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Events in Riga JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2017 European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Events in Riga JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2017 European Region of Gastronomy 2017 „European Region of Gastronomy is a distinct re ection of going back to our roots – products and ingredients gathered, savored, featured in meals for hundreds of years – straight from our forests, meadows, streams and lakes.” Dzintars Kristovskis Head chef, restaurant Valmiermuizas Embassy in Riga and Ambassador of ERG www.rigagauja.lv EVENTS IN RIGA JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH 2017 CONTENTS 2 January Events 17 February Events 28 March Events 40 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 Riga International Coach Terminal Prāgas iela 1. Phone: +371 67220555 Working hours: 10:00—18:00 [email protected] www.LiveRiga.com This information has been prepared on 27.11.2016. The Riga Tourism Development Bureau is not responsible for any changes made by event organisers. On national holidays (01.01.2016), certain locations may be closed or have shortened working hours. Cover photo by Aleksandrs Kendenkovs. EVENT CALENDAR Date Time Event Venue Pg. 9:00-20:00 Life is about playing – vintage toy’s National Library of 08.10.-08.01. (I-V), 10:00- 6 exhibition Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibition "The Silk Road. Ancient Art Museum "Riga 22.10.-08.01. 20:00 (V), 6 Chinese Art" Bourse" 10:00-18:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- National History 26.10.-30.03. 20:00 (V), Exhibition "Gloves, Mittens" 32 Museum of Latvia 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibition "Version - Latvians: National History 27.10.-17.09. 20:00 (V), Latvian Ethnographic Exhibition 32 Museum of Latvia 10:00-17:00 of 1896" (VI-VII) 11:00-17:00 Riga Museum of (II, IV, V, VI, Exhibit. The 70s and the Practicality 02.11.-15.01. Decorative Arts and 6 VII), 11:00- of Beauty Design 19:00 (III) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Juris Dimiters' solo exhibit Latvian National 17.11.-29.01. 20:00 (V), "Priekškara paslēpes"/"Hiding Behind 6 Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 the Curtain" (VI-VII) 11:00-18:00 Art exhibit. Ilze Avotiņa. "Pūķa Gallery Daugava, 23.11.-07.01. 6 (II-VI) Dvēsele" Ausekļa Street 11:00-21:00 26.11.-06.01. Old Town Christmas Fair Dome Square 7 (I-VII) 27.11.-06.01. Christmas fair in Esplanāde Esplanade 7 29.01.-08.01. Christmas Fair on Līvu Square Līvu Square 7 9:00-20:00 National Library of 30.11.-27.08. (I-V), 10:00- Exhibition "Secret Life of Advertising" 32 Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), National Museum of Kristiāns Brekte. Solo exhibit 02.12.-12.02. 11:00-20:00 Art exhibition space 20 "Arsenāls" (IV), 12:00- "Arsenāls" 17:00 (VI, VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Latvian National 03.12.-05.02. 20:00 (V), Art exhibit. Juris Boiko. "Salt Crystals" 20 Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibit. " Pastels and Drawings". Latvian National 07.12.-25.01. 20:00 (V), 7 Felicita Pauļuka (1925-2014) Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The way through the Christmas 09.12.-08.01. Riga 8 Trees 2016 10:00-18:00 Contemporary Jewellery exhibition 14.12.-27.02. (I-V), 11:00- Putti Art Gallery 20 "Magical tale in grandfather`s beard" 17:00 (VI) 18.12.-29.01. 16:00-19:00 Winter Nights at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 8 9:00-20:00 Exhibit. "Popular Culture in Latvia at National Library of 20.12.-26.02. (I-V), 10:00- 20 the Turn of the Century (19th-20th) Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) Latvian Ethnographic 26.12.-08.01. 15:00-20:00 Light reflections in the winter twilight 8 Open-air Museum 01.01.-31.03. 10:00-16:00 Winter at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 22 01.01.-31.03. 10:00-18:00 Osteo's Stories at the Zoo Riga Zoo 22 2 JANUARY 2017 Date Time Event Venue Pg. Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz (1848– 01.01.