Best events in Florence this week October 31-November 7, 2024

Vasari: Il teatro delle virtù

Over 100 works go on display to mark the 450th anniversary of the death of Giorgio Vasari, as part of the ‘Arezzo: the city of Vasari’ programme. Featuring loans from the MET, Louvre, Uffizi and Albertina, the exhibition curated by Cristina Acidini with the collaboration of Alessandra Baroni places an emphasis on the use of allegory.

Inside Klimt

Immerse yourself in the world of Gustav Klimt with a completely renewed 360-degree multimedia show by Crossmedia, directed by Stefano Fake. The 35-minute multisensory experience fuses art, history and technology to transform the deconsecrated church with artworks by the Austrian symbolist painter.

La Nona Casa

La Nona Casa is an initiative by Cooperativa Sociale Fiordaliso ONLUS in cooperation with Around The Walk to raise funds for the renovation of a shelter for women and children who are victims of violence. Volunteers walk from Cuneo to Rome to collect donations and spread awareness through themed workshops. Welcome them at The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini, in Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70-72, to listen to their experiences and support the project with PartyBag and music by Bioritmo.

Textile Arts Fair

Fiera delle arti tessili (Textile Arts fair) comes to piazza Santa Croce from November 2-3, dedicated to locally made, high-quality materials. Mani Tese participate with a sustainable fashion catwalk.

Komorebi, the light that filters

Stazione Utopia curates the project as part of Autunno Fiorentino, packing together a busy calendar of workshops and performances in the name of social inclusion. Taking place across the city, dance, theatre, family shows and more invite all audiences. Free admission.

Festival dei Popoli

One of the oldest documentary film festivals in Europe, the Festival dei Popoli is celebrating its 65th edition, with a multifaceted program made up of 86 films by mostly female directors.

The Florence Fragment Collection

November 4 marks the anniversary of the severe flood that saturated the city in 1966. Decades after the event, its continued presence in Florentine memory has evolved into artistic creations made from the irreparable artifacts washed up in the city. Referred to as a “Modern Mud Angel”, in reference to the volunteers who worked tirelessly to save artistic treasures from ruin, the former Irish model Jean O’Reilly Barlow takes lost church artifacts saved from the 1966 flood of Florence and transforms them into sculptural works of art with the Florence Fragment Collection, embodying a message of What was weathered and worn is now reimagined and reborn. What was lost is now found. A presentation will be held on November 4 in memory of the flood.

Drift

A site-specific installation comes to the Renaissance courtyard, created by Dutch artist duo, DRIFT, who offer their perspective on the interaction between humans, nature and space with each visitor becoming immersed in a multisensory experience.

Fringe

Basho’s Promise presents Fringe, a selection of paintings by Charles Laib Bitton. By appointment only, contact@bashospromise.com. Self-consciousness and introspection take centre stage, with both small and large-format paintings capturing the model in moments between poses.

France Odeon

Lovers of French film, language and culture await this annual appointment to immerse themselves in all things français. Artistic and social changes across the country are traced in the various screenings, accompanied by book presentations, photography exhibitions, talks and meetings with actors.

Lucca Comics & Games

The highly anticipated festival brings fans to the city donning all kinds of cosplay, with the fun and games filling the streets to celebrate comics, games, video games, cinema, TV and illustrations. Keep an eye out for areas like ‘Japan Town’ and the manga section, with events this year under the theme of ‘The Butterfly Effect’.

Madama Butterfly

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino brings Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece to the spectacular stage this autumn, an unforgettable drama that recounts the story of a young geisha seduced and abandoned by an American naval officer.

L'ultimo sigillo

An immersive exhibition allows viewers to examine the habit of Saint Francis and his journey from Mount La Verna to the city of Florence on the occasion of the 8th century anniversary of the stigmata of Saint Francis.

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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