Weekend trending in Bucharest, August 23-24: from Enescu and Gypsy Jazz, to Indie concerts, dance on Calea Victoriei and a party with folk troops from Romania
It is the last of the last rumors of the summer and Bucharest seems to have competed in cultural and musical offers. This weekend you can find everything: from the symphonies that raise the palace room, to the hammocks and grooves to the middle of the night, Indie concerts under free sky and family parties with line-up as a major festival.
For the specialized coffee, Oana Titică has a new discovery – Rășnit Coffee Shop (Mihai Eminescu 32), where cappuccino is drunk from sweet napolitan baskets, garnished with chocolate.
“The menu is a classic specialized cafe, but from it there is an unparalleled name so far – connectcino. I ask what it is, and the answer is music for my ears -” coffee served in cornets “. Basically, at the grinding, when you order a connect, you actually ask for the favorite drink (flat white, cappuccino, espresso, anything), and it comes, instead of the classic porcelain, ceramic or heat-resistant glass, in a splendid crunchy cornet, “lined” on the inside with a delicious layer of dark chocolate. The edges of the cornet are also dressed in chocolate, then sprinkled with coconut flakes (or, as the case may be, peanuts). An experience of the taste that makes every mole of coffee in every melted chocolate – a dream! ”, Writes Oana in the review on B365.ro.
Dragoș Mihăilă also tested one of the new places with Bagels in the city-NY Bagels & Burgers (Floreasca Calea 118-122) and writes so about it: “Short and object: 5 Bagels for breakfast, 5 for the rest of the day and a few burgers. The prices are between 45 and 52 lei. Types of colorful bags: with spinach, corn, carrot or onion. the part of the house ”. More in the review on B365.ro.
I also discovered a new terrace in Bucharest – or rather a new identity for a place already known. Olovina gardenopened by Captain Gheorghe Demetriade 10, occupies the space where he was in the past years communal, but now bears the imprint of the Olovina artisan beer, which has made its own urban nest. It is a relaxed summer garden, where the craft meets the community, and the rebranding brings the promise of a space to mix good beer, music and socialization in the shadow of trees. They also have food, here operating the Food Trucks from Isan Kitchen (Thailandez) and B3ton (burgers).
event
On August 23, Calea Victoriei turns into an outdoor scene where the street becomes a dancer, and the joy of the movement feels at every step. The night of the dance – Bucharest is waiting for you at 18:00 in front of the National History Museum (Calea Victoriei no. 12) with a choreographic feast: from Bachata and Romanian folk dances, to Shuffle, Bollywood, Kizomba, Salsa, Tango Argentinian, Belly Dance and many more – over 10 styles, without a style, no styles. The entrance is free. More details.
On Sunday, August 24, the Palace Hall becomes the gravitational center of classical music. Cristian Măcelaru climbs to the desk next to the orchestra and choir of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic, and the violinist Nemanja Radulović is the special guest who promises to electrify the audience with the violin concert in Re minor by Khachaturian. The program also includes a concert for orchestra by Dan Dediu (world premiere), but also “Poème Roumain”, the first published work of Enescu. An Sunday night to remember, with the multimedia signed Nona Ciobanu and Peter Košir. Access starts at 19:30, and music at 20:00. Ticket prices are between 120-250 lei.
On Saturday, August 23, La Hamace, the recipe is simple and perfect: urban forest + ham + cold drinks + good music. From 14:00 to 23:00, Groove and Orange organize a day party, with free entry, where the only dress code is “your sun and smile”. Music is about happiness, and the vibe, about friends who swing on its own.
Amzei Square no. 5 is in the holiday. The Coffee Plant is 5 years and marks the moment with two days of discounts (August 23-24) and DJ sets at sunset: Saturday-Hefe from Coma, Sunday-DJ Abasc. Plus 30% discount at the bar and packaged coffee (40% if you pay for an outpost). A combination of espresso, friendship and vinyl playlist.
On Saturday, August 23, the Quantic terrace hosts an evening with indie and musical poetry. We Singing Colors come with their warm and recognizable energy, Armand Popa promises a refined, neo-PesiDelic sound, and the first love adds a layer of etheric sincerity in the Republic of Moldova. Access starts at 19:00, tickets are 40 lei (presale) or 50 lei at the entrance.
On Sunday, August 24, Quantic has a double program: Apolodor at noon (12:00), the theater-mushroom show for all ages, with Ada Milea, Dorina Chiriac, Radu Bânzaru and Alex Neagu. Tickets cost 85-100 lei.
Concert on 3 in the evening (8:00 pm), with Ada Milea, Bobo Burlăcianu and Alex Neagu – an impossible mixture to classify between theater and concert, comedy and sadness. Tickets cost 90-100 lei.
Also on Sunday, August 24, at The Great Hill Music Club (Cișmigiu area), Django Sound Quartet brings the spirit of Manouche and the rhythms that dance alone. It starts at 19:00, reservations are made early, because the vibe is good wine and music with soul.
On Saturday and Sunday (August 23-24), Romexpo becomes the host of a festival line-up party: Smiley, The Motans, Puya, Carla's Dreams, Grasu XXL, Theo Rose, Horia Brenciu, Speak, Stefania, but also Zurli gang for the little ones. Two days full of activities, shows and music for all ages. The entrance is free, and the atmosphere promises to be a “general district neighborhood”.
Also on Saturday, August 23, the Taxi band comes on the botanical terrace with hits, ballads and jokes in the unmistakable style of Dan Teodorescu. Tickets are online, and the atmosphere promises a relaxed evening, with pop-rock, irony and nostalgia sung in the choir. A ticket costs 90 lei.
Theater & film
On August 23, the theater by the way invites you to enter the fascinating universe of stories with the show “Alchemist”, an original text by Radu Popescu, inspired by “Peer Gynt” by Ibsen and from the homonymous works of Paulo Coelho and Philip ó Altolagh. Questions like “What makes us believe a story?” or “What is the meaning of life – under the burning sun in the desert or in the depths of the earth haunted by ghosts and trolls?” He is looking for his answer in this show full of mystery and surprises. The meeting with the alchemist and his powers await you in the TNB amphitheater, from 8:30 pm, the tickets costing 70 lei.
Also on the same day, the “Theater summer” brings to the Metropolis Theater an interactive discussion with Catinca Drăgănescu, Radu Nica and Vlad Cristache, moderated by Laura Ivăncioiu and Alina Epîngeac. Access starts at 6:30 pm, and discussions start at 7:30 pm. Participation is free, but it requires prior registration. It is an ideal opportunity for theater enthusiasts to learn, ask questions and share opinions in a community created to celebrate stage art and authentic dialogue.
On the big screens we have two premieres. In “Bald is the new Black”Zacharie, a young man at the beginning of the 30 -year -old pass, lives an ideal love with Rhyy, until she leaves it after discovering she will suffer a premature baldness. In just six months, his hair will disappear completely, and to cope with the situation, Zacharie asks for the help of Uncle Joseph, an expert in such challenges. Unexpected meetings, more or less effective treatments and strategies will cause him to face destiny and find humor and courage during this difficult period.
In “Splitsville”the naive Carey faces the demand for his wife, Ashely, and takes refuge in his friends, the seemingly perfect couple Julie and Paul. Here he discovers that their apparent happiness is based on relationships without obligations outside of marriage. As Carey exceeds the limits of friendship, the dynamics between the four friends turn into fun and unpredictable chaos, revealing how complicated modern relationships can be.
