Happy Volunteering Day 2017 will take place on May 16, 2017 at Prešeren square in Ljubljana. At that time, all the voluntary organizations will gather in the city center, and they will present their activities at their stands and invite to their circles all those who feel eager to lend a helping hand to all those who are less fortunate.
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On Saturday, May 13, the sixth outdoor ARTish season opens on Gornji trg in the old center of Ljubljana. We will be chilling and socializing by the Hercules fountain until September 2017.
More than 10,000 cultural events take place in the capital every year in attractions of various styles, residents of Ljubljana and visitors are fascinated by artists of all genres - from top music, theater and visual artists to alternative and avant-garde artists. The editors of the international city guides In Your Pocket concluded with the Best of Ljubljana - Best Culture in Ljubljana selection, where they chose the best museum, the best theater, the best gallery and the best commercial gallery. Who are the winners?
The Castle Days 2017 in May bring three days of varied events to the Ljubljana Castle for the whole family. Between May 19 and 21, 2017, we will remember for the seventh time the event when the then visionary mayor Ivan Hribar bought the Ljubljana Castle from Austria-Hungary for 60,200 kroner, which thus became the property of the city of Ljubljana. In honor of the event, a variety of free events for the whole family are planned on Grajské grič.
The year 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the death of the great architect Jože Plečnik, who left the biggest mark on Ljubljana and created it as we know it today. We commemorate the anniversary with various events and activities that take place throughout the year. Do you want to get to know Plečnik's Ljubljana better by bike? Then there are guided bike tours on May 6, 20 and 27, 2017 as ordered.
April's Funky Flea Market will once again offer a space in the ULCA Youth Center (underpass of the railway station) where we can exchange goods with other goods or offer voluntary contributions in return. All voluntary contributions of the event go towards the operating costs of the ULCA Youth Center.
The season is also opened by Pivo & Burger Fest. The most delicious culinary companions are returning to Pogačarjev trg in Ljubljana on June 17, 2017. The Spring Beer & Burger Fest 2017 will take place both on Saturday and Sunday, June 18.
The famous British soprano Sarah Brightman is coming to Slovenia for the first time, and she will delight all classical music lovers. As part of the Royal Christmas Gala tour, the international artist and her musical guests will hold a festive concert, enriched with luxurious lighting effects and superb production. We will be able to listen to them in Ljubljana's Dvorana Stožice on December 22.
April 20 is traditionally reserved for the Marihuana March, a rally in support of cannabis. It is considered one of the most misunderstood plants of our time, and Marijuana March 2017, like all the previous 12ths, will try to change the votes of those who stand against its legalization.
People are becoming more and more aware of the importance of a healthy diet. But often we can't find time for it. But now you no longer have an excuse not to eat healthy and naturally produced food. Not only because the center of Ljubljana is richer for the Taman restaurant, where they offer vegetarian and vegan meals prepared from local and organic foods, but because they also bring a part of nature to your home or office.
On May 13, 2017 at 10 a.m., a new form of group running, Pulz petka, is starting in Ljubljana's Tivoli Park. It is a free monthly running event suitable for beginners, families and fast runners, as well as anyone who wants to run with their canine friends.
On April 18, 2017, the team of the Concept Workshop and the SEZAM Association will present at the Moste Youth Station which projects or programs they will implement in 2017 and which you can join with a clear conscience. They will also present all the supporters who enable the youth center to develop in various areas.