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Beauty MAK Stubenring 5 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

24oct(oct 24)0:0031mar(mar 31)0:00Beauty

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Following the success of his exhibition The Happy Show in 2015, Stefan Sagmeister is returning to Vienna with his creative partner Jessica Walsh to explore the concept of

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Following the success of his exhibition The Happy Show in 2015, Stefan Sagmeister is returning to Vienna with his creative partner Jessica Walsh to explore the concept of beauty. This immersive sensory experience incorporates a diverse range of media, and it’s a testament to the emotional effectiveness of beautiful design.

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October 24 (Wednesday) 0:00 - March 31 (Sunday) 0:00

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Wes Anderson Kunsthistorisches Museum Maria-Theresien Platz Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

06nov(nov 6)10:0028apr(apr 28)18:00Wes Anderson

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Continuing an exhibition series that began with Ed Ruscha and Edmund de Waal, the celebrated filmmaker behind such movies as The Life Aquatic and Isle of Dogs is

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Continuing an exhibition series that began with Ed Ruscha and Edmund de Waal, the celebrated filmmaker behind such movies as The Life Aquatic and Isle of Dogs is curating a special exhibition alongside his partner, writer and designer Juman Malouf, selecting their favorite objects from all 14 of the KHM’s collections.

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November 6 (Tuesday) 10:00 - April 28 (Sunday) 18:00

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Maria-Theresien Platz Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

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Feuerdorf Feuerdorf Franz Josefs Kai / Salztorgasse 1010

07nov(nov 7)16:0031mar(mar 31)22:00Feuerdorf

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Hire a cozy wooden hut along the Danube for up to twelve and barbecue away the winter chill. Or have a chef do it for you! Vegetarian huts available.

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Hire a cozy wooden hut along the Danube for up to twelve and barbecue away the winter chill. Or have a chef do it for you! Vegetarian huts available.

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November 7 (Wednesday) 16:00 - March 31 (Sunday) 22:00

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Feuerdorf

Franz Josefs Kai / Salztorgasse 1010

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Painting With Method MUMOK Museumsplatz 1 Vienna 1070 Austria

30nov(nov 30)10:0028apr(apr 28)20:00Painting With Method

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An insight into neo-avant garde painting in the ‘60s and ‘70s, this retrospective features works from artists like Agnes Martin, Larry Poons and Gerhard Poeschl.

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An insight into neo-avant garde painting in the ‘60s and ‘70s, this retrospective features works from artists like Agnes Martin, Larry Poons and Gerhard Poeschl.

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November 30 (Friday) 10:00 - April 28 (Sunday) 20:00

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MUMOK

Museumsplatz 1 Vienna 1070 Austria

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Into the Great Outdoors Leopold Museum Museumsplatz 1 Vienna Vienna 1070 Austria

06dec(dec 6)10:0028apr(apr 28)18:00Into the Great Outdoors

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Exploring the Biedermeier era, this exhibition looks at its fascination with nature in depictions of the pastoral from Waldmüller to Schindler.

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Exploring the Biedermeier era, this exhibition looks at its fascination with nature in depictions of the pastoral from Waldmüller to Schindler.

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December 6 (Thursday) 10:00 - April 28 (Sunday) 18:00

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Leopold Museum

Museumsplatz 1 Vienna Vienna 1070 Austria

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Muscheldinner in NHM Naturhistorisches Museum Burgring 7 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

09jan(jan 9)18:0003mar(mar 3)22:00Muscheldinner in NHM

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Enjoy fine dining in the decadent ambience of one of Vienna’s iconic twin museums before exploring prized artefacts like the famous Venus of Willendorf.

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Enjoy fine dining in the decadent ambience of one of Vienna’s iconic twin museums before exploring prized artefacts like the famous Venus of Willendorf.

