Kaunas — European capital

of Culture 2022 opening programme:

19th–

21st

PROGRAMME

With fiery steps towards the goal: Introductory opening events in Kaunas city and district

From Čekiškė to Palemonas, from Šilainiai to Aleksotas – the inauguration of the year of the Capital of Culture will be lit up in the outermost districts of Kaunas district and will step-by-step reach the city centre. The artistic accents will become the heralds waking up the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. Residents are invited to join the musical percussion miniatures dedicated to the Mythical Beast and perform them with professional musicians. Just bring sounding objects that everyone can find at home – even pots and buckets will do! In the opening events, choirs and ensembles will join together for the ritual of awakening the Mythical Beast of Kaunas, and memorable moments will be illuminated by a mysterious light and fire shows (participants: Arkadijus Gotesmanas, Ritmas kitaip, Viduramžiai.lt).

ALL OUTDOOR EVENTS ARE FREE.

TIME

NAME

PLACE

  • 10:00 - 17:00 EXHIBITION “MAGIC CARPETS LANDED” Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid.; Kaunas Railway Station, M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);
    The international exhibition is one of the oldest projects of Kaunas 2022, developed across Europe over four years. Be sure to see it and find something that clicks, as the project tells unique yet recognisable stories of journeys between people, communities, artists and curators. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    10 am–5 pm, Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid.; Kaunas Railway Station, M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);

  • 10:00 - 17:00 EXHIBITION “STORIES OF THE HOUSE” Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas (Vilniaus street 33)
    It’s time to see the Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania with different eyes. The story of this palace dates back to when the building was the residence of the Governor of Kaunas; it was later visited by the German Kaiser. The palace has witnessed many dramas – ups, downs and wars – of Kaunas and the whole of Lithuania over nearly two hundred years. It is the crossroad of all our history, keeping its secrets in the shade of the garden. Organizer: Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas

    Paid

  • 10:00 - 19:00 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL “ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME... GYVENO JIE JAU KITAIP” House of Basketball, Santakos street 11; A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64; Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue 106 ; VMU Arts Gallery “101”, Muitinės street 7;
    The biennial exhibition features works by 23 international artists and groups of artists exploring myths and fairy tales, as well as personal and communal stories of survival and transformation. Visiting contemporary art objects in unusual places is a journey through Kaunas and the story of human survival expressed in novel ways. Organizer: Kaunas Biennial

    11 am–7 pm (House of Basketball, Santakos street 11; 11 am–5 pm (A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64); 10 am–6 pm (Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue 106 ); 11 am–6 pm (VMU Arts Gallery “101”, Muitinės street 7); Paid

  • 00:00 - 19:00 INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library (Laisvės Avenue 57)
    The creators of this interactive art installation invite you to look at language, sentences and the ordinary meanings of words from a new perspective. Here you will meet a robot poet who will create a unique work inspired by your facial features. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence algorithms will interpret classic literary texts from the library’s archives and put them into new variations. Organizer: Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library
  • 19:30 - 20:15 01 19 CIRCLES OF LIGHT Vandžiogala (at the parking area nearby the church, Kaunas district); Čekiškės (the yard of Pranas Dovydaitis gymnasium, Mokyklos street 4, Kilovos village, Čekiškės, Kaunas district); Piliuona (T. Masiulio street 4, Kaunas district.);
    From Čekiškė to Palemonas, from Šilainiai to Aleksotas – the inauguration of the year of the Capital of Culture will be lit up in the outermost districts of Kaunas district and will step-by-step reach the city centre. The artistic accents will become the heralds waking up the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. Residents are invited to join the musical percussion miniatures dedicated to the Mythical Beast and perform them with professional musicians. Just bring sounding objects that everyone can find at home – even pots and buckets will do! In the opening events, choirs and ensembles will join together for the ritual of awakening the Mythical Beast of Kaunas, and memorable moments will be illuminated by a mysterious light and fire shows (participants: Arkadijus Gotesmanas, Ritmas kitaip, Viduramžiai.lt).
  • 19:30 - 20:15 01 20 CIRCLES OF LIGHT Garliava (the parking area of Garliava Sports and Culture Center, Vasario 16-osios street 8, Garliava, Kaunas district ); Akademija (VMU Agriculture Academy, parking area, Studentų street 11, Akademija, Kaunas district); Domeikava (Bažnyčios street 10, Kaunas district);
    From Čekiškė to Palemonas, from Šilainiai to Aleksotas – the inauguration of the year of the Capital of Culture will be lit up in the outermost districts of Kaunas district and will step-by-step reach the city centre. The artistic accents will become the heralds waking up the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. Residents are invited to join the musical percussion miniatures dedicated to the Mythical Beast and perform them with professional musicians. Just bring sounding objects that everyone can find at home – even pots and buckets will do! In the opening events, choirs and ensembles will join together for the ritual of awakening the Mythical Beast of Kaunas, and memorable moments will be illuminated by a mysterious light and fire shows (participants: Arkadijus Gotesmanas, Ritmas kitaip, Viduramžiai.lt).
  • 19:30 - 20:15 01 21 CIRCLES OF LIGHT Petrašiūnai (Palemonas gymnasium, Marių street 37, Kaunas); Aleksotas (“T-Factor”, Europos pr. 67, Kaunas); Šilainiai (Santarvės park, Žiemgalių street 9, Kaunas);
    From Čekiškė to Palemonas, from Šilainiai to Aleksotas – the inauguration of the year of the Capital of Culture will be lit up in the outermost districts of Kaunas district and will step-by-step reach the city centre. The artistic accents will become the heralds waking up the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. Residents are invited to join the musical percussion miniatures dedicated to the Mythical Beast and perform them with professional musicians. Just bring sounding objects that everyone can find at home – even pots and buckets will do! In the opening events, choirs and ensembles will join together for the ritual of awakening the Mythical Beast of Kaunas, and memorable moments will be illuminated by a mysterious light and fire shows (participants: Arkadijus Gotesmanas, Ritmas kitaip, Viduramžiai.lt).
  • 13:00 - 15:00 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: DARYA KARALKOVA PROJECT “HOME, UNCANNY HOME“ VMU Art Gallery “101“, Muitinės str. 7
    The 13th Kaunas Biennial “Once Upon Another Time… gyveno jie jau kitaip“, presents a special lecture-performance by Darya Karalkova (Belarus). The artist will lead the audience on her film development process explaining chosen forms to illustrate the concept of being outrooted, digital/live version of the performance will present a reflection on the problem gesture. The lecture is a part of the special project for the 13th Kaunas Biennial with the Belarusian students from the European Humanities University, coordinated by Artūras Raila (Lithuania). The exposition is open to the public at the VMU Art Gallery “101“.

