The new weekend in Naples will be full of cultural events, exhibitions, guided tours, concerts and other events.
In weekend from 6 to 8 May 2016 Naples offers you the richness of its art, the passion of its music, the warmth of its people, the smells and tastes of the south.
There are several exhibitions that you can admire such as the "photographic exhibition by Henry Cartier-Bresson“,“ The universe of butterflies ”at the Botanical Garden and the“ Mostra Mirò ”dedicated to surrealism.
Do not forget the "May of Monuments" and the "events for Charles of Bourbon", two reviews in honor of the sovereign and the "Primavera alla Gaiola" to rediscover the history and archeology of the places.
Young people will surely not lose the first concert in Naples by Rocco Hunt, while families will not miss the Eighteenth-century Neapolitan music festival.
Wine lovers can enrich their knowledge at the Wine and the city where more than 100 wines will be presented.
For fans of silent films there will be a silent film review, a true dive into the past.
Cultural events
Spring at the Gaiola
On May 1st the “Primavera alla Gaiola” one was inaugurated event full of concerts, events and guided tours to the discovery of the Park of Pausilypon and the protected marine air of the Submerged Park of Gaiola. Saturday 7 May you can participate in the event "Between Land and Sea", an itinerary of guided tours by land and by sea, on foot, by boat and by snorkeling to rediscover the historical and archaeological side, the myths and legends of the Gaiola.
When: from 1 to 29 May 2016, various appointments
Where: Submerged Park of Gaiola and Pausilypon Archaeological Park
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May of monuments
In the Neapolitan city there will be the event "The May of Monuments" dedicated to King Charles of Bourbon on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of his birth and the musical, artistic and cultural eighteenth century. The calendar will be full of events, guided tours, shows, exhibitions and museums which will take place in different locations. During the weekend you can attend various events including the famous opera by G. Paisiello entitled "La serva padrona" and the concert of flutes, archlutes and cellos entitled "The breath of Partenope".
When: until 2 June 2016 (various events)
Where: different locations
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Show Henri Cartier-Bresson
Al PAN the photographic exhibition “The mind's eye” will be held dedicated to the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, a man who during his numerous travels from East to West has been able to capture every detail with his camera. The artist was considered the pioneer of photo-journalism due to his particular way of telling the facts through images.
The event will offer you aexhibition of 54 photographic works that demonstrate the most significant moments in the history of the last century.
When: until the 28 July 2016
Where: at the PAN of Naples, via Dei Mille n. 60
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Universe of butterflies
All 'Botanical Garden the exhibition "The Universe of butterflies" will be held where they will come exposed caterpillars, chrysalises, live and dry butterflies, wonderful specimens from Africa, Australia and South America. During the guided tour some experts will explain the life cycle of butterflies, while it will be proposed to children an artistic laboratory during which they will be able to paint gypsum butterflies and once they are finished they can take them home.
When: from 6 to 22 May 2016
Where: Botanical Garden of Naples, Via Foria n. 223 (Na)
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Show Miro
Come to the exhibition on surrealism entitled ”Joan Mirò and the surrealists. The shapes, the dreams, the power ". You will admire 30 graphic and lithographic works of the great Mirò made between the fifties and the seventies, more 30 works created by the likes of Giorgio de Chirico and Salvador Dali. For children, 15 artistic workshops will be organized, depending on the age groups and theatrical guided tours will be organized to better discover the surrealist world.
When: until 20 June 2016
Where: MARTE - Mediateca Arte Eventi, corso Umberto I, n. 137 Cava de 'Tirreni (SA).
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Events for Carlo di Borbone
The Neapolitan city will pay tribute to King Charles of Bourbon, in honor of his 300th birthday, with a rich calendar of events, concerts and exhibitions. Many events organized on the streets and in archaeological sites. There will be guided tours of the Royal Palace, the Royal Palace of Capodimonte and the Health District. Part of the event is dedicated to the famous classical composer Giovanni Paisiello.
When: until 29 May 2016, various appointments
Where: various places in Naples
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Food
Wine and the city
Starting from 6 May, the city celebrates Italian wine with the Wine and the City event. At the party they will participate 70 wineries from all over Italy and will be presented in various locations, including restaurants, historic buildings, art studios, gardens and private homes, more than 100 wines to taste. During the event you will be able to attend shows, readings and visit places that are always closed to the public or hard to reach, like the beautiful island of Nisida.
When: from 6 to 25 May 2016 (various appointments)
Where: various locations
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Music
Rocco Hunt concert
The rapper Rocco Hunt will hold his first big concert in Naples at La Casa della Musica during which he will thank his fans for the numerous votes received during this year's Sanremo Festival. During the week of Sanremo, her song was the most broadcast on the radio and received more than 2 million clicks on Youtube. The artist will propose her songs around Italy with the Wake up Tour which started from Milan.
When: the 6 may 2016
Where: Casa della Musica, via Barbagallo n. 115 (Na)
Info and Costs inreference article.
700 Neapolitan Festival
After so much waiting, the Neapolitan International Music Festival of the 700th century returns, which this year wants to pay homage to the great composer Giovanni Paisiello in honor of the 200th anniversary of his death. The event is aimed at introduce the public to the baroque repertoire of the "Neapolitan Music School" through concerts, conferences, readings and guided tours. For you on May 8 the work "La serva padrona" will be proposed.
When: from 8 to 29 May 2016, various dates
Where: various locations
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Other events
Neapolitan language festival
The fifth edition of 'A Festa d' a lengua nosta, an event in which the Neapolitan language is celebrated through cultural events, music, study conferences and exhibitions of various kinds. It will take place at the Casina Pompeiana where the archive of Neapolitan classical music is kept. This weekend you can follow "Phono-morphological curiosities in the Neapolitan dialect" and the "Tammorra dell'Agro-Nocerino".
When: from 6 to 8 May 2016
Where: Casina Pompeiana in the Villa Comunale (Na)
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Plant in the Botanical Garden
Over the weekend at the Botanical Garden will be held the fourth edition of the exhibition "Planta il giardino e non solo", an event full of meetings, debates, educational workshops and musical events which will involve all participants. This appointment allows families to get away from the chaos of the city and to be in contact with one of the most important green lungs of the city. The exhibition-market includes spontaneous and cultivated plants, species of every kind, common, rare and exotic.
When: from 6 to 8 May 2016
Where: Botanical Garden, Via Foria n. 223 (Na)
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Mother's Day in Città della Scienza
A nice event in which mothers will enter for free and they will entertain their children. In fact, many scientific activities will be organized to discover the beauty of nature and the perfection of physical laws, but there will also be many games to participate in.
More info in the article on Mother's Day in Città della Scienza.
Review of silent sound films
At the former Filangieri nursery school, Mutazioni continues, one review of silent films with live soundtracks and musical contributions. Before each film, short films will be screened on the subject with films, produced by videographers or filmmakers, while two seminars will be held in-depth seminars.
On Friday 6 May will be screened Intolerance by David Wark Griffith and sounded by Buddha Superoverdrive.
When: from 17 February to 27 May 2016 (various appointments)
Where: at the former Asilo Filangieri, Vico Giuseppe Maffei n. 4 (Na)
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