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Events in Riga APRIL | MAY | JUNE 2019 ER E R EVENTS IN RIGA APRIL | MAY | JUNE 2019

CONTENTS

2 Event Calendar

12 Events

34 Exhibitions

44 List of venue addresses

Riga Tourist Information Centres At the Riga Tourist Information Centre (Rātslaukums 6), you can receive more information, as well as tickets to most of the events mentioned. Rātslaukums 6. Phone: +371 67037900 Kaļķu iela 16. Phone: +371 67227444

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This information has been prepared on 04.03.2019. The Riga Tourism Development Bureau is not responsible for any changes made by event organisers. On national holidays (19.04., 21.04., 22.04., 01.05., 04.05., 06.05., 24.06.2019.), certain locations may be closed or have shortened working hours. EVENT CALENDAR

Date Time Event Venue Pg.

APRIL Concerto Piccolo — enjoy the unique 01.04. 12:00-12:20 sound of the Riga Dome organ in 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 12 minutes Latvian National Opera 01.04. 19:00 Baltic Ballet Festival – Gala Concert 12 and Ballet 03.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

03.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

04.04. 19:00 Riga Jazz Stage 2019 Splendid Palace 12 Spring music festival Windstream. 04.04. 19:00 VEF Culture Palace 13 Concert – Voices of Spring. 05.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

05.04. 19:00 Riga Jazz Stage 2019 Splendid Palace 12 Matīss Čudars and the Latvian Radio 05.04. 19:00 Spikeri Concert Hall 13 Big Band 06.04. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

06.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Culture centre 06.04. 16:00 Aperitif concert – Him and Her 13 "Ziemeļblāzma" 06.04. 19:00 Riga Jazz Stage 2019 Splendid Palace 12

08.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Concert by the Georgian show ballet Lelo 08.04. 19:00 Riga Congress Centre 14 and Givi Kbilashvili Folk and bluegrass band The Brothers Comatose featuring special guests Culture centre 09.04. 19:30 14 Deniss Pashkevich and Jolanta "Ziemeļblāzma" Gulbe-Pashkevicha 10.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Baltic Ballet Festival. Chinese classical 10.04. 19:00 dance performance Beauty Beyond Words VEF Culture Palace 14 (Beijing) 11.04. 19:00 Concert – Music for Inspiration Small Guild 14 Spring music festival Windstream. 11.04. 19:00 VEF Culture Palace 14 Concert – Marco Polo. Stories of India. International Automotive Industry Trade Ķīpsala International 12.04. 10:00-19:00 15 Fair "Auto 2019" Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 12.04. 19:00 Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales. 15 and Ballet 12.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

12.04. 20:00 Dagamba feat Tchaikovsky Arena Riga 15 International Automotive Industry Trade Ķīpsala International 13.04. 10:00-19:00 15 Fair "Auto 2019" Exposition Centre 13.04. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13 The culture-laden Spikeri 13.04. 11:00-16:00 Riga Flea Market 15 Quarter and promenade 13.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

2 Date Time Event Venue Pg. Latvian National Opera 13.04. 19:00 Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales. 15 and Ballet 13.04. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 15 Ziemeļblāzma Cultural Center's Spring Culture centre 13.04. 19:00 16 Ball "Ziemeļblāzma" Sinfonietta Rīga. Mozart’s Symphony and 13.04. 19:00 Great Guild 16 Haydn’s Cello Concerto International Automotive Industry Trade Ķīpsala International 14.04. 10:00-17:00 15 Fair "Auto 2019" Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 14.04. 15:00 Opera La Bohème and Ballet Solo concert by Ilona Bagele – Cantando Latvian National Opera 14.04. 18:30 16 y amando and Ballet 15.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

15.04. 20:00 Bullet For My Valentine in concert Palladium Rīga 16

17.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

17.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 17.04. 19:00 Opera Faust and Ballet 19.-22.04. Easter events and concerts in Riga Riga 16 Swing festival – Latvia Swinging in 19.-21.04. Sigulda 17 Sigulda Spring music festival Windstream. Good 19.04. 19:00 St.John's Church in Riga 17 Friday concert. Good Friday concert – Stabat Mater. The 19.04. 20:00 Riga Dome Cathedral 17 Latvian Radio Choir and Sinfonietta Rīga. 20.04. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

20.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 20.04. 19:00 Opera Nabucco and Ballet Easter at the Ethnographic Open-Air Latvian Ethnographic 21.04. 10:00-16:00 17 Museum Open-air Museum 21.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Easter at the Ethnographic Open-Air Latvian Ethnographic 22.04. 10:00-16:00 17 Museum Open-air Museum 22.-28.04. Riga Restaurant week Riga’s restaurants 18

22.04. 13:00-13:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

24.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Uzvaras parks (Victory 24.04. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) Latvian National Opera 24.04. 19:00 Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales. 15 and Ballet 24.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 25.04. 19:00 Opera L’incantesimo. Pagliacci 18 and Ballet International exhibition for children and Ķīpsala International 26.04. 10:00-18:00 18 parents "Children's World 2019" Exposition Centre

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. Fashion and textile fair Baltic Fashion & Ķīpsala International 26.04. 10:00-18:00 Textile Riga Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 26.04. 19:00 Ballet for the whole family "Coppélia" and Ballet 26.04. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 International exhibition for children and Ķīpsala International 27.04. 10:00-18:00 18 parents "Children's World 2019" Exposition Centre 27.04. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13 Fashion and textile fair Baltic Fashion & Ķīpsala International 27.04. 10:00-18:00 Textile Riga Exposition Centre The culture-laden Spikeri 27.04. 11:00-16:00 Riga Flea Market 15 Quarter and promenade 27.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 27.04. 19:00 Opera Carmen and Ballet International exhibition for children and Ķīpsala International 28.04. 10:00-17:00 18 parents "Children's World 2019" Exposition Centre Fashion and textile fair Baltic Fashion & Ķīpsala International 28.04. 10:00-18:00 Textile Riga Exposition Centre 28.04. 11:00-18:00 Urban Culture Festival Āgenskalns Market 18 Latvian National Opera 28.04. 12:00, 18:00 Ballet "At the Blue Danube" and Ballet Culture centre 28.04. 17:00 Deniss Pashkevich anniversary concert 19 "Ziemeļblāzma" 29.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

30.04. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12

MAY Opening of new summer season at Latvian Ethnographic 01.05. 10:00-14:00 19 Ethnographic Open-Air Museum Open-air Museum 12:00-12:20 01.05.-30.10. Concerto Piccolo Riga Dome Cathedral 12 (I-VI) Uzvaras parks (Victory 01.05. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 01.05. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19

01.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

03.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 03.05. 19:00 Opera Don Pasquale 19 and Ballet May 4 — Restoration of Independence of 04.05. Freedom Monument 20 the Republic of Latvia Sigulda, Festivity Square 04.05. 09:00-18:00 Plant Parade 20 (Svētku laukums) 04.05. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

04.05. 18:00 Concert – Dedication St.John's Church in Riga 20 Concert dedicated to Restoration of 04.05. 19:00 Great Guild 20 Latvian Independence Day – Fire-Run 05.05. Traveler Day at Ķemeri National Park Ķemeri National Park 20

4 Date Time Event Venue Pg. Sigulda, Festivity Square 05.05. 09:00-18:00 Plant Parade 20 (Svētku laukums) Latvian National Opera 05.05. 19:00 Ballet Antonija #Silmači 22 and Ballet 08.05. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19 Latvian National Opera 08.05. 19:00 Opera Madama Butterfly and Ballet 08.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 09.05. 19:00 Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales. 15 and Ballet 09.05. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22 Gardening exhibition – Garden and Ķīpsala International 10.05. 12:00-18:00 Lifestyle 2019 Exposition Centre 10.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 10.05. 19:00 Opera – the Rose of Turaida 22 and Ballet Gardening exhibition – Garden and Ķīpsala International 11.05. 10:00-18:00 Lifestyle 2019 Exposition Centre 11.05. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

11.05. 10:00-18:00 Animal Family Days in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 22

11.05. 10:00-22:00 Count of May Festival 2019 Town Hall Square 22 The culture-laden Spikeri 11.05. 11:00-16:00 Riga Flea Market 15 Quarter and promenade 11.05. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23 Latvian National Opera 11.05. 19:00 Ballet The Sleeping Beauty and Ballet 11.05. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 15

11.05. 19:00 Concert "Ave Maria" at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral Gardening exhibition – Garden and Ķīpsala International 12.05. 10:00-16:00 Lifestyle 2019 Exposition Centre 12.05. 10:00-18:00 Animal Family Days in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 22 Latvian Ethnographic 12.05. 12:00-15:00 May open-air religious service 23 Open-air Museum Uzvaras parks (Victory 15.05. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 15.05. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19

15.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

16.05. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22

16.05. 19:00 Ave Maria, concert by Olga Pjatigorska St.John's Church in Riga

17.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

17.05. 19:00 Sinfonietta Rīga season closing concert Great Guild 23 11th November 18.05. Tet Riga marathon 23 Embankment 18.05. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

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Date Time Event Venue Pg.