    21st of January 13:00–15:00

22nd

Openingevent

PROGRAMME

The contemporary myth of Kaunas trylogy. Act I: The Confusion

Grand Opening Show: The Confusion
7:30 pm
Žalgiris Arena (Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50)

Hundreds of people from Kaunas, Lithuania and abroad have worked for this evening for several years. It will be a show that Kaunas has not seen since its foundation – a fusion of contemporary music, giant video projections and poetry that tells the story of the city as a living, constantly renewing miracle. The aim of this event, unique and ambitious in idea and scope, is to involve everyone and anyone in the city’s creative uprising. Those who won’t be able to attend will be invited to watch the opening broadcast everywhere across the European Union and worldwide and to use inspiration to build a new post-pandemic future.

As the show reaches its climax, the programme will spread in Kaunas and invite everyone to immerse themselves in a unique game of Mythical Beast on the city streets. Look for a special game map!

The Director of the show: Chris Baldwin
Author of the trilogy and the scriptwriter: Rytis Zemkauskas
The heads of program: Ana Kočegarova-Maj, Greta Klimavičiūtė – Minkštimienė, Aistis Lansbergas
Composer: Antanas Jasenka
Conductor: Modestas Pitrėnas
Costumes: Aleksandra Jacovskytė, Julija Skuratova, Sandra Straukaitė
Soloists: Joana Gedmintaitė, Merūnas Vitulskis
The symphony will be performed by Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, choir Vilnius
Artists: Olivier Grossetête, Kaunas dance theatre AURA, young poets
Technical event director: Tadas Valeika

REGISTRATION FOR A FREE PASS TO THE OPENING EVENT

TIME

NAME

PLACE

  • - EXHIBITION “LITHUANIAN DESIGN: FROM TEMPORARY TO CONTEMPORARY” Various locations: Kaunas City Centre
    An exhibition of design artefacts in the showcases of central Kaunas is the story of the development of Lithuanian design. Curated by Sonata Šulcė, the show features furniture, graphic design, lighting, textiles, and the most influential designers. The story of Lithuanian design is divided into several critical periods: the interwar period, the Soviet era and today, all of which will be presented in the exhibition. Organizer:

    Showcases of buildings at Laisvės Avenue (Caif Cafe (the crossroad of K. Donelaičio and Gedmino streets); Kaunas Prosecutor's Office (Maironio street 30); Kaunas Regional Court (Mickevičiaus street 18); Lithuanian Army Logistics Service Office (Gedimino street 19); The Central Bookstore (Laisvės Avenue 81); The National Kaunas Drama Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 71); Spurginė (Laisvės Avenue 84); Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas zoology museum (Laisvės Avenue 106); Kaunas District Court (Laisvės Avenue 103); Kaunas Regional Prosecutor's office (Laisvės Avenue 32); Glasses On (Laisvės Avenue 30); Pharmacy “Vilties” (Laisvės Avenue 100);

  • - INSTALLATION OF “KOSMOS THEATRE” Facade of Kaunas Interrogation Isolator (A. Mickevičiaus street 11); Hotel Moxy Kaunas Center (Maironio street 21); Kaunas Garrison House (A. Mickevičiaus street 19);
    Kosmos Theatre, a collective of young artists, will present an intriguing installation of old cars in different locations around the city. It’s a kind of imaginary time machine, a provocative artistic installation that will raise questions related to the city’s history. It will also present Kosmos Theatre’s new project, a mobile app for artistic-historical itineraries called KOSMOS APP. Download mobile app here: www.kosmostheatre.com/app Organizer: Kosmos Theatre
  • 10:00 - 14:00 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP “ANIMATION LABORATORY OF V. STAREVIČIUS” Kaunas State Puppet Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 87A)
    Together with Audrius Bartninkas, constructor-puppeteer of Kaunas State Puppet Theatre, we will invite the little film enthusiasts to get acquainted with the history of animation: from the most popular animated films currently shown on cinema screens and television to the origins of animation and the freeze-frame technique, pioneered by Vladislovas Starevičius, an artist who was once based in Kaunas. The workshops are for children aged 7-11. Registration is required. Call: 8 647 83137 Organizer: Kaunas Cinema “Romuva”

    10 am–11 am; 11:30 am–12:30 pm; 1 pm–2 pm

  • 10:00 - 17:00 EXHIBITION OF MY(S)THICAL CREATURES “THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST OF KAUNAS” Kaunas County Public Library, Events hall, K. Donelaičio street 8
    The Mythical Beast of Kaunas is not alone; it belongs to the subculture of mythical creatures. The highlight of this event is an exhibition of sculptures of my(s)tical creatures. that have answered the call of the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. At least five creatures will be presented, including Kaukas, Cerberis, Phoenix, Slibin and Basilisk. The creatures were created by artists Ala Volkova and Donatas Beniulis. Organizer: Kaunas County Public Library
  • 10:00 - 19:00 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL “ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME... GYVENO JIE JAU KITAIP” House of Basketball, Santakos street 11; A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64; Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue. 106 ; VMU Arts Gallery “101”, Muitinės street 7;
    The biennial exhibition features works by 23 international artists and groups of artists exploring myths and fairy tales, as well as personal and communal stories of survival and transformation. Visiting contemporary art objects in unusual places is a journey through Kaunas and the story of human survival expressed in novel ways. Organizer: Kaunas Biennial

    11 am–7 pm (House of Basketball, Santakos street 11); 11 am–5 pm (A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64); 10 am–6 pm (Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue. 106 ); 11 am–5 pm (VMU Arts Gallery “101”, Muitinės street 7); Paid

