Did someone say Fri-Yay? Come take a look at what Split has in store for the weekend, September 22nd - 24th, 2017.
If there is one thing we love about Split, it’s that there is always something unique, lively and colourful happening! Finding the information in English is not always so easy (that’s where we come in) but don’t let that fool you, the streets of Split hide so much more.
But, before we do, it’s Croatia, so – kava (coffee) first!
Word on the street is that Split has a new café in town that is making some darn good coffee - '4coffee soul food.' We are yet to try it for ourselves but will give you an update the second we do; in the meantime, why don’t you check it out and tell us your thoughts.
Credit: 4coffee soul food
After a good coffee, one needs a great breakfast. Being from New Zealand, I am all about brunch and it just so happens that someone is finally doing Eggs Benedict right! You can find us at Zinfandel having eggs benny…
Credit: Zinfandel
Now that we are fuelled and ready to take on the world, let’s get to the weekend, shall we? Comedy, art, music… Split has it all.
FRI-YAY (cliché we know, but who doesn’t love a little “yay” in their Friday?!)
THEATRE: Kaštela Theatre Days at Kaštel Lukšić
This year’s Kaštela theatre days is being held at the Cultural Centre and will run til September 29th. It is a festival of drama and stage art, as part of the music theatre association ‘Teatre’ which brings rich drama from amateurs and professionals alike.
ETHNO MUSIC: Knjižnica Solin, 8.30 pm – free entry.
The popular Istrian Ethno group Veja from Pazin brings traditional Istrian music into modern arrangements using various traditional instruments from around the world. A real treat for fans of ethno, traditional and world music!
COMEDY: Stand-up at Zenta, 9 pm, 40 kn entry
Salad is an African stand-up comedian, writer, producer, director and actor currently based in New York. He is a charismatic and versatile comedian which allows him to perfectly adapt to any style of audience. Josip Škilj is already well acquainted with the Split stand-up scene.
NIGHTLIFE: FABRIQUE, GOODBYE SUMMER…
It’s sad but true, summer is coming to an end, come say goodbye to Pink flamingos and Despacito at Fabrique!
NIGHTLIFE: Kocka, 11 pm
ABOP (After is Better than the Party) – who doesn't believe this? ABOP is a Zagreb audiovisual band that performs electronically live. The influences of Chicago house and Detroit techno are present but there are rave, trance and even breakbeat elements to this performance. Rather than one DJ, you will find five top musicians heading-up this after party – their only purpose is to make you dance!
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
All that JAZZ: 'A Love Supreme Festival', Etnografski Museum, 7 pm
This year marks the 91st birthday of Legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.
1st set: 'Live at the Village Vanguard'
2nd set: 'John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman'
Classical Hrv. Four: Saša Nestorović (saxophone), Hrvoje Galler (piano), Saša Borovec (double bass), Darko Stanojkovski Grappone (percussion)
Guests: Željko Milić - bass clarinet (1st set), Goran Ilić - vocals (2nd set)
FILM: Kinoteka Zlatna Vrata, 8 pm
“Aus dem Nichts (2017)”
VINO & MUSIC: Matija Dedic and Black Coffee, Paradox Wine Bar, 8 pm – free entry
We are moving into Autumn and with it comes a move into rich, warm tones – which is also how we can describe vino and jazz. Matija Dedić is the best Croatian jazz pianist and he will be accompanied by the cult jazz band – Black Coffee. Sounds like the perfect pairing to us, oh, and did we mention vino?
MUSIC: Pop Art Band, LOL, Znjan
This specifically chose repertoire consists of foreign pop, disco, funk and rock hits – bring your dancing shoes.
EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday, it is time to take it down a notch with more art than party.
ACTIVE: Trilj Bicycle, 12 pm
Ok, we said take it down a notch but maybe not in this case. If you weren’t out too late on Saturday, how about getting active on a beautiful Sunday? Applications are open until 11:00 at the office of TZ Trilj (so you have time to wake up and decide), route to be announced. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 021 832 510 for more information.
ART: Gallery Umjetnina, all day
The Artistic Collectibles of Lovers: Tamara Bilankov (1988), Hrvoslava Brkušić (1982), Stella Leboš (1988), Luana Lojić (1991), Ivana Pipal (1990) and Ana Vuzdarić (1984) year focusing on the interdisciplinary connection between science and art. In the Art Gallery will be presented with "self-sustainable" audio-visual spatial installation. The aim of the exhibition is to popularize the use of renewable energy sources and to point out the problem of climate change caused by human activity. The exhibition will host a series of lectures by scientists and experts from the field of energy, renewable energy sources, biology and environmental protection, whose aim is to open a discussion on these issues.
ART: “To the End”, Salon Galić, all day
"Every story, every life, every movie and every epoch has its end, but most people, at least in our country, behave like their lives, their stories, their films in their heads and their epochs last forever. That is, they are indifferent to themselves, to others and to Nature, and most dependent on their own and other times. The greatest they have come to are serious and responsible is the "Time is money" - so they fly as well as time, planes and spaceships. And I came to this: time is more than money! And it is the fundamental capital of every living - and conscious - man. We can make up for lost money, not time! That's why it's so important to be able to see things from the end…”
ART: “An Artist with Meštrović”, Meštrović Gallery, all day
An artist with Meštrović brings modern sculptors and painters into Meštrović’ Villa, putting them in a new context. Presenting the artist in this way enables a specific confrontation that arises – the presence of one artist in the spiritual and artistic space of another. The artist with Meštrović is the painter Enca Kovačević. Due to great public interest, this exhibition has been extended until September 30th.
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