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January 9 (Wednesday) 18:00 - March 3 (Sunday) 22:00

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Naturhistorisches Museum

Burgring 7 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

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Federico Fellini / Ermanno Olmi Film Museum Augustinerstraße 1 Vienna 1010 Austria

10jan(jan 10)19:0028feb(feb 28)22:30Federico Fellini / Ermanno Olmi

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Familial conflicts and religious struggles dominate the masterful depictions of the Italian underclass crafted by these two maestros of Italian cinema.

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Familial conflicts and religious struggles dominate the masterful depictions of the Italian underclass crafted by these two maestros of Italian cinema.

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January 10 (Thursday) 19:00 - February 28 (Thursday) 22:30

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Film Museum

Augustinerstraße 1 Vienna 1010 Austria

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City of Women Lower Belvedere Rennweg 6a Vienna Vienna 1030 Austria

25jan(jan 25)10:0019may(may 19)18:00City of Women

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A host of underrepresented woman artists of the early to mid-19th century are given their rightful place in art history for their contributions to Viennese Modernism.

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A host of underrepresented woman artists of the early to mid-19th century are given their rightful place in art history for their contributions to Viennese Modernism.

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January 25 (Friday) 10:00 - May 19 (Sunday) 18:00

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Lower Belvedere

Rennweg 6a Vienna Vienna 1030 Austria

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Tuesdays With Morrie Vienna's English Theatre Josefsgasse 12 Vienna Vienna 1080 Austria

28jan(jan 28)19:3002mar(mar 2)22:00Tuesdays With Morrie

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A humorous and heartwarming account of enduring friendship, based on Mitch Albom’s award-winning autobiographical book.

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A humorous and heartwarming account of enduring friendship, based on Mitch Albom’s award-winning autobiographical book.

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January 28 (Monday) 19:30 - March 2 (Saturday) 22:00

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Vienna's English Theatre

Josefsgasse 12 Vienna Vienna 1080 Austria

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Chinese Whispers MAK Stubenring 5 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

30jan(jan 30)10:0026may(may 26)18:00Chinese Whispers

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Following the development of contemporary Chinese art since the '70s, collector Uli Sigg shares what is currently the most significant record of the nation's artwork over the last 50 years.

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Following the development of contemporary Chinese art since the ’70s, collector Uli Sigg shares what is currently the most significant record of the nation’s artwork over the last 50 years.

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January 30 (Wednesday) 10:00 - May 26 (Sunday) 18:00

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MAK

Stubenring 5 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

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Bosch & Legat Akademie der Bildenden Kunst zu Gast im Theatermuseum Lobkowitzplatz 2, 1010 Wien, Austria

01feb10:0005may(may 5)18:00Bosch & Legat

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As part of the exhibition series Korrespondenzen, classical artwork is paired with new solo pieces. Here, former Academy of Fine Arts student Maria Legat shares the space with Dutch master

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As part of the exhibition series Korrespondenzen, classical artwork is paired with new solo pieces. Here, former Academy of Fine Arts student Maria Legat shares the space with Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch, inspiring a dialogue across half a millennium.

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February 1 (Friday) 10:00 - May 5 (Sunday) 18:00

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Akademie der Bildenden Kunst zu Gast im Theatermuseum

Lobkowitzplatz 2, 1010 Wien, Austria

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King Ottokar's Fortune and End Volkstheater Neustiftgasse 1 Vienna Vienna 1070 Austria

08feb(feb 8)19:0025mar(mar 25)22:00King Ottokar's Fortune and End

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Nicknamed the Iron and Gold King, the hubris of the storied Bohemian King Ottokar Přemysl is the focal point for Grillparzer's classic Austrian tragedy about power struggles in the medieval

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Nicknamed the Iron and Gold King, the hubris of the storied Bohemian King Ottokar Přemysl is the focal point for Grillparzer’s classic Austrian tragedy about power struggles in the medieval Holy Roman Empire.

