UNWG Program of Events

For more information about the programs, please contact the UNWG Activities Chairwoman at unwgactivitieswien@gmail.com, or stop by or call the UNWG office during office hours.

To find other regular activities, such as language classes, arts & crafts groups, etc., click here.

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November 2026

  • November 21 (Saturday) 10.00-17.00, Austria Center Vienna

UNWG INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CHARITY BAZAAR 2026
There are international gift items for sale, and special foods and drink from around the world. Multinational cultural entertainment for the family will be presented. Open to the public. Entrance is free.

September 2026

  • September 18 (Friday) 11.00, VIC C-CR2

Bazaar Stallholders Meeting

  • September 8 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: In the Garden

August 2026

  • August 31 (Monday)

UNWG Office reopens for regular office hours, Monday to Friday from 10.00-14.00

  • August 31 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood

  • August 3-7 (Monday-Friday) 11.00-14.30, VIC Rotunda

UNWG Charity Sales: Kiosk, Second-Hand Book Shop, Charity Shop
The Kiosk, Second-Hand Book Shop and Charity Shop will be selling their wares in the Rotunda during the week. Come and support our regular fundraising groups while we are showcased in the Rotunda.

  • August 3-7 (Monday-Friday) VIC Rotunda

UNWG International Charity Children Art Exhibition
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 11.30 to 14.00, featuring live children's stage performances. All talented young artists are warmly invited to take part. Contact: unwgactivitieswien@gmail.com

July 2026

  • July 22 (Wednesday) 13.30-15.00, VIC F1001/F1075

Book Launch: "Dreaming Dragons or Meddlesome Mandarins—A Journey Together to Uncover China’s Soul" by Harvey Dzodin
Harvey Dzodin will be presenting his new book based on living in Beijing for almost two decades. For many years, he has been dedicated to promoting global ecological and environmental protection, advocating for world peace, supporting children’s mental health education, and encouraging compassion for animals and respect for life. Through art, film, culture, education, and international exchange, he hopes to contribute to the protection of our shared home — the Earth. 

  • July 8 (Wednesday) 10.00-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

Special General Meeting: CRC Presentation of 2026 Funded Projects
The CRC will present the projects that have been selected for funding in 2026 and open the floor for discussion and voting.

  • July 6 (Monday) to August 28 (Friday)

UNWG Office Summer Hours
The office will be open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11.00 to 13.00 during the summer.

June 2026

  • June 26 (Friday)  12.00, Wake Up, Am Wehr 1_Neue Donau, 1220

Summer Luncheon
To celebrate the start of the summer holidays, our summer luncheon will be held at Wake Up in the 22nd district. All UNWG members are welcome to participate. Numbers are limited. Everyone pays for their own consumption.

  • June 18 (Thursday) 9.30-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

Welcoming Coffee, Japan
A special piano session will be given by Mr. Hibiki Kojima, a Japanese pianist, arranger, conductor, actor, and lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna. During this event we will have the opportunity to learn about Japan and enjoy Japanese delicacies.

  • June 15 (Monday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: Moments

  • June 10 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • June 8 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

May 2026

  • May 31 (Sunday) 9.00, Prater Stadion

38. ASICS Österreicher Frauenlauf: "Here for More"
The Frauenlauf is an annual women's run held in the Prater with up to 35,000 ladies and girls participating. A number of UNWG ladies take part every year; you can run or walk. If you are not a runner then register in the 5km run, which will take 60 minutes or longer. Please register as part of our team: Friends, UNWGhttps://www.oesterreichischer-frauenlauf.at/en

  • May 20 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

Tribute to Cathy Kieffer

  •  May 13 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • May 12 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: The Way

  • May 6-8 (Tuesday-Thursday) VIC Cafeteria

Kiosk Mother’s Day Sales

  • May 4 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
1913: The Year Before the Storm (1913: Der Sommer des Jahrhunderts – original German) by Florian Illies 

April 2026

  • April 29 (Wednesday) VIC Rotunda

International Luncheon
This successful fundraiser is open for the VIC population to sample excellent world cuisine supplied by our members and participating embassies and missions. It is a wonderful opportunity to support our charity program. We encourage embassies and permanent missions as well as members to come showcase their countries and to share some of their culinary delights at the charity luncheon event. If you are willing to bring a national dish or would like to help, please contact the organizing team at unwgluncheon@gmail.com.