18.05. Night of Museums 2019 Museums of Riga 24

18.05. 17:00-23:00 Filtering the history of beer Aldaris Beer Museum 24 Folk dance ensemble Teiksma Ķīpsala International 18.05. 18:00 performance Exposition Centre 18.05. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23

18.05. 18:00-22:00 History Night at the Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 24 Night of the Museums at the Ethnographic Latvian Ethnographic 18.05. 19:00-23:00 24 Open-Air Museum Open-air Museum 11th November 19.05. Tet Riga marathon 23 Embankment International beer festival Latviabeerfest 22.05. 15:00-23:00 Vērmanes Garden Park 24 2019 Uzvaras parks (Victory 22.05. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 22.05. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19 International beer festival Latviabeerfest 23.05. 15:00-23:00 Vērmanes Garden Park 24 2019 23.05. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22 International beer festival Latviabeerfest 24.05. 12:00-03:00 Vērmanes Garden Park 24 2019 Latvian National Opera 24.05. 19:00 Opera Dialogues of the Carmelites 25 and Ballet 24.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

25.05. 10:00-16:00 Fashion and Design Day Kalnciema Quarter 25 The culture-laden Spikeri 25.05. 11:00-16:00 Riga Flea Market 15 Quarter and promenade 25.05. Jūrmala Resort Festival Jūrmala, Jomas Street 25 International beer festival Latviabeerfest 25.05. 12:00-03:00 Vērmanes Garden Park 24 2019 25.05. 18:00 Music for the flute and organ St.John's Church in Riga 25 Latvian National Opera 25.05. 19:00 Opera Dialogues of the Carmelites 25 and Ballet 26.05. 09:30-16:00 MTB cycling marathon Spieķu parks, Sigulda 25 International beer festival Latviabeerfest 26.05. 12:00-23:00 Vērmanes Garden Park 24 2019 Latvian National Opera 26.05. 19:00 Ballet La Bayadère and Ballet Laudate Dominum, concert by Olga 26.05. 19:00 Riga Dome Cathedral Pjatigorska Riga Festival. Jerusalem Symphony 26.05. 20:00 Great Guild 26 Orchestra Uzvaras parks (Victory 29.05. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 29.05. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19

29.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Latvian National Opera 29.05. 19:00 Ballet Giselle and Ballet

6 Date Time Event Venue Pg.

30.05. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22 Latvian National Opera 30.05. 19:00 Opera Carmen and Ballet 30.05. 19:00 Concert Dances of Time by Bob Chilcott St.John's Church in Riga 26

31.05.-02.06. Sigulda Town Festival 2019 Sigulda, Festivity Square 26 Latvian National Opera 31.05. 19:00 Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales. 15 and Ballet 31.05. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

JUNE Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Open Latvian Ethnographic 01.06. 09:00-18:00 26 Air Museum Open-air Museum 01.06. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

01.06. 10:00-16:00 Children's festival – Do It Yourself Kalnciema Quarter 26

01.06.-31.08. 11:45-14:00 Feeding time at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 26 Latvian National Opera 01.06. 19:00 Opera "Turandot" and Ballet Season Opening Concert of the Dzintari 01.06. 20:00 Dzintari Concert Hall 27 Concert Hall Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Open Latvian Ethnographic 02.06. 09:00-17:00 26 Air Museum Open-air Museum Latvian National Opera 02.06. 19:00 Ballet Antonija #Silmači 22 and Ballet Riga Festival. Concertgebouw Jazz 04.06. 20:00 Riga Congress Centre Orchestra and the Latvian Radio Big Band. Uzvaras parks (Victory 05.06. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 05.06. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19 Riga Opera Festival. Opera L’incantesimo. Latvian National Opera 05.06. 19:00 18 Pagliacci and Ballet 05.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Jazz in Old Town at the Small Guild Hall 06.06. 17:00 Small Guild 27 Garden Latvian National Opera 06.06. 19:00 Riga Opera Festival. Opera Don Pasquale 19 and Ballet 06.06. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22

07.06. 18:00-00:00 Night of Churches 2019 Churches in Latvia 27 Riga Opera Festival. Opera Dialogues of Latvian National Opera 07.06. 19:00 25 the Carmelites and Ballet 07.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

07.06. 21:00 Organs for two – music for organ duets St.John's Church in Riga 27 Latvia's UEFA EURO 2020 qualification 07.06. 21:45 Daugava Stadium 27 matches 08.06. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13 International Dog and Cat Show – Latvian Ķīpsala International 08.06. 10:00-18:00 27 Winner 2019 Exposition Centre

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. The culture-laden Spikeri 08.06. 11:00-16:00 Riga Flea Market 15 Quarter and promenade 08.06. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23 Riga Opera Festival. Opera – The Flying Latvian National Opera 08.06. 19:00 28 Dutchman and Ballet 08.06. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 15 International Dog and Cat Show – Latvian Ķīpsala International 09.06. 10:00-17:00 27 Winner 2019 Exposition Centre 09.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

10.06. 20:00 Sting in concert Arena Riga 28 Latvia's UEFA EURO 2020 qualification 10.06. 21:45 Daugava Stadium 27 matches Uzvaras parks (Victory 12.06. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 12.06. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19 Riga Opera Festival. Opera – The Flying Latvian National Opera 12.06. 19:00 28 Dutchman and Ballet 12.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

12.06. 20:00 Muse Arena Riga 28 Riga Festival. The Ring of Vidzeme 12.06. 20:00 musical exhibition – The Mountain Will Daile Theatre 28 Arise. Jazz in Old Town at the Small Guild Hall 13.06. 17:00 Small Guild 27 Garden Latvian National Opera 13.06. 19:00 Riga Opera Festival. Opera Don Pasquale 19 and Ballet 13.06. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22 Riga Festival. Liszt piano concerto and 13.06. 20:00 Great Guild 28 Rachmaninoff symphony Riga Opera Festival. Opera L’incantesimo. Latvian National Opera 14.06. 19:00 18 Pagliacci and Ballet 14.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 In Memoriam – concert in honor of victims 14.06. 19:00 St.John's Church in Riga 29 of communist genocide Riga Festival. The Ring of Zemgale cinema 14.06. 20:00 Daile Theatre 29 concert – In the Tides of History. 15.06. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13 Jūrmala Beach Tennis 15.06. Street Workout WC stage 29 Center at Majori Beach Latvian Ethnographic 15.06. 12:00-17:00 Day of Regions at the Open-Air museum 29 Open-air Museum 15.06. 17:00-00:30 R&B Blues Festival Ropaži open-air stage 29

15.06. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23 Riga Opera Festival. Opera Dialogues of Latvian National Opera 15.06. 19:00 25 the Carmelites and Ballet 15.06. 19:00 Concert "Ave Maria" at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral

8 Date Time Event Venue Pg. Riga Festival. Solo concert by pianist 15.06. 20:00 Great Guild 30 Vestards Šimkus. Latvian Ethnographic 16.06. 12:00-17:00 Day of Regions at the Open-Air museum 29 Open-air Museum Latvian National Opera 16.06. 19:00 Riga Opera Festival – Gala Concert 30 and Ballet Events opening Latvian traditional 18.-22.06. Riga 30 Midsummer festivities in Riga Riga Festival. The Ring of Kurzeme. Grand 18.06. 20:00 Daile Theatre 30 concert Pūt, Vējiņi! Uzvaras parks (Victory 19.06. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 19.06. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19

19.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

20.06. 16:00-23:00 Suiti Market Kalnciema Quarter 32 Jazz in Old Town at the Small Guild Hall 20.06. 17:00 Small Guild 27 Garden 20.06. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22

20.06. 19:00 Ave Maria, concert by Olga Pjatigorska St.John's Church in Riga

21.06. 09:00-17:00 Līgo! market Dome Square 32

21.06. 19:00 Summer Solstice in Turaida Turaida Museum Reserve 32

21.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Riga Festival. The Ring of Latgale. Concert 21.06. 20:00 Daile Theatre 32 exhibition For Scripture and Sound. 22.06. 10:00-16:00 Midsummer Market Kalnciema Quarter 32

22.06. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23 Līgo! festivities on November 11 23.06. 19:00-04:30 Riga 33 embankment and Dzegužkalns Uzvaras parks (Victory 26.06. 17:30 Cycling Summer 18 Park) 26.06. 18:00-23:00 Street Food Festival Kalnciema Quarter 19

26.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12 Jazz in Old Town at the Small Guild Hall 27.06. 17:00 Small Guild 27 Garden 27.06. 19:00-23:00 Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 22

28.06. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 12

29.06. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema Quarter 13

29.06. 18:00 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church St.John's Church in Riga 23

29.06. 19:00 Concert Agnus Dei Riga Dome Cathedral Musical breakfast mornings at Sigulda 30.06. 11:00-13:00 Garden of Sigulda Castle 33 Castle 30.06. 20:00 Fado Diva Ana Moura (Portugal) Dzintari Concert Hall 33

9 RĪGAS DOMES IZGLĪTĪBAS, KULTŪRAS UN SPORTA DEPARTAMENTS RĪGAS DOMES IZGLĪTĪBAS, KULTŪRAS UN SPORTA DEPARTAMENTS EVENTS

Inga Šļubovska-Kancēviča and Rihards Mačanovskis

CONCERTO PICCOLO — ENJOY THE UNIQUE SOUND OF THE RIGA DOME ORGAN IN 20 MINUTES 01.04., 03.04., 06.04., 08.04., 10.04., 13.04., 15.04., 17.04., 20.04., 24.04., 27.04., 29.04., 30.04., 01.05.-30.10. 12:00-12:20; 22.04. 13:00-13:20 Concerto Piccolo gives the opportunity to relish one of the world’s most splendid and valuable historical organs in the outstanding acoustics of Riga Dome Cathedral. The organ of the Riga Dome Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements of the art of organ building in the late Romantic Period, making it also an outstanding monument of musical history. Riga Dome Cathedral