In German with English surtitles

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February 8 (Friday) 19:00 - March 25 (Monday) 22:00

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Volkstheater

Neustiftgasse 1 Vienna Vienna 1070 Austria

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Flying High: Female Artists of Art Brut Kunstforum Wien Freyung 8 Vienna 1010 Austria

15feb(feb 15)10:0023jun(jun 23)18:00Flying High: Female Artists of Art Brut

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An intriguing exhibition devoted to the women of the Art Brut movement, a great many of whom were ignored or written out of its history – until now.

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An intriguing exhibition devoted to the women of the Art Brut movement, a great many of whom were ignored or written out of its history – until now.

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February 15 (Friday) 10:00 - June 23 (Sunday) 18:00

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Kunstforum Wien

Freyung 8 Vienna 1010 Austria

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Liechtenstein: The Princely Collections Albertina Albertinaplatz 1 Vienna 1010 Austria

16feb(feb 16)10:0010jun(jun 10)18:00Liechtenstein: The Princely Collections

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Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the principality of Liechtenstein, the Albertina presents the ducal family's vast collection of paintings in its entirety for the first time in Vienna, including prized

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Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the principality of Liechtenstein, the Albertina presents the ducal family’s vast collection of paintings in its entirety for the first time in Vienna, including prized works by Waldmüller, Rubens and Makart.

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February 16 (Saturday) 10:00 - June 10 (Monday) 18:00

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Albertina

Albertinaplatz 1 Vienna 1010 Austria

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Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist Filmhaus Kino am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 3, Wien, 1070

19feb18:3020:30Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

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A major icon of the punk and new wave movements of the 1970s and '80s, Dame Vivienne Westwood's extraordinary life and enduring influence on the fashion industry is explored in

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A major icon of the punk and new wave movements of the 1970s and ’80s, Dame Vivienne Westwood’s extraordinary life and enduring influence on the fashion industry is explored in this new documentary.

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(Tuesday) 18:30 - 20:30

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Filmhaus

Kino am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 3, Wien, 1070

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Joan Jett: Bad Reputation filmcasino Margaretenstraße 78 Vienna 1050 Austria

19feb20:3022:30Joan Jett: Bad Reputation

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The wild story of the rock star that defied stereotypes and inspired the Riot Grrrl movement is retold with the help of many of her admirers, including

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The wild story of the rock star that defied stereotypes and inspired the Riot Grrrl movement is retold with the help of many of her admirers, including Debbie Harry and Iggy Pop.

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(Tuesday) 20:30 - 22:30

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filmcasino

Margaretenstraße 78 Vienna 1050 Austria

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Georg Blaschke & Jan Machacek: Bodies and Accidents Atelierhaus der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien Lehargasse 6-8 Vienna 1060 Austria

21feb(feb 21)19:0024(feb 24)22:30Georg Blaschke & Jan Machacek: Bodies and Accidents

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A performative response to the work of artist Francis Bacon, choreographer Georg Blaschke and mixed media artist Jan Machacek join forces to create a piece that mirrors Bacon's study of

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A performative response to the work of artist Francis Bacon, choreographer Georg Blaschke and mixed media artist Jan Machacek join forces to create a piece that mirrors Bacon’s study of humans and the corporeal while offering new perspectives.

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21 (Thursday) 19:00 - 24 (Sunday) 22:30

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Atelierhaus der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

Lehargasse 6-8 Vienna 1060 Austria

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Think & Drink Pub Quiz Cafe Lassa Thurngasse 19, 1090 Wien

21feb20:0022:00Think & Drink Pub Quiz

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Test your wits and wet your lips at one of the best weekly quizzes in town, with craft beers from independent Austrian microbreweries.

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Test your wits and wet your lips at one of the best weekly quizzes in town, with craft beers from independent Austrian microbreweries.

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(Thursday) 20:00 - 22:00

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Cafe Lassa

Thurngasse 19, 1090 Wien

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Vice Burg Kino Opernring 19 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

22feb(feb 22)19:3008mar(mar 8)22:00Vice

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Christian Bale transforms himself once again, this time disappearing in his role as Dick Cheney for this humorous biopic on the former Vice President a of George W. Bush jr.

