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Die StadtSpionin
s e p t e m b e r 23 | 7. - 13.


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"Heya Girls!"
I think that's nice: we're allowed to be shamelessly snoopy once again! Allowed to stick our noses into the homes of strangers and knock on their doors unannounced. This weekend, more than 60 (often private) buildings in Vienna will open their doors which are usually not accessible – and grant us a peek behind their walls. The whole thing is called “Open House Wien”, the architecture project originates in London and takes place annually in 30 cities from New York to Tel Aviv. Open House shows buildings with a special history, exciting architecture or an interesting concept. This year, for example, you can visit the house without concrete in Breitenfurt, which is made of clay and wood from the floor to the roof. The same goes for the Skywood maisonette, which was built on top of a roof; the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Palais Cumberland or the new magdas Hotel (photo). A former priest's residence from the 1960s has been transformed into a city hotel in elegant mid-century architecture. So let's go sightseeing in our own city!
 
Wishing you a curious week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
 
Open House Wien. 9+10 September 10:00 to 17:00. Free entry. Web 
Photo: Julia Geiter
THURSDAY
​…bargain 
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 wiener konfektion
wiener konfektion Summer Sale
Autumn is already knocking on the door – the perfect chance to treat yourself to one last portion of summer! The fashion label wiener konfektion currently offers a 40% discount on the entire summer collection. Whether wrap dresses with a kimono look, A-line skirts with cheerful prints or the classic spaghetti dress – all pieces are produced regionally. And with a T-shirt underneath, the latter can also be nicely integrated into the autumn wardrobe. In Maria Fürnkranz-Fielhauer's creative oasis, you can also watch the designer at work!
 
wiener konfektion, Westbahnstraße 4, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 12:00 to 18:00, Sat 11:00 to 16:00. Web
​…artfair 
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 Emma Kling
Parallel Vienna
Strange art, a strange exhibition space – it's time for Parallel Vienna again! This year's place to be: the vacant Otto Wagner site in the 14th district. The three pavilions that are involved impress above all with their Art Nouveau architecture, which, in combination with the surrounding nature, create a very special atmosphere. Works by the well-known and soon-to-be-known will be on display ;-) One of them is the artist Emma Kling, who fascinates with her layer art and intermingling patterns and motifs. Come by! Check it out!
 
Parallel Vienna, Otto Wagner Areal, Baumgartner Höhe, 1140 Vienna. 5-10 September. 15€. Web
 
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​…newopening 
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 PARK
Park & Parking Space
There are some very pretty parks in our favourite city. But there is one in particular: instead of greenery, it has a purist white look and instead of trees, the most beautiful fashion trends grow here from the clothes rails. PARK was Vienna's very first concept store almost 20 years ago and has been internationally sought-after ever since. Now PARK is also getting a “Parking Space” on the upper floor, which will henceforth be used for various projects and cooperations. From now on, art exhibitions and design markets will be held there, while shopping will continue on the ground floor – a perfect combination!
 
PARK, Mondscheingasse 20, 1070 Vienna. Tue-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat until 18:00. Web
FRIDAY
​…newexhibition 
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 Unser Margareten
This is our Blood – Period Shame
“Strawberry week”, “visit from Aunt Flo”, “Bloody Mary” – the countless would-be funny paraphrases for “period” alone are frightening. In their activist exhibition, Lisa Grum and Kerstin Schinnerl now show that the natural process is absolutely not a taboo subject. Instead, they impart knowledge and encourage self-reflection with photos, videos and exhibits. The exhibition is also interactive and visitors can try out a menstrual cramp simulator or share their “most embarrassing” period moments on a “Wall of Shame”!
 
Spektakel, Hamburgerstraße 14, 1050 Vienna. Until 9 September. 16:00 to 23:00. Web
​...music 
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 Night Tapes
Waves Vienna
A festival with lots to discover, music-wise: In well-known clubs on the Gürtel, Vienna will be rocking with sound and vibrating electronically for three days. 100 newcomers rock 10 stages. At the centre of the sound: the Metropol, but other cool locations like the West or The Loft will also open their doors to Cousines Like Shit, Anna Mabo or Night Tapes. From rock to hip hop to indie, every genre will be represented. You can check it out here and get a first taste. Off to the potential hit concert, performance and workshop series!
 
Various locations in Vienna. 7-9 September 34 €/day. Web
 
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...underworld 
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 Wien mal anders / Elisabeth Hillinger
Mysterious Pharmacy Cellar
Vienna has a lot to offer in terms of history and architecture – even underground! This is now demonstrated by an old, multi-storey pharmacy cellar that was recently discovered and is now opening its doors to the public. With winding corridors lined with hand-carved stones, the cellar is an architectural gem and offers a fascinating picture of old pharmacy practice. Medicine bottles, herbal preparations and ornate mortars bring to life the bygone era of healing. All this can be discovered during a guided tour today!

