musical interventions, and a tour specifically dedicated to works of art by women. Everything is interesting, and everything is free!
Different locations in Vienna. 8-11 October. Free of charge. Programme online |
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| Karma Food |
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Best of Indian Classics
Mmm! Many people probably know how delicious the dishes of Karma Food are (if not, be sure to check it out!), and today founder Adi Raihmann will be sharing kitchen hacks as well as recipes for his highlights from home. In this group cooking class, foodies can learn from the Ayurvedic chef how to prepare vegetarian and vegan Indian classics. The menu includes Indian chai, pakoras with raita, dal tadka, shahi paneer, and Indian sweets. Adi will share some insights from his thali spice box, and we wish you khana accha lage – which is the Indian way of saying bon appétit ;-)
Miele Center Neuwirth, Breitenleer Straße 305, 1220 Vienna. 9 October 18:00 to 21:00. 130 €. Web |
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| Darryl Oswald |
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Lore x Erda Alpine
Attention: We have once again discovered a rare gem in the fashion universe – Inga Nemirovskaia. The designer founded her label “Lore” this year – and her debut collection, “Alpine Wool,” transforms unused Alpine wool into contemporary knitwear, outdoor clothing, and footwear. The goal: to establish a transparent and regional supply chain model. You can admire and purchase these fluffy pieces today and tomorrow in an exclusive pop-up store! Also noteworthy: Inga's B2B platform “Erda Alpine,” which curates European wool yarns and connects designers with local supply chains.
Afterhour Furniture, Liniengasse 18, 1060 Vienna. 9+10 October Thu 18:00 to 21:00, Fri 13:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...community |
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| Zoe Opratko |
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Opening of the Mila Supermarket
Community markets are well established in New York, and the opening of the Mila participatory supermarket in 2022 brought the concept to Vienna. This is absolutely fantastic, given the current horrendous food prices! Mila exclusively sells organic goods from small businesses at affordable prices, such as homemade spreads from Balkan farmers (BioBalkan) or mafia-free tomato sauce from Associazione NoCap. To celebrate the opening of its first large branch today, you can do a trial-shopping at Mila, take part in a pumpkin tasting and learn all about the concept on a number of guided tours!
Mila, Vivenotgasse 29, 1120 Vienna. October 10, 10:00 to 20:00. Please register.
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| Barry Webb, Eric Cho, Gim Siew Tan |
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Mushroom Festival
They are the architects of our ecosystems, an inspiration for science, business, and design: mushrooms! And that's why Vienna currently dedicates an entire festival to them. With over 60 events, you can learn how to clone mushrooms or visit a macro photography exhibition and a funga market. The world's most renowned mycologist is also there. And sincethese little hat-wearers are not only interesting but also very tasty, you can enjoy them today at Cafe Schillwasser during a fine mushroom dinner. PS: There's also a guided tour of the Hut & Stiel mushroom farm!
Various locations in Vienna. Until 12 Oct. Web Mushroom dinner: Café Schillwasser, Naufahrtweg 14, 1220 Vienna. 10 Oct from 17:30. 49€. Book a table. Web |
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| Gregor Hohenberg |
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Max Raabe: Hummel streicheln
Max Raabe loves animals. In his song “Hummel” (bumblebee), he dreams of entering their world, putting cookies in kangaroos' pouches, or cutting down trees with beavers in certain places. In the concert programme “Hummel streicheln,” he has animalistic fun with the Palast Orchester, mixing popular “Raabe pop” hits with timeless original songs from the 1920s and 1930s such as “Heute Nacht oder nie” and “Wenn die Elisabeth”. By the way, it's worth buzzing... no... zooming in on Raabe and the Palast Orchester's social media. There are funny video clips for the song “Hummel” ;-)
Stadthalle, Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Vienna. 10 October, 20:00. From 64€. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...health |
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| Elke Kieweg Bodyfulness |
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Therapeutic Yoga for Endometriosis
According to the Medical University of Vienna, one in ten women of childbearing age in Austria is affected by endometriosis. However, many women are unaware of the disease. Typical symptoms include menstrual pain, pain during sex, and an “endobelly.” Yoga teacher Elke Kieweg, who suffers from endometriosis herself, shows how yoga can help relieve pain and improve quality of life using bandha activation, yin yoga to open the hips, cycle-accompanying pranayama for the pelvic floor, as well as asanas, breathing, and fascia mobilisation.
