Wroclaw for weekend: April 10-12 [EVENTS]

Creative education classes for kids in Sky Tower

Education Centre FasTracKids, Sky Tower Shopping Centre, level +1, Saturday - Sunday, the centre is open from 10.00, registration is required

FasTracKids English (age 4-6, classes in English), 15:00; FasTracKids Workshops (age 3-6, classes in English and Polish), Saturday 17:00, Sunday 15:30. Using teaching techniques that engage all senses and interactive technology, FasTracKids develops key learning skills, such as critical and creative thinking. The first class of FasTracKids English is free, Workshops cost 30 PLN per 1,5 h. The number of participants is limited, please register a day in advance at [email protected], or by phone: 71 780 01 90.

Housing Fair: Żyj i mieszkaj we Wrocławiu (Live in Wroclaw)

April 11-12, Wroclaw Congress Centre at the Centennial Hall, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 - 16.00, admission is free

Apart from the presentation of the real estate developers, the fair's programme includes also a presentation of the advantages of Wroclaw districts. This year's focus will be their recreation offer and the leisure time opportunities. More at www.wroclaw.pzfd.pl

Opatowicka Adventure Island Opens

ul. Braci Gierymskich 131, 9.00-19.00

The new season kicks off at the Opatowicka Adventure Island on Saturday, April 11. In April, the park will be open only on weekends, but starting on May 1, every day. Kids ticket costs 15 PLN, reduced 25 PLN, and the regular 35 PLN.

Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE

April 11 and 12, 11:00-18:00, Browar Mieszczański, ul. Hubska 44, admission is free

During the Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE, 90 fashion designers from all over Poland will present their offer, and their unique projects will be available on stands in very attractive prices. During the 10. edition of the event, the designers of author's fashion, well-known to the visitors of the Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE, will be joined by designers and specialists in the field of applied art. They will offer one-of-a-kind furniture, accessories and decorations, which will add a designer touch to any interior. The enthusiasts of both minimalist ecological or industrial solutions and solutions bordering on art and avant-guard will surely find something to their liking.

Równoleżnik Zero (Zero Parallel) 2015 - Olgierd Budrewicz's Wroclaw Traveller Festival

April 9-11, 2015 in Mediateka at pl. Teatralny 5 and the Tourist Library at ul. Szewska 78. Admission to all attractions is free.

The Olgierd Budrewicz Traveller Festival Zero Parallel, taking place on April 9-11 April 2015 in Mediateka (Pl. Teatralny 5) and the Tourist Library (ul. Szewska 78), is aimed at those who want to feel the travel vibe, and is a great opportunity to meet travellers and book authors. This year's edition will be dedicated to the countries of North and Central America. More at http://rownoleznikzero.pl/

Women's Run by the Centennial Hall

12.00

Fitness training with Anna Lewandowska

12.00, the AWF Hall, al. Paderewskiego 35

A fitness training with Anna Lewandowska takes place on Saturday, April 11, in the multi-purpose sports hall of the AWF at al. Paderewskiego 35. The programme includes also a Zumba training, which will be a warm-up before the main event. More about the event.

Spring bike picnic

The bike picnic takes place on Saturday, April 11, at 12.00 - 16.00 in Tikkun Olam Primary School at ul. Sieradzka 5, admission is free

Free bicycle service, bicycle security marking by the police, biking competitions with prizes, a slackline walking course or a handicraft fair - these are but a few attractions that await the visitors to the "Biker's Tikkun Olam" picnic, on April 11 in the Primary School at ul. Sieradzka 5. The event kicks off at 12.00.

