Tip number four: stroll through the capital's lush green parks. Ever been to the Petrusse Valley? This is what it could look like in future after a renovation project. / © Lindenkreuz Eggert
What's On is back after nearly two months of quarantining. Despite most summer events postponed until next year, the local cultural scene has come up with innovative trends to continue entertaining, engaging and interacting with the public.
Luxembourg announced a partial restart this week, enabling cafés, restaurants and terraces to open their doors and parasols again. Furthermore, culture halls, music venues and theatres will also be back in business in the near future. Here is a mix of stay-at-home and public events for this weekend.
1. Greg Lamy & Lionel Loueke live from Philharmonie
What: Stream of two outstanding guitarists from the Philharmonie
Where: Follow on the venue's facebook page
When: Friday 29 May at 8pm
Greg Lamy and Lionel Loueke are not only best buddies, they are also two renowned jazz guitarists. Lamy hails from the Grand Duchy, but was born in New Orleans and graduated from Berklee College of Music. He has toured extensively around the world in various formations, releasing several CDs in his 25-year career. Loueke, too, is an incredible musician from Benin, having worked with Angelique Kidjo, Esperanza Spalding, Richard Bona, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. He's one of the top stars in the game. This Friday you have the chance to see both of them in action from the comfort of your home, as the Philharmonie streams a concert from their stage.
Loueke
2. Get involved in supporting underprivileged young adults
What: A ONGD integrating excluded adults aged 17-24
Where: More information on their website
When: No set time, volunteering work is available
Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) is a ONGD working in 13 countries running educational and social inclusion programmes for young persons living in extreme poverty. LP4Y works with disadvantaged young people age 17 to 24 who have not had an easy start in life. The ONGD is looking for individuals willing to make a change in the field, either supporting with communication, accounting and administration, help out in the field with teaching and workshops, or simply leave a donation to support the cause. Learn more about the project and its pillars in this video:
LP4Y
3. Bring popcorn to Mamer's drive-in cinema
What: Enjoy a movie in a stylish format just like our grandparents did
Where: Bauhaus parking, 37-39 Parc d'Activites Capellen, 8308 Mamer
When: Almost daily, but times vary - have a look here.
Drive-in theatres became a real hype between the 1940s-60s with rising car ownership and cheaper maintenance costs compared to a regular cinema. But its success faded with the coming of home entertainment. Now comes a true revival: COVID-19 has forced theatres to close, enabling drive-in theatres to relaunch to great enthusiasm. Enjoy a wide range of movies on offer in Mamer, with tickets only being €15 per car. Audio can be listened to over the radio thanks to an FM tower. Popcorn, anyone?
4. Discover Luxembourg's parks with a Sunday hike
What: Discover the lush greens scattered throughout the capital
Where: Luxembourg City
When: Friday 29 May - Sunday 31 May
Luxembourg City boasts numerous green spaces with stunning views across the capital. But have you ever taken the day to wander through all of them one-by-one? Enjoy the fresh breeze in the Petrusse valley, play table tennis in Parc de Merl and sunbathe on the Kinnekswiss on Sunday, the weather is going to be absolutely stunning! Want to know more about hikes around Luxembourg? Our Tom Tutton summarised them neatly in this Knowledge Bite.
Also, have you heard of our Nature & Geopark Mullerthal week and UNESCO application?
A current renovation project of the Pétrusse valley. This is what it could look like. / © Lindenkreuz Eggert
5. Tune in to Koll An Aktioun live on air
What: Our favourite festival on radio
Where: 100,7 FM and on their facebook page
When: Saturday 30 May between 2-5pm
Koll An Aktioun is a family-friendly festival that would have taken place this weekend, as it does every year, had it not been for the virus. Alternatively, listeners tuning in to 100,7 can expect a digital and interactive festival with planned live concerts, cooking sessions, interactive digital workshops, interviews and more. For a detailed schedule and more information, follow their facebook event.
6. Relax to Claire Parsons' new album "In Geometry"
What: Jazz-pop from British-born, Luxembourg-raised singer
Where: Worldwide
When: Friday, 29 May
Claire Parsons has not been taking any time off this confinement period, dedicating the past weeks to putting the finishing touches on her brand-new album "In Geometry", which is out on Friday 29 May. Her first single off the album, "No Shape", can be listened to on Spotify and is a great teaser ahead of the complete disc. It's a track infused with delicate vocal soundscapes, shimmering harmonies and soulful rhythm - definitely worth a listen.
Claire
7. Make fresh pasta at home
What: A little piece of Italy in your kitchen
Where: Any place clean and big enough to roll some dough
When: Saturday morning with the kids' helping hands
Who doesn't love a homely spaghetti bolognese or summery vegetable pasta? Well, now is the time to try making a fresh pasta yourself. You don't need much: flower, eggs, oil, salt and water. Wondering whether you need a pasta machine? Not necessarily, as the wonderful 100-year old Letizia from Italy will show you in this video below (in fact her pasta is egg-free too!)
Pasta
Is there an event you think we'd enjoy and like to share with our audience? Feel free to let us know through audience@rtltoday.lu and we may consider it for next week's agenda.
