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j a n u a r y 26 | 22. - 28.
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"Heya Girls!"
There is hardly anything better than chocolate – except perhaps more of it. And in times like these, you can never have enough of it at home. Fortunately, we Viennese are well supplied: at the weekend, the Marx Halle will be transformed into a single, fragrant chocolate universe. Spanning 12,000 square metres, you can sample an array of chocolate-based delicacies, including chocolate skewers, chocolate liqueur, chocolate beer, and even chocolate pizza. For those seeking a little adventure, there's the infamous chocolate kebab. In workshops, you can learn how to make pralines with ease. Brigitta Schickmaier, a multiple award-winning master confectioner and Austrian Chocolate Master, demonstrates simple techniques that will turn anyone into a praline pro. Melanie Kröpfl, alias NomNom by Melli, shares her recipe for the quickest vegan chocolate cake – to marvel at and to be enjoyed later! And of course, chocolate doesn't solve problems. But let's be honest – neither does an apple ;-)
Wishing you a sweet week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. 23-25 Jan. Fri 12:00 to 18:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00, Sun until 17:00. 13 €. Web
Photo: Robin Consult Lepsifoto
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...byebye |
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| Gummistiefelhaus |
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Farewell Sale at Gummistiefelhaus
After “10 years of staying dry and looking fly”, the time has sadly come: Mathilda and Gerhild from Gummistiefelhaus are saying goodbye to Vienna. For us, that means that we will have to look elsewhere in future to keep our feet stylish and practically dry... Or you can simply take advantage of the current farewell sale and stock up on rubber boots and raincoats with a 30% discount, which will last you through all the downpours and hailstorms ;-) It pays to be quick, because the sale is only valid while stocks last – and these stylish rubber boots are known to be popular.
Gummistiefelhaus, Strozzigasse 1, 1080 Vienna. Mon-Fri 15:00 to 18:30, Sat 10:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| Stadt Wien |
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Viennese Ice Dream
If you didn't find your slide into the new year slippery enough, you can make up for it now, because Rathausplatz is once again transforming into a glittering paradise of ice and light. Over four large areas and romantic paths in the park, ice princesses can glide across more than 10,000 sqm up to the ice terrace, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the winter wonderland from the viewing platform. Skates can be rented on site (even pre-warmed with hot air :-) and from 17:00 the beginners' area is transformed into a curling rink. Today is the opening day!
Wiener Eistraum, Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna. 22 January - 8 March. Daily 10:00 to 22:00. 9.50 €. Web |
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| Alegria |
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The Legend of the Titanic
Well, when you consider the current state of the world, it can sometimes feel as though you're aboard the Titanic as it sinks. But enough moping! It can also be quite impressive. Especially when you have the opportunity to experience the world's most legendary ship, including its creation and demise, up close! This immersive exhibition sees the Titanic open its hatches and welcome all curious visitors on board: Augmented and Virtual Reality, detailed replicas and impressive 360° projections covering hundreds of square metres bring the history of the ocean liner to life.
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. Mon-Wed 10:00 to 20:00, Thu+Fri until 21:00, Sa 9:00 to 21:00, Sun 9:00 to 20:00. From 25 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...exhibition |
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| Julia Winkler |
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Angewandte Final Projects
Today, you can experience a concentrated burst of creativity around Oskar-Kokoschka-Platz and Paulusplatz! Because for two days, the final projects of the University of Applied Arts will be presented there – from visual and media art to design, architecture and restoration. Those who want to not only look but also learn can take part in guided tours together with students and experts. The AAA programme is rounded off with performances, live sound and readings. Today, Conny Frischauf will be playing her “Sounds of the Living”. Sounds cool!
Oskar-Kokoschka-Platz, 1010 Vienna / Expositur Paulusplatz, Paulusplatz 5, 1030 Vienna. 23+24 January. Programme online |
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| Das Schottische Prinzip |
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Das Schottische Prinzip
Das Schottische Prinzip are four girls who, as an indie pop band, pursue the science fiction idea that priests should preserve knowledge about nuclear waste disposal sites for generations to come. With their current album “Golden Voyager Record Vol. III”, Das Schottische Prinzip send themselves into space as astronauts – before Elon Musk or other super-rich people litter the cosmos with their space capitalism. You can experience for yourself how much futurism sounds like music tonight, because the ladies perform live at Club 1019. You can listen in here!