American football match Panthers Wroclaw - Warsaw Eagles

13.00, the Olympic Stadium

Beer Geek Madness Festival

17.00, Zaklęte Rewiry, ul. Krakowska 100

Nearly 100 types of beer await the beer lovers. Thirteen of them have been specially prepared by the largest Polish breweries, another 11 will come from their permanent offer, 14 different keg beers will be flown in from the US, and 60 other will be available in bottles or cans. All these will be spiced up with a pinch of good music. Concerts will be held during the entire event, i.e. 17.00-3.00. The alternative stage will host Fate, This Noise, Tester Gier and Elvis Deluxe. The main stage, on the other hand, will feature a performance of a jazz trio, who are also a group undertaking environmental initiatives - Please the Trees. During the second edition of the Beer Geek Madness Festival, such initiative will be planting a tree. Read more here.

Easter cantatas - a concert of Wroclaw Baroque Orchestra

18.00, Philharmonics concert room

The rhythm, in which the busy life of a church cantor of St. Thomas' in Leipzig elapsed was closely associated with the calendar of the liturgical year. For a cantata writer, Lent wasn't such a demanding period, and was in fact one of rest. Afterwards, he could proceed with redoubled energy with composing Easter cantatas and numerous rehearsals before their presentations.

EKLEKTIK ORCHESTRA "THE DEEP"

Saturday, April 11. 2015, Nowe Horyzonty Cinema, room no. 1, 20:00

A special première of a DVD with a fantastic final concert of the Norwegian Festival PUNKT, and the Wroclaw EKLEKTIK SESSION platform. Available on the big screen will be "THE DEEP" by the EKLEKTIK ORCHESTRA, made up of over 20 members, and featuring a contemporary jazz master, Nils Petter Molvaer. To take part in the screening, please register at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome, but the number of places is limited.

Wroclaw Gourmet Bazaar

Browar Mieszczański, ul. Hubska 4, 25.01, 10.00-16.00, free admission

Wroclaw Gourmet Bazaar is a place where you can fill your basket with tasty and healthy products, starting with regional, and ending with the rare, or yet unavailable on Polish market. Apart from the opportunity of buying local and regional products, visitors will be able to sample a vast range of health foods, included the certified ones, dishes of culinary bloggers and various types of cuisines

Sports climbing - Wroclaw Boulder League 2015

10.00, Eiger climbing wall, ul. Fabryczna 10, duration: 4 weeks, tickets according to the climbing wall's pricing.

The 1st edition of the Wroclaw Boulder League will take place between March 22 and April 19. Anyone can get started with climbing within the days and during the opening hours of the climbing wall (www.eiger.pl). The climbing centre accepts cards such as MultiSport or OkSystem. Everyone is welcome to take part. More at: www.wlbwroc.cba.pl or FB: www.facebook.com/wlbwroclaw.

Ice rinks Spiska and Wejherowska for Easter time

• Ice rink Wejherowska: 8.00 - 21.00
• Ice rink Spiska: Friday 8.00 - 22.00

Creative education classes for kids in Sky Tower

Education Centre FasTracKids, Sky Tower Shopping Centre, level +1, Saturday - Sunday, the centre is open from 10.00, registration is required

FasTracKids English (age 4-6, classes in English), 15:00, FasTracKids Workshops (age 3-6, classes in English and Polish), Saturday, 17:00, Sunday, 15:30. Using teaching techniques that engage all senses and interactive technology, FasTracKids develops key learning skills, such as critical and creative thinking. The first class of FasTracKids English is free, Workshops cost 30 PLN per 1,5 h. The number of participants is limited, please register a day in advance at [email protected], or by phone: 71 780 01 90.

Housing Fair: Żyj i mieszkaj we Wrocławiu (Live in Wrocław)

April 11-12, 2015, Wrocław Congress Centre at the Centennial Hall, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 - 16.00, admission is free

Apart from the presentation of the real estate developers, the fair's programme includes also a presentation of the advantages of Wrocław districts. This year's focus will be their recreation offer and the leisure time opportunities. More at www.wroclaw.pzfd.pl

Opatowicka Adventure Island Opens

ul. Braci Gierymskich 131, 9.00-19.00

The new season kicks off at the Opatowicka Adventure Island on Saturday, April 11. In April, the park will be open only on weekends, but starting on May 1, every day. Kids ticket costs 15 PLN, reduced 25 PLN, and the regular 35 PLN.

Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE

April 11 and 12, 11:00-18:00, Browar Mieszczański, ul. Hubska 44, admission is free

During the Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE, 90 fashion designers from all over Poland will present their offer, and their unique projects will be available on stands in very attractive prices. During the 10. edition of the event, the designers of author's fashion, well-known to the visitors of the Fashion Meeting POP UP STORE, will be joined by designers and specialists in the field of applied art.

Instameet at Wrocław Stadium

Wrocław Stadium, al. Śląska 1, Sunday, April 12, admission is free. Meeting at 12.00 at the entrance from ul. Królewiecka

As a part of a new project of the Wroclovers, EXPLORE WROCLAW, the first Instameet is coming up this Sunday, April 12 at the Wrocław Stadium. The photographers will head on to explore the stadium, accompanied by a stadium guide. Along the way, they will visit the players' changing rooms, the VIP area, the press tribune, and even peer into the stadium custody! As always on this occasion, there will be a number of surprises for the participants, prepared in cooperation with the Wrocław Stadium. The rules and regulations of the usual Instagram contest will be presented during the meeting.

WARM UP! The Biennial WRO 2015 education route kicks off

WRO Art Centre, Widok 7, Sunday, April 12, 12.30, admission is free

Since the WRO, including the Small WRO, starts on May 13, 2015, the time to warm up! A month before the start of the WRO Media Art Biennial, the largest review of contemporary art in Poland, the WRO Art Centre will host a première of a special theme route, Warm-Up Before the Little WRO 2015. It will present the works from the WRO 2013 programme.

Workshop before the Guitar Guinness Record

Galeria Dominikańska, Sunday, April 12, from 14.00 to 16.30, level -1, admission is free

On Sunday, April 12, a renowned Wrocław guitarist and teacher, Leszek Cichoński, will prepare the volunteers for breaking the Guitar Guinness World Record 2015 in Galeria Dominikańska. Under the expert guidance of an experienced instructor, the volunteers will have the opportunity to learn to play Jimmy Hendrix's cult hit "Hey Joe" and other songs. Leszek Cichoński will also be available for conversation and music tips. The visitors will also have the opportunity to learn all about the history of the Guitar Guinness Record and the preparations for this year's edition.

One Question - a concert of Piotr Restecki

Klubogaleria Neon Side, ul Ruska 46c (yard), April 12. 2015, 18:00. Tickets: pre-sale 25 PLN, and 30 PLN on the day of the concert

The concert is a part of the Marek Długosz Travel Across the Strings cycle. On April 12, in the intimate Klubogaleria Neon Side, Piotr Restecki will present a fresh portion of his guitar skills. A concert entitled One Question will be a performance promoting songs for his new record.

Musical Sundays at the MLE

Sunday, April 12, 19:00, tickets: 15 PLN in pre-sales, 20 PLN on the day of the concert

Zbigniew Lewandowski, Standard Jazz Trio: Jakub Olejnik - double bass, Janusz Konefał - guitar, Zbigniew Lewandowski - percussion. Tickets are available at the reception of Mleczarnia Hostel, or at biletin.pl, 15 PLN in pre-sales, 20 PLN on the day of the concert

Kasia Wilk. Electro-acoustic concert

Klub Stary Klasztor, ul. Purkyniego 1, April 12, 20.00, tickets: 30 PLN - pre-sale at the club and reservations: [email protected], 35 PLN - at sale points and before the concert

The concert will take place on April 12 in the Gothic interiors of the Stary Klasztor music club at ul. Purkyniego 1. The artist will play a full-scale electro acoustic concert with her band. Kasia Wilk is a songwriter, but first and foremost a singer with a strong voice. According to "Machina" magazine, she is one of the 50 best Polish vocalists. This year, she celebrates her 10th anniversary of stage presence.