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SUMMARY:Jam Session with Vaaks / Vakuums - Saulart Studio
DESCRIPTION:The jam session season at Saulart Studio continues. This evening features Vaaks / Vakuums – an experimental project blending live didgeridoo with electronic music\, moving between cosmic ambient and driving techno rhythms. \nThe project grew from years of self-study in circular breathing technique and electronic music production\, drawing on a decade of experience as guitarist in The Black Tea. \nBring your instrument or simply show up and join the flow. A variety of instruments available at the studio. \nGood to know: \n\nShoes off – bring cozy socks or slippers\nFree tea and a shared snack table – feel free to bring something to share\nMusic\, games\, conversation\, or simply being present – all welcome\n\n\n📅 May 1\, 2026 · 20:00 – 23:45 📍 Saulart Studio\, Kārļa Mīlenbaha iela 11\, Riga Admission: Free · Donations welcome \nPart of the Saulart project “Lastādija: creativity reactor”\, co-funded by the European Union.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/jam-session-with-vaaks-vakuums-saulart-studio/
LOCATION:Saulart Studio\, Kārļa Mīlenbaha iela 11\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260504T213000
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SUMMARY:Latvian Film Marathon - May 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Film Centre of Latvia presents the 22nd annual Latvian Film Marathon – a full day of free screenings at Kino Splendid Palace\, plus a simultaneous online stream available worldwide via filmas.lv. \nThis year’s theme: flight – from a bird’s wing to a flight of thought. The programme includes new film premieres\, archival gems\, animation for children\, and a tribute to composer Raimonds Pauls on his 90th birthday. \nAt Splendid Palace: 9 screenings across two halls starting from 13:00\, closing with an outdoor evening screening in Splendid Garden at 21:30. Highlights include premieres of Putnubiedēkļi by Laila Pakalniņa\, Nospiedumi by Alise Zariņa\, and documentary Mildas istaba. The 18:30 screening features a restored 1979 Estonian fantasy thriller Hotel at the End of the Mountain with Latvian actor Uldis Pūcīte. \nOnline: Free access all day on filmas.lv\, available worldwide. \n📅 May 4\, 2026 · from 13:00 📍 Kino Splendid Palace\, Riga + online at filmas.lv Admission: Free \nOrganizer: National Film Centre of Latvia (NKC) Supported by: Riga City Council\, Latvian State Archives\, Latvian Film Studios
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/latvian-film-marathon-may-4-2026/
LOCATION:Kino Splendid Palace\, Straumes zāle\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="National Film Centre of Latvia (NKC)":MAILTO:pasts@nkc.gov.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260510T234500
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131421Z
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SUMMARY:Scent Art Festival Riga
DESCRIPTION:An international festival at the intersection of scent\, art\, technology\, music\, and performance. \n3 exhibitions · 53 artworks · 63 events – lectures\, workshops\, performances\, and sensory experiences · Artists and researchers from around the world \nProgram: \nMay 6 – Festival Opening Keynote lecture\, future technology demonstration\, scent music by choir\, scented dance\, immersive scent experiences \nMay 7 – Exhibition Day Exhibition openings\, masterclasses\, lectures\, workshops\, performances \nMay 8 – Scent Archives Keynote lecture\, masterclasses\, workshops\, dance and art performances \nMay 9 – Being in the Fog of Uncertainty Keynote lecture\, performances\, music\, dance\, technological demonstrations \nMay 10 – Closing Day Lecture\, performances\, poetry readings\, music\, technological demonstrations \n\n📅 May 6-10\, 2026 📍 Creative Factory Veldze\, Riga Duration: 4 days · Open to everyone \nOrganizers: Smaržu mākslas galerija NĀSĪ\, Radošā rūpnīca Veldze Venue support: Radošā rūpnīca Veldze Technical support: Lares Baltic Tribal Gathering
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/scent-art-festival-riga/
LOCATION:Radošā rūpnīca Veldze – Katla māja\, Matīsa iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
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SUMMARY:Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale - First Edition
DESCRIPTION:The first edition of the Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale brings together contemporary artists from the USA\, Canada\, the Netherlands\, Italy\, Turkey\, Romania\, Germany\, Finland\, and beyond — all working within the traditions of Surrealism\, Automatism\, Biomorphism\, Dadaism\, and Metaphysical Art. The mission: to make the hidden visible. \nAlongside the main exhibition: artist talks\, panel discussions\, curator-led tours every Saturday at 12:00\, and musical evenings every Thursday from 18:00 to 19:30. Group tours can be arranged on other days. \nOpening hours: Tue\, Wed\, Fri\, Sat — 10:00–18:00 Thu — 10:00–20:00 Closed Mon & Sun \nClosing event: May 30 from 13:00. \nTickets available via Biļešu Serviss\, Mobilly\, and on site. All tickets include access to the Latvian Railway History Museum permanent collection. \n\n📅 May 12–30\, 2026 📍 Latvian Railway History Museum 🌐 artriga.com · voyzxart.com/biennale \nSupported by: Happy Art Museum\, Dzelzceļa Muzejs\, LIAA\, Latvia Travel