Meeting point: Operngasse 16, 1010 Vienna. 8 September 16:00. 25 €. Please register. Web
SATURDAY
​…shopping 
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 Indigo Express
Indigo Express Warehouse Sale
Stylish vintage furniture, fresh from India! “Indigo Express” is happy to announce its invitation to the annual warehouse sale. Included are several great pieces: old vintage cupboards, rustic tables and chairs, unique Kantha throws, cushions, chests, benches and much more – all in the usual authentic Indian Shabby Chic and Industrial Style. Today, the nice pieces can be bought away straight from the warehouse with a 10 percent discount. And if you're already planning your home's autumn make-over, you can find the new collection here!
 
Indigo Express Lager, Favoritner Gewerbering 40, 1100 Vienna. 9 September 10:00 to 16:00. Web
​…freshair 
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 Vienna Art Park
1st Vienna Art Park
A big item on the agenda at the moment: making the most of the last days of summer! Today you can do this in a particularly creative way in Hermann-Gmeiner-Park in the first district. For a few hours, the park is transformed into an open-air gallery where 80 artists offer their works for sale to the public. Meanwhile, you can also look forward to a diverse cultural programme with dance, song and food from all over the world. Highlight: a raffle, the grand prize of which is a voucher worth 500 € that can be redeemed for the purchase of artworks from the exhibition!
 
Hermann-Gmeiner-Park
, Börseplatz 1, 1010 Vienna. 9 September 12:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Web
​...concert 
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 Matt Observe
Satuo
Finnish folk, bluegrass, Cuban son, jazz, rock, Italian pop and Russian songs – it's hard to imagine that such different genres can be made into one melodic melting pot. The Austrian-Finnish band Satuo proves otherwise and disguises new songs as traditionals and alienates old folk songs with guitars, mandolin, banjo, piano and accordion. Most beautiful, however, is the sound of their years of friendship, through which singer Laura Korhonen managed to relearn her music after her sudden hearing loss. Today the new album will be presented!

Porgy & Bess, Riemergasse 11, 1010 Vienna. 9 September. 20:30. 22€. Web
 
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ANZEIGE  www.proges.at
SUNDAY
​…bargain 
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 dornbachneuwaldegg
Grätzel Flea Market
No plans for Sunday yet? We have a nice suggestion! During a walk through Dornbach and Neuwaldegg today, you can not only admire the late summer nature, but also snatch one or two stylish items at the Grätzel flea market. There are lots of nice stalls, from clothes and accessories to garden sundries and furniture to a small creative market with BlühWerk stationery and specialities made from green walnuts and scented roses. By the way, you can find them thanks to the colourful balloons with which they are marked!
 
Dornbach & Neuwaldegg, 1170 Vienna. 10 September 13:00 to 17:00. Web
​…newexhibition 
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 Xenia Hausner, Bildrecht, Wien 2023
Austria-Germany
As in football, so in art? No, certainly not. The new autumn exhibition at the Albertina modern is not about competition, goals, tough matches, winners and losers. It's about a direct juxtaposition of outstanding art stars from both countries. And so, on Karlsplatz, a Baselitz chef-d'oeuvre now waves at the pastel Maria Lassnig structure, Arnulf Rainer and Gerhard Richter wink at each other from their canvases and Albert Oehlen and Marta Jungwirth try to out-colour each other. Definitely a match you should not miss ;-)
 
Albertina Modern, Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna. Until January 2024. Daily 10:00 to 18:00. 14.90 €. Web
 
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​…imperial 
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 SKB Matt Hush Green
Sisi’s Diary
She smoked, starved herself, exercised excessively and despised court etiquette – Sisi still fascinates even 125 years after her death. On the occasion of this special anniversary, the Sisi Museum is shedding light on the moving fate of the empress today with a special programme: In the historic audience waiting room, the well-known actress Marion Mitterhammer will read from Elisabeth's diary, which she wrote as poems that were as ironic as they were critical. Beforehand, there is a guided tour of Sisi's private chambers, which lifts the veil of the sad empress. Melancholic...
 
