May 1 & weekend calendar: Mici festival, Grillfest BBQ, and more
Outdoor grill events are a staple of the May 1 celebration and Bucharest and its surroundings host several this weekend, in addition to the usual roundup of exhibitions, film screenings, and concerts.<o:p></o:p>
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Outdoor grill events are a staple of the May 1 celebration and Bucharest and its surroundings host several this weekend, in addition to the usual roundup of exhibitions, film screenings, and concerts.
In Bucharest:
Mici Festival - Festivalul Micului cel Mare
April 30 - May 3
Held at the Alba Iulia Roundabout, the event promises a culinary show featuring a 100-meter mic, but also grilled meat dishes, cauldron-cooked stews, pastrami, ribs, and more. More here.
Grillfest BBQ****
May 1 – May 3
The event, which takes place at Casa Vlăsia in Snagov, promises a gastronomic treat, with over 200 chefs and pitmasters. Visitors will be able to discover several thematic areas: The US BBQ Experience area brings authentic styles from Texas, Carolina, Memphis, Kentucky, St. Louis and Kansas City. In parallel, the area dedicated to Latin America will host demonstrations of Argentine asado and Brazilian churrasco. More details here.
Open Streets
April 25 – October 11
For 25 weekends, the capital’s central area will host various concerts, shows, parades, workshops for children, sports activities, and guided tours. Calea Victoriei becomes pedestrian again, and, as a novelty this year, the route is extended to Ion Brezoianu Street, which is included in the program for the first time. More info here.
Art Safari
Until July 19
The art event returns with another edition featuring exhibitions dedicated to Nicolae Vermont, Mihai Eminescu, and one gathering works by Felix Aftene. More details here.
Concert @ George Enescu Philharmonic
April 30
Leo Hussain conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Jean Sibelius and George Enescu. Violinist Karen Gomyo is the soloist. More details
