5 things to do in Milan this weekend

After a rainy February, the city of Milan has in store for us a sunny weekend dedicated to art and design. The Book Pride, fair of independent publishing, and the Milano Design Film Festival have started, while artistic spaces like the Fondazione Prada have welcomed new guests. Here are five suggestions for spending an unforgettable weekend in Milan, immersed in art and design, while enjoying the warmth of spring sunshine.

To Chill - Milano Design Film Festival

From March 6 to 10, the eleventh edition of the Milano Design Film Festival will take place in the spaces of Triennale Milano, and the Palazzo del Cinema Anteo. The event, curated by Cristiana Perrella, offers a rich program of immersive panels and talks, this year focused on the transformation of the world, social, political, and environmental challenges. The films selected for this edition of the Milano Film Festival explore themes such as sustainability, circularity, and innovation, utilizing the most contemporary conceptions of design and architecture. From Green Architecture to issues related to the future generation, from reflecting on the relationship between space and society to experiences that blend fashion, food, and design, MDFF 11 aims to be an open window onto the multiple facets of the world of design.

To Discover - Fondazione Prada

Starting from March 7, Fondazione Prada hosts Miranda July: New Society, the first solo exhibition dedicated to the work of artist Miranda July. A project that explores works created over three decades, from the '90s to the present, will showcase archive documents, costumes, and props from the artist's most well-known performances, as well as multimedia installations and F.A.M.I.L.Y (Falling Apart Meanwhile I Love You), which July created in collaboration with seven strangers via Instagram.

Largo Isarco, 2

To Eat - Eggs

Born in the now-distant 2017, Eggs has been the favorite spot for egg lovers in Rome for years, but starting this weekend, it will finally be possible to taste dishes by chef Barbara Agosti also in Milan. The inauguration of a new location in Via Solferino on March 8th dedicates a new space to eggs, the central ingredient of every Eggs proposal, in every version.

Via Solferino, 35

To Shop - Book Pride

From March 8th to 10th, the Book Pride returns to Milan, the fair of independent publishing that this year revolves around "Cosa Vogliamo". The perfect opportunity to discover new authors and publications, with the support of ADEI (association of independent publishers) hosting two hundred different publishing brands in over a thousand square meters. To discover all the guests and the fair program, visit the website bookpride.net.

Superstudio Maxi, Via Moncucco 35

To Club - Circolo Amelia

The season at Circolo Amelia ends with Buka Estesa: twelve hours of music, two rooms, and a vault will entertain the audience with toasts during the aperitif hours until 8:00 p.m., then music until dawn. A-Tweed from Rome inaugurates with acid weird and slow trance derivations, followed by the awaited set of Philipp Otterbach from Dusseldorf. Midnight brings GTI's trance and a special set by Rorschack with psy sounds. The second room boasts Odd Shy Guy from Bristol, OKO from Athens, Condoii, and Katatonic Silentio. In the Vault, Sara Scanderebech's "The Garden of Delights" adds a unique artistic touch.

Via Privata Venezia Giulia, 19