Events in Parma!

Special May Events 
We welcome your ideas 
& events:
parma mia (facebook) or parmamia@gmail.com


May - June 18: Roy Lichtenstein Pop ART Lichtenstein Pop Art

May Felice Castrati exhibition felice-casorati-in-mostra

May 28: street-photography

June 10 Parma Tattoo Nerd Fest Tattoo-nerd-fest

SPECIAL EVENTS 
Please contact us with any events!
For more info and events see the pages!

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Art - For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here

Theatres - Click Here for links to their programs

Sports & Outdoors: Please check out the Nature section on our website

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Children: Useful resources include www.parmakids.it, http://www.bimbiparma.it/la-rivista/
and various info offered on the website of the "Comune"

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Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English, this May there is a Warhol exhibition and more!
Bologna Events

Modena in English;  A city of art, Ferrari, opera, fine food and gracious living waiting to be discovered. 
Reggio in English: In 2023 there are numerous exhibitions.

In Milan at the Palazzo Reale: 50 paintings from the Philadelphia Museum of Art & Durer

For more info and events:
www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ 
http://turismo.parma.it/
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/
http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR 
http://www.parmatoday.it/eventi/
http://www.oggiaparma.it/
http://www.emilialive.it/
http://www.cultura.comune.parma.it/it-it/eventi/listaeventi.aspx
http://www.castellidelducato.it/?lang=EN
www.parmakids.it 
https://www.milanoguida.com/mostre-milano/ (see below for more cities)
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Art - For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Pasini and the Orient: opening March 17.
-Palazzo del Governatore,
-Pinoteca Stuard, reopens
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi  
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
-Art listings
-CSAC Parma
-Castello dei Burattini
-Near ModenaTerramara di Montale open-air archeological museum, open on Sundays with kids' workshops
-Labirinto della Masone

For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here

Cinema:
Parma Movie Theaters and Listings
Cinema D'Azeglio  The Original Ones (Original Language Films) 
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison
There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan

Courses
For athletic courses see "Sports"
Look for courses offered by the various communities here under "In Programma"

English & Other International Language Connections
German Reading Group : 21 May - Die Vermessung Der Welt
English Reading Club: 29 May - Autumn
Stendhal Lecture Group (French Group):  4 May - Petit Pays
Spanish Group Lectures: 11 June - El señor Presidente

Internations (Register in the Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
Reggio-Emilia English Expat Group (Reggio, Parma,Modena)
Also on Facebook:
Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group)
-Cours de français Happy Hour Parma
-ENGLISH EVENTS Inglese PARMA MODENA (drinks and games in English once a week)
-INTERNATIONAL Happy Hour PARMA MODENA MEETUP
-MeetSpeaker Parma is a very active group with lots of events 
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Gastronomic Adventures

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here; Also please check out our Dining In & Out Page, for suggestions.

New Indian Restaurant: Curcuma, Viale Piacenza, 19
Check out FICO near Bologna, for a full immersion in Italian Food (world's largest Food Park)
Fidenza: Lebanese Restaurant!

Music and Theater:
-Teatro Regio Parma Danza until June
-NuovoTeatroPezzani: Schedule Online
-TeatroDue: Calendar Online
-EuropaTeatri: Calendar Online
-Fondazione Toscanini Events online
-Music alle Terme (Salsomaggiore)  through June 13
-Campus Industry Live Music

Full list of Parma Theaters and links to their programs- Teatro Regio, Teatro Due, Teatro al Parco, Teatro Lenz, Nuovo Teatro Pezzani, Teatro del Cerchio, Teatro Europa, Teatro del Tempo

Sports & Outdoors: Please check out the Nature section on our website: there are lots of ideas and many websites listed for ideas for hikes and walks as well.

There is a good, new bike trail, running from the gardens off Via Langhirano, through campus, up to Gaione

Fencing, Swimming, Soccer (there are many local teams for kids and even some for adults), Rubgy, Baseball, American Football, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Cheerleading (Starlight)
If you need additional info about enrollment, please send us an email or a message on FB
UISP Parma - Sports, Hikes and Courses for 2017/2018
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2017/2018
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
You can also check out Parma Calcio games as well as rugby Parma Zebre or American Football with the Parma Panthers
-Apennine Events
-Pietra Parcellara: Beautiful hike in the Piacentine hills
-Cinque Terre: Info regarding hikes (and permits)
-Sports in the Appenine (Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Watersports)

Children: Useful resources include www.parmakids.it, http://www.bimbiparma.it/la-rivista/
and various info offered on the website of the "Comune"
On facebook there is also Mamme di Parma e Provincia Officiale or Genitori di Parma and Provincia for local advice, selling objects etc.

