Happy colorful November! The month of bright orange might be over, but the colors won't fade away yet. November brings bright multicolored surprises to cheer you up over this weekend!
Make sure to check both sections of the article and discover the best events to attend over the following days: the first section is highlighting festivals and ongoing events happening throughout the weekend and the second one is showing independent events for each day.
Pick and choose your favorite combination and most importantly: enjoy the weekend!
Main events happening all through the weekend:
V Fair
Go vintage on the 2nd and 3rd of November at Telephone Palace in Bucharest, strating 11.00 till 19.00 and shop responsible, authentic local designers and vintage items.
Fashion design, contemporary jewelry, experiment, authentic vintage, futuristic accessories: buy local. Choose to support the local fashion / design / creative context - in a sustainable lifestyle approach.
Entrance fee costs 15 lei, buy the tickets at the door, or online - here.
RADAR - Romanian Artists Developing Alternative Realities
Between November 1st and 3rd, 18:00 - 23:00 / 22.00, Filaret Electrical Plant will become an immersive space featuring more than 50 artists, new media studios, research and educational institutions.
Their collaborative efforts will promote artistic expression through cutting-edge technologies and interactive narratives: virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, video mapping, interactive installations, video game art, sound design, education & playground.
Tickets cost 35 lei for adults and 20 lei for kids 5-12 years old - get them here.
International Tattoo Convention Bucharest | 10 years anniversary
Friday to Sunday, Bragadiru Palace becomes the place where great inked memories have been carved into inked hearts. Get the chance to get tattooed or pierced by one of the world’s superstars tattoo artists from Austria, USA or China. Enjoy ahows and talks and get inspired by the best!
Tickets - online purchase: ⋆ Standard 3-Day Pass - 50 Lei - access into the convention ⋆ Standard 3-Day Pass for you and 3 friends - 150 Lei - access into the convention for 4 persons. ⋆ VIP Pass - 200 Lei - 3 Days Pass, Lanyard, Meet & Greet, Official T-Shirt, Tattoo Artists Afterparty and a special place in the inked heaven for supporting the event.
Find the detailed schedule (in English) in the Facebook event.
Independent events for Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
FRIDAY - 1 November
18.00 - 21.00 Día de los Muertos at AWE Palatul Universul (address)
The event is organized by the Mexican Embassy in Romania and showcases the traditional Altar of the Dead, a photo exhibition presenting Mexican fairs, dances and offerings and a contemporary reinterpretations of La Catrina.
23.00 - 06.00 Halloween Circus 2019 edition by BankersNightOut at Fratelli (address)
A Halloween party which demands spooky / stupid costume. Party in disguise until the morning comes. For booking tables call +40752 224 692. Tickets cost 35 lei, get them online here.
SATURDAY - 2 November
14.00 - 21.00 Pumpkin Day at Serendipity (address)
Join the hidden garden decorated for the season with pumpkins which await to be carved for Halloween. The most creative pumpkin wil get a prize voucher at the end of the day. The event is ongoing all through the weekend. Reserve your pumpkin: events@serendipity-tea.ro / +40752687542
19.00 - 21.00 Rafael Aguirre Concert at Central University Library Aula (address)
Described by the Spanish daily El País as "one of the most prolific promoters of the classical guitar", Rafael Aguirre will be concerting as part of 2019 edition of "Guitar Evenings". Admission is free but only confirmed by reservation at: kitharalogos@gmail.com.
SUNDAY - 3 November
12.00 - 16.00 Brunch with Toulouse Lautrec at Expirat (address)
Sunday brunch with soundtrack by local indie band Touluse Lautrec fresh food prepared in-house. General access costs 40 lei - get it here, kids below 12 have free access.
09.00 - 15.00 LOTT Urban GarageSale at SAS Gallery (address)
Lord of the Things is hosting a vintage fair upstairs in the old town, inside a Street Art Gallery, where all items will be exhibited as experimental art. Free entrance - fair starts a day before, open both Saturday and Sunday
As usual, don't forget the number one suggestion is to go on a cultural tour / fun experience powered by Bucharest Vibes, find all of them here.
Enjoy the great times ahead of you this weekend!
Until next week,
xoxo