Are you ready for a night run through the streets of Kranj? On May 11, you will be able to discover the Gorenje capital and its secrets.
Events
Ljubljana is richer for another culinary festival. This time, gin lovers are in for a treat. The Ljubljana Gin Brin Festival 2019 will be held as an all-day event on May 11.
Mountain bike Formula One, the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, returns to the venue where mountain bike competitions have been held since 1998 and the last World Cup competition was organized in the 2010 season. On Friday you can witness the practice , the qualifiers on Saturday, and the grand finale on Sunday, when the brave cyclists will also ride through the Trikotna Jasa, where, as they say, "real rock'n'roll".
Labyrinth Istria is the younger brother of the attractive Dalmatian story Labyrinth Open, which has already hosted world music virtuosos. It comes to Istria as a boutique festival at the beginning of the season, which brings a mix of Adriatic beaches, local cuisine, colorful history, the picturesqueness of Poreč and a fresh concept of 36 hours of non-stop techno in a seaside resort, three venues and all-day fun on the beach.
At the beginning of May, National Volunteer Week takes place across the country, which includes various events related to volunteering - many organizations present themselves, share experiences, invite visitors to join their ranks and have fun, as only volunteers know how. The central event is the Happy Volunteering Day, which this year will be held on May 16. At that time, organizations from all over Slovenia will present themselves at the stands on Prešern Square in Ljubljana, and the volunteers will celebrate their work and have fun together with you.
The Dunking Devils are the world's leading acrobatic group and their roots date back to 2004 when they started as a group of friends with a shared passion for acrobatic dunks. In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Dunking Devils LIVE spectacle will push the boundaries - in addition to them, other Slovenian talents will also present themselves as guests at the largest acrobatic circus: multiple world dance champions Artifex, acrobats Flipping Art, magical LED Motion, pole dancers Duo Kamikazete and last year's winner of the show Slovenia has Talent Tjaša Dobravec and guests from abroad Travelers Duo and Da Move Crew.
If you want to live in a clean and green capital, then you must take part in the cleaning campaign Za lepša Ljubljana 2019, within the framework of which, again this year, various activities will take place with which you can change the environment in which you live. Traditionally, the campaign takes place every year for a month and ends with the cleaning of the Ljubljanica - divers and many associations will ensure that the water is clean, and you will be able to enjoy the cultural program and honey plants that you will receive from the Botanical Garden as a thank you cares about the environment and, of course, Ljubljana.
During the summer, Ljubljana will be marked by art, the essential medium of which is light - light installations prepared by artists as part of the International Light Guerrilla Festival 2019 will be exhibited at various venues around the city. How they tackled the theme of "BORDER" seen in galleries and on the streets of the city center and outskirts of Ljubljana.
At an extended concert in Ljubljana, the band Laibach will present the album The Sound of Music, the idea for which arose when the group was invited to North Korea in 2015. It contains songs from the musical My Songs, My Dreams and arrangements of Korean folk songs.
If you like assembling, disassembling, creating, researching, come to the Ljubljana Mini Maker Faire 2019, a one-day DIY event where enthusiasts from all over Slovenia meet to discover new skills in their garages, workshops, technology centers or companies. In addition to being able to see their creations and get in touch with them, the event will also include workshops, training sessions and round tables where the relationship of society to technology, science and entrepreneurship will be discussed.
The Kurja Polt 2019 genre film festival brings to Kinodvor and Slovensko kinoteka again this year selected film genre masterpieces that you don't want and shouldn't miss. The title of this year's retrospective is Freaks, and it brings overlooked pearls, cult classics that are more than welcome in the dark skin. And, of course, exhibitions, conferences and workshops, which will be in the spirit of serious theoretical reflection.
Spring is the right time to visit the Volčji Potok Arboretum. The collection of woody plants is first completed by the flowering of daffodils, which herald the end of winter with their yellow flowers. Soon after, the park is enriched by the spring exhibition of tulips, which change the image of the Arboretum every day. During the May Day holidays, it is supplemented with an exhibition of flowers, horticulture and garden equipment, as well as a fair of home crafts and arts and crafts. Enjoy stunning views in the embrace of the picturesque Kamniški Alps and indulge in an unforgettable experience. The spring exhibition in the Arboretum 2019 is waiting for you.