Art and Classes for Children
-Waterpainting at Alice Library
-Libri & Formiche: Events here
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico
-Laboratori Vari del Comune
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events
-Il Club dell'Orsetto Lavoratore: Baby parking and much more
-Pavese Biblioteca: Reading workshops for children 3 - 5

Film Music & Theater for Children
-Il Regio (Opera): Verdi Young for Families, Kids, And Young Adults
-Europa Teatri: Calendar Online for different scholastic programs
-Teatro del Cerchio: Calendar online
-Teatro Pezzani: Calendar online
-Teatro delle Briciole: Calendar online
-Teatro Reggio Tutti a Teatro
-Teatro Alle Corte di Giarolo

For older children, there are many courses and sports classes offered around Parma. Coop Parma Polisportiva, CUS, UISP, The country clubs (Mariano, Castellazzo) for tennis, SportsCenter, Palazzetto dello Sport. If you need assistance, please write us at Parma Mia on Facebook.

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Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English This September there is Design Week, a Barbie Doll exhibition and more!
BolognaWelcome!
Bologna Events
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Milan this month (CiaoMilano): Find your way around Milan in English. Great exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, et al. Many museum exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance.
Check out the aquarium, planetarium, and Natural History Museum as well.
For the more design-oriented, there's are often great exhibitions going on at the Triennale as well as installations at Hangar Biccoca and the Fondazione Prada.
Other new museums include MUDEC and MUBA (kids' museum)
Milan Guide to Exhibitions
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
Modena in English;
Reggio in Italian:
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum.
Events in Ligura

September 2013 in Parma

Special events

Tutti matti per Colorno: August 30, 31 and September 1st in Colorno. Circus and street theater festival, activities for children and adults.

Cariparma Running Saturday 6 for children 6 - 12 years old and Sunday 7 for the 5, 10, half-marathon, and 30k. Register with CUS (click on the link).

Palio di Parma: medieval festival taking place on September 14-15. The clou is the donkey race at 5 pm on September 15!

Coccinella Day Insects and art at Grazzano Visconti on September 21 and 22. Promoted at IKEA so get there early if you're interested!

European Heritage Days: September 28-29 (see mibac website for programme)

Giornata Europea della Cultura Ebraica (European day of Jewish culture): September 29.

Gastronomy

Gualtieri Lambrusco Festival Palazzo Greppi in S. Vittoria di Gualtieri (RE) August 30, September 1, 6, 7, 8.

Festival del Prosciutto: September 6-22. A rare opportunity to visit a prosciutto factory!

Fiera del Fungo di Borgotaro: September 14-15, 21-22.

Music

Early music festival: September 16-22, Casa della Musica. Baroque music is a rare treat in Parma and most concerts are free or very reasonably priced!

Festival Verdi: September 30-October 31. Tickets may still be available...
Falstaff in Busseto, hometown of Verdi, October 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.

Art

Opening September 13 at Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "De Pisis en voyage" until December 8.

Others

International Library: Spanish reading club meets on September 2nd, German speaking club September 11, English reading club September 17, but what about the French reading club?? 

June in Parma

Special events:
Aerobatic show at Parma's airport, June 9.

Festa della Musica, June 21, in various places of the city.
Festa multiculturale, June 28-30, July 5-7 in Collecchio.
A rich programme of events at Biblioteca Internationale.
Bonjour la France, French market piazza Garibaldi, June 13-16.

2013 is the bicentenary of Verdi's birth, and a myriad of events is scheduled this year. 
Concerts in Busseto, his native town.
Festival in Fidenza.
Concert in Colorno.
Exhibitions at Casa della Musica and Pilotta.

And naturally the Festival Verdi, to take place in September and October. New subscriptions will go on sale June 6-8.

Cinema
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio: "Silver lining playbook", June 4.

Music 
A series of concerts at San Benedetto.
Celtic harp at Teatro Regio, June 21.

Kids
Luna park at Parco Cittadella, June 7-23.


Art
Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30. 
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15. 



Consult our 'Nature' page for great outdoor activites. Download here the programme of hikes and treks to take place from May 2013 to April 2014.

May in Parma

Don't forget to visit our facebook page for additional updates and last minute information, and please share the page to help us increase our audience!

Special events

May 4, open doors at EFSA.

May 5, 12, 19, Fattorie aperte: farms open their doors to the public.
Activities at the farm for kids aged 2-5 organized by the city of Parma. Booking necessary, click on link.

May 9-16, Festa del Cinema, all the movies at only EUR 3. 

May 12, two bike related events: Bicincittà (9.15 am) and Bimbimbici (3 pm).

May 12, Festa della Mamma. 

May 18, Fascination of Plants day at Botanic Garden, via Farini 90.

May 18, Notte dei Musei (museums open till late).

