Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between January 10 and January 19, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

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TOP 10

EVENT: PsychoGAMES; Starts: Jan 10, 18:00
PARTY: Disco 2000; Starts: Jan 10, 21:00
EVENT: Burzoblšák; Starts: Jan 11, 8:00
EVENT: Art / Exhibition on Screen 2020; Starts: Jan – Mar
EVENT: Book Swap; Starts: Jan 12, 10:00
EVENT: Travel cinema: Thailand; Starts: Jan 14, 20:00
EVENT: Tastes of Ethiopia; Starts: Jan 15, 18:30
EVENT: Vegan dinner; Starts: Jan 18, 16:30
EVENT: Stomp - The World Dance Show; Starts: Jan 17-18
CONCERT: The most beautiful New Year's concert; Starts: Jan 18, 19:30

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Religious Services for non-Slovak speakers

Galleries in Bratislava: Temporary exhibitions

Training in English

Highlights of the year (selection of events for which it's advisable to obtain tickets early)

TOP 10

PsychoGAMES

Kalab, Zámocká, Bratislava, Friday, January 10, 18:00

PsychoGAMES is a workshop held in English where participants play various experiential social games. Two skilled facilitators from project OTVORENÁ HRA will bring up and lead games that you can join. Each game is designed to target a certain aspect of behaviour or communication aspect. Games usually end with a review, serving as a small retrospective to bring up lessons learned. Admission: voluntary. More info: www.facebook.com.

Disco 2000

KC Dunaj~, Nedbalova, Bratislava, Friday, January 10, 21:00

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Retro for the Millennium! Go back to your teenage days and rock out to world-famous hits that were stuck in your discman and mp3 player headphones in the early years of the new millennium. Admission: €5. More info: www.facebook.com.

Burzoblšák January

Drieňová 16, Bratislava, Saturday, January 11, 8:00

We invite all fans of secondhand fashion to celebrate both New Year's and the 50th Burzoblšák, which will take place, unusually, on the second Saturday of January 11, 2020. At January’s Burzoblšák you will find not only clothing but also handmade products, plates, books, paintings, antiques and others. Sweet and savoury snacks, delicious drinks, syrups, jams, the best coffee and much more await you in the refreshment area. You can sit in the relaxation zone and have your children entertained in creative workshops and face painting Artlandia.

Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

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Art / Exhibition on Screen 2020

Kino Nostalgia, Súťažná, Ružinov, January-March

Who does not know Michelangelo, Raffaello, Caravaggio or Leonardo da Vinci? On a fascinating journey through Florence and its greatest works of art, you can visit ten museums in one cinema show and see around 150 world class artworks, such as Brunelleschi's Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Academia Galleri, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. An unforgettable journey to the heart of the Renaissance awaits you, and not only that, in the coming days, you can see other magnificent works of world art and architecture at the Nostalgia Cinema.

PROGRAM:

  • January 11, SAT 18:00 FLORENCE AND UFFIZI GALLERY
  • January 25, SAT 18:00 GAUGUIN ON TAHITI - LOST PARADISE
  • February 1, SAT 18:00 HIERONYMUS BOSCH
  • February 15, SAT 18:00 PRADO - COLLECTION OF WONDERS
  • February 29, SAT 18:00 LEONARDO: THE LATEST WORKS
  • March 14, SAT 18:00 ERMITAGE - THE STRENGTH OF ART
  • March 28, SAT 18:00 CARAVAGGIO - SOUL AND BLOOD

Admission: €5 - €7. More info: nostalgia.sk.

Book Swap

Kupodivu, Žilinská, Bratislava, Sunday, January 12, 10:00

Come and exchange books with other people. In addition, you can play board games or refresh yourself with our non-alcoholic bar. Bring at least 1 and max 5 books to the event and choose the same quantity of books from books brought by other people. The books have to be in good condition = NOT torn, written all over, or otherwise damaged. Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

Travel cinema: Thailand

KC Dunaj~, Nedbalova, Bratislava, Tuesday, January 14, 20:00

A country of elephants, orchids and freedom: meet the tropical kingdom in which there is no shortage of experience. Whether divine beaches and charming bays, colourful national parks, lively floating markets or countless temples, there is still much to discover in Thailand. Admission: €5. More info: www.facebook.com.

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Tastes of Ethiopia

Paralelná Polis, Kominárska, Bratislava, Wednesday, January 15, 18:30

The idea of exploring Ethiopia came from listening to popular Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatto Astatke, dining at an Ethiopian restaurant and eating the famous Ethiopian sour pancake from gluten-free flour "teff", followed by a typical Ethiopian coffee ritual. Admission: €3-€7. More info: www.facebook.com.