BALTIC BALLET FESTIVAL – GALA CONCERT 01.04. 19:00 Participating in the concert will be outstanding ballet artists from the Royal Ballet of England, the Royal Danish Opera, the Hungarian National Ballet, the Czech National Ballet, the ballet stars of the Berlin State Opera and the Bolshoi Theater, the Finnish National Opera, the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater, the Estonia Theater and other opera houses. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ORGAN MUSIC CONCERT AT RIGA DOME 03.04., 05.04., 12.04., 17.04., 21.04., 24.04., 26.04., 01.05., 03.05., 08.05., 10.05., 15.05., 17.05., 24.05., 29.05., 31.05., 05.06., 07.06., 09.06., 12.06., 14.06., 19.06., 21.06., 26.06., 28.06. 19:00 Experienced Latvian organ players, as well as guests from many other countries participate in concerts of organ music. This offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the most splendid and valuable historic organs in the outstanding acoustics of the Riga Dome Cathedral. The Riga Dome Cathedral organ belongs to the highest achievements of organ building of the late Romanticism period and is an excellent monument to the history of music. Riga Dome Cathedral

RIGA JAZZ STAGE 2019 04.04., 05.04., 06.04. 19:00 The international jazz artist contest Riga Jazz Stage 2019 will also usual assemble emerging jazz stars from all over the world and invite jazz lovers to experience the creative atmosphere of the contest, discover new artists and enjoy surprising and unheard-of sounds. Riga Jazz Stage takes place in two categories – Jazz Vocal, a classic of the contest, and an instrumental category that changes from year to year. 2019 will present artists competing in the category Jazz Piano. Splendid Palace, www.rigajazz.lv

12 Fair at Kalnciema Quarter

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL WINDSTREAM. CONCERT – VOICES OF SPRING. 04.04. 19:00 Springtime, when nature awakes and everything seems to be happier, Orchestra Rīga and conductor Kaspars Ādamsons, present a musically sparkling concert of oper- ettas – Voices of Spring. The concert will feature music from composers celebrating their anniversaries in 2019, including Franz Suppe, Jacques Offenbach, as well as Johann Strauss. Soloists performing at the concert will be Soloists: Inga Šļubovs- ka-Kancēviča (soprano), Laura Grecka (alto), Mihails Čulpajevs (tenor) and Rihards Mačanovskis (baritone). VEF Culture Palace

MATĪSS ČUDARS AND THE LATVIAN RADIO BIG BAND 05.04. 19:00 Matīss Čudars is one of the most talented and diverse guitarists in Latvia – in his play, the free spirit of improvisation is intertwined with the ability to just as easily perform baroque music, contemporary music, as well as flamenco, rock and even jazz. This concert is centered around the Latvian Jazz Suite Vol 2 program, with the Latvian Radio Big Band also to step out of its usual comfort zone, which will be a challenge not only for the audience but also the band itself. But this is great, as it proves one thing – the Latvian Radio Big Band is capable of not only working with world-class traditional jazz stars, but also is prepared to give a musical adventure to those hungry for more innovative approaches. Spikeri Concert Hall

FAIR AT KALNCIEMA QUARTER 06.04., 13.04., 20.04., 27.04., 04.05., 11.05., 18.05., 01.06., 08.06., 15.06., 29.06. 10:00-16:00 Every Saturday, Latvian farmers offer local goods at the Kalnciema Quarter Fair, and craftsmen come to sell unique pieces of handiwork. Children are invited to participate in creative workshops, free of charge, and to ride a colorful merry-go-round. The theme of the fair changes to reflect seasonal festivals, during which there also are concerts, exhibitions, open-air plays, and other activities taking place at the fair. Kalnciema Quarter

APERITIF CONCERT – HIM AND HER 06.04. 16:00 The concert will be held at the Ziemeķblāzma Cultural Center’s cafe in an informal atmosphere, featuring Latvian and French melodies performed by saxophone players Ilze Lejiņa and Fred Hormain (France). The concert will feature vocals and various instruments – saxophone, guitar, violin, kokle, pipe, electronics etc, performed by both musicians. Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

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Ballet – Hamlet. Tell Me (No) Tales

CONCERT BY THE GEORGIAN SHOW BALLET LELO AND GIVI KBILASHVILI 08.04. 19:00 Electrifying authentic dances performed by 30 of the brightest dancers of Georgia, 150 folk garments, and, undoubtedly, sunkissed power of dance will impress all the spectators. The new program of the show ballet Lelo features war, Adzharian, aristo- cratic and Georgian highland dances, presenting different social groups and country regions, and modern dance, filled with folk spirit and charisma. Riga Congress Centre

FOLK AND BLUEGRASS BAND THE BROTHERS COMATOSE FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS DENISS PASHKEVICH AND JOLANTA GULBE-PASHKEVICHA 09.04. 19:30 In its concerts, the Amercian band combines traditional blue grass, country and rock music, and their performance style is closer to an energetic rock concert at a large stadium. The band is made up of five members, who play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, contrabass, violin, as well as sing. Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

BALTIC BALLET FESTIVAL. CHINESE CLASSICAL DANCE PERFORMANCE BEAUTY BEYOND WORDS (BEIJING) 10.04. 19:00 This splendid show will be performed by the Beijing Dance Academy. The academy is the only top-level professional dance institution in China, as well as as one of the largest and most prestigious dance schools in the world, which has produced a large number of globally recognized dancers. VEF Culture Palace

CONCERT – MUSIC FOR INSPIRATION 11.04. 19:00 The concert will feature opera arias, duets, art songs and instrumental music. Perform- ers – Olga Pjatigorska (soprano), Ekaterina Novikova (mezzo – soprano), Indulis Cintiņš (violin), Oļegs Žukovs (piano). Concert program – G.F. Handel, W.A. Mozart, V. Bellini, J. Offenbach, F. Liszt, P. Tchaikovsky, P. Mascagni. Small Guild

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL WINDSTREAM. CONCERT – MARCO POLO. STORIES OF INDIA. 11.04. 19:00 The concert will feature a performance of Luis Serrano Alarcón’s Marco Polo. The Book of India, which was inspired by the famous Venetian explorer’s travels and descriptions. The music will be a mixture of improvisations of classical Indian music, performed together with such eastern instruments as the tabla, sitar and bassoon. VEF Culture Palace

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INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRADE FAIR "AUTO 2019" 12.04., 13.04. 10:00-19:00, 14.04. 10:00-17:00 Here is an opportunity to look at an amazing variety of motor vehicles and equipment of different brands and makes – brand new passenger cars, exotic and tuned cars and garage supplies. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

BALLET – HAMLET. TELL ME (NO) TALES. 12.04., 13.04., 24.04., 09.05., 31.05. 19:00 Inspired by subtexts from Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, Antons Freimanis, in his first full-length ballet, deals with the relationship with death, the past and the future, and challenges the generations to a dialogue. Meanwhile, the musical score of the production was created as a conversation between the old master Sergei Rachmaninoff and the contemporary composer Linda Leimane. Already in her school years Elza Leimane had a fascination for Imants Ziedonis’ Color- ful Tales and its painting paradox and touching absurdity. Leimane is inspired by these tales to tell the colorful history of ballet in the production Tell Me (No) Tales. Musical authors – Jānis Šipkēvics (Shipsea), Matīss Čudars and Kaspars Kurdeko. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

DAGAMBA FEAT TCHAIKOVSKY 12.04. 20:00 The hooligans of classical music DAGAMBA will perorm music from Pyotr Tchaikovsky in this new concert program, interacting with the band’s original music, overstepping the classical standards and making almost impossible things possible. Arena Riga

RIGA FLEA MARKET 13.04., 27.04., 11.05., 25.05., 08.06. 11:00-16:00 The Riga open-air flea market is held in the Spīķeri Quarter. There you can find old knick-knacks and useful things, as well as original design objects, clothing and fashion accessories. The culture-laden Spikeri Quarter and promenade

BALL AT THE SMALL GUILD 13.04., 11.05., 08.06. 19:00 Ballroom dancing – these are dances for people who like to and want to dance. It is a beautiful and cultured way of relaxing, of enjoying your leisure time. On the second Saturday of each month, the Small Guild hosts themed balls, with a dance orchestra playing with a special guest. Small Guild

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Solo concert by Ilona Bagele – Cantando y amando

ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA CULTURAL CENTER’S SPRING BALL 13.04. 19:00 Performing at the spring ball will be the Combo group of the Jelgava Big Band. The concert will feature a variety of dance styles – waltz, tango, Viennese waltx, foxtrot, quick-step, samba, cha cha cha, rumba and jive. Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

SINFONIETTA RĪGA. MOZART’S SYMPHONY AND HAYDN’S CELLO CONCERTO 13.04. 19:00 On the outside he appears restrained, but in music he burns with Nordic passion – conductor Juha Kangas returns to Sinfonietta Rīga with beautiful and soothing Finnish music and a golden standard of Viennese classicism. Great Guild

SOLO CONCERT BY ILONA BAGELE – CANTANDO Y AMANDO 14.04. 18:30 Renowned soloist Ilona Bagele will perform a solo concert at the Latvian National Opera. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE IN CONCERT 15.04. 20:00 British band Bullet For My Valentine (BFMV) is one of the best-known metalcore bands of this century and the key to its success grounds in smart merging metal and punk- rock of 80’s with melodic and dark lyrics. The concert program will include the best hits from the band’s latest album Gravity (2018) – Not Dead Yet, Letting You Go, Over It, Don’t Need You, as well as the band’s all-time hits Tears Don’t Fall, 4 Words (To Choke Upon), Scream Aim Fire, Waking the Demon, Your Betrayal, No Way Out, etc. Palladium Rīga

EASTER EVENTS AND CONCERTS IN RIGA 19.-22.04. During the Easter holidays, spiritual music concerts are held in Riga’s churches, concert halls and cultural centers, as well as traditional Easter events are organized, where residents and guests can celebrate the holidays observing traditional Latvian traditions – swinging, painting eggs, egg tapping and more. Riga

