Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
Thursday, October 1 Time Short description of the event Place 14:30 Workshop for children "My Favourite Teacher". Let’s create greeting cards for the Teachers' Day! Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 19:00 Ventspils Days of Chamber Music. Seasons of Love. Participants: Dita Krenberga (flute), Inga Ozola (cello), Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Sana Villeruša (piano). Host of the concert - Liene Jakovļeva. Ticket price EUR 5.00. 19:00 Ramirent Latvian Basketball League 2nd Division game Ventspils University/Spars – Children and Youth OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, Basketball School “Riga”/Daugava Sports Centre (Free admission). Sporta iela 7/9
Friday, October 2 Time Short description of the event Place 7:30 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus 18:00 "Music & Poetry" - the event created by the Readers Club "Labirints" and the ensemble "Zdravica” Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4
Saturday, October 3 Time Short description of the event Place 8:00 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus 11:00 The Apple Festival in the yard of the Creative House of Ventspils (in good weather conditions). Ventspils Jaunrades nams, Maiznieku iela 11 11:00 The Latvian Youth Basketball League games for the U-12 group. OC "Ventspils", Sporta iela 7/9 11:00 Jelgava challenges Ventspils” Jerusalema Dance Challenge". Lielais laukums 1, Ventspils 17.00 "Windy Temper” 10th Anniversary Concert "Again and Again ... “. In the program we will hear popular Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela pop rock and jazz melodies, but in the second part, the well-known rock musician Ivo Fomins will play 40 music and perform his songs together with youth.Ticket price EUR 1.00. Advance ticket sales at all "Biļešu Paradīze" sales points and www.bilesuparadize.lv. 15:00 Optibet Latvian Higher League Championship Football game FC Ventspils – Valmiera FC. Free admission. OC "Ventspils" stadions, Sporta iela 7/9 11:00 Volleyball competition for men "Ventspils Cup 2020". Free admission. Sporta halle "Pārventa", Tārgles iela 5b
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
Sunday, October 4 Time Short description of the event Place 11:00 Workshop for children “Autumn – a Wealthy Man” The flight of fantasy will be facilitated by fun games, Bērnu pilsētiņa joyful songs and practical activities. Event hosted by the Creative Association "Krāsu karuselis". Free admission. 15:00 Workshop for children “Autumn – a Wealthy Man” The flight of fantasy will be facilitated by fun games, Bērnu parks "Fantāzija" joyful songs and practical activities. Event hosted by the Creative Association "Krāsu karuselis". Free admission. 11:30 European Sports Week event - curling training "Get to Know the Olympic Sports Discipline - Curling." Free OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela participation. 7/9 14:00 Latvian Junior Development League Hockey game HC Ventspils - HC Riga. (Free admission). OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela 7/9
Tuesday October 6 Time Short description of the event Place 17:30 History Tuesday. “Jurģi at Ērgļu Street. 60th anniversary of the Family House built by Herberts Dorbe” H.Dorbes muzejs, Ērgļu iela 1 Lecture on building in the 60s of the last century in Ventspils.Inga Apmane, the holder of knowledge on the historical heritage of urban planning.
Wednesday October 7 Time Short description of the event Place 14:00 Creative workshops for children "Small Fairy Tale with Pictures". Let's get to know fairy tales and create Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 our own fantasy fairy tale! Free admission. Materials will be provided. 19:00 Pafbet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League game BC "Ventspils" - University of Latvia. OC „Ventspils” basketbola halle, Sporta iela 7/9
Thursday October 8 Time Short description of the event Place 14:30 Creative workshops for children "Acorn Boy and his Friends". Let's make figurines from acorns, chestnuts Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 and other materials.
Friday October 9 * The calendar of events is informative, before going to the event, please check the information in the events section of the ventspils.lv or visitventspils.com website!
Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
Time Short description of the event Place 7:30 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus
16:00 The Livi Culture Days (October 9-10) Galvenā bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 Competition in gymnastics for girls "Kurzeme Gace 2020” of the Ventspils Sports School "Spars" OC "Ventspils" vingrošanas zāle, 14:00 Sporta iela 7/9 All day Opportunity Festival “Entrepreneur Days in Kurzeme 2020” OC "Ventspils", Sporta iela 7/9
Saturday, October 10 Time Short description of the event Place 8:00 - 15:00 "Pumpkin Show". Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus Celebration of the 1st anniversary of the music library. Event “Ventspils Harp” - lectures, classes, joint Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 10:00-17:00 music making. Conducted by ethnomusicologist, harp player Ansis Jansons. 12:00 Family morning. Let's watch a cartoon, read a book and work creatively. Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 12:00 Competition in gymnastics for boys "Kurzeme Talent 2020” of the Ventspils Sports School "Spars" OC "Ventspils" vingrošanas zāle, Sporta iela 7/9 12:00 Ventspils season closing competition in kayaking and canoeing. Airēšanas bāze "Dampeļi" 13:00 Excursion in the Concert Hall “Latvia”, Ticket price EUR 2.50 per person. Pupils, students, seniors, persons Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 with group I, II disabilities, and their companions EUR 1.50. Free tour for children under 7 years of age. 17:30-19:00 Folk song evening “Sound, sing, resound!” Hosted by Aleta Lipsne. Mūzikas bibliotēka, Lielais laukums 1 16:00 Latvian National Theatre play “Oligarch”. Ticket price EUR 5.00-10.00. 5% discount with the Friend's Card Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela 40 18:00 Jazz concert of the Livi Culture Days. Organized by the Ventspils Livi Association, Māra Vīgerte. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 12:00 Senior swimming competition “End of Summer Relaxation in Ventspils". Free admission. OC "Ventspils" peldbaseinā, Lauku ielā 5 19:00 Latvian National Theatre play “Oligarch”. Ticket price EUR 5.00-10.00. 5% discount with the Friend's Card Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela 40 All day Opportunity Festival “Entrepreneur Days in Kurzeme 2020”. OC "Ventspils", Sporta iela 7/9
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
13:15 Latvian children and youth hockey league game in hockey in U-13 age group HC Ventspils - HS Riga girls. OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela (Free admission) 7/9 15:00 Latvian children and youth hockey league game in hockey in U-17 age group HC Ventspils - Pirāti. (Free OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela admission) 7/9
Sunday, October 11 Time Short description of the event Place 11:00 Play program for children "Hare and Squirrel in Autumn Adventures" Squirrel and hare together with Bērnu pilsētiņa children will find out what colours autumn has and what it brought. After well-done autumn work, good dancing will bring fun. Event hosted by Madara Grēgere and Ieva Bula. Free admission. 15:00 Play program for children "Hare and Squirrel in Autumn Adventures" Squirrel and hare together with Bērnu parks "Fantāzija" children will find out what colours autumn has and what it brought. After well-done autumn work, good dancing will bring fun. Event hosted by Madara Grēgere and Ieva Bula. Free admission. 17:00 Anniversary concert of the Youth Choir "Kamēr....". Ticket price EUR 10.00 - 18.00. 10% discount with the Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielā zāle, Lielais Friend's Card. laukums1 15:45 Latvian children and youth hockey league game in hockey in U-15 age group HC Ventspils - HC Liepāja OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela SSS. (Free admission). 7/9
Monday, October 12 Time Short description of the event Place 19:00 Ventspils Days of Chamber Music. Abstractions. Participants: Ilona Meija (flute), Pēteris Endzelis (oboe), Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Dzintra Erliha (piano). Ticket price EUR 5.00
Tuesday, October 13 Time Short description of the event Place 19:00 The Liepaja Theatre play "Thank you, my friend!" Ticket price EUR 5.00-10.00. 5% discount with the Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela Friend's Card 40 19:00 Ramirent Latvian Basketball League 2nd Division game University of Ventspils/Spars – RTU (Free OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, admission) Sporta iela 7/9
Wednesday, October 14 Time Short description of the event Place
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
14:00 Creative workshop for children “Merry Bookmarks”. Let's create a book exhibition "For a Good Mood” Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 and bookmarks!
