July is drawing to a close and, for those who have not yet left Milan, weekends become the perfect opportunity to take a break from everyday routine. Fatigue may be setting in, but that's no reason to miss out on a few moments of leisure. From exhibitions and new dining spots to events and hidden corners waiting to be rediscovered, the city continues to offer plenty of ways to make the most of the summer. That's why nss edicola's weekly roundup is back with a selection of ideas for spending a weekend filled with great food, culture and entertainment.
Here are 5 things to do in Milan this weekend.
To Eat - La Bettola di Piero
La Bettola di Piero, a historic trattoria in Porta Romana, is the perfect place for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavours of Milanese cuisine. With its ceramic floors, 1960s wooden counter and checked tablecloths, the atmosphere recalls the traditional trattorias of the past. The menu features timeless classics such as veal with tuna sauce, Milanese cutlet, saffron risotto and rustìn negà. A must-visit address for anyone who doesn't want to give up tradition, even during the summer.
Via Orti, 17
To Chill - The new Bocciofila at BASE Milano
While the city slows down and many venues empty out, BASE Milano remains Open for the Holidays, transforming its spaces into a place to enjoy every day with music, cinema, talks, dance performances, aperitifs and new opportunities to spend time together. This summer, La Bocciofila, a project by AUT, Studio GISTO and Hypereden, becomes part of this setting, bringing one of the simplest and most surprising rituals of Italian popular culture into BASE's courtyard, recreating the authentic atmosphere of neighbourhood bocce clubs where the game is an excuse to connect and spending time together matters just as much as the competition. An invitation to slow down, embrace public space and rediscover simple and inclusive forms of togetherness.
Via Bergognone, 34
To Discover - Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito Continuous Present
Together with the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Triennale Milano presents a monographic exhibition dedicated to Andrea Branzi, architect, designer, professor, theorist, critic, curator and artist, a leading figure in Italian design culture and architectural thinking between the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Through the perspective of Japanese architect and Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito, the exhibition explores the Italian designer's most significant themes and projects through installations, objects and drawings.
Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6
To Shop - Mercatone dell'Antiquariato
As it does every last Sunday of the month, the Mercatone dell'Antiquariato returns to the banks of the Naviglio Grande on July 26. A regular appointment for vintage lovers, collectors and curious visitors, featuring hundreds of stalls selling everything from antique furniture and vinyl records to jewellery, postcards, collectibles and vintage clothing. The perfect opportunity to enjoy a little shopping before leaving the city.
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4
To Party - Fritz Kalkbrenner + Lele Sacchi
On Friday, July 24, everyone is invited to Circolo Magnolia for a night headlined by Fritz Kalkbrenner, the artist who has built a reputation as a DJ comparable to that of a pop star. That's exactly how his music should be experienced: like a major pop concert where the songs take over the dancefloor. In short, an event not to be missed.
Via Circonvallazione Idroscalo, 41
