7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

1. Get tickets to MAD FOX and Francis of Delirium

What: Drive-in rock concert
Where: Pétange Carena, Rue Eucosider, L-4701 Pétange
When: Tuesday, 16 June at 8pm, get your tickets here.

Are you missing live music as much as your editor is? It may take quite a wait before things return back to normal. In the meantime, however, some cool concepts have popped up around the country to keep blasting good vibrations. One of them is this drive-in concert, hosted by den Atelier and the commune of Pétange. Upcoming Tuesday is your chance to see Luxembourg's favourites MAD FOX, a six-piece rock band surrounding frontman Jimmy Leen. Support is provided by grunge group Francis of Delirium, who we only interviewed recently, in fact. Turn up the radio and tune in from behind the wheel!

ANNA

2. Take the kids back to the playground

What: Swings, see-saws, slides and spring riders!
Where: Have a look at our map below
When: All weekend

Good news for all the hyperactive rascals at home (and frustrated parents): playgrounds have reopened! As Prime Minister Bettel announced on Wednesday, parents can take their kids out again as of Thursday this week. Children below the age of 13 also no longer need to wear a mask while being in public. Who can build the tallest sandcastle? How high can you go on the swing? Check out our interactive map below if you're tired of you usual spot and want to discover something new!

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3. Craft a personalised Mother's Day gift

What: The reminder that you needed
Where: Wherever mom is! ❤️
When: Sunday 14 June

There's your reminder, we knew you'd forget, and yes, you're very welcome. Sunday 14 June is Mother's Day in Luxembourg, so this is your moment to shine and make up for all those years you found out in the late afternoon of the day itself. You can get a bouquet of flowers, write her a card, fill up her favourite perfume, tell her you love her. But what about a self-made 52-things-I-love-about-you booklet, a DIY floral perfume or the kids' fingerprints on a big, white coffee mug? Here are some more ideas for all you creative minds. Enter our competition too here.

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4. Discover the private collection of the Wercollier family

What: Bronze and marble sculptures
Where: Neumünster Abbey, 28 Rue Münster
When: Friday 12 June - Sunday 14 June between 10am and 6pm

This special sculpture collection of the Wercollier family documents the life and work of one of the 20th Century's greatest artists. Born in 1908, Lucien Wercollier worked primarily with bronze and marble after studying in Brussels and Paris. During the Second World War he refused to join Hitler's Reichskulturkammer, and protested instead, leading to his imprisonment in the Neumünster Abbey. He survived, and continued making art until his death in 2002. Today this site is home to his largest collection of works. Worth a visit.

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5. Musical: "The Wiz Live!"

What: "The Wiz Live!" in full
Where: In this premiere (available for 48 hours after premiere)
When: Friday, 12 June at 8pm

"The Wiz Live!" brings the wonderful world of Oz to life like never before, featuring a star-studded cast of performers and the awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. Whisked away from home by a tornado, young Dorothy finds herself transported to the magical Land of Oz, where she sets off on a quest to meet the powerful Wizard and find her way back home. Crossing paths with enchanting friends and wicked foes, Dorothy’s journey is a timeless tale about friendship, courage and learning to believe in oneself. All of this is part of a premiere on The Shows Must Go On, the channel bringing showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the most loved musicals in history.

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6. Watch "Inhuman Resources" - kidnapping thriller on Netflix

What: Pedalling through the country with a little discount
Where: Probably outside is best...
When: Anytime

Your editor just finished watching this series and can't get enough of it. Alain Delambre, unemployed and 57, is lured by an attractive job opening in at French corporate giant Exxya. But things get ugly when he realises he's a pawn in a cruel corporate game, in which managers are being kidnapped and interrogated. Intelligently put together, well-acted by former Manchester United star Eric Cantona, and a gripping plot. Based on a true story.

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7. Phil Live at home #6 | Julia goes Mercutio

What: Live music from the Philharmonie
Where: Streamed on their facebook page
When: Friday 12 June at 8pm

The Live at Home sessions by Philharmonie Luxembourg are so diverse and inspiring that they have become a fixed part of our weekly What's On agenda. There's always something new to discover. The sixth edition of "Phil Live doheem" presents the Luxembourg group Julia goes Mercutio with works by Sergueï Prokofiev and Françoise Tonteling. It'll be a beautiful concert evening with cellist Annemie Osborne, percussionist Michel Mootz and pianist Françoise Tonteling.

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.