Summer Events

Black Coffee is a famous award winning jazz band formed in 1993 that has graced many musical stages in Croatia and abroad. Their recordings have included popular Croatian artists such as Gibonni and Oliver Dragojević as well as Daniele de Bonaventura, Robin Browne and Georgie Fame. The beautiful Zadar singer Martine Thomas will lead the evenings on July 20, Aug 3 & 17 Throughout July and August, the city will echo with pop and jazz events as well as klapa (a capella) evenings by the local performers. Please note that the program itinerary is subject to change depending on the COVID 19 situation. Zadar In Your Pocket bears no responsibility in case of the possible changes.

Photo by Matija Dedić Archives

On August 22, the Museum of Ancient Glass will host the excellent Matija Dedić and Gibonni.

CONCERTS

July 21 Zorica Kondža Forum

July 22 Tribute to Swing | Ivana Kindl, Davor Pekota & Jazz Quartet Trg Petra Zoranića

July 24 Miro Ungar Trg Petra Zoranića

Aug 22 Tereza Kesovija Forum

Aug 28 Radojka Šverko Forum

JUly 16 Dubbed the ‘Bosnain Billie Holliday’, Amira Medunjanin sings traditional Bosnian folk music characterised by a slow tempo mixture of Oriental, European and Sephardic elements with rich harmony and melancholic melody. She reinvigorates songs dating hundreds of years with her unique and expressive voice.

Amira Medunjanin Archives

July 28 at 21:30 Aguas Trio (Cuba) Omar Sosa piano, keyboards, voice Yillan Canizares violin, voice Gustavo Ovalles percussion Photo by HNK Zadar Archives 28.07 - 30.07 » ZADAR JAZZ AnD BlUES FESTIvAl With the summer heat shining at day, the tunes and rhythms at this festival ensure that the evening temperatures stay mildly high too. The repertoire list is always updating therefore it is best to visit www.zadar.travel for all the latest information of who is playing and when! Previous artists have included Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express, Neal Black and The Healers, Camille Thurman Music Page & the MMT Quartet, Fred Wesley & the New JBs, and Saskia Laroo just to name a few.QD‑2, The Museum of Ancient Glass, Poljana Zemaljskog odbora 1, tel. (+385‑23) 36 38 31, www. zadar.travel. zadar.inyourpocket.com

Monoplay Archives

RATKO PETRIć RETROSPECTIvE ExhIBITIOn – DEPUTy’S PAlACE The retrospective exhibition which opens this October in Deputy’s Palace (Medulićeva 2) will present a cross-section of Ratko Petrić’s entire oeuvre. Sculptures, models, posters and printed matter, works on paper and archives and multimedia content by this great author from Zadar will be on display. The central theme of his artistic opus is man and his destiny. Extensively using irony, sarcasm and grotesque, he questioned the socio-political, cultural and artistic phenomena of his time in a very fresh and lucid way. Many of his sculptures and monuments can be seen in public spaces, mostly in Croatia, but also in Austria, Germany and Slovenia. AUg 23 - 28 Monoplay festival featuring contemporary dances and solo performances by Croatian and foreign dancers and choreographers. Along with the dance performances, workshops and lectures will be offered. Let your body feel the music as you watch these modern and innovative dances. The Monoplay Festival box office is open every day from 19:00 to 21:00.

SpORT

20.07 » ZADAR - ThE EUROPEAn CITy OF SPORTS 2021 The City of Zadar, with its sports infrastructure, recreation and sports programs intended for citizens of all ages, encouragement to play sports, and experience in organizing prestigious international sports competitions, has met the criteria for winning a title of the European City of Sports for 2021. The title was presented by the commission of ACES Europe, an association of sports cities in Europe based in Brussels that promotes EU programs focused on sports and physical activity which awards the title. The city of Zadar is proudly carrying out all sports activities in 2021 through the promotion of the title of the European City of Sports!

CEv Eurovolley Women 2021 From August 18 to September 4 Zadar, Belgrade, Plovdiv, and Cluj-Napoca will host the eagerly anticipated 2021 edition of CEV EuroVolley Women – the flagship Volleyball competition for women’s national teams run by the CEV, with participation of the top 24 teams in Europe.

14.04 - 31.12 » vElEBITIKA TAPESTRIES In 2016, artists Ivan and Anita Tomljanović donated a valuable donation of tapestries to the Zadar National Museum. A series of 4 exhibitions related to 4 units of their work in the art tapestry, will be presented at the City Museum. The first exhibition called Velebitika is the first thematic unit (we present 4 tapestries) inspired by Velebit nature.QD‑3, City Lodge, Narodni trg.

