Weekend 22.05. – 24.05.15 – Where to go and what to do in Łódź

The weekend is upon us and if you have not made any plans yet, perhaps the below list of events and happenings will help you to get through the weekend in Łódź without the chance of boredom.

Friday 22.05.2015

Concert by Marcin Wyrostek at the Muzeum Miasta Łodzi
19:00 – Muzeum Miasta Łodzi – ul. Ogrodowa 15

Marcin Wyrostek presents a mix of sensual tango, Balkan and Celtic music from his latest album “For Alice”, which he dedicated to his wife.

Admission: 50 PLN

Riff Raff Classic Hits
20:00 – Riff Raff – Roosevelta 10

Riff Raff takes you back to the unforgettable ’80s, when bands like Modern Talking, Roxette, Queen, U2, Pet Shop Boys, Guns N’ Roses, The Police and Metallica started their careers. At the party there will also be well-known and loved hits from the 60s and 70s, including Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles! Absorb the amazing atmosphere of the hits and join the party!

Admission: Free of charge

“The Melons” @ Irish Pub 77
22:00 – Irish Pub – Piotrkowska 77

The Melons will provide guests in Irish Pub with live music downstairs from the main entrance. Starts at 22:00.

Admission is free of charge

23.05.2015

ParkRun in Park Poniatowskiego
09:00 – Park Poniatowskiego

Every Saturday runners gather for a free run over a distance of 5 km timed. Start of the run is at 9.00. Meeting point before the run is at the parking lot on ul. Inżynierskiej at 8.45.

Movie “Wiek Adaline” – The age of Adeline
14:00 & 19:00 – Kino Charlie – Piotrkowska 203/205

After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever. (C) Lionsgate

Admission: 22 PLN

Business Flash Mob
15:00 – Manufaktura

If you like dance and movement as well the corporate world of business and management, this might be for you. Join this flash mob dance at Manufaktura to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the University of Lodz.

Admission and taking part is free of charge

The Badji Band
20:00 – Lokal – Pasaż Schillera

What you need to do to fluently play the cortex (West African harp)? You have to work very hard to practice, or be born into a family of griots and practice even harder!

That’s what happened in the case of Senegalese musician Ablaye Badji. Born in the region of Cassamance he grew up surrounded by the music of his ancestors. Since childhood, he tried to play different instruments.

He will present his new album and after the concert, Afroparty till dawn.

House Me Baby
22:00 – Lordi’s Club

House Me Baby, crazy Saturday night at Lordi’s.
Guest DJ’s from the Krakow Club Scene

x Cruzz (Frantic Club, Krk)
x Zibi.
x CJ (Lordi’s Club Resident)

After Party starts at 4:00am.

8th Sailing Picnic in Łódź
11:00 – Stawy Stefańskiego

Join the 8th Sailing Picnic in Łódź on Sunday Morning. Opening of the season and kayak regatta are on the menu.

Visit Łódź – Guided Tours on Piotrkowska
14:-00 – Tourist Office Łódź – ul. Piotrkowska 87

Piotrkowska and immediate surroundings – Monument history
The most representative street of Łódź.
This is where the legacy “Promised Land” is intertwined with modernity and design. Join the free guided tour.
Duration: approx. 2 hrs

Karaoke in Antrakt
18:00 – Club Antrakt – Zachodnia 95

Every Sunday from 18.00 until the last guest …
Do you like to sing? Do you like to dance?
Karaoke combined with disco tunes! On this day, the songs are played on request!
Half an hour of singing, half an hour of dancing !!!
Lots of competitions and prizes to be won !!!