May 19, festa WWF at the Oasi dei Ghirardi, Borgotaro.

May 26 Cantine Aperte, vineyards open their doors... and their cellars. Visit the website for updates.

Guided tours at the Archeological Museum for kids aged 4+. Booking necessary: percorsi.artificio@gmail.com or call 366 2405842 Tue-Thu 12:30 pm - 2 pm.

Cinema
The original ones every Tuesday until June 4.

Music
Concerti Aperitivo, Sunday May 5 and 12 at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Concerto-aperitivo in the castle of Colorno, Sundays until June 15.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.

Dance
ParmaDanza festival at Teatro Regio, tickets still available.

Art 
Ongoing:
In Casalmaggiore (20-ish kms), an exhibition dedicated to jewels made of Venitian glass beads, from Africa to America until May 12.
Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30.
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15.
"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times until June 2.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until May 31.

In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau until May 5.

April in Parma

Spring! at the Botanic Garden

Updates: 
Nipponsai, Japanese Day in Sorbolo, April 28.
Festa dei Fiori April 21, via Farini
In Colorno "Nel Segno del Giglio" gardening fair April 26-28 in the castle's park.
Cinema: The original ones every Tuesday until June 4.
English Reading Club at Biblioteca Internazionale, April 24.
Groupe de lecture en français, le 23 avril.
Spring Party at the Eco Baby Bar (Parco Ducale) on April 14 (10 am-6 pm).

Don't forget to visit our facebook page for additional updates and last minute information, and please share the page on your profile to help us increase our audience!

Kids:
Festival Minimondi (book festival), April 13-28.
Theater:  EuropaTeatri (children 11+), Corte di Giarola (Collecchio), Europa teatri (children 3+).
Biblioteca Internazionale, workshop on April 6. Date tba, meeting of the Moms Club for kids aged 0-6 and their moms.
Children's Corner at Casa della Musica: April 7, 14. Classical music for children aged 6+.

 Guided tours at the Archeological Museum for kids aged 4+ in April-May. First two dates are free of charge, 3 next are Eur 5 each. Booking necessary: percorsi.artificio@gmail.com or call 366 2405842 Tue-Thu 12:30 pm - 2 pm.

Special events: 
Parma Color Viola
Monterosso Val d'Arda Wine Festival, April 20-21. Located in and near Castell Arquato - a beautiful village a little more than halfway between Parma & Piacenza (site in English).
Vivicittà on April 7: a competitive run (12 km) and a non competitive walk (4 km).
'Giardini aperti' offers the opportunity to visit private gardens, usually closed to the public.Programme tba.

Music:
New:
Concerto-aperitivo in the castle of Colorno, Sundays until June 15.
Festival Internazionale della Chitarra April 24-30, concerts, master calsses, exhibition of instruments, etc.
Giovanni Allevi, April 16, Teatro Regio. 
Raphael Gualazzi, April 20, Teatro Regio.

Ongoing: 
Concerti della Casa della Musica, 31 January-20 April.
Concerti Aperitivo, Sundays at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.
Estri Armonici, Feb 15-Apr 30 at Teatro al Parco.

Upcoming concerts (tickets already on sale):
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.

Dance:
ParmaDanza festival will take place in May, tickets still available..

Art:
New:
In Casalmaggiore (20-ish kms), an exhibition dedicated to jewels made of Venitian glass beads, from Africa to America.

Ongoing:
Opening March 23 at Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30.
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15.
"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until 31st May.

Until April 1, paintings by Picasso will be visible in Reggio Emilia. These works belong to the Barilla private collection and are usually not visible to the public.

In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau opening Feb. 20, until May 5.

Meanwhile in Bologna an exhibition dedicated to the famous Italian photographer Nino Migliori until April 28.

Let's go 'ciaspoling'!!

Ever tried 'le ciaspole' (snowshoes)? This Sunday in Schia Paola Casali will guide you in English for the first international 'ciaspolata'! Information and booking 339 682 0796. The guide will provide the snowshoes.

March in Parma

Kids:

Theater: Teatro delle Briciole, Teatro del Cerchio, EuropaTeatri, Theatro del Vicolo, Barilla Center, Corte di Giarola (Collecchio).
Biblioteca Internazionale, workshop  on March 2: this month's theme is Saint Patrick. On March 4, meeting of the Moms Club for kids aged 0-6 and their moms.
Children's Corner at Casa della Musica: March 10, 24, April 7, 14. Classical music for children aged 6+.
Reopening of Museo Guatelli on March 3.

Skipass gratis for kids Monday-Friday at Schia. See details on the website.

Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio, Via D'Azeglio, 33.

Special events:
March 23: Earth Hour, WWF's global event on climate change, programme tba.
March 23-24: giornate FAI.