-12.02. History of Riga and 22 (III-VII) 1901): numismatist and collector" Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Dom Museum ― 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 32 (III-VII) Temple for Science and Art" Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Museum of the History of Riga and 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 33 (III-VII) Navigation: Recent acquisitions Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition: Silver cup "21st Century 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 33 (III-VII) Renaissance" Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition. Spotlight on a Special 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 33 (III-VII) Item from the Museum Collection Navigation Hullabaloo/Jampadracis Latvian 01.01. 12:00 Dzintari Forest Park 8 style 01.01. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 9 The European Region of Gastronomy 01.01.-31.12. Riga 8 2017 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 02.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 03.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes Latvian National 03.01. 19:00 Opera "La Traviata" 9 Opera and Ballet 03.01. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 04.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes 04.01. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 9 Ballet Performance "Karlsson is Latvian National 04.01. 18:00 9 Flying…" Opera and Ballet "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 05.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes Latvian National 05.01. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 10 Opera and Ballet 05.01. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 06.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes St.John's Church 06.01. 17:00 Concert of the Star Day in Riga Latvian National 06.01. 19:00 Ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" 10 Opera and Ballet 06.01. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 9 Latvian National 07.01. 12:00 The Birds' Opera 10 Opera and Ballet "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 07.01. 12:00 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 9 minutes 07.01. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National 07.01. 18:00 The Birds' Opera 10 Opera and Ballet 07.01. 19:00 A concert performance Novecento Dzintari Concert Hall 10 Culture centre 07.01. 19:00 Blizzard of Christmas Sounds 10 "Ziemeļblāzma" Latvian National 08.01. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 11 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 08.01. 18:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 11 Opera and Ballet 3 EVENT CALENDAR Date Time Event Venue Pg. 08.01. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 9 11:00-18:00 Laima Bikše's exhibition "Dream Gallery Daugava, 11.01.-11.02. 11 (II-VI) Gardener" Ausekļa Street Latvian National 11.01. 19:00 Opera "Rigoletto" 11 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 12.01. 19:00 Ballet "Bolero" 11 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 13.01. 19:00 Opera "Manon Lescaut" 12 Opera and Ballet A concert performance Novecento. 13.01. 19:00 Spīķeri Concert Hall 12 Vestards Šimkus Latvian National 14.01. 12:00 Performance "The little magic flute" 12 Opera and Ballet 14.01. 14:00-20:00 Street Food Festival Riga Kaķļu street Latvian National 14.01. 15:00 Performance "The little magic flute" 12 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 14.01. 19:00 Ballet "Giselle" 12 Opera and Ballet 14.01. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 13 9:00-20:00 Exhibit. "Reflections of History in National Library of 15.01.-16.04. (I-V), 10:00- Manuscripts"/ "Laiku atspulgi senos 13 Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) manuskriptos" Latvian National 15.01. 15:00 Operetta "The Bat" 10 Opera and Ballet 16.01. 19:00 Musical "Jane Eyre" Daile Theatre 13 17.01. 19:00 Musical "Jane Eyre" Daile Theatre 13 Latvian National 18.01. 19:00 Opera "Faust" 13 Opera and Ballet 20.01. Anniversary of the Riga Barricades Riga 13 Latvian National 20.01. 19:00 Opera "Yevgeniy Onegin" 14 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 21.01. 19:00 Opera "Mackbeth" 14 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 22.01. 19:00 Opera "The Marriage of Figaro" 14 Opera and Ballet 24.01. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National 25.01. 19:00 Ballet "Swan Lake" 14 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 26.01. 19:00 Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi" 14 Opera and Ballet Through the Years, the opening concert of the Three Stars music 26.01. 19:00 National Theatre 16 festival dedicated to Latvia's Centenary 26.01. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National 27.01.
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