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SWING FESTIVAL – LATVIA SWINGING IN SIGULDA 19.-21.04. Over 100 different types of swings and constructions, of different sizes, set-up in Sigulda’s urban environment and its nature trails. There will be thematic swings set-up by local residents, institutions and organizations, including a special swing honoring Latvia’s centenary anniversary. Sigulda, tourism.sigulda.lv

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL WINDSTREAM. GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT. 19.04. 19:00 Orchestra Rīga invites everyone to its Good Friday concert, where the central performance will be G. Faure’s Requiem. Performing at the concert will be the Maska and PaSaulei mixed choirs, soloists Elīna Šimkus and Rihards Mačanovskis, as well as conductor Jānis Ozols. Requiem is one of Faure’s most well-known pieces, inspired by eternal peace and the idea of solace. Another one of Faure’s works – Pavane, will also be performed at the concert. St.John’s Church in Riga

GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT – STABAT MATER. THE LATVIAN RADIO CHOIR AND SINFONIETTA RĪGA. 19.04. 20:00 The Latvian Radio Choir, together with Sinfonietta Rīga and conductor Sigvards Kļava, will perform two magnificent opuses at the Riga Dome Cathedral – local maestro Juris Karlsons’ Adoratio and contemporary Scottish composer James MacMillan’s Stabat Mater. Riga Dome Cathedral

EASTER AT THE ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 21.04., 22.04. 10:00-16:00 On Easter morning, everyone must get up early so that they feel alert and happy throughout the year. Easter celebrations at the museum represent the intertwining of folklore with modern and Christian traditions. The day will begin with a service at the Usma Church and continue with dying eggs and swinging on swings. This day is full of songs, games, customs and "driving away of birds" under the guidance of folklore groups. At the Priedes Pub gourmands will be delighted by the variety of traditional dishes, but those interested in local crafts will be able to visit the arts and crafts fair. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

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Riga Restaurant week

RIGA RESTAURANT WEEK 22.-28.04. During this special week, Riga’s restaurants open their doors to all gourmands willing to treat themselves to an array of delicious tastes for an especially affordable price of 15–20 euros for a three-course meal. Riga’s restaurants, www.LiveRiga.com

CYCLING SUMMER 24.04., 01.05., 15.05., 22.05., 29.05., 05.06., 12.06., 19.06., 26.06. 17:30 With the aim of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as cycling activities for children and youth, each Wednesday the Uzvaras Park track will host cycling com- petitions (ages two to 25) in various bicycle classes – non-pedal bike for children, 16’’ children’s bikes, miniMTB, BMX, 24’’ and 26+’’ MTB classes. Parents are invited to participate as well! Uzvaras parks (Victory Park)

OPERA L’INCANTESIMO. PAGLIACCI 25.04., 05.06., 14.06. 19:00 In the concept of this new production, L’incantesimo by composer Italo Montemezzi and playwright Sem Benelli, one of the last works of Italian melodic opera, interplays with Pagliacci, another outstanding example of verismo style opera composed by Rug- gero Leoncavallo. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS "CHILDREN’S WORLD 2019" 26.04., 27.04. 10:00-18:00, 28.04. 10:00-17:00 "Children’s World 2019" features the widest variety of merchandise for your little one; a good place to shop, compare and/or make an immediate purchase. The goods dis- played are for children of all ages, and to coin a phrase: ‘the price is right!’ Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

URBAN CULTURE FESTIVAL 28.04. 11:00-18:00 For the first time ever, Āgenskalns Market will host an Urban Culture Festival, which will gather BMX cyclists, skateboarders and kendama enthusiasts and their supporters. Āgenskalns Market

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DENISS PASHKEVICH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT 28.04. 17:00 Performing in this concert will be Deniss Pashkevich together with his colleagues and friends – American jazz musicians Neff Irizarry and Brian Melvin, as well as Swed- ish trumpet player Anders Bergcrantz. He will also share the stage with Jolanta Gul- be-Paškeviča. The concert program will serve as a bridge between various cultures and jazz traditions – American, Scandinavian and Baltic. Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

OPENING OF NEW SUMMER SEASON AT ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 01.05. 10:00-14:00 When the trees are all green and flowers are in full bloom in the fields, it is time for the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum to open the new summer season. The sounds of chirping birds and singing voices can be heard throughout the park. The museum’s historical buildings and farmsteads open their doors once again after the long winter season, and guests are greeted by local craftsmen, who demonstrate their skills to visitors. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 01.05., 08.05., 15.05., 22.05., 29.05., 05.06., 12.06., 19.06., 26.06. 18:00-23:00 On Wednesdays it is possible to visit the Kalnciems Quarter for its weekly Street Food Festival, where it is possible to enjoy a variety of street food prepared by professionals and enthusiasts, while at the same time enjoying a glass of good wine and some music outdoors with family or friends. Fun activities for the little ones are also always organized. Kalnciema Quarter

OPERA DON PASQUALE 03.05., 06.06., 13.06. 19:00 Don Pasquale, the comic opera of the bel canto genius Gaetano Donizetti, tells a story of an elderly bachelor, who is befooled by his doctor, doctor’s sister – a young and beautiful widow, and the bachelor’s lovesick nephew who marries the widow in the end. In the tradition of opera buffa, the opera makes reference to the stock characters of the commedia dell’arte: Pasquale is recognizable as blustery Pantalone, Ernesto as the lovesick Pierrot, Malatesta as the scheming Scapino, and Norina as a wily Columbina. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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May 4 — Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia. Photo: F64

MAY 4 — RESTORATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA 04.05. Every year on May 4, Latvia celebrates the day when in 1990 the Supreme Council of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration "On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia" and Latvia became an independent state, free from Soviet rule. On this day, numerous events take place all over the country. Freedom Monument

PLANT PARADE 04.05., 05.05. 09:00-18:00 The 16th annual Latvian Plant Parade will once again be held in Sigulda’s Festival Square. Participating in the event will be plant nurseries from all over Latvia, with the aim of promoting and highlighting the Latvian plant growing sector. Sigulda, Festivity Square (Svētku laukums)

CONCERT – DEDICATION 04.05. 18:00 Ligita Sneibe (organ) and Kristaps Bergs (cello), who reside in Stockholm and Brussels respectively, will come together in Riga to perform a concert on this day of celebration in Latvia: a Bach solo suite for cello; organ music by Olivier Messiaen and Pēteris Vasks; acoustic interplay in church and spiritual space in meditation of light by Rihards Dubra. St.John’s Church in Riga

CONCERT DEDICATED TO RESTORATION OF LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY – FIRE-RUN 04.05. 19:00 Fire-Run will be Orchestra Rīga’s season closing concert, and will feature music by composer Vilnis Šmīdbergs. Performed at the concert will be Šmīdbergs’ Fire-run, Oratorio for Mixed Choir and Symphony Orchestra Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Symphony No. 3 for Wind Orchestra. Furthermore, the well-known Latvian saxophonist Oskars Petrauskis will also make an appearance. Great Guild

TRAVELER DAY AT ĶEMERI NATIONAL PARK 05.05. Open-day at Ķemeri National Park. On this day it will be possible to get acquainted with the park’s sites, as well as products offered by locals. Special tours will be organized to the park’s lesser known areas. Ķemeri National Park

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Count of May Festival

BALLET ANTONIJA #SILMAČI 05.05., 02.06. 19:00 The summer is in full blossom, the sun goes uphill towards the summer solstice, and the love-sick heart of Antonija, the mistress of Silmači house, gets dizzy... The ballet Antonija #Silmači is a romantically dramatic story about the longing for a fulfilled personal life. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

OPEN-AIR CONCERTS AT KALNCIEMA QUARTER 09.05., 16.05., 23.05., 30.05., 06.06., 13.06., 20.06., 27.06. 19:00-23:00 Free open-air concerts take place every Thursday in the Kalnciema Quarter courtyard, which provides a great platform for young emerging musicians from Latvia. Local indie and alternative rock bands, jazz, classical and folk artists as well as visiting musicians from abroad play these concerts. Kalnciema Quarter

OPERA – THE ROSE OF TURAIDA 10.05. 19:00 The Rose of Turaida, an opera by Zigmars Liepiņš and with the libretto by Kaspars Dimiters, is a musically and theatrically fresh remake of the opera No Rozes un Asinīm (From Rose and Blood). It’s a story about the events of 1620, during which the pro- tagonists continue to live out their passions – a story that moved conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš and director Ināra Slucka to portray this melodious drama as a timeless leg- end about Maija’s love and loyalty. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ANIMAL FAMILY DAYS IN RIGA ZOO 11.05., 12.05. 10:00-18:00 In mid May, many animals will have already had new arrivals, and their young are playfully running around the sunlit enclosures, while most birds are still sitting on their eggs. At Family Days, the zoo invites visitors to enjoy various activities from 12:00 to 16:00: solving puzzles, playing games, observing the animal families and, of course, quality leisure time with family and friends. Riga Zoo

COUNT OF MAY FESTIVAL 2019 11.05. 10:00-22:00 An event for the whole family – a spring carnival in Riga based in medieval traditions. Colorful costumes from various eras and nations, a knight tournament for children and their parents, medieval attractions and games, a craft fair and an extensive concert program featuring traditional dance and musical performances from different eras. A special costume competition will also take place, and of course the winner of the Count of May tournament will become the hero of the festival – the strongest defender of

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Riga will be declared the Count of May, while the most elegant lady – the Countess of May! Town Hall Square

