Zagreb is getting pretty empty these days while many locals flock to the coast in dire need of a vacation and refreshment.
Are you one of those people who already spent their days off, or planning on spending your holiday even later, when the crowds thin out, or maybe you are one of the tourists visiting Zagreb on your way to the coast? Either way, make sure you visit Strossmartre, a lovely promenade located in the Upper Town, near the Funicular, where you can enjoy refreshing drinks in the shade while listening to some great bands performing most diverse selection of cool summer tunes, bring your kids or bring out the kid in you and watch the morning puppet shows or show your creative side in one of the art workshops. There’s something for everyone!
Also, stop by the nearby Art Park this week, where every night a documentary will be screened for free! Read more here.
Here’s what’s in store for the upcoming week:
Monday, July 31
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Carevo Novo Ruho” (The Emperor’s New Clothes)
21:00 – 23:00 – Live performance by Maryjane band
Tuesday, August 1
14:00 – 15:30 – Art Workshop
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Plesna haljina žutog maslačka”
21:00 – 23:00 – Acoustic performance by Django Jet, who will be playing Gypsy swing
Wednesday, August 2
12:00 – BUM up exhibition – Irena Sophia
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Kako je mišica tražila nevjestu svog sina”
21:00 – 23:00 – Tri Fir (three men) will be playing some traditional Irish tunes
Thursday, August 3
14:00 – 15:30 – Eco & Art Workshop
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Ježeva kućica”
21:00 – 23:00 – Zagreb Balkan Jazz Band
Friday, August 4
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Tko je Videku napravio novu košuljicu”
21:00 – 23:00 – Sick Swing Orchestra
Saturday, August 5
11:00 – Fairytales at Stross: Storytelling – “Praktična kapa”
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Ogledalce”
21:00 – 23:00 – The Bullfrogs, a blues-rock cover band from Zagreb who will be playing songs by Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williams etc.
Sunday, August 6
11:00 – Fairytales at Stross: Storytelling – “Pismo”
19:30 – 20:00 – Puppet show “Loptica Hopsica”
21:00 – 23:00 – Fullhouse Duo, a guitar duo playing jazz, blues and bossa nova standards
See more here or follow the event’s official Facebook page here.