#EVENTS
What’s with the crowds on Wednesday?
We feel you should know: April 10th marks the 3rd anniversary of the tragic plane crash, in which Polish president Lech Kaczyński, his wife and 95 other people from the presidential delegation all lost their lives. The president’s twin brother Jarosław and Law&Justice (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość), the party he chairs, are planning a number of events on Krakowskie Przedmieście, esp. around the Presidential Palace. An estimated 10000 visitors will come to Warsaw to attend the celebrations. If you also wish to attend, head for the “Smolensk Triptych” concert at 3 PM in front of the Presidential Palace. Also, be prepared for a wake-up call: you will hear wailing sirens city-wide at 8:41 AM(which is when the plane crashed). To understand why the tragic anniversary celebrations are dominated by one political party and learn more about the complexity of the situation, read the article under the “Details” link.
Where: Presidential Palace and around, ul.Krakowskie Przedmieście 46/48
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When: Wednesday, April 10th, all day
Details: click here
#MUSEUM
Chopin’s drawing-room
Missed the free Tuesday in the Chopin museum? Don’t worry, Wednesday gives you another opportunity to see a place connected with the famous Polish composer without having to reach for the wallet. Chopin’s Drawing Room is a branch of the main museum, giving you an opportunity to see what the composer called home for the last ten years of his stay in Warsaw.
Where: Salonik Chopinów (Chopin Family Drawing-Room)
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When: 9AM-5PM Mon-Fri, 9AM-1PM Sat. Closed on Sundays
How much: free on Wednesdays, 3/2 PLN normal/reduced on all other days
Details: click here
#CONCERT
Awesome African and Polish music and more!
If you’re spending your Wednesday evening in Warsaw, you’re in for a real treat! Organizers of OFF, the most prestigious Polish indie music festival, are inviting you for a concert to get you into summer mood. To that end, they’ve invited some Paris Tetris, a Polish band with a Mexican lead vocalist known for their rowdy pop and Konono no.1, a group responsible for introducing the rest of the world to congotronics. The concerts will be followed by a DJ set by Brian Shimkovitz, better known as the man behind Awesome Tapes from Africa blog, who will play you some of the best music you’ve never heard before. Trust us, the party is well worth the money!
Where: Café Kulturalna in the Palace of Culture and Science
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When: Wednesday, April 10th, 10 PM
How much: 40 PLN, for tickets click here
Details: click here
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