What to do in Milan from July 8th to 10th?
Parties, cinema and music welcome this new upcoming weekend with a rich variety of proposals to grab in no time.
Above all, the concert of the legendary Guns n’ Roses in the San Siro, on the only Italian date of the Californian rock band (Sunday). Axl Rose and Slash’s band return to Italy after a four-year absence and are ready to wow the general public.
Have more fun with the Le Cannibale party in the fascinating concrete courtyard of the former slaughterhouse: a metallic space that becomes the scene of a free party animated by sounds that push the boundaries of current electronics (Sunday).
For lovers of outdoor cinema, two unmissable events, both in the version with headphones: one by Mare Culturale Urbano with the screening of “Too Bad”, a new animated film for families (Sunday) and one by Arena Chiesa Rossa , the open-air -Cinema Festival that offers a rich and varied program for all tastes from June to September (all weekend).
For those looking for a Hawaiian atmosphere, the appointment is at the Ukulele Festival as part of the events of the Tittoni Park with workshops, workshops and many music sessions (Sunday).
concerts and evenings
Among the concerts of this new weekend, the last weekend of the Rugby Sound Festival is a unique opportunity to hear live music with the best national and international stars on the beautiful Isola del Castello di Legnano (all weekend).
At Villa Arconati, Enrico Intra’s sheet music will accompany the audience at dusk along with time percussion, compiled from the top students of Tony Arco’s drums and percussion classes at the Claudio Abbado Civic School of Music’s Civic Jazz Courses (Saturday).
Finally, Palazzo Marino continues Palazzo Marino in Musica, the free review dedicated to young emerging talents (Sunday).
meetings and events
Among the weekend events is Vapore d’Estate, with its numerous concerts, dance shows and activities for children in the industrial context of the Fabbrica del Vapore, one of the most characteristic places of the city (all weekend).
In the beautiful courtyard of the Sormani, Menotti returns to Sormani, an event of theatrical storytelling, music, contamination and author’s comedy with renowned productions and guests (all weekend).
In Assago, the Milano Latin Festival is an explosion of Latin music, great concerts and typical dishes to discover (all weekend).
For those who want to have a beer or exercise, the Mysterious Baths are the right choice, between outdoor music and theater performances (all weekend).
Finally, the Central Market in Piazza Duca d’Aosta promises a taste journey between delicious fish dishes, meat and typical sweets thanks to its numerous shops of artisan tastes (all weekend).
Free
Among the free weekend events, the artistic performance in Piazza Santa Francesca Romana for a collective reflection on the dimension of space, physicality and the limits of inclusive coexistence (Friday).
At Mudec the exhibition The Voice of Shadows. African Presences in the Art of Northern Italy examines the artistic representation of men and women from the African continent (all weekend).
For those who want to take a trip outside the city, the White Night in Piacenza is the right choice. The event transforms the Emilian city into an open-air theater for shows, cultural events and good food (Friday).
Finally, at Hangar Bicocca, the Steve McQueen exhibition is dedicated to the British director and artist who won an Oscar in 2014 for his 12 Years a Slave (All Weekend).
exhibitions
Among the weekend exhibitions are almost a thousand photos by Oliviero Toscani at the Palazzo Reale in the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the great photographer in Italy, in homage to his 80th anniversary. The Grazia Varisco exhibition, still in the Palazzo Reale, is a unique itinerary dedicated to the extraordinary Milanese artist, protagonist of the Italian contemporary scene (both throughout the weekend).
Leonardo’s vision comes to life in the city’s most iconic locations, a vast permanent exhibition dedicated to Leonardo’s genius through the interpretations of eight digital artists (all weekend).
Admire the platinum prints by Gianni Berengo Gardin at the Alessia Paladini Gallery (Friday). Printed on precious Arches Platine paper, the nine reproductions in cm. 40 x 60 are collected in a portfolio of only ten copies and two artist’s copies.
At Mudec, the hundred works by Chagall, from the collection of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, tell the story of one of the most famous artists in the world (all weekend).
Finally, at the Teatro alla Scala, the virtual exhibition dedicated to Caruso, Corelli and Di Stefano, the myths of Italian singing, continues (both throughout the weekend).
cinema and theatre
This new weekend speaks the language of cinema, with the films of Arianteo, the summer cinema event in the beautiful setting of the courtyard of the Royal Palace and in the cloister of the Incoronata (all weekend).
All weekend long at Casa Jannacci you can also admire the great films with the special traveling festival Antaeus in the city that brings cinema to the Milan districts, stopping in a different square every week.
Agenda Brasil, an event dedicated to contemporary Brazilian film production, makes its debut at Cineteca Arlecchino and Eliseo (Friday).
Finally, at the Cineteca Arlecchino, the cult films of the 50’s and 60’s are the protagonists of an unforgettable weekend (all weekend).
children
Even children can (and must!) have fun this new upcoming weekend with Base’s puppet show dedicated to inclusion (Saturday).
At the Cineteca Milano Mic, the campus dedicated to cinema continues, a unique opportunity to play (all weekend) the role of Carlo Rambaldi, three-time Oscar winner, champion of Italian and international cinema.
At the Cascina Cotica, on the occasion of the Eccco! Festival, workshops and cabaret shows will accompany the little ones (all weekend).
For those who love flying, the obligatory stop is Volandia, the Museum of Aviation and Aviation History (all weekend).
Finally, the exhibition Middle Ages – history, stories and myths in comics by Wow Space Comic is a great story through original comic plates, reproductions of weapons and armor, posters (all weekend).