Vegan dinner

Progressbar Cowork & Hackerspace, Dunajská, Bratislava, Saturday, January 18, 16:30

Come to a vegan potluck - everybody brings a vegan dish that is laid together on a shared table. Then everyone tastes what they want and how much they want. Everyone is welcome at dinner, be it a passionate vegan chef or a curious person who has never tasted vegan food before. Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

Stomp – The World Dance Show

Incheba Expo Arena, Viedenska, Friday-Saturday, January 17-18

A unique mixture of percussion, dance, theatre and comedy with amazing music inspired by the everyday, Stomp members use everything from lighters and cans to trash bins and kitchen utilities for a memorable show. Admission: €25-49. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

The most beautiful New Year's concert

AXA Aréna NTC, Príkopova, Bratislava, Saturday, January 18, 19:30

100-member gypsy orchestra Budapest with guests: Kandráčovci and Filip Jancik

The world-famous 100-member Gypsy Orchestra from Budapest will visit Slovakia again this January 2020! Exclusive guests at the concert will be Filip Jančík and Kandráčovci.

The 100-member Gypsy Orchestra was founded on November 2, 1985. Over the past 34 years, they have spread gypsy and folk music over 1,000 times on five continents of the world. During this period they have released more CDs and DVDs. They received 7 platinum and 15 gold awards.

At the opening of the World's Fair in Lisbon, the 100-member Gypsy ensemble enjoyed a unique success. In 2000 they were awarded the “Hungarian Heritage” award and in the same year, they were included in the Guinness Book of Records. In the first minutes of the third millennium, they performed an excellent concert in Monte Carlo in front of the Grand Casino. They participate in music festivals all around the world.

Come and enjoy this unique experience! Admission: €20 - €30. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

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Training:

TRAINING: Pilates in English; Starts: Every Monday evening, 20:30
TRAINING: Yoga in English on Thursdays; Starts: Every Thursday, 18:30
TRAINING: Yoga in English at Indian Embassy; Starts: Monday to Friday, 11:00, 16:00, 18:00
TRAINING: Pilates in English– The class is in English, suitable for men and women, beginners and advanced, Slovaks and foreigners. The venue is equipped with Pilates requisites, a shower and a kitchen. (you do not need to bring a mat). Andrea’s classes are a mix of Pilates exercises for a strong core and and flexible body, as well as yoga exercises for stretching stiff muscles caused by a sedentary lifestyle. Her classes end with the all-important relaxation of body and mind. She also uses highly qualitative essential oils (doTerra) during the class. Refreshments, tea, fruit are included in the price. Starts: Every Monday evening, 20:30; Open Mind centrum, Mickiewiczova 2. Admission: €8 (one-time charge). More info: www.internationals.sk.
TRAINING: Yoga in English on Thursdays - You need to make reservation via yoga@internationals.sk. This is a beginners & intermediate class and you do not need any pre-knowledge. We will practice Dynamic Flow yoga. Take a look at one of our sessions: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalsBratislava/videos/1604953649521444/ Tea, water, fruit, showers are available to use for free. In these classes we will perform exercises that make us stronger, more flexible, obtain balance and have fun while doing it. Starts: Thursday 18:30; Open Mind Centrum, Mickiewiczova 2. Admission: €8 (one-time charge) or €59 for a 10 session ticket you can use within 12 weeks. More info: www.internationals.sk.
TRAINING: Yoga in English at Indian Embassy - The Embassy of India in Bratislava is happy to announce the commencement of Yoga classes. The classes will be conducted by Ms. Jaiwanti, Yoga Teacher. The classes will cover Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation and Relaxation techniques. People interested in joining the Yoga Classes are requested to fill in the attached Registration Form. The Registration Form may then be sent to email: eindia.iccr@mail.telekom.sk. For any clarification/further information, you may contact Ms. Jaiwanti at Tel: +421-2-5296 2916/7/8 or email: eindia.iccr@mail.telekom.sk. Admission is free. Starts: Monday to Friday, 11:00, 16:00, 18:00, Dunajska 4, Bratislava. More info: www.indianembassy.sk

Temporary exhibitions

DANUBIANA
Vladimír Gažovič: Celebration
Vladimír Židlický: Restrospective
Dan Meluzin: Observer
SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY
Land behind the Map. Amazing Art History with Professor Hamster
The Kornel and Naďa Földvári Library
Laco Teren. Nothing Can Stop Us!

