February begins and there are many events for the weekend in Naples, with also many Carnival initiatives!
The month of February opens with a roundup of events in Naples from 5 to 7 February 2016.
comes the Carnival and the whole Campania dresses up with a series of events organized for the occasion. There Show on Dinosaurs, for example, includes a masquerade event with awarding of the most original masked dress. In the cultural field, i free museums for the first Sunday of the month, while al Pan of Naples the Neapolitan singer-songwriter Edoardo Bennato he will show himself, for the first time, as a painter and not as a singer, with an exhibition of his own.
Cristina D'Avena, the historical voice of the cartoon theme songs, will set the Arenile Reload on fire with a party for young and old. There will be many other events planned for this weekend including guided tours, Gaiola Yoga, events on food and vintage markets. The month of February starts just big!
Cultural events in Naples
museums for free
Every Sunday of every month the museums throughout Italy will be open and free. Naples also participates in the initiative promoted by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism. It will be a real day of celebration in which citizens will be given the opportunity to get to know their own territory, without having to submit to the weekly opening hours of the structures. There will be many participating museums throughout Campania.
When: Sunday 7 February 2016
Where: various museum structures in Campania
To find out about all the museums participating in the initiative, you can visit the reference page of the museums for free
Painting exhibition by Edoardo Bennato
Until 29 February 2016, the Pan of Naples has set up its rooms with a new exhibition to discover Edoardo Bennato, this time in the role of a true painter. The first floor of the Palazzo delle Arti will host the works of the Neapolitan singer-songwriter, all with a common thread: migrants, people are on the path of searching for a better place than where they come from.
When: up to 29 February 2016
Where: Pan - Palace of the Arts of Naples, Via dei Mille n. 60 - Naples
For timetables and directions you can consult the page dedicated to Painting exhibition by Edoardo Bennato
Maschio Angioino Smart Tour
Inaugurated in December 2015, the MAST - Maschio Angioino Smart Tour it is a new way of enjoying art. It is a virtual reality that allows you to know the Castel Nuovo in a totally different way. Francesco Jerace's sculptures, busts and works by Tizzano and Mercadante can also be seen through the technological interaction of television screens. In addition, other museums will also be connected and therefore by staying in a single museum you can also visit other structures.
When: December 2015
Where: Castel Nuovo Civic Museum, Piazza Castello - Naples
All information is included in our article on Maschio Angioino Smart Tour
Vespa Food Tasting Tour
The Vespa Food Tasting Tour continues, the tour to discover the flavors of the city of Naples on board one Vespa or a vintage Fiat 500. The participants will make 7 stops in the lanes of Naples and will taste 7 different products: the sfogliatella, the chocolate, the pizza, the coffee, the frying pan and more. Also for those who love walking or wine are also available Neapolitan Food Walking and Vespa / Fiat 500 Tour Wine Tasting.
When: every day, except Sunday
Where: alleys and streets of Naples
For prices and timetables you can consult our article on Vespa Food Tasting Tour
Guided tours to the Rione Terra
The extension is extended until March 2016 of the Guided Tours to Rione Terra, the archaeological area of Pozzuoli. The tour "Between land and sea. At the origin of taste”Provides an underground path in ancient Puteoli. It is a tour through the ancient streets where you can visit the buildings of the time and experience a historical multi-sensory journey through multimedia installations, virtual mapping and technological effects.
When: up to 27 March 2016
Where: archaeological area of the Rione Terra - Pozzuoli
All information on timetables, prices and entrances, see the article dedicated to Guided tours to the Rione Terra
Music
Cristina D'Avena at Arenile
The Arenile Reload di Bagnoli, for this weekend, will organize a Carnival party called Carnival Cartoon, with the special guest Cristina D'Avena. The voice best known by children returns to perform in Naples with all the theme songs of the various cartoons, to go back in time at least for one evening. Following will be the disco music of three prominent DJs.
