Once again our local editors from various cities have pointed out the must-go events happening in November. If you’re travelling to any of the following places, read extra thoroughly! Don’t forget to check out more local recommendations at the Like a Local Guide webpage.

Participate in improvisational theatre at Impro Prague 2013

October 31–November 2

Improvisational theatre is an awesome form of theatre where everything that happens on stage is created at the very same moment it is performed. The story unfolds as each of the characters adds his/her own original ideas with the aim of creating a complete and flowing story. It’s the first time an international improvisation theatre festival will be held in Prague. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of performances by Czech and foreign theatre groups as well as workshops run by professionals. Visitors can also participate in the making of each performance as most impro theatre is inspired by the audience. The biggest star of the festival is probably the Belgian actor Yann van den Branden, the leading character of the Belgian version of the improvised TV comedy series ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’

If you grow tired of theatre, discover more things to do in Prague HERE!

Photo credit: Harris Academy of the Arts

Celebrate the art of film at Thessaloniki International Film Festival

November 1–10

First held in 1960 as a the ‘Week of Greek Cinema’, this festival turned international in 1992 and now, more than 50 years since its inception, it’s the highlight film event of the Balkans. Both local productions and creations by emerging international filmmakers will be featured. There’s an international category, a panorama of Greek films, the New Horizons program, the Balkan Survey, and numerous retrospectives and tributes to leading figures in the world of film. Foreigners need not worry, everything is screened with English subtitles! To avoid disappointment, pre-purchasing tickets is strongly recommended. Read more…

Find your local guide to Thessaloniki HERE!

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Savour extraordinary food at Taste MTL in Montreal

November 1–11

This is Montreal’s version of Restaurant Week with over 100 restaurants across the city creating special menus for either $19, $29, or $39. It’s a great opportunity to try extraordinary food at restaurants that otherwise might be out of your price range. Cuisines vary from French to Asian to local and more. Pre-booking is accepted and encouraged. They have even organised different food tours for those wishing to experience something truly unique.

Photo credit: Bistro L’Aroma

Appreciate chamber music at SoNoRo Festival in Bucharest, Iasi & Cluj-Napoca

November 1–19

The aim of SoNoRo Festival is to celebrate chamber music and bring it into limelight, and to introduce Romanian music to the world. Now in its eighth year, this festival has grown more popular each year. The program is rich and intresting, including concerts such as Letters From the Sky, Sunrise, Aurora, Air and many more. The concerts will be held at various venues across all three cities. Tickets can be purchased at the venues or beforehand from Humanitas bookstores, Cărtureşti and Germanos shops, Orange, Vodafone and Domo. Read more…

See what else is there to do in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

See award-winning movies at Stockholm International Film Festival

November 6–17

For 12 days in November, Stockholm International Film Festival takes over the cinemas of Stockholm, screening 170 films from more than 40 countries. The opening movie is Steve McQueen’s controversial historic drama ’12 Years a Slave’ featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor. Films have been grouped into categories such as Latin Visions, Twilight Zone and Documania. Besides film screenings, there are also film quizzes, parties, seminars, Face2Face, Work In Progress etc. Bear in mind that before being able to buy tickets to screenings you have to purchase a membership card. Read more…

Look for other thing to do in Stockholm HERE!

Photo credit: Emmanuel Castro Skött

Enjoy silence at Pssst! Silent Film Festival in Zagreb

November 7–9

Pssst! is quite an unusual film festival highlighting the art of silent film in a new, exciting and entertaining way. Since very few silent film are being made these days, people might question the point of this kind of festival. However, the concept of this festival should be understood as a media experiment – authors can send films to PSSST! which they think could work without the original sound, and the festival crew is responsible for providing high-quality sound support and live music to accompany the silent projection. This of course creates a film completely different from the original which is precisely why PSSST! is so exciting. Every year a selection of silent film classics are screened as well. Read more…

Read local Zagreb recommendations HERE!

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Light a candle on Lāčplēsis Day in Riga (or anywhere else in Latvia)

November 11

November is a month of national holidays in Latvia, the 11th being a very special day for locals – Lāčplēsis Day. On this date Latvians commemorate not the end of WWI in 1918 (as in many other countries), but the victory over the West Russian Volunteer Army at the battle of Riga that took place the following year. The day was named after a war hero and the most adorable fact about it is that everyone across Latvia lights a candle in memory of the Latvian Freedom Fighters. The whole day is lit up in fire, and there are even torch walks. In the centre of Riga people gather around Riga Castle to lay down their candles beside the wall – it really is a beautiful sight.

Discover what else to do in Riga HERE!

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Soak up some art & culture at Edinburgh Art Fair

November 15–17

Edinburgh Art Fair brings thousands of artworks from 50 galleries across the UK and Europe to Edinburgh Corn Exchange, making it extremely convenient for true art buffs to enjoy all the masterpieces under one roof. Alongside the main attraction ‘Artworks for Sale’ there will be printmaking workshops, talks, demonstrations and painting lessons for young and old. It’s a fun way to spend a day with your family as there is entertainment for everyone. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult get in for free. Read more…

Check out what else there is to do in Edinburgh HERE!

Brighten the dark nights of November at Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn

November 15–December 1

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival or PÖFF (that’s what the locals call it) is one of the largest and most distinctive film events in Northern Europe, and is recognised among the 50 leading film festivals of the world. The festival includes three international competition programmes – EurAsia, Tridens Herring and North-American indie films, along with a traditional film festival programme inluding documentaries and feature films. There are also programmes for short films and retrospectives, and even film-related special events including concerts, exhibitions, talks and more. In addition, there are also three sub-festivals: Animated Dreams, Just Film and Sleepwalkers. The screenings take place at four different venues and tickets can be purchased both on the spot and in advance. There are special discounts for large quantity ticket purchases. Read more…

Find out what else to do in Tallinn HERE!

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