Weekend Highlights: Cēsis 2025 Event, Plant-based Products Showcase, Artistic Exhibition
In January 2025, Cēsis, Latvia, will be the (self-proclaimed) Latvian Capital of Culture, as it hosts a series of events to commemorate the 100th birthday of its renowned architect, Gunārs Birkerts.
The festivities will kick off with the opening event, "The Call of Light", taking place at Vienības Square at 19:30. Following the event, everyone is invited to the Art Space "Mala" for an informal closing party.
The highlight of the weekend will be the exhibition "Birkerts. Libraries. Light" at the National Library, which will open on January 18. This exhibition will trace Birkerts' life in Latvia, Germany, and the United States, showcasing his unique work in the world of architecture.
Gunārs Birkerts, a symbol- and metaphor-loving architect, is known for his distinctive style. The musical and artistic part of the event will feature performances by Rihards Zaļupe, the Cēsis Theater actors, Emīls Dārziņš, and others. A grand rave party will follow the event, featuring 4LIVE PROJECT or DJ [Ex] da Bass, Einārs Latiševs, Normunds Piesis, Erna Daugaviete, and DJ Linda Samsonova.
Unfortunately, no specific event schedule is available for the Plant Food Market at Āgenskalns Market in January 2025. For those looking for January 2025 schedules, it may be necessary to check the official websites or local event announcements closer to that time for the most accurate and updated schedules.
As for Cēsis cultural events, the earliest events listed are in June and July 2025, such as walks and storytelling tours starting from June 7 and 8, and notable cultural events in mid to late August 2025 like the Latvia Ceramics Biennale and clay-themed performances around August 16-17. However, these do not include any January 2025 programming.
It's worth noting that no information about the Plant Food Market or Āgenskalns Market was provided in the given paragraphs about the Āgenskalns Market or the exhibition at the National Library.
For those planning a visit to Cēsis in January 2025, the National Library of Latvia will be open from January 18, with hours of 11:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays. Join us in celebrating the life and work of Gunārs Birkerts and experiencing the rich cultural offerings of Cēsis.
Attendees of the event can enjoy a variety of food-and-drink options at the informal closing party held at Art Space "Mala". In addition, visitors planning a longer stay in Cēsis can consider incorporating home-and-garden elements into their lifestyle by exploring local markets such as the Plant Food Market at Āgenskalns Market, although a specific January 2025 schedule for this market is not yet available.