When: Saturday 6 February 2016
Where: Reload Beach, Via Coroglio 14b - Naples
Prices and times are in our article on Cristina D'Avena at Arenile
Other events
YoGaiola
An original event that combines relaxation with the beauties of the Gaiola: live the experience of Yoga activities with the teacher Enrico De Luca, with certification and authorization from the world organization of Yoga, all within the splendid Submerged park of Gaiola. The first lesson is scheduled for Sunday 7 February and is free for everyone, but with the obligation to book for limited places.
When: Sunday 7 February 2016
Where: Submerged Park of Gaiola, Descent Gaiola 27/28 - Naples
More details are on the event page dedicated to YoGaiola
Vintage market
Back to the market Em @ rket in the rooms of the Duel Beat of Pozzuoli. It is a vintage evening market, with clothes and objects from past periods. The theme of this edition is the Pulp, mainly the Italian films of the 80s that inspired Quentin Tarantino's masterpieces. All the rooms will be set up in Pulp style, with a view to recycling, craftsmanship and above all against consumerism. In addition, space will be given to several Neapolitan artists who, for the occasion, will show their handcrafted works.
When: Sunday 7 February 2016
Where: Duel Beat, Via Antiniana 2a - Pozzuoli (NA)
For all the necessary information you can refer to our article on Vintage Market
Days of the Dinosaur
Extended to 14 February 2016, the Dinosaur exhibition continues to attract audiences. On the occasion of the carnival party, the organizers have planned a special party with discounted prices and extraordinary openings. For this weekend, the 30 dinosaurs will welcome visitors with a masked event with games, performances, entertainment and the most beautiful and original mask will be able to take advantage of prizes and other discounts.
When: the 6 and 7 February 2016
Where: Real Albergo dei Poveri - Sala Cappella, Piazza Carlo III
The details on prices and timetables are in our article on Days of the Dinosaur
The Empire of the Signs
The event continues at the Scugnizzo Liberato The Empire of the Signs organized to enhance Japanese culture. The name of the event derives from the essay of Roland Barthes who wrote it during his three trips to the Japanese world. Throughout the event, workshops will be organized, there will be film screenings and origami workshops. This weekend there will be a meeting with the author Igort of Quaderni G Japanese and a live artistic performance.
When: 5 February 2016
Where: at the Scugnizzo Liberato (building of the former Filangieri juvenile prison), Salita Pontecorvo 44
The complete program of the event is in the article on The Empire of the Signs
Ice skating rink
Until March 2016, the ice skating rink continues at the Vulcano Buono shopping center by Nola. In the Central Square, even those who are not familiar can take part in the track and follow individual courses by appointment. The track is managed by the agency Ice Mad that in the 2013 / 2014 he won the Disney Pista Frozen prize.
When: until March 2016
Where: Vulcano Buono Shopping Center, Località Boscofangone - Nola (NA)
For timetables and reservations you will find everything in our article on Skating ring
Carnival events
For this weekend, on the feast of Carnival, Campania organizes several events. In addition to the Dinosaur Exhibition, the Royal Palace will give a Grand Court Ball in which it will be mandatory to show up in masks. In the Museums of Natural Sciences and Forcella many events will be organized mainly for children. In Sanità there will be a parade with music and shows, while in the historical center there will be creative activities and workshops. Many parties, fashion shows and fun for this Carnival!
When: 5, 6, and 7 February 2016
Where: different places in Campania
For individual events planned for Carnival, you can consult our article on Carnival 2016
Guys'n'Dolls
An original vintage party, organized at the Posillipo Theater on the occasion of Carnival. The times proposed will be those of the twenties and fifties, that is the years of fashion, novelties and new trends. Participants will be able to learn to dance through ad hoc workshops and will be able to have a hairstylist available to change their hair look. The clothes to wear must be like those of the time.
When: Saturday 6 February 2016
Where: Posillipo Theater, via Posillipo 66 - Naples
Schedules and prices are available from our article on Guys'n'Dolls
