Exhibition: Sroda Treasure

The Sroda Treasure is a collection of precious jewelery including a gold crown whose last likely owner was the first wife of Charles IV. The rings, pendants, and coins are mostly from the 13th and 14th century and were discovered 32km west of Wroclaw in 1988.

when - until 29th March
where - National Museum, Pl. Powstancow Warszawy 5
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Exhibition: Furniture - Originals & Imitations

This exhibition aims to explore the relationship between originals and imitations of European furniture design through the ages. Focusing particularly on the Renaissance and Baroque of the 16th and 17th century and the items manufactured in the 19th century drawing from those ideas, the exhibition presents the creative atmosphere during these times and the reasons for the creation of copies in modern times.

when - until March 2009
where - National Museum, Pl. Powstancow Warszawy 5
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Concert: Goodbye to Christmas

If you're still pining for the days of eggnog and mistletoe, head to the Ethnographic Museum for a final goodbye to the Christmas season. The Wroclaw Polytechnic's choral group, Wroclawscy Madrygalisci, will be performing a set of carols from as far back as the Renaissance. Entrance is free and the concert begins at noon.

when - 1st February
where - Ethnographic Museum, Traugutta 111-113
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Tribute to Jamiroquai

The start of February is simultaneously the start of the carnival season this year, so why not celebrate the international month of excess at Rura where the students and alumni of the Jazz Department at the University of Zielona Gora will be performing a tribute to the fleet-footed Jamiroquai. Oversized top hats may not required, but a desire to shake off the dreary winter weather is a must! Performance begins at 8:30pm with tickets available from 9 to 14 zloty.

when - 6th February
where - Rura Jazz Club, Lazienna 4
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Musical: Swing! Duke Ellington Show

Into its third year at the Capitol musical theatre is Swing! Duke Ellington Show. The musical has been adapted into Polish but if your grasp of the language isn't exactly up to scratch you shouldn't worry. You'll be too busy swinging to the music and taking in the dazzling display of skill by the company's talented dancers to even notice!

when - From 13th to 15th February
where - Capitol Musical Theatre (large stage), ul. Piłsudskiego 67
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Concert: Michal Bajor

Polish singer and actor Michal Bajor will be performing from his repertoire of most loved and well-known classics at Impart for a Valentine's Day extravaganza. He will perform works from his most recent album as well as pieces from his upcoming album, to be released later this year. Tickets from 40 to 50 zloty. Concert begins at 6pm.

when - 14th February
where - ul. Mazowiecka 17
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Valentine's Day at Rura Jazz Club

Enchant your other half with a romantic evening at Rura Jazz Club this Valentine's Day. Some of Wroclaw's most talented young musicians and vocalists will provide the perfect atmosphere for looking into each other's eyes and generally being gooey and soppy. The concert will feature Dawid Korbaczyński and Marcelina Stoszek of Marija, Bartek Miarka of HooDoo Band, Natalia Grosiak of Mikromusic and Digit All Love, Asia Kwaśnik of The Crackers, Agnieszka Damrych of Madlove and Evolution, Kasia Mirowska, and Alicja Janosz. Couples enter for 50 zloty with singles at 30 zloty each. Concert begins at 8:30pm.

when - 14th February
where - Rura Jazz Club, Lazienna 4
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Exhibition: Inspired by Japan

This exhibition features the work of one of the most famous Polish artists- Wojciech Weiss of Krakow. The artist was most active during the turn of the century working within the modernist Young Poland movement whose other contributors included fellow Krakowian Stanislaw Wyspianski. Having gathered paintings, pastels, and wood carvings the National Museum puts forward the influence of Japanese culture and art within the work of Weiss.

when - until 15th March
where - National Museum, Pl. Powstancow Warszawy 5
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