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Theatre piece on cyberbullying staged across venues in Zurich on 11 May 2026, directed by Stick Around; classroom piece recommended for ages 13 and up.

STÜTZLIWÖSCH SUPERTRANS UNO

A commissioned contemporary theatre piece for Schauspielhaus Zürich, staged in the Pfauen Kammer. Kay Matter writes the piece and Dennis Nolden directs, delivering an intimate, provocative performance on stage at the Zürich venue.

EL HOTZO

El Hotzo brings his satirical stand-up to Volkshaus Zürich on 11 May 2026 — a German-language, razor-sharp comedy evening for adults and fans of political satire.

The Impact Hub Culture Trail

The Impact Hub Culture Trail (May 11) is a community walking tour by Impact Hub Zurich exploring local entrepreneurship, coworking culture and startups with networking stops and informal talks.

Collective Singularities: Dance Workshop with Alessandro Schiattarella

A Zurich Tanzt dance workshop titled Collective Singularities with Alessandro Schiattarella at Gessnerallee. The session invites dancers to explore collective movement and experimental choreography within a contemporary setting at a renowned Zürich venue.

Gastspiel in Mailand

Classical orchestral concert "Gastspiel in Mailand" at Tonhalle Zürich — an evening of symphonic repertoire in a formal concert setting.

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Family Matters

An academic workshop at Collegium Helveticum exploring how literature intersects with legal history in a transnational dialogue. Researchers and students examine methods, cross-border case studies, and how narrative texts illuminate legal cultures across time.

Der fliegende Teppich - Atlantis

A theatrical exploration of Plato's Atlantis myth and the rise and fall of civilizations, performed at Theater Rigiblick on May 11 featuring Mona Petri and Andreas Lareida.

Fokus-Projekte

Professors at ETH Zurich present the Fokus-Projekte for 2026/27, offering an academic preview of upcoming research directions and collaboration opportunities.

SIDEKICK - mit Sebastian "El Hotzo" Hotz

Sidekick with Sebastian 'El Hotzo' Hotz brings a live show blending humor with a literary reading (Lesung) at Plaza Klub in Zurich. Expect sharp jokes and witty storytelling in a cozy indoor setting.

Keep calm and use the library: AI for doctoral students

Practical workshop at ETH Zurich for doctoral students introducing AI-based tools and library resources to support research, combining hands-on exercises with critical reflection on generative AI in academic work.

Zimmer 42 mit Barbara Bleisch • Podcast

Live podcast at Kaufleuten in Zurich: Zimmer 42 hosts Barbara Bleisch in conversation with Emilia Roig. This culture-forward lecture-style talk dives into politics, identity, and society, blending thoughtful analysis with engaging banter in an intimate, urban venue.

Gabriele von Arnim • Literatur

Gabriele von Arnim presents 'Ein Tagebuch des Zeitgefühls' — a German-language author reading at Kaufleuten on 11 May 2026, offering an intimate, intellectual evening for literature lovers.

Romantische Chemie - Romantic Chemistry

Lecture 'Romantische Chemie - Romantic Chemistry' at ETH Zurich exploring chemistry through scientific and cultural perspectives in a public science-communication talk.

Geologie in Zürich – Stadtführung einmal anders

Join a geology-focused city walk with focusTerra from ETH Zurich to discover the building materials, glacial deposits and origins of the city's facades, pavements and fountains — see Zurich with new eyes on an educational guided tour.

THE FUTURE OF IEA

At ETH Zurich, all IEA professors, moderated by Momoyo Kaijima, discuss the future of the Institute for Experimental Architecture in a public panel on research and teaching directions.

Anna Chirescu, «monte verdura (prelude)»

Anna Chirescu presents "monte verdura (prelude)" — an intimate experimental vocal/contemporary composition performance at the historic Cabaret Voltaire, blending composition and improvisation in an artsy, avant-garde setting.

Shakespeares Richard III meets The Rolling Stones

A music-theater mashup that pits Shakespeare's Richard III against the raw energy of the Rolling Stones, blending drama, rock and humor at Theater Rigiblick on Mar 4, 2026.

How common are exo-Venuses?

Public lecture at ETH Zurich exploring how common Venus-like exoplanets are and what that means for planetary science and habitability.

Mühlerama: Dinkel Sauerteig

Hands-on spelt (Dinkel) sourdough baking workshop with Jakob Limacher at Mühlerama, teaching fermentation and breadmaking techniques.

TST_25 Airolo - Osco

Join a SAC tour from Airolo to Osco organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. This guided outdoor hike invites members and guests to trek alpine terrain, build trekking skills, and enjoy Swiss mountain scenery in a sociable, adventurous group.

Lilly Wood and The Prick in Zurich

Lilly Wood and The Prick electrify Zurich's Papiersaal on May 13, 2026, delivering Prayer in C and high-energy anthems in a neon-lit, intimate venue where pop hooks collide with live-show swagger.

LLOYD BANKS (US) live in Zürich

US rapper Lloyd Banks performs live in Zürich with support from Sean Strange and Focus the Truth; doors 19:30, show 20:30 on 13 May 2026, presale from CHF 55.