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-contemporary-surrealism-biennale-first-edition/
LOCATION:Latvian Railway History Museum\, Uzvaras bulvāris 2A\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260512T175330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175354Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion & Design Market - Kalnciema Kvartāls
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor fashion and design market in Kalnciema Kvartāls featuring local brands and designers with summer collections — clothing\, shoes\, and accessories. \nAt 12:00 — a live fashion show by students of a sewing hobby academy\, presenting their own denim and white collection pieces. \nBrands and designers interested in participating can apply at kalnciemaiela.lv \n\n📅 May 16\, 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00 📍 Kalnciema iela 35\, Riga Admission: Free \nOrganizer: Kalnciema iela
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/fashion-design-market-kalnciema-kvartals/
LOCATION:Kalnciema iela\, Kalnciema iela 35\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalnciema iela":MAILTO:kultura@kalnciemakvartals.lv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:“Maija Grāfs 2026” Count of May 2026 - 16th International Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:A full day of music\, dance\, colour\, and culture for the whole family at Ziedoņdārzs Park. \nDifferent cultures\, languages\, and traditions come together for a spring celebration of unity and creativity. Expect a carnival parade\, medieval vibes\, performances by artists from Latvia and beyond\, creative workshops for children and adults\, and inclusive activities for everyone. \nWant to participate as a performer or volunteer? Get in touch with the organizers. \n\n📅 May 23\, 2026 · All day 📍 Ziedoņdārzs Park\, Riga Admission: Free · All welcome
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/maija-grafs-2026-count-of-may-2026-16th-international-multicultural-festival/
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Maija Gr%C4%81fa Sv%C4%93tki":MAILTO:maijagrafs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260524T000000
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SUMMARY:Museum Night 2026 at the National Library of Latvia
DESCRIPTION:Latvia’s annual Museum Night takes place on May 23\, this year themed “The Adventures of Objects.” The National Library of Latvia (Gaismas pils) opens its doors for an evening of reading\, exhibitions\, and events. No library card needed — everything is free. \nLoud Reading Marathon (19:00–24:00) — read aloud excerpts from the children’s and youth book collection\, hosted by actor Emīls Krūmiņš with live sound by DJ MARKY or RIKATS. Sign up on site at the 1st floor. \nSilent Reading Above Riga’s Rooftops (19:00–24:00) — a mindful\, ambient reading session on the library’s rooftop gallery. Bring your own book or choose from a curated selection. Ambient music by MARKY or RIKATS. Register at the 8th floor entrance. \n15 exhibitions open\, including permanent collection “The Book in Latvia”\, the Baltic University story\, folk applied art\, Krišjānis Barons’ Dainu skapis\, and more. \nCafé Divi Raiņi open throughout the evening. LNB Friends Room open for book and souvenir purchases. \n\n📅 May 23\, 2026 · 19:00 – 24:00 📍 National Library of Latvia\, Mūkusalas iela 3\, Riga Admission: Free \nOrganizers: National Library of Latvia\, Restarts lasīšanai
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/museum-night-2026-at-the-national-library-of-latvia/
LOCATION:Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka / National Library of Latvia\, Mūkusalas iela 3\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Latvijas Nacion%C4%81l%C4%81 bibliot%C4%93ka / National Library of Latvia":MAILTO:lnb@lnb.lv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:"Osculum. Basium. Suavium" - Krista Vindberga-Auzniece
DESCRIPTION:A kinetic sculpture installation referencing Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam – reimagined with creation left in a woman’s hands. Two hands rotate continuously toward one another\, their trajectory forming an endless cycle of closeness and distance. No divine hierarchy\, but two equal creators. Contact occurs at only one degree of the full 360-degree rotation – a moment where the intensity and fragility of creation are concentrated. \nThe title shifts from month to month – Osculum\, Basium\, Suavium – gradually narrowing the distance: from a restrained gesture\, through tenderness\, to sensual intensity. \nCurators: Krista Vindberga-Auzniece\, Laura Groza \n\n📅 May 25-31\, 2026 · Open 24/7 📍 Čehova teātra galerija\, Kaļķu iela 16\, Riga \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/osculum-basium-suavium-krista-vindberga-auzniece/