  • 10:00 - 22:00 EXHIBITION “MAGIC CARPETS LANDED” Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid. Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);
    The international exhibition is one of the oldest projects of Kaunas 2022, developed across Europe over four years. Be sure to see it and find something that clicks, as the project tells unique yet recognisable stories of journeys between people, communities, artists and curators. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    10 am–10 pm, Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid. Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);

  • 11:00 - 14:00 THEATRICAL TOUR OF KAUNAS BIENNIAL Meeting point: Soboras (Laisvės Avenue, Kaunas)
    During the opening weekend of "Kaunas - European Capital of Culture 2022", the characters of the augmented reality guide of the exhibition "MagiC Carpets Landed" will recover. This interactive game will bring to life magical carpets, pirates and other fantastic characters and will engage in a direct dialogue with the actors to answer how Europe can be better, brighter, more modern. The tour will start at the Sobor and travel along Laisvės Avenue to Kaunas Picture Gallery, gradually forgetting the tools of the modern and contemporary world and empathizing with the New Europe-Erab environment. Registration for the tour: [email protected] Organizer: Kaunas Biennial

    11 am and 2 pm

  • 11:00 - 16:00 EXHIBITION “STORIES OF THE HOUSE” Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas (Vilniaus street 33)
    It’s time to see the Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania with different eyes. The story of this palace dates back to when the building was the residence of the Governor of Kaunas; it was later visited by the German Kaiser. The palace has witnessed many dramas – ups, downs and wars – of Kaunas and the whole of Lithuania over nearly two hundred years. It is the crossroad of all our history, keeping its secrets in the shade of the garden. Organizer: Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas
  • 11:00 - 17:00 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: EMILIJA ŠKARNULYTĖ “ABSOLUTE DATING” Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Zoology Museum, Laisvės av. 106
    Emilija Škarnulytė’s immersive installation is inspired by the Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum’s displays. For her performative, cinematic piece she brings together the poetic and scientific to create a sensory experience that investigates the philosophical concept of Deep Time and events on a geological scale. This story of survival through time, unfolds with the choreography of artificial lights and sounds. Škarnulytė’s work evokes time travel and can be understood as a form of archeology of the future. Here, she investigates the unknown, including pre- and post-human evolution and adaptation, the current intersecting structures of power and the devastating effects of climate change. We recommend to visit the performative installation on 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00

    11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 Paid

  • 11:00 - 18:00 EXHIBITION “ARNO FUNK[TIONALISM]” A. and P. Galaunė House-Museum (Vydūno alley 2)
    The exhibition is dedicated to one of the most exciting and mysterious architects, engineers and interior designers of the interwar period, Arnas Funkas (1898-1957). He implemented the principles of functionalism in residential and public architecture in Kaunas. The exhibition presents the architect’s work and the principles of architecture and interiors of buildings of that period, which highlighted and shaped the uniqueness of Kaunas architectural landscape. Organizer:

    Paid

  • 12:00 - 13:30 STREET PERFORMANCE BY “PINOKEYS” Meet at the yard of Kaunas City Chamber Theatre (Kęstučio street 74A)
    Passers-by and spectators will be treated to special performances in seven different locations in Kaunas. Artists and people with disabilities have joined forces in the project's creative process, aiming to empower and involve all creative people in professional performing arts, regardless of any barriers or challenges posed by disability. Organizer: Kaunas City Chamber Theatre
  • 12:00 - 15:00 INTERACTIVE ROLE-PLAYING GAME “LARP” Kaunas County Public Library, K. Donelaičio street 8
    The library invites you to get acquainted with an even broader range of mythical creatures by playing the interactive role-playing game “Larp”, hosted by the “Nordic Larp” enthusiast Andrius Ūdra. Registration: http://www.kvb.lt/ Organizer: Kaunas County Public Library
  • 12:00 - 16:00 PERFORMANCE “SILENCE? IT’S OKAY…” Kaunas Artists’ House (Putvinskio street 56)
    The play is about the daily experiences and painful experiences of a deaf girl, Saulė, growing up in a hearing world. Everything changes when the girl meets a new friend, sign language; this becomes salvation for the girl trapped in silence, while it is just the beginning in real life. The play is performed in silence to give the audience a better understanding of the girl’s world, with deaf actors playing the leading roles. The play is based on Lorraine Aseltine’s book “I’m Deaf and It’s Okay” Organizer: Kaunas Deaf Youth Organization

    12 pm and 4 pm

  • 12:00 - 17:00 WORKSHOP “THE CARPET OF THE MYTHICAL BEAST” Kaunas Cultural Centre (Vytauto pr. 79)
    See how the mysterious meadow is born and grows during an open workshop. Here, using yarns donated by Kaunasians, a carpet – the resting place of the Mythical Beast of Kaunas – will be knitted, crocheted, knotted, sewn and woven on large tapestry looms. The workshop will be lead by Agnietė Janušaitė-Vitkūnienė, Danguolė Čachavičienė, Kristina Petrauskienė, Birutė Sarapienė, Renata Laurinavičiūtė. Organizer: Kaunas Cultural Centre
  • 13:00 - 14:30 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: TOUR AT THE HOUSE OF BASKETBALL The House of Basketball, Santakos srt. 11
    The 13th Kaunas Biennial “Once Upon Another Time... gyveno jie jau kitaip“ offers a reflection on current global situations by exploring stories of human resilience and adaptation. The exhibition investigates myths and fictions associated with transformation, as well as lived personal and communal tales of survival. Folktales, fables and legends exist in every culture around the world. These stories serve to entertain, educate and even instill moral values. In recent times, chronicles of real and imagined events have evolved to include historical, cultural, political and even personal references. The special tour of the exposition at the House of Basketball with the Kaunas Biennial team: 22nd of January 13:00-14:40 the tour led by the director of the Kaunas Biennial, curator Neringa Kulik 23rd of January 13:00-14:40 the tour led by the project manager of the Kaunas Biennial, art critic Brigita Bareikyte. Tickets at the House of Basketball. Tours in Lithuanian language. Registration: [email protected]

