Cold temperatures this January weekend, but there are plenty of opportunities to distract yourself with the many events taking place in Genoa and its province, or to warm up in the theater or museum. As always, there are many events on the program, with trade fairs, concerts, theatre, festivals, cultural reviews and much more. To help you take stock, here are 10 ideas for how to spend the weekend.
To view the full program, click here. For cinema lovers, you can find the program of Genoese cinemas at this link.
1st Genoa Hip Hop Festival
Fifth edition for the event dedicated to hip-hop culture at 360°, which includes four disciplines: rap, breakin, writing and deejaying. Many high profile protagonists of the national scene together with young talents, Saturday at the Baltimore Gardens. find out more
2nd Fair of San Sebastiano
The traditional appointment in the streets of the village returns to Rapallo on Sunday. From Friday there will also be “Shop in Fiera” with many commercial activities taking part. find out more
3. A Compagna 100th Birthday Party
Great free Sunday show at the Carlo Felice to celebrate the centenary of the famous Genoese historical and cultural association. find out more
4. Elio sings Jannacci
Homage to the great Enzo Jannacci: on Saturday and Sunday the legendary Elio takes the stage at the Politeama Genovese with an intense and original show. find out more
5. Horror Circus Asylum
Appointment between the crazy, the scary and the fun at My Sport Village Sciorba in Genoa. Circus theater show with artists of the highest level in the city until February 5th. find out more
6. “December Music”
The winter season organized by the Chiavari Philharmonic ends on Saturday. On stage two young stars of international music: Giuseppe Gibboni (violin) and Carlotta Dalia (guitar). find out more
7. “Little Red Riding Hood”
For Lunaria a Levante, the most classic of all fairy tales, interpreted by Gino Balestrino’s puppets, will be performed on Saturday. find out more
8. Candlelight Concerts
Last dates in January with candlelight concerts at the Palazzo Ducale. find out more
9. “Snapshots from the Sky”
The suggestive photographic exhibition dedicated to Portofino Park and Golfo Paradiso opens in Recco on Saturday and can be visited until January 29th. find out more
10. “‘E cammarere”
Saturday at the Garage Theater the award-winning show written and directed by Fabio Di Gesto and inspired by Jean Genet’s “Le serve”. find out more