ORGAN MUSIC CONCERTS AT ST JOHN’S CHURCH 11.05., 18.05., 08.06., 15.06., 22.06., 29.06. 18:00 St John’s Church is located at the very heart of Old Riga. You are welcomed to enjoy fantastic organ music concerts. This is a wonderful opportunity to combine listening to sacred music with admiring magnificent architecture of the church. St.John’s Church in Riga

MAY OPEN-AIR RELIGIOUS SERVICE 12.05. 12:00-15:00 In the month of May, the ritual of singing by a cross is a new tradition at the Ethno- graphic Open-Air Museum, but an age-old tradition in the regions of Latgale and Augšzeme. According to Catholic traditions of Latgale, a cross is a place of reflection where one looks up, removing any hat in reverence to God. People called divine service in May as "dzīduošana pi krusta" (singing at the cross) and held it at their own initiative. The Holy Mass will be held in the chapel of Eleonorvilla Manor, and songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary will be sung at the crucifix of Guti village. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

SINFONIETTA RĪGA SEASON CLOSING CONCERT 17.05. 19:00 Led by conductor Normunds Šnē, Sinfonietta Rīga closes the season with Johannes Brahms’ Second Symphony and Second Piano Concerto. This most uplifting and lightest of Brahms’ symphonies has also been dubbed the Pastoral Symphony. Along with it, the imposing, magnificent Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Argentinian soloist Nelson Goerner. Great Guild

TET RIGA MARATHON 18.05., 19.05. Tet Riga Marathon will bring together thousands of runners from all over the world. For the first-time visitor, the marathon offers great opportunity to get to know Riga, one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics. There are several distances to choose from – full marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, and 6 km. The scenic course will meet the expectations of one and all, going through the Old Town, by architectural monuments, and over bridges. In 2007 the Riga Marathon was for the first time officially recognised and measured according to the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races standards, and has since won international acclaim. 11th November Embankment

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International beer festival Latviabeerfest 2019

NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2019 18.05. European Museum Night is an international museum events which has been held in many European countries since 2005. In addition to regular exhibitions, many museums also organize special events – creative workshops, concerts, theatrical performances etc. The event is usually held on Saturday from 7:00 p.m. until the early hours of Sunday morning. Entrance is for free. Museums of Riga

FILTERING THE HISTORY OF BEER 18.05. 17:00-23:00 During this year’s Night of Museums, the Aldaris brewery, in cooperation with the KVADRIFRONS theater troupe, will tell stories about beer through contemporary performances. Visitors too will have the opportunity to participate in the creative activities, find out about the history of beer, take a tour of Aldaris’ modern production plant and find out their most suitable beer style with beer expert Andris Rasiņš. Aldaris Beer Museum

HISTORY NIGHT AT THE RIGA ZOO 18.05. 18:00-22:00 When the Museum Night events take place in the city, the Riga Zoo invites people to the History Night. Fates of numerous enthusiasts, legendary animals have tangled together during the past hundred years. Buildings and their residents have changed over time, but the extraordinary atmosphere is still present. Also, it is possible to watch animals during late hours, when usually the gates of the Zoo are closed. Riga Zoo

NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS AT THE ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 18.05. 19:00-23:00 A special atmosphere is always present during the Night of the Museums in May, when a spring-time joy is in the air and both young and old can enjoy various fun games at the museum’s Kurzeme coastal village section – fun for the whole family! Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL LATVIABEERFEST 2019 22.05., 23.05. 15:00-23:00, 24.05., 25.05. 12:00-03:00, 26.05. 12:00-23:00 Latvians are well known for their beer brewing traditions. The international beer festival Latviabeerfest 2019 will be held for five days at Vērmanes Park in downtown Riga, where beer lovers will be able to try a wide variety of local and foreign beers, enjoy traditional Latvian cuisine, as well as get acquainted with and purchase items made by local craftsmen and food producers. Vērmanes Garden Park

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OPERA DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES 24.05., 25.05., 07.06., 15.06. 19:00 French director Vincent Boussard describes the production: "Dialogues des Car- mélites is a piece which requires the viewer to read between the lines. It is a long and, at times, pitiless meditation on death which moves from fear to liberation, from suicide to martyrdom, and so on." Under his direction this historically significant opera will come to life on the Latvian National Opera’s stage for the first time. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

FASHION AND DESIGN DAY 25.05. 10:00-16:00 As every year, the Kalnciems Quarter will gather the top Latvian fashion and design creators presenting their latest collections, sales from previous seasons, as well as special offers. Another feature of the event is the presentation of works from newcom- ers in the industry, who will be presenting their collections for the first time. Kalnciema Quarter

JŪRMALA RESORT FESTIVAL 25.05. Jūrmala Resort Festival is a very special celebration, marking the beginning of the summer season in the largest resort town of the Baltics. Jūrmala Town Council and local residents have prepared a number of spectacular events for all the visitors. Jūrmala, Jomas Street, www.visitjurmala.lv

MUSIC FOR THE FLUTE AND ORGAN 25.05. 18:00 Spring moods will be abound in this concert program. The brilliance and power of Baroque music will meet the richness of romantic melodies, harmony and the diversity of images. Flutist Ieva Pudane and organist Ilze Reine have been a duet for more than ten years, and the special passion of both artists is French music from the 19th and 20th centuries. St.John’s Church in Riga

MTB CYCLING MARATHON 26.05. 09:30-16:00 Participants have the opportunity to choose from four distances in rugged terrain (for- est tracks, meadow paths, water obstacles) in the most picturesque regions of Latvia. Spieķu parks, Sigulda, velo.lv

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Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Open Air Museum

RIGA FESTIVAL. JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 26.05. 20:00 The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, IBA, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last season, maintains a varied repertoire, which ranges from the Baroque and the Clas- sical periods through the Romantic period, extending to contemporary composers, many of whom have received their Israeli premières. Great Guild

CONCERT DANCES OF TIME BY BOB CHILCOTT 30.05. 19:00 In this concert we meet old and new lyrics and music concerning Time, and also get a reminder of the importance to live life to the fullest, maybe through dancing? St.John’s Church in Riga

SIGULDA TOWN FESTIVAL 2019 31.05.-02.06. The Sigulda Town Festival will ring in the summer season with an extensive program of outdoor activities and events. The festival program includes many fun events – the traditional festival procession, concerts, as well as activities for the children. Sigulda, Festivity Square, tourism.sigulda.lv

APPLIED ARTS FAIR AT ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN AIR MUSEUM 01.06. 09:00-18:00, 02.06. 09:00-17:00 Since 1971, the Museum annually hosts its arts and crafts fair, which is traditionally held on the first weekend in June. In the forty-nine years of its existence, the fair has become an event of national significance – now it has become the symbol of crafts- work of Riga and Latvia and a festival for its participants and visitors. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL – DO IT YOURSELF 01.06. 10:00-16:00 In honor of International Day for Protection of Children, the annual children’s and youth festival Do It Yourself will once again be held at the Kalnciems Quarter, where families with children will be able to participate in over ten different educational and fun activities. Kalnciema Quarter

FEEDING TIME AT RIGA ZOO 01.06.-31.08. 11:45-14:00 The summer program at Riga Zoo will again feature daily ‘’demonstrations’’ of the staff feeding the animals. An excellent opportunity to find out what giraffes eat, why the lemur has a striped tail, how wide can a hippo open its mouth, and the tricks that the seal named Puika has learned. Riga Zoo

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SEASON OPENING CONCERT OF THE DZINTARI CONCERT HALL 01.06. 20:00 Concert will feature a performance by Latvian maestro Raimonds Pauls and the Lat- vian Radio Big Band. Dzintari Concert Hall

JAZZ IN OLD TOWN AT THE SMALL GUILD HALL GARDEN 06.06., 13.06., 20.06., 27.06. 17:00 Well-known and popular jazz melodies performed by talented musicians. Jazz must be heard many times before you suddenly get hit with the feeling. And then you do not feel time anymore. Improvisation between musicians and the audience creates and atmosphere of energy and feelings. The true emotions jazz can offers is like an oasis in the synthetic world of music. Small Guild

NIGHT OF CHURCHES 2019 07.06. 18:00-00:00 The cultural event Night of Churches invites everyone to discover the cultural and spiritual heritage of churches in Riga and Latvia. Churches in Latvia

ORGANS FOR TWO – MUSIC FOR ORGAN DUETS 07.06. 21:00 Organ players Ilze and Aigars Reinis have been playing as a duet since 2009, and their programs are characterized by a diverse repertoire and outstanding artistic performances. This evening’s program will feature music by is M.Duruflé, M. Soloviev and J.C. Bach. St.John’s Church in Riga

LATVIA’S UEFA EURO 2020 QUALIFICATION MATCHES 07.06. 21:45 Latvia – Israel 10.06. 21:45 Latvia – Slovenia The Latvian national football team, also known as the 11 Wolves, will meet with Poland, Austria, Israel, Slovenia and Macedonia in the qualification stage for the UEFA 2020 European Football Championships (EURO 2020). All of team Latvia’s home matches will be played at the Daugava Stadium in Riga. Daugava Stadium

INTERNATIONAL DOG AND CAT SHOW – LATVIAN WINNER 2019 08.06. 10:00-18:00, 09.06. 10:00-17:00 The International Dog and Cat Show brings together the best of different breeds of dogs and cats from Latvia and abroad. Each day, visitors will be able to see canines from all 10 groups of the International Federation of Cynological Sports. The exhibition will showcase demonstrations by various dogs and cats. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre 27 EVENTS

Sting

RIGA OPERA FESTIVAL. OPERA – THE FLYING DUTCHMAN 08.06., 12.06. 19:00 Fleeing the difficulties of his time in Riga, sailing off on a risky sea voyage gave the young composer Richard Wagner a vision of a new production that was to mark the beginnings of his original style. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

