Wrocław for weekend: September 18-20 [EVENTS]

Open Day in MPK

10 am - 3 pm, depot at ul. Powstańców Śląskich 6, free admission

Once again, the Municipal Communication Enterprise (MPK) opens its depot for all lovers of public transport. Depot at ul. Powstańców Śląskich welcomes to an open day.

The programme includes:

• tram driving course
• rides with historic trams and buses to depots: Dabie and RMT Protram,
• bus ride to the bus depot,
• presentation of vehicles and technical equipment,
• contests with prizes and other attractions.
• bike marking, sports, a concert.

Tour of the depot in ul. Legnicka and Dąbie.

Echno Color - a festival of music and color in ToTu

10.00, ToTu, ul. Hubska 6, tickets 10-40 PLN

COLOR ECHNO comprises two scenes, a unique line-up, colourful installations, food trucks and over 26 hours of music and magical light visualizations. The interior and surrounding premises of ToTu will turn into a colourful, magical space open to everyone.

The event will keep running until Sunday and the time will be filled with an incredible Polish-German line-up, light displays, visualisations and installations.

2015 Dwarves' Festival

Friday - Saturday, free admission

Lower Silesia Voivodeship Festival

10.30 am, Wroclaw Horse Racing Track Partynice, ul. Zwycięska 2, free admission

The programme includes workshops and demonstrations performed by local artists, food trucks, The World Games 2017 town, outdoor game with prizes, playground for children, cooking jamboree, and at the end, a concert: Mesajah & Riddim Bandits.

Lower Silesia Science Fair: Knowledge Park

11 am - 3 pm, Staromiejski Park by the Puppet Theatre, free admission

As every year, the Knowledge Park offers children numerous demonstrations, experiments, workshops and family games.

The programme includes, e.g.:

• Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm, The safe world of electricity - an educational town of the programme 'TAURON's Safety Catches. Turn on for the good of your child.'

Italian Market in Wroclaw

September 15 - 20, at St. Mary Magdalene's, the corner of ul. Szewska and Wita Stwosza

At the market represented are products of fifteen regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Puglia, Sardinia and Lazio. There will be stand with olives, cheeses, cold meats, pastas and sweets, including Sicilian cream horns or cannoli. Many of the products are new on our market. There will be also a restaurant stand and a range of sampling, presentations and culinary shows will be provided. Buyers can count on the presence of Polish retailers - besides the Italian service at every booth.

Chinese Culture and the Confucius Institute Day

11 am - 6 pm, Mediateka (Friday), Staromiejski Garden (Sunday)

Workshops, meetings and demonstrations promoting the culture of China. On Sundays, urban game 'Adopt a Panda.'

SWAP in Nadodrze

11 am - 1 pm, Cafe Resta Bar, ul. Drobnera 26a, free admission

A non-cash exchange of clothes. You can bring the clothes you no longer wear, and which are in good condition, and replace it with other clothes. If you really don't want to exchange it, sale is allowed, but at a low price, i.e. 10-15 PLN. The exchange applies only to clothing, shoes and accessories. Prizes will be drawn during the event.

'ECC Parks' - parks full of culture: space put in the hands of the residents of Wroclaw

Poludniowy Park (on a clearing near the Chopin monument), Grabiszyński Park (near ul. Solskiego, by the playground) and the Staszic Park (near the fountain) 2 - 7 pm, Jedności Park (ul. Królewska, by the terminus)

'ECC Parks' were created in parks: Południowy, Grabiszyński and Staszica, as well as in Jedności Park in Zakrzów by the initiative of the European Capital of Culture. The pavilions are open during the holidays every Saturday and Sunday, 12 am to 7 pm.