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS IN DANUBIANA:
Vladimír Gažovič – Vladimír Gažovíč is an excellent representative of contemporary Slovak graphic art who transformed certain format and meaning impulses of the classical message of art development within the current context in his work. At the end of the 1960s Gažovič began to develop his original concept of graphic work which enabled him to break through the foreign art scene more intensively than anyone before him. The novelty here lies in the technological perfection of his work with original lithographs printed from stone. This new technology allowed him to perceive the artistic form in a new way and to build it on painting principles. By working with graded colour shades and light he forms the plasticity of shape as a spatial value. This approach is unique even today. He works with figures as a multi-string instrument – a carrier of moral and ethical values. The legacy of Hieronymus Bosch and later symbolists and expressionists resonates in his work from this aspect. Opening Hours: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Closed on Mondays, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Bratislava-Čunovo, Vodné dielo. More info: www.danubiana.sk.
Vladimír Židlický: Restrospective - Vladimír Židlický is a major figure on the European art scene. He experiments with the heritage of classic art disciplines. The meticulous care he has devoted to work with photographic prints, whether in small-scale or monumental formats, clearly links up with the legacy of the pictorial tradition of photography. In his approach, he bases himself upon history-proven methods of refining tonality, at the same time employing test prints and drawing on the transparency of different structures, not hesitating to finish his artifacts by way of partial destruction of their pictorial form. By no means as contradictory as it would appear, he enhances the impact of his figure compositions featuring motifs of nudity with incalculable effects invoked by various interventions into matrices, including notably cutting into the emulsion of negatives or even taking out their sections. He then engages in painterly incursions into the force field of the prints. Opening Hours: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Closed on Mondays, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Bratislava-Čunovo, Vodné dielo. More info: www.danubiana.sk.
Dan Meluzin: Observer - Dan Meluzin has not surrendered to the magnetic power of digital technologies, but rather to their consequences, the growing pressure from the world of media, advertising, celebrities, consumption and the related transformations of culture and the superficialization of the perception of social values. He presented himself as a vital, self-confident and provocative artist who revitalized painting through the triviality and shoddiness of his themes. He drew his inspiration from the work of Van Gogh, from his method of working with paint, colour and light, as well as from classical and postwar Modernism, Pop art in particular, which he transformed into his own painting concept. Based on some Pop art practices he is usually referred to as a successor of Pop art, which, however, is only one aspect of his work. Opening Hours: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Closed on Mondays, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Bratislava-Čunovo, Vodné dielo. More info: www.danubiana.sk.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION IN SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY
Land behind the Map. Amazing Art History with Professor Hamster - Amazing Art History with Professor Hamster is an interactive projection dedicated to the story of art history, prepared in cooperation with Prague colleagues (concept by Ondřej Horák, execution by Ondřej Fuczik, David Kakalík and INITI) and loosely based on their previous activities in the Czech Republic. The projection is designed for children interested in art history, as well as for lay and informed visitors who want to learn more. Telling the story of art, connected with a series of animated films devoted to the life and context of the work of a prominent Slovak, as well as world visual artists of the 20th century and the present, combines learning and entertainment. Open: Monday: closed, Tuesday – Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00, Thursday: 12.00 – 20.00, Friday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00, Esterházy’s Palace. More info: www.sng.sk.
The Kornel and Naďa Földvári Library - The Kornel and Naďa Földvári Library is a project dedicated to Slovak writer, satirist, art and literary critic, book collector and translator, Kornel Földvári. Preparations started together with Peter Krištúfek, writer and director, who has searched for a method of preserving Földvári's large collection of books for a long time. Open: Monday: closed, Tuesday – Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00, Thursday: 12.00 – 20.00, Friday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00, Esterházy’s Palace. More info: www.sng.sk.
Laco Teren. Nothing Can Stop Us! - Nothing Can Stop Us! presents the key points of Laco Teren’s artistic program and introduces the unique artistic personality of this polymuse. Teren was one of the leading figures of the post-Modernist generation, which around the mid-1980’s presented their program of Neo-Expressive painting inspired by the Italian Trans-Avant-Garde and German Neue Wilde movements. Through his explosive temperament and energetic and daring metaphors he poked fun at the main iconographic symbols of the socialist era in its twilight. Diverse topical and historical inspirations can be found in his contemporary, large canvases of “Baroque-Art Nouveau” and Pop-art style based on grandiose and colorful two dimensional drawing designs. Predominantly a painter, Teren also switches to sculpture from time to time. Open: Monday: closed, Tuesday – Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00, Thursday: 12.00 – 20.00, Friday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00, Esterházy’s Palace until January 12. More info: www.sng.sk.
Religious Services for non-Slovak speakers