LOCATION:Čehova teātra galerija\, Kaļķu iela 16\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260524T203904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T204305Z
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SUMMARY:Messiah University Concert Choir - Free Concert at St John's Church
DESCRIPTION:The Messiah University Concert Choir\, conducted by Dr. Joy Elizabeth Meade\, performs in Riga as part of their European tour (Helsinki\, Tallinn\, Riga). The choir is Messiah University’s premier vocal ensemble\, known for a wide repertoire spanning Renaissance to contemporary music. \nThey will be joined by Riga Technical College youth choir Mīts\, conducted by Artūrs Svarcbahs and Irina Svarcbaha. \n\n📅 May 26\, 2026 · 19:00 📍 St. John’s Church (Rīgas Svētā Jāņa baznīca)\, Skārņu iela 24\, Riga Admission: Free 📧 performancesbooking@gmail.com
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/messiah-university-concert-choir/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church (Rīgas Svētā Jāņa baznīca)\, Skārņu iela 24\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260530T054742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T054826Z
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SUMMARY:“I want to Be Glue!” Shana de Villiers  (SA/NL)
DESCRIPTION:A large-scale installation at TUR combining textile\, soft sculpture\, and performance. Working with Latvian and South African snake mythologies\, Shana de Villiers creates a theatrical environment where hybrid\, monstrous characters become carriers of difference\, memory\, and transformation. Glimmering surfaces\, fragmented voices\, and shifting forms — the monstrous reimagined as familiar and inviting. \nCurator: Edvards Shautens \nOpening hours: Thu 13:00-22:00 / Fri-Sun 13:00-18:00 \nPart of Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 28 – June 27\, 2026 📍 TUR\, Tallinas iela 10\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/i-want-to-be-glue-shana-de-villiers/
LOCATION:TUR\, Tallinas iela 10\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260530T054116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T054116Z
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SUMMARY:"Have a Nice day\," Artist collective http://vide
DESCRIPTION:The second joint exhibition by artist collective http://vide (Dana Vetrova\, Katrīna Lipšāne\, Ļena Kiseļčuka\, Paula Ikase) — four graduates of the Art Academy of Latvia. The work explores the practice of creation after academic education through personal experiences: somatics\, employment\, ephemeral spaces\, and boredom. An attempt to find\, create\, or simply notice beauty in everyday life. \nTaking place at Smilga\, an independent cultural space in Āgenskalns — a pavilion designed by architect Modris Ģelzis in 1962\, located by the composers’ living quarters. \nOpening hours: Sun 14:00-20:00 \nPart of Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 30\, 2026 📍 Smilga\, Eduarda Smiļģa iela 34A\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/have-a-nice-day-artist-collective-http-vide/
LOCATION:Smilga\, Smiļģa ielā 34A\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260524T202859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T203014Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: "The Aesthetics of Protest and Legal Mobilization"
DESCRIPTION:An international conference exploring the aesthetic\, moral\, legal\, and social dimensions of contemporary protest. Special focus on the symbols\, gestures\, images\, and performative practices through which civic demands are expressed – and how protest movements generate visual forms that travel across borders. \nResearchers and artists from Latvia\, Lithuania\, Poland\, Finland\, the Netherlands\, Sweden\, the UK\, Iran\, Portugal\, Mexico\, and Argentina. \nHeld in dialogue with the Riga Performance Festival “Starptelpa” and its 2026 theme “Sonic Vibrations.” \n🌐 Full programme \n\n📅 May 28–29\, 2026 · 09:00–17:00 📍 Art Academy of Latvia\, K-2\, Kalpaka bulvāris 13\, Riga \nOrganizers: Institute of Literature\, Folklore and Art (University of Latvia)\, Latvian Centre for Performance Art
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/conference-the-aesthetics-of-protest-and-legal-mobilization-2/
LOCATION:Art Academy of Latvia\, Kalpaka bulvāris 13\, K-2\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Riga Performance Festival":MAILTO:starptelpa@rigaperformance.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260522T070055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T162214Z