"Motori e Sapori", March 15-17 in Castelfranco Emilia (province of Modena).
SensOf Wine, wine and food festival, March 16-17.

Music:
Ongoing: 
Concerti della Casa della Musica, 31 January-20 April.
Concerti Aperitivo, Sundays at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.
Estri Armonici, Feb 15-Apr 30 at Teatro al Parco.

Upcoming concerts (tickets already on sale):
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.
Giovanni Allevi, April 16, Teatro Regio. 
Raphael Gualazzi, April 20, Teatro Regio.

Dance:
ParmaDanza festival will take place in May, tickets and subscriptions are on sale.

Art:
New:
Opening March 23 at Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux".
Guided tour (in Italian)of the Galleria Nazionale, March 1.
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15. 

Ongoing:

"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until 31st May.

Until April 1, paintings by Picasso will be visible in Reggio Emilia. These works belong to the Barilla private collection and are usually not visible to the public.

In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau opening Feb. 20.

Meanwhile in Bologna an exhibition dedicated to the famous Italian photographer Nino Migliori until April 28.

Trekking and hiking:
Enjoy the last snow of the season ... or the first spring flowers with Ciaspole per Tutti, Terre Emerse, Liberi Spazi, and Ciaspolenta

February in Parma

Kids will enjoy the Carnevale. Saturday 9 from piazza Duomo to Cittadella.
Carnevale di Busseto every Sunday from Jan 27 to Feb 17.
Also in Borgotaro and Bedonia.
Ice skating every day at Euro Torri and piazza Pellicelli until mid-February.
Theater: Teatro delle Briciole, Teatro del Cerchio, EuropaTeatri, Theatro del Vicolo, Barilla Center.
Biblioteca Internazionale, workshop every first Saturday of the month. This month: the Tiger!

Skipass gratis for kids Monday-Friday at Schia. See details on the website.

Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio, Via D'Azeglio, 33 (Tuesdays starting Jan. 22)..

Special event:

On Valentine's day, in public museums buy 2 tickets, get one free.

Music:
Cori di Cuore
Concerti della Casa della Musica 31 January-30 April.
Concerti Aperitivo, Sundays at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.
Estri Armonici, Feb 15-Apr 30 at Teatro al Parco.
Teatro Regio: some tickets are still available for Nabucco and Parsifal.

Upcoming concerts:
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.
Giovanni Allevi, April 16, Teatro Regio. 
Raphael Gualazzi, April 20, Teatro Regio.

Dance:
ParmaDanza festival will take place in May, tickets and subscriptions are on sale.

Art:
"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until 31st May.

In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau opening Feb. 20.

Meanwhile in Bologna an exhibition dedicated to the famous Italian photographer Nino Migliori until April 28.

Let it snow:

Schia is Parma's nice little ski resort. Schia ski school can be found on facebook.
Hiking: Liberi Spazi, Macigno Vivo and Club Alpino Italiano.

On February 10, Schia will be the finish line of the annual husky race across the Appenins.

Check weather and road conditions before driving up the mountain! Winter tires or snow chains are required.

ParmaDanza

After a much regretted absence in 2012, ParmaDanza is back in May at the Teatro Regio.

The programme is well balanced between ballet (Svetlana Zakhkarova, Ballet Nice Méditerranée) and contemporary dance (Ballet Preljocaj, Fondazione Nazionale della Danza).

 

Subscriptions will be on sale on 5th February (renewals) and 15 Feb. (new subscriptions), tickets on 19th Feb.

Happy birthday, Mr Verdi!

2013 will see the celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, Italy's most famous composer.

Three operas will be staged at the Teatro Regio: Un Ballo in Maschera (January) and Nabucco  (March).

It's also the bicentenary of Richard Wagner's birth: Parsifal will be staged in March.

 

Subscriptions for the three shows will be on sale on 15th December (renewals) or 29th December (new subscriptions). Tickets for a single show will be on sale on 3rd January.

 

It's highly advised to buy subscriptions or tickets as soon as available.

 

The Scala in Milan is also celebrating Verdi with seven operas from Falstaff in January to Aida in November.

 

Did you know that it's possible to do a (very interesting) guided tour of the Teatro Regio?  Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-1 pm and 3 pm-6 pm.

December in Parma

Update (as of 7th Dec)

I racconti di Natale

Workshops at Biblioteca di Alice

Japanese craft market and the art of wearing a kimono, Saturday next week.

The Galleria Nazionale and Teatro Farnese will nowadays also open on afternoons (2 pm - 7 pm).

Ice skating rink piazza Pellicelli opening on 13th December until mid-February.

You can also check our facebook page for last minute information.

