Weekend calendar: Night of Museums, Dokstation, World Press Photo, Asia Food Fest, Shakespeare Festival in Craiova
From late-evening museum wanderings and documentary screenings to global photography and food discoveries, the weekend brings some of the season's most awaited events.
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From late-evening museum wanderings and documentary screenings to global photography and food discoveries, the weekend brings some of the season's most awaited events.
In Bucharest:
Night of Museums
May 23
More than 300 museums across 39 counties will open their doors for the event with exhibitions, guided tours and special events, most of them with free admission. More details here.
Dokstation
May 20 – May 24
The only festival in the country dedicated to music documentaries invites the public to enjoy a wide range of genres, from funk to electronic, experimental music, rock, punk, metal, jazz, world music, and the '80s new wave. More details on the program here.
Cinema Under the Moonlight
May 21 - May 29****
TIFF is resuming its Cinema Under the Moonlight program at Promenada Mall, which will host four open-air screenings, taking place on Thursdays and Fridays starting at 8:00 PM. Admission is free. More here.
World Press Photo
May 19 – June 19
The free-entry exhibition, held in University Square, gathers the most striking stories of the past twelve months, on topics such as the overreach of power, the climate crisis, war and conflict, but also resilience, rebuilding, and the dignity of people who refuse to give in.
Bucharest Organ Fest Cantus Ecclesiae
Until May 24
The festival is dedicated to exploring the organ in its many artistic forms and features numerous international guests. More details here.
POiESiS
Until May 24


