Screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “Delta Space Mission”

Sunday, 12th May
16:00
Cinema theatre Elektriteater

Tartu Elektriteater presents: screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “Delta Space Mission” (Romania, 1984; directors Calin Cazan, Mircea Toia)
The film is in Romanian with subtitles in Estonian and English. Followed by a discussion on psychedelics with Ahto Külvet, Raul Viitung, Ave Taavet and Andreas Trossek.
Ticket €7, elektriteater.ee

The screening is supported by the Embassy of Romania in Estonia.

Screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” overview “Estonian Psychedelic Animation”

Sunday, 12th May
14:00
Cinema theatre Elektriteater

Tartu Elektriteater presents: screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” overview “Estonian Psychedelic Animation” (Estonia, 1973–1981)
Films are subtitled in English. Ticket price 7€, see elektriteater.ee

A Roadside Picnic: opening of artist Karel Koplimets’s installation and a reading by the Writer of the Day Urmas Vadi

Sunday, 12th May
14:00–18:30
Tõravere Observatory

On the final day of the festival, everybody is invited to an outing to the Tõravere Observatory, where Karel Koplimets’s installation, created as part of the project “ArCo3 – Artists in Collections, Communities and Collectives”, will be opened, and Urmas Vadi will be reading his works. There will also be a tour of the observatory park and a visit to the Space Mission Simulation Center, led by Aditya Savio Paul.

NB! An Art Bus will depart at 14:00 from the parking lot in front of theatre Vanemuine to Tõravere, returning to the starting point at 19:00. A round-trip fare of 5 euros is payable in cash on-site (children under 10 travel for free). Registration is required by May 3^rd via email: marytalvistu@gmail.com.

Screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “On the Silver Globe”

Saturday, 11th May
17:00
Cinema theatre Elektriteater

Tartu Elektriteater presents: screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “On the Silver Globe” (Poland, 1988, directed by Andrzej Zulawski)
The film will be introduced by Polish science fiction researcher Paweł Frelik. After the film, there will be a discussion with Frelik led by film critic Tristan Priimägi. Hopefully, we’ll figure out what the hell it is we just watched. The film is in Polish with subtitles in Estonian and English; the introduction and discussion are in English. The screening is supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tallinn. Ticket: €7, see elektriteater.ee

“Bring Your Own Utopia”: performance “The Forest of Ink and Skin” by David Hartley (UK) and Henri Hütt

Saturday, 11th May
15:00–19:00
Tartu New Theatre

Folktales foraged from painted bark; stories salvaged from inky roots. Welcome to the Forest of Ink and Skin; a place of ancient futures, and pasts that are yet to come. Stroll between the trees and seek the tales written on flesh. Find the symbols of protection and the creatures of transformation, seek the moth, the wolf, and the fox. Go deeper. Watch your step. Keep moving, and do not stop. The Forest of Ink and Skin will take care of you. The Forest of Ink and Skin will take you. Do not be afraid. A unique storytelling experience from Henri Hütt, David Hartley, and a legion of living, breathing trees. If you go down to the woods today…
NB! Booking essential (link available here soon); the duration of one visit is 15 minutes.

The performance is supported by A. Le Coq.
See also: https://kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee/en/events/tartu-2024-events/bring-your-own-utopia/

Award ceremony for the best participants of the school youth information retrieval game

Saturday, 11th May
14:00
Fahrenheit 451° bookstore

Award ceremony for the best participants of the school youth information retrieval game

Presentation of the special issue of Värske Rõhk “How to Write Kindness” – community day with readings and soup kitchen

Saturday, 11th May
12:00
Courtyard of Tähtvere Day Centre

Performers include Helena Aadli, Oliver Issak, Saara Liis Jõerand, Anastassia Kuznetsova, Andreas Kübar, Emma Lotta Lõhmus, Karin Orgulas, Johanna Rannik, and Hildegard Reimann.
See also: https://kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee/en/events/tartu-2024-events/how-to-write-kindness/

Insomniacathon Vol3

11th May 10:00–12th May 10:00
Tartu Literature House and Culture Club Salong

24-hour cultural marathon Insomniacathon takes place in Tartu for the third time! This event, imported to Tartu and Prima Vista by the American beat poet Ron Whitehead, has already become eagerly looked forward to by many and offers both surprises as well as the familiar, new performers, as well as old acquaintances, including Ron himself. The performers this year include Ron Whitehead, Jinn Bug, Alan Shapiro, Claudia Baniahmad, Christiane Vadnais, Halõna Kruk, Francis Gene-Rowe, Amy Cutler, Merca, fs, Kristel Mägedi, Aime Hansen, Two Pigs Flying Towards the Sun, Andres Roots, and others. The detailed schedule will be published at the end of April on the festival’s website and social media.

Concert “Writers in Music”

Friday, 10th May
20:00
Culture Club Salong

It has been 20 years since the first concert of writers, formerly known as “Singing Writers”. At this celebratory concert, reminiscent of the early days, we will have on stage Jürgen Rooste along with Siim Aimla, Aapo Ilves, and Merca. They will be joined by representatives of the new generation, the Avemaria ensemble: Riste Sofie Käär (vocals, guitar), Kalli Talonpoika (drums), Alexander Kaseste (bass), and Jarko Skolin (guitar). The concert will be hosted by Toomas Leppik.

