What to do in Pisa and its province on the weekend of 23 and 24 October
For lovers of good food, and in particular of truffle, this is the weekend Those who want to take advantage of their free time to have a good time excursion outdoors, you can choose whether to get lost among the olive trees of the Pisan countryside, or to stay in the city, ‘trapped’ in the atmosphere of medieval Pisa. Without forgetting music and theater amidst laughter, distant travels, concerts and record exhibitions. Here are some tips on the main events scheduled Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October.
This time we cannot but start from Volterragusto, among the most awaited and loved food and wine reviews of the area. In the splendid Piazza dei Priori of Volterra it will be possible to taste and buy (or just admire) local products, while a real tasting table will be set up in the cellars of Palazzo Viti. The protagonist, among exhibitions and thematic meetings, is truffle. But the wine: The October 23 in fact, aexcursion cycling between vineyards And, Sunday 24, a walk in the Wood of Berignone discovering the ‘Spirits of the Wood’, among lost berries and distilleries. Also on Sunday it will be possible to go back in time, and more specifically to the Renaissance, to admire a banquet at the Medici court. There will also be performances by the historical group, musicians and flag-wavers of the city of Volterra.
Autumn afternoons and the ‘expanses’ of olive trees form a perfect combination for relaxing. Nothing better then that Walk among the olive trees in Vicopisano, created in collaboration with the National Association of the City of Oil and scheduled for Sunday 24 October. From the historic center of the village we will move towards the first slopes of Monte Pisano, in places rich in history and traditions, with the raids and theatrical performances of Azul Teatro.
Houses that in the nineteenth century were the scene of galvanism experiments, ‘churches in churches’, ancient country lanes, pies co’ bischeri and musical experiences. These are the ingredients of the guided tour ‘The alchemy of the grassy path‘, between the fields of Orzignano And Pontasserchio, where the traveling companions are Monte Pisano and the Serchio embankment. An opportunity to discover the art and history of the places along the way, but also to enjoy the surrounding nature and the typical specialties of the place. The appointment is for Sunday 24 October.
What was medieval Pisa like when it was a maritime power? Some traces remained in the Citadel and in the Republican Arsenals, at the center of a tour (Saturday 23 October) as part of the initiative promoted by the Municipality ‘RiscopriAmo Pisa’. Thanks to the recent restoration, the participants will be able to join these rediscovered spaces to discover the history and the various transformations that have taken place since the Pisans built their galleys, capable of crossing the whole Mediterranean.
Of course, lovers of good music are not forgotten. Sunday 24 October at the Leopolda Station Pisa exhibitors will come from all over Italy, bringing all kinds of vinyl. From rarities to records for all budgets, from pop to rock, from classical music to blues and jazz, just to name a few present genres. In addition, a rich program of collateral events is also planned this year. Saturday 23 iinstead, al Verdi Theater of Pisa, there will be the solidarity concert Jesus Christ meets the orchestra, presented by Bhalobasa OdV and Accademia Musicale di Pontedera, in collaboration with Doctors with Africa CUAMM. The entire proceeds will go into the ‘A vaccine for Africa, a vaccine for us’ project.
If instead you choose the theater, an idea can be the show ‘Oh Mama‘with the actress from Fiesole Maria Cassi, on the calendar a The City of the Theater of Cascina on Saturday 23 October. Space therefore for a mix of comedy and pure poetry, a perfect puzzle of ‘differences’ full of strength, enthusiasm, humor, commentary and fun thanks to the comic strength and irony that distinguish Maria Cassi.
It all begins with the discovery, among the dry leaves, of a small seed. An opportunity, actually, to discover, observe and collect. Thus begins the story of ‘SeMino‘, show that will be staged at The City of the Theater of Cascina on Sunday 24 October for children aged 3 and over. SeMino is a metaphor of life in whatever form it manifests itself, but it is also a project that arises from the search for alternative forms of environmental education, developing a greater affectivity towards the environment. If, on the other hand, you want to go to Brazil for only a few kilometers, go to the theater Quaranthana of San Miniato it’s the right place with the show ‘CI-CHI-BUM! notes of my trip to Brazil‘ (always Sunday 24 October). Capoeira And samba, sure, but also the dance of the Coco de roda, the warmth of the fires on the pavements and the narrow dances for the festival of São João, the echo of ancient stories of rattlesnakes and the songs of Iemanjá, the goddess of the sea.
Here all the events.