Everything you need to do this week & weekend in Vienna

Ice Queen Turandot sets up a lethal love test: solve 3 riddles or lose your head. Then the chaos unfolds. Anyway, if you want to see (and hear!) the chaos unfold onstage, hurry up and get tickets to the Vienna Staatsoper. You know how fast those good seats go!

If you were one of those kids who stared at Velázquez’s paintings and pretended to be a royal court kid, this exhibition is for you. And if you weren’t—and don’t know much about Velázquez—this is your chance to catch up.

The exhibition focuses on a portrait of baby Princess Marie-Thérèse of Bourbon-Sicily and lets you explore the work of court artists like Anton Raphael Mengs and Velázquez up close.

Alright, you win! The pictures are impressive, so we’ll go see imaginary dragons in a real Austrian castle. We just have one question: when the organisers say they have over 30 life-size animated dragons, what exactly do they mean by life-size? Huh? Huh?

If you’re feeling sad because all the good flea markets only happen on the weekend, come find some great deals on household items, books, and clothing at Schottenfeldgasse.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm.

Bring that beautiful voice of yours to Villa Vida Café this Wednesday for a full-on Queer Karaoke night! You can take the stage by storm and let out that voice you’ve perfected in countless shower concerts – ‘Weee are familyyyy! I got aaaall my sisters with meeee!’.

Are you looking for some beautiful new flowers or plants to decorate your home with? Then you should definitely check out this huge plant sale that’s happening from Thursday to Saturday!

With over 80 different sorts of greenery, there should be something in the mix for every plant mommy and daddy out there (especially with prices starting as low as 2€).

One Thursday a month, Donnersdub opens up the gates for you to enjoy some damn fine Reggae sounds mixed with some equally fine Dub tunes. Join the party at Club-U and enjoy a few cocktails (or a lot, we don’t judge) at the happy hour.

PowerPoint – you love it. And we get that. Bullet points, strong visual aids, your captivating presentational flow – all of it. But what if you didn’t know what topic you would be presenting until you got up in front of the crowd? Think you have what it takes to present a spontaneous PowerPoint on the underwater basket weaving practices of the ancient tribes of the Amazon? Reserve your spot now for a PowerPoint-karaoke session if you’d like to present, or get a ticket above if you just want to spectate.

If you’re vegan, this ball allows you to feel fancy without having to feel like you’re starving during an event, because all of the food at the gala dinner (NB: not included in the entry fee) is vegan and waiting to be consumed by you! And if you’re not vegan, this might end up being an inspirational night! But, like most events during the ball season, this evening is about dancing and having a good time while feeling pretty. There are still tickets left, this could be your chance!

Vinokilo is back with a vintage kilo Sale! What’s a vintage kilo sale, you ask? Well, it just means you can grab as many clothing items as you like, and instead of paying per piece, you pay per kilo. It’s that simple.

So, if you wanna go home with a lot of clothes while only spending a few pretty pennies, we suggest you stick to the lighter stuff (yep, leave the big boots for some other sucker).

January is the perfect month for extracurricular activities and exploring behind the scenes. So, we recommend popping into Theater an der Wien on Saturday for free guided tours, workshops, and even a sing-along concert (if you dare!). Then, on Sunday, take the little munchkins to Mozarthaus for a children’s reading—or just wander around the museum for free (if you’re munchkin-free).

This is gonna be everything you’d expect from a Super Disco Party at O – der Klub and then some: 90s hits, Tech House, Techno, Hip Hop, Urban Beats – you name it, they got it!

‘Poetry of the Ornament’ exhibition explores the history of Joh. Backhausen & Söhne, an Austrian company that’s been crafting upholstery and decorative fabrics since 1849. It might not sound exiting, but wait till you see the stunning designs created in collaboration with some of the big names of Viennese Modernism, like Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser.

There aren’t many artists with as much joy and sense of humour as Marc Chagall. In his paintings, you’ll find love, motherhood, whimsy, and life’s mysteries. Come check this out—you won’t regret it!

Also, it’s only here till February 9, so, if you haven’t seen it—you need to get on it!

In case you forgot why we need to wash our hands multiple times a day, the Technisches Museum Wien is hosting an exhibition about the tiny world of microbes. Get ready to learn how some of these microscopic troublemakers can potentially wipe out entire populations—fun, right?

You will not believe how many balls are set to take place in our fair city in January! Well, if you’ve been here a while, perhaps it’s not so surprising for you. Anyway, if your evening attire is pressed and ready, we suggest trying to attend at least one ball this season.

Here are the ones that we would recommend trying to get tickets for:

The MAK is hosting PECHE POP, a major exhibition dedicated to Dagobert Peche, that famous designer of the Wiener Werkstätte. The exhibition explores his nature-inspired designs in seven chapters, showcasing his influence from Art Deco to contemporary times.

With so many culture events taking place – be it exhibitions in museums, powerful plays on theatre stages, art shows that scratch that inspiration itch – getting your daily dose of culture in Vienna is easy-peasy. That is, if you have our awesome art and culture guide, which tells you all about the best events happening in Vienna right NOW (or soon-ish). If you think we’re missing any important ongoing culture events, drop us a message Instagram, or the good old, oldschool way, via mail.