Tips for Foreigners in The City: OCTOBER Guide
A selection of Florence and Tuscany Art and Entertainment.
Art & Exhibitions
In & Out Of The Town
weekend and more
Music, Cinema, Theatre and more
VILLA BARDINI
Costa San Giorgio, 2 - 055 2989816 - tue-sun 10am-7.30pm – 10 euro, rid 5 - www.villabardini.it
OltreCittà. Utopias and Reality from Le Corbusier to Gerhard Richter – until January 19
An intense and never attempted journey through a vast multiplicity of artistic representations, which tells of desired urban centers, metropolises and human landscapes imagined by artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
PALAZZO STROZZI
Piazza Strozzi - 055 2645155 – everyday 10am-8pm, thu 10am-11pm - 15 euro, rid 12 - palazzostrozzi.org
Helen Frankenthaler: Painting without rules - until January 26
Exhibition dedicated to one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, an exponent of abstract painting.
PALAZZO CORSINI
Lungarno Corsini, 10 – 055 282635 - everyday 10am-8pm - 15 euro, rid 10 (Ticketone) - www.biaf.it
The International Biennial of Antiques in Florence – until October 6
Palazzo Corsini welcomes 80 galleries with 14 new prestigious international participations for one of the most important events dedicated to Italian art on the international scene, with a rich cultural and awards program that involves the entire city.
MUSEO MARINO MARINI
Piazza San Pancrazio - 055 219432 - everyday 10am-7pm (closed wed) – 15 euro, rid 12 - museomarinomarini.it
The Treasure of the Holy Land at the Marino Marini Museum. The beauty of the sacred: the Medici Altar and the gifts of the Kings – until January 7
MUSEO DEL ‘900
Info, timetables and reservations: musefirenze.it
Louise Bourgeois in Florence - Until 20 October
The most extensive collection of red gouaches by Louise Bourgeois with a thematic focus on the mother and child motif.
The most extensive collection of red gouaches by Louise Bourgeois with a thematic focus on the mother and child motif.
MUSEO DEGLI INNOCENTI
Piazza SS. Annunziata - Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm - 16.50 euros, reduced 14 - monsteriapponesi.it
Yokai. Monsters, spirits and other disturbances in japanese prints - Until 3 November
The fantastic world of monsters of Japanese tradition, through more than one hundred and fifty works from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The fantastic world of monsters of Japanese tradition, through more than one hundred and fifty works from the 18th and 19th centuries.
PALAZZO DE' ROSSI
Pistoia - via de' Rossi 26 – until October 31st every day 10am-8pm; from November 1st: every day 10am-6pm – 10 euros, rid 7 - www.pistoiamusei.it
In Visita: permanent itinerary of Collections of the Twentieth Century. Until February 23rd Maria Lai: one of the most appreciated Italian artists at an international level, exhibited in the city for the first time.
MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE ‘GAIO CILNIO MECENATE’
Arezzo - Mon-Sat 9am-7.30pm, Sun and holidays 9am-2pm, first Sunday of the month 9am-7.30pm - 9 euros, reduced 5 - info www.vasari450.it
The Vasari "potters and ancient Arezzo ceramic production", exhibition curated by Maria Gatto. Homage to the Arezzo master on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of his death.
GALLERIA COMUNALE D’ARTE MODERNA E CONTEMPORANEA
Arezzo - via di San Francesco; ex Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio, via Carducci 7 - Mon-Fri 11am–6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm – 14 euros, rid 10 - www.vasari450.it
From Wed October 30 Vasari. The theater of the Virtues - until February 2
The exhibition project emphasizes the use of allegory, or that heritage of sacred and profane inventions put to good use by Vasari for the glory of Grand Duke Cosimo I, his protector from 1150 until his death.
The exhibition project emphasizes the use of allegory, or that heritage of sacred and profane inventions put to good use by Vasari for the glory of Grand Duke Cosimo I, his protector from 1150 until his death.
PALAZZO SENZA TEMPO
via Carraia 11, Peccioli (Pi) - every day 9am-8pm - free entry - until February 2
The process of valorising the artistic richness of Valdera continues with the exhibition on Lanciotto Baldanzi, “Lanciotto wanted to be a painter”, curated by Alberto Mugnaini.