Thursday, October 15 Time Short description of the event Place 14:30 Creative workshop for children “Autumn Ball”. Let's create autumn collages from natural materials! Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4
Friday, October 16 Time Short description of the event Place 7:30 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus 15:00 Swimming competition "Freestyle Day” of the Ventspils Sports School "Spars" OC "Ventspils" peldbaseins
Saturday, October 17 Time Short description of the event Place 8:00 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus 12:00 Practical resident of Ventspils. Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 12:00 Reading Encouragement Program for Kids "Book Starts. Owl School". Event for 3-4-year old children Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 together with parents. 16:00 Concert “Return to Ventspils”. Participating - the Ventspils Chamber Orchestra, mixed choir “Ventspils” Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 and soloists. Ticket price EUR 10.00 - 12.00. 10% discount with the Friend's Card. 18.00 Giving of the prize "Silver Inkpot” and excellence scholarships, Opening of the Yearbook. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Green Room, Lielais laukums1 15:00 Latvian children and youth hockey league game in hockey in U-17 age group HC Ventspils - Liepāja SSS OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela (Free admission) 7/9
Sunday, October 18 Time Short description of the event Place 11:00 Musical puppet show for children "Pumpkin's Fairy Tales" The show will feature hand puppets - a Bērnu pilsētiņa pumpkin, a frog, a hedgehog and other characters who will go to the realm of fairy tales in the autumn mood. Visitors will have an opportunity to sing along to the songs, get to know the splendour of autumn,
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
find out what stocks the animals create and how their appearance changes. The event will be hosted by Rikko dolls (Ēriks Balodis). Free admission. 11:30 Cartoon "Little Vampire". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 15:00 Musical puppet show for children "Pumpkin's Fairy Tales" The show will feature hand puppets - a Bērnu parks "Fantāzija" pumpkin, a frog, a hedgehog and other characters who will go to the realm of fairy tales in the autumn mood. Visitors will have the opportunity to sing along to the songs, get to know the splendour of autumn, find out what stocks the animals create and how their appearance changes. The event will be hosted by Rikko dolls (Ēriks Balodis). Free admission. 10:00 Archery competition for professionals, beginners and youth “Kurzemes bulta X”. Free admission. OC "Ventspils" vieglatlētikas manēža, Sporta iela 7/9 15:00 As part of the Russian Culture Days, a meeting with Svetlana Vidjakina, the person preparing the books Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 "Pokrova Cemetery” and "History of the Pokrova Necropolis. Fame and Oblivion" 14:00 Acoustic concert "Quieter” by the Sound Poets. Organized by SIA TSP Music. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Moved from 18.04. 16:30 Acoustic concert "Quieter” by the Sound Poets. Organized by SIA TSP Music. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Moved from 18.04. 19:00 Acoustic concert "Quieter” by the Sound Poets. Organized by SIA TSP Music. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Moved from 18.04. 15.00 un 18.00 The concert "Naive Cuckoo” of the group "Carnival Youth" Songs from favourite Latvian films in new, Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18 self-created arrangements.Tickets are available at all "Biļešu paradīze" box offices. Price: EUR 15, EUR 20. 86 places are available in each concert.