The Sanctuary, Fuchsthallergasse 11/29, 1090 Vienna. 11 October 9:00 to 13:00. 72 €. Please sign up. Web |
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| maisonette |
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Stars Hollow at maisonette
Every Gilmore Girls fangirl has probably thought it at least once: Stars Hollow would be a great place to live, too! Thanks to maisonette, you no longer have to move to Connecticut for that, because this cute concept store will be bringing the fictional series city to Vienna! Until October 25, you can stock up on exclusive Stars Hollow-inspired products à la Rory and Lorelai. From pumpkin-scented candles to Rory-inspired floral stationery, the small-town American autumn vibes are at their best here. P.S. Fresh cinnamon rolls are on offer today!
maisonette, Neubaugasse 81, 1070 Vienna. Until 25 Oct. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| Joe Albrecht |
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Tanz Company Gervasi: 7-x-7 in C molle
They seem like time travellers carefully investigating whether the place they have landed in is really suitable for them. This is roughly how the members of Tanz Company Gervasi move in today's performance, which they have again dedicated to the work of US choreographer Merce Cunningham: Seven dancers share a space that appears limited but has no predefined division. Their interaction is a continuous negotiation. Each dancer develops strategies to satisfy their own needs and desires in a constantly evolving balance. Impressive!
Odeon, Taborstraße 10, 1020 Vienna. 11 October 19:30. 25 €. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| Modlemint |
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Edelstoff Autumn Market
This weekend, the Edelstoff Design Market is breathing new life into the monotony of fashion chains. With 170 small labels and local producers, Simone Aichholzer and Sabine Hofstätter will make shoppers' hearts leap for joy. On 6,000 sqare metres, there’s lots of stuff from colorful raincoats to bags made from discarded curtains and hand-embroidered specs cases to glass jewelry, hand-glazed tiles, and scented wax cubes. And because shopping makes you hungry, Urban Cooks will spoil you with savory and sweet delicacies in the street food area – off we go!
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. 11+12 October, Sat.11:00 to 19:00, Sun until 18:00. 5€. Web |
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| Talmoryair |
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Mosaic tiles from the 10th century
Wow, this could be beautiful! Zellige tiles are an ancient mosaic art tradition that originated in the 10th century during the golden age of Islam and was practiced throughout the whole of Andalusia. The art of zellige is still being practiced and preserved by a small group of artisans, mainly in the Moroccan city of Fez – and today also in Vienna! At Soho Studios, you can learn the process of chiselling and assembling with artist Dunia Sahir, learn about the history and the roots of zellige tiles in Islamic geometry and, and even create your own mosaic tiles to take home!
SOHO Studios, Liebknechtgasse 32, 1160 Vienna. 12 October, 16:00 to 18:00. Please sign up. Web |
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| Thule Jug |
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Open Temple Day
There are actually several Buddhist centres in Vienna, but you don't usually hear much about them. Today, however, they will be opening their doors and offering an exciting journey into the Buddhist community: with guided mindfulness meditations and different lectures, workshops, and introductions to Zen practice. The Buddhist centre at Fleischmarkt (an impressive building worth seeing!) will also host a smoke ritual to remove obstacles. By the way, you can find an interview by CitySpotterGirl with one of the world's first female Buddhist priests here.
Several Buddhist centres in Vienna. 12 October, starting at 10:00. Free entry. Web |
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| Karl Forster |
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Die Feldermaus
Premiered in 1874 at the Linke Wienzeile, “Die Fledermaus” flutters back to its place of origin. But instead of pure Strauss music, Beethoven's “Fidelio”, the musical “Elisabeth”, and Verdi's “La Traviata” are mixed into a colourful potpourri, and all other boundaries are joyfully pushed too. Six Johann Strauss characters dance across the dance floor as Nazis, while prison guard Frosch, dressed as Emperor Franz Josef, ponders the downfall of the Habsburg Empire – and that's just a small excerpt from this incredibly witty stage spectacle ;-)
Theater an der Wien, Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna. 13 October 19:00. From 9 €. Web |
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Sale of African Artefacts at Habari
It's slowly getting uncomfortable outside, so we're making ourselves even cosier inside! Fortunately, the Habari Store on Theobaldgasse is having a seasonal sale. Starting now, all the eye-catching African items will be flying out of the ethno palace with a vigorous autumn wind! And we can take Lobi Stools, Bambara figurines, masks, mortars, and more home at a discount of 50 percent! And that's doubly nice, because not only are you sparing your wallet, but these colourful pieces will also banish the autumn blues from your home ;-)
Habari Design Store, Theobaldgasse 16, 1060 Vienna. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 18:30, Sat 10:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...satire |
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| Rabenhof Theater |
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Stefanie Sargnagel: Opera Ball
A tour de force on the world's toughest stage, relentlessly and tactlessy between Johann Strauss and Richard Lugner. Stefanie Sargnagel attended the Vienna Opera Ball in February 2024. In her theatre show, she recounts her experiences with the rich and powerful, revealing the unvarnished truth about champagne moods, natural waltzes, and Viennese high society to us mere mortals. By the way, this hilarious spectacle was directed by the star director Christina Tscharyiski, with appropriately groovy live music provided by Salo. Spoiler: The costumes are great!