Południowy Park Saturday, 19 September

• 12.00 am -1.30 pm - Zumba, Angela
• 1 - 2 pm - Capoeira show and practice
• 4 - 5 pm - Playing for Change concert

Write to me at Berdyczów

Museum of Postal Service in Wroclaw, ul. Z. Krasinskiego 1

Although few can even indicate its location on the map, Berdyczów still features in a popular Polish saying: 'Write to me at Berdyczów.' Memorabilia from the famous Berdyczów, which was first made famous thanks to a fantastic postal service only to decline into a synonym of undelivered mail, as well as other borderland cities that have been lost to Poland, can be seen at the exhibition of the Museum of Postal Service in Wroclaw. The exhibition features original photos, which captured the moments presenting the bygone epoch and the lost heritage.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10 am - 3 pm, Tue - closed, Wed 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm, www. muzeum.wroclaw.pl www.facebook.com/MPiTWr

Ulica Oławska Festival

12 am - 6 pm, free admission

The programme includes, e.g. concerts - a jazz parade, live cooking shows, fashion shows, workshops for children and the seniors, historical walks, and an opening of a photographic gallery. At the fountain, up to the intersection with ul. Szewska, there will be a stage, and the event will be hosted by Marek Kocot. The summary of Ulica Oławska Festival will be a concert at 8 pm in the Jazz Club Vertigo.

StartUp Fit - sports competition

12 am - 4 pm, Jatomi Fitness sports club in Pasaż Grunwaldzki, free admission, please register at: [email protected]

The sporting event is organized by Inkubatory AIP Wroclaw and Jatomi Fitness. Great fun in the spirit of healthy competition is guaranteed. The competition will comprise a warm-up and 4 endurance competitions requiring cooperation. Each participant will receive water and a towel, and there will be surprise awards, too.

Murals in the Creative Space

2 pm, Plac Społeczny

Thanks to the summer music scene Plac Społeczny comes alive and has a chance to become a creative space for urban activism. Three local artists: Anna Szejdewik, Beata Rojek and Ewa Rebekaa Służyńska will creat murals, and No Name Team - a graffiti.

Painting murals starts at 2 pm and will last until late evening.

Dances at the Capitol

5 pm (Saturday), Capitol Music Theatre (foyer), al. Pilsudskiego 6, tickets 20-30 PLN

Oldschool dance evenings with live music in the Capitol, in the backyard - in a spacious foyer, shielded with a glass roof. Guests have the opportunity to dance to popular hits from the repertoire of Polish and foreign stars. The dance will feature a singer Konrad Imiela, accompanied by a 4-person band. Find out more here.

Gentle Island - a sung poetry concert on Słodowa Island

7 pm, Slodowa Island, free admission

All comers will be served a feast of sung poetry music by the stars of the gentle vibes. Featuring: Martyna Jakubowicz, grupa Bez Idola and Fryderyk Nguyen (frontman of Katedra). The surprise will be Kortez - this year's musical revelation, an artist of sensual voice whose work pleases the audiences of all ages and musical preferences.

Bartek Miarka and Tomek Nitribitt in Vertigo Jazz Club

8 - 12 pm, Vertigo Jazz Club & Restaurant, ul. Oławska 13, free admission

Blues, jazz, funky, rock. The best Wroclaw popular band with guitarist Bartek Miarka and the charismatic Tomasz Nitribitt on vocals and harmonica.

Special multimedia fountain shows at the Pergola

Saturday-Sunday, the Pergola at the Centennial Hall

• 9:30 pm, Saturday, September 19: Dreams
• 9 pm, Sunday, September 20: The Four Elements

Wrocław Gourmet Bazaar

10 am - 4 pm - every Sunday throughout the year, Browar Mieszczański, ul. Hubska 44, admission is free

Every Sunday throughout the year, dozens of great exhibitors offer high quality Polish and foreign products as well as certified goods. At the Bazaar, you can find products manufactured in a traditional, non-mass way. You can fill your bazaar basket with sour cream, cream butter, cottage cheese, cow's and goat's milk, organic poultry, certified vegetables, preserves, honey, oil, spices, juice, cheese, cold meats, pastries and other delicacies.

Mobility Picnic

10 am - 8 pm, Uniwersytecki Bridge, free admission

Traditionally, during the celebration of the European Mobility Week one of the streets is closed and left at the disposal of the residents. This year, the University Bridge will be closed. There will be a mobility parade, a photographic happening and film screening.

