October 11, 2022 - Has autumn convinced you to visit the east of Croatia? Not that we blame you if you've decided to spend these warm days on the coast. If you are among the ones who have decided to witness the colours, sights and smells of autumn in the eastern parts of Croatia, though, you might be looking for something to do other than let the beauty of the area make you fall head over heels for it. We're bringing an overview of events for a fun, joyful, maybe educational weekend in eastern Croatia.
Friday, October 14, Slavonski Brod: BrodTech Cafe
If you find yourself in or near Slavonski Brod, the Association of ICT businesses of the city, Connect-IT is organising the first edition of BrodTech Cafe, an evening gathering with topics about technology, marketing and entrepreneurship on Friday, October 14 starting at 7 pm. Their guest will be Marijan Palić, author of the hit book Atomic Marketing, which was the best-selling marketing book in Croatia in 2019. Marijan is a top expert in digital marketing and head of marketing at Notch Agency (ex Agency04). Marijan will present the best examples from practice in marketing, sports marketing, SEO and will be happy to open a discussion on those topics. All you need is some good will, and the entrance is free. The first lecture is organised through the Marketing Lab project in cooperation with the Connect IT Association. Find the event here.
Brod-Posavina County and Udruga Lima
Friday, October 14, Vukovar: Goran Vinčić "Dežurni Krivac"
If you're looking for a chill evening and some laughs in Vukovar, try stand up comedy in Hrvatski Dom. Starting at 8 pm, Goran Vinčić is bringing his "Dežurni Krivac" (Culprit on Duty) show. As stated in the event, Goran Vinčić Vinča is practical proof that it is not wise to connect the Tasmanian Devil to three-phase electricity. The most energetic comedian of the Balkan stand-up scene, a master of crowdwork and improvisation, a massive Slavonian who sings, acts, talks, recites, animates... above all, he is the culprit of laughter! In his play "Dežurni Krivac" he will talk about everything - love, marriage, grandmothers, Slavonians, sex, narodnjaci and Eros Ramazzotti.
Entry: HRK 50
? Tickets can be purchased at the box office of Hrvatski Dom Vukovar - weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 hours before the start of the show.
INFO and RESERVATIONS:
☎️ 032/450-679
Hrvatski Dom Vukovar
Friday, October 14 - Saturday, October 15, Vukovar: Days of Astronomy
The Astronomy Association Vukovar has partnered up with the City, as well as the Night Sky School of Astronomy, to organise a weekend of learning and fun for all ages. On both days, mornings and early afternoons are reserved for lectures and workshops on how to observe the sky and observing the sun with a telescope, while the afternoon and evening lecutures and workshops will focus on what is currently going on in space, the importance of astronomy for the Vučedol culture, and the visitors will get a chance to observe the planets Jupiter and Saturn on both evenings. The special guests include the astronomer Ante Radonić and the archaeologist professor Aleksandar Durman. The lectures and workshops will take place at the Vukovar Municipal Museum.
Astronomsko Društvo Vukovar
Friday , October 14 - Sunday, October 16, Osijek: 25th Osijek Autumn Fair
For a quarter of a century, an extremely interesting and rich fair event has been taking place - the Osijek Autumn Fair, with a programme filled with exhibitions, lectures and workshops. The exhibition and sales programme includes goods and services from the fields of agriculture, food, crafts, construction and housing, with a special emphasis on domestic, autochthonous products of the region.
In addition to that, Honey Breakfast will take place on Friday, for the purpose of promoting the production and consumption of honey from Croatian apiaries, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, HAPIH, the Bee Association, the Cultural Centre and the Hospitality and Tourism School, followed by a lecture on beekeeping organised by the Bee Association - the oldest beekeeping association - with 145 years of existence in this part of Europe. Workshops with the board game "Land of Risk", will explain and familiarise students with the basic concepts of risks and how each individual can participate in reducing risks and preserving nature and the environment, organised by the MUP. The entrance to the Fair is free, and the full programme can be found here.
Osječki Sajam
Saturday, October 15, Pakrac: 13th Edition of Slavonski Banovac Fair
A medieval festival, an archery tournament, a knight's fight and a fireshow will take you back in time at the Slavonski Banovac Fair.
Along with the gastronomic offer from the "Kod Veprove Glave" tavern, there will be a traditional bean stew cooking competition - Grahfest, and after the announcement of the winner, good music will follow, courtesy of the band Pravila Igre. This day od medieval and modern entertainment, spiced up with traditional food and good fun starts at 10 am on Saturday, in the Matica Hrvatska street and at the Pakrac market. Full programme to be found here.
Požega-Slavonia County Tourist Board
Sunday, October 16 - Monday, October 17, Đakovo: 260th anniversary of the birth of Johann Petrus Jakob Haibel
If you are looking for something a little different and would like to spend evenings listening to classical music, give Đakovo a chance and attend the event marking 260 years since the birth of Johann Petrus Jakob Haibel, a famed tenor and composer. Concerts will be held on both evenings in the Monastery Church of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross in Đakovo, while lectures and a film screening "Jakob Haibel - Mozart's Brother-in-Law in Đakovo" will take place in Đakovo's secondary schools and associations. The event has been organised the Kreativna Kulturna Mreža, an NGO for interdisciplinary projects in culture, arts and science. Find the full programme here.
MIT Dizajn studio Osijek
Hopefully you can find something that is to your taste and enjoy a weekend of fun, education, relaxation, or all three.
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