“2 in 1” special at Muca
What a shame that the diamond skull from Damien Hirst has already left Munich again. Because if diamonds are still “the girls’ best friends”, then a Mother’s Day visit to the bunker of Munich’s Muca, the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, on Hotterstrasse would have been, so to speak, the high-carat in the diamond setting. But it’s still worth it if children invite their mothers to Hirst’s exhibition “The Weight of Things” on Mother’s Day to give the old shark a good look. With the Mother’s Day special “2 in 1” only the accompanying person pays, mothers have free entry. By the way, such an offer is also available for the Kunstlabor 2 on Dachauerstrasse, which is also used by the Muca people. However, you need separate tickets for this. There are also many artists’ rooms to discover in what is currently Munich’s largest temporary use project. If you’re craving food and drink, Amari on the ground floor tempts you with its casual canteen-bar atmosphere. lyn
Damien Hirst “2 in 1” special, Muca, Hotterstraße 12; Art laboratory 2 Dachauer Straße 90
Interactive art by Cao Fei in art building
The major museums in Munich do not offer an extra Mother’s Day bonus. But the fact that female artists are increasingly receiving the attention they deserve should also please visitors. For some time now, one female position has followed the other in the Haus der Kunst. The Lenbachhaus is currently dedicated to the contemporary Chinese artist Cao Fei. This opens up more than just digital worlds to visitors with the help of their avatars. She also sends them onto a badminton court in a completely analog way. Because there has to be balance, and getting lost in the metaverse isn’t really an option. lyn
Cao Fei: Metamentary Lenbachhaus, until September 8th
With or without children to the comedy theater
Mothers who want to have a lot of fun on their special day can do so in the Lustspielhaus. And you have the choice: either with the children to the afternoon performance (2 p.m.) of “Science Busters for Kids” or in the evening (8 p.m.) only with adults to the anniversary program “Planet B” by the Viennese science cabaret artists. Either way, you can expect extremely amazing, funny and instructive insights and experiments. Among other things, the rapid reaction force of science with the cabaret artist Martin Puntigam, the astronomer Florian Freistätter and the molecular biologist Martin Moder deals with questions such as: Can we think faster than our brain? How do you falsify studies in a scientifically correct way? Or: How long is the delivery time from Planet B? All of this, including the volcanic eruption, live on stage. ohhhh
Science Busters May 12th, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Lustspielhaus, Occamstrasse
Happy women at the Gärtnerplatztheater
There you have it again, the British are perhaps not more decent, but they are definitely more polite: What was called “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Shakespeare is called “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai (1810-1849), a native East Prussia, to “The Merry Wives of Windsor”. By the way, the man was also the founder of the Vienna Philharmonic, which only welcomed the first woman into the orchestra in 1997. In view of this situation, let’s come to the crucial question: Should today’s woman, mother or non-mother, see the new production of Nicolai’s comic opera “The Merry Wives of Windsor” in the Gärtnerplatztheater or not? The answer: Absolutely! Why: The great Brigitte Fassbaender, who has never let men talk her into anything, is directing. In their version, only men talk about “women”. And what’s more: When the women of Windsor put the fat philanderer Sir John Falstaff in the laundry basket and dump it into the Thames, it’s a creative stimulus for the home. czg
The Merry Wives of Windsor, May 12th, 6 p.m., State Theater at Gärtnerplatz, information: gaertnerplatztheater.de
Movies for Mother’s Day
Does life imitate art or vice versa? This question will probably never be completely clarified, as there are different views. But one thing is clear: in the cinema you can wonderfully study the most diverse models of life, especially on Mother’s Day. The current film offerings include an Italian mom who rebels against the patriarchy (“Tomorrow is another day”), a widow with regretting motherhood syndrome (“Die”), a power mom standing between two men (“Challengers – Rivals”), a mother who still has feelings for her ex (“Life between us”, from May 2nd) or a dentist with a nice husband, sweet daughters and an irrepressible desire for extramarital sex (“It’s Raining Men” , from May 9th). You don’t have to approve of each of these models of life, nor do you have to be a mother to understand them. But all of these films are worth seeing – and not just on Mother’s Day. gr
Gift tip: An artistic nod to all “super moms”
“Surprise!” is a bestselling title by Mies von Hout published by Aracari Verlag, which illustrates the mother-child relationship with colorful birds in bright, iridescent colors of pastel and wax, true to the motto “one word, one picture”. A brilliant work on feelings and moods, starting with the desire to have children with hope and expectation, followed by amazement at the miracle of birth and accompanying the offspring as they grow up with listening, encouragement, comforting – and letting go. When has care work ever been seen in such a colorful way? The classic has now been published in a miniature edition, which is ideal for viewing together and as a souvenir, and not just for Mother’s Day.
For little Max, his mother is a “super mom” when she rushes straight from the breakfast table to work in the morning: she probably sails across the oceans as a pirate, climbs the trees as a jungle explorer or appears as a star in a circus ring. The fact that her everyday work may actually be much less exciting, but still requires a lot of juggling skills, doesn’t make her any less admirable. A funny nod to all “super moms” who need a break, written and drawn by Anna Marshall, published in Munich in early 2024 Tulipan Publishing. by
Walk in the Nymphenburg Palace Park
Nymphenburg invites you to one on Mother’s Day “Walk in the Park” until 5 p.m. Here you can admire the historic workshops, the porcelain factory campus and the garden with your mom. There is art for the home and your own garden, the exhibition highlight in the art room is the concept “Servants”, hand-formed unique ceramic pieces by the artist Nata Togliatti, made in the Nymphenburg porcelain factory. Since it was founded in 1747, the manufactory has made everything by hand from generation to generation using special techniques. Please register by Monday, May 6th. ari
Wellness in the Erding thermal baths
Also the Thermal spa in Erding offers a program for mothers on Sundays. You can really relax with various wellness offers under palm trees. In the Vitaloasis (from 16 years), the Vitaltherme and the various saunas (textile-free, from 16 years) nourishing masks, aqua courses and special infusions provide a refreshing boost, and various scent and meditation journeys ensure deep relaxation. All women aged 16 and over will also receive a free glass of Prosecco on this day. ari
“Giro di Monaco” charity run
Mothers are actually like marathon runners because they have endurance, push themselves to their limits and face any challenge – often with a stroller in tow. So why not use Mother’s Day to experience a five-kilometer charity run through Munich’s old town at the “Giro di Monaco” and do good at the same time? The charity run from the Bellevue di Monaco Cultural Center falls on May 12th this year and starts at 11 a.m. on Blumenstrasse. The proceeds go to projects that support refugees. A colorful supporting program with live music ensures a good atmosphere Spider Murphy Gang, information stands and a street festival. Registration takes place via the website giro-di-monaco.de. mabl