Theater Rabenhof, Rabengasse 3, 1030 Vienna. 14 October, 20:00. 32 €. Web |
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urbanize! Festival
The festival will besweeping through the city again! Over the course of six days, urbanize! will host as many as 37 events exploring the city's past, present, and future. Free lectures, workshops, city walks, films, and performances will address questions such as: How long do trees need to grow in urban spaces? What can feminist time politics achieve? And where is there time for urban leisure time? This afternoon, the first guided tour of the public time display will start, and in the evening there will be a grand opening at the Otto Wagner Postsparkasse!
Several locations in Vienna. Opening: Otto Wagner Postsparkasse, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna. 14 October from 19:00. Web |
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Quiz Show: What The Franz?
So, grab your smartest friends, favourite nerds, know-it-all aunts today – or come alone. What the Franz, a mixture of game show, comedy, and pub quiz, is not just about knowledge, but also about creativity, the courage to be silly, alternative facts, and factual alternatives. With humour and a variety of games, participants guess, play and hum. The quizmasters present their questions as sketches and stand-up routines, and let the teams compete against each other in games. Fun is guaranteed and embarrassment is impossible. Only the quizmasters make fools of themselves. ;-)
The Loft, Lerchenfelder Gürtel 37, 1160 Vienna. 14 October, 19:00. Voluntary donation. Web |
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| angelegt |
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The New Black
“Black always works,” as the saying goes. But why it is often much more effective to wear color, and what the concept of color types is all about, is something you can learn at today's workshop at the boutique. There, designer Victoria Forstner from the Valoria label will explain all about so-called “warm” and “cool” colours, how to use colour effects correctly and how to style your wardrobe according to your colour type. This can be a great mood lifter in autumn ;-) P.S. Drinks, snacks and plenty of conversation will also be provided. With this in mind: Colour your life!
angelegt., Worellstraße 2, 1060 Vienna. 15 October, 18:30. 66€. Please register. Web |
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Eunic Literature Days
A celebration of the written word: The Eunic Literature Days were created to give authors and artists from different genres, countries, and regions a stage. This year, 14 countries are taking part from 14 to 18 October and will be interacting with each other. Today's film and literature evening focuses on female solidarity and the transmission of fear and courage. Croatian filmmaker Sara Jurincic will show her short film “Valerija,” and authors Olja Savicevic Ivancevic and Nora Nadjarian will read from texts that also tell of the suffering, courage, and strength of women.
Kroatisches Zentrum, Schwindgasse 14, 1040 Vienna. 15 October, 19:30. Web |
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Anna Lapwood
Dubbed the “Taylor Swift of the organ”, her performance at Cologne Cathedral attracted a mile-long queue of fans, a police operation and a spontaneous extra concert. Well, just goes to show how quickly the dusty church instrument can become cool! But it must also be said: the young British organist Anna Lapwood is simply sensational! As well as playing organ solos, she performs film music hits and accompanies well-known musicians such as Bonobo, the musician and DJ. You'd never think that the organ and electronic music would go together, but here we go, and goosebumps are guaranteed. Today Anna is performing in Vienna – a must-see!
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. 15 October, 20:00. 31€. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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kBeauty
“Glass skin,” the viral 10-step routine, konjac sponges, fermented products and snail slime, Korean beauty has become an integral part of social media! It's no wonder, as Korean skincare products epitomise skin health, innovation and anti-ageing. Previously difficult to find in Europe, more and more stores selling them are now appearing in Vienna. Like the new, drugstore-like kBeauty branch on Neubaugasse. Here you'll find it brands from COSRX to Beauty of Joseon to It's Skin and Klairs. A little tip for beginners: be sure to ask for advice, K-beauty is complex ;-)
kBeauty, Neubaugasse 1, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:30 to 19:00, Sat 11:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Irodion
Luckily, the elegant interior of the new Greek restaurant Iridion doesn't try to cater to any Greek clichés. It's simply chic. And the number of highly polished copper pots hanging from the ceiling as decoration is impressive. The menu features the expected fare (souvlaki, pita, appetizer platters), but also unusual dishes like sweet galaktoburiko with cinnamon syrup. The lamb shank with kritharaki tastes great, and the service is really friendly. Sometimes on Saturday evenings, they celebrate a Greek fiesta and – oops, now here comes a cliché after all – break dishes. It's still fun, though.
Irodion, Bräunerstraße 8, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Thu+Sun 11:00 to 22:00., Fri + Sat 11:00 to 23:00. Web |
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