Monday, October 19 Time Short description of the event Place 14:00 Creative Workshop "3D Pens". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2
Tuesday, October 20 Time Short description of the event Place 12:00 Cartoon "Rascal". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 13:00-15:00 Creative workshop "Room Decoration-Photo Collage". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
17:30 History Tuesday. How Latvians got rid of the letter groups or new orthography - 100. Lecturer - Inese Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 Aide
Wednesday, October 21 Time Short description of the event Place 12:00 Cartoon "Adams Family". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 13:00-15:00 Creative workshop for children “Bugs - the Tiny Feet". Let's create different bugs from paper and get to Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 know their world! 15:00 Erudition game "Library Adventure". Bērnu bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 19.00 Event 1 of the 75th anniversary cycle of the Ventspils Theater (40-60ties, meeting with U. Grīnbergs). Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18
Thursday, October 22 Time Short description of the event Place 15:00 Event "Love in Cholera Times” of the UNESCO LNK Network "Story Time in the Library". Conversations on Gāliņciema bibliotēka, Kuldīgas iela 2020 and the epidemics in history. 110 14:30 Creative workshop for children “Flower Basket”. Let's make flowers from maple leaves! Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 19:00 Jam with the Ventspils Big Band No. 2. Participants - the trumpeter Gerhard Oring (Austria), vocalist Koncertzāle "Latvija", Mazā zāle, Susanna Aleksandra (Finland / Estonia). Ticket price EUR 7.00 10% discount with the Friend's Card. Lielais laukums1 19:00 Ramirent Latvian Basketball League 2nd Division game University of Ventspils/Spars – Bauska (Free OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, admission). Sporta iela 7/9
Friday, October 23 Time Short description of the event Place 7:30 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus
17:00-19:00 Learn to play a harp! The class is hosted by Guntis Niedoliņš Mūzikas bibliotēka, Lielais laukums 1
Saturday, October 24 Time Short description of the event Place 8:00 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
13:00 Excursion in the concert hall “Latvia”, Ticket price EUR 2.50 per person. Pupils, students, seniors, persons Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 with group I and II disabilities and their companions EUR 1.50. Free tour for children under 7 years of age. 18.00 The Russian Culture Days”, closing concert. Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18 15.00 The 60th anniversary concert of the choir “Kaiva”. Ventspils Jaunrades nams, Maiznieku iela 11 17:00 Pafbet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League game BC "Ventspils" - Valmiera Glass/Vidzeme University of OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, Applied Sciences. Sporta iela 7/9 19:00 Contemporary music cycle “Ma”. Cello player, composer Anne Miller (Germany). Ticket price EUR 10.00 - Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 18.00. 20% discount with the Friend's Card.
Sunday, October 25 Time Short description of the event Place 11:00 Improvisation show for children "Little Wolves in Masks" When the autumn splendour turns grey, some Bērnu pilsētiņa forest animals go to sleep for winter. This time there are some, who want to play and fool around, because Halloween is approaching. How going to sleep for winter will turn out, we will find it out together. The event will be hosted by students of the House of Creativity. Free admission. 11:00 6. Finale of the International Alīda Vāne Young Vocalist Competition. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 15:00 Improvisation show for children "Little Wolves in Masks" When the autumn splendour turns grey, some Bērnu parks "Fantāzija" forest animals go to sleep for winter. This time there are some, who want to play and fool around, because Halloween is approaching. How going to sleep for winter will turn out, we will find it out together. The event will be hosted by students of the House of Creativity. Free admission. 12:00 Kr. Barona Day. Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18 17:00 6. Award ceremony and concert of the winners of the International Alīda Vāne Young Vocalist Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 Competition. Ticket price EUR 5.00Organized by the "Alīda Vāne Foundation". 15:00 Optibet Latvian Higher League Championship Football game FC Ventspils – FC Liepaja. Free admission. OC "Ventspils" stadions, Sporta iela 7/9
Monday, October 26 Time Short description of the event Place
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
15:00 Football game of the Latvian Premier League Doubles Championship: FC „Ventspils” 2 – RFS-2. Free Futbola stadions Katoļu ielā 40 admission.
