First weekend of April in Naples, a roundup of events: free museums, pillow fights, chocolate, festivals and music of all kinds!
The month of April begins and there are many events in Naples to participate in, in weekend from 1 to 3 April 2016. In the purely cultural area, at the start of the Sunday of the free museums, the common initiative throughout Italy.
Among the various museums in Naples, there is the MADRE which, in particular, will also offer the possibility of paying a pending ticket for those who want to visit the museum after those who have paid. Among various artistic exhibitions, and the show at Il Primo Theater on the Eastern world, Naples proposes a new appointment with theenvironmental sustainability and a visit to the West area.
Among other events there will be the Tour of Pernigotti with its exquisite Gianduia cream and the wooden tricycle that will provide everyone with a spoonful of cream. Return to the DiscoDays with its exhibitions and awards, but mainly with music of all kinds and genres.
Finally, for a little relaxation, come back there fight with the pillows, an anti-stress experiment, and the hilarious comedy of the comedians of Made in South in Piazza Garibaldi.
Let's find out what this new month offers!
Cultural events in Naples
Ticket suspended at MADRE
The initiative of the "suspended”Also extends to the ticket. This initiative is launched by the Museo Madre which will allow visitors to be able to purchase an extra ticket that will go to the next user of the art. There are 10 suspended tickets per day that can be purchased and, until this weekend, they will only pay half the price. For those wishing to communicate it can use the hashtag #bigliettosospeso.
When: 1,2,3 April 2016
Where: MADRE Museum, Via Luigi Settembrini 79
All communications on this are in our article on Ticket suspended at the MADRE Museum
museums for free
For the first Sunday to open 2016, the initiative of the free museums in Naples and in the rest of Italy. This fixed appointment allows citizens to get to know their city in their free moments and discover all the beauties when there are no school or work constraints. In Naples there will be many museums open.
When: 3 April 2016
Where: several museums in Naples
The complete list of facilities can be found in our article on museums for free
Show Frida Kahlo
For this beginning of the month the initiatives in Naples do not fail to preserve their cultural and artistic charm. To the PAN of Naples it will be possible to visit the exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo: letters of love and pain. There will be the opportunity to attend readings with background music of live music with guitar.
When: 1 April 2016
Where: PAN - Palace of the Arts of Naples, Via dei Mille n. 60, 80121 Naples
More information is in the article on exhibition of Frida Kahlo
Show Myth and Nature
Arrives in Naples Show Myth and Nature, conceived for Expo 2015. There are two host structures: the Archaeological Museum and the Amphitheater of the Pompeii Excavations. The public will be able to admire everything that binds nature to Greek artists and Romans with works from different parts of the world. Of great value are the slab of the Tomb of the Truffer and the Blue Vase.
When: 1,2,3 April 2016
Where: National archeologic museum of Naples, Piazza Museo 19 | Pompei, Piazza Anfiteatro
Timetables, prices and directions are in our article Show Myth and Nature
Show Ali and Nino
Another appointment with the Teatro Primo and the review East of the world, a cultural initiative that focuses on reflection on historical conflicts between East and West. This weekend will be staged "Ali and Nino“, A theatrical reading that drags between Asia and Europe, in a continuous struggle between Islam and Christianity. The story develops through the love of two lovers belonging to two different religions.
When: 3 April 2016
Where: Il Primo Theater, avenue of Capricorn 4
Information on prices and timetables are in the article on Ali and Nino
Guided tour to West Naples
We are on the fourth free guided tour in the city of Naples. Appointments withenvironmental sustainability There will be six in all and an attempt will be made to convey to the visitor the importance of the green economy and the environment. This weekend the appointment is in the metropolitan area of West Naples, starting from the Virgiliano park.
When: 3 April 2016
Where: Virgilian Park, Viale Virgilio
The details on the itineraries are in the article on Free guided tours
Food
Creme Gianduia Pernigotti Tour
This weekend the company Pernigotti he will make his taste Gianduia cream through a wooden tricycle, which will take you between different districts of Naples. There will be two variants of the cream: milk and dark, both with hazelnuts and pure cocoa, without palm oil. A spoonful of a tasty delicacy and the weekend will be greedier than ever!
When: 2 and 3 April 2016
Where: some places in Naples
To find out about the stages of the tour, see our article on Creme Gianduia Pernigotti Tour
Music
DiscoDays
Back the DiscoDays in Naples at the Casa della Musica, the disc fair, which again this year will have many news and surprises. Inside, stands with records and gadgets will be set up, as well as exhibitions and live music. Among the many events there will be the shows ELVIS 60 with paintings dedicated to the King of Rock and his music. Also this year there is the collaboration with the Comicon and many awards.
When: 2 and 3 April 2016
Where: Casa della Musica and Casetta della Musica, via Barbagallo 115
The complete program of the two days is in the article on DiscoDays
festivals
Local fish festival at Borgo Marechiaro
It is impossible to resist the fresh catch and on Sunday at Borgo Marechiaro you can taste many types of fish and have fun with the music of many groups that will intervene. It will be an evening dedicated to the products of our sea and the first heat will be celebrated.
When: the 3 April 2016
Where: "Piazzetta a mare" of the village of Marechiaro
More info in thearticle on the festival.
Feast of the Madonna delle Galline
For this beginning of the month, back to Pagani, the Feast of the Madonna delle Galline, an ancient procession that combines religious and civil moments. From the sanctuary to the village, with musical accompaniment, visitors can watch the characteristic exchange of hens and can taste many delicacies typical of the place.
When: the 3 April 2016
Where: Pagani (Sa)
All the details on the initiative are in the article dedicated to Feast of the Madonna delle Galline
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Other events
Made in the South at the Garibaldi Gallery
Throughout the month of April 2016 the Galleria Commerciale in Piazza Garibaldi becomes a live show theater, with a calendar full of events. This weekend the scheduled appointments are with the comedians of Made in South, Milonga and Radio Marte. A mix of urban design, culture, history and entertainment, without forgetting shopping in the free time.
When: 1,2,3 April 2016
Where: Commercial Gallery Piazza Garibadi
The calendar of events is in our article on Galleria Garibaldi Live Show
World Day of Pillow Fighting
Back to the Pillow flight, the World Pillow Fight Day, this year at Piazza Bellini. It was born as an anti-stress pastime and consists of a series of rules to be respected in order not to cause harm to the other person. The initiative also aims at the environmental requalification of the neighborhood in which it takes place.
When: 2 April 2016
Where: Piazza Vincenzo Bellini - Naples
The rules for attending the event are in our article on World Day of Pillow Fighting
Capri Watch Cup
Return the great tennis in Naples with the Capri Watch Cup tournament at the Tennis Club. The qualifications will be free admission and Italian and international tennis players will clash.
When: from 2 to 10 April 2016
Where: Tennis Club Naples, Viale Dohrn - Villa Comunale
More info in thetournament article.
Aperitif Italian Style by Martini
In the beautiful Palazzo Caracciolo one will take place exclusive evening organized by Martini: an aperitif with Dj set and the frame of the historic sixteenth-century cloister of the structure. An evening for lovers of the cocktail and good music.
When: 3 April 2016
Where: Palazzo Caracciolo, Via Carbonara 112
Our article for info on reservations and prices.