    13:00–14:30 Paid

  • 13:00 - 13:40 PERFORMANCE “BUTOH. MOVEMENTS OF MEMORY” The underground passage of Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio street 16)
    The performance of butoh choreography by four dancers will be an engaging experience, inviting us to feel the world around us and ourselves, to respond in movement to the unfolding of history and its wounds. Butoh is a modern dance genre that emerged in the 1960s. It is characterised by strong tragic emotions, slow movements, and a desire to get closer to the original energy. Combining these genre traits, the performance “Butoh. Movements of Memory” invites to explore the theme of the Holocaust through the art of movement. The choreography is by Tebby W. T. Ramasike, a dancer and choreographer from South Africa. The performance of the choreographer himself will take place in September 2022 at the Kaunas IX Fort Museum. Organizer: Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum

    1:00pm, 1:20 pm, 1:40 pm

  • 15:00 - 19:00 INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library (Laisvės Avenue 57)
    The creators of this interactive art installation invite you to look at language, sentences and the ordinary meanings of words from a new perspective. Here you will meet a robot poet who will create a unique work inspired by your facial features. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence algorithms will interpret classic literary texts from the library’s archives and put them into new variations. Organizer: Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library
  • 15:00 - DANCE WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE “CONTEMPORARY HEROES” Kaunas Cultural Centre (Vytauto pr. 79)
    The workshop for seniors and people with special needs will culminate in the presentation of a dance performance. Project is curated by known dancers Marius Pinigis and Mantas Stabačinskas. Organizer: Kaunas Cultural Centre
  • 15:00 - 18:00 EXPERIENTIAL INSTALLATION “FIRST STOP: LITTLE PARIS” Bar “Mažasis Paryžius” (K. Donelaičio street 42-1)
    A sneak peek at a documentary theatre performance “Taxi” will occur in a bar founded in the first years of the restored independence, which was once a favourite of Kaunas taxi drivers. You will have the opportunity to meet the participants of the documentary performance and share your memories and experiences of taking a cab in Kaunas. Organizer: art agency „ArtScape“
  • 15:30 - 17:30 CONCERTS “MUSIC ART DECO” Kaunas State Philharmonic (E. Ožerškienės street 12); Registration: www.kaunofilharmonija.lt
    Kaunas State Philharmonic will invite Kaunas residents and visitors to try their hand at singing together with the Kaunas State Choir. Repetitive melodies, memorable lyrics and the conductor’s precise movements will make everyone feel like a real singer, if only for a short while! Organizer: Kaunas State Philharmonic

    3:30 pm; 4:30 pm; 5:30 pm

  • 16:00 - 17:00 INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE Kaunas Cultural Centre (Vytauto pr. 79)
    The interactive performance “Uprising” will combine different periods, musical styles, and performance techniques linked by contemporary experimental electronic music and musical technologies. Organizer: Kaunas Cultural Centre

    4 pm and 5 pm

  • 16:00 - 17:30 POETRY AND MUSIC SYNTHESIS “LOUD WORDS” Vytautas Magnus University, Main hall (S. Daukanto street 28)
    Vytautas Magnus University and the Kaunas Literature Week festival will start the year with an event dedicated to the synthesis of poetry and music. The event will feature the renowned Cuban poet and musician Omar Perez, who accompanies his poems with a drum, weaving lyricism, humour, and salsa rhythms into an inimitable artistic fusion. The event will also feature Lithuania’s most prominent artist in this field, National Prize winner Rolandas Rastauskas, who will present his poetry for the first time together with guitar virtuoso Juozas Milašius. The event will be opened and set in motion by the young poet Greta Ambrazaitė (kog leval). Organizer: Vytautas Magnus University and Kaunas Literature Week Festival
  • 16:00 - 18:00 THE NOVI SAD AVANT-GARDE EXHIBITION Kaunas Gallery (Vilnius street 2)
    The exhibition is part of the Novi Sad 2022 programme. The Serbian Avant-Garde exhibition presents the development of conceptual art in Novi Sad. Visitors will explore the works of artists and groups active in Novi Sad in the 1960s and 1970s and the echoes of their continuity today. The curators of the exhibition are Sanja Kojić, Zoran Pantelić, Agnė Narušytė. Organizer: Kaunas Gallery
  • 16:00 - 18:30 EXHIBITION BY MARTINE FEIPEL AND JEAN BECHAMEIL (LU) Gallery “Meno parkas” (Rotušės square 27)
    The duo of Martine Feipel and Jean Bechameil (LU) allows the imagination, feelings of instability and allogeneity to flourish in their works, even though the reality of their art is a controlled and defined contemporary world. In this exhibition, the artists explore the utopias that have shaped the 20th-century worldview, loaded with symbols that glorify industry, while critically examining the situation we find ourselves in. The exhibition is part of the Esch 2022 programme. Organizer: Gallery “Meno parkas”
  • 16:00 - 22:00 PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION “COMMANDANT’S BUNKER / TO THE CONTEMPORARY FORTRESS” Perkūno alley 2A (follow the directions at Parodos street and Vytautas park)
    A mysterious place in the city centre will open its gates for visitors for the first time. The Commandant’s bunker will be the scene of an uprising – a transformation from a Tsarist fortress to a modern bastion of freedom. With bonfires and contemporary music, the bunker’s accesses will invite everyone to revolt and step into the Contemporary Capital together with the community of Kaunas Fortress. Organizer: Kaunas Fortress Park
  • 16:00 - 23:00 LIGHT AND SOUND MYSTERY he building and garden of Kaunas State Musical Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 91)
    Kaunas State Musical Theatre has prepared a festive programme that will feature a collage of operas, operettas, and musicals, synthesised with light and colour installation on the theatre’s facade. The hour-long mystery will be broadcast intermittently. Organizer: Kaunas State Musical Theatre
  • 20:30 - 00:00 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “MODERNISM FOR THE FUTURE 360/365” Kaunas Central Post Office (Laisvės Avenue 102)
    The collective show is one of the European Capital of Culture’s opening cycle highlights. It features more than 20 artists and architects from five countries. “Modernism for the Future 360/365” addresses the fate of the heritage of modernism in contemporary European cities. It aims to reveal the value and appeal of this architectural style to the contemporary viewer, the citizen, the professional and the amateur. With this exhibition, Kaunas demonstrates its leadership in the field of modernist heritage. It definitively establishes itself as one of the world’s centres for the study, promotion and attraction of modernism. The Curator of the Exhibition – Virginija Vitkienė. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    Paid

  • 18:00 - THE HOLY MASS FOR „KAUNAS – EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2022" Kaunas Christ's Resurrection Basilica
    The holy Mass for „Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022" at Kaunas Christ's Resurrection Basilica. The mass will be conducted by Archbishop of Kaunas Kęstutis Kėvalas

    6pm

  • 20:22 - 20:30 THE SOUNDS OF KAUNAS‘ CHURCHES BELLS, INVITING TO JOIN THE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY All Kaunas’ churches
    Just after the opening ceremony and greetings, the bells of all Kaunas city churches will start to ring at 20:22. It is a symbolic time, which refers to the year of Kaunas – the European Capital of Culture. It will be like the united invitation to go to the city, participate in cultural activities and celebrate the historical years for Kaunas and the whole of Lithuania.

