Weekend: With weather not looking good, here's some indoor events to attend
Fairs will take place despite rain. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 13-15.
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Film festival with a hundred films
This week, the 19th edition of the Cinematik International Film Festival in Piešťany is taking place, offering a good way to spend the time inside. Almost a hundred films from countries around the world are going to be screened. In addition to movies, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of accompanying events such as lectures, discussions, concerts. This year the theme is "opening eyes"; in other words, there are times that thanks to films we consciously or unconsciously expand our own horizons and come to new ideas, new perspectives. The program as well as other information is available here.
Attendees of the Cinematik festival. (Source: TASR)TIP: Looking for true love? Discover the magic of an Italian astrologer in this Slovak film.
Open studio days
Since the weather forecast doesn't look promising, there is a precedent to hunker down and stay inside. If you still have the craving to go places, then visit the studios of artists from around the Bratislava Region. On September 14-15, almost 50 artists will open their creative places in small towns of Modra, Šenkvice, Pezinok, Limbach, Svätý Jur and more and show their inner worlds, Works, minds. Find out more here.
More Slovak electronic music
If you decided to stay inside, but nonetheless want to experience something new, have a look at another edition of the Scenery series, showcasing the beauty and history of Slovakia in combination with modern electronic music. In this edition, Whithe, a Bratislava-based electronic musician who produces immersive and atmospheric music, plays his set at Čachtice Castle during sun rise.
If you don't know, the castle is inseparably linked with the infamous Elizabeth Báthory, known as the Blood Countess. You can learn more about both here.
Discover young talents
As part of the French Culture Autumn, the Alliance Française Banská Bystrica will host its second (and seventh in total) edition of the GymnAFest series of concerts of local talents. In addition to a full day of music, you can look forward to original French crêpe. Admission is free. For more information, click here.
FESTIVITIES AND FAIRS
Celeberation of wine in Bratislava
Despite the bad weather this weekend, Bratislava's Rača borough will still play host to the most popular grape harvest festivities in the capital, albeit in a smaller fashion. Taking place between September 13-15, the event moves to the German Cultural House and 13 wine cellars. Concerts are going to be held in the former, while the latter are going to offer the production of 25 Rača-based wineries. Admission is free, for more information, click here.
Enjoy beer
On September 13-14, the city of Košice invites beer lovers to its festival celebrating this popular alcoholic drink. In addition to craft beer and stands with delicacies, you can look forward to a rich cultural programme featuring bands such as Billy Barman, Chiki Liki Tu-a, Medial Banana and more. The event will take place even in case of unfavourable weather. For more information, click here.
Illustrative stock photo (Source: Gabriel Kuchta, SME)Chainsaws and wood
On Saturday, the village of Liptovský Ján and the Jánska Dolina valley will turn into a kingdom of wood. The jubilee 10th year of the International Championships in carving wooden sculptures will take place, filling the area with beautiful works of art, scent of wood and the sound of chainsaws. The goal of the competition is to raise money for a seriously ill 10 ten-year-old girl that is unable to sit and walk. Learn more here.
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
- September 13-15: Jewish Culture Days in Košice
- September 15-24: Ukrainian Days in Košice
- September 20-22: Pezinok grape harvest festival
- September 20-22: Comics Salón & AnimeSHOW pop-culture festival in Bratislava
- September 21: Pétanque tournament in Banská Bystrica
- September 21: Antiques bazaar at the Červený Kameň castle
- September 22: Country-wide gathering of collectors in Banská Bystrica
- September 27: The Noc Vedy science festival
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: Don't miss the first home match of Bratislava Monarchs who will face Győr Sharks.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Witness stunts on motorcycles, enjoy a DJ set at sunset and more in this week's Top 10 events.
WHAT TO READ: Slovak architect Rudolf Kozlai is currently in Germany, where he is the project leader for the construction of a renewed housing estate, one that will have a completely different character than is usual in Slovakia.
WHAT TO LEARN: How a Slovak travel agency wowed German-speaking travellers.
WHAT TO DISCOVER: The art of appreciating life’s little moments—a lesson from my Slovak ancestors.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
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