Weekend, what to do and where to go in Genoa and its province
Solidarity, culture, open-air events and festivals: these are the main events of the first weekend of March in Genoa and its province, to never get bored. So let’s go and see the most popular initiatives in the area, taking into account that here you can view the agenda and that already this weekend begins several events on Women’s Day. For cinema lovers, programming in Genoese cinemas is available at this link.
1. “Umani”, the concert for Sant’Egidio
Friday evening on the stage of the Carlo Felice concert with John Axelrod and Andrea Lucchesini for the Community of Sant’Egidio, in favor of humanitarian corridors for refugees. Find out more
2. “On the ground” at the Ivo Chiesa theater
Until Sunday, the theater hosts George Brant’s “Grounded”, a monologue about an American aviation pilot who discovers another way of waging war with drones. Find out more
3. Noise of Silence Wall of dolls
On Saturday Genoa opens the event on 8 March which will then stop in other cities, with Jo Squillo, Francesca Carollo, Enzo Paci, the former Miss Italy Nadia Bengala and Francesca Colombo. Find out more
4. Feast of the Garden
Sunday markets, exchange of seeds, cuttings, plants, garden tools, demonstrations but also bookcrossing, snack and sangria in Torrazza di Sant’Olcese. Find out more
5. StraWoman: the race for 8 March
On Saturday and Sunday you can walk or run wherever you want, with the official StraWoman shirt, to celebrate 8 March, and then post the photos on social media. Find out more
6. Artichoke Festival in San Desiderio
On Saturday and Sunday the Artichoke Festival arrives at the Il Ciliego educational farm in San Desiderio: food and wine but also animal exhibitions, entertainment, dance and more. Find out more
7. Carnival parade in Bolzaneto
Saturday carnival parade organized by the Civ “Il Borgo” with Dragon Night and the Genoese shops: tour of the district in masks with pentolaccia, inflatables and more. Find out more
8. Market of Producers
Saturday and Sunday the appointment at Eataly with the Produttori Market starts: guests the small and very small producers of the area with their local and traditional products. Find out more
9. The month dedicated to women begins at the Torn Curtain
Saturday evening at the Il Sipario Strappato theater in Arenzano, Laura Formenti’s “Brava (to be a boxer)” is staged. The piece inaugurates a month of female shows in honor of 8 March. Find out more
10. Excursion between Punta Manara and the Bay of Silence
Sunday excursion on a ring that from Sestri Levante leads to the coastal path of Punta Manara, one of the most complete itineraries of the Ligurian Riviera, a magical place for a simple excursion. Find out more