    20:22-20:30

  • 20:30 - 22:00 PERFORMANCE OF MUSIC AND AERIAL ACROBATICS Kaunas “Akropolis” mall (Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 49)
    The mall of Kaunas Akropolis invites us to celebrate the year of Kaunas European Capital of Culture together. In the halls of the shopping centre, you will hear chords of contemporary academic music by composer Jievaras Jasinskis, conducted by Vytautas Magnus University Chamber Orchestra and conductor Vytautas Lukočius. The music sounds will be accompanied and complemented, especially for this occasion, by a composition created by contemporary circus artists from Lithuania and Estonia. Together with the orchestra, the air acrobats will welcome visitors to become one big European scene. Organizer: Kaunas „Akropolis“
  • 20:30 - 22:00 YOKO ONO’S INSTALLATION “EX IT” Bank of Lithuania (Maironio street 25)
    Everyone recognises Yoko Ono as a non-conformist in the art world. The music producer, a prominent figure on the New York art scene and wife of John Lennon, was once at the origins of Fluxus, together with Maciunas. During the opening weekend of Kaunas 2022, Yoko Ono’s massive installation “Ex It” will launch in the historic palace of the Bank of Lithuania. Organizer: Contemporary Art Center, Kaunas 2022
  • 20:30 - 23:00 LIGHT AND VIDEO INSTALLATIONS BASED ON FILM “FOLDS/PLEATS” Romuva cinema (Laisvės Avenue 54); “Pienocentras” building (Laisvės Avenue 55);
    It is quite possible this film will make Kaunas world famous. When Irish artist and filmmaker Aideen Barry saw Kaunas, she was speechless. The result of Aideen’s fascination with Kaunas is “Folds/Pleats”, a 64-minute silent film she made with the community of Kaunas. It is not just another story about Kaunas. It is in itself an exceptional work of art, transcending tradition. The illuminated buildings of Kaunas city centre will invite you for a sneak peek, while the premiere of Aideen Barry’s film is scheduled for June 2022. Organizer:
  • 20:30 - 23:00 ICE SCULPTURE INSTALLATION AND DANCE PERFORMANCES Nepriklausomybės square
    A breathtaking installation of ice sculptures, surrounded by dance performances and sounds of nature and techno, will reveal hints of the upcoming AUDRA (Storm) contemporary city festival. The show presented by Kaunas 2022 youth programme “Rising Kaunas” is created by artist Rūta Palionytė and dancer and choreographer Mantas Stabačinskas, together with actress Gintaras Šmigelskytė, as well as the duo Šarūnas Šimaitis and Mamiko Motto, representing Lizdas nightclub and GASS Records. Organizer:
  • 20:30 - 23:00 AUDIOVISUAL PERFORMANCE KTU II Palace (K. Donelaičio street 20)
    Let us all, as one, awaken the Beast within us! Let’s take our wooden mallets and make some noise. In the KTU II Palace courtyard, everyone is invited to wake up Kaunas and Kaunas district with a noisy instrument created for this event. What a time to be loud and lively! The sound installation "Tabalai" is created by the multi-instrumentalist Donatas Bielkauskas-Donis, and we will wake the Beast with Kristijonu Lučinsku, Viktoru Rubežu, and dance group ULNA. Organizer: Kaunas 2022
  • 20:30 - 23:00 LIVE INSTALLATION OF LIGHT AND CHORAL MUSIC Kaunas Christ’s Resurrection Basilica (Žemaičių street 31A)
    As soon as the main part of the grand opening event is over, this place will become a beacon, a guiding star for those determined to experience the city. The beam of light will support the clouds and be visible from the furthest reaches of the city, while spectacular installations will adorn not only the façade of the church but also the interior. The final accent of the celebration and its musical performance will be entrusted to the Kaunas State Choir. Organizer:
  • 17:30 - 22:00 WILLIAM KENTRIDGE‘S EXHIBITION “WHAT WE DON’T REMEMBER” National M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art (V. Putvinskio street 55)
    If you need one reason to visit Kaunas in 2022, this is it. The exhibition by contemporary art genius William Kentridge will put the city on the European cultural map for a long time. The artist invites us to enter into a dialogue with ourselves. “What We Don’t Remember” is an exhibition that aims to connect the scattered fragments of historical events into meaningful mosaics, like a mirror that reflects those who look at it. Political, civic and social themes are hallmarks of Kentridge’s work. The artist brilliantly combines incisive content with a powerful aesthetic, shattering the viewer's preconceptions or stereotypical attitudes. The Curator of the Exhibition – Virginija Vitkienė. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    Paid

