What: Dramatic & lively evening
Where: Kulturhaus Niederanven, 145, route de Trèves, L-6940 Niederanven
When: Friday, 29 January at 7pm - tickets €8/€13, info here
For those of you not familiar with slam poetry, this event showcases six poets who perform their art in front of a live audience. With seven minutes each, no costumes nor props, they must convince the jury of their talent and creativity. While formats can vary, poetry slams are often full of emotion and life, with audience participation, cheering and laughing. Jesse James LaFleur, a spoken word artist, rapper and entrepreneur will host the evening. Definitely worth a go if it’s your first time, or simply come back if you’re a regular.
What: Abstract photography exhibition
Where: Neimënster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Until 28 February, free entry - info here
Paul Kirps, whose works can be found in the collections of the MoMA in New York, the Museum für Gestaltung in Zurich and MUDAM, sets the counters back to zero and presents a series of Polaroids taken over the past two years in New York, Barcelona, Lisbon, Palma and Brussels. Stuck in Luxembourg during the confinement, he has walked the deserted streets of several of the country’s cities, systematically exploring the confines of minimalism and design through an abstract approach.
What: Wonderful jazz gig
Where: CAPE, Place Marie-Adélaïde, 9063 Ettelbruck
When: Friday, 29 January at 8.30pm - tickets €21/€10,50, info here
For long Arthur Possing has been called a “rising star” of the Luxembourg jazz scene, but it’s fair to say he already is a star of the scene. As live music is finally back, hear this excellent quartet perform at the CAPE in Ettelbrück. The evening will see a combination of older pieces and new compositions, with Sebastian “Schlapbe” Flach on double bass, Niels Engel on Drums, Pierre Cocq-Amann on Sax and Arthur himself on piano.
What: Spot them around your home
Where: At home, on your terrace/balcony or in the garden
When: Friday, 29 January - Sunday, 31 January - info here
Are you or your children interested in birds? Then this may be the perfect weekend event for you by helping ‘Natur & ëmwelt’ count the birds in the winter. Your support will help monitor the populations of common bird species in Luxembourg and see how they evolve over the years. All you have to do is observe birds for one hour from your balcony/terrace or garden and mark how many birds of each kind you see. An online form is available to help you out.
What: Fun & interactive classes for kids
Where: Forum Campus Geesseknäppchen, 40 Boulevard Pierre Dupong, 1430 Luxemburg
When: Full schedule available on website - info here
The story behind Kids Life Skills is really inspiring, as founder Ronen writes: “Everything started when we moved to Luxembourg. I was looking for STEM courses for my daughter and I couldn’t find any. I was frustrated because I felt it was so crucial for young children to understand and use technology in a more conscious way than playing Fortnite or scrolling through Instagram. And still, there were no such activities for kids below the age of 10.
So I decided to do it on my own. I went out and started creating little games based on the concepts of coding, that would train my daughter’s problem solving and self-learning skills – she loved them.”
And here we are today - Kids Life Skills aim to help prepare children for their future to give them the best odds in an increasingly digital world. Classes are held at Forum Campus Geesseknäppchen and are meant for children between the ages of 4-13. For all details click on the link above.
What: Adrenaline rush
Where: Kinepolis Kirchberg, 45 Avenue J-F Kennedy, 1855 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 30 January & Sunday, 31 January at 10am - info & tickets here
This action thriller tells the story of an alcoholic professor who is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster who uses the children for criminal activities. The movie is in Tamil and has received rave reviews from around the world, many citing the charismatic performances of the main actors.
What: Last day of collection
Where: Banque Fortuna,130-132 Boulevard de la Pétrusse, 2330 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 29 January between 8.15am-12pm, 2pm-4.30pm - info here
Nepal is a fascinating and multifaceted country, where ethnicities and cultures, tradition and modernity all mingle in a giant melting pot. It is home to the crowds of the city and the calm of remote villages, the highest mountains in the world and a dense and wild jungle.
The NGDO-FNEL exhibition “Nepal, land of contrasts” brings together images taken by Marc Hammer and will take you on a journey to the heart of this country. Saturday is the last day you can wander through the exhibition at Banque Fortuna.
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