not boring → Riga

Join the talk 'Re-curating Soviet Era Nonconformist Art – Histories and Practices' this Thursday at Zuzeum.

The lecturer: a professor in the Department of Art History, at Rutgers University, Jane Sharp also acts as Research Curator of the Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union at the Zimmerli Art Museum. She teaches 20th and 21st-century art history, focusing on avant-garde art created in the prerevolutionary Russian empire and the former Soviet Union. Her publications include her book, Russian Modernism between East and West: Natal’ia Goncharova and the Moscow Avant-Garde, 1905-14 (Cambridge U P, 2006), which won the Robert Motherwell Prize from the Dedalus Art Foundation, and Thinking Pictures: The Visual Field of Moscow Conceptualism, the catalogue for her exhibition drawn from the Dodge Collection held at the Zimmerli Art Museum.

Free entrance with prior registration here.

Weekend in the city. Where to go? 9—12 Thursday ► public talk 'Brīva vieta plakātam!' at Zuzeum ► exhibition opening 'Fool’s Spring' by James Canty at DOM galerija ► live concert Duet Behavio: Meredith Monk & John Hollenbeck at Hanzas Perons ► live concert Ingus Baušķenieks & co at DEPO ► dj set by Elvi Soulsystems at WCMW Friday ► public talk 'Kam tos dārzus Rīgā vajag? at Šūna ► exhibition opening 'little Grand spells' by Aurēlija Bulaukaite at Galerija ASNI ► exhibition opening 'Rapids Have Working Hours' at Zuzeum ► musical performance by Kaspars Groševs at NOASS ► live concert KALME at M/Darbnīca ► alternative rock festival: ŽIDRŪNS, TESA at Angārs ► dj sets by Eleonora Šljanda & Michael Holland at KKC ► dj set by Chase & Status at Arēna Rīga ► dj set by Mixmaster Raitis at Zefīrs ► TAKKA: dj set by Dasha Rush at ONE ONE ► eurovision nostalgia music night at Skapis ► complexion: dj sets by Grooveplex, Mixmaster Raitis, Trashy Trax at ours Saturday ► mothers days festival at Hanzas Perons ► creative workshop 'Plastic hooligans' w/ Agnese Vanaga at Šūna ► repair cafe at Šūna ► 'vintage rework' collection presentation at Nothern Grip ► silent disco at Tallinas kvartāls ► dj set by Kirha at WCMW ► dj set by Hades & Mazhylisb (LT) at KKC Sunday ► mothers day brunch at Atirgus ► mothers day drag brunch at Skapis ► open decks at Laska V21.

Another cool party — the 5th edition of Penthaus Calling. Tickets here.

May 10 — Rolling night at Oratorio. Tickets here.

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Weekend in the city. Where to go? 2—4 Thursday ► comics exhibition opening 'Everyone is everyone' at Kalnciema kvartāks ► live concert 'Ieklausies Kustībā' at Tu jau zini kur. ► jazz jam by Visvaldis at WCMW Friday ► live concert 'ZIEDONIS – 90/ Raimonds Pauls & Daumants Kalniņš' at Mūzikas nams Daile ► jazz night Big Heavy plays: Jamiroquai at M/Darbnīca ► dj set by Unnicum at WCMW ► terrace & night party at Laska V21 ► AOK grand opening: Fiņķis, Vēstulēs at Andrejostas Kvartāls ► Berlin Invasion: dj sets by Diarmaid O Meara, Groove Daniel, Konik Polny, Hoffman, Sabinē, MKRLSN, First Kiss at ONE ONE Saturday ► May 4 celebration at Atirgus ► dj set by Mixmaster AG at KKC We love to celebrate and don't like to work in this city. Hopefully will be updated.

Rimi Riga Marathon medals designed by Germans Ermičs. The marathon will take a place on May 18-19, you can join via here.

"Celebrating every runner’s journey, the medal design pays homage to a shoelace—a humble element in every runner’s shoe, uniting beginners and seasoned athletes alike.For the 5 km medal, a subtle twist marks the journey’s beginning. As distances increase, the shoelace elegantly weaves, portraying each runner’s unique path. Progressing, the medal fills, reaching full design at 42 km—an illustration of the journey’s entirety. These medals have no fixed front or back. The shoelace forms continuous loops, symbolizing experiences — no distinct sides, just a harmonious blend of a runner’s evolving story. Each medal shares equal size, reinforcing unity. This design signifies the inclusive nature of running—accessible to all."

Photo: Zane Priede.

Crazy Weekend Sale at itk just landed! 70% – 90% off until April 28. Check it here.

Weekend in the city. Where to go? 25—28 Thursday ► gallery night Riga Last Thursdays ► book presentation 'Dekoloniālās ekoloģijas' at Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art ► group exhibition opening '427 Kolekcija' at gallery 427 ► movie festival opening Riga Pasaules Film Festival at Kino Bize ► jazz concert Deniss Pashkevich Trio - Code Of Ethics at WCMW ► dj set by Ricardi B at KKC ► RLT afterparty at M/Gallery Friday ► origami workshop at National Library of Latvia ► wine tasting by Vieta at Artilērijas POP-UP ► critique mini-festival 'Tīri prātīgi' at Goethe-Institut Riga ► poetry slam at Splendid Palace ► reading of the play 'The Finist - Clear Falcon' at Novaya Riga ► live concert Snarky Puppy at Palladium Riga ► rave 'DETENTION REPUBLIKAA' at Republika ► TheRoom: dj sets by Elvi Soulsystems, the Zoo project, Artificial Love at Anglikāņu baznīca ► dj set by Mareks Ameriks at M/Darbnīca Saturday ► exhibition opening 'Iekāres vārdā' at Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs ► book swap at Novaya Riga ► live concert Edgars Cīrulis at M/Darbnīca ► live concert The Underground Youth at NOASS ► RajonTV (Latvian Skate Network) awards at KKC Sunday ► charity yoga at Zuzeum ► movie screening 'Back to black' at Splendid Palace ► TURBO vintage martket at Atirgus.

The 60th Venice Biennale just opened. Latvian pavilion — Amanda Ziemele 'O day and night, but this is wondrous strange... and therefore as a stranger give it welcome'. Photo: Līga Spunde.