Sisi Museum, Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna. 10 September. From 18:00. 76 €. Web
MONDAY
​...fitness 
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 Dominik Kiss
Free women's running training
Alright, cover up the ears of your inner couch potato for a moment because he won’t want to hear this: You can go running all year round! Because it's easier to run together, the team of the Austrian Women's Run offers free running trainings, which start now with the autumn programme. Ladies of all levels are welcome, from running returners to marathon speedsters. Just come and let yourself be carried away by the power of the group and the experienced running coaches! Running takes place at 35 locations throughout Austria. Tonight, for example, on the Danube Island, through Schönbrunn and at Praterstern.
 
Several locations in Vienna. From 4 September. Participation free of charge. Programme online
 
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ANZEIGE  www.vhs.at
TUESDAY
​...loveisintheair 
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 khm
Kunstschatzi in Love
Once every month, the dome hall of the Kunsthistorisches Museum is transformed into a spectacular cocktail bar with magnificent sounds, exciting tours and fine drinks. September for one will be all about love: today, singles interested in art can let themselves be hit by Cupid's arrow during exciting guided tours of the collections. And lovebirds who are already taken are also invited to rekindle their passion, inspired by the most beautiful love stories in the museum collection! Flirty DJ sounds and icebreaker drinks are of course also included. Lets's love!

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna. 12 September 19:00. 25 €. Web
​...fashion 
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 Manuel Essl Design
MQ Vienna Fashion Week
Today it's haute couture time at the MuseumsQuartier ;-) Fashion Week is now underway and that means fashion shows by local and international designers, pop-up stores (it would be mean if you were only allowed to look!) and fashion events! For the 15th time, countless labels will show in the big tent in front of the MQ that fashion doesn't just exist so that you don't have to walk around naked. A total of 41 designers will present their collections on the catwalk. The opening show starts today, and on Wednesday there will even be free admission to the Fashion Night. 
 
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 12-16 September 18:00. Please register. Web
 
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​...concert 
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 Bobby Alu
Bobby Alu 
There are people whose presence somehow makes the sun shine even on rainy days. The Australian musician Bobby Alu is one such person. With his happy-making Polynesian folk, paired with soul and tropical pop, the Australian spreads positivity without glossing over the tough issues. Today, for example, he lights up the stage at the Chelsea with his new single “Sunsets (with you)” and makes us vibe along to classic soul reggae from the 70s. And even though it will already be dark when he performs today, you can still feel a few imaginary rays of sunshine on your skin when you hear his voice...

Chelsea, U-Bahn arches 29-30, 1080 Vienna. 12 September 20:00. 21.50 €. Web
WEDNESDAY
​...newexhibition 
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 Stefan Olah
Stefan Olah: Insides
There are places to which we ordinary people have no access – behind the scenes of museums, for example. Architectural photographer Stefan Olah had that privilege and roamed the backstage areas of the Natural History Museum for his new series of pictures. In doing so, he concentrated on the unadulterated and pure. His analogue, unedited photographic works in black and white appear temporally removed and often bizarre: a silenced conference of animals in the form of stuffed specimens, pale fish bodies gape out of glass coffins and the human skull collection becomes a graveyard of the unburied!

Naturhistorisches Museum, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna. Web
 
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TALK OF TOWN
​Shop of the Week 
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 STARKL!film
Starkl Stadtsalon
Folks with a green thumb and interior groupies, take note: There's a new place to be in the Nestroyhof! Starkl Stadtsalon has opened on 450 sqm and all we can say is, it's wow. Everything about indoor and outdoor furnishing, decoration, regional cuisine and cosmetics is combined in harmonious colour concepts under 7-metre-high ceilings and on 2 floors. And it's all so beautiful that the plants – what Starkl actually stands for – are almost a bit forgotten. Incidentally, the green oasis is inspired by Viennese salons and aims to make people linger. That's why workshops are held here regularly, for example on flower arranging or soap making. 

Starkl Stadtsalon, Nestroyplatz 1, 1020 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 9:00 to 17:00. Web
​Restaurant of the Week 
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 Hank Ge
Pizzeria Wolke
Influencer Hank Ge, who has lived in Vienna for a good 10 years now, is known for his colourful Bali brunch and also for his vegan pizzas. Now, for the first time, both are combined under one roof. In Alserbachstraße, you can indulge in fruits, exoticism and breakfast bliss at the weekend, while fluffy pizzas are baked during the week. They are served without cutlery, but instead with golden scissors for cutting – and they taste delicious: whether vegetarian (with pear, gorgonzola, nuts) or topped with prosciutto, almonds and arugula. The vegan versions have not yet been tasted ;-) Not bad either: the food is served in a stylish island flair.

Pizzeria Wolke, Alserbachstraße 33, 1090 Vienna. Mon-Sat 11:30 to 14:30, Mon-Sun 16:30 to 22:00. Web

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