Welcome to the weekend! Whether you want to create your own homemade (alcohol free) cocktail, take your kids for a bike ride along the Moselle, watch the Champions League games, explore clothing stores or enjoy an excellent selection of music: we've got you covered.
1. Hear No Metal In This Battle + La Bofia at Congés Annulés
What: Afro post-punk and vintage 60s
Where: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
When: Friday, 7 August at 8pm - reservation required
Hailing from Luxembourg, afro post-punk quartet No Metal in This Battle is very much influenced by Nigerian afro-beat, post-rock and math-rock mixed with a punk attitude. Their live shows always turn into a spiritual and powerful sharing experience with their audience. La Bofia, meanwