Events
Klaipėda EVENTS CALENDAR (PERIOD 2016-2018)
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TITLE OF THE EVENT AND SHORT DESCRIPTION
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DATA OF THE EVENT |
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ORGANISOR, RESPONSIBLE PERSON, CONTACTS |
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JANUARY 13TH, LIBERTY defenders DAY Lighting of fires at the building of Klaipėda City Administration Liepu str. 11; Concert at St. Pranciškus Asyžietis Chapel |
12 January 5 p.m. |
12 January |
12 January d. |
Liepu str. St. Pranciškus Asyžietis Chapel |
Culture centre “Fishermen House“ Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: (+37046) 41 05 65 |
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JANUARY 15TH, KlaipėdA REGION DAY |
15 January |
15 January |
15 January d. |
Various town halls |
Organisors of the events |
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LITERATURE AWARD CEREMONY OF IevA Simonaitytė Annual reward is nominated for fiction and science works about Lithuanian Seaside, the Minor Lithuania as well as those dedicated in memory of literature classics I. Simonaitytė. It is usually announced around January 23rd. |
January |
January |
January |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, (+37046) 41 25 30 Head of Department of the regional libraries and culture Daiva Nakrošienė, tel.: +37046 41 25 29; E-mail: daiva.n@klavb.lt |
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CONTEST “KlaipėdA BOOK“
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6 January - 12 February |
January - February |
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January - February |
Art Department of Klaipėda Municipality Public Library (J. Janonio str. 9) |
Klaipėda Municipality Public Library, Turgaus str. 8, 91247, Klaipėda, director B. Lauciuvienė tel.: +37046 31 47 20
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state FESTIVAL OF THEATRE FOr CHILDREN AND YOUNGSTERS “YOUTH“ In February performances for children and youngsters are being presented. |
February |
February |
February |
Culture centre „Fishermen House“
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Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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FEBRUARY 16TH, rEinstating of independence OF LiTHUANIA Commemoration Standing in the Rebirth Square.
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16 February |
16 February |
16 February |
Rebirth Square, Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ Švyturys Arena
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Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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MARDI GRASS End of Winter is celebrated in the Old Town by eating to the fullness of the stomach, by laughs amidst people in masks and by visiting the neighbours also by loudly burning artificial statue More. |
7 February |
26 February |
11 February |
Public Areas of Klaipėda Old Town
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Ethno culture Centre of the Municipality Daržų str. 10, 91246, Klaipėda, Folklore Specialist Loreta Dargužienė Tel. / fax: +37046 41 01 08
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ANIMATION AND PLAYS FESTIVAL OF BALTIC SEA AND NORTHERN COUNTRIES “BEAUTIFUL LAND OF NEVERMIND” The one and only animation and video games festival in the Baltic Sea and Northern countries region, dedicated not only for spectators of various ages but also for professionals of the field. Festival invites to embrace into the newest animation from the Baltic States, Germany, Poland, and Scandinavia and from all over the world, which is rarely shown in the Lithuanian film theatres as well as to meet the authors of video games.
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18-21 February |
February |
February |
Klaipėda Culture Factory |
Public Entity „Cultural & Media Consulting“ Tylioji str. 3, 02233, Vilnius, Head Laura Almantaitė Tel.: 8 698 2 75 19 E-mail: laura@cmconsulting.lt |
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FOLK MUSIC EVENT DEDICATED FOR 11TH MARCH, recovery day of the lithuanian independence It is a tradition that folk dancing groups, folk bands from neighbouring foreign countries take part in this event. |
11 March |
11 March |
11 March |
Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ |
Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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BOOK CARRIER DAY The event is dedicated to commemorate the Book Carrier Day.
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16 March |
16 March |
16 March |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30 Senior libriarian Alma Venclauskaitė, tel.: +37046 34 17 26 e-mail.:a.venclauskaite@klavb.lt |
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THEATRE daY Castle theatre performance, theatrical action, meeting with theatre people. |
27 March |
27 March |
27 March |
Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ |
Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel. +37046 41 05 65 |
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festival “Klaipėda music spring“ This classic music festival counts its start at the year 1975. |
1 – 30 April |
5 – 28 April |
5 April- 4 May |
KlaipėdaConcert Hall |
KlaipėdaConcert Hall Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda, Tel. +37046 41 05 59 Director Danutė Žičkuvienė
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After easter holiday Traditional event for children and youngsters which is being held the first Sunday after Easter. |
3 April |
23 April |
8 April |
Public places of the Old Town |
Ethno- culture centre Daržų str.. 10, 91246, Klaipėda, Tel./ fax: +37046 41 01 08 director Nijolė Sliužinskienė
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SHORT FILM REVIEW Contest is being announced with a new theme for every year. |
10-20 April |
10-20 April |
10-20 April |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str. 25, Klaipėda |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, (8 46) 41 25 30 Head of regional libraries and culture management department Daiva Nakrošienė, tel.: +37046 41 25 29 e-mail: daiva.n@klavb.lt |
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Cycle of exibitions “when klaipeda was called memelis“ |
2nd part of April |
2nd part of April |
2nd part of April |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str. 25, Klaipėda |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30 Head of land explorers and digital ir skaitmeninimo department Jurga Bardauskienė Tel.: +37046 31 41 89 |
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naTIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK Annual event. |
Last week of April |
Last week of April |
Last week of April |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str. 25, Klaipėda municipal public library |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30 Head of association of librarians Airida Samavičienė Mob. 86 811 29 25 Tel. +37046 41 21 40 e-mail.: airida@klavb.lt Director of Klaipėda municipal library B. Lauciuvienė, rtel. +37046 31 47 20. E-mail: b.lauciuviene@biblioteka.lt |
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Hope dance Idea of the Hope Dance was born in 2013. It is a continuation of the Hope Running event, being organized for the help to others purposes. |
23 April |
April |
April |
Public Area |
Andrej Semionov Mob. Tel.: 8 698 21338; 861533921 e-mail.: andrejus.semionovas@gmail.com |
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INTERNATIONAL dANCE dAY The day is celebrated annually to present the public the variety of dance styles. This is also the birthday of ballet expert Jean George Noverre (1727-1810). |
End of April |
End of April |
End of April |
Klaipėda State Music Theatre
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Klaipėda State Music Theatre Danės str. 19, 92111, Klaipėda, Tel.: +37046 39 74 12; +37046 39 74 13; +37046 39 74 02 ; +37046 39 74 04.
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GERMAN CULTURE DAYS Traditional Project to present German, Austrian art projects of a variety of genres (literature, cinema, theatre, music, arts). Simon Dachas House is a coordinator of the event since 2007. Partners of the project – Goethe Culture Institute, Embassies of Germany and Austria in Lithuania. |
April–May |
April–May |
April–May |
Culture Communication Centre S. Dachas House, P. Domšaitis gallery |
Union of Klaipėdian Germans “Simon Dachas House“ Jūros str. 7, 92127, Klaipėda, Tel. +37046 31 14 81
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STREET MUSIC DAY Musicians and volunteers go into the streets with a variety of instruments to play rock, classics, jazz, folklore, African rhythms. |
16 or 23 May |
14 or 21 May |
13 or 20 May |
KlaipėdaOld Town |
Public Entity “Klaipėdos publika“ Ligoninės str. 3-8, 92132, Klaipėda, director Petras Jucius, Mob.: 86 11 45 690, E-mail: info@klaipedospublika.lt |
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Poetry spring event “Poetry runs freely“
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Last week of May
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Last week of May
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Last week of May
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Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str. 25, |
Klaipėda County I. Simonaitytė Library H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30 director Juozas Šikšnelis
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INTERNATIONAL VIOLONCELLO FORUM This event is dedicated for violoncello this way showing that Klaipėda has rebirthed in academy music. International music players are welcome to participate in the contest and concerts that represent newest trends of the world classic music. |
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8-14 May |
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Klaipėda Concert Hall; Atrs Faculty of Klaipėda S. Šimkus Conservatoire, E. Balsys Atr Gymnasium, public places |
Klaipėda Concert Hall Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda Tel. +37046 41 05 59 director Danutė Žičkuvienė
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Poetry spring Lithuanian and foreign poets cite their poetry during the event.
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Last week of May |
Last week of May |
Last week of May |
Libraries and other public places |
Association of Lithuanian righters Aukštoji str. 9, 91246, Klaipėda, head Juozas Šikšnelis Tel. +37046 41 04 76 Mob.: 86 080 49 45 El. p.: klrasytojai@gmail.com
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INTERNATIONAL BALTIC PORPOISE DAY Celebration dedicated for getting to know the only Baltic Sea Dolphin. |
15 May |
15 May |
15 May |
Lithuanian Maritime Museum |
Smiltynės str. 3, 93100, Klaipėda, director Olga Žalienė Tel. +37046 49 22 50
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KlaipėdA SHIP paradE Night show of ships with pyrotechnics show. |
21 May |
21 May |
21 May |
Danė river, Curonian Lagoon, Terminal of Cruise Ships |
Public Entity „Klaipėdos šventės“ director Romandas Žiubrys
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Hope running Support activity for oncology centre. |
15-21 May |
May |
May |
Trade Centre BIG- Summer Concert Hall
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Head of Kretinga Monastery of Brothers Franciscans Br. Benediktas Jurčys tel.: 86 984 00 49 |
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY On the occasion of International Museum Day on the 18th May a variety of free events is being organized. |
18 May |
18 May |
18 May |
Lithuanian Maritime Museum |
Smiltynės str. 3, 93100, Klaipėda, Director Olga Žalienė Tel. +37046 49 22 50 E-mail: ljm@muziejus.lt |
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MuSEUM NIGHT International European event of all the Museums – Clocks Museum, Minor Lithuania Museum, P. Domšaitis gallery. |
18 May |
18 May |
18 May |
Museums of Klaipėda |
Culture Departament Liepų str. 11, 91502, Klaipėda, head of Culture Departament Narūnas Lendraitis Tel. +37046 39 673 E-mail : narunas.lendraitis@klaipeda.lt |
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HOPE ROWS Rowing is open for public. This is a support for Oncology Centre. |
June |
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Public Areas |
Andrejus Semionovas Mob. Tel.:8 698 21338 E-mail: andrejus.semionovas@gmail.com
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Klaipėda CASTLE JAZZ Festival International jazz festival with the slogan “Good Music for Good People“. |
3-4-5 June |
3-4-5 June |
3-4-5 June |
Cruise Ships Terminal |
Association “Klaipėda Jazz Festival“ Kurpių str. 1a, 91248, Klaipėda, President of the Festival Inga Grubliauskienė |
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International world ocean day Lithuanian Maritime Museum makes the opportunity for everybody to measure one‘s input to environmental issues and the ecology of the Baltic Sea. |
June 8 |
June 8 |
June 8 |
Lithuanian Maritime Museum |
Smiltynės str. 3, 93100, Klaipėda, director Olga Žalienė Tel. (8 46) 49 22 50
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Mourning and hope day
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14 June |
14 June |
14 June |
Nation Suffering Memorial Daukanto str.
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Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ Taikos av., 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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john‘s day Traditionally John‘s go-together if organized at John‘s hill. Klaipėda folk bands as well as the bands from other regions invite people for dancing, jumping on he fires and celebrating the longest day and the shortest night. |
23 June |
23 June |
23 June |
John‘s hill island |
Ethno-culture centre Daržų str. 10, 91246, Klaipėda, coordinator Margarita Macijauskienė Tel. / faks.: (8 46) 41 01 08 |
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KLAIPĖDa organ festival Klaipėda is proud to have unique instruments bells orchestra. Tolling of bells creates specific atmosphere in the city. |
24 June |
24 June |
24 June |
Inner yard of Klaipėda clock museum
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Klaipėdos concert hall Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda, director Danutė Žičkuvienė Tel.: (8 46) 41 05 59 |
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international fisherman day Event unites the fishermen community. Trade and amateur fair is being organized. |
25-26 June |
25-26 June |
30 June-1 July |
,,Fishermen berth“ from Castle bridge to the Northern pole (Right berth of Danė River) |
Association of pre-shore fishermen, Klaipėdos pl. 64 – 24, Palanga. Kodas 300765505, tel.:86 99 18 196 |
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summer concert cycle Concerts in the open air provide new insights for the audience of classic music. |
30 June –28 July |
28 June– 28 July |
27 June–28 July |
Park of Klaipėda concert hall |
Klaipėdos concert hall Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda, diretor Danutė Žičkuvienė Tel.: +37046 41 05 59 |
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internations street theatre festival „ŠERMUKŠNIS“ Every second year performers from a variety of countries are invited to show their theatrical projects in the open air. Various theatre genres are demonstrated to the audience. |
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First weekend of July |
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Castle Place |
Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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June the 6th, Lithuanian king mindaugas coronation day Concerts in town (Rebirth Square, berths of the Danė river) on the occasion of the State Day. |
6 July |
6 July |
6 July d. |
Various public squares, places , halls |
Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +37046 41 05 65 |
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INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ”Parbėg laivelis“ It is a four day event of concerts, gastronomy heritage demonstrations, creativity workshops, children play afternoons, traditional chants evenings, photo exhibitions, night dances. |
14-17 July |
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July |
Old town of Klaipėda |
Ethno culture Centre Daržų str. 10, 91246, Klaipėda, director Nijolė Sliužinskienė Tel. / fax: (8 46) 41 01 08 |
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MuSEUMs ROAD “Reflexions of Lithuanian Estates“ is the theme of 2016;“Creators of the 16th February“ is the theme for 2017; Project “Signs of Independent Years“ |
July |
July |
July |
Museums of Klaipėda |
Deputy director of Minor Lithuania museum Asta Grušelionienė Didžioji Vandens str. 2, 91246, Klaipėda, Tel.: +37046 21 97 24 |
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SEA fESTIVAL Being organized since 1934, this is the greatest festival of the year. More than half million of people attend this event. Processions, ceremonies, exhibitions concerts, fairs usually take place during the period. |
29-31 July |
28-30 July |
27-29 July |
Old town, John‘s hill, Rebirth Square, Terminal for Cruise ships, Smiltynė |
Public entity “Klaipėdos šventės“ |
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honour ceremony for fishermen The starting event of the Sea Festival started to be held at the monument “Albatrosas“, which has been opened in the year 2011. This tradition is to commemorate those who died at sea. |
During the Sea Festival |
During the Sea Festival |
During the Sea Festival |
At the monument „Albatrosas“ |
Lithuanian Maritime Museum Smiltynės str. 3, 93100, Klaipėda, director Olga Žalienė Tel.: +37046 49 22 50 |
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Day of traditional histotic ships “DANGĖ FLOTILla“ Ancient yachts, boats from Lithuania, Russia, Poland come on the occasion.
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During the Sea Festival |
During the Sea Festival |
During the Sea Festival |
Danė river berth |
Lithuanian Maritime Museum Smiltynės str. 3, 93100, Klaipėda, director Olga Žalienė Tel.: +37046 492250 |
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Festival “MUsic august at the seaside“ Opera and symphony music festival being held annually in July- August. |
End of July-August |
End of July-August |
End of July-August |
Klaipėda state music theatre, public places of Klaipėda |
Klaipėda state music theatre Danės str.. 19, 92111, Klaipėda, Tel.: +37046 39 74 12; |
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city establishment event Birthday of the city being held at the city castle place. |
1 August |
1 August |
1 August |
Castle Place |
Culture Department of the Municipality Liepų str. 11, 91502, Klaipėda, Tel.: +37046 39 673 |
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international iron product event “four winds“ Joint iron product is being created these day. Public has opportunity to directly communicate with blacksmiths from Lithuania and foreign countries. |
12 – 14 August |
12 – 14 August |
12 – 14 August |
Cruise ships terminal or Northern pole (Old ferry terminal) |
Association of blacksmith Klemiškės 1, 91277, Klaipėdos region head Linas Leščiauskas Mob. 8 682 11115; 8 612 41407 Tel.: (8 46) 21 60 08 n |
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international modern dance festival „Plartforma“ Modern artists of dance and theatre, media and arts, new circus and cinema makers are invited to attend the event. |
Third weekend of August |
Third weekend of August |
Third weekend of August |
Public places of the old town, castle place |
Artist Group „Fish eye“ Producer of the festival Goda Giedraitytė Tel.: 8 615 31052 |
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modern music festival “alteration music“ This is the starting event of the concert season. Lithuanian and foreign musicians are invited to attend the event. |
21 September – 6 October |
21 September – 6 October |
21 September – 6 October |
Klaipėda concert hall |
Klaipėda concert hall Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda, director Danutė Žičkuvienė Tel.: +37046 41 05 59 |
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Klaipėda book fair Three days of September are dedicated for books fair, meetings with the authors. |
16-19 September |
14-17 September |
13-16 September |
Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
I. Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30, deputy director Laima Pačebutienė tel.: +37046 41 25 39 el. p.: laima.pacebutiene@klavb.lt |
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MUSIC LOFT Klaipėda youngsters present their music to the audience. |
October |
October |
October |
Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
I. Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto g. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, (8 46) 41 25 30 Senior librarian Vida Narijauskienė tel. (8 46) 41 25 32 el. p.: vida@klavb.lt |
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CHILDREN BOOK Exhibition to present the books acquired during the year. |
13-18 October |
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13-18 October |
Public library of Klaipėda municipality (Danės str. 7) |
Deputy director Eugenija Koveckienė, tel.: +37046 31 47 25 E-mail.: b.lauciuviene@biblioteka.lt |
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festival ethnical communities day Ethnic communities residing in Klaipėda present their activities in concerts and in other ways. |
7 November
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7 November
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7 November 7 d. |
Ethnic culture centre, Klaipėda concert hall |
Ethno culture centre K. Donelaičio str. 6b, director Jelena Butkevičienė Mob.: 8 670 80961 |
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Martin‘s day It is a playful children and youth event. |
11 November |
11 November |
11 November |
Ethno culture centre
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Daržų str. 10, 91246, Klaipėda, Tel. / fax +37046 41 01 08 director Nijolė Sliužinskienė |
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ProSE IN AUTUMN Prose reading evenings are being held. |
Second half of November |
Second half of November |
Second half of November |
I. Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
H. Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, director Juozas Šikšnelis tel.: +370 46 41 25 30 |
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EVENTS FOR DISABLED DAY Disabled people are encouraged to present their abilities in concerts, theatre performances, dances together with pop music players. |
3 December |
3 December |
3 December |
Culture centre Fishermen house |
Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: (8 46) 41 05 65 |
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christmas trees yard Festal yard is created by Klaipėda enterprises and organisations. |
December |
December |
December |
Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
I. Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County Head of the department Daiva Nakrošienė Tel. (8 46) 41 25 29 |
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Cycle of christmas and the new year events The cycle of events starts with the lighting of the City Christmas tree and it is terminated by fire-show on the 31 December. |
December |
December |
December |
Theatre Square |
Culture department selects the organizer of the events. |
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PEACE FOR YOU Farewell concert to the old year |
December |
December |
December |
Simonaitytė public library of Klaipėda County H. Manto str., 25, Klaipėda |
Manto str. 25, 92234, Klaipėda, +37046 41 25 30 senior librarian Vida Narijauskienė e-mail: vida@klavb.lt |
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advent evenings People are invited to listen to the Christmas songs performed by the artists of Culture Centre “Fishermen House“. |
Weekends of December |
Weekends of December |
Weekends of December |
Culture Centre “Fishermen House“ |
Taikos av. 70, 93202, Klaipėda, director Alvydas Lenkauskas tel.: +370 46 41 05 65 |
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FESTAL CLASSIC EVENT “Salve Musica“ This event is dedicated for Christmas period to make a present to the audience by surrounding tranquillity and peace as expressed by classic music rhythms. |
1 – 31 December |
1 – 31 December |
4 – 31 December |
Klaipėda concert hall |
Šaulių str. 36, 92231, Klaipėda, Tel.: +37046 41 05 59 director Danutė Žičkuvienė |