SERVICE: Apostolic Church; Starts: Sundays, 9:30, Bratislava City Church, Trnavské mýto 1, English
SERVICE: Bratislava International Church, Starts: Sundays 10:00 English, Malý kostol, Panenská Street (entrance from Lýcejná Street)
SERVICE: Brotherhood Church (Cirkev bratská); Starts: Sundays 10:00, Cukrová 4, English
MASS: The Church of Saint Ladislav; Starts: Sundays 11:00, Špitálska, English
MASS: Church of St. John of Matha; Starts: Sundays 9:00 Latin
MASS: St. Martin’s Cathedral; Starts: Sundays 7:45 German, 9:00 Latin
MASS: Church of the Merciful Brothers; Starts: Sundays 11:30 Italian
SERVICE: Small Evangelical Church; Starts: Sundays 9:00 Hungarian, 10:00 English, 11:30 German, Malý kostol, Panenská Street (entrance from Lýcejná Street)
SERVICE: Citylight Church, Starts: Sundays 10:00 English, Námestie 1.mája 1
SERVICE: Bratislava International Fellowship, Starts: Sundays 10:00 English, Trnavské mýto 1, (Istropolis)
SERVICE: International Baptist Church; Starts: Sundays 10:00 English, Súľovská 2
JEWISH SERVICE: Synagogue on Heydukova Street; Starts: Friday evening (before twilight), Saturday morning (usually at 9:00), and during feasts, Hebrew

Highlights of the year

EVENT: Maluma World Tour; Starts: Feb 26, 20:00
CONCERT: Mireille Mathieu; Starts: Mar 10, 20:00
CONCERT: Kenny Barron & Dave Holland Trio; Starts: Mar 17, 2020
CONCERT: Alvaro Soler; Starts: May 29, 2020
CONCERT: André Rieu; Starts: Jun 10; 20:00
CONCERT: Lenny Kravitz; Starts: July 1, 2020

EVENT: Maluma World Tour – Maluma will visit Slovakia within his world tour. Many consider him as one of the leading personalities of latin music. His newest album, F.A.M.E. gained a Latin Grammy in the category of current pop albums. Starts: Feb 26, 20:00, Winter Stadium of Ondrej Nepela. Admission: €39-€89. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.
CONCERT: Mireille Mathieu - The Queen of French chanson will perform in Bratislava again. Mireille Mathieu will not miss a chance to perform in Slovakia, where her all concerts have been sold out every time.
Starts: Mar 10, 20:00, Axa Arena NTC Bratislava. Admission: €49-€199.
More info: www.ticketportal.sk.
CONCERT: Kenny Barron & Dave Holland Trio – Kenny Barron belongs among the most influential jazz pianists with impersonations of traditional and conservative forms of jazz. He exceptionally understands with Dave Holland who impersonates everything that could be imagined under the words modern jazz. These musicians are rarely in Slovakia, so do not miss the unique chance to see them live. Starts: Mar 17, 2020, Slovak Radio, Mýtna 1, Bratislava. Admission: €20-€40. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.
CONCERT: Alvaro Soler - Fantastic news for Alvaro Soler's Slovak fans - on the 29th of May next year Alvaro will take his incredibly successful Mar de Colores Europe Tour to Slovakia, where he'll deliver a great concert at the AXA Arena NTC in Bratislava. Starts: May 29, 2020, AXA Arena NTC in Bratislava. Admission: €40-€50. More info: listocheck.sk.
CONCERT: André Rieu – André Rieu, the musician named as the modern “King of Waltz” will play a concert in 2020 in Bratislava. He will perform together with the 60-member Johann Strauss Orchestra, the biggest private orchestra in the world. Starts: Jun 10; 20:00, Winter Stadium of Ondrej Nepela. Admission: €65-€125. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.
CONCERT: Lenny Kravitz - The multi-talented singer, musician and actor, Lenny Kravitz, has announced his upcoming tour called “Here to Love” Tour 2020. The native of New York will perform for the Slovak audience on July 1, 2020 at the Ondrej Nepela Ice Stadium in Bratislava. The biggest hits of Kravitz's career will be played, such as American woman, Fly away, I belong to you, Ain't over til it's over, and Again, as well as fresh songs. Starts: July 1, 2020, 20:00, Winter Stadium of Ondrej Nepela. Admission: €59-€84. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

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