Weekend Trending in Bucharest, May 10-11: marathon through the city, cat exhibition, jazz in the church, Oltenic rock at the cob and the horror play
We face a rainy and colder weekend, but pleasant and full of interesting events. Precisely because of the rains announced, Bugerfest, who had to take place this weekend, was postponed for sunny days, May 23-25.
Those who were planning to enjoy a good burger on the green grass can still do it, if it doesn't rain, at Modelierparc (Herastrau park, at the culture maid), because it has recently reopened.
This means that you are called to migrate to the northern area of the city, because the ones from Modelier, famous for the good burgers they make in the restaurant on the dozen 12, have transformed some of the space from the culture in a beautiful summer garden, who wants to be a place for everyone who loves all the day.
There is also a menu, the burgers are in place of honor, of course, and in some days there are also live music parties.
Also in the northern area has recently opened a new pizzeria, Great pizzeria (Zagaz 21-25). This premises belong to those who have set up the feet and truck and mamizza. This time it is a retro pizzerie, where each pizza tells a story of the craft and the napolitan tradition.
“We are proud of the supply with the best direct ingredients in Italy to ensure an authentic and compromise culinary experience. Our relaxed and charismatic atmosphere welcomes urban gourmets, families and friends to enjoy the essence of authentic Napolitan cuisine,” describes the new business.
Another new open place is Throwback food (Panait iatropol 4). This time this is a brunch place in Cotroceni opened by the café owners Throwback Coffee (Petre Herescu 26).
You can find in the menu prepared such as Sunday steak (beef, potatoes), urban fishing (lips filled with salmon and cheese cream), memories of jar (eggplant) and many other dishes that come with all kinds of stories. Being a brunch place, they also have many egg -based preparations. Anyway, it's over here, especially if you want to take a walk through this very beautiful neighborhood, full of old houses, greenery and stories.
event
This weekend, on both days, we have Bucharest Half Marathon 2025 in the city, the 14th edition of the event. 10,000 amateur and professional runners will attend the races of the two days. Saturday's races will start on the Boulevard of Libertăţii, and the routes overlap with these road arteries: Splaiul Independence, Unirii Boulevard, United Nations Boulevard and have a final line in the Constitution Square. So the traffic will be over the head here. You can find the program here.
The Palace Hall houses, between May 10 and 11, between 10 and 10:00 pm, sophisticated-the international feline salon. Here 200 cats from over 30 rare breeds will delight participants with their elegance and beauty. A ticket costs 15 lei.
The beloved Jazz Festival in Church returns to the Lutheran church in Bucharest, for the tenth edition. This year's program is an extremely special one, with a mix of artists recognized for their contribution to European jazz, as well as the latest and most innovative contemporary music bands.
On Saturday, 7 pm, Vlad Năstase – Romania (organ, piano), Javier Girotto Aires Tango & Luca Ciarla – Argentina/Italy (Javier Girotto, Saxophon, Alessandro Gwis – piano, Marco Siniscalco, Francesco de Rubeis – Tobe, Luca Ciarla – Viola – Viola) will be played. On Sunday, 7:00 pm, Charlotte Reinhardt Trio – France (Charlotte Reinhardt – piano, Juliette Serrad – cello, Franck Agulhon), Ill Consided – England (Saxophon, Bas, drums) will sing. Tickets have the price of 250 lei per evening.
On the campus of agronomy (which is splendid during this period of the year), on the weekend the Horticulture Days event takes place.
“Discover a special selection of flowers, shrubs, seeds, vegetable seedlings and ornamental plants, but also tools, equipment and accessories for horticulture. In addition, you will find traditional agricultural products, directly from the producers,” the organizers write. The Romanian ornithological society will also hold guided tours in which you will find out more about the birds of the city.
On May 11, Văcărești Natural Park will celebrate 9 years. On the occasion of the Festive Day, the Văcărești Natural Park Association proposes to Bucharest to participate on Saturday, May 10, at a tour dedicated to the history of the park and the Văcărești neighborhood. The entrance is free, but it is made on the basis of the form. The event will hold two hours. It will start at 10:00 and will end at 12:00. The meeting place is Glădiței 42, ASMITA Gardens.
Last episode of the third season Swords – Spoken Word Sessions brings them on stage on Mihók Tamás, Miruna Romanciuc and Calin Nițăin a moderate event of Cosmin Perțathis Sunday, May 11from 7 pm, to Control Club. Performances will be completed by an audio-visual set of Iulian Morar. A ticket costs 40 lei.
On May 10 and 11, Women in Music Romania organizes Workshop Days. Two days of workshops dedicated to all those who want to develop their career and knowledge in the music industry, whether they are at the beginning of the road or have experience. You can find the program for days here, and a ticket costs 190 lei.
On Saturday, on the flower terrace there will be an Oltenic rock evening. In short, the Islaz band is made up of four boys who loved, lost, and now sing.
Among the own compositions are “Bob Dylan from Dăbuleni”, comic allegory of life on the Dunes Oltenia, “Giurgiuvean beauty”, extensive ODA brought to the adultery and light of the Danube Pust, “Fatata Nică”, Armânscu Wedding song, “Nordic Geamparaua”, a Dobrogea, Balkanism and orientalism in which the Romanian culture falls: “Isarlîk”, honoring the world of Ion Barbu. There will be no known pieces of the traditional folk repertoire such as “Cucuțu” like Vlașca “,” Co Damigeană and a glass “,” Look Dealu “, look via” and many more. A ticket costs 50 lei.
On Sunday, La Encore, he sings metal spider kickers (GR), Stonelight (RO) and Nihil (RO). Spider Kickers is one of the most long-lived and respected Thrash/Death Metal troops, active since 1986. With a ruthless Old-Chool, sharp Riffs and an explosive energy, the body embodies the pure essence of the extreme metal. A ticket costs 53 lei.
Theater & film
If you like a special play, then you can go to “Misery“, Which is played at FF Theatre on May 10, at 8:00 pm. It's a horror play.” Imag your absolute captivity. Paul Sheldon, a famous writer, arrives in an isolated cabin after a terrible car accident.
But his savior, Annie Wilkes, is not a mere caring woman. She is her biggest fan … and she will do anything to keep it just for her. Explosive tension, captivating suspense and an unforgettable psychological confrontation! Come to discover a thriller that will keep you on the edge of the chair until the last reply, ”the organizers write. The price of a ticket is 70 lei.
As for the film premieres, on the big screens we have the action film “Shadow Force”, which tells the story of two former lovers with a reward on their head that now have to run with their son to shelter from their former employer, a unit of secret operations.
But we also have the Romanian comedy “The great fishing“, In which Pavel Bartoș, Adrian Titieni, Șerban Pavlu, Bogdan Farcaș, play. Four friends of a lifetime-thread, Matelu, Bebe and Vio-have transformed fishing into a holy ritual, an escape from the agitation of Bucharest and from the suffocating routine of everyday life.
Each fishing party becomes an adventure in itself, sprinkled with spectacular catches, hilarious failures and, of course, memorable drinks. But beyond fun, the four share a common dream: to have their own fishing pond, a place only theirs, where to live their passion without any restriction. The only problem? They have no money to buy the pond. However, an influential and dangerous interloper could help them fulfill their dream.
