Tuesday, 1st of Events in Ventspils 2017 3. Starptautiskais vokālistu konkurss par operdziedātājas Alīnes Vānes balvu 6th Ventspils Open Petanque Championship Wednesday, the 2nd of Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18 Piedzīvojumu parks, Saules iela 141 10:00 Thursday, the 3rd of 3rd International Singing Competition "The Alida Vane Award". Maija Kovalevska s vocal master-class Kultūras centrs, Kuldīgas iela 18 3rd International Singing Competition "The Alida Vane Award" Final Writer s Menu with Maija Laukmane 16:00-18:00 17:00 18:00 Friday, the 4th of 10 Years 10 Crafts. House of Crafts 2007 2017, celebration and congratulations Entry by invitation only. Opening of artwork exhibition Port by artist Sarmite Caune Closing event and awards ceremony of the 3rd International Singing Competition "The Alida Vane Award" Teātra nams Jūras vārti, Karlīnes iela 40 H. Dorbes muzejs, Ērgļu iela 1 Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 Pārventas Teātra nams Jūras vārti Karlīnes iela 40 08:00-17:00 09:00 Ventspils City Festival Fair Wide trade of food products, dairy products from farms, fresh meat, smoke products, fish, fish gastronomy and confectionery, home-grown farming products: fruit, vegetables. Forest berries, mushrooms and meadow flowers for sale. Industrial goods of summer season (discounts). Wide choice of homemade goods, craftsmen s products, honey products, as well as rose and other flower plants for decorative shrubs. Selling of Užava light and dark beer, Līvu unfiltered kvass. 17th International Flower Carpet Festival Participants start creating the flower carpets. Liepaja Travelling Puppet Theatre performance for children Magic Pipe Vecpilsētas tirgus laukums, Pils iela 14 Pārventas
14:00 14:00 A mischievous lad decides to go to the fairy-tale forest. He only thinks of mischief there he hits mushroom pickers with a ball, throws chestnuts at a poor crow, ruins fly agaric s beautiful cap. The lad finds a magic pipe while running through the woods. In order to learn how to blow the pipe, he must become a kind-hearted, sweet and helpful child. Can the lad do it? The Book of My Childhood. Meetup with gardener Iveta Berzina of farm Berzini City Festival s creative workshops for children Share the Joy Opening of painting exhibition Life Tonalities by artist Dace Grundmane 14:30 Opening of photo exhibition Ventspils Reads 16:30 "The Book Picnic in City Festival" Thematic event. Admission is free. 17:00- Experimental workshops 10 crafts Tickets: 0.40; 0.90; 1.90. City Festival Opening Ceremony and City Council s Big Prize and Prizes Awards Ceremony Country music at the Adventure Park Beach Volleyball Tournament "King and Queen" 21:00 Saturday, the 5th of Improvisation Theatre Show Show is presented by youth group Brivais stils from Liepaja. H. Dorbes muzejs, Ērgļu iela 1 Gāliņciema Kuldīgas iela 110 Galvenā bibliotēka Akmeņu iela 2 Galvenā bibliotēka Akmeņu iela 2 Gāliņciema Kuldīgas iela 110 Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 Rātslaukums Piedzīvojumu parks, Saules iela 141 Pludmales volejbola stadions Jauniešu māja, Kuldīgas iela 13 09:00-17th International Flower Carpet Festival The Festival s theme: "The World through the Eyes of a Child". 09:00 a.m. Assessment of carpets by the jury a.m. 2:00 p.m. Assessment of carpets by festivalgoers 3:00 p.m.awards ceremony of the Flower Carpet Festival winners on the Festival s stage 09:00- City Festival Parade -13:00-16:00 Latvian Drag Racing Championship Stage Tickets for 1 day: 5 EUR, 2 days: 10 EUR. Book Festival in Town Square: - Book sale Maršruts: Lielais prospekts posmā no Katoļu līdz Brīvības ielai. Ventspils lidosta, Ganību ielā 103 Galvenā
- -16:00 - Book exchange - EDIC Ventspils informative tent Digital Europe : Activities for children. Photo corner. Large format game European ricu racs ; - EU communication campaign tent : information about EU, EU foundations, success stories. A game for the main prize; noon Advice and help. Author of books, movement doctor V. Bebrišs. 