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Culture agenda in February

In February, we will battle winter and begin to look forward to the brightest season of the year. It's time to prepare for Meteņi! Let's use the most melodious songs and the most convincing dance moves to help spring arrive. The joy of anticipation is more pleasant when we are busy, so this month we are offering several outstanding cultural events. Let's start with dancing, continue with theater and instrumental music, and end the month with a proper spring celebration in Latgale – the musical dance performance "Iz zaļa zora"! And we won't even notice how the light will gradually return and turn our days longer. See you at the LU Culture Center events!

On February 6th at 7 PM, the Latvian University Student Theatre will present the premiere with its new cast – Robert Thomas’s crime comedy “Astoņas mīlošas sievietes” ("Eight loving women") in the Assembly Hall of the Faculty of Humanities (HZF), Visvalža iela 4a, 4th floor (Room 401). Admission is free; everyone is welcome!

About the performance – In the late 1950s, in a remote province of France, eight very different women gather in an old house whose former luxury has long faded. They are all connected by one man. Worn down by routine and absorbed in their own interests, they have no idea that carefully guarded secrets are about to be revealed… What is each of them hiding? And which of the eight is guilty? Come and find out!

On February 6th at 6 PM, the ethnographic evening “Meteņi” ("Shrovetide") will take place at Valmiermuiža Brewery Guest Room, together with the Folk dance group “Dandari.” Admission: EUR 12–15. Free entry for children under 6 years. More information here. 

On February 7th at 7 PM, a Folk Dance Evening with the Folk dance group “Dandari” will take place at Rudzāti, Līvāni Municipality. Tickets available at the entrance (EUR 5). More information here.

On February 13th and 14th, the Riga Amateur Theatre Festival “Uz to pusi” will take place at the Culture centre “Iļģuciems”. Festival has been made in memory of director and playwright Ārijs Geikins (1936–2008), marking his 90th anniversary. For many years, Ārijs Geikins was also the artistic director of the LU Student Theatre. 

Over the two days, the theatre will present three performances:

  • “Eight Loving Women” – February 13th at 7 PM. Location: Main Hall of the Culture Centre “Iļģuciems”. Director: Visvaldis Klintsons
  • Biographical poetry play “How Quickly Time Rushes By” – February 14th at 1:20 PM. Location: Salon of the “Iļģuciems” Cultural Centre. Director: Visvaldis Klintsons
  • “Socrates’ Last Night” – February 14th at 5 PM. Location: Main Hall of the Culture Centre “Iļģuciems”. Director: Visvaldis Klintsons

Entry with invitations, available for free at “Biļešu Paradīze” ticket offices. More information here.

On February 15th at 7 PM, the Lithuanian Independence Dance Night will take place together with the LU Folk dance group “Dandari.” 

On February 21st at 4 PM, the University of Latvia Wind band will perform at the Valka Cultural Centre; Estonia.

On February 22nd at 3 PM, the University of Latvia Wind band will perform at the Heino Eller Tartu Music College; Estonia.

On February 28th at 7 PM, the Univeristy of Latvia Dance Ensemble “Pērle” will present the musical staged dance performance “Iz zaļa zora”, accompanied by live music, at the Rožu zāle (Rose Hall) of the Liepāja Olympic Centre.

At the heart of the performance is a young woman who affirms her emotional belonging to Latgale and tells, through her own eyes, the story of a traditional work gathering (talka) taking place in her family homestead. The performance is based on Latgalian folklore materials and real-life stories, therefore the language of the performance is Latgalian.

The performance features the University of Latvia Dance Ensemble “Pērle” and 13 musicians, including the musical collective “Upes muzikanti,” the group “Rūžupis veiri,” and Trio “Bille.”

A more detailed description and tickets are available here. 

See you at our events! 

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