4-6 pm Children’s Program: Kites and Planes At the summer workshop organized by ZOOM Kindermuseum and MuseumsQuartier, kids can design kites, cloud tickling machines, windwhirlers, and other flying contraptions. Main MQ Courtyard across from the reflecting pool

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from 4 pm Outdoor Race Challenge VI Martin Markeli presents his brand new miniature racetrack. Main MQ Courtyard next to the DJ House

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5-6 pm DJ D. Schaerf (Beatbureau) Boundless funky attitudes! Funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and more.

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6-7.15 pm Tyrone LIVE in Concert (graz/A) [Funk, Soul] With their winning fusion of funky soul, synthesizer sounds reminiscent of the 70s and 80s, sophisticated jazz elements, and virtuoso solos, these five young musicians have taken on the task of bringing fresh new energy into the Austrian music scene and enlivening the opening day events for the MQ audience. Main MQ Courtyard

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7.30 pm MQ Courtyard Furniture Auction If you ever wanted an “Enzi” of your very own, you’ll have a chance to purchase one of these cult furniture pieces at auction as part of the opening program. You can choose from the entire color spectrum of MQ outdoor furniture from past seasons: white (2002), swimming pool blue (2003), light pink (2004), pistachio green ( 2005), blissful red (2006), crème beige (2007), and almostaustria violet (2008). The proceeds will be used to benefit a Caritas project. Starting bid: €500 Main MQ Courtyard

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8.15 pm Official opening of Summer in the MQ With Foreign Minister Dr. Michael Spindelegger and Dr. Wolfgang Waldner, Director, MuseumsQuartier Wien Main MQ Courtyard

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8.30-9 pm Live Music with Armin Pokorn and PREMIERE of Bolero by Tanz Company Gervasi After the live performance of guitarist Armin Pokorn, Elio Gervasi will create an acoustic, visual, and emotional “conversation” with Bolero, a spectacular performance featuring dance, music, and painting based on the famous piece by Maurice Ravel. In the open-air setting of the MQ Courtyard with simultaneous video projections on the wall of the Leopold Museum, each member of the audience can have a unique experience of the concurrent creative processes and the resulting interactions between the individual genres. Main MQ Courtyard Rain date for Bolero: May 9 in the Main MQ Courtyard

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9-10 pm: DJ D. Schaerf (Beatbureau)