2:00 p.m. The Book of Ventspils 2016 2017. Congratulating the authors. Congratulating the winners of Literary contest The Story of Town Square. A story about each house in Town Square Lutheran Church, Rātsgalds, house built by Johann Georg Frank in 1768 (jewelry store today), town hall International Writers and Translators' House, Reinku family house Ventspils Library, Fire Brigade s house Medical emergency service. Musical design Big Band on orchestra-cycle. Event hosted by Mārtiņš Kagainis. City Festival s programme for children: - Large format games (hosted by mascots) 2:00 p.m. Puppet show Festival in the City (children s playroom «Karamele», host: Ilze Lagzdiņa) - Creative workshop for children Dress the Doll Family for the Festival Small stage Musical performance by Roberto Meloni with percussion band, music group The Fifth Rift from Ventspils, dancers from Talsi studio Fix Zumba. Creative workshops for children. 13:00 Latvian Musclemen Championship 2017 13:00 Military unit presentations 13:00- Experimental workshops 10 crafts Tickets: 0.40; 0.90; 1.90. Akmeņu iela 2 Laukums pie Galvenās bibliotēkas ieejas pie Ceļotāja govs Laukums pie Policijas ēkas Amatu māja, Skolas iela 3 13:00- Hairdressing and fashion show Sea Orchid Dzirnavu laukums 13:00-17:00 Festival stage CREATE.BLOOM.SING 1:00 2:30 p.m. Concert programme The Anniversary Year. Performers: Dailes Theatre actors Artis Robeznieks, Erika Eglija and National Theatre actors Dita Lurina, Martins Egliens. 2:40 3.00 p.m. Musical performance by Big Al & The Jokers ; 3:00 3:20 p.m. Awards ceremony of the Flower Carpet Festival winners; 3:20 3:30 p.m. Musical performance by Big Al & The Jokers ; 3:30 p.m. Congratulating the most interesting participants of the City Festival Parade, as well as the winners of the competition City Adornment 2017 ; 3:45 4:00 p.m. Musical performance by Big Al & The Jokers ; 4:00 5.00 p.m. Musical performance by Markuss Riva. 13:00- Celebrating the summer in Big Square Lielais laukums
-17:00 17:00-20:00 17:00-24:00 17:00 18:00 1:00 p.m. Concert of children s folk dance collective Dzintarins 2:00 p.m. Fun open-air musical game for children and parents Once Upon a Fairy-tale 4:00 5:00 p.m. Concert of music band Inversija /V.Lapčenoks, I.Dūduma, R.Dūduma/ 5:00 7:00 p.m. Amateur Vocal Contest Ventspils Karaoke Championship 2017 Concert organized by the Association of National Cultural Societies of Ventspils, with the participation of local amateur performing art groups and guests City Festival in Ventspils Museum. Seltzer for all maidens Sparkling beverages, jokes and music.tickets: 1.10; 2.10; 4.20. Alternative Stage "Comedy Latvia" stand-up comedian duo Denis Tulpe and Maksims Trivaskevics. Solo concert by Evija Vebere. Concert of music group "Ezeri". Concert of Iceland musician "Mr. Silla". DJ Henriks Eliass Zegners. "BBurgers" catering van and small brewery or craft beer tent open throughout the day. Synot Tip Latvian Higher League Championship footbal game FC Ventspils vs. Jelgava Tickets for adults EUR 1.50, children, students, seniors, the disabled EUR 0.70. City Festival s concert. Solo concert of pianist Reinis Zarins Dzirnavu laukums Livonijas ordeņa pils, Jāņa iela 17 Dzirnavu laukums OC "Ventspils" stadions, Pārventas 21:00-01:00 Open Night at the Beach Waterpark Tickets: 5.00. Pludmales akvaparks 20:00-23:00 23:00-04:00 23:30 Festival stage 8:00 p.m. Anniversary concert MELODIES OF MY LIFE of composer Boriss Rezniks. Solo performances by Ralfs Eilands, Kristina Zaharova, Martins Ruskis, Aija Vitolina; 9:30 p.m. Closing event of musical part Concert of music-hall legend Laima Vaikule. With participation of Janis Stibelis, Ventspils Big Band (Renārs Lācis) and Ventspils Chamber Orchestra (Aigars Meri); 10:55 p.m. Ventspils movie 700+27 ; p.m. Festival s culmination speech by the Chairman of Ventspils City Council Aivars Lembergs. Festival s fireworks. Night dances Musical performance by Lauris Reiniks and MC Orkestris, Roberto Meloni with accompanying group, Ralfs Eilands with accompanying group, DJ Japanis during breaks. Tickets: 5.00. Night concert Musical performance by Liba Ece Kalnina with accompanying group. Reņķa dārzs Baptistu baznīca Sunday, the 6th of
10:30-16:00 Latvian Drag Racing Championship Stage Tickets for 1 day: 5 EUR, 2 days: 10 EUR. 17th Birthday Party of Recreation Park Children s Town Anniversary concerts and festive activities. Day of Crafts Craftsmen, band Hallo, pottery kiln, mini ZOO, dog demonstrations, creative workshops. Tickets: 0.60; 1.40; 2.80. 