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Christian Bale transforms himself once again, this time disappearing in his role as Dick Cheney for this humorous biopic on the former Vice President a of George W. Bush jr.

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February 22 (Friday) 19:30 - March 8 (Friday) 22:00

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Burg Kino

Opernring 19 Vienna Vienna 1010 Austria

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Oscar Night at Gartenbaukino Gartenbaukino Parkring 12 Vienna 1010 Austria

23feb(feb 23)13:0025(feb 25)6:00Oscar Night at Gartenbaukino

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Enjoy red carpet pageantry and the 91st Academy Awards ceremony from the comfort of your theater seat, with free coffee and breakfast for those who stay till the end! In

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Enjoy red carpet pageantry and the 91st Academy Awards ceremony from the comfort of your theater seat, with free coffee and breakfast for those who stay till the end! In the lead up to the awards, the cinema will show all of the nominated features.

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23 (Saturday) 13:00 - 25 (Monday) 6:00

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Gartenbaukino

Parkring 12 Vienna 1010 Austria

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Akkordeon Festival Various locations Vienna Austria

23feb(feb 23)19:0024mar(mar 24)23:45Akkordeon Festival

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The annual month-long celebration of the beloved squeezebox turns 20 this year, bringing local and international artists across many genres to venues throughout the city.

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The annual month-long celebration of the beloved squeezebox turns 20 this year, bringing local and international artists across many genres to venues throughout the city.

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February 23 (Saturday) 19:00 - March 24 (Sunday) 23:45

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Various locations

Vienna Austria

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Technoball Ottakringer Brauerei Ottakringer Platz 1 Vienna Vienna 1160 Austria

23feb(feb 23)19:0024(feb 24)3:00Technoball

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Melding Viennese tradition and contemporary club culture, this ballroom extravaganza features the Mirror Dancers, "Techno" Cocktails, and an LED robot show.

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Melding Viennese tradition and contemporary club culture, this ballroom extravaganza features the Mirror Dancers, “Techno” Cocktails, and an LED robot show.

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23 (Saturday) 19:00 - 24 (Sunday) 3:00

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Ottakringer Brauerei

Ottakringer Platz 1 Vienna Vienna 1160 Austria

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Chinese New Year Ball Sofiensäle Marxergasse 17, 1030 Vienna, Austria

23feb(feb 23)19:0024(feb 24)3:00Chinese New Year Ball

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Ring in the Year of the Pig in style with Vienna's Taiwanese community!

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Ring in the Year of the Pig in style with Vienna’s Taiwanese community!

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23 (Saturday) 19:00 - 24 (Sunday) 3:00

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Sofiensäle

Marxergasse 17, 1030 Vienna, Austria

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Winterlaufserie Prater Riesenradplatz/Hauptallee Riesenradplatz Vienna 1020 Austria

24feb10:0013:00Winterlaufserie

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The Vienna City Marathon running team prescribe a brisk mid-winter wake up for all the city's hibernating athletes.

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The Vienna City Marathon running team prescribe a brisk mid-winter wake up for all the city’s hibernating athletes.

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(Sunday) 10:00 - 13:00

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Prater Riesenradplatz/Hauptallee

Riesenradplatz Vienna 1020 Austria

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Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist Filmhaus Kino am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 3, Wien, 1070

24feb13:0015:00Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

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A major icon of the punk and new wave movements of the 1970s and '80s, Dame Vivienne Westwood's extraordinary life and enduring influence on the fashion industry is explored in

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A major icon of the punk and new wave movements of the 1970s and ’80s, Dame Vivienne Westwood’s extraordinary life and enduring influence on the fashion industry is explored in this new documentary.

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(Sunday) 13:00 - 15:00

Location

Filmhaus

Kino am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 3, Wien, 1070

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Soulful Sundays Eislaufverein Lothringerstraße 22 Vienna 1030 Austria

24feb14:0020:00Soulful Sundays

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Get your groove on with some open-air ice-skating to the sounds of Superfly FM.

