5 things to do in Milan this weekend

The Design Week is just around the corner, and the preceding week is already buzzing with activity. April is certainly the ideal month to experience Milan, with events, exhibitions, reviews, and new openings. You might find yourselves a bit overwhelmed by the plethora of choices, but fret not, to make the most of these last days, the faithful guide of nss magazine is always by your side. Here are 5 things to do this weekend in Milan.

Where to Eat in Milan - Atypique

Atypique is a wine bar that opened just last autumn but has already become a favorite spot for many Milanese who love to spend the weekend with a good glass of wine. Inspired by French wine bars, the enoteca offers artisanal or natural wines, platters, crostini, dishes, and sandwiches from Slow Bread Lab. This Saturday, Atypique is hosting Raclette and champagne, an exclusive event where you can taste the Extra Brut Champagne "Eclats de Meulière," French raclette with raw milk, and wild boar culatello.

Via A. Volta, 10

What to Visit in Milan - MIA Photo Fair 2024

The photo exhibition titled The Shape of Relationships is dedicated to the great Italian photography collectors. Curated by the journalist and writer Rica Cerbano and designed by the architecture studio Lissoni & Partners, the exhibition features a selection of 50 works from the most important private collections in Italy, highlighting the deep connection between the photographers and the subjects portrayed. Among the represented artists are significant names such as Ettore Sottsass, Efrem Raimondi, Leigh Ledare, Nan Goldin, Lisetta Carmi, Muholi, Catherine Opie, Ugo Mulas, Robert Mapplethorpe, Man Ray, Jacopo Benassi, and Jason Schmidt. In addition to individual artists, there are also duos or collectives such as Bernd & Hilla Becher, Rong Rong & Inri, the Italian photographers Jean Marc Caimi & Valentina Piccinni, and The Cool Couple. Some works result from active participation of the subjects photographed, as in the case of JR, Vanessa Beecroft, Patrick Willocq, Maurizio Cattelan, and Franco Vaccari.

Via Gattamelata, 13

Where to Relax in Milan - Tenoha

Following its great success in Japan, the immersive exhibition Ukiyoe arrives in Milan at the exhibition spaces of Tenoha. The installations draw inspiration from the works of renowned artists of traditional ukiyo-e print, such as Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. Nine thematic rooms explore the works in a completely evocative manner, involving the visitor in participating thanks to enveloping lighting.

Via Vigevano,18

Where to Party in Milan - Arca Sunday Remedy

Feste Preziose is more than just a party; it's a gathering of old and new friends, and at the same time, it's synonymous with discovery. Feste Preziose is an experience, suspended between time and space to the rhythm of music. The well-known name in the Lombard music scene collaborates with Arca for this week's Sunday Remedy: from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Astroloop, Kreggio, and Vinicius will play, effectively accompanying the exhibition curated by Littlehoodyz.

Via Rimini, 38

Where to Shop in Milan - nss edicola 

Following the success of the newsstand opened in Corso Magenta in February, the brand-new Black Pack by Ti Odio Milano Ti Amo will be available starting this Saturday at nss edicola in Piazza Giovine Italia in Milan. We look forward to seeing many of you to celebrate the newsstand's launch on April 13th from 6:00 PM. As always, you'll be able to purchase merchandise from the collection, and this time, in addition, there will be a DJ set by Rebecca Bernardi, Ivan Carbone, and Daria Kras From Gwusu.

Piazza Giovine Italia