  • 20:30 - 01:00 SONIC FIRE Vienybė Square
    Vienybė Square will become the symbolic halfway point to the Christ’s Resurrection Basilica, the last stop of the first part of the trilogy. With the city's game almost over, it will be an ideal place to take a break, warm-up and refresh. For all of the above, we’re building a musical stage.
  • 20:30 - 01:00 SLEEPING BEAST V. Putvinskio street (near by the funicular and Šilelis stairs)
    Walking along V. Putvinskio Street, a beast that slumbers and keeps waking up from the bustle of the city will greet you at the funicular – look for an installation of light and sound. The stairs leading to the Christ’s Resurrection Basilica (“Šilelis” stairs) will turn into the body of a giant beast. Organizer:
  • 20:45 - 23:00 KAUNAS CANTATA Windows of cafés on Laisvės Avenue (“Kauno viešbutis”- Laisvės av. 79,”400 laipsnių”-Laisvės av. 86, “101 kepyklėlė”-Laisvės av. 87, “Meet and Taste”-Laisvės av. 90)
    The windows of the cafés on Laisvės Avenue will become miniature stages for excerpts from a cantata by the South African composer, Philip Miller. The world premiere of Kaunas Cantata will take place in autumn 2022. The cantata is an immersive experience of music and visual projections, inviting the audience to delve into the city’s multi-century past and complex history. Excerpts from the cantata will be performed by the Sejny Theatre Klezmer Orchestra, singer Rafael Karpis, Bella Shirin, Student string orchestra and Kaunas choir singers. The musical composition is the result of a collaboration with visual artist Jenny Kagan (UK), director Chris Baldwin (UK) and local music communities.
  • 21:00 - 22:00 MAGIC CARPETS LANDED: WEEKEND AT THE GALLERY Kaunas Picture Gallery, K. Donelaičio str. 16
    International contemporary art exhibition “MagiC Carpets Landed” closing just in time for the official grand opening of the Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022. We invite the audience to experience the artwork during the special activities on the 22nd of January from 9 PM: Interactive installation by Aistė Jančiūtė (Lithuania); Creative workshops by the Architecture agency 0101 (France); Jacopo Natoli (Italy) workshop “I am where I am fine”. Activated artworks are the part of the exhibition “MagiC Carpets Landed” exposition at the Kaunas Picture Gallery.

    21:00–22:00 Paid

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RAISING THE CURTAIN OF THE CITY:OPENING EXHIBITIONS AND PARTNER EVENTS

Dozens of Kaunas 2022 programme creators and partners are preparing for the weekend of the first part of the Contemporary Myth of Kaunas Trilogy. The city’s museums, galleries, showcases and completely unexpected spaces will open up to art and culture and invite everyone to discover new exhibitions, refreshing installations, spectacular performances, and exclusive sneak peeks to the premieres that will take place only later in 2022.

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  • - EXHIBITION “LITHUANIAN DESIGN: FROM TEMPORARY TO CONTEMPORARY” Various locations: Kaunas City Center
    An exhibition of design artefacts in the showcases of central Kaunas is actually the story of the development of Lithuanian design. Curated by Sonata Šulcė, the show features furniture, graphic design, lighting, textiles, and the most influential designers. The story of Lithuanian design is divided into several critical periods: the interwar period, the Soviet era and today, all of which will be presented in the exhibition. Organiser:

    Showcases of buildings at Laisvės Avenue (Caif Cafe (the crossroad of K. Donelaičio and Gedmino streets) ; Kaunas Prosecutor's Office (Maironio street 30); Kaunas Regional Court (Mickevičiaus street 18); Lithuanian Army Logistics Service Office (Gedimino street 19) ; The Central Bookstore (Laisvės Avenue 81); The National Kaunas Drama Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 71); Spurginė (Laisvės Avenue 84); Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas zoology museum (Laisvės Avenue 106); Kaunas District Court (Laisvės Avenue 103); Kaunas Regional Prosecutor's office (Laisvės Avenue 32); Glasses On (Laisvės Avenue 30); Pharmacy “Vilties” (Laisvės Avenue 100);

  • - INSTALLATION OF “KOSMOS THEATRE” Facade of Kaunas Interrogation Isolator (A. Mickevičiaus street 11) ; Hotel Moxy Kaunas Center (Maironio street 21); Kaunas Garrison House (A. Mickevičiaus street 19);
    Kosmos Theatre, a collective of young artists, will present an intriguing installation of old cars in different locations around the city. It’s a kind of imaginary time machine, a provocative artistic installation that will raise questions related to the city’s history. It will also present Kosmos Theatre’s new project, a mobile app for artistic-historical itineraries called KOSMOS APP. Download mobile app here: www.kosmostheatre.com/app Organizer: Kosmos Theatre
  • 10:00 - 14:00 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP “ANIMATION LABORATORY OF V. STAREVIČIUS” Kaunas State Puppet Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 87A) Register by calling 8 647 83137
    Together with Audrius Bartninkas, constructor-puppeteer of Kaunas State Puppet Theatre, we will invite the little film enthusiasts to get acquainted with the history of animation: from the most popular animated films currently shown on cinema screens and television to the origins of animation and the freeze-frame technique, pioneered by Vladislovas Starevičius, an artist who was once based in Kaunas. The workshops are for children aged 7-11. Register by calling 8 647 83137 Organizer: Kaunas Cinema “Romuva”

    10 am–11 am; 11:30 am–12:30 pm; 1 pm–2 pm

  • 10:00 - 18:00 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “MODERNISM FOR THE FUTURE 360/365” Kaunas Central Post Office (Laisvės Avenue 102)
    The collective show is one of the European Capital of Culture’s opening cycle highlights. It features more than 20 artists and architects from five countries. “Modernism for the Future 360/365” addresses the fate of the heritage of modernism in contemporary European cities. It aims to reveal the value and appeal of this architectural style to the contemporary viewer, the citizen, the professional and the amateur. With this exhibition, Kaunas demonstrates its leadership in the field of modernist heritage. It definitively establishes itself as one of the world’s centres for the study, promotion and attraction of modernism. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    Paid

  • 10:00 - 18:00 WILLIAM KENTRIDGE‘S EXHIBITION “WHAT WE DON’T REMEMBER” National M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art (V. Putvinskio street 55)
    If you need one reason to visit Kaunas in 2022, this is it. The exhibition by contemporary art genius William Kentridge will put the city on the European cultural map for a long time. The artist invites us to enter into a dialogue with ourselves. “What We Don’t Remember” is an exhibition that aims to connect the scattered fragments of historical events into meaningful mosaics, like a mirror that reflects those who look at it. Political, civic and social themes are hallmarks of Kentridge’s work. The artist brilliantly combines incisive content with a powerful aesthetic, shattering the viewer's preconceptions or stereotypical attitudes. The Curator of the Exhibition – Virginija Vitkienė. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    Paid

  • 10:00 - 19:00 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL “ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME... GYVENO JIE JAU KITAIP” House of Basketball, Santakos street 11; A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64; Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue 106;
    The biennial exhibition features works by 23 international artists and groups of artists exploring myths and fairy tales, as well as personal and communal stories of survival and transformation. Visiting contemporary art objects in unusual places is a journey through Kaunas and the story of human survival expressed in novel ways. Organizer: Kaunas Biennial

