THINGS TO DO IN MÜ: 24 FEBRUARY - 02 MARCH

Time to move on. Really sorry we skipped the previous weekend, but being both born in Ukraine, we couldn't think of anything else but the events in Kiev during the last few days. Hopefully things have changed for the better now. So here's to a new week of great international cultural events in Munich!


Monday, 24 February:
RUSSIAN POLITICAL CABARET: Something for our Russian speaking followers: An evening with Victor Shenderovich, an outspoken critic of the Putin regime and a highly gifted, popular satirist and writer. Kulturzentrum Gorod, 7.30PM, tickets are 15€ (don't be late, a full house is very likely).

Tuesday, 25 February:
MAKE FRIENDS: Come and meet new people at the Couch Surfer's weekly meeting, which will be held at Kulturjurte this time. Bring your traveling or CS experience pictures, take part in laughing yoga exercises, have a beer and dance to the music! Kulturjurte is a unique project in Munich, which uses empty spaces for concerts, art installations, food sharing campaigns and all sorts of alternative projects! Currently they reside in the abandoned factory of the “Isartalbahn” in Thalkirchen, Benediktibeurerstr. 22. Starts at 7pm.

Wednesday, 26 February:
DESIGN EVENTS: The Munich Creative Business Week is in town. Spread over several locations, it includes talk, exhibitions and workshops ranging from architecture and industrial design to experimental art installations and maker initiatives. Recommended on Wednesday: an pop-up creative lab organised by Nürnberger FabLab, at the BMW Welt - Doppelkegel, Am Olympiapark 1. From 9am until 6pm.
On Thursday our hackers-friends will introduce you to the world of 3D printing at Werk 1, and the brand new hacker space Munich Maker Lab. See the full programme online here or a PDF-version here.

Thursday, 27 February:
GEEKY TALKS: At last! After a long winter break another Nerd Nite is awaiting us! (We've already mentioned them previously.) An evening with three experts who talk about their passions. This time you will get the chance to hear about the history of mainframe computers by Wolfgang Stief, sea-devils and their illumination by Julia Schmidt-Petersen, and early history of sound reproduction by Karl Bruckmaier. The first and the third topics sound especially intriguing for such media history geeks as we happen to be. Neuraum, Arnulfstr. 17. Tickets 5€. Starts at 7.30pm.

Friday, 28 February:
BICYCLE REPAIR: Bike Kitchen (which we once described in this post) visits Kulturjurte. This is where you can get advise and help with repairing your bike. There will also be a concert by a garage band Travel in Space, and a bicycle-themed light installation. Free, just turn up. Starts at 5.30pm.

Saturday, 01 March: 
IMPROV-THEATRE: Haven't been to a theatre performance for a long time? Or always wanted to experience theatre in a new way? Mixxit ImproShow sounds like a huge fun! Come to an evening of laughter, where you co-create the things happening on the stage! Ars Musica, Plinganserstr. 6. Tickets 12€/10€. Starts at 8pm. 

EXHIBITION: 25 artists from 50 countries invite you to their exhibition "Elements of Nature" at Halle50, Domargkstr. 33. We especially recommend to have a look at the amazing Jazz ceramics by our friend Tania Borushko. The show will be on until the 9 March. Free entry, starts at 7pm.

Sunday, 02 March:
CINEMA: Philomena with our beloved Dame Judi Dench is finally out! Cinema will be screening it in English for a nice morning price of just 6,50€. Get your ticket at the ticket office (Nymphenburgerstr. 31), or online. Starts at 10.30am.


By the way, the schools in Bavaria will have a Fasching break next week, and if you still don't know what to do with your kids (age 10-14), here is a great suggestion: sign up for a free workshop at Lothringer 13, lead by the artists Stefan Wischnewski and Anna Blumenkranz, dedicated to the current exhibition "Antwort der Dinge" where kids can experiment with textiles, electronics and every-day objects, and create speaking creatures. Materials cost 7€, runs from 10am until 5pm. Hurry, there are only two places left! To sign up write an e-mail until 26 February to vermittlung@lothringer13.de.