13.05 - 28.08 » gAME OF SPORTS AnD ARTS The exhibition Game of Sports and Arts presents the correlation between art and sport, both being important parts of everyday life.Croatian Sports Museum exhibits items from its rich collection, including medals, posters, diplomas and sculptures given for sports achievements.A large number of thesewill be shown to the public for the first time. The exhibition will be presented chronologically through four sections. Works by 50 artists and designers will be on display, with some of the biggest names in the Croatian art, such as Frangeš, Kerdić and Meštrović. QD‑3, Rector’s Palace, Poljana Šime Budinića bb.

01.07 - 31.08 » nIn AnD MOnEy The Zadar Archaeological Museum has the honor to present the exhibition ‘Nin and money‘ - history through numismatic findings fromthe city of Nin. The impressive money collection covering different historical eras of Nin area provides a significant amount of information on many aspects of human life apart from its primary economic function. The money found in the area is a witness to Roman spiritual and material culture, the flourishing of the cities during the 13th and 14th centuries and the long rule of the Venetian Republic on the east coast of the Adriatic.QC‑3, Archaeological Museum, Trg opatice Čike 1, tel. (+385‑ 23) 25 06 13, www.amzd.hr/.

05.07, 07.07, 12.07, 23.07 21:00 » gAThERIng OF DAlMATIAn KlAPA Picture a group of men, lined-up, dressed to a tea, singing without instruments but ranging their voices from baritone to bass, and all in harmony that even the angels from above would applaud. This is klapa music, authentic a capella music from Croatia. This annual fest draws the finest male/female klape performers from Zadar and its surroundings which you simply need to hear, to believe!QC‑3, Narodni trg.

05.07 - 12.09 » SUMMER CInEMA This cinema is open during the summer season, depending on the weather. Poljana Branka Stojakovića (between the church of Sv. Dominic and Zadar Puppet Theater). For schedule more info at kino-zona.comQ25 kn, www.kino‑ zona.com/. 06.07 - 08.08 » ThE 61ST MUSICAl EvEnIngS In ST DOnAT If you enjoy the ambience of music within a holy setting, then this international music festival which combines music and beautiful old church architecture will delight you. The event will host numerous local ensembles and solo artists as well as renowned performers of chamber music from abroad. It’s considered one of the most important cultural events on the Zadar calendar. Various locations across city.Qwww.donat‑festival. com.

22.07 - 24.07 » FUll MOOn FESTIvAl On the night of the full moon in high summer, the Riva is lit by torch and candlelight. Boats are turned into floating markets selling the best tuna and sardines from the famous fishermen of Kali (Ugljan); clams from Pašman and mussels from Novigrad. Rustic, temporary konobas serve everything from šokol from Nin to figs, cheese, rakija and traditional cooking. If you don’t have the chance to travel to Zadar’s outlying towns and islands to sample the folklore of the region, much of it will be showcased here. A memorable event. QA/B/C‑4, The Riva, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV, www.zadar.travel.

01.08 - 30.09 » AnCIEnT CROATIAn hERITAgE In A nEW lIghT This contemporary multimedia exhibition raises the bar for Croatian cultural tourism with something fresh and new by focusing on the extremely valuable and rich Croatian cultural heritage. A great number of preRomanesque and early Romanesque monuments typical for the Zadar region will be on display, proving that Zadar is a real jewel in Croatian history with a rich, powerful and fascinating heritage that is thousands of years old.QB‑3, St Donatus’ Church, Poljana pape Ivana Pavla II, tel. (+385‑23) 25 06 13, www.amzd.hr. Open 09:00 ‑ 21:00.

06.08 - 15.08 » vAICAnTO FESTIvAl – QUEEnvEnTIOn Second edition of the festival dedicated to the pop culture of the eighties and the Queen band will take place at the various locations of the old town of Zadar.The crown of Festival is the concert byone of the world’s greatest Queen tribute bandsfrom Belgrade, accompanied by the Zadar Chamber Orchestra. Other events include an exhibition “80s and still rolling” by Brian Rasic, a famous rock’n’roll photographer from Great Britain, a W8 Street food festivalinspired by Freddie Mercury’s personal menu and themed boat trips to the Kornati National Park Zadar Aquatorium. QB‑3, City Forum.