Events in Ljubljana from 21.3. to 4.4.2016 FAIRS Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre Dunajska cesta 18, +386 (0)1 300 26 00, http://www.gr-sejem.si 24. to 26.3.2016 Collecta - Ljubljana International Collectors' Fair Collecta brings together philatelists, numismatists, cartophiles and collectors of fossils and minerals, militaria, antiques and other small collectables from around Europe. Visitors to the fair can view, examine and trade in collectors' items from all over the world. GALLERIES 8.11.2015 to 28.9.2016 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ACADEMY'S ART COLLECTION Recctorate of the University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg square 12 The Academy's collection is the third-richest public art collection in Ljubljana. Its body of graphic works of art is especially valuable as no other institution keeps these paintings. 10.12.2015 to 29.3.2016 BLACK-WHITE/DARK-LIGHT Gallery Mestni trg, Mestni trg square 18 Exhebition present some of the most important artists in black and white technique. 9.1. to 27.3.2016 PABLO PICASSO: THE VOLLARD SUITE - SELECTED PRINTS pedestrian underpass Ajdovščina Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists of all time, was dedicated not only to painting, but also to printmaking. The current Ljubljana exhibition of his work brings together the prints from the Vollard Suite, a set of 100 etchings considered by art critics as one of the 20th century's most important series of prints. Recurring themes explored by Picasso in the Vollard Suite include bullfighting, myths, and eros. 2.2. to 30.6.2016 OUR BODY: LIVING HEALTHY Metalka Exhibition Rooms in the Podhod Ajdovščina underpass The exhibition Our Body: Living Healthy offers a unique and comprehensive insight into the anatomy and workings of the human body. 4.2. to 2.4.2016 TADEJ TORČ: THE INVENTORY OF AN EMPTY SPACE Ljubljana Castle Is art meditation by itself or is there some kind of an abstract or completely concrete causal connection between the two? 8.2. to 7.4.2016 ARJAN PREGL: PRECARIOUS DAY Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) Arjan Pregl builds his work around three key interlacing themes: references to the history of art, humour and political engagement. These are brought together and actualised primarily in his painting. 11.2. to 21.3.2016 AGAINST THE RULES - LESBIANS AND GAYS IN SPORTS Town Hall Free admission The main goal of the exhibition is to erase taboos and discrimination of homosexuals in sports. 17.2. to 22.3.2016 ŽARKO VREZEC PAINTINGS 2000-2016 Bežigrajska galerija 1 The exhibited works were created daily at the painter’s studio and are a sort of a diary, an authentic documentation of the author’s moods and emotional states. 24.2. to 28.3.2016 SEIJI KIMOTO: POTENCY AND IMPOTENCE Town Hall Free admission Seiji Kimoto is an artist of the Japanes origin who has been living and working in Germany. His sculptures present different methods of torture and abuse of people.The exhibition consists of impressive sculptures and objects made of wood, rope, metal and stone. 2.3. to 4.4.2016 ŽIVKO MARÚŠIČ: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF THE MOON Bežigrajska galerija 2 Živko Marušič's selection of drawings, sketchbooks, collages, paintings, prints and figurative sculptures from 1977 to 2014. 3.3. to 27.5.2016 THROUGH LJUBLJANA STREETS - TRAFFIC IN LJUBLJANA IN THE 20TH CENTURY Ljubljana Castle The exhibition features forty photographs by numerous renowned Slovenian photojournalists, giving visitors an opportunity to witness the image of our capital city right back to the times when tramways and carriages alone filled the city streets. In the period of the 20th century, Ljubljana transformed from a city of horses and carriages to an urban capital. 9.3. to 11.4.2016 NATAŠA SEGULIN: THE POETICS OF SILENCE Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Because our life is full of stress and chaos, Nataša Segulin with her exhibition The Poetics of Silence tries to establish inner peace and silence. 9.3. to 3.4.2016 BRINA IVANETIČ: BODY AND NOTHING - SPATIAL INSTALLATION 1/7 Events in Ljubljana from 21.3. to 4.4.2016 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 21.3. to 4.4.2016 Town Hall Free admission Brina Ivanetič is a young artist that will held an spatial installation at the Town Hall. 17.3. to 5.5.2016 SILVESTER PLOTAJS SICOE: BETWEEN THE SEA AND VOLCANOES Ljubljana Castle Silvester Plotajs Sicoe' s characteristic features are flat surfaces and the interaction between the background and figures are his . The key motif of this new cycle is a volcano Stromboli; the image which Sicoe chose because of the film by Roberto Rossellini. 