Radl Bazi at Bike Kitchen.

THINGS TO DO IN MÜ: 16 DECEMBER - 22 DECEMBER

It seems like we'll be having another snow-less warm Christmas this year. So no excuses for sitting around at home, while the sun is shining. Here is our special list of things to see & do this week in Munich!

Monday, 16 December:
IMPROV-THEATRE: BAKE THIS - Munich's first improvisation theatre in English is performing at Hot Shot, where you can have a huge steak or a huge burger and enjoy their show last show for this year. Starts at 8pm.

Tuesday, 17 December:
EXPLORE THE STARS: The Volkssternwarte is offering tours called "Münchner Sternstunden". Have a look at the observatory and watch the starts over Munich through a telescope, lay back at the planetarium and learn everything about the solar system and its planets. Starts at 8pm, tickets 5€/3€.

Wednesday, 18 December:
ARTS & TALK: Lothringer13 Shop hosts a series of art workshops / talks / events called Munich/Blackness. This week Jay Rutledge will be taking over the stage, a journalist with a focus on Africa. Starts at 7pm. Free, just turn up.

Thursday, 19 December:
MUSIC: 8 Musicians from Munich, Heidelberg and Paris play Gipsy Jazz in Kunstbar und Lesesaal Provisorium. Join for a relaxed evening of improvisation and drinks. Starts at 7pm.

Friday, 20 December:
CREATIVE NETWORKING: It's this time of the month! Another inspiring session of Creative Mornings is coming up, and this month's topic is "Make" with an artist duo Leo and Bjørn who will be giving insights into their creative practice. It's free, but register now to ensure a seat! From 8.30am until 10am.

Saturday, 21 December:
SOFT CIRCUIT WORKSHOP: If you still need some unique hand-made Christmas presents or just want to stay away from the crowds in huge shops and get crafty in good company, this is your chance! Come to Anna's soft circuit workshop at the FabLab and make a glowing Christmas card, a Christmas tree toy or a winter monster. For adults, from 1.30pm until 4.30pm, costs 30€ + 7.50€ (materials). Register by sending an e-mail to anmeldung@fablab-muenchen.de

Sunday, 22 December:
ADVENT IN WERKBOX3: It's the fourth advent and Werkbox3 will be opening its doors for a weekend of screen-printing and ink drawing workshops, a fashion show and a flea market. And it's all free.

Have a lovely week everyone!

THINGS TO DO IN MÜ: 2 DECEMBER - 6 DECEMBER

Winter has arrived. The roofs and trees are covered with snow, small crowds are shivering at the bus stops as they watch the crazy cyclists go by on snow-covered bicycle lanes. Perfect time for spending the evenings at home on the sofa with a nice cuppa and your telly. We really don't blame you if that's how you feel, for we feel the same. So this is just a small reminder of what you'd be missing out on this week!

Monday, 2 December:
SAUDADE: Get into winter mood with Portugal's Queen of Fado. The wonderful Mariza and her Band will bring sad but beautiful Portuguese songs from the streets of Lisbon to the philharmonic hall at Gasteig (8pm, tickets from 34EUR)

Tuesday, 3 December:
ARTS EXHIBITIONS: From time to time, checking out the arts exhibitions beyond the walls of Munich's established museums can be really rewarding. We suggest to do it today, starting with the "Brainy Days" exhibition by the amazing artist duo Herakut in the muca. Then, at 5.30PM, head to lothringer13 for a public tour of "A piece that nobody needs" by Pratchaya Phinthong.

Wednesday, 4 December:
TOLLWOOD & FILM: The Tollwood winter festival has started last week, featuring a gazillion of food stalls, bazaar tents, shows, concerts, kids activities etc. The socially critical motto of this year's festival is "artgerecht" (species-appropriate husbandry), so don't miss the chance to combine a leisurely visit with experiencing how the live in a battery farm from a hen's perspective (check out the impressive artist installation right at the centre of the festival area)! Here you can scroll through the December program day by day (or click on any particular day at the top of the page). The ENCORE PLUSVIEX street theatre today at 5PM looks weird enough to arouse our interest!