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SUMMARY:Ulvis Alberts "Camera as Passport" - Exhibition Opening & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Opening of a photography exhibition by Ulvis Alberts (1942–2025)\, a Latvian-American photographer. The evening includes an exhibition viewing\, a film about the artist\, a bar\, and a live concert at 20:00 by Tom Waits Birthday Band: Ansis Klintsons\, Guntis Veilands\, Artūrs Jauntēvs\, and Herberts Blumbergs. Bar by kultūras nams ATMODA. \nPart of Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 28\, 2026 · 18:00 – 22:00 📍 Galerija Birkenfelds\, Dēļu iela 2\, Riga Admission: Free \nOrganizer: Galerija Birkenfelds
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/ulvis-alberts-camera-as-passport-exhibition-opening-concert/
LOCATION:Galerija Birkenfelds\, Dēļu iela 2\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260524T191212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T074944Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: "The Aesthetics of Protest and Legal Mobilization"
DESCRIPTION:An international conference exploring the aesthetic\, moral\, legal\, and social dimensions of contemporary protest. Special focus on the symbols\, gestures\, images\, and performative practices through which civic demands are expressed – and how protest movements generate visual forms that travel across borders. \nResearchers and artists from Latvia\, Lithuania\, Poland\, Finland\, the Netherlands\, Sweden\, the UK\, Iran\, Portugal\, Mexico\, and Argentina. \nHeld in dialogue with the Riga Performance Festival “Starptelpa” and its 2026 theme “Sonic Vibrations.” \n🌐 Full programme \n\n📅 May 28–29\, 2026 · 09:00–17:00 📍 Art Academy of Latvia\, K-2\, Kalpaka bulvāris 13\, Riga \nOrganizers: Institute of Literature\, Folklore and Art (University of Latvia)\, Latvian Centre for Performance Art
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/conference-the-aesthetics-of-protest-and-legal-mobilization/
LOCATION:Art Academy of Latvia\, Kalpaka bulvāris 13\, K-2\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="LU Literat%C5%ABras%2C folkloras un m%C4%81kslas instit%C5%ABts":MAILTO:info@lulfmi.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
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SUMMARY:"Zoom In: Ecology" - Riga Photography Biennial 2026 (Friday Session)
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition presenting nine works by international artists exploring the intersection of digital technology\, ecology\, and human identity. Part of the Riga Photography Biennial 2026\, running April 16 – July 3. \nArtists: Astrid Ardagh (NO)\, Nanna Debois Buhl (DK)\, Henna-Riikka Halonen (FI)\, Inka & Niclas (SE)\, Kristina Õllek & Kert Viiart-Õllek (EE)\, Rasa Šmite & Raitis Šmits (LV)\, Sabīne Šnē (LV)\, Istvan Virag (HU/NO) Curators: Inga Brūvere (LV)\, Marie Sjøvold (NO) \n🌐 rpbiennial.com \nOpening hours: Fri 12:00–19:00 · Sat 11:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00 \n\n📅 May 26–31\, 2026 📍 Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Riga \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/zoom-in-ecology-riga-photography-biennial-2026-friday-session/
LOCATION:Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T201207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201207Z
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SUMMARY:"To Dust: A Memorial for Robot Vacuum Cleaners" - Rosie Gibbens (UK) 3 Showings
DESCRIPTION:A performance by British artist Rosie Gibbens imagining a near future where broken robot vacuum cleaners are mourned through elaborate funeral ceremonies. Combining absurdity\, dark humour\, and ritualistic staging\, the work explores emotional attachment to domestic technology\, surveillance\, and data collection in the home. Audio imagined as recordings collected by a robot over its lifetime forms the memorial soundtrack. Created in collaboration with dancers Lelde Beate and Sintija Skrabe. \nThree showings: 17:00\, 18:00\, and 19:00. Free entry\, advance registration required. \n🎟 Register on Eventbrite \n\n📅 May 29\, 2026 · 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 📍 Biroju komplekss VERDE\, Roberta Hirša iela 1\, Riga   Admission: Free with registration \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/to-dust-a-memorial-for-robot-vacuum-cleaners-rosie-gibbens-uk-3-showings/
LOCATION:Biroju komplekss VERDE\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T195132Z
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SUMMARY:“Definition” LMA Fashion Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The annual Fashion Show of the Art Academy of Latvia returns for its 33rd edition at Hanzas Perons. This year’s theme “Definition” explores how art\, design\, and fashion mark their boundaries and define their place in a changing era. Featuring the best collections from this year’s Fashion Design students\, combining craft traditions and digital technologies. \nPart of Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 29\, 2026 · 19:00 📍 Hanzas Perons\, Hanzas iela 16A\, Riga \nOrganizer: LMA Design Department
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/definition-lma-fashion-show-2026/
