On the occasion of Łódź's 602nd birthday, we invite you to a unique event full of relaxation, community, and good energy. In the lush greenery of Survivors' Park, you can enjoy breakfast on the grass, games and workshops, sound concerts, and theater screenings on a large screen at the Dialogue Center.
From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., together with our partners, we have prepared a variety of picnic events for you to bring your families – children, friends, acquaintances, or neighbors!
From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., we invite you to the Cinema Theater, which will feature screenings of recorded performances by the Powszechny Theater in Łódź on the big screen at the Marek Edelman Dialogue Center in Łódź. Throughout the weekend, on Piotrkowska Street, near Wolności Square, you will also be able to visit our stand, where you can purchase books and products from the Dialogue Center, as well as learn more about our activities.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 26 and 27 // PLEASE NOTE! The program of events on July 26 and 27 is the same!
Breakfast Picnic | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food court
Breakfast at a shared table in nature – we encourage you to bring your own picnic baskets
A variety of snacks and sweets inspired by different cultures
Specialties from local partners: Gorąca Kiełbasiarnia, Podpora bakery, Empatia confectionery, sweets from Tucem Sancali
Plant zone for lovers of vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Games, activities, and workshops zone
Field game with Agregat Twórczy – full of puzzles and inspiration for relaxing in nature
Neighborhood yard games – individuals, families, and groups of friends are welcome. Games for teams of four, prizes for the best
Art workshops – outdoor painting with artists from Galeria Odlot and bag decorating workshops
Contest: “The similarity between a dog and its owner” – we select winners every day
Chill zone
Deck chairs, blankets, and a peaceful space in the shade of trees
Tao Yin workshops – Chinese movement and breathing therapy (10:00–11:00 a.m.)
Bathing in the sounds of Tibetan gongs (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
Architectural walk | 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Route:
Start: Hilarego Majewskiego Tenement House, 11 Włókiennicza Street
End: Dialogue Center, 81 Wojska Polskiego Street
The “Breathe in Green” walk is a unique tour of the green corners of Bałuty with guides from the “Breathe in Łódź” project.
The route shows the changing public spaces – parks, squares, and their social significance.
The event is part of the exhibition “Learning from Łódź 2: Bałuty.”
Cinema-Theater | 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Venue: Visual Room of the Marek Edelman Dialogue Center
Screenings of recordings of performances by the Powszechny Theater in Łódź – theater in a unique, intimate setting.
Repertoire:
July 26
2:00 p.m. – “Ony”
4:00 p.m. – “Tango Łódź”
July 27
2:00 p.m. – “Ony”
4:00 p.m. – “Tango Łódź” (with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing)
Description of performances:
“Ony” – a fairy tale about growing up, loss, and courage. The young protagonist sets off on a journey to find his father and face his fears.
“Tango Łódź” – the story of women from Łódź who built their everyday lives and social change in the shadow of factories. A play about strength, determination, and the industrial history of the city.
Dialogue Center stand
Throughout the weekend, we invite you to Piotrkowska Street near Wolności Square, where you will be able to:
purchase books and products from the Dialogue Center,
talk about our activities and upcoming events.
Let's celebrate together – in the shade of trees, in movement and mindfulness.
See you at Survivors' Park!