Welcome to the weekend! It's a sporty, outdoor-driven one for sure. An exhibition at the Clervaux castle gardens shows British settlements in pictures, the drive-in cinema screens Elton John's biopic, chill out to Afro-Brazilian beats at Kufa or take a trip on the stunning Princesse Marie-Astrid.
1. Listen to Francesco Tristano
What: Piano maestro on home turf
Where: Online concert stream
When: Friday, 24 July at 8pm - facebook event here.
Luxembourg-born pianist Francesco Tristano tours the world performing baroque and contemporary repertoire, records dance tracks for electronic music labels, all whilst continuing his ambitious project of recording all of Johann Sebastian Bach’s piano repertoire. His concert at the Philharmonie was completely sold out this week, so we're in luck that the venue continues its already legendary streaming series "Phil Live doheem". Lean back, have a drink and enjoy Francesco Tristano from the comfort of your home.
Francesco
2. Old photographs of Luxembourg City
What: The evolution of the capital in pictures
Where: Cercle Cité, 2, rue Genistre, L-2012 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 24 July - Sunday, 26 July between 11am-7pm
The year 2020 is marked by the 25th anniversary of the entry of the City of Luxembourg in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In order to show this precious heritage at its best, the “Photothèque” of the City of Luxembourg has delved into both the old and the recent collections of photographs which form its own archives. The result is a visual and seemingly tangible homage to this UNESCO World Heritage site, revealing its ever-changing appearance - more information here.
© Dominique Kuhn
3. Chill out to Afro-Brazilian beats
What: Weekend summer café
Where: Kulturfabrik, 116 Rue de Luxembourg, L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Saturday, 25 July at 8pm, info here.
DA PEMBA is an Italo-Brazilian duo based in Brussels. Humberto Ribeiro and Zee-la blend Afro-Brazilian Bass, Hip-hop, Funk Carioca as well as genres from all over Brazil to form an eclectic and intense mix of sounds. Their artist name, "PEMBA", is an African-Bambara word meaning "the force of present existence", and comes from Afro-Brazilian cultures and religions such as Candomblé and Umbanda. Come down to the Kufa to explore a new world of music.
Brazil
4. Rocketman: Elton John biographical film
What: Drive-in cinema
Where: Glacis, Luxembourg
When: Friday, 24 July at 9.30pm - tickets €10 per car.
This excellent rock biopic depicts the life of legendary artist Elton John. After completing his studies, Reginald (Elton John not his real name) begins to perform rock music at local pubs. Later, he meets John Reid, a music manager, who helps him rise to fame, but also creates chaos in his life.
For a summer like no other, the Ville de Luxembourg and the Cinémathèque Luxembourg have brought back the legendary drive-in cinema at the Champ du Glacis - looking back to a vintage way of going to the cinema that started in the United States in the 1930s, and which reached its peak popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.
Elton
5. Take a trip on the MS Princesse Marie_Astrid
What: (Luxury) Moselle boat trip
Where: Obviously Moselle! But different hop-on points :-)
When: Friday, 24 July - Sunday, 26 July, times vary
From on board the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid, you'll see the Moselle valley from a new perspective. As you enjoy a gourmet meal in the luxurious, elegant interior, the huge panoramic windows let you watch the vineyards, picturesque little villages and lush forests slowly drift by. The luxury vessel operates from Easter until September and also offers charter trips. Booking is essential. But you can also use the boat as a mode of transport without any of the fancy schmanzy things around it. For the menu, starting times and prices, look here.
6. Explore Luxembourg's Mountain bike trails
What: Adrenaline on two wheels
Where: Throughout the country
When: Anytime
With a network of mountain bike tracks covering more than 700 km, set in a varied landscapes and a breathtaking nature, Luxembourg is a true paradise for mountain bikers. Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, whether you come with your family, as a tourist or with sporting ambitions, you will have a wide choice of trails with climbs, descents and challenges adapted to your specific desires and skills. This excellent website of Visit Luxembourg lists some of the country's best trails. They also made a funky promo video. On you go!
Bike
7. British settlements challenging our responsibility towards nature
What: Outdoor photo exhibition in castle gardens
Where: Clervaux Castle, 9711 Clervaux, Luxembourg
When: Friday, 24 July - Sunday 26 July
David Spero‘s “Settlements” draw the portrait of a few communities in Britain that have chosen to partially separate and live in parallel from so-called mainstream society out of ecological considerations. His work shows homemade houses and their inhabitants, as well as the gardens that allow them to support themselves and ensure their autonomy.
This rejection of the current, globalised social trends is not an act of defiance or based on an anarchist stance towards society. Rather, these new settlements want to challenge our responsibility towards nature. Perhaps we should not hand all of it over to political systems?
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