Running during the day and walking at night, music in sacred places and theaters, exhibitions in churches and even among plants. Next weekend is full of events. The StraPad, the race for parents and children, returns to the streets of the center. At dawn, however, BuongiornoNotte returns, which from Porta Nuova takes early risers to discover Palermo. The oldest musical masterpiece of the Middle Ages, “La Messe de Notre Dame”, resonates in a concert at the Palatine Chapel. And speaking of concerts, at the Golden there is Michele Zarrillo who brings “Five days for 30 years” there. There will be no shortage of exhibitions, such as “Rarica” at the Botanical Garden, and tours, such as the one at the Solunto archaeological park.
Events on the calendar
Where to eat and drink in Sicily
The StraPad through the streets of the centre
Fathers and sons together to run there Stradaddy. One of the most attended events in Italy, brings the event that unites families and will color the city streets back to Palermo.
Good morning, night, walk at dawn
Rehabilitate Achilles and restore his hero status. And maybe don’t let him lose in the age-old confrontation with the sagacious Odysseus. Eleonora Lombardo, journalist and writer, leads the new urban walk at dawn Good morningnightstarting from Porta Nuova.
The Messe de Nostre Dame at the Palatine Chapel
The Alessandro Scarlatti conservatory will create “La Messe de Nostre Dame” by Guillaume de Machaut, an evocative concert inside the Palatine Chapel. It is the most famous and oldest musical masterpiece of the Middle Ages.
Concert by Michele Zarrillo: “Five days for 30 years”
Michele Zarrillo brings his “Five days for 30 years” tour also to Palermo. May 5th at the Teatro Al Massimo will be a way to celebrate three decades of an evergreen that never ceases to conquer entire audiences and generations.
“Opificia”, the craft fair at Villa Pottino
Inside the historic hall and neighboring rooms of Villa Pottino the “Opificia” market exhibition will be hosted, a fair dedicated to Sicilian craftsmanship and vintage. There will be several stations set up with artisans from all over Sicily.
Chamber music concert at the Politeama
The concert season begins Chamber music at the Politeama Garibaldi. It starts on Sunday with the concert of the Montalbano Quartet (whose name perhaps hides a tribute to the mystery writer Camilleri): an ensemble of absolutely classical constitution (two violins, viola and cello) which has chosen to articulate its concerts as a journey through the great 20th century film music.
“Rarica”, the exhibition at the Botanical Garden
Rarica is the new site specific project by the artist and sculptor Francesco Diluca designed to pay homage to Sicily. The exhibition will be set up at the Botanical Garden of the University of Palermo, which houses a precious variety of plant species.
“Despite Ballarò”, the photos of Bellina and Marras
“Despite Ballarò” is the story of the fortuitous meeting between Francesco Bellina and Antonio Marras, a chronicle of a few days in September in which the Sardinian designer and artist met the Sicilian photographer and lived with him, in a set that was as itinerant as it was alive, open and real The exhibition will be held in the church of Santissimi Crispino e Crispiniano.
Tour to the archaeological park of Solunto
Sunday at Solunto archaeological park guided tour of the remains of the Phoenician city. On the slopes of Mount Catalfano, it will also be possible to admire the view of the bay of Capo Zafferano and Sant’Elia and of the entire coastline that extends from Porticello to Cefalù.
Visits on the roofs of the Carini Castle
Nighttime visits to the rooftops are back La Grua Castle Talamanca, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Carini. The itinerary will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday and will be enriched by the interactive guide Carini talking city.
Biagio Conte’s book in Terrasini
“Can I call you brother?“, the story of Biagio Conte written “with two hearts and four hands” by journalists Alessandra Turrisi and Roberto Puglisi will be presented in Terrasini at Palazzo d’Aumale, home of the regional museum of the same name.
Where to eat and drink in Palermo and its province
The Palermo pizza scene is quite lively, with places that work on local doughs and ingredients. But what are the best pizzerias in Palermo? Here is the map. Where to eat outside Palermo instead? Gourmet pizzerias, seaside trattorias, gastronomic restaurants: from Cefalù to Monreale, here is a guide with 11 places not to be missed in the province. And then the desserts: here it is new guide to the best pastry shops in Italy according to Gambero Rossofind out which ones are in the Palermo area.
What are the addresses of the best wine bars in Palermo? From the historic sign to the new generation, up to the literary wine shop and the one with the vineyard behind it, there is a very interesting panorama in the Sicilian capital in a map waiting to be discovered. And who, instead, prefers to drink something else? In this map the itinerary of best cocktail bars among the most interesting addresses for classic or more courageous drinks. Among spirit shops, underground spaces, designer signs and refined hotel terraces.