STING IN CONCERT 10.06. 20:00 The legendary British singer Sting will perform a concert at Arena Riga as part of his Sting: My Songs tour. The concert will feature performances of such hits as English- man In New York, Fields Of Gold, Shape Of My Heart, Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message In A Bottle and many more, and will be performed together with Sting’s band. Arena Riga

MUSE 12.06. 20:00 Global rock superstars and two-time Grammy winners Muse will return to Latvia as part of their upcoming Simulation Theory world tour. Arena Riga

RIGA FESTIVAL. THE RING OF VIDZEME MUSICAL EXHIBITION – THE MOUNTAIN WILL ARISE. 12.06. 20:00 The idea of the Latvian Radio Choir’s artistic director, conductor Sigvards Kļava – to present through music the distinct characteristic of each Latvian province, their energy and abundance from the viewpoint of what is most cherished – their wonderful residents. On this night, Vidzeme will take center stage – the cradle of the Latvian national culture and symbols. The birthplace of the national flag and national anthem. Daile Theatre

RIGA FESTIVAL. LISZT PIANO CONCERTO AND RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY 13.06. 20:00 In this concert, the St Petersburg born winner of several international music competi- tions, Anton Lahovsky, who resides in London, will perform together with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andris Poga. The concert’s program will feature Franz Liszt’s Second Concerto for Piano and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. Great Guild

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IN MEMORIAM – CONCERT IN HONOR OF VICTIMS OF COMMUNIST GENOCIDE 14.06. 19:00 On Victims of Communist Genocide Day, music by Latvian composers will be performed, which will allow for remembrance, and quietly honor the victims. The concert will feature a choir and orchestra performance of Pēteris Vasks’ Dona Nobis Pacem. It is a prayer which in the Latin language means – give us peace, and with P.Vasks’ music resounds with maximum strength and the concentration of ideas. Also performed will be Līga Celma-Kursiete’s When David Heard, as well as a-capella choir music. St.John’s Church in Riga

RIGA FESTIVAL. THE RING OF ZEMGALE CINEMA CONCERT – IN THE TIDES OF HISTORY. 14.06. 20:00 The idea of the Latvian Radio Choir’s artistic director, conductor Sigvards K

STREET WORKOUT WC STAGE 15.06. A Street Workout World Cup stage, featuring athletes from 14 countries. The event will also serve as the Latvian Championship in street workout. Jūrmala Beach Tennis Center at Majori Beach , www.visitjurmala.lv

DAY OF REGIONS AT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 15.06., 16.06. 12:00-17:00 Shortly before the Summer solstice folklore groups and ethnographic ensembles will present various programs at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia. Tradition- ally, every second year, fans of folk music from close and far-away regions of Latvia gather in Riga to show their magnificent national costumes, and to please the public with sonorous songs, cheerful games and tricks by the musicians. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

R&B BLUES FESTIVAL 15.06. 17:00-00:30 R&B and soul music artists from Australia, the United States, Belgium and Latvia will once again perform at the annual R&B Blues Festival at the Ropaži open-air stage. The organizers of the festival, the well-known Latvian Blues Band, will make sure the musical program will be an exciting one, as it plans to perform yet unheard music from its upcoming album. Ropaži open-air stage

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Riga Opera Festival – Gala Concert

RIGA FESTIVAL. SOLO CONCERT BY PIANIST VESTARDS ŠIMKUS. 15.06. 20:00 This program by the talented Latvian pianist Vestards Šimkus will consist of both large- scale pieces and the shortest miniatures. Around half of it will be dedicated to Russian pianist Alexander Scriabin’s romantic and dazzling music, while the other half – to what came after this romanticism as the composer discovered new sonic galaxies. Great Guild

RIGA OPERA FESTIVAL – GALA CONCERT 16.06. 19:00 Since it was established in 1998, the Riga Opera Festival has become a valued tradition, eagerly anticipated by Latvian lovers of culture, as well as foreign guests. The festival’s Gala Concert will be a beautiful celebration of opera and will feature some of the season’s best new productions performed by Latvia’s best soloist, as well as foreign opera stars. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

EVENTS OPENING LATVIAN TRADITIONAL MIDSUMMER FESTIVITIES IN RIGA 18.-22.06. Ahead of the annual Midsummer festival, or Līgo!, various events will take place at Riga’s squares, parks, cultural centers and elsewhere, including the traditional event cycle Midsummer Bonfire on Riga’s Hills, the Līgo! market on Dome Square, as well as various other exhibitions, performances and events based on national traditions. Riga

RIGA FESTIVAL. THE RING OF KURZEME. GRAND CONCERT PŪT, VĒJIŅI! 18.06. 20:00 The idea of the Latvian Radio Choir’s artistic director, conductor Sigvards Kļava – to present through music the distinct characteristic of each Latvian province, their energy and abundance from the viewpoint of what is most cherished – their wonderful residents. Tonight the focus will be on Kurzeme – where ancient traditions of the Livs are still honored, as well as the unique cultural traditions of the Suiti people, where day in and day out, the region’s energetic strength flows from the seashore and feet in the sand. Daile Theatre

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Suiti Market

SUITI MARKET 20.06. 16:00-23:00 The Suiti Market at the Kalnciems Quarter has become an annual tradition. The Mid- summer Market will feature ethnographic musical performances throughout the day, with the legendary Suitu Sievas also taking the stage to sing traditional midsummer songs and melodies. Weaving activities will also take place to weave the perfect Mid- summer crown out of flowers and oak leaves, as well as various other traditional activities. And of course, traditional foods from Kurzeme Province, like sklandrauši, koča and others, will also be served to hungry visitors. Kalnciema Quarter

LĪGO! MARKET 21.06. 09:00-17:00 To properly prepare for the annual Midsummer of Līgo! festival, a traditional market will once again be organized on Riga’s Dome Square, where farmers and craftsmen from all over Latvia will offer flower bunches and garlands, oak leaf crowns, traditional teas and honey from Latvia’s aromatic summer fields, country bread, cheeses, warm pastries, smoked meat and other goodies necessary to properly celebrate the merry festival. Dome Square

SUMMER SOLSTICE IN TURAIDA 21.06. 19:00 Summer Solstice — the shortest night of the year and day full of mysteries and traditions — is widely celebrated on 21 June. This year Jāņi (name of Latvian Summer Solstice celebrations) will be celebrated in Turaida with performances of folklore ensembles from various regions of Latvia. Turaida Museum Reserve, www.turaida-muzejs.lv

RIGA FESTIVAL. THE RING OF LATGALE. CONCERT EXHIBITION FOR SCRIPTURE AND SOUND. 21.06. 20:00 The idea of the Latvian Radio Choir’s artistic director, conductor Sigvards Kļava – to present through music the distinct characteristic of each Latvian province, their energy and abundance from the viewpoint of what is most cherished – their wonderful residents. This evening, the focus will be on Latgale and its unique cultural heritage, which still keeps one of its phenomena alive – the interaction between Catholic Church traditions and traditional music their blending into a united artistic whole. Daile Theatre

MIDSUMMER MARKET 22.06. 10:00-16:00 The Kalnciems Quarter’s Midsummer Market will be decorated in field flowers and oak crowns, while the farmers and home producers on hand will allow visitors to purchase

32 Līgo! festivities on November 11 embankment and Dzegužkalns all the necessary goodies for their Līgo! holiday meals, as there will be a huge se- lection of traditional cheeses, freshly baked bread, smoked meats, teas, honey and many other aromatic goodies from Latvian nature. Visitors will also be able to taste traditional foods from Alsunga Region, like, for example, sklandrauši. While shopping for the holidays, visitors can also stop by the Kalnciems Quarter Wine Shop & Cafe for a refreshing drink, or make your own picnic in the apple tree garden. Meanwhile, the little ones will be able to participate in one of the creative workshops. Kalnciema Quarter

LĪGO! FESTIVITIES ON NOVEMBER 11 EMBANKMENT AND DZEGUŽKALNS 23.06. 19:00-04:30 The Midsummer, of Līgo! festival, in Riga is traditionally celebrated on the November 11 embankment and Dzegužkalns, where bonfires and Līgo! songs will be sung, and traditional festival dishes will also be served. Performing at the events will be various traditional musical and dance collectives. Everyone will also have the opportunity to find out about the merry traditions of Līgo! and greet the sunrise the following morning. Riga

CONCERT AGNUS DEI 29.06. 19:00 Performing at the Riga Dome Cathedral will be soprano Olga Pyatigorskaya and violin- ist Indulis Cintiņš together with organist Edīte Alpe. Program – J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, W.A. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Bizet. Riga Dome Cathedral

MUSICAL BREAKFAST MORNINGS AT SIGULDA CASTLE 30.06. 11:00-13:00 Sunday mornings this summer are for enjoying classical music in the outdoors in Sigulda. An open and democratic atmosphere with elegant classical music in the back- ground, where persons can enjoy their breakfast in the castle gardens with the sweet smells of summer all around them. Garden of Sigulda Castle

FADO DIVA ANA MOURA (PORTUGAL) 30.06. 20:00 Fado is a special musical style balancing between Portuguese blues, tango and flamenco. In her motherland Ana Moura has been for long regarded as a fado star. Also the audience in Paris and New York is delighted by her art. Though Ana Moura sings the modern fado, she does not belittle tradition — exactly the opposite — she nurses and develops it. "The weary, low and melancholic voice of Ana Moura is better to be listened to than described," journalists admit. Dzintari Concert Hall

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Solo exhibition by Mareks Gureckis – Imprints of Sound. 120x120 cm

