While waiting for the summer holidays, for those who have not yet left Milan, office life may feel more tedious than usual. The sweet pleasure of doing nothing is calling, but treating yourself to a weekend of exploring Milan before heading off can only do you good. Fortunately, nss edicola's weekly column is here to offer you a few ideas.
Here are 5 things to do in Milan this weekend.
To Eat - BarTolomeo
Milan has a new spot to add to your map: BarTolomeo. A venue that takes you from breakfast to aperitivo, with brunch and small sharing plates in between. Created by Ugo Fava, Fabio Lucarelli, Martina Lucattelli, Benedetta Merlini and Gloria Cingolani, the space combines a contemporary café with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for working, meeting friends or simply taking a break. Alongside the classics, you'll find specialties such as Egg Coffee and Coconut Coffee, while in the evening the menu shifts to tapas and dishes designed for sharing.
Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 25
To Chill - Combo Open-Air Cinema
Romantics in Milan is the open-air film series organized by Combo and Moth in the courtyard of Combo Milano. The initiative features four free evenings dedicated to exploring love in its most authentic forms. Following the opening screening on June 10, the program continues on July 1, July 8 and July 15 with four acclaimed films: Only Lovers Left Alive by Jim Jarmusch, Happy Together by Wong Kar-wai, Synecdoche, New York by Charlie Kaufman and The Apartment by Billy Wilder. Each screening invites audiences to reflect on love through different cinematic languages. Admission is free, with registration recommended on Moth's website.
Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 83
To Discover - Davide Stucchi: Temporary Rooms
Temporary Rooms is the solo exhibition by Davide Stucchi, a project that transforms Triennale Milano into a domestic environment inhabited by hybrid works that exist between art and design. Through images, objects and bodies, the artist reflects on the meaning of contemporary living, portraying the home as a cultural construct shaped by memories, relationships and tensions. An exhibition that encourages visitors to rethink the boundaries between function, aesthetics and everyday life.
Triennale Milano, Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6
To Shop - Il Trittico
In the heart of Sant'Ambrogio you'll find Il Trittico, a historic Milan bookshop and a landmark for independent publishing. From fiction and non-fiction to carefully curated rare editions, every title is selected with care. More than just a bookshop, it is a meeting place where visitors can browse books, exchange ideas and follow their curiosity.
Via San Vittore, 3
To Party - Parco Sempione Open Air: DJ Ralf
On Saturday, July 11, Parco Sempione will turn into a giant open-air dancefloor with a free event lasting eight hours. Taking over the decks is one of Italy's most iconic house DJs, DJ Ralf, joined by Fabio Alampi b2b Dario Lem, Pitchup Collective and Taglialatela. House music, free entry and one of the city's most beautiful settings make all the ingredients for an unforgettable day.
Piazza Sempione/Piazza Castello