22.3. to 21.4.2016 TOMAŽ GORJUP: ZGOŠČINE ČASA (PAINTINGS 2015-2016) Galerija Kresija Free admission Painter Tomaž Gorjup is currently working as a professor of Drawing and painting at the Faculty od Education in Ljubljana. He has received numerous awards for his work. 25.3. to 24.5.2016 EASTER EGGS 2016 Ljubljana Castle Easter cuisine is an important part of celebrating Easter, and painted Easter eggs, known as pirhi, are traditional ornaments that must not be lacking at any table. 29.3. to 3.4.2016 LITTLE GREEN STORIES - RAG DOLL EXHIBITION Town Hall 30.3. to 10.5.2016 TOMO PODGORNIK: SEE, KNOW, WATCH Bežigrajska galerija 1 The conceptual exibition at the Bežigrad Gallery 1 will be presented key paintings from Tomo's creative period from 1990 to 2014. 30.3. to 10.5.2016 MILENA USENIK: PAINTINGS Bežigrajska galerija 1 At the first larger exhibition of Milena Usenik, there will be displayed smaller paintings on paper, sketches and larger works on canvas. 31.3. to 16.4.2016 LEA ZUPANČIČ AND ZALA KALAN: HUMANIMAL Town Hall Free admission Artists Lea Zupančič and Zala Kalan have focused on interweaving of human and animal behavior. OTHER 2.2. to 30.6.2016 OUR BODY: LIVING HEALTHY Metalka Exhibition Rooms in the Podhod Ajdovščina underpass EXHIBITIONS The exhibition Our Body: Living Healthy offers a unique and comprehensive insight into the anatomy and workings of the human body. DANCE 1.1. to 17.12.2016 DANCE EVENINGS AT LJUBLJANA CASTLE Ljubljana Castle These monthly social dance evenings scheduled on Saturdays throughout the year except in July and August are held in the unique surroundings of Ljubljana Castle. The highlight of the year is the Dance under the Stars, held in the castle's courtyard in June. 27.3.2016 SOCIAL DANCE EVENINGS AT THE FESTIVAL HALL 20.00 Pionirski dom (children's cultural centre) - Festivalna dvorana The Friday evening dance events held at Ljubljana's Festival Hall are dedicated to ballroom dances such as slow and Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot, discofox, samba, cha cha, rumba, jive, salsa, bachata, and mambo. During breaks, a renowned dance teacher helps dancers improve their skills. 23.3.2016 POP PLAVA TRAVA ZABORAVA 20.00 Kavarna Slamič Plava trava zaborava is the first country band from the former Yugoslavia. They have been formed in 1982. Since than they have performd at the most popular country festivals in the world. 26.3.2016 BAJAGA I INSTRUKTORI (SERBIA) 21.00 Cvetličarna In their thirty years of existence, one of the most famous pop rock groups from the former Yugoslavia released 10 albums, sold more than 3 million records and played more than 2,500 concerts worldwide. 23.3.2016 ROCK EX EROTIČNI 20.00 Prulček Bar Ex Erotični is a band formed by the members of former punk'n'roll band Erotični. Singer Jasmina joined the band in 2015. 24.3.2016 MIDNIGHT LIGHTNIN 20.00 2/7 Events in Ljubljana from 21.3. to 4.4.2016 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 21.3. to 4.4.2016 Prulček Bar Concert is dedicated to the most famous rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. 25.3.2016 PARTIBREJKERS (SERBIA) 20.00 Kino Šiška - Centre for Urban Culture Partibrejkers are renowned for their original take on Balkan punk which influenced many other bands in the region. Their career spans more than 30 years and nine albums. 25.3.2016 D&D ACOUSTIC 20.00 Prulček Bar D&D Acoustic plays the most famous rock hits. 26.3.2016 BAJAGA I INSTRUKTORI (SERBIA) 21.00 Cvetličarna In their thirty years of existence, one of the most famous pop rock groups from the former Yugoslavia released 10 albums, sold more than 3 million records and played more than 2,500 concerts worldwide. 30.3.2016 BLUESTEAM 20.00 Zoo Club Free admission Bluesteam band will perform classic blues and boogie songs from Memphis Slim, B.B. King, Robben Ford etc. 2.4.2016 VLATKO STEFANOVSKI TRIO (MACEDONIA/SERBIA) - JAZZ ROCK 21.00 Cvetličarna Vlatko Stefanovski, whose unique style of guitar playing blends rock and jazz with elements of traditional Macedonian music, has been hailed by connoisseurs as one of the world's best rock guitarists. 21.3.2016 JAZZ TOMAŽ GAJŠT 20.00 Zoo Club Free admission Tomaž Gajst and his band will perfom jazz music. 22.3.2016 JELENA POPRŽAN 20.00 Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) After thrilling performances with acts like Catch Pop - String Strong and Madame Baheux Jelena Popržan is coming to Ljubljana. 28.3.2016 MATIJA DEDIĆ, GORAN RUKAVINA AND RATKO DIVJAK 20.00 Zoo Club Free admission Matija Dedić nkeyboards, Goran Rukavina, double bass and Ratko Divjak, drums will perfom jazz music. 29.3.2016 ZLATKO KAUČIČ DUOS W, BARRY GUY & MAYA HOMBURGER 20.00 Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Recipient of the Prešeren Fund Award, Slovenian’s most coveted prize for artistic achievements, Zlatko Kaučič will perform with legendary double bass player, composer and leader of big jazz bands, Barry Guy and violinist Maya Homburger.