ESTONISHING! ESTONIAN CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY ARTIST GROUP EXHIBITION FOGSPEAK / UDUJUTT 01.04.-19.04. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Gray-toned verticals and foggy conversations will be created by a group of contemporary jewelry artists from Estonia at Art gallery Putti. Putti Art Gallery

EXHIBITION – 1918. THE LUXURY OF FREEDOM 01.04.-12.05. 11:00-18:00 (I-VII) The exhibition covers the period from 1912 to 1924, with emphasis on 1918, when the state of Latvia was born. The exhibition will show examples of luxury fashion houses, garments worn in Riga, as well as demonstrating the trends of the time. Fashion Museum

SOLO EXHIBITION BY MAREKS GURECKIS – IMPRINTS OF SOUND 01.-13.04. 11:00-19:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) The recent works of Mareks Gureckis the past several years show his loyalty fidelity to painting as an art in which the narrative blends with aesthetic values. Passion for beautiful forms and substance has embodied the author’s desire to work with his favorite motifs again and again – the texture of piano imprints. MuseumLV

SOLO EXHIBITION BY DMITRIJS LAVRENTJEVS – BALANCE. TIME 01.-13.04. 11:00-19:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) After a four year hiatus, the artist Dmitrijs Lavrentjevs presents his new exhibition Bal- ance. Time, proving that the artist is always right. The exhibition will acquaint visitors with the work of Levrentjevs between 2014 and 2019. MuseumLV

PURVĪTIS PRIZE. EXHIBITION BY CANDIDATES. 02.04.-09.06. 10:00-18:00 (II, III, IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI,VII) The exhibition consists of a vivid set of paintings, graphics, installations, photos and video art created by the sixth Purvītis Prize for outstanding performance in visual art in 2017 and 2018 by eight artists and collectives nominated by independent experts -Ēriks Apaļais, Ieva Epnere, Kristaps Epners, Gints Gabrāns, Romāns Korovins, Paulis Liepa, Rasa and Raitis Šmits, and the text group Orbīta. Latvian National Museum of Art

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JOINT MUSEUM EXHIBITION – LATVIA’S CENTURY 02.04.-29.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) The exhibition Latvia’s Century is a joint contribution of Latvian museums to reveal 100 years of Latvia. A total of 68 museum from all over the country are participating, with the central question of the exhibition – what is Latvia? National History Museum of Latvia

FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE. THE CONSERVATOR’S WORKSHOP, AN EXHIBITION BY THE LATVIAN RESTORATION ASSOCIATION 02.04.-09.06. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV,VI,VII) 10:00-20:00 (V) The exhibition will showcase over 100 items restored in recent decades by 80 conservators. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the research and restoration process, as well as the complicated and demanding work of Latvia’s conservators which is based on extensive and comprehensive knowledge, skills and experience. To provide as comprehensive account of the restoration industry’s development over the past 30 years as possible, the exhibition includes works restored by members of the Latvian Restoration Association and also other renowned Latvian conservators. Art Museum Riga Bourse

EXHIBITION "JOHANS VALTERS – 150" 02.04.-19.05. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) Museum "Riga Art Nouveau Center" invites visitors to get acquainted with paintings by Johans Valters in a renovated interior of the early 20th century. The music theme is present in the exhibition – home concerts, playing music with friends. Music theme is present also throughout the creative life of the artist. The exhibition displays works from private collections and partner museums. Riga Art Nouveau Centre

PHOTO EXHIBITION BY MARGARITA FEDINA – ARCHITECT KONSTANTĪNS PĒKŠĒNS’ RIGA. MOODS. 02.04.-09.06. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) Celebrating the 160th anniversary of the famous Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns, the Riga Art Nouveau Center invites all to attend Margarita Fedina’s latest photo exhibition – Architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns’ Riga. Moods. The exhibition will feature approximately 30 of Pēkšēns’ designed buildings in Riga from the point of view of the artist. Riga Art Nouveau Centre

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Sandra Strēle’s exhibition "Nostalgia"

EXHIBIT: THE JĀZEPS PĪGOZNIS AWARD FOR LATVIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING 02.-21.04. 10:00-18:00 (II-VI), 12:00-18:00 (VII) Artist supreme Jāzeps Pīgoznis left this world in 2014, leaving us his landscapes that depict northern-like colourful boldness and diversity in all times of the year. The Pīgoznis Award was established in 2015 to accent the significance of landscape painting in Latvian contemporary art. Under the arches of splendid St. Peter’s Church, here is an exhibit of the ‘’best of the best" works created by 21st century Latvian artists. St. Peter’s Church

KASPARS ZARIŅŠ SOLO EXHIBITION – THE HAPPINESS GENE 02.-13.04. 11:00-18:00 (II-VI) Kaspars Zariņš (1962) has prepared abstract oil paintings on canvas for this exhibition, continuing his happiness gene idea. His desire is to paint abstract pieces, which even- tually become realities of life and touchable in material. Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street

RETROSPECTION – THE WORK OF ARTIST LIDIJA AUZA 02.04.-19.05. 11:00-18:00 (II,III,V), 11:00-20:00 (IV), 12:00-17:00 (VI,VII) Lidija Auza’s art code is color and texture, with the theme of the work and the visual solution arising at the same time. For many artists of this generation, landscape painting is an important impulse for creating compositions, becoming a form for other con- tent, culminating in the deepest layers of consciousness, which are also found in the names (Straume, Pali) and characterize the painter herself during human situations. National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"

SANDRA STRĒLE’S EXHIBITION "NOSTALGIA" 02.04.-19.05. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII) "Nostalgia", a series of paining by the young and promising artist Sandra Strēle, con- tinues her previous series "Melancholy", visually interpreting a nostalgic, reminiscing state of mind. Riga Art Space

EXHIBITION BY DAINIUS TRUMPIS – ANTICIPATION 02.04.-21.04. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII) Dainius Trumpis is one of Lithuania’s most recognized contemporary and conceptual art representatives. The artist’s exhibition Anticipation cannot be described as an exhibition in the classical sense, and is more like using space as part of the whole ‘’picture’’. Or more precisely – the picture has slipped out of and outgrown its frame. The painting is the actual space of the exhibition hall, where every element, color area or piece of cloth is placed in a joint composition so that it looks like a stroke or a streak. Riga Art Space

36 From Līga Skariņa's project One Shape, 2018, 2019. Author of shape – Taisija Poluikēviča, second half of 20th century. Photo – Gvido Kajons.

LĪGA SKARIŅA SOLO EXHIBITION – ONE SHAPE 02.04.-12.05. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII) Līga Skariņa works in porcelain and other ceramic materials not only with sensitive surface treatment but also with light. The teacher of ceramics at the Latvian Academy of Arts includes in her compositions the rhythm of openwork elements, as well as abstract and stylized images. The exhibition is based on the work of the Riga Porcelain Factory vase "Kristīne" (made by artist Taisija Poluikēviča during second half of 20th century), which is played in various variations, porcelain processing techniques and creative experiments. Riga Porcelain Museum

STORY OF A PAINTING. ALEKSANDRA BEĻCOVA’S PAINTING – TENNIS PLAYER (1927). 02.04.-17.08 11:00-18:00 (III-VI), 11:00-19:00 (II) The exhibition is dedicated to an example of Latvian art from the 1920s. This painting embodies the artistic trends of the time, as well as the social changes taking place within society, where women started to take more visible roles and could engage themselves in professional sports. Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum

EXHIBITION – USED IN RIGA. SECOND HALF OF 19TH CENTURY TO 1918. 03.-28.04. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) 02.05.-29.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) This exhibition is dedicated to innovations introduced in Riga from the second half of the 19th century until 1918, ones that impacted the daily lives of residents. The exhibition will feature items used in the home produced in Riga, as well as elsewhere in Europe, Russia and the United States and were sold in shops in Riga at the time. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EXHIBITION – WHERE WILL I GAIN THE STRENGTH OF LATVIA? 03.-28.04. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) 02.05.-29.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) The exhibition features the stories and fates or four people one hundred years ago and tells about the creation and strengthening of the new Latvian state through the financial, cultural, political, healthcare and social welfare spectrum of the time. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

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Exhibition – Calendars from the 1920s and 30s from museum’s collection

EXHIBITION – CALENDARS FROM THE 1920S AND 30S FROM MUSEUM’S COLLECTION 03.-28.04. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) 02.05.-29.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) Calendars are important and interesting historical sources. Old calendars help provide memories, tell stories, as well as portray the rhythm and color of that period. The exhibition will feature historical calendars from the Riga Museum of History and Nav- igation’s collection. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

THE DOM MUSEUM – TEMPLE FOR SCIENCE AND ART 03.-28.04. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) 02.05.-29.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The origins of the museum go back to 1773; however, the exhibition fo- cuses on the period of the Dom Museum (1890-1936), with a particular emphasis on the Baltic German contribution to the preservation of Latvia’s cultural values and the fortunes of cultural treasures during the Second World War. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EXHIBITION – ART NOUVEAU EASTER 09.-21.04. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) The exhibition invites visitors to get acquainted with typical Easter decorations from the Art Nouveau period. The exhibition will also feature springtime related objects from the early 20th century taken from the collection of the Riga Art Nouveau Center. Furthermore, the apartment interior will be decorated with pieces by the artist Tamāra Čudnovska, who drew her inspiration from historical samples of the time. Riga Art Nouveau Centre

EXHIBITION OF ORCHIDS, TILLANDSIAS AND CARNIVOROUS PLANTS 10.-14.04. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The exhibition is organized in cooperation with the Latvian Society of Orchid and Exotic Plant Friends. The exhibition is a parade of exotic plants from private collections of local plant growers. Visitors will be able to see interesting tropic orchid species and gorgeous hybrids, peculiar carnivorous plants and other exotic plants. Visitors will be able to receive consultations and attend educational events. Natural History Museum of Latvia