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Get your groove on with some open-air ice-skating to the sounds of Superfly FM.

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(Sunday) 14:00 - 20:00

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Eislaufverein

Lothringerstraße 22 Vienna 1030 Austria

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Soulful Sundays Eislaufverein Lothringerstraße 22 Vienna 1030 Austria

24feb14:0020:00Soulful Sundays

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Get your groove on for some open-air ice-skating to the sounds of Superfly FM.

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Get your groove on for some open-air ice-skating to the sounds of Superfly FM.

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(Sunday) 14:00 - 20:00

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Eislaufverein

Lothringerstraße 22 Vienna 1030 Austria

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Europe Flees to Europe (Europa Flieht Nach Europa) Burgtheater Universitätsring 2 Vienna 1010

25feb19:0022:30Europe Flees to Europe (Europa Flieht Nach Europa)

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Miroslava Svolikova charts the chronology of the "continent that will not be drenched in blood" as a farce and fraudulent carnival. Performance is in German with English surtitles

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Miroslava Svolikova charts the chronology of the “continent that will not be drenched in blood” as a farce and fraudulent carnival.

Performance is in German with English surtitles

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(Monday) 19:00 - 22:30

Location

Burgtheater

Universitätsring 2 Vienna 1010

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Coffeehouse Conversations Café Ministerium Georg Coch-Platz 4 Vienna 1010 Austria

25feb19:0021:15Coffeehouse Conversations

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Sit down with a complete stranger and experience the storytelling, debate and camaraderie for which Vienna's coffeehouses are famous. Register: spaceandplace.at

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Sit down with a complete stranger and experience the storytelling, debate and camaraderie for which Vienna’s coffeehouses are famous.

Register: spaceandplace.at

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(Monday) 19:00 - 21:15

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Café Ministerium

Georg Coch-Platz 4 Vienna 1010 Austria

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Europe Flees to Europe (Europa Flieht Nach Europa) Burgtheater Universitätsring 2 Vienna 1010

27feb19:0022:30Europe Flees to Europe (Europa Flieht Nach Europa)

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Miroslava Svolikova charts the chronology of the "continent that will not be drenched in blood" as a farce and fraudulent carnival. Performance is in German with English surtitles

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Miroslava Svolikova charts the chronology of the “continent that will not be drenched in blood” as a farce and fraudulent carnival.

Performance is in German with English surtitles

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(Wednesday) 19:00 - 22:30

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Burgtheater

Universitätsring 2 Vienna 1010

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Frauenfilmtage Various locations Vienna Austria

28feb(feb 28)10:0007mar(mar 7)23:00Frauenfilmtage

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A festival devoted to female filmmmakers, admire exciting new work from independent and international auteurs.

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A festival devoted to female filmmmakers, admire exciting new work from independent and international auteurs.

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February 28 (Thursday) 10:00 - March 7 (Thursday) 23:00

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Various locations

Vienna Austria

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Modeselektor Arena Baumgasse 80 Vienna 1030 Austria

28feb19:0022:30Modeselektor

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The German duo of Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary a.k.a. Modeselektor are renowned for an ecstatic ear-bending brand of warped electronic styles, ranging from house to hip-hop.

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The German duo of Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary a.k.a. Modeselektor are renowned for an ecstatic ear-bending brand of warped electronic styles, ranging from house to hip-hop.

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(Thursday) 19:00 - 22:30

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Arena

Baumgasse 80 Vienna 1030 Austria

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Think & Drink Pub Quiz Cafe Lassa Thurngasse 19, 1090 Wien

28feb20:0022:00Think & Drink Pub Quiz

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Test your wits and wet your lips at one of the best weekly quizzes in town, with craft beers from independent Austrian microbreweries.

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Test your wits and wet your lips at one of the best weekly quizzes in town, with craft beers from independent Austrian microbreweries.

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(Thursday) 20:00 - 22:00

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Cafe Lassa

Thurngasse 19, 1090 Wien

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