Best events in Florence this week October 3-10, 2024

Here’s our round-up for October 3-10, 2024.

From Chinese film festivals to flower markets and ceramics fairs, here’s our pick of what’s on this week.

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Until April 2
EXHIBITIONS

Retroscena

Stories of resistance and dissidence in the Della Ragione Collection is the theme chosen for the latest show at Museo Novecento, curated by Sergio Risaliti, Eva Francioli and Chiara Toti. The rooms of the first floor will be dedicated to 20th-century artists who lived, suffered or opposed the policies of the regime in the 1930s and ‘40s, including Scipione, Mario Mafai, Renato Guttoso and Emilio Vedova.

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6 October 2024 - 7 October 2024
CONCERTS

I Found my Horn

The recently relaunched historic theatre under the direction of Hershey Felder intrigues with a fascinating programme that this week sees a musical play titled ‘I Found My Horn’ starring Jonathan Guy Lewis. The one-man musical play tells the story of a man who tries to make music again, confronting his entire existence, as he comes across the French horn of his childhood in the midst of a midlife crisis.

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Until February 2
EXHIBITIONS

Louis Fratino - Satura

The Annapolis-born artist is the subject of a monographic show that consists of 60-plus artworks inspired by time spent in Rome, Milan, Genoa, and along the Tuscan coast, with an at times explicit approach to the paintings covering household items and everyday queer life.

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Until November 13
PHOTOGRAPHY

Disclosures

Photographs by Scottish artist Grace Lambert Phillips, curated by French art historian Thierry Morel, director and curator of the Hermitage Museum Foundation in St. Petersburg, go on display in the restaurant by the Ponte Vecchio. The works reveal the subtle elegance of hidden perspectives, with the exhibition also including two paintings by Jack Vettriano, on show for the first time.

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10 October 2024
CULTURE

Cib'aria - Japan

Cib’aria organize an evening dedicated to Japan with a cooking class and dinner by Chef Taeko Sato with Gyoza, Okonomiyaki and Onighiri accompanied by a sakè tasting hosted by Giovanni Baldini, teacher at the Italian Sake School. During the evening, music, readings, and Haiku with a perspective over the golden age of Japanese cinema can be experienced.

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5 October 2024 - 6 October 2024
CRAFTS

International Ceramics Fair

Taking place from October 5-6, the 25th edition of the International Ceramics Fair in piazza Santa Croce hosts over 90 Italian and European ceramists who present a wide variety of ceramic techniques, from stoneware and porcelain to majolica and lustre. Each artisan shares their creative flair and unique style through a series of workshops and demonstrations that bring visitors closer to the craft.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays
POLITICS

Vote from Abroad

Vote from Abroad is a non-partisan organization that will have volunteers in two locations in Florence available to assist US voters to register to vote and to update their registration if they are already registered. After ballots have been received, they will assist voters in submitting their completed ballots. The locations will be staffed weekly until the election, from 3.30-5.30pm at the Shake Cafè on via Cavour on Tuesdays, and from 6-8pm on Thursdays at Le Murate Caffè Letterario.

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2 October 2024 - 5 October 2024
PUBLISHING

Indie Unconference

Helping authors find their way in the world of independent publishing is the fourth annual Indie Unconference, an international gathering of authors and industry leaders who are forming and shaping the fast-growing world of independent publishing.

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3 October 2024 - 4 October 2024
NIGHTLIFE

Arachel Dolphie presents 1920s Havana

Daisy’s Dinner Shows delight on Thursdays and Fridays. Arachel Dolphie’s latest new show takes you on a grand tour of the elegant and roaring 1920s in Havana. With the 6 piece Daisy’s Cuban Band and vocalist Laraine Canizares, enjoy a night of dress up, dance and elegant swagger and enter a world of yesterday immortalised in time and brought to you by one of Cuba’s greatest musicians, savouring the seasonal menu at the Hotel Number Nine bistro.

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4 October 2024 - 6 October 2024
LITERARY

Firenze Books

Books for all ages and interests come under one enormous roof with book presentations, readings, workshops for children, and talks for parents and educators. Free entry.