In & Out Of The Town
weekend and more
FIERA TOSCANA DEL LAVORO
Fortezza da Basso – fieratoscanalavoro.it/offerte-di-lavoro
From Tue 8 to Thu 10 Three days to facilitate the meeting between those looking for work and companies. Operators of the ARTI network are available to conduct informative and orientation interviews, and to introduce the training courses including those for professional requalification and skills updating.
FASHION IN FLAIR
Piazza del Collegio 13, Lucca - free admission - opening hours: Fri 3pm to 8pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 8pm - www.fashioninflair.com
From Fri 4 to Sun 6 at the Real Collegio di Lucca the autumn edition of Fashion in Flair, a regular event for lovers of Made in Italy craftsmanship. A prestigious showcase for 112 selected Italian artisans, representatives of high-end Made in Italy craftsmanship in its many forms and expressions.
INTERNET FESTIVAL
Pisa, various locations – free entry – full program internetfestival.it
From Thu 10 to Sun 13 in Pisa 14th edition dedicated to the deepening of the relationship between our society and the digital world. This year the focus is on generative capacity, thinking robots, sustainability and technology.
LIBROPOLIS
Chiostro di Sant’Agostino – via Sant’Agostino 1, Pietrasanta - free entry - info and program on libropolis.org
From Fri 11 to Sun 13 in Pietrasanta in the Chiostro di Sant’Agostino the event of independent publishing. the title of the VIII edition is The End of Illusions. Three days of books, exhibitions, concerts, screenings, incursions and cultural duels.
ARTIGIANI IN VILLA
Villa il Padule - via del Padule 33 Bagno a Ripoli (FI) - free admission - 10:30am-7:30pm – info Fb Strana.mente events; Ig strana.mente events; strana.mente@live.it
Sat 19, Sun 20, high-end craftsmanship market exhibition, two days of shopping in the villa and in the park. Master craftsmen will be the protagonists with their creations including jewelry, clothing, furniture and food and wine products. Street Food Trucks will also be present.
DELIRANZA
The Social Hub and Libreria Alice – viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70-72 – free admission
From Fri 11 to Sun 13, Libreria Alice will stage the first edition of the small publishing festival. Three days of music, art and books, in the spirit of being together, networking and meeting new people, creating culture and talking about politics while having fun and celebrating.
ELLEVATE HER AT NUMBER NINE HOTEL
Hotel Number Nine – via dei Conti 9 - For more information on the Gala and how to support Ellevate Her > ellevateher.org or info@ellevateher.com.
Sat 26 Gala evening of Ellevate Her association aimed at enhancing women through Art, History and Philanthropy. During the evening a silent auction will be held to raise funds with which the association continues to expand its programs.
GOD SAVE THE WINE
Serre Torrigiani - Via di Gusciana, Florence - large parking lot – ticket 35 euro on firenzespettacolo.it/store
Mon 21 the Firenze Spettacolo wine festival, directed by Andrea Gori, which every month brings over 15 wineries to exceptional locations for a social evening to discover the best wine producers in Italy to be tasted in combination with the recipes and dishes of the locations that host it.
SAKE DAYS
Conventino - via Giano della Bella 20 - from 11am to 8pm - entrance 15 euros with free silkscreened glass, tasting masterclass from 15, 25 to 35 euros which includes entrance with silkscreened glass - reservations and complete program on firenzesakeday.com
Sun 6 a day dedicated to the Japanese world of Sake with exhibitors located in the various rooms and then talks, masterclasses, tastings led by teachers of the Italian Sake School.
VOLTERRAGUSTO
Volterra – 0588 86099 - free entrance - Sat 3pm-8pm, other days 10am – 8pm - info and updates volterragusto.com or infovolterragusto@gmail.com
Sat 26, Sun 27 and from Fri 1 to Sun 3 November Volterra returns to being the capital of the White Truffle and the flavors of Tuscany. Around the city there are many stalls of small local producers and then collateral activities such as trekking, tastings and the picturesque Palio dei Caci Volterrani.
