Celestial wonders and explorations of the cosmos are covered as well as top-class classical concerts and unmissable markets.
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Here’s our round-up for January 11-18, 2024.
Celestial wonders and explorations of the cosmos are covered as well as top-class classical concerts and unmissable markets.
Share your events with The Florentine: events@theflorentine.net
Visitors are taken on a journey through the past and future of astronomy in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s Assayer. Interactive installations and immersive projections grant a new way of looking at the universe with the stars, planets and their satellites the subject of this scientific exhibition.
Style takes over the city as the 105th edition of the twice-yearly male fashion fair returns to Fortezza da Basso. The unmissable occasion for all fashionistas sees leading international figures make their way to Florence, with 835 brands showcasing their winter collections, 43% of which come from abroad. Guest designers Steven Stockey-Daley and Luca Magliano feature, with the theme this edition being PittiTime. Pitti Bimbo 98 follows from January 17-19, switching the focus to kiddies wear, with the first edition of the Petite Parade.
Photographer Alessandro Messina displays his “anti-portrait” project, exploring the concept of absence and the search for balance through the downsizing of the ego. Loneliness as something we deal with every day is expressed through the protagonists in his shots as the works on display in the former bomb shelter create an intriguing experience.
From January 14, The Social Hub (viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70/72) hosts an all-you-can-eat brunch with live music and entertainment on Sundays from 11.30am to 3pm, kicking off with a Drag brunch with The Shade, followed by Sinedades live music on January 21, and Bioritmo on January 28. The brunch with entertainment costs 25 euro (drinks not included).
Works by Nancy Lupo come to the creative space as everyday materials are turned into profound installations, challenging conventional perceptions. Natural light is used by the artist with artificial illumination avoided so that the art and the environment can interplay, aligning with the artist’s focus on blurring the line between natural and the man-made.
Following the Florence Biennale which took place at the Fortezza da Basso last October, the winners at the international exhibition of contemporary art and design will be displayed at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts.
14 January 2024
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sant’Ambrogio market with a delicious lunch costing 10 euro with no booking required. Your ticket includes a small ticket, with all profits donated to the Sipario Association.
The Occidental Glee Club from the USA, conducted by Desiree La Vertu, will perform a free concert that also features the local Florentine female choir, Menura Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Maestro Edoardo Materassi. The rich and eclectic repertoire varies from Vivaldi and Strauss to gospel and traditional songs. Taking place at 4.30pm, reservations are recommended. Email: performancesbooking@gmail.com.
25hours Hotel in piazza San Paolino relaunches film screenings in their plush Cinema Paradiso. Held every Wednesday at 7.30pm from January 17, pick up your popcorn and drinks onsite and settle into the sumptuous surroundings.
Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino will host a performance of Edward Grieg’s Peer Gynt at 8pm on January 16 and 17, with the orchestra and choir of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
The Fiercolina is held from 9am to 2pm on January 14 in piazza del Carmine, bringing together products from small-scale organic and natural farmers, as well as hand-made crafts.
The popular ice skating rink pops up from December 8 to January 15, said to be the largest rink in Tuscany. Skaters dash through the spectacular setting from 10am to midnight. While there, don’t miss the chance to take a spin on the 55-meter-high panoramic wheel, which will be on site from December 8 to June 10. Not a fan of heights? There’s a fabulous Christmas village with specially curated activities for families and children, as well as plenty of food stalls and more. The fun doesn’t stop there! From May 1 to June 10 there will be other attractions in place of the Christmassy-vibes, taking on a spring theme.
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