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4 October 2024 - 6 October 2024
GARDENING

Plants and flowers market exhibition

Held for over 170 years, the unusual, beautiful and local are brought together with over 75 exhibitors from all over Italy. Free workshops and courses can be enjoyed, giving the green fingered a chance to show off their skills or bring budding enthusiasts closer to becoming prolific planters.

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8 October 2024
TALKS

Restoration Conversations at the Sant'Orsola Museum

Presenter Linda Falcone speaks with the director of the Sant’Orsola Museum, Morgane Lucquet Laforgue, about the former convent that’s set to become a permanent hub for art, culture and craftsmanship. The online broadcast takes place at 7pm on October 8, on YouTube.

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3 October 2024
EAT

Maritozzo Day

Iginio Massari (via de’Vecchietti 3-5) presents an experience that celebrates one of the most beloved Italian desserts on October 3. Book your spot to meet with the expert pastry chefs of Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria to fill and decorate your maritozzi directly at the table. Reservations required by emailing maritozzoday@iginiomassari.it and specifying your name, number of people and desired time slot.

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2 October 2024 - 6 October 2024
CINEMA

FánHuā Chinese Film Festival

Five days of full immersion into the best of Chinese cinema cover everything from the classics to more recent productions. The title means ‘Variety of blooming flowers’, reflecting on the varied and flourishing film production in China. The fourth edition features special events like the Tuscan-Chinese cooking workshop at Teatro del Sale, which will be followed by a Dragon Dance in piazza Sant’Ambrogio.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

A songwriter’s showcase titled When Austin Met Florence comes to Nana Bianca, piazza Cestello 10, on October 4. Singers include Charlie Sexton, Jane Bryant, Clader Allen and Janie Price aka Bird. Free entry.

 

St. James Episcopal Church hold a blessing for animals at 11am on October 6 to commemorate the feast of St. Frances and his love of animals. Everyone is invited to bring their beloved pets or creatures, whatever they may be, as long as they are contained or on a lead.

From September 28
EXHIBITIONS

Contemporary art at Manifattura Tabacchi

Manifattura Tabacchi inaugurate three new exhibitions at 6.30pm on September 28. Photographs of the former tobacco factory by the internationally renowned Massimo Listri go on display until November 14 at Building 11. The final exhibition of the WONDERFUL! art research programme, titled ‘Even in a castle you can fall’ will be in the Caveau space until November 10, presenting the work of artists Friedrich Andreoni, Lucia Cantò, Benedetta Fioravanti and Giovanna Repetto. Finally, the Toast Project Space sees Amitai Romm’s ‘Influencer Sarcophagus’ until November 3, alluding to the design of systems for organizing matter. Free admission for all exhibitions.

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28 September 2024 - 6 October 2024
ANTIQUES

Florence International Antiques Biennial

One of the most important events on Florence’s cultural calendar dedicated to Italian art is set to return with 80 galleries and 14 prestigious international participants. The 33rd edition of BIAF will be housed on the banks of the Arno at Palazzo Corsini from September 28 to October 6. Following a successful 2022 edition that attracted over 25,000 visitors, the 2024 iteration is expected to impress, showcasing the best in ancient, modern and contemporary Italian art.

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Experiences

Tours + Experiences

The Big Game 2025 at Hard Rock Cafe Florence

Live of the Annual Match from the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans (Louisiana) on February 9, 2025. Hip-hop and Modern dance show by Florence Dance Center from 11:00pm on. Live streaming starts at 12:00am ...

Tours + Experiences

Vasari Corridor visits

Following 8 years of restoration, the world famous Vasari Corridor has finally reopened to the public! Let’s have a walk inside this historic gallery. Visits are in small groups of ...

Tours + Experiences

Welcome to The Art of Style

Welcome to The Art of Style, where art, fashion, wellness, and personal transformation come together. The gallery is designed as an immersive experience—from rotating art exhibits and transformative clothing to ...

Tours + Experiences

Perfume making workshop: create your own signature perfume

Create your personalized perfume with perfumer Silvia Madari as she guides you through the secrets of fragrances. Book into one of our open workshops or create a private experience for ...

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