OTHER CHRISTMAS FAIRS: If you think Tollwood is too crowded or too far away or simply too Tollwood, but still want to enjoy a nice cup of Glühwein and spend some money on cute Christmas junk - easy enough! Just check the full list of Christmas fairs in Munich provided by the city and pick the one you prefer.

Thursday, 5 December:
FILM & MUSEUM BIRTHDAY: The Filmmuseum celebrates its 50th birthday! A full week of celebrations ends tonight with a "Zuschauerkino" special that promises to be quite exceptional! First, five movies by renowned directors of today that had been "discovered" in the "Zuschauerkino" over the last 50 years will be screened, including Werner Schroeter and Wim Wenders. After that, the "Zuschauerkino" of today will be screened. The only rule that applies to the films (preselected by a jury) is a maximum length of 13 minutes. The film makers will be present and there will be a Q&A after the screenings. Filmmuseum, 7pm, tickets from 5EUR.

Friday, 6 December:
ARTS TILL LATE: Villa Stuck, the arts museum located in a historic building designed by Franz Stuck, is open until 10PM every first Friday of the month. Moreover, from 6 till 10pm the entrance to all exhibition and the historic rooms is free! The FRIDAY LATE openings are also often accompanied by live acts, DJs and guided tours through the historic rooms. Don't forget to try the "Sünde Cocktail" (sin cocktail) at the museum café!

Weekend will follow in a separate post!

THINGS TO DO IN MÜ THIS WEEK: 28 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER

A little late (once again), here is how we would spend each night of the week if we had the time. For more inspiration, here's what Rachel has come up with for the next week in her beautiful blog.

Monday, 28 October:  
SPORTS: Lederhosentraining in the English Garden. You need to wear traditional Bavarian Tracht if you go. Free, just turn up at the surfing point. Starts at 7PM every Monday.
 
Tuesday, 29 October:  
INDIA AND ROMANIA IN PICTURES:  Last week of the Double Feature Photography Exhibition  featuring works by Romanian photographer Mircea Nicolae and Indian photographer Anum Mathew Thomas in Lothringer13. For those of you who have never been there, also a chance to get to know the great exhibition space in Haidhausen and get inspiration for your own projects.

CREATIVE NITE: It's the 11th Creative Nite, where speakers present their projects. Prepare to meet journalists, knitters, musicians and others. Lamentohalle, Dachauer Straße 112d. 20PM, free entry.

Wednesday, 30 October:
FLEA MARKET: The city library for kids and young people will be giving away books, CDs, board games, teaching material, etc. for a little donation. Gasteig, Rosenheimer Str. 5. Free, just turn up, 10AM - 7PM. 
 

Thursday, 31 October: 
SING-ALONGS WITH GERTI: The legendary Gerti, the soul of the iconic Fraunhofer Shoppenstube that has recently fallen victim to gentrification, invites you to join her in the Theater im Fraunhofer for another hearty evening full of music, cheerfulness and sing-alongs. 20PM, free entry.

Friday, 01 November:  

I FEEL LUCKY MOVIE NIGHT: The Cinema theatre in the Nymphenburgerstr. has been one of the prime addresses for the English speaking community in Munich for a very long time. It's Sneak Previews have become a great tradition. If you are lucky, you get to see some amazing movies a long time before its German release date. If you are less lucky, well, the nachos are still great and at least you can tell your date that you didn't choose the rubbish you just saw. 23.15PM, tickets are 7EUR if you buy in advance. 
 

Saturday, 02 November: 
GAMES: Spielwiesn is a huge fair, where you can try out the newest board and parlour games. It's taking place from 1-3 Nov. On Saturday there will be a night of games: from 5PM until 11PM the tickets are just 5EUR. More on opening hours and tickets here.

Sunday, 03 November: 

POETRY SLAM:  Poetry Slam in Substanz, Ruppertstr. 28. Five local and five international slam-poets compete to present the most elaborate poetry. In the end the audience chooses the winner. Moderation: Ko Bylanzky, DJ: Misanthrop. 8PM, tickets 6EUR.