Club 1019, Althanstraße 12-14, 1090 Vienna. 23 January 20:30. 15 €. Web |
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| Petra Paumann |
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A journey through Moroccan cuisine
The next holiday might still be a while away, but in the meantime, you could sample your way through some new cultures from Vienna. For example, at today's cooking class with Petra Paumann and Nadja Sonnenschein. Nadja's grandmother is Moroccan and has revealed some of her secret recipes ;-) Together, they will prepare zaaluk (a warm aubergine salad), couscous, spicy carrot salad, batbout (pan bread), baklava and other typical delicacies. Everyone will be cooking together – and if you liked what you ate: You can take the recipe folder home with you!
Firmiangasse 25, 1130 Vienna. 23 January 16:00 to 20:00. 149 €. Please register. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...joinin |
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| KunstHausWien, Iris Ranzinger |
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Only Over My Decomposing Body!
Now this sounds cool: When today's exhibition “The Belly knows before the Brain” is dismantled at the KunstHaus, its organic materials will be returned to the ecological cycle. This is not only practical, but also a meaningful way to give something back to the microbial world. Compost, felt and mineral raw materials will be turned into nutrient-rich soil full of microbes. At the end, visitors will be able to take home some of these components and distribute them in gardens, compost heaps and habitats, thus continuing the regenerative energy of the artwork!
Projektraum Garage KunstHausWien, Untere Weißgerberstraße 13, 1030 Vienna. 24 January. 14:00 to 17:00. Free entry. Sign up. Web |
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| La Schachtula |
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Fabric Sale at La Schachtula
Give me fabric, baby! For 12 years, Ulrike Eckerstorfer has been creating cute striped and checked textiles for the home and household from traditional Mühlviertel fabrics for her label La Schachtula. Now, from January 24th to 31st, she is celebrating a sale week in her Vienna-Wieden shop, where fabric dreams can be snagged starting at just 4 € per meter. Plus, there's a bag to fill yourself for 5 €. Simply browse through smaller fabric scraps, pick out your favourites, and fill it as you please – perfect for patchwork, appliqués, or small creative projects!
La Schachtula, Kettenbrückengasse 6, 1040 Vienna. 24-31 January. Tue & Thu 10:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–13:00. Web |
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Twin Peaks Binge Watch Weekend
It's freezing cold and it still gets dark way too early – perfect! Because that means you can binge-watch to your heart's content without a shred of guilt ;-) Like during the binge-watching weekend at the Admiral cinema. The cult series Twin Peaks, which first aired 35 years ago, is shown on the big screen. Today, fans can binge-watch the entire first season, and tomorrow nine episodes of the second season will be shown – until Laura Palmer's killer is revealed! And what else besides Agent Cooper and the Log Lady would be a must-have? Exactly: “a damn fine cup of filter coffee and cherry pie!”
Admiral Kino, Burggasse 119, 1070 Vienna. 24 and 25 January, Saturday 10:00 to 19:30, Sunday 12:30 to 22:00. 35€/day. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...writingcourse |
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| Andrea Maurer |
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How to write poetry with a hammer
It sounds kind of brutal at first, but it's actually truly unique! Because today, language will literally be brought under the hammer: Words are dissected, letters knocked out, sentences rearranged. At the free workshop with artist Andrea Maurer, you can bring along some unwanted documents, from insurance policies to divorce papers, and transform them into love letters or sonatas of letters. Because what works in everyday life will be poetically derailed here and deconstructed into your own artistic texts. Quite a lot of fun!
MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna. January 25, 14:00 to 17:00. Free of charge. Web |
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| DON’T DROP Ceramics |
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Grätzl Glow
Blingbling, glitter, and a sparkle shower await us ladies today in the 15th district! That's where a lovely Grätzl Glow event takes place, with the girls from grätzlgold. At the charming art and design market, you can pick up lots of pretty things, from jewellery and fashion to ceramics and art. And you can also glam up yourself on-site, because this time the creative shopping fiesta is held at The Hairmanufacture, which takes care of hair and makeup. All with vegan products, btw. A pretty cool Sunday activity, and you'll be nice and warm, too :-)
The Hairmanufacture, Zwölfergasse 4, 1150 Vienna. 25 January 13:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...singing |
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| The Voice Tribe |
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The Voice Tribe Night: Best of 80s
It's best to warm up your vocal cords now, because tonight you'll sing not into your hairbrush, but in an epic venue with high ceilings and fantastic acoustics! Right in the heart of the Reaktor, songbirds (and also those less talented ;-) gather for a communal “Tribe Night”. You belt out some of the best oldies from the 80s – and don't worry, reading sheet music or memorizing isn't necessary, because every voice is welcome and lyric sheets are provided, anyway. You even learn a few vocal exercises that are almost guaranteed to unearth some hidden talents!
