Illustrative image. (source: TASR)
ART
'Cats' is back
After many years, Cats, one of the most iconic musicals ever, is back in Bratislava. The music was created by Andrew Lloyd Weber based on a poetry collection by T. S. Eliot. Several performances of the musical are slated for March and April at the Divadlo Nová Scéna theatre in Bratislava. Admission starts at €25. Be quick though, tickets are selling out. If you cannot make it this weekend, don't fret, you have another opportunity at the end of March and in the middle of April.
A still from the March 5 performance of Cats at the Divadlo Nová Scéna theatre in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
New alternative music
Košice-based music producer Braňo Findrík, also known under his stage name Dead Janitor, has just released a new album POST. With 15 years on the alternative scene under his belt, Dead Janitor is known for his experiments with abstract electronic music. The new album, however, marks his venture into the post-punk genre. A concert debuting the album will take place on Saturday evening, in Košice's Na Peroné theatre. Admission is €5. Learn more here.
Speaking of concerts, don't forget about the piano recital of Ludovico Einaudi's music on Saturday in Nové Zámky, as well as the Harry Potter movie music by candle light on Friday in Martin. More on those below.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
A day for mineral lovers
One of the largest exhibitions of its kind in Slovakia, the international exhibition of minerals, fossils, and jewellery from precious and decorative stones called Bratislavské Mineralogické Dni will take place this Saturday starting at 9 AM in the Dom Kultúry Ružinov culture house. More than 50 exhibitors from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Germany will offer visitors a glimpse into the world of inanimate nature. Admission is €3. For more information, click here.
And if you want to read more about the minerals in Slovakia, we have you covered.
A new mineral called argentopolybasite was found in Slovakia several years ago. (source: Luboš Hrdlovič)
Night sky observation
This Friday, the Bratislava City Museum will hold night sky observation with professional equipment and experts, allowing visitors to see Mars, Jupiter, Moon and other objects in space. The gates of Devín Castle near Bratislava will open at 18:30 in the evening, tickets can be bought on site. Visitors are urged to bring warm clothes and a red light torch or headlamp. Learn more here.
If you happen to be in Hlohovec, Trnava Region, you too have the chance to observe the night sky. The local planetárium will be holding a similar event of its own on Friday starting at 18:00. The weather forecast seems very good this time around, so this might be a good opportunity to to have a closer look at various celestial objects.
Devín Castle. How about observing night sky from a place like this? (source: TASR)
The science of spring
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature when spring comes? The Steepark science park venue in Košice has you covered. During a creative workshop, a scientist will show you on several experiments how flowers grow, how water flows within them, as well as what happens to them when a sudden cold snap comes. The programme will take place on both weekend days and is suitable for children from 6 years of age. Admission is €8 for children, with additional €4 if accompanied. Grab the tickets here.
Skiing competition
This weekend, the Strachan ski resort in the High Tatras will be holding the 16th edition of its annual two day skiing competition for everyone regardless of age and skill. The goal is to show what you can do on the slope, have fun and soak in the atmosphere. The registration starts on Friday (but can be done online as well), while the main event takes place on Saturday, with music to boot. Admission is €10, find out more here.
The Ski Centrum Strachan resort. (source: TASR)
MORE AND UPCOMING EVENTS
March 7: Speed contest at the Bachledka ski resort in the High Tatras
March 7, 18, 28, 30: The Harry Potter movie music by candle light in Martin, Trenčín, Banská Bystrica and Poprad
March 8,9: Concerts at the Tatra Ice Cathedral in the Hrebienok resort
March 8, 18, 19, 22: Ludovico Einaudi music concert in Nové Zámky, Košice, Bratislava, Prievidza
March 14, 19: Night sky observation in Nitra (registration needed)
March 14-15: Don't throw away, donate! swap event in Banská Bystrica
March 15: Discover the historical streets around Námestie SNP square in Banská Bystrica
March 15: The Twilight Imperium epic board game event in Košice
March 18: Learn how to discern bird songs in Banská Bystrica
March 21-22: The Coffee, Tea, Chocolate festival in Košice
March 22-23: The 24-hour run in Nitra
March 26-30: The Hory a Mesto travel festival in Bratislava
March 28-30: AnimeShow 2025 fantasy, sci-fi, anime and game festival in Bratislava
March 29: Day of Planetariums in Nitra
April 25-27: SlavCon 2025 fantasy, sci-fi and history festival in Bratislava
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR NOTHING: Explore the scenic trail to Zálesie or celebrate International Women's Day in DK Kramáre.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Have a look at an exhibition of short comics by international authors, witness the Fashion Ballet, and more in this week's Top 10 events.
WHAT TO LEARN: While Virginia Woolf is recognised as a strong advocate for women's rights, her Slovak contemporary Hana Gregorová is, even in Slovakia, known more or less only as the wife of writer Jozef Gregor Tajovský. But she was, in her own right, an intellectual, writer and organiser of cultural life.
WHAT TO READ: The upcoming videogame dubbed 'Slovak GTA' has recently got a full English localisation. Find out how a Prague studio masters the English leap for Vivat Slovakia, balancing brutal true stories and period grit for players worldwide.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a great weekend.
