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An exhibition on the era eventually known as ‘Red Vienna,’ a period between the two World Wars where city hall was dominated by a progression of innovative Social Democrats –  a time of great advancements in architecture and quality of life which contributed greatly to the success of the city we see today.

With over 200 works by the likes of Robert Frank, Merry Alpern and Martin Parr this exhibit explores the ever-changing state of street photography from the 1930s to today through the categories, street life, crashes, public transfer, anonymity and alienation.

Part of a traveling exhibit that previously visited Valleta and Paris, The Majlis aims to promote respectful debate by installing the Arabic sitting room of the same name in the Weltmuseum, inviting visitors to lounge and exchange ideas while playing board games and listening to records.

Supplementing their own extensive collection with pieces on loan from museums the world over, the Albertina presents over 200 drawings, paintings and other works by the German renaissance master.

The most successful musical of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved adaptation of T.S. Eliot returns in this new iteration of the original production, helped along by the original director Sir Trevor Nunn, who recently worked in Vienna on 2016’s Schikaneder. In German with English surtitles.

This hands-on educational exhibition for ages 6-12 lets kids explore the human body, examining skin and hair, fighting bacteria and viruses, exploring the digestive tract from within and other playful activities that emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself.

A pioneer of Austrian expressionism often overshadowed by later artists like Schiele and Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl is given some much-deserved appreciation in this comprehensive presentation.

The French post-Impressionist master gets his first major exhibition in Austria, showcasing his characteristic use of vibrant colors which he developed after a trip to St. Tropez in 1909.

Who said summer was barbecue season! The cozy wooden huts of the Feuerdorf (fire village) on the bank of the Donaukanal seat 8-12 around an open fire where you can grill according to the various themed menus provided.

Currently on loan from the Centre Pompidou of Paris, see highlights of Florence and Daniel Guerlain’s impressive collection of drawings, including works by Marcel Dzama, Robert Longo, David Nash and Kiki Smith.

An insightful reaction to the ongoing migrant crisis, Austrian artist Deborah Sengl teams up with the Time Busters to offer a refugee-themed escape room experience as a way of stimulating reflection and empathy for the dispossessed, with real photos of people on the run interspersed in the installation.

Uniting the works of painter Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, experience the torrid passion of the Italian baroque with over 70 works.

The fourth winner of the Kapsch Contemporary Art Prize for young artists in Austria, Leisz’s work defies easy categorization: objects and the space they occupy are mutually interdependent, exposing the structures between art and the “white cubes” it inhabits.

The Kunsthalle Wien looks back into recent history, to the time of its founding: the early 1990s. Showing how our division of cultural eras into decades – which worked so well in the 20th century – has become increasingly fluid, many of the exhibits could be from today (or possibly the future), despite being nearly 30 years old.

Made famous by Edmund de Waal’s award-winning family memoir, The Hare with the Amber Eyes, see some of the amazing artworks and personal mementos of the storied Ephrussi family, a wealthy Jewish banking dynasty that lost their vast fortune after the Anschluss of 1938.

The popular Museumsquartier decks its halls and courtyards for the holiday season, featuring a curling ground, LED art installations, numerous concerts and cultural events – and, of course, plenty of delicious food and drink to keep you warm.

A favorite among locals and tourists alike, the popular Christmas market celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, as always offering libations, snacks and special events like handicraft workshops and concerts within the scenic streets of historic Spittelberg.

Vienna’s largest Christmas Market returns, spreading holiday cheer with arts, crafts, food, Glühwein and Punsch, with the paths of the Rathauspark frozen into a winding iceskating path.

Uniting two noted collections for the first time in Vienna, about 120 works by luminaries like Emil Nolde, Kandinsky, Alexej von Jawlensky, Franz Marc, Paul Klee or Lionel Feininger are on display.

Now celebrating a decade in the prater, this annual winter market offers live music Wed-Sun at 19:00 alongside numerous special holiday events!

Specializing in artisanal crafts, this popular Christmas market also offers organic treats, concerts and children’s workshops in the heart of the city.

Boasting one of the most picturesque backdrops in town, the Christmas market at Schloß Belvedere offers lots of yuletide charm with food stalls, traditional crafts, an old-fashioned children’s carousel and gospel performances.

Taking on themes like the crisis of masculinity, power structures and group mentalities, this Los Angeles-based artist creates pastel-colored paintings and films with loose, expressive strokes.

With both musical and spoken word performances this festival promotes Yiddish culture in all its forms, from comedy and poetry readings to “Swingin’ Chanukka” klezmer-jazz!

Screening a whopping 90 features, documentaries and shorts, this film festival with a social conscience raises awareness for human rights causes worldwide, with debates and lectures rounding out the lineup. Full program to be released mid-November.

Woody Allen’s latest is both romantic comedy and a love letter to a past era of his hometown, featuring notable actors like Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna and Liev Schreiber.

This interactive dance installation teaches kids the basic elements of a performance, from choreography to sets and music, working together with two pros to make the magic happen. Ages 4 and up; for start times, check here.

Based on a play by Anthony McCarten and directed by Fernando Meirelles, Netflix continues its pursuit of Oscar gold with this high-production limited release drama illustrating the events leading up to Pope Benedict XVI’s (Anthony Hopkins) abdication in favor of Francis I (Jonathan Pryce).

Celebrating eight years of fine club sounds on the Donaukanal, the Grelle Forelle will see notable DJs like Dubfire (pictured) Surgeon, Ancient Methods and Electric Indigo play sets for their weekend-long birthday bash.

The Wiener Linien, Vienna’s public transport authority, invites one and all to their annual Christmas market at their transit museum! Among the many attractions are a curling track, antique tramways, baking for children and music by the U-bahn stars, the Wiener Linien’s designated buskers.

Now in its 34th consecutive year, the Open House Theatre’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of holiday cheer and redemption is practically a Viennese tradition itself, spreading peace and goodwill to all mankind during advent season!

Vienna’s English Theatre turns to a true classic for the pre-holiday season, performing Agatha Christie’s famous play: Seven strangers are stranded in a remote country house during a snowstorm – one is a murderer, but who?

See the first “abstract” ballet of legendary American choreographer George Balanchine –  divided into three parts – “Emeralds,” “Rubies” and “Diamonds” – each is set to the music of Gabriel Fauré, Igor Stravinski and Peter Tchaikovsky, respectively.

Vienna’s beloved improv comedy troupe the English Lovers portray a distant and withered branch of the British royal family engaged in yuletide antics, confirming the lesser-known adage, “Uneasy lies the head that wears a paper crown.”

Fusing opera and burlesque into a tantalizing concoction, the Hot Box Girls and Opera Moderne team up for an evening of fan dances, aerial feats, flamboyant costumes and stunning vocals.

Celebrating eight years of fine club sounds on the Donaukanal, the Grelle Forelle will see notable DJs like Dubfire (pictured) Surgeon, Ancient Methods and Electric Indigo play sets for their weekend-long birthday bash.