14th Birthday Party of Children s Park Fantasy Anniversary concerts and festive activities. Ventspils lidosta, Ganību ielā 103 Bērnu pilsētiņa Piejūras brīvdabas muzejs, Riņķa iela 2 Bērnu parks Fantāzija 17:00- Bard concert, participants: Ventspils bards and guests Bērnu parkā Fantāzija Tuesday, the 8th of 6th Ventspils Open Petanque Championship Piedzīvojumu parks Wednesday, the 9th of 17:00 Friday, the 11th of Synot Tip Latvian Higher League Championship football game FC Ventspils vs. Spartaks Jūrmala Tickets for adults EUR 1.50, children, students, seniors, the disabled EUR 0.70. OC "Ventspils" stadions, 17:00 Cesis Society for the Blind theatre performance "Let s Build Our Roofs". Beach Volleyball Tournament "King and Queen" Saturday, the 12th of Galvenā Akmeņu iela 2 Pludmales volejbola stadions Weightlifting competition Ventspils 2017 14:00 16:00 Sunday, the 13th of Latvian Youth Football Championship U15, FA Ventspils vs. Metta FS Supermoto Race at the Adventure Park 2:00 3:00 p.m. Registration and technical control; 3:00 4:00 p.m. Free training; 5:00 5:30 p.m. Opening of the competition and athlete presentation; 5:30 6:00 p.m. Qualifying rounds (semi-finals); From 6:50 p.m. Finals. Sporta nams Centrs, Brīvības iela 14 Futbola stadions Katoļu ielā 40 Piedzīvojumu parks, Saules iela 141
Monday, the 14th of Musical performance for children Tale About Usins Performance by association Trīs gaisi. Musical performance for children Tale About Usins Performance by association Trīs gaisi. Bērnu pilsētiņa Bērnu parks Fantāzija 18:00 Tuesday, the 15th of Latvian Higher League stand-in championship football game FC Ventspils 2 vs. Babite/Dinamo 2. Admission is free Futbola stadions, Katoļu ielā 40 Wednesday, the 16th of Kurzeme Region s U11 Youth Football Competition Latvian U13 Youth Football Championship FA Ventspils vs. Olaine 6th Ventspils Open Petanque Championship Introductory concert of the festival Ventspils Groove by Ģirts Celmiņš and 5 Man Band. Sporta kompleksa Pārventa futbola laukums, Tārgales ielā 5 Sporta kompleksa Pārventa futbola laukums, Tārgales ielā 5 Piedzīvojumu parks, Saules iela 141 Amatnieku laukums 14:00 Latvian U15 Youth Football Championship FA Ventspils vs. Riga FC. Futbola stadions Katoļu ielā 40 17:00 Latvian Football Cup FC Ventspils vs. Liepaja/Mogo. Tickets for adults EUR 1.50, children, students, seniors, the disabled EUR 0.70. Opening concert of XII Modern Rhythm Music Festival "Ventspils Groove 2017" 20th-century Spanish light music program "Pepita Greus". Performers: "Ventspils Groove 2017" masterclass teachers, string quartet of Ventspils Music College. Organized by Ventspils Music College, supported by VKKF, Ventspils, Latvia.Admission is free. OC "Ventspils" stadions, Pārventas Thursday, the 17th of 18:00 Ventspils 3x3 street basketball Pie Olimpiskā centra
Friday, the 18th of 5:30 p.m. registration for youngest group and girls/women group 6:00 p.m. competition begins for youngest group and girls/women group 6:30 p.m. registration for oldest group 7:00 p.m. competition begins for oldest group XII Modern Rhythm Music Festival "Ventspils Groove 2017" Concert by acoustic guitar TRIO AG 3 o /Hermanis, Zemītis, Auziņš/. Organized by Ventspils Music College, supported by VKKF, Ventspils, Latvia. Ventspils basketbola halles ieejas Pārventas Saturday, the 19th of Beach Volleyball Tournament "King and Queen" Concert of XII Modern Rhythm Music Festival Ventspils Groove 2017 Performances by Arta Jēkabsone, FunCOOLio. Admission is free. Pludmales volejbola stadions Rātslaukums Ventspils Wake Park s Prize Battle Ventspils veikparks Sports School Spars Open Kayaking and Canoeing Championship Masterclass students concert of XII Modern Rhythm Music Festival Ventspils Groove 2017 Latvian U13 Youth Football Championship FA Ventspils vs. FC Jelgava Gala concert of XII Modern Rhythm Music Festival Ventspils Groove 2017 Performances by the festival s joint Very Big Bigband, winners of Competition Ventspils Groove music band from Riga Dome Choir School. Airēšanas bāze "Dampeļi", Virves iela 59 Rātslaukums Sporta kompleksa Pārventa futbola laukums, Tārgales ielā 5 Rātslaukums Sunday, the 20th of Children s concert Summer melodies Participants: vocal studio Rigonda head of studio Olga Pirags, dancers from ensemble Rikitiki head of ensemble Vlada Moisejeva. Bērnu pilsētiņa Children s concert Summer melodies Participants: vocal studio Bērnu parks