Reaktor, Geblergasse 40, 1170 Vienna. 26 January, 18:00. 27 €. Web |
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Online Training: Ayurvedic Nutrition
Did you indulge a little too much over the holidays? January is the perfect time to get your body back in shape. And that's where Sandra Hartmann comes in! This health expert teaches interested individuals the healing power of cooking through engaging webinars and personal guidance. Sandra introduces her students to the art of Ayurvedic cooking, focusing not only on recipes but also on plenty of hands-on practice and sharing experiences with others. Are you intrigued? There's an information evening today for the next training course starting January 29th!
Online information session, 26 January, 18:30. Please sign up. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...remembering |
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| Lorenz Paulus |
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Eighty-one years ago today, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army. That is why 27 January is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, where we remember the victims. On this historic day, admission to the House of History on Heldenplatz is free! Those who wish to learn more can participate in a short guided tour on the topic of “The Holocaust and Remembrance” at three different times of day. In addition, one section of the museum deals with the processing of memories of National Socialism in Austria.
Haus der Geschichte Österreich, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. 27 January 10:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Web |
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| We Bandits |
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We Bandits: Korean Fashion Sale
The concept was great – just not very Corona-compliant... Because for many years, We Bandits was the go-to address in Vienna for trendy Korean fashion. During the pandemic, however, founder Sophie Pollak was no longer able to travel to South Korea to get us the hottest shit for our wardrobes and unfortunately had to close her store. But We Bandits has been back with a pop-up since November, and until 29 January, you can pick up Korean fashion pieces such as oversized jackets, cosy blazers and winter Bermuda shorts at discounts of up to 50%!
We Bandits Pop-up, Lindengasse 20, 1070 Vienna. Until 29 Jan. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00, Sat to 18:00. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...theatre |
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| Thom Kunz |
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Vienna – Women – 1900
Spring 1909, Vienna: Rosa Mayreder and Auguste Fickert stand in front of the Secession. Two women, known for their books, articles and protests. They fight for equality in art, politics and everyday life. Loud back then, almost forgotten today. While their contemporaries Klimt, Freud, Schnitzler etc. are celebrated, they remain in the shadows. Because women, it was said, were muses, not creators. Rosa and Auguste disagree. They take up space and demand visibility. It’s surprising then that Vienna has over 200 monuments – and only 4 for women?
Bezirksmuseum Leopoldstadt, Karmelitergasse 9, 1020 Vienna. 28 January, 18:30. Free entry. Web
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| Bildrecht, Wien 2026, Aurélien Mole |
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Chalisée Naamani: Octogone
Some of them make you want to slouch on top of them, others make you wonder whether they are art or objects belonging to a visitor, and others you could slip right into. French-Iranian artist Chalisée Naamani creates her sculptures, prints and textile works by superimposing and collaging images and texts. Within them you find details of fabrics, paintings and photographs that are shaped into soft sculptures. This is Naamani’s first solo exhibition outside France. The vernissage is today, and Chalisée will also be present for an artist talk!
Kunsthalle Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 28 January, 18:30. Free entry. 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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Mi's Booknook
“Cosy reading” is the motto at this brand-new and enchanting bookshop on Lerchenfelderstraße. At Mi's Booknook, it's not just the décor that exudes cosiness, but also the selection of books: romance, fantasy and a few crime novels, chosen by the owners' mother and grandmother (just scary enough that even scaredy-cats can read them ;-) While browsing, you can choose from coffee, cake or one of 13 types of tea, and snuggle up in comfy nooks above the radiator. There are also plenty of English titles available, and the books are all strikingly beautiful!
Mi's Booknook, Lerchenfelder Straße 113, 1070 Vienna. Tue 13:00 to 19:00, Wed-Fri 11:00 to 13:00 + 14:00 to 19:00, Sat 11:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Atelier 7
Where the Commercial Court once sat, the perfect bouillabaisse is now being judged. This upmarket brasserie's menu is all about seafood and fish with a touch of extravagance. The culinary plot twist? A halibut cordon bleu – breaded fish with ham, the punk rock of the menu, so to speak. While the octopus terrine and scallops taste great, the interior revels in a mix of Art Deco and Dubai glamour. No wonder, Atelier 7 belongs to the new luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental. Expensive? Sure. But who counts coins when the starter is bread made from croissant dough?
Atelier 7, Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Riemergasse 7, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Sun 12:00 to 14:30, 18:00 to 23:00.
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