EXHIBITIONS

Magdalena Abakanowicz. Mutants. 2000. Group of six sculptures. Formed and polished stainless steel (unique work). Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko Collection. Photo: Jan Gaworski

MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ – TEXTILE AND SCULPTURE 11.04.-30.06. 11:00-17:00 (II,IV-VII), 11:00-19:00 (III) Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) was one of the most well-known Polish artists in the world. She worked with textile, sculpture, drawing and painting, and crossed conventional borders between different media. Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCULPTOR EMĪLS MELDERIS 13.04.-02.06. 10:00-18:00 (II, III, IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI,VII) One of the main figures in the Latvian professional art scene was sculptor and teacher Emīls Melderis, who created his greatest works between 1921 to 1941. The artist was inspired by the spiritual world in his work, as well as rural life. Latvian National Museum of Art

AIJA JURJĀNE MEMORIAL EXHIBITION 17.04.-18.05. 11:00-18:00 (II-VI) Aija’s painting shows and attests to the values she has for forty years presented as a teacher of painting and composition at the Janis Rozentāls School of Art and the ideas she developed in her painting. Strength, ability and virtuosity developed as a persistent daily observation in her artistic testimony. All of this crowned a personal and unique handwriting in the context of its era and society. Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street

SOLO EXHIBITION BY VITA MERCA – DISCOVERY OF LIGHT 17.04.-20.05. 11:00-19:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Vita Merca is faithful to her call for color in painting – the seeming fragility, openness, and an almost water-color feel, translucent light coverage combined with a deep and tricky quest for a unique and artistic sense. MuseumLV

SOLO EXHIBITION BY VIVITA ZUZULE – MY TRANSFORMATIONS 18.04.-18.05. 11:00-19:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) The exhibition will feature many of Zuzule’s oil paintings from over the years, where the artist plays with color, shapes and symbols, thus expressing her feelings and emotions of that moment. The artist likes to focus on various artistic styles in her paintings – panorama, nature, portraits etc, while at the same time changing her style of expression on a regular basis. MuseumLV

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EXHIBIT "MY BIRD" 26.04.-19.05. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The Natural History Museum of Latvia presents an exhibition from the photography contest "My Bird". The aim of the photo competition is to increase understanding about the variety of birds, raise protection issues, and highlight the unique beauty of various species. Traditionally, the competition’s gallery includes photographs from all participants. Natural History Museum of Latvia

JURIS ĢĒRMANIS ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION – PAINTING 26.04.-26.05. 10:00-18:00 (II-VI), 12:00-18:00 (VII) At the exhibition, the author reveals his basic principles of painting in various themes and scenes. The name of Juris Ģērmanis firstly relates to figural painting and secondly, the painting of Latvian landscapes. There are three important aspects of his work – color tonal harmony, composition and precise drawing. The artist’s work combines technical virtuosity and lightness with in-depth knowledge of classical painting studies and European art traditions. St. Peter’s Church

EXHIBITION – THE BRILLIANT 80S 15.05.-30.09. 11:00-19:00 (I-VII) This bright and extravagant exhibition dedicated to fashion from the 1980s is being organized in cooperation with the Alexandre Vassiliev Foundation. This brilliant period in fashion was known for young woman wearing broad shoulders and voluminous hairstyles. The exhibition will feature pieces from some of the most famous fashion designers of that era – Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and many more. Fashion Museum

EXHIBITION OF CACTUSES AND OTHER SUCCULENTS 22.-26.05. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The exhibition will display about 400 species of cactuses and other succulents. Grow- ing of cactuses and other succulents is rather easy, therefore more and more people want to grow them. Just some tips have to be taken into account and they will be shares by the society’s experts during the exhibition. Visitors will be able to consult the experts and take part in educational events. Natural History Museum of Latvia

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Dace Lielā. August, 2018, 140 x 180 cm

EXHIBITION BY DACE LIELĀ – PAINTINGS 22.05.-29.06. 11:00-18:00 (II-VI) The great and eternal rhythms of nature – night replaces day, and the seasons behind one other – it’s not just a visual rhythm, it is also a timer of our time. Hours, days, weeks, months, years – they turn into something called life, but its local rhythm is human breathing and the heart beat. These are the rhythms of nature and life in Dace Lielā’s exhibition. These are the four seasons with the richness of all the colors and lights they contain. Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street

SOLO EXHIBITION MAYA.ILLUSION BY CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY ARTIST MĀRIS ŠUSTIŅŠ 24.05.-11.06. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Movement, fluency, variability and awakening are the key words that are encoded in this latest exhibition of contemporary jewelry. It will allow us to discover the mysterious world and its surreal and mystical fantasy images. Putti Art Gallery

EXHIBITION – IRISES IN ART NOUVEAU 24.05.-01.09. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) Flower exhibition at the Riga Art Nouveau Center have already become a popular tradition. This year, the exhibition will feature art pieces from the beginning of the 20th century, as well as interior design items with iris motifs. Riga Art Nouveau Centre

COMPETITION EXHIBITION – SOURCE OF STRENGTH 24.05.-25.07. 11:00-19:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Source of Strength has become the MuseumLV Gallery’s annual summer competition exhibition, which gathers professional artists to compete for the Grata Award in visual arts. MuseumLV

PAINTING EXHIBITION BY JĀNIS PLIVDA – WINNER OF THE JĀZEPS PĪGOZNIS AWARD IN LATVIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING 2018 01.-30.06. 10:00-19:00 (II-VI), 12:00-19:00 (VII) Just as in previous years, the Riga St Peter’s Church hosted an annual art exhibition featuring the work of the winner of the Jāzeps Pīgoznis Award in Latvian Landscape Painting. In 2018, artist Jānis Plivda won the award with his painting Gaiļmuiža. St. Peter’s Church

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TALL IRIS EXHIBITION 05.-09.06. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The summer flower exhibition season at the Latvian Museum of Natural History traditionally kicks-off with the iris. Today, the nursing, collecting and breeding of irises has become very popular in Latvia, with about 1,000 different types of bearded irises in the active breeding circle. The exhibition will feature approximately 150 different tall and medium sized iris types and hybrids, which are bred in Latvia and abroad. Natural History Museum of Latvia

PEONY EXHIBITION 12.-16.06. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The Peony exhibition is one of the most beautiful and anticipated summer flower exhibitions. In Latvia peonies are an ancient and popular flower culture. Their breeding began with the restoration of independence, but since the 19th century, every daugh- ter and wife’s flower garden boasts of dark red, white and pink peonies, delighted with such a pleasant and recognizable scent of these magnificent flowers. Natural History Museum of Latvia

HILDA VĪKA PAINTING AND DRAWING EXHIBITION 14.06.-25.08. 10:00-18:00 (II, III, IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI,VII) Hilda Vīka (1897-1963) emerged as a well-known figure of the Latvian art scene in the 1920s and 30s, with her peculiar yet attractive style, where naive pureness is fused with sense and sensitivity in the scenes and images created by nature and imagination. Latvian National Museum of Art

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY AND CONCEPTUAL JEWELRY – SUNLIGHT IN BUTTERFLY WINGS 14.06.-10.09. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) The main focus of the summer jewelry exhibition is on colors. Color is the sum of feelings, the association abc-book. Color is organic. It makes things alive. The artist creates in his work his own color environment, which forms human thoughts and feelings in one way or another. Putti Art Gallery

43 LIST OF VENUE ADDRESSES

Āgenskalns Market Nometņu iela 64 Aldaris Beer Museum Tvaika iela 44 Arena Riga Skanstes iela 21 Art Museum Riga Bourse Doma laukums 6 Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma" Ziemeļblāzmas iela 36 Daile Theatre Brīvības iela 75 Daugava Stadium Augšiela 1 Dzintari Concert Hall Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala Fashion Museum Grēcinieku iela 24 Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street Ausekļa iela 1 Garden of Sigulda Castle Pils iela 16, Sigulda Great Guild Amatu iela 6 Jūrmala Beach Tennis Center at Majori Beach Majoru pludmale, Jūrmala Kalnciema Quarter Kalnciema iela 35 Ķemeri National Park Meža iela, Jūrmala, 56.952288, 23.513000 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre Ķīpsalas iela 8 Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum Brīvības gatve 440 Latvian National Museum of Art Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1 Latvian National Opera and Ballet Aspazijas bulvāris 3 Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Skārņu iela 10 Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation Palasta iela 4 MuseumLV Andreja Pumpura iela 2 National History Museum of Latvia Brīvības bulvāris 32 National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls" Torņa iela 1 Natural History Museum of Latvia Krišjāņa Barona 4 Palladium Rīga Marijas iela 21 Putti Art Gallery Peitavas iela 5 Riga Art Nouveau Centre Alberta iela 12 Riga Art Space Kungu iela 3 Riga Congress Centre Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 5 Riga Dome Cathedral Herdera laukums 6 Riga Porcelain Museum Kalēju iela 9/11 Riga Zoo Meža prospekts 1 Elizabetes iela 57a, ap. 26 Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum (entrance through the courtyard, 5th floor) Small Guild Amatu iela 3 Spikeri Concert Hall Maskavas iela 4 k-1 Splendid Palace Elizabetes iela 61 St. Peter's Church Reformācijas laukums 1 St.John's Church in Riga Jāņa iela 7 The culture-laden Spikeri Quarter and promenade Maskavas iela 6 Turaida Museum Reserve Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda VEF Culture Palace Ropažu iela 2

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