Rigonda head of studio Olga Pirags, dancers from ensemble Rikitiki head of ensemble Vlada Moisejeva. Fantāzija Monday, the 21st of 17.00 Tuesday, the 22nd of Synot Tip Latvian Higher League Football Championship game FC Ventspils vs. FC Liepaja Tickets for adults EUR 1.50, children, students, seniors, the disabled EUR 0.70. OC "Ventspils" stadions, Wednesday, the 23rd of 6th Ventspils Open Petanque Championship Piedzīvojumu parks, Saules iela 141 14:00 Latvian U13 Youth Football Championship FA Ventspils vs. Metta Sporta kompleksa Pārventa futbola laukums, Tārgales ielā 5 18:00 Latvian U18 Youth Football Championship FA Ventspils vs. Spartaks (Jurmala) Futbola stadions, Katoļu ielā 40 Thursday, the 24th of 17:30 Friday, the 25th of International Curling Tournament Ventspils Cup 2017 OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, 10:00 International Curling Tournament Ventspils Cup 2017 Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Friday walk s pop-up restaurant OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, 14:00 02:00 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Concert program "Summer Atmospheres" percussionist and composer R.Zaļupe, pianist Raimonds Petrauskis. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Concert program Love and Tango in Latvian Music quartet Undertango, soloist winner of the Grand Music Award Ilona Bagele, the Latvian National Theatre actor Gundars Grasbergs. Lielais laukums
17:00-20:00 18:00-20:00 18:00-21:00 18:00-22:00 10:00 p.m. DJ Mareks Ameriks. Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Main Library 5:00 p.m. Opening of International Graphic Art Plein Air Ventspils DOKUMENTA 2017 closing exhibition. 6:00 p.m. Lithography workshop hosted by artist Mārīte Kluša and creative workshop for children Think Like an Artist at the square next to the Main Library. Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Music for the soul 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. String quartet concert program 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Concert program Inspired by the Light, Baiba Veismane-Rezonga (soprano), Aija Barovska (violin), Egita Ķīviča (acoustic guitar). Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Garden of colours 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Musical game performance for children with Bugs Bunny and Pluto 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Colourful creativity workshop for children. Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Photo performance and creative workshops of Skarnu street Galvenajā bibliotēkā, Akmeņu iela 2 Ventspils Nikolaja evaņģēliski luteriskās baznīcas dārzā Dzirnavu laukums Amatu mājas pagalmā 18:00-24:00 Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Ventspils City Festival Through the Lens Exhibition by Ventspils photo club Moments. Rātslaukums -21:00 Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Balcony music in the city Pilsētas ielas -21:00 20:00-03:00 Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Demonstrations by street gymnasts Beach Volleyball Tournament "King and Queen" Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Lamp market Amazing live music, DJ Siram vinyl records. Laukumā pie Kuldīgas un Kārļa ielu krustojuma Pludmales volejbola stadions Zaļā namiņa pagalms 20:00-24:00 23:00-03:00 Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Old Town Market 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Humorous open-air concert program Tik dēļ Jums, daiļās dāmas Daile Theatre s vocal group Ilga and accompanying group Jestrās meitenes 10:00 p.m. Dances with band Roja. Friday walk "Come into the Light of Eventide". Ventspils Lighthouse Unique event, never seen before in Ventspils. The event is based on interplay between electronic music and light with additional special effects. Djs will perform a special program prepared for this event. Artist performances will align with interplay of colourful light and Vecpilsētas tirgus Tehnikuma pagalms
Saturday, the 26th of special effects. 10:00 16:00 International Curling Tournament Ventspils Cup 2017 U10 Children s Tennis Tournament (Green Group) Synot Tip Latvian Higher League Football Championship game FC Ventspils vs. RFS Tickets for adults EUR 1.50, children, students, seniors, the disabled EUR 0.70. OC "Ventspils" ledus halle, OC "Ventspils" tenisa korti OC "Ventspils" stadions, 21:00 Night of Ancient Bonfires Music by Ventspils mixed choir Līvzeme, singer Varis Vētra. Staldzenes pludmale Sunday, the 27th of U10 Children s Tennis Tournament (Green Group) Puppet show for children Little Garlic Prepares for School Played by Ēriks Balodis OC "Ventspils" tenisa korti, Bērnu pilsētiņa Puppet show for children Little Garlic Prepares for School Played by Ēriks Balodis Concert The Last Summer Stop Participants: young soloists from Ventspils Creativity House. Bērnu parks Fantāzija Pārventas