  • April 22 (Wednesday) 10.00

Welcoming Coffee, Embassy of Arab Republic of Egypt

  • April 17 (Friday) 19.30, Haus der Ingenieure-Wien, Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010

Soiree mit Nareh, Frühlingskonzert Klavierabend

  • April 15 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • April 14 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: Yes to Colour!

  • April 13 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

March 2026

  • March 25 (Wednesday) 9.30-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075 - CANCELLED

Welcoming Coffee
We will celebrate Eid El Fitr, which is the feast that comes after the end of Ramadan. Sign up in the UNWG office. Cost: €5.00. (Entrance is free if you bring a traditional dish from your country.)

  • March 11 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • March 10 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: Dance

  • March 4-5 (Wednesday-Thursday) 11.00-14.30, VIC Rotunda

International Women's Day Charity Sales: Kiosk, Second-Hand Book Shop, Charity Shop
The Kiosk, Second-Hand Book Shop and Charity Shop will be selling their wares in the Rotunda during this two-day event. Come and support our regular fundraising groups while we are showcased in the Rotunda and to celebrate International Women's Day.

  • March 2 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
Retrospective by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

February 2026

  • February 26 (Thursday) 16.00-21.00

2026 Hofburg "The Lights of Future Arts
Fully Booked. For those who reserved a space, please contact Maya for ticketing details.

  • February 25 (Wednesday) 9.45.11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • February 18 (Wednesday) 10.00-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

Welcoming Coffee: Chinese New Year Special

  • February 13 (Friday) 9.30-15.00, VIC Rotunda

UNWG Pop-Up Cafe
The UNWG will be operating a pop-up café for in the rotunda selling coffee, tea, cakes and cookies. Would you be willing to make cookies or cakes to sell, or help packing items, or help with the selling? We accept all cookies and all cakes. If you don't have time or aren't a baker, then you could donate some money for the coffee and teas that we buy, or donate your time. For further information, please contact Doris Parker or write unwgoffice@gmail.com

  • February 12 & 13 (Thursday & Friday) 11.00-14.30, VIC Rotunda

UNWG Charity Shop Selling in the Rotunda

  • February 12 (Thursday) 10.15, Führichgasse 3, 1010

Visit to Die Zuckerlwerkstatt
To welcome Valentine's Day, experience the magic of candy makers in Die Zuckerlwerkstatt and find a sweet gift for our loved ones. Cost: €13.90. Sign up in the UNWG office or contact Maya by February 3.

  • February 11-13 (Wednesday-Friday) 11.00-15.00, VIC Rotunda

Kiosk Valentine's Sale in the Rotunda

  • February 10 & 11 (Tuesday & Wednesday) 11.00-14.30, VIC Rotunda

UNWG Book Shop Selling in the Rotunda

  • February 10 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: Music

  • February 5 (Thursday) 10.00-12.00, VIC C0234

CRC Training

  • February 2 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
The Café on the Edge of the World by John Streleky

January 2026

  • January 28 (Wednesday) 9.45-11.30, VIC F1001/F1075

General Meeting

  • January 20 (Tuesday) 15.30 on Zoom

Dead Poets Society, Theme: Epiphany

  • January 15 (Thursday) 9.50, Meeting point: Praterstern Station 5B Bus Stop

Walk in the 20th District
We will take the bus from Praterstern to Wallensteinplatz and then explore the area around Jägerstraße. For those who have time after the walk, we will have a taste of authentic Indonesian food at an imbiss in the area. (Everyone pays for their own consumption.) Sign up in the UNWG office, or contact Maya. 

  • January 12 (Monday) 10.00

Book Club Discussion
The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton

  • January 7 (Wednesday) 10.00-14.00

UNWG Office Reopens After Holiday Closure