Tuesday, October 27 Time Short description of the event Place 12:00 Meeting with the writer Viesturs Ķerus within the project “Reading Stop in Pārventa” Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4 History Tuesday. Narration of in the context of the exhibition "The Lost Litvaks" - Ilja Ļenskis (the director 17:30 of the museum "Jews in Latvia"). Livonijas ordeņa pils, Jāņa iela 17
Wednesday, October 28 Time Short description of the event Place Ventspils Theatre play ”The Curious Savage” Ticket price - EUR 3. They are available at the box office of 18.00 the Culture Centre and at all "Biļešu Paradīze” sales points. Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18
Thursday, October 29 Time Short description of the event Place 15:00 Thematic event "Pārventa Remembrance Stories" Pārventas bibliotēka, Tārgales iela 4
Friday, October 30 Time Short description of the event Place 7:30 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus 18:00 - 22:00 An event dedicated to the Halloween "Horror Track" in the Youth House.The horror track is an annual Ventspils Jauniešu māja, Kuldīgas iela tradition, in which everyone is invited to participate, because it is an opportunity to test and find out 13 how fearless you really are! Entrance fee is 1 EUR. Entry from the age of 13. Apply in advance.Remember – nobody in the Youth House will hear you screaming! 19:00 Pafbet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League game BC "Ventspils" - BC Liepaja. OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, Sporta iela 7/9
Saturday, October 31 Time Short description of the event Place 8:00 - 15:00 Extended trading in the Old Town Market of Ventspils. Ventspils Vecpilsētas tirgus
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Ventspils calendar of events in October 2020*
10:00 Prize competition in short track of the Ventspils Sports School "Spars", stage 2. OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela 7/9 13:00 Narrator Contest "Flow, Flow, Language". Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 Organ music and silent cinema. British organist Richard Hill and a classics of silent horror cinema - the film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" made by the German director Robert Wiene in 1920. Ticket price EUR 20:00 10.00 - 18.00. 20% discount with the Friend's Card. Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums1 18:00 - 22:00 An event dedicated to the Halloween "Horror Track" in the Youth House.The horror track is an annual Ventspils Jauniešu māja, Kuldīgas iela tradition, in which everyone is invited to participate, because it is an opportunity to test and find out 13 how fearless you really are!Entrance fee is 1 EUR. Entry from the age of 13. Apply in advance. Remember - no one in the Youth House will hear you screaming! 15:00 Latvian children and youth hockey league game in hockey in U-13 age group HC Ventspils - HC Tukums. OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, Sporta iela (Free admission). 7/9
EXHIBITIONS Date Short description of the event Place 25.09.-31.10. Maira Asare photo exhibition "Some Friends Running Lights" Galvenā bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2 11.07.-01.11. Exhibition of the Ventspils Museum collection “Through flowers or how Latvians fell in love with floral Livonijas ordeņa pils, Jāņa iela 17 ornaments” (floral motifs in the 14th century brooches, dowry chests, early 20th century china and the costume of Miss Ventspils). Exhibition may be viewed by November 1.
19.09. - 04.10. Exhibition of works by the participants of the painting workshop “Early Realism 2020” (Aija Zariņa, Inga Livonijas ordeņa pils, Jāņa iela 17 Insberga, Ginta Stavrovska, Roberts Muzis, Zigurds Poļikovs). Exhibition may be viewed by October 4. 06.10.-1.11. Exhibition "Lost Litvaks" in the works of Gerardas Bagdonavičius (1901 - 1986) of the Siauliai Museum Livonijas ordeņa pils, Jāņa iela 17 "Aušros” 04.09. - 18.10. Personal exhibition of Inga Insberga WONDERWORLD. Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela 40 11.09. - 18.10. Personal exhibition of Kate Seržāne "Below Level". Teātra nams "Jūras vārti", Karlīnes iela 40 09.10.-09.11. The Livi photography exhibition. Galvenā bibliotēka, Akmeņu iela 2
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