LOCATION:Hanzas Perons\, Hanzas iela 16A\, Rīga\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T193918Z
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SUMMARY:"The Playground" at Backdoor Market Home
DESCRIPTION:An art installation opening at Backdoor Market Home in Creative Factory Veldze. At the centre of the work is an inflatable castle — a symbol of play and childhood freedom — whose graffiti-covered exterior reflects the harder textures of adult life. A meditation on the transition from innocence to awareness\, from participation to observation. \nBackdoor Market Home is a concept space combining a streetwear showroom\, workspace\, and community hub rooted in urban culture. \nPart of Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 30\, 2026 · from 12:00 📍 Backdoor Market Home\, Creative Factory Veldze\, Matīsa iela 8\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/the-playground-at-backdoor-market-home/
LOCATION:Radošā rūpnīca Veldze – Katla māja\, Matīsa iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T192849Z
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SUMMARY:"Zoom In: Ecology" - Riga Photography Biennial 2026 (Saturday Session)
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition presenting nine works by international artists exploring the intersection of digital technology\, ecology\, and human identity. Part of the Riga Photography Biennial 2026\, running April 16 – July 3. \nArtists: Astrid Ardagh (NO)\, Nanna Debois Buhl (DK)\, Henna-Riikka Halonen (FI)\, Inka & Niclas (SE)\, Kristina Õllek & Kert Viiart-Õllek (EE)\, Rasa Šmite & Raitis Šmits (LV)\, Sabīne Šnē (LV)\, Istvan Virag (HU/NO) Curators: Inga Brūvere (LV)\, Marie Sjøvold (NO) \n🌐 rpbiennial.com \nOpening hours: Fri 12:00–19:00 · Sat 11:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00 \n\n📅 May 26–31\, 2026 📍 Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Riga \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/zoom-in-ecology-riga-photography-biennial-2026-saturday-session/
LOCATION:Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T203411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T203552Z
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SUMMARY:Portrait action "Face-O-Mat" Tobias Gutmann (Switzerland) - Saturday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, Swiss artist Tobias Gutmann has been travelling the world with his Face-O-Mat project\, turning portrait drawing into a ritual of human connection. Each sitting lasts 7 minutes – the artist looks closely\, listens\, and draws. The project has been presented in over 38 cities worldwide including Centre Pompidou in Paris and Art Central in Hong Kong\, with more than 5\,500 portraits created to date. \nAlso participating: artists Aleksandra Merbaha and Elīna Eihmane. \nFree entry. Register in advance or on-site. \n🎟 Book a slot \n\n📅 May 30-31\, 2026 · 12:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00 📍 Art Museum Riga Bourse\, Doma laukums 6\, Riga   Admission: Free \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/portrait-action-face-o-mat-tobias-gutmann-switzerland-saturday-sessions/
LOCATION:Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA\, Doma laukums 6\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T235900
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260529T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T055233Z
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SUMMARY:"Field of Unheard Voices" - Group Exhibition at MASA Gallery
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition exploring memory that cannot be obtained firsthand but continues to exist – the memory of a gap between generations\, between lived experience and knowledge. The five participating artists work with clay\, textiles\, clothing\, masks\, and the body to make visible what was never spoken but continues to be felt. \nArtists: Ojūna Batbajara\, Egija Grīnfelde\, Katerina Geiduka\, Maria Gvardeitseva\, Liene Mackus \nOpening hours: Thu 14:00-23:00 / Fri-Sat 14:00-24:00 \n\n📅 April 30 – May 30\, 2026 📍 MASA Gallery\, Elizabetes iela 67\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/field-of-unheard-voices-group-exhibition-at-masa-gallery/
LOCATION:MASA Art & Jazz club\, Elizabetes iela 67\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260530T060431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T060431Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Evening and Silent Disco "Kruumdush" - ISSP School
DESCRIPTION:An evening in two parts. First\, emerging poets Elīna Vendija Rībena\, Valters Liberts\, and Lote Vilma Vītiņa guide listeners into the world of nature with ambient accompaniment. As the evening progresses\, the poetry gives way to a silent disco and DJ Jaunība – bringing the energy of an Australian-style forest rave into an urban setting. \nPart of the ISSP School student exhibition “1.5ha” and Riga Art Week. \n\n📅 May 30\, 2026 / 18:30 (doors 18:00) – 23:00 📍 Berga Bazārs\, Marijas iela 13/8\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/poetry-evening-and-silent-disco-kruumdush-issp-school/
