all weekend appointments

New appointment with the weekend events in the city of Rome and its surroundings, to unplug from the weekly stress and enjoy some moments of relaxation full of romance, fun, sweets and culture. On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April there will be space for the celebrations of birthday of Rome and “his Christmas”; to the Village for the Earth on the Pincio terrace and in the Galoppatoio area of ​​Villa Borghese. Hoping for the help of the good spring weather, it is the perfect opportunity for a first romantic walk together with your partner or partner municipal rose garden. Let’s not forget the good food, with the Maritozzo Festival in Ostiense at Eataly. And for those who love classical music, meet in Anguillara Sabazia with the first free show of the “Noble arts in noble lands” series.

The historical Roman group at the Circus Maximus

The Roman historical group rediscovers the traditions ofAncient Rome and keeps them alive in the memory of the ancient splendor of its art and culture. These are thirty years of activity for the association which recalls the most important moments in the history of the city of Rome. The group deals with the re-enactment of ancient historical events with passion and rigor and promotes its ancient civil and religious aspects. On Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April they will be present at Circus Maximus with many initiatives: such as, for example, the gladiator tournament and the Harpastum match – a distant relative of football – on Saturdays; on Sunday instead the re-enactment of the route of the furrow, the founding act of Rome.

Rome’s Christmas in the Civic Museums

Entrance to the Carlo Bilotti Museum.

From 19 to 22 April, four days of guided tours, events and workshops in the civic museums to celebrate the 2,777th birthday of the Capital, the Christmas of Rome. Among the events worth taking into consideration is certainly the exhibition of 80 life-size works by the artist Manuel Felisi at Carlo Bilotti museum in Villa Borghese. The project, dedicated to the animal world, is created on large wooden boards and represents the set of two-dimensional works and digital art interventions. As well as the exhibition dedicated to the career of Giancarla Frare at Casino dei Principi in Villa Torlonia: the preservation of memories through the mapping of what we want to save from oblivion.

The “Rome for Peace” exhibition to say no to wars

Capitol Square (Archive photo)

An exhibition of drawings made by children from all over the world to say no to war. The exhibition in Campidoglio square in Rome on April 21st, from 10am to 6pm and wants to send a message of Peace to primary and nursery school children on all continents. The initiative was born from the collaboration between the Presidency of the Capitoline Assembly and the Colors for Peace Association, already known in the city for the exhibition at the Colosseum during the International Day of Peace.

The play of light at the Pantheon

Queue of tourists to enter the Pantheon (LaPresse archive photo)

Once a year the sun’s rays penetrate the Pantheon’s oculus at 12 o’clock, illuminating the bronze entrance door, the one where visitors enter today but from which the emperor accessed many years ago. The plays of light were designed when Agrippa built the Pantheon.

The husband’s party at Eataly

Archive photo

Cut in half and stuffed with whipped cream or the savory variations filled with meat, fish or vegetables? From the From 19 to 21 April, the “husband party” returns to Eataly in Rome Ostiense. Access to the structure is free but the initiative requires a fee. Many stands are available: from fillings with zabaglione, pistachio chantilly, tiramisu or sacher, ricotta, chocolate crumble and fluer de sel, to proposals with aubergines, tomato reduction and basil sauce. Among the guests are some of the most loved Roman brands: Ioli and Matteucci, Fortunato and De Santis Santa Croce workshop.

The reopening of the municipal rose garden

Archive photo

On Sunday 21 April the municipal rose garden of Rome reopens for everyone free of charge. Opening hours are from hours 8.30am to 7.40pm until mid-June. Guided tours are also free. The collection has approx 1100 specimens between botanical roses, ancient and modern. They can also be observed Rosa Chinensis Virdiflora with green petals, the Rosa Chinensis Mutabilis which changes color as the days pass and Rosa Foetidasmelly.

Between sport, science and music: the Village for the Earth

Image of Facebook profile directory “Villaggio per la Terra”

From 18 to 22 April the initiatives of the Villaggio della Terra on the Pincio terrace and in the Galoppatoio at Villa Borghese. Numerous events include shows, musical and artistic performances, workshops and games. Entrance is free and the events are linked to themes such as nature, sport and music to honor theEarth Day, the 54th World Earth Day. Among the new features this year is the Safe and Sustainable Mobility Village.

The passion for musical art in Anguillara

The village of Anguillara

The first of four appointments “Noble Arts and Noble Lands in Music 2024“It’s April 21st Anguillara Sabazia starting at 7pm. The church of San Francesco hosts the concert ‘On the edge of emotions’with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart And Ludwig van Beethoven. They were performed by the duo of masters, favorites of the Lazio region, Massimiliano Tisano on the piano and Fabrizio Paoletti on the violin, before moving on to the performance of the young Simone Colucci, another pianist. Entrance is free.