MUSICA
SALMO and NOYZ NARCOS
Sequoie Music Park, the largest music festival in Emilia Romagna, presents the performance of the rapper duo Salmo and Noyz Narcos. Parco delle Caserme Rosse, via di Corticella, 8:30 pm, entrance from 49 euros
OF/SUMMER WORLDS
Concert by The Uppertones, a powerful trio composed of trombone, voice, piano and drums, dedicated to the Jamaican sound of the 50s. Opening act Le Tremende. Piazza Lucio Dalla, 9 pm, free admission
MOTTA
Motta accompanied on tour by his band, to which Roberta Sammarelli (Verdena) is added for the occasion. Parco delle Caserme Rosse, via di Corticella, 8:30 pm, entrance info https://www.bonsaibologna.com/
MANCHA
Concert by Mancha, pseudonym of Leonardo Parmeggiani, with his alternative rock, indie rock but above all surf rock. Parco della Montagnola, via Irnerio 2/3, 9 pm, free admission
CATCH UP TRIO
Young trio from Bologna with American standard jazz repertoire and Italian songs rearranged in swing style. Ca’ Bura – Parco dei Giardini, via dell’Arcoveggio 59/8, 9.15 pm, free admission
SACRED BONE
Concert by the electro folk group Osso Sacro. Frida nel Parco, Montagnola Park, via Irnerio, 2/4, 9 pm, free admission
MARIELE’S OLD MEN
An evening with the Vecchioni di Mariele, a group of former children of the famous Piccolo Coro dell’Antoniano. Battiferro, via della Beverara 123/a – via del Navile 29/5, 9 pm, admission 7 euros
THE BLACK LIPS
Performance by The Black Lips, eclectic standard-bearers of garage-rock for two decades. Tatanka, via della Torretta 12/5, 9 pm, free admission
FEAR
Concert by Fear, iconic West Coast band. Giardini di via Filippo Re, via Filippo Re 6, 9 pm, entrance info www.botanique.it
CLASSICA IN SNEAKERS
The new musical dissemination project conceived by Bologna Festival presents the Duo Balta-Braghiroli. Music by Schumann, Brahms, Bassi. Birreria Popolare (internal courtyard), via dal Luzzo 4/a, 7 pm, entrance info www.bolognafestival.it
THEATER
A LEGENDARY SUMMER!
The summer festival of Fantateatro presents “Re Mida“. Teatro Duse Piccolo, via Cartoleria 42, 8.45 pm, admission 11 euros
EVENTS
COMPLEXITY SEEN BY A PHYSICIST
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics winner Giorgio Parisi will explore one of the themes that have characterized his scientific career: complexity and disorder. Salaborsa Library, Piazza del Nettuno 3, 9 pm, free admission with mandatory reservation https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-la-complessita-vista-da-un-fisico-927872480567
LEOPARDI, A ‘NOVELISTIC’ POET
Meeting with Marco Antonio Bazzocchi and his book “Opening your eyes to the world“ (Il Mulino) in dialogue with Silvia De Laude author of “Jack, a summer in Milan“ (Ronzani ed.). Convent of Santa Margherita – Franciscan Sisters, via Santa Margherita 12, 7 pm, free admission
RACE OF GLORY: AUDI VS LANCIA
The summer film festival presents “Race Of Glory: Audi vs Lancia“ (Italy/2024) by Stefano Mordini. Arena Tivoli, via Giuseppe Massarenti, 418, 9:30 pm, admission 3.50 euros (Italian, European and UK films) and 6.50 euros (films from other countries)
HE RULED!
As part of the “In Chiostro” review, a scenic reading on authoritarianism and political intrigue. Followed by a meeting with Marino Sinibaldi, journalist, literary critic and radio host. Chiostro Arena del Sole, via dell’Indipendenza 44, 9:30 pm, admission 7 euros
CONFIDENCE
Screening of the film “Confidenza“ (Italy/2024) by Daniele Luchetti. Arena Puccini, via Sebastiano Serlio 25/2, 9.45 pm, entrance https://cinetecadibologna.it/luogo/arena-puccini/
MEAN STREETS
Screening of the film “Mean Streets“ by Martin Scorsese. Piazza Maggiore, 9:45 p.m., free admission
TALARICO “THE END OF THE TWENTY YEARS”
Presentation of the book by Francesco Talarico “La fine dei vent’anni” (Edizioni We), with music by Gian Marco Basta. Gallery16, via Nazario Sauro 16/A, 6:30 p.m., free admission
ARTISAN INTELLIGENCE: FABRICS AND ENGRAVINGS
Beatrice Buscaroli and Caterina Pascale Guidotti Bologna will talk about Aemilia Ars, the artistic and artisan movement born in Bologna at the end of the 19th century with the aim of revitalizing the ancient local traditions of embroidery and lace. Bruno Bandini will also talk with the artisan of printed canvases Giuseppe Pascucci. Musical performance by Valeria Sturba. Villa Benni, via Saragozza 210, 8 pm, free admission
DAZZLE
Virtual Reality Experience by Ruth Gibson and Bruno Martelli (UK). Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 6.30pm, free entry
THE SINGLE
Screening of “La singla“ by Paloma Zapata (Spain). Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 9:30 pm, free admission
UGLY CHINA
The exhibition dedicated to the world of comics offers a meeting with Marco Quadri, who will present “Collo dibottiglia“ (Edizioni BD). Mercato Albani, via Niccolò dall’Arca, 7:30 pm, free admission
GREEN SCREEN
Screening of the film “Rat Film“ by Theo Anthony. Parco 11 settembre 2011, via Azzo Gardino, 9.30 pm, free admission
WILDLIFE
Virtual reality experience by Adrien M. and Claire B (France). Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 6:30 pm, free admission
CHIPS
Show by and with Francesco Rotelli and Luca Zacchini, directed by Giulia Zacchini. Fienile Fluò, via di Paderno 9, 10 pm, admission 10 euros
ATLANTIC MELOMANIA
The music documentary festival presents “Rewind and Play“ by Alain Gomis. Porta Pratello, via Pietralata 58, 7 pm, free admission
BRIGITTE BARDOT FOREVER
Screening of the film “Brigitte Bardot Forever“ by Lech Majewski (2021). Teatri di Vita, via Emilia Ponente 485, 9.30 pm, admission 6 euros
360° VR FILM SELECTION
Virtual reality experience by various authors (Australia, USA, Brazil). Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 6:30 pm, free admission
CIRENAICA BUSKERS
The festival dedicated to street artists, juggling and magic presents a show and workshop with the Fucine Vulcaniche association. Casa di Quartiere Scipione dal Ferro, via Sante Vincenzi 50, 6:30 pm, free admission
LATEST GENERATION & ECO-VANDALO
Presentation of the books “Ultima Generazione. Disobbedienza civile e resistenza climatica” edited by Francesco D’Isa (Edizioni Tlon) and “L’Ecovandalo. Why it’s time to act even at the cost of being hated” by Simone Ficicchia (Piemme). In dialogue with Giadadea Canobbio and Nina Mosconi. Porta Pratello, via Pietralata 58, 6:30 pm, free admission
ARENA VIAEMILIA92
The summer film festival presents “Rosalie“ by Stéphanie Di Giusto (France, Belgium 2023). San Lazzaro di Savena, Court of the Town Hall, 9.30 pm, admission 3.50 euros (Italian, European and UK films) and 6.50 euros (films from other countries)
