Weekly Art, Sound, and Comic Con Highlights: Transitions from Art Galleries to Virtual Realms
Astana and Almaty are gearing up for an exciting summer, with a diverse range of events that cater to all interests. From pop culture extravaganzas to grand operas, captivating exhibitions, and electrifying music festivals, there's something for everyone.
In Astana, the city's biggest pop culture event, Comic Con, is currently underway, offering a variety of activities suitable for friends and family. For those seeking a more classical experience, the Astana Opera is hosting the Italian opera "Turandot," a love story filled with mystery, sacrifice, and unforgettable arias. The opera, which will be performed on July 12 and 13, tells the tale of Princess Turandot, who presents her suitors with three riddles. Answer correctly, and she is yours. Fail, and face death. Prince Calaf steps forward, ready to risk everything for love.
Astana Arena, the city's premier venue, will host Alem Fest on July 13. This festival celebrates global culture with music, dance, and crafts from around the world, featuring headliners Craig David and Kazakh pop star Alem. Tickets for Alem Fest are available here.
On July 11-13, the "How the Echo Was Born" performance will take place, offering a poetic look at sound, memory, and silence. Tickets for this contemporary performance and visual storytelling event can be purchased here.
Meanwhile, in Almaty, the Satisfaction Music Festival will take place on July 12 at Recreation center "Tortuga," promising a night of electronic beats and vibrant energy.
Art enthusiasts won't want to miss Nurlan Zhainakbayev's Exhibition, "Creativity without borders. Next." Showcasing a new series of paintings that reflect on nature, memory, and identity, the exhibition will run from July 8 to Aug. 8 at State Museum of Art by. A. Kasteyev, 137, Zheltoksan Street. Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased here.
The "Rhythm of Time" exhibition, exploring inner rhythms and the relationship between time and emotion, will be held from July 12 to Aug. 2 at Has Sanat Gallery. The work of Kazakh artist Ahmet Akhat will be on display.
For those interested in Frida Kahlo, a lecture-performance will take place on July 12 and 14 at Interius, theater of Razia Hasanova. This event invites audiences to rediscover Frida Kahlo as a bold, uncompromising voice of art and revolution. Tickets for the Frida Kahlo lecture-performance are available here.
Astana is a city that hosts various exhibitions, performances, and music festivals throughout the year. Whether you're a fan of pop culture, opera, or contemporary art, there's always something new and exciting to discover. For tickets and scheduling, Astana Opera and Astana Arena are the main venues to check for performances and festivals in Astana, while Almaty events such as Satisfaction Music Festival take place at prominent city venues.
- At the Astana Opera, the Italian opera "Turandot" will be performed on July 12 and 13, offering an intriguing blend of mystery, sacrifice, and enchanting arias.
- In addition to the opera, Astana Arena is hosting Alem Fest on July 13, a festival celebrating global culture with music, dance, and crafts, featuring international artists Craig David and Alem.
- For those who appreciate contemporary art, the exhibition "How the Echo Was Born" is taking place on July 11-13, offering a poetic exploration of sound, memory, and silence.
- Meanwhile, the Satisfaction Music Festival, featuring electronic beats, will take place on July 12 at Recreation center "Tortuga" in Almaty.
- In Almaty's State Museum of Art by. A. Kasteyev, Nurlan Zhainakbayev's Exhibition, "Creativity without borders. Next." showcases a new series of paintings that reflect on nature, memory, and identity, running from July 8 to Aug. 8.