    11 am–7 pm (House of Basketball, Santakos street 11); 11 am–5 pm (A. A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum, V. Putvinskio street 64); 10 am–6 pm (Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology, Laisvės Avenue 106); Paid

  • 11:00 - 14:00 THEATRICAL TOUR OF KAUNAS BIENNIAL Meeting point: Soboras (Laisvės Avenue, Kaunas)
    During the opening weekend of "Kaunas - European Capital of Culture 2022", the characters of the augmented reality guide of the exhibition "MagiC Carpets Landed" will recover. This interactive game will bring to life magical carpets, pirates and other fantastic characters and will engage in a direct dialogue with the actors to answer how Europe can be better, brighter, more modern. The tour will start at the Sobor and travel along Laisvės Avenue to Kaunas Picture Gallery, gradually forgetting the tools of the modern and contemporary world and empathizing with the New Europe-Erab environment. Registration for the tour: [email protected] Organizer: Kaunas Biennial

    11 am and 2 pm

  • 10:00 - 14:00 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP “ANIMATION LABORATORY OF V. STAREVIČIUS” Kaunas State Puppet Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 87A)
    Together with Audrius Bartninkas, constructor-puppeteer of Kaunas State Puppet Theatre, we will invite the little film enthusiasts to get acquainted with the history of animation: from the most popular animated films currently shown on cinema screens and television to the origins of animation and the freeze-frame technique, pioneered by Vladislovas Starevičius, an artist who was once based in Kaunas. The workshops are for children aged 7-11. Register by calling 8 647 83137 Organizer: Kaunas Cinema “Romuva”

    0 am–11 am; 11:30 am–12:30 pm; 1 pm–2 pm

  • 10:00 - 14:00 EXHIBITION OF MY(S)THICAL CREATURES “THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST OF KAUNAS” BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST OF KAUNAS” Kaunas County Public Library, Events hall, K. Donelaičio street 8
    The Mythical Beast of Kaunas is not alone; it belongs to the subculture of mythical creatures. The highlight of this event is an exhibition of sculptures of my(s)tical creatures. that have answered the call of the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. At least five creatures will be presented, including Kaukas, Cerberis, Phoenix, Slibin and Basilisk. The creatures were created by artists Ala Volko
  • 11:00 - 16:00 EXHIBITION “STORIES OF THE HOUSE” Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas (Vilniaus street 33)
    It’s time to see the Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania with different eyes. The story of this palace dates back to when the building was the residence of the Governor of Kaunas; it was later visited by the German Kaiser. The palace has witnessed many dramas – ups, downs and wars – of Kaunas and the whole of Lithuania over nearly two hundred years. It is the crossroad of all our history, keeping its secrets in the shade of the garden. Organizer: Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania in Kaunas (Vilniaus street 33)
  • 11:00 - 16:00 EXHIBITION BY MARTINE FEIPEL AND JEAN BECHAMEIL (LU) Gallery “Meno parkas” (Rotušės square 27)
    The duo of Martine Feipel and Jean Bechameil (LU) allows the imagination, feelings of instability and allogeneity to flourish in their works, even though the reality of their art is a controlled and defined contemporary world. In this exhibition, the artists explore the utopias that have shaped the 20th-century worldview, loaded with symbols that glorify industry, while critically examining the situation we find ourselves in. The exhibition is part of the Esch 2022 programme. Organizer: Gallery “Meno parkas”
  • 11:00 - 17:00 THE NOVI SAD AVANT-GARDE EXHIBITION Kaunas Gallery (Vilniaus street 2)
    The exhibition is part of the Novi Sad 2022 programme The Serbian Avant-Garde exhibition presents the development of conceptual art in Novi Sad. Visitors will explore the works of artists and groups active in Novi Sad in the 1960s and 1970s and the echoes of their continuity today. The curators of the exhibition are Sanja Kojić, Zoran Pantelić, Agnė Narušytė. Organizer: Kaunas Gallery
  • 11:00 - 18:00 EXHIBITION “ARNO FUNK[TIONALISM]” A. and P. Galaunė House-Museum (Vydūno alley 2)
    The exhibition is dedicated to one of the most exciting and mysterious architects, engineers and interior designers of the interwar period, Arnas Funkas (1898-1957). He implemented the principles of functionalism in residential and public architecture in Kaunas. The exhibition presents the architect’s work and the principles of architecture and interiors of buildings of that period, which highlighted and shaped the uniqueness of Kaunas architectural landscape.

    Paid

  • 12:00 - 16:00 INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library (Laisvės Avenue 57)
    The creators of this interactive art installation invite you to look at language, sentences and the ordinary meanings of words from a new perspective. Here you will meet a robot poet who will create a unique work inspired by your facial features. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence algorithms will interpret classic literary texts from the library’s archives and put them into new variations. Organizer: Kaunas Vincas Kudirka Public Library
  • 12:00 - 17:00 EXHIBITION “MAGIC CARPETS LANDED” Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid. Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);
    The international exhibition is one of the oldest projects of Kaunas 2022, developed across Europe over four years. Be sure to see it and find something that clicks, as the project tells unique yet recognisable stories of journeys between people, communities, artists and curators. Organizer: Kaunas 2022

    12 am–5 pm, Kaunas Picture Gallery (K. Donelaičio street 16). Paid. Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio street 16);