TEATRO DEL MAGGIO
Piazza Vittorio Gui - 055 2779309 – shows at 8pm (unless otherwise indicated) - tickets: maggiofiorentino.com
Sun 6 Zubin Mehta, with music by Anton Bruckner.
Thu 10, 17 and Sat 26 Daniele Gatti closes the “Progetto Brahms”.
Thu 24 Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, conducted by Daniele Gatti.
ORCHESTRA DA CAMERA FIORENTINA
Auditorium di S. Stefano al Ponte (unless otherwise indicated) - Info 055 783374 / 333 7883225 also whatsapp – concerts at 9pm - tickets 10 euros, Sat 6 and Sat 7 15/20 euros (reduced student, over 65 and Unicoop Firenze members); www.orchestrafiorentina.it
Sun 6, Mon 7, last appointment for the Orchestra Season with music by Wagner, Mozart and Schubert.
Sun 20, Mon 21 Giuseppe Lanzetta, conducts a program dedicated largely to Giovanni Bottesini, the “Paganini of the double bass”.
Sun 27, Mon 28 Bruno Canino, in two evenings in the name of Beethoven.
Wed 30 at the Cenacolo di Santa Croce the Quintet of the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina, in music by Mozart and Beethoven.
ORCHESTRA DELLA TOSCANA
Various locations - info 055 212320 - concerts at 9pm - tickets TicketOne and www.orchestradellatoscana.it
Wed 16 at the Mandela Forum Diego Ceretta conducts music by Tchaikovsky,
Fri 18 at Palazzo Wanny Diego Ceretta conducts music by Vivaldi with the strings of the ORT.
AMICI DELLA MUSICA
Various locations - 055 607440 - tickets: www.amicimusicafirenze.it
Sat 12 at the Teatro della Pergola piano recital by Beatrice Rana, music by Mendelssohn, Brahms and Ravel.
Sat 19 at the Pergola it's the turn of Jin Ju at the piano music by Chopin.
Sun 20 at the MAD – Murate Art District, concert dedicated to the composer Marco Stroppa.
Sat 26 at the Pergola Kim Bomsori at the violin and Julia Okruashvili at the piano.
Sun 27 at Teatro Niccolini Tetraktis Percussioni.
FLORENCE GUITAR FESTIVAL
MAD – Murate Art District - concerts at 9pm (unless otherwise indicated) - info and complete program: www.florenceguitarfestival.it
From Thu 10 to Sun 13 Four intense days full of activities, under the guidance of the Artistic Director Ganesh Del Vescovo, with great guitar players, young talents, students of all ages and levels from middle schools, music schools and music high schools in the area, and master luthiers.
H/EARTHBEAT
Info and tickets 055 240397 - www.eventimusicpool.it
Fri 4 at Teatro di Fiesole, meeting with Seun Kuti dedicated to his new album *Heavier Yet (Lays the Crownless Head)*
Tue 15 at Teatro Puccini, Letizia Fuochi pays homage to Chavela Vargas; at 9:15 pm a mystical musical project, where Ginevra Di Marco's ballads meet those of Enzo Avitabile.
Sun 20 at 9 pm at InStabile, the Ndox Electrique.
Fri 25 at 9 pm at the Teatro Florida, Gherardi & Vertunni.
Sun 27 at 9.15 pm at the Puccini, the Dhoad, between music, dance and acrobatics.
How to use the listings
Listings are arranged thematically and offer a selection of the most interesting events each month.
Discounted
or half priced tickets can be obtained directly at the theaters with
Firenze Spettacolo's coupons https://www.firenzespettacolo.it/store/
Events,
prices and times listed are occasionally subject to change and
cancellation, so phone ahead if you want to be absolutely sure.
For
more details, (in Italian), of what's happening in Florence this month,
Firenze Spettacolo listings are divided into sections. Days of the week are abbreviated as follows: lun (Mon); mar (Tue);
mer (Wed); gio (Thu); ven (Fri); sab (Sat); dom (Sun). Times are always
di the 24-hour clock.
Florence Night Map: Restaurants and clubs open around midnight (see contents page 4-5 in the magazine).