LOCATION:Berga Bazārs\, Marijas iela 13/8 (former MyFitness space)\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T115613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T184324Z
UID:576-1780221600-1780246800@expatslatvia.com
SUMMARY:Dreams of Various Length: Manifestations of Surrealism in Latvian Printmaking in the 1970s–80s
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition exploring how eight Latvian graphic artists interpreted Surrealism during Soviet occupation — a time when Surrealism\, alongside Abstractionism\, was deemed ideologically undesirable. Part of the ongoing Generation cycle at the Latvian National Museum of Art\, this is the first group exhibition in the series\, focusing on printmaking as a medium. \nArtists: Māris Ārgalis\, Ilmārs Blumbergs\, Valija Brence\, Maija Dragūne\, Arturs Ņikitins\, Aija Ozoliņa\, Māra Rikmane\, Lolita Zikmane \nCurators: Monta Cimdiņa\, Dr. art. Elita Ansone \nFree admission on May 31 (last Sunday of the month). \n\n📅 Opens May 31\, 2026 📍 Latvian National Museum of Art\, Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1\, Riga \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/dreams-of-various-length-manifestations-of-surrealism-in-latvian-printmaking-in-the-1970s-80s/
LOCATION:Latvian National Museum of Art\, Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1\, Riga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T192858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T193106Z
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SUMMARY:"Zoom In: Ecology" - Riga Photography Biennial 2026 (Final Day)
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition presenting nine works by international artists exploring the intersection of digital technology\, ecology\, and human identity. Part of the Riga Photography Biennial 2026\, running April 16 – July 3. \nArtists: Astrid Ardagh (NO)\, Nanna Debois Buhl (DK)\, Henna-Riikka Halonen (FI)\, Inka & Niclas (SE)\, Kristina Õllek & Kert Viiart-Õllek (EE)\, Rasa Šmite & Raitis Šmits (LV)\, Sabīne Šnē (LV)\, Istvan Virag (HU/NO) Curators: Inga Brūvere (LV)\, Marie Sjøvold (NO) \n🌐 rpbiennial.com \nOpening hours: Fri 12:00–19:00 · Sat 11:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00 \n\n📅 May 26–31\, 2026 📍 Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Riga \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/zoom-in-ecology-riga-photography-biennial-2026-final-day/
LOCATION:Rīgas Laikmetīgās mākslas telpa\, Kungu iela 3\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260528T203427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T203555Z
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SUMMARY:Portrait action "Face-O-Mat" Tobias Gutmann (Switzerland) - Sunday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, Swiss artist Tobias Gutmann has been travelling the world with his Face-O-Mat project\, turning portrait drawing into a ritual of human connection. Each sitting lasts 7 minutes – the artist looks closely\, listens\, and draws. The project has been presented in over 38 cities worldwide including Centre Pompidou in Paris and Art Central in Hong Kong\, with more than 5\,500 portraits created to date. \nAlso participating: artists Aleksandra Merbaha and Elīna Eihmane. \nFree entry. Register in advance or on-site. \n🎟 Book a slot \n\n📅 May 30-31\, 2026 · 12:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00 📍 Art Museum Riga Bourse\, Doma laukums 6\, Riga   Admission: Free \nPart of Riga Art Week.
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/portrait-action-face-o-mat-tobias-gutmann-switzerland-sunday-sessions/
LOCATION:Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA\, Doma laukums 6\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260531T192000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204941
CREATED:20260523T072433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T094907Z
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SUMMARY:Frida Kahlo: Art Exhibition on the Big Screen - Forum Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Forum Cinemas and Art Museum Riga Bourse present a special cinema screening exploring the life and work of Frida Kahlo. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at major international exhibitions\, expert interviews\, and exclusive access to the artist’s home and studio. Features new footage from the Tate Modern and MFA Houston exhibition “Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon.” \nLanguage: English · Subtitles: Latvian \n🌐 forumcinemas.lv \n\n📅 May 31 · 17:30 / Jun 10\, 2026 · 18:00 📍 Forum Cinemas\, Auditorija 7\, 13. janvāra iela 8\, Riga \nOrganizers: Forum Cinemas LV\, Art Museum Riga Bourse
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/frida-kahlo-art-exhibition-on-the-big-screen-forum-cinemas/
LOCATION:Forum Cinemas\, 13. janvāra iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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