  • 12:00 - 17:00 WORKSHOP “THE CARPET OF THE MYTHICAL BEAST” Kaunas Cultural Center, Small hall (Vytauto pr. 79)
    See how the mysterious meadow is born and grows during an open workshop. Here, using yarns donated by Kaunasians, a carpet – the resting place of the Mythical Beast of Kaunas – will be knitted, crocheted, knotted, sewn and woven on large tapestry looms. The workshop will be lead by Agnietė Janušaitė-Vitkūnienė, Danguolė Čachavičienė, Kristina Petrauskienė, Birutė Sarapienė, Renata Laurinavičiūtė. Organizer: Kaunas Cultural Center
  • 13:00 - 14:30 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: TOUR AT THE HOUSE OF BASKETBALL The House of Basketball, Santakos srt. 11
    The 13th Kaunas Biennial “Once Upon Another Time... gyveno jie jau kitaip“ offers a reflection on current global situations by exploring stories of human resilience and adaptation. The exhibition investigates myths and fictions associated with transformation, as well as lived personal and communal tales of survival. Folktales, fables and legends exist in every culture around the world. These stories serve to entertain, educate and even instill moral values. In recent times, chronicles of real and imagined events have evolved to include historical, cultural, political and even personal references. The special tour of the exposition at the House of Basketball with the Kaunas Biennial team: 22nd of January 13:00-14:40 the tour led by the director of the Kaunas Biennial, curator Neringa Kulik 23rd of January 13:00-14:40 the tour led by the project manager of the Kaunas Biennial, art critic Brigita Bareikyte. Tickets at the House of Basketball. Tours in Lithuanian language. Registration: [email protected]

    13:00–14:30 Paid

  • 14:00 - 18:00 IMPROVISED MUSIC WORKSHOP Kaunas Artists’ House (V. Putvinskio str. 56)
    The event will introduce improvised music, its methodology and aesthetic expression to people with a musical background, young musicians, performers and educators. The workshop will be presented by lecturers of „Jazz academy” dėstytojai Arnas Mikalkėnas, Mindaugas Apulskis ir Kristupas Gikas. Organizer: „Jazz Academy”
  • 14:00 - 18:00 PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION “COMMANDANT’S BUNKER / TO THE CONTEMPORARY FORTRESS” Perkūno al. 2A, follow the directions at Parodos street St. and Vytautas park
    A mysterious place in the city centre will open its gates for visitors for the first time. The Commandant’s bunker will be the scene of an uprising – a transformation from a Tsarist fortress to a modern bastion of freedom. With bonfires and contemporary music, the bunker’s accesses will invite everyone to revolt and step into the Contemporary Capital together with the community of Kaunas Fortress. Organizer: Kaunas Fortress Park
  • 15:00 - 17:00 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: ISUMA FILM PROGRAMME Kaunas National Puppet Theater, Laisvės av. 87A.
    The 13th Kaunas Biennial “Once Upon Another Time... gyveno jie jau kitaip” presents the special film programme by ISUMA (Canada). The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Drama • 1h 53m • 2006 Tickets at the Kaunas National Puppet Theater The special online programme is available at the filmai.bienale.lt

    15.00–17.00 Paid

  • 16:00 - 23:00 LIGHT AND SOUND MYSTERY The building and garden of Kaunas State Musical Theatre (Laisvės Avenue 93)
    Kaunas State Musical Theatre has prepared a festive programme that will feature a collage of operas, operettas, and musicals, synthesised with light and colour installation on the theatre’s facade. The hour-long mystery will be broadcast intermittently. Organizer: Kaunas State Musical Theatre
  • 17:00 - 21:00 EXPERIENTIAL INSTALLATION “FIRST STOP: LITTLE PARIS” Bar “Mažasis Paryžius” (K. Donelaičio 42-1)
    A sneak peek at a documentary theatre performance “Taxi” will occur in a bar founded in the first years of the restored independence, which was once a favourite of Kaunas taxi drivers. You will have the opportunity to meet the participants of the documentary performance and share your memories and experiences of taking a cab in Kaunas. Organizer: art agency „ArtScape“
  • 17:30 - 19:30 THE 13TH KAUNAS BIENNIAL: ISUMA FILM PROGRAMME Kaunas National Puppet Theater, Laisvės av. 87A
    The 13th Kaunas Biennial “Once Upon Another Time... gyveno jie jau kitaip” presents the special film programme by ISUMA (Canada). One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk Drama • 1h 52m • 2019 Tickets at the Kaunas National Puppet Theater The special online programme is available at the filmai.bienale.lt

    17.30–19.30 Paid

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The grand opening event will start on January 22 at 7:30 p.m. (Lithuania time) nearby Kaunas “Žalgiris” arena. The event duration is ~1 hour.

Yes, the event is free of charge, but the attendees of the event should purchase a free registration ticket: HERE.

People are able to enter the zone of the event are able from 5:30 p.m.

Yes, a person who has purchased a free registration ticket online must present a ticket and a valid National Covid-19 Certificate (or the alternative document) to the organizers when entering the event area.

Organizers highlight that the event will take place outside, therefore attendees should choose clothes according to the temperature and weather conditions at that time. It is recommended to wear warm, winter season clothes, which protects from low temperature, wind, rain, snow or other bad weather conditions.

How can they reach the event in more comfortable way? People who would like to enter the sector dedicated to persons with special needs should not only provide the ticket, National COVID-19 Certificate (or alternative documents) but The Disability Certificate of The Certificate of Special Needs. Trained volunteers will assist attendees in this sector. People with special needs are welcome to use free of charge transportation services provided by “Socialinis taksi” by filling the registration form – https://bit.ly/Socialinis-taksi-Kaunas2022 or by calling +370 687 440 01, (workdays, from 9 AM to 6 PM)

Yes, the event will be broadcast on LRT television and the internet – LRT.lt Mediateka.

From January 22 the road section of Karalius Mindaugas prospect from M. K. Čiurlionis bridge to Birštonas street will be closed. Moreover, in the period of January 22-23, the traffic in these streets will be closed as well: The map of traffic and closed streets: information wil be updated soon

The map of the event with directions will be emailed to everyone who has purchased free registration tickets. Attendees can only enter their sector (which is indicated on the ticket) through the gate of that sector.

In the city centre just after the event there are planned many cultural activities, including The Beast of Kaunas City Secrets game. The detailed programme of the opening events can be found here: www.kaunas2022.eu/sukilimas

Most of these activities are free of charge. However, in the detailed programme of the opening weekend events, the note “Paid” is added to the paid events.

Look for The Beast of Kaunas City Secrets game in the event area of the INFO points (you can download the map HERE). On the map, there are listed locations where you can find the letters of the Beast. Going through these locations, you have to collect them and in this way form the sentence. The first 1000 winners formed the correct sentence will be awarded Kaunas 2022 prizes. The detailed instructions are listed on the map.

Yes, the opening events in the city centre will continue the next day on January 23rd. The detailed programme of the opening events can be found here: www.kaunas2022.eu/sukilimas

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