Welcome to the weekend! This week's suggestions include the classy drive-in cinema, exploring Luxembourg's youth hostels, apéro jazz at Neimënster, trends of time in exhibitions and music, and a ride through our capital on your favourite mode of transport.
1. Apéro Jazz with the Dahm Belardi Deconfiture Band
What: Finest Sunday morning jazz concert
Where: Neimënster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Sunday 5 July at 11am - more information here.
Your editor has missed Apéro Jazz. It's one of those musical experiences that has manifested itself in the cultural agenda. Thus, without hesitation, it is this week's number one. Bassist and multi-instrumentalist Pol Belardi has teamed up with long-time friend, drummer and pianist Pit Dahm to form a new Luxembourg jazz group, made up of the crème de la crème of the local scene. Entry is free, but seats must be reserved in advance. Listeners must also wear a face mask when not seated. And of course, in the most fashionable Luxembourgish way, one should have a glass of crémant after the gig.
2. A night's stay at one of Luxembourg's youth hostels
What: Affordable and comfortable accommodation
Where: Nine locations around the country, check our map below
When: Anytime
Coronavirus means we best stay within Luxembourg's borders this summer, but contrary to popular belief there is actually loads to discover in this picturesque nation. With the €50 voucher that each resident receives to stimulate the country's hospitality sector, now is the right time to do something funky and different: spend a night at one of nine modern, fully-equipped youth hostels. And yes, they're also perfect for adults! From Beaufort to Schengen, Luxembourg City to Vianden, each youth hostel offers an interactive programme and sits in a surrounding with plenty to do. Prices are very affordable, and the accommodations are clean and professional. Tip: Luxembourg City has a great hostel for when your friends are coming over and you may not be able to host them at home.
Map
3. Sunday Brunch, Beats & Bubbles
What: Good food, good drinks, good people
Where: Rooftop Chalet & Beach Bar 2, rue Nennig, 2214 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 5 July between 1pm-10pm
In line with more crémant, the Rooftop Chalet & Beach Bar is reopening its doors this weekend. Every Sunday, this spot offers a tasty barbecue with Asian fusion dishes, cold delicacies and refreshing cocktails. A stunning view over the capital together with a full tummy really is a great way to start the day. There will be music, there will be sun (hopefully). Book in advance as only a few dozen seats are left - check out their facebook event here.
4. Drive-in cinema: The Addams Family Values
What: Story of a spooky family
Where: Bauhaus Parking, 37-39 Parc d'Activites Capellen, 8308 Mamer
When: Friday, 3 July at 9pm
Addams
5. Hear musical exposition at Casino Luxembourg
What: Post-quarantine musical revival
Where: 41, rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 5 July between 3.30pm-5.30pm - info here.
This Sunday, live music will be revived at Casino Luxembourg after several months of silence. The ensemble for contemporary music United Instruments of Lucilin is the only Luxembourgish chamber music ensemble specialised in contemporary music. As their saying goes: "All music has been contemporary". The group is continuously reaching a growing enthusiastic audience and has been encouraging innovative musical expressions, as will also be presented on Sunday. Expect suspense, a magnetic trio, a sound installation and resonating walls.
6. Take a Onewheel or bike ride through Luxembourg
What: They see me rollin', they hatin'...
Where: Luxembourg City
When: Anytime
Ever completed a full city tour by bike or alternative mode of transport? Local alternative jazz artist (and now tour guide) Jerome Klein from KLΞIИ refreshed his musical inspiration during quarantine by taking a trip through the city on a Onewheel, starting at the Golden Lady, past the Grand Ducal Palace, down to the Grund and up with the Pfaffenthal elevator. Of course the city streets will be a tad busier now, but nonetheless a fun experience!
Klein
7. Trends of time in 90s portraits of women
What: Female pioneers in art
Where: Neimënster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Friday 3 July - Sunday 5 July between 10am-12pm, 1pm-6pm - more info here.
The 1990s were important years for the cultural development of Luxembourg. The country's economic boom, thanks to activities of the financial centre, led to the opening of numerous galleries, thus giving visibility to that generation of artists. This decade also marked a whole generation of female artists who, with their energy and creativity, managed to achieve gender parity in the art world. This exhibition, named "The Pioneers: Luxembourg - the 90s, portraits of women" aims to reflect on these developments and retrace routes and trends of the time. Can be nicely combined with Apéro Jazz in the same location on Sunday morning.
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