'ECC Parks' - parks full of culture: space put in the hands of the residents of Wroclaw

Poludniowy Park (on a clearing near the Chopin monument), Grabiszyński Park (near ul. Solskiego, by the playground) and the Staszic Park (near the fountain) 2 - 7 pm, Jedności Park (ul. Królewska, by the terminus)

Południowy Park Sunday, 20 September

• 6 - 6.45 - Country music concert - Jan Baster of Domek Kultury Bakara

Grabiszyński Park Saturday, 20 September

• 2 - 2.30 pm - Dance show, PW Dance
• 6 - 7 pm, Jazz concert, Pierwszy Dzień Tygodnia

• From 2 pm, Family picnic - everyone brings something good
• 5 - 5.30 Music from the Land of Gentleness, concert of Agata Cywińska-Rogala

Japanese Festival on Słodowa Island

12 am - 5 pm, Słodowa Island, free admission

The programme includes:

Japanese miscellanea, including the opportunity for women, men and children to dress in Japanese outfits, tutorials in eating with chopsticks, sushi making, origami, making hair ornaments (Kanzashi); exhibition of Japanese arms, demonstration of calligraphy, ikebana demonstration and workshops, as well as Japanese entertainment (two DDR mats)

Japanese board and strategic games for children and adults: Shogi (Japanese chess) and Dobutsu shogi (children's version of chess), Go, a Ninja duel

Demonstrations and workshops of Japanese martial arts: Kendo, Iaido, Aikido

Mobility Parade

12 am, plac Nowy Targ, free admission

The Mobility Parade, organized by the Akcja Miasto Association will present a multitude of choices, styles and means of getting around the city, as the car is not the only alternative to the tram or bus - a bicycle, skateboard or scooter, and even walking are great options. Each of them is not only a source of fun, but also perfectly complements the more traditional methods of urban travelling - not to mention it helps to maintain a slim figure. Anyone can join and demonstrate their preference:

• walking
• riding a monocycle
• riding a bike
• roller skating
• roller blading
• skateboarding
• riding a scooter
• anything which is not driven by a motor

A PICNIC will be waiting for participants of the parade on Uniwersytecki Bridge, as well as many attractions.

Four Paw Picnic Vol.2

Sunday, September 20, 12 am, the Olympic Stadium

The event will feature be numerous demonstrations by canine athletes. An additional attraction will be elections of the mongrel Miss and Mister. During the event, you will also be possible to eat well, equip your pooch in handmade products, as well as make a donation for homeless animals.

Inauguration of the Workout Week on Piaskowa Island

12 am - 7 pm, Piaskowa Island, free admission

On Sunday, September 20th at Piaskowa Island takes place the inauguration of the Workout Week. Piaskowa Island will host a sports picnic featuring non-Olympic sports, karate and yoga for the citizens of Wroclaw, as well as joint volleyball, badminton, and Turnbull games. Volunteers can try their hand in archery, climbing and orienteering.

Neigbourhood Festival in Gajowice

1 - 6 pm, Gajowicki Park at ul. Wróbla, free admission

Gajowice District Council organizes a Gajowice Festival for the local residents in a nearby park. As every year, the trees will include a surprise for the guests. The programme includes numerous performances of children and teenagers from nearby educational institutions. In addition, there will be a raffle prepared by parents and students of the School No. 11, refreshments in a neighbourhood café run by the Senior Club, creative activities for children (including a chess tournament), health consultations, promotion of ideas submitted for the Civic Budget in 2015, and joint planting of a tree.

Sunday on Partynice Horse Racing Track

1.15 pm, free admission

Illusion show in Vertigo Jazz Club

Sunday, 7 pm, Vertigo Jazz Club & Restaurant, ul. Oławska 13, tickets 25 PLN (presale) and 35 PLN (before the event) and at www.biletin.pl

If the word illusion brings to your mind a picture of a cylinder and a white rabbit pulled from it by the ears... forget about it. Didn't work, did it? Or maybe you're wondering how to pull a rabbit out of a hat in the first place, especially when you yourself are a rabbit? The performance of Artur Zalwert is a game; a result of merging the skills and knowledge of illusion, psychology, attention management, hypnosis and a good show. For adult audience only.