MUSIC
CLASSIC IN SNEAKERS
The new musical dissemination project created by Bologna Festival presents the harpist Silvia Capè. Music by Handel, Dussek, Spohr, Damase and Pierné. Birreria Popolare (internal courtyard), via dal Luzzo 4/a, 7pm, entrance info www.bolognafestival.it
FROM BEETHOVEN TO CHOPIN
On stage is the concert by pianist Marco Ercolani, who will pay a personal homage to great composers from the 18th to the 20th century. Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, via Toscana 1, 9pm, free admission with optional donation and reservation required https://prenotazioni.succedesoloabologna.it/home/book
THE HIVES / THE INTERRUPTERS / SCOWL
The Hives return as headliners of a day entirely dedicated to them, in the company of guests The Interrupters, one of the most popular ska-punk bands of the last decade, and the Californians Scowl. Parco delle Caserme Rosse, via di Corticella, 7pm, entry from 39 euros
EMISURELA
Female folk trio founded in 2021 by sisters Anna and Angela De Leo (violin and accordion). Tropical, via Sebastiano Serlio 25/2, 7pm, free entry
FOLLOW THE SINGING
Open rehearsal with Mikrokosmos – Multiethnic Choir of Bologna. Director Michele Napolitano. Percussion Paolo Ruocco. Margherita Gardens, entrance from Viale Stenio Polischi 3, 8pm, free entry
BUCOLIC DUO
The two artists Antonio Ramberti and Daniele Maggioli write songs of “illogical avant-garde songwriting”. Gardens of via Filippo Re, via Filippo Re 6, 9pm, entrance info www.botanique.it
RESFEBER
Concert by the Bolognese band Resfeber. Borgo Mameli, Piazza di Porta San Felice 3, 7.30 pm, free entry
THEATERS
THROAT AND OTHER SHORT PIECES
The InChiostro series presents “Gola and other short pieces”, three monologues written by the director and screenwriter Mattia Torre, played by the actor Valerio Aprea. Cloister of the Arena del Sole Theatre, via dell’Indipendenza 44, 9.30 pm, entry 7 euros
TELL ME ABOUT BOLOGNA
Among funny and often amazing stories, poems, songs and live music you will learn about some often ignored events of our city. Teatro degli Angeli, via Massa Carrara 3, 9.30 pm, entry 10 euros
A SUMMER… MYTHICAL!
The Fantateatro summer festival presents “Eco e Narciso“. Duse Piccolo Theatre, via Cartoleria 42, 8.45pm, entry 11 euros
EVENTS
THE CONVERSATION
Screening of the film “The Conversation“ (USA/1974) by Francis Ford Coppola. Introducing James Mockoski and Nicolas Seydoux. Piazza Maggiore, 9.45pm, free entry
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB + WENDERS
Screening of “Buena Vista Social Club“ (Germany-USA-United Kingdom-France-Cuba/1999) by Wim Wenders (105′). Meeting with the director. Arena Puccini, via Sebastiano Serlio 25/2, 9.45 pm, entrance https://cinetecadibologna.it/luogo/arena-puccini/
THE UNICORN
Marco Madonia and Gianluca Rotondi present “The unicorn. Rise and fall of the start-up that wanted to save the world from plastic” (Baldini Castoldi). Salaborsa Library, Piazza del Nettuno 3, 6pm, free entry
SISSA “GENRES AND HISTORY”
Presentation of Giulia Sissa’s book “Genres and history. Feminine and masculine in revolution“ (il Mulino). With Sister Chiara Cavazza, Roberto Farneti and Roberta Sassatelli. Santa Margherita Convent – Franciscan Sisters, via Santa Margherita 12, 7pm, free entry
CIRCUS MAGDA CLAN “EXCEPTION N. 8”
Performance of the MagdaClan company, one of the most interesting Italian contemporary circus companies. Circolo La Fattoria, via Pirandello 6, 9.30 pm, entry 12 euros
THE WAR IN GAZA. ANALYSIS OF POLITICS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
Massimiliano Trentin introduces and coordinates. Speakers include Francesca Biancani and Arturo Marzano. Barberini Foundation, via Mentana 2, 6pm, free entry
THIS IS LONELINESS
As part of the Ipotesi d’amore series by Teatri di vita, screening of “La solitude è questo” by Andrea Adriatico (Italy, 2023). Monday, Teatri di Vita, via Emilia Ponente 485, 9pm, admission 6 euros
THIS IS BOLOGNA
Screening of “This is Bologna“ by Lucio Apolito and Alvise Renzini (2023). Nuovo Cinema Casalone, via San Donato 149, 9pm, free entry with Arci card
SPACE OF THE WORD
The review to deepen and spread the appropriate, wise and ethical use of the word presents Lino Guanciale for the word “Path”. Cantina Bentivoglio, via Mascarella 4/B, 6.30 pm, free entry
TRIPS AND FORCED TRIPS
Focus on the book “The Modern Age. Other looks, new stories” (Settenove) by Simona Feci, Marina Garbellotti and Caterina Di Paolo. Speakers include Caterina Di Paolo, Anita Redzepi and Queen Ezinne Nnodi. The Greenhouses of the Margherita Gardens, via Castiglione 134, 7pm, free entry
ART TRACTS. THE ARTIST SHOWCASES
The new event that offers the opportunity to observe live artists engaged in their creative process presents Francesca Anna Maria Gulino. Salaborsa Library, Piazza del Nettuno 3, 3:30 pm, free admission
DURASTANTI “MISSITALIA“
Claudia Durastanti presents “Missitalia“ (The Ship of Theseus). The author talks with Verdiana Benatti. Corticella Library – Luigi Fabbri, via Massimo Gorki 14, 6.30 pm, free admission
AT THE SERVICE OF ART – THE CONTRIBUTION OF MARIANO MAZZOCCO
Conference dedicated to a figure who contributed to the valorization of Bolognese art of the past and of his time. Risorgimento Museum, Piazza Carducci 5, 5pm, free entry
PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE OF PUBLIC SPACE 2024
The Archiginnasio Library hosts the opening day of the fifth international conference on public space and related topics. Piazza Galvani 1, 9.30am-1pm, free entry
CLIMATE CRISIS AND IMMOBILISM
Stories and tales of the flood in Emilia-Romagna with screening of Rita Marzio Maralla’s short film “Fango“. Salus Space, via Malvezza 2/2, 5pm, free entry
ARENA VIAEMILIA92
The summer film festival presents “Poor Creatures” by Yorgos Lanthimos (Ireland, UK, USA 2023). San Lazzaro di Savena, Court of the Town Hall, 9.30 pm, entry cost 3.50 euros (Italian, European and UK films) and 6.50 euros (films of other nationalities)