Christmas markets
Ongoing until Sunday at the fiere.
Via d'Azeglio on 2nd December.
Via XXII Luglio on 8th December.
Via Garibaldi on 9th December.
French market at Ghiaia today, Sunday, Monday.

Christmas events
Inauguration of the tree piazza Garibaldi, 8th December
Santa Annunziata, Gospel concert on 23rd December, 3:30 pm
Nativity (presepe) at Santa Annunziata until 6th January.




Music

Concerti Aperitivo, a concert and a drink for EUR 12, Sundays at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Parma Jazz Frontiere, 1st-16th December.

Nuove Atmosfere, a series of 20 concerts from November to May 2013.
Cori in Festa, from 1st December to 13th January.
New Year Concert at the auditorium Paganini, tickets on sale at Teatro Regio.
New Year concert at the castle of Sala Baganza, free of charge.
"Almost like Vienna" New Year concert in Salsomaggiore, with Verdi, Rossini, Bizet, Johann Strauss' waltzes, 10:30 am, tickets EUR 20-30.

Cinema
The original ones, movie in original version, Cinema d'Azeglio, December 4th.

Kids

Santa Lucia on 8th December. In Northern Italy Santa Lucia brings toys to children, not Santa Claus. Well, today, children tend to get presents on both occasions...

Workshop at the International Library on 1st December.
Workshop and readings at RosaLimone on 1st December, on 5th December at Libri e formiche.
Cake design at Biblioteca di Alice (Parco Ducale), 5th and 12th Dec. 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm
(info: 0521/031751, alice@comune.parma.it, max 10 kids per workshop, 5-10 years, prior booking necessary, free of charge).

Activities at the Galleria Nazionale (follow the link and click on "allegati" to open programme). Treasure hunt for kids aged 8-12.

Theatro del Vicolo: every Sunday at 3:45 pm.
Teatro delle Briciole
Festival Zona Franca at Teatro al Parco. 23 November-8 December.
Teatro del Cerchio
Europa Teatri: Hansel e Gretel on 2nd December
Festival Vietato ai Maggiori in Fidenza.

Cinema in Collecchio every Sunday from 18th Nov. to 16th Dec. at 4 pm.

Finalmente Domenica at Barilla Center every Sunday afternoon until Xmas.

Ice skating rink at Euro Torri until mid-February.

Activities at the Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico.

How to consult/ subscribe to the newsletter of the Comune.

Art
Reopening of the Chinese arts museum after two years of renovation and modernisation works.

Ongoing:
"Du Tillot, regista delle art nell'età dei Lumi" at Fondazione Cariparma, an exhibition on the minister who transformed Parma from a medieval city to a modern "little Paris" in the eighteenth century.

70 photographs by Giovanni Amoretti at Palazzo Giordani, until 7th December.

The exhibition dedicated to the British painter Graham Sutherland at the Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, until 9 December.

New:
"Di che pasta sei fatto?", 40 photographs around pasta, by students of the Istituto Italiano di Fotografia. Galleria San Ludovico, Borgo Parmigianino, until 31st January. 

"33 Giornate", collective show in Reggio Emilia. Opens on 30th November.

"Un mondo di carta", Origami show in Bologna opens on 8th Dec. with a display of clothing made in paper. Until 22nd December.

 

November in Parma

Music

Baroque music (Vivaldi, Bach, etc) on November 15th with Fabio Bondi at Teatro Due. Beautiful programme, a world class musician playing on a period instrument.
Dvorak at Teatro Due on November 25th.

Nuove Atmosfere, a series of 20 concerts from November to May 2013.

Cinema
The original ones, movies in original version, Cinema d'Azeglio, until December 4th.
Cineclub dei Bambini every Saturday until 1st Dec, Cinema d'Azeglio.

Special events
Halloween party in a castle? Yes we can! Click here.
November Porc: every weekend of November.
The Festa del Tartufo in Calestano takes place every sunday until 11 November.

Visit our 'Time Out' page.

Nature:
Guided visits of natural reserves and parks of the province every second Saturday of the month until September 2013.
Biodiversamente, festival of ecoscience organized by the WWF: October 27th at Borgotaro, October 28th at the acquarium of Mezzani.

Visit our 'Nature' page.

Kids
Workshops at the Museum of Natural History every Thursday afternoon 4-6 pm.
Workshops at the bookshop Libri e Formiche.

Theatro del Vicolo: every Sunday at 3:45 pm. On 18 Nov., a play in English language!
Teatro delle Briciole
Festival Zona Franca at Teatro al Parco. 23 November-8 December.
Teatro del Cerchio
Europa Teatri: 4th November
Festival Vietato ai Maggiori in Fidenza.

 Cinema in Collecchio every Sunday from 18th Nov. to 16th Dec. at 4 pm.

Theater courses: for teenagers at Teatro delle Briciole, for kids aged 6+ at Teatro del Cerchio and at Theatro del Vicolo.

Sunday November 11th "Un Museo al mese", discover one museum every month.

Galleria Nazionale  (Pilotta): at 10:30 am a guided tour like a treasure hunt,  for families and kids aged 8-12, no booking necessary.  

Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Pilotta): from 3 to 6 pm, a workshop for kids aged 4-6 to discover ancient Egypt and hyeroglyphs. Each kid must bring a pack of "Das" paste, drawing paper and paint. Prior booking is necessary : tel. 0521233718  -  0521282787.

Newsletter of the Comune di Parma: click here.

Finalmente Domenica at Barilla Center every Sunday afternoon until Xmas.
Visit our 'Kids' page.


Art:
New:

"Du Tillot, regista delle art nell'età dei Lumi" at Fondazione Cariparma, an exhibition on the minister who transformed Parma from a medieval city to a modern "little Paris" in the eighteenth century.
70 photographs by Giovanni Amoretti at Palazzo Giordani, until 7th December.

Ongoing:
The exhibition dedicated to the British painter Graham Sutherland at the Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, until 9 December.
In Pavia an exhibition dedicated to Renoir until 16 December.
In Milan 200 works by Picasso from the Picasso museum of Paris (currently closed for renovation). Until 6 January, 2013.

In Rome "Vermeer, the golden century of Dutch art", the first public exhibition ever held in Italy of work by the greatest master of the 17th century. Until 20 January, 2013.

October in Parma

Cinema
The original ones, movies in original version, Cinema d'Azeglio.

Music
Festival Verdi 1-28 October. Rigoletto, La battaglia di Legnano and a concert.  Some tickets still available.
Waiting for Verdi on 19 October.
Verdi Day 10 October at Casa della Musica.

Barezzi Live Jazz Festival: 5-21 October.

Concerti a Corte: a series of concerts taking place in different castles of the province. Until December.

Mini concert season in Colorno: 16 September-7 October.

Flamenco on 7 October.

Traiettorie, festival of contemporary music. It needs a public too!

Kids
Workshops at the Museum of Natural History every Thursday afternoon 4-6 pm.
Activities at Libreria delle Formiche.
Teatro del Cerchio, season opening 14 October. Theater courses also available for children aged 6+.

Theatro del Vicolo, season opening 21 October (Sundays at 3:45 pm). Theater courses also available for children.

Teatro delle Briciole, season opening 27 October.

7 October: Aria Aperta proposes a donkey ride followed by a workshop to learn how to make butter! Near Reggio Emilia, about 40 kms from Parma. We've tested their activites on various occasions and we've become completely addicted to the gentle donkeys!

14 October on the Monte Fuso with Gemma.

Workshops at L'atelier del Borgo.

Activities at the Laboratorio Famiglia: baby cooking (cool, you don't have to clean the kitchen!), etc.

Festival Vietato ai Maggiori in Fidenza.

Special events

Ottobre Africano, a month of cultural events (cinema, literature, exhibitions, music), conferences, kids activities, etc. Programme tba on www.ottobreafricano.org

6-29 October Country focus on India at the International Library.

6-7 October festa del Tortel Dols in Colorno. Much ado about pasta for sure, but you're in Italy!

14 October: Sagra della Castagna (chestnut festival) in Borgotaro.

13-14 October garden fair and plant sale in Colorno.

28 October: Strike Zone Day, a pink ribbon cum fitness event.

Art

Ongoing: the exhibition dedicated to the British painter Graham Sutherland at the Fondazione Magnani-Rocca.

In Bologna late works by Henri Matisse until 21 October.

In Pavia an exhibition dedicated to Renoir until 16 December.

In Milan 200 works by Picasso from the Picasso museum of Paris (currently closed for renovation). Until 6 January, 2013.

In Rome "Vermeer, the golden century of Dutch art", the first public exhibition ever held in Italy of work by the greatest master of the 17th century. Until 20 January, 2013.

Let's call it art too: in Modena, "Origins of the legend" exhibition at the Museo Ferrari.

European Heritage Days 29-30 September

Parma and province

• La musica spagnola e… oltre
  Busseto, Museo Verdiano di Casa Barezzi, salone
  Concerto - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Nello storico salone del Museo Verdiano di Casa Barezzi, luogo della prima formazione musicale e affettiva del giovane Giuseppe Verdi, un concerto di Martin Münch al pianoforte e Dorothea von ...
• Tesori d’argento, tesori di carta. Il patrimonio storico-artistico del Monte di Pietà di Busseto, ora della Fondazione Cariparma
  Busseto, Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
  Apertura straordinaria - Il 30 settembre 2012
  Il Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, costruito nel 1681-82, conserva gli arredi originari: mobili, come il monumentale armadio-archivio del Monte (1699); dipinti, tra cui i ritratti dei duchi di Parma, la ...
• Scoprire Busseto: viaggio nella Terra del Cigno
  Busseto, Teatro Verdi, Museo Casa Barezzi, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo e Convento di Santa Maria degli Angeli
  Visita guidata - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Festeggiate con noi le Giornate Europee del Patrimonio e partite per un’insolita visita lungo le strade e i luoghi frequentati dal Maestro. Regalatevi un pomeriggio nei luoghi verdiani di Busseto, ...
• Il Medioevo giocando, laboratorio per bambini e visita guidata
  Collecchio, Corte di Giarola
  Attività didattica - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Nella cornice della splendida Corte di Giarola, sede del Parco del Taro, situata lungo la via Francigena, una iniziativa dedicata alle famiglie per scoprire, giocando, la vita nel periodo medievale. ...
• In campagna ai tempi del boom
  Collecchio, Museo Ettore Guatelli
  Mostra - Il 30 settembre 2012
  Presentazione del volume "Il sole e la neve di Luigi Alfieri. Illustrazioni di Enrico Robusti. 142 microracconti illustrati, narranti la vita di una cascina di campagna degli anni Sessanta ...
• Colorno e i suoi monumenti. Alla scoperta del Borgo
  Colorno, città di Colorno
  Visita guidata - Il 30 settembre 2012
  A Colorno, tesoro della Bassa Parmense, percorso di visita guidata per le stradine del borgo e, lungo l'argine del Torrente Parma, sulla passeggiata che conduce alla Cappella Ducale di San Liborio. ...
• Il Museo “Gli Orsanti” apre le porte alla cultura
  Compiano, Museo Gli Orsanti - Ex Chiesa di San Rocco
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Il Museo Gli Orsanti, a Compiano (Pr), nasce con l'intento di diffondere il patrimonio artistico-culturale del territorio parmense e condividere le testimonianze riguardanti la storia degli Orsanti, ...
• Castello di Torrechiara
  Langhirano, Castello di Torrechiara
  Visita libera - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 14 ottobre 2012
  Il Portaombre è il titolo della mostra, allestita ne i suggestivi spazi del quattrocentesco castello di Torrechiara, nell’ambito delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio 201 2 “L’Italia tesoro ...
• Museo in Musica
  Noceto, Castello della Musica
  Concerto - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Concerto di musica classica presso il Museo del disco e di Liuteria. Promosso da: Amministrazione comunale di Noceto
• Museo in Musica
  Noceto, Castello della Musica
  Concerto - Il 29 settembre 2012
  In occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio 2012, l'Amministrazione comunale di Noceto organizza sabato 29 settembre, alle ore 21.00, il concerto "Museo in Musica" presso il Museo del Disco e ...
• La collezione infinita
  Parma, Abbazia di Valserena
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Lo CSAC presenta un nuovo allestimento di opere d’arte nella chiesa di Paradigna, per l’occasione aperta al pubblico. Si tratta di opere d’arte entrate nelle collezioni negli ultimi anni e mai ...
• Enrico Benetta. Questione di carattere.
  Parma, Biblioteca Palatina - Museo Bodoniano
  Mostra - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 01 dicembre 2012
  Sabato 29 settembre, alle ore 17.00, sarà inaugurata la mostra Enrico Benetta. Questione di carattere organizzata dalla Fondazione Museo Bodoniano, a cura di Andrea De Pasquale e Isabella de ...
• Apertura Straordinaria alla Biblioteca Palatina
  Parma, Biblioteca Palatina
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  La Biblioteca Palatina aderisce alla celebrazione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio con l'apertura straordinaria nei pomeriggi di sabato 29 e di domenica 30 settembre 2012 per permettere la ...
• I Volontari del Patrimonio Culturale alla Camera di San Paolo per le Giornate Europee del Patrimonio
  Parma, Camera di San Paolo
  Apertura straordinaria - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Anche in occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio, sabato 29 settembre i visitatori potranno accedere per delle visite libere allla Camera di San Paolo con orario prolungato dalle ore 8.30 ...
• Giornate Europee del Patrimonio 2012 alla Casa della Musica di Parma
  Parma, Casa della Musica, Palazzo Cusani
  Visita libera - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  L’Istituzione Casa della Musica di Parma in occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio offre l’ingresso gratuito a: 1. Museo dell’Opera e Casa del Suono, Piazzale San Francesco 1 29 settembre, ...
• Giornate Europee del Patrimonio
  Parma, Castello dei Burattini
  Visita guidata - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Apertura gratuita del Castello dei Burattini - Museo Giordano Ferrari nelle giornate del 29 e 30 settembre dalle ore 9.00 alle ore 19.00. Sabato 29 ore 10.30 visita guidata al museo ore 15.00 ...
• Blu come...
  Parma, Galleria Nazionale
  Visita guidata - Il 30 settembre 2012
  Blu come... il colore della bandiera europea. Inizia proprio con questo colore, domenica 30 settembre, in occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio, un percorso dedicato ai ragazzi e alle ...
• La Tazza d’oro di Montecchio Emilia
  Parma, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Esposizione straordinaria della tazza in lamina d’oro risalente al XVIII sec. a. C. (Antica età del Bronzo), rinvenuta a Montecchio Emilia (RE). Come gli altri cinque vasi d'oro trovati in Germania, ...
• La Vittoria Alata di Veleia dopo il restauro
  Parma, Museo Archeologico Nazionale
  Incontro/presentazione - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Torna nella sua vetrina la statuetta in bronzo di Vittoria Alata ritrovata a Veleia. Le analisi radiografiche e sulla composizione del metallo eseguite sulla statuetta hanno consentito di conoscerla ...
• Museo Glauco Lombardi: visita guidata e catalogo in omaggio
  Parma, Museo Glauco Lombardi
  Visita guidata - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Sabato 29 settembre, ore 10.30 : “ Conosciamo Maria Luigia attraverso i suoi oggetti personali ”: visita guidata gratuita con biglietto d’ingresso al Museo di € 5,00 Domenica 30 settembre, ore ...
• Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Università di Parma: apertura straordinaria
  Parma, Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Università di Parma
  Apertura straordinaria - Il 29 settembre 2012
  Il Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Università di Parma aderisce all’iniziativa delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio attraverso l’apertura straordinaria della sede di via Farini 90. In queste sale ...
• Innovazione tecnologica e accessibilità al patrimonio culturale: Sicar Web una piattaforma per la documentazione dei restauri.
  Parma, Sala Conferenze, Voltoni del Guazzatoio
  Incontro/presentazione - Il 29 settembre 2012
  In occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio sabato 29 settembre 2012 la Soprintendenza per i Beni Storici Artistici ed Etnoantropologici di Parma organizza presso la Sala Conferenze dei ...
• I Volontari del Patrimonio Culturale al Teatro Farnese per le Giornate Europee del Patrimonio
  Parma, Teatro Farnese
  Apertura straordinaria - Il 29 settembre 2012
  In occasione delle Giornate Europee del Patrimonio i Volontari per il Patrimonio Culturale del Touring Club Italiano promuovono l’apertura straordinaria del Teatro Farnese, ospitato all’interno del ...
• La Città di Antigone
  Parma, Voltoni del Guazzatoio, Palazzo della Pilotta
  Spettacolo teatrale - Il 30 settembre 2012
  Nata ascoltando e dando voce alle donne, a tutte le donne del mondo, migranti e native, La Città di Antigone è un laboratorio teatrale che invita a ripensare l'idea di cittadinanza e di ...
• Giornate Europee del Patrimonio: la Pinacoteca G. Stuard e i luoghi d’arte ad essa collegati
  Parma, come sopra indicato
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Apertura gratuita della Pinacoteca G. Stuard e dei luoghi d’arte ad essa collegati secondo il seguente programma e calendario: PINACOTECA G. STUARD in B.go del Parmigianino 2: apertura gratuita il ...
• A caccia dei tesori di Roccabianca
  Roccabianca, Museo del Mondo piccolo – Arena del Sole
  Attività didattica - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Un’avvincente caccia al tesoro, destinata alle famiglie, che durerà due giorni per riscoprire luoghi e tesori del Mondo piccolo. Partendo dal museo del Mondo piccolo di Fontanelle percorreremo le ...
• Testimoni della storia, la vita dei patriarchi verdi nel Parco Boschi di Carrega
  Sala Baganza, Centro Parco Casinetto
  Visita guidata - Il 30 settembre 2012
  Una passeggiata nel Parco, alla ricerca dei grandi patriarchi verdi, testimoni del corso della storia nel Parco. Da Maria Amalia di Borbone a Maria Luigia d’Austria, dai Principi Carrega al Parco in ...
• Il mare antico – Museo Paleontologico di Salsomaggiore Terme: un tuffo nel passato
  Salsomaggiore Terme, Museo Paleontologico
  Apertura straordinaria - Dal 29 settembre 2012 al 30 settembre 2012
  Il Museo Paleontologico di Salsomaggiore è la prima struttura museale di grande importanza scientifica ospitata nella città termale. Al suo interno sono conservati numerosi reperti fossili di ...