A play „Tundmatute asjade mets” (“The Forest of Unknown Things”)

Friday, 10th May
19:00
Tartu New Theatre

Tartu New Theatre presents: „Tundmatute asjade mets” (“The Forest of Unknown Things”)
A play about entirely ordinary things and non-things. Introduction and ticket information: uusteater.ee

Screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “Inquest of Pilot Pirx”

Friday, 10th May
19:00
Cinema theatre Elektriteater

Tartu Elektriteater presents: screening of the program “Stalking Eastern Europe” film “Inquest of Pilot Pirx” (Estonia, Poland, 1978; directed by Marek Piestrak)
The introduction by Polish science fiction researcher Jędrzej Burszta will be in English. The film’s audio is in Estonian with English subtitles. Ticket price €7, see elektriteater.ee

Public recording of the radio Ööülikool program “Night Patterns” with the Writer of the Day Doris Kareva

Friday, 10th May
18:00
Estonian National Museum Theatre Hall

Note: Admission fee applies, tickets available at Piletilevi for €10 / €15.

Grand Futurological Congress: Preiļi Conceptualists (Preiļu konceptuālisti, Latvia)

Friday, 10th May
18:00
The University of Tartu Library conference hall

Opening remarks will be given by the Latvian Ambassador to Estonia, Kristīne Našeniece. During the event, the freshly published poetry anthology “Birthplace of the Alphabet. The First Selection of Conceptual Poetry of the Latvian Third Millennium” will be available for purchase, containing texts by the poets of the group of Preiļi Conceptualists. The editor and translator Contra will also be present. The event will be followed by a vin d’honneur hosted by the Embassy of Latvia.

“Bring Your Own Utopia”: Opening of Olga Povoroznyk’s (UNESCO City of Literature Lviv, Ukraine) and Eike Eplik’s installation

Friday, 10th May
16:30

More details available soon!
See also: https://kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee/en/events/tartu-2024-events/bring-your-own-utopia/

Grand Futurological Congress: Isaac Rosa (Spain)

Friday, 10th May
16:00
The University of Tartu Library conference hall

Tartu University guest lecturer Francisco Espino will converse with the author of the novel “Final Feliz” (published in Estonian by Toledo, 2023), Isaac Rosa. In his novels, Isaac Rosa has examined the past and addressed contemporary fears and human relationships, including the possibility of love in the modern world, and now he turns his creative gaze towards the future. Copies of the novel in Estonian will be available for purchase on-site. The conversation will be conducted in Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into Estonian and English. The event is supported by the Embassy of Spain.

“Bring Your Own Utopia”: Opening of Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir’s (UNESCO City of Literature Reykjavík, Iceland) and Timo Toots’s installation “Ülekäik” (“Crossing”)

Friday, 10th May
15:00
At Narva mnt, next to the city centre side traffic light near the crossing towards Kivi Konsum

“Bring Your Own Utopia”: Opening of Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir’s (UNESCO City of Literature Reykjavík, Iceland) and Timo Toots’s installation “Ülekäik” (“Crossing”) at Narva mnt, next to the city centre side traffic light near the crossing towards Kivi Konsum
See also: https://kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee/en/events/tartu-2024-events/bring-your-own-utopia/

Literary expedition in Tartu

Friday, 10th May
14:00
Meeting point at the statue of Kristjan Jaak Peterson on Toomemägi Hill

Under the guidance of the guide and writer Kaspar Jassa, a journey into literary history will take place in the city centre of Tartu. Throughout the excursion, Tartu writers will be remembered through quotes and biographical anecdotes. The meeting point is at the statue of Kristjan Jaak Peterson on Toomemägi Hill. The journey concludes at the memorial of Koidula and Jannsen.

Curatorial tour of the exhibition “Poetics of Survival”

Friday, 10th May
13:00
Lobby of Jakobi 2

Curatorial tour of the exhibition “Poetics of Survival” at the lobby of Jakobi 2

“Living Library” for school students

Friday, 10th May
11:15–12:00
Ilmatsalu Library

In the “Living Library,” you can meet so-called living books, intriguing with their fascinating life stories or backgrounds. Each living book shares their personal experiences, profession, or interests in small groups, in several sessions. Engaging with living books broadens horizons and can also help make plans for the future. The concept of “Living Library” was first introduced in Estonia in 2006 as part of the European Council’s Europe’s campaign “All Different, All Equal.” The format was developed and piloted for the Roskilde Music Festival in Denmark in 2000, and since then, it has spread widely and found increasing usage worldwide.

“Living Library” for school students

Friday, 10th May
10:00–11:00
Annelinn Library

In the “Living Library,” you can meet so-called living books, intriguing with their fascinating life stories or backgrounds. Each living book shares their personal experiences, profession, or interests in small groups, in several sessions. Engaging with living books broadens horizons and can also help make plans for the future. The concept of “Living Library” was first introduced in Estonia in 2006 as part of the European Council’s Europe’s campaign “All Different, All Equal.” The format was developed and piloted for the Roskilde Music Festival in Denmark in 2000, and since then, it has spread widely and found increasing usage worldwide.