A Reviving Courtyard, Skateboards, a Concert, and Chagall in Vilnius | Museum Night
A Reviving Courtyard, Skateboards, a Concert, and Chagall in Vilnius | Museum Night at the Museum of Lithuanian Jewish Culture and Identity: Chagall’s Revelations, Courtyard Wonders, and Musical Embraces!
18:00 – UNVEILING OF THE CHAGALL NEO-FRESCO
The evening begins with the unveiling of a unique urban mural—a neo-fresco dedicated to the famed Litvak, Marc Chagall, whose connections to Vilnius have been little known until now. The artwork is a collaborative vision of stencil art master Lina Šlipavičiūtė and metal artist Lauryna Kiškytė. This layered piece of urban art captures the memory of interwar Vilnius.
EDUCATION / INTERACTIVE GAME – FIND THE HIDDEN SHTETL ANIMALS IN THE MUSEUM
After the fresco unveiling, families are invited to take part in an interactive educational adventure through the museum, guided by actress Viola Klimčiauskaitė and historian Gintarė Žuravliovaitė. As we explore the exhibits, we’ll solve puzzles and crosswords to find little shtetl animals hiding around the museum. Once we’ve found these mischievous creatures, we’ll head to a workshop to decorate them in vibrant spring colors. If you’re lucky enough to find a goat or a lamb, you’re welcome to leave it to graze in our courtyard. You’ll be able to visit and feed it hay all summer long!
MUSEUM COURTYARD: RENATA MIKAILIONYTĖ’S GREEN VISION
The neo-fresco is located in the newly revived museum courtyard, designed by Renata Mikailionytė—stylist, designer, and ambassador of fashion and beauty. In her hands, the courtyard has become a welcoming oasis infused with the spirit of the Jewish shtetl, featuring subtle plant compositions that invite visitors not only to admire but to stay and relax.
20:00 – CONCERT BY MARIJA BERŽĖ: A LIVE MUSICAL EMBRACE
The courtyard stage will welcome Marija Beržė—a singer-songwriter and heartfelt performer. Her concert offers not just music, but an emotional connection. With a powerful voice, sincerity, and radiant feminine energy, Marija will deliver warmth—from the classic “What’s Up” to her original songs. All performed acoustically, gently, and with love.
ALL EVENING: COURTYARD CAFÉ
A musical café will be open in the courtyard throughout the evening, offering treats and a chance to enjoy the evening buzz and harmony of art.
We’re waiting for you on May 17, starting from 6:00 PM!
Museum Night at the Samuel Bak Museum (Naugarduko 10)
EXHIBITION “SK8 ART: VILNIUS TO THE BEAT OF NEW YORK” – EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
During Museum Night, educational activities will take place in the “SK8 ART: Vilnius to the Beat of New York” exhibition. You’ll get the chance to dive into creativity—have you ever tried decorating a skateboard?
For this special occasion, New York artist Steve Marcus has prepared a video with tips on how to create cool art on a skateboard. Following his guidance, we’ll dive into a creative whirlpool at the museum, using prepared stencils to design our own skateboard art. All materials will be provided!
SCREENINGS OF THE DOCUMENTARY “THE BALTIC WAY” (Dir. Ed Gaba)
All evening long, we’ll screen the new 20-minute documentary “The Baltic Way” (directed by Ed Gaba), which presents the streets and architecture of the Baltic capitals through the eyes of skateboarders. Experience the falls, the challenges, and the triumphs of performing tricks in the most iconic spots across the Baltic countries.
Partner: BOARDSPORTS SKATEPARK
Join us on May 17 from 6:00 PM!
Museum Night at the Holocaust Exhibition (Pamėnkalnio g. 12)
🕕 At 6:00 PM, join a thematic tour in English of the Holocaust Exhibition.
The tour will present not only the history of the Holocaust in Lithuania but also the new exhibition “Zivai. Never Forget”, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Holocaust survivor Naftali Ziv, who lived in Švėkšna.
This exhibition is a collaboration with photographer Dovilė Dagienė, researcher Dr. Radvilė Rimgailė-Voicik, and Monika Žąsytienė, curator of the Švėkšna Exhibition at the Hugo Scheu Museum in Šilutė.
Registration required: [email protected]
All European Museum Night events are free of charge. We look forward to seeing you!
