#hello_monaco weekend: what to do on July 13th and July 14th

It’s Friday evening and although you are going to enjoy a relaxing weekend there are quite a few things you can do this Saturday and Sunday.

La Note Bleue Summer Festival continues with the queen of Funk & RnB, Patrice Rushen, that lands on our shores for 2 unforgettable nights at La Note Bleue on Sunday 14 & Monday 15 July 2024, at 9 pm. Heralded as one of our generation’s greatest singers and pianists with international hits such as ‘Forget Me Nots’, ‘Haven’t You Heard’ or ‘Remind Me’ amongst many others, Patrice Rushen makes a rare EU appearance for 2 absolutely unmissable nights of iconic grooves!

Monaco City Hall invites you to experience the now traditional “L’Apéro des Frenchy” concept at La Condamine Market, to mark France’s national holiday, Bastille Day, on 14 July, from 6 pm to 10 pm. The event’s distinctive style, typical of the city of Nice, is immensely popular with fans of French “chanson”. The principle is simple. Everyone comes together for a friendly apéritif, quizzes and games on French music, and a few games of pétanque, all to a soundtrack of classic Gallic hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Advance booking is required.

A new exhibition opens this Saturday 6 July and you have a chance to visit it till Sunday 1 September 2024, 10 am to 8 pm in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, featuring an ensemble of leading works in a new scenography, will take visitors on a journey through Joseph Mallord William Turner’s sublime representations of our world, from his landscapes to the elementary explorations of light and atmosphere of which he was a pioneer and master. Turner’s decisive influence on painting, and by extension his legacy, will be highlighted in the exhibition through some interpretations of the sublime by leading contemporary artists. Curator: Elizabeth Brooke, Senior Project Curator at the Tate.

As every summer, the Grimaldi Forum is hosting two weeks of activities dedicated to younger visitors. This year, the workshops are all about the Forum’s latest landmark exhibition “Turner, the Sublime Legacy” held from Monday 8 to Friday 19 July 2024!

Kids aged 5 to 12 can experience the world of J.M.W. Turner with our educational workshops, learning all about a variety of artistic themes closely associated with the English painter, getting their creative juices flowing and allowing them to express themselves with a range of art-based activities.

We are delighted to announce the new exhibition “Symphony of Colours” featuring the exceptional talents of three artists: Maja Kerin, Liudmila Sun, and Maria Mikileva. From June 20th to July 6th, from 10am to 6pm, come and discover in Espace 22 the works of these three inspired women from the Principality. Immerse yourself in a world of intriguing colors, where each canvas tells a unique story. A visual symphony that will enchant your senses and feed your artistic soul.

Exhibition: “Miquel Barceló, Oceanographer” started on Friday 7 June and will run till Sunday 13 October 2024 in Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma.

Featuring a selection of around sixty works (paintings, ceramics, embroidery, works on paper), this exhibition is a chance to discover the prolific and eclectic creations of Miquel Barceló, a Spanish artist whose favourite subject was the sea.

Polar bears and emperor penguins are the protagonists of the exhibition “The Ice Giants” by Michel Bassompierre organized from Wednesday April 10 to Sunday October 6, 2024 in Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Seven monumental works will take over the Oceanographic Museum and its roof terrace. On this occasion, the sculptor will unveil five new creations: four polar bears as well as a 3-meter-high emperor penguin. Original drawings and sketches will also be exhibited accompanied by the screening of a film presenting the artist’s work. This temporary exhibition is part of the Polar Mission program run by the Oceanographic Institute since 2022.

Among many interesting exhibitions that are held in Monaco these days you can take a look at the exhibition at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber (from March 29 till September 29), which looks at the influence of classical and contemporary painting on the films of Pier Paolo Pasolini. “Pasolini in Chiaroscuro” brings together a variety of work, including film clips, paintings, drawings, installations and photography from the 16th century till today. It finishes with works by other artists who paid tribute to Pasolini.

Of course there are other interesting events taking place in Monaco. If you want to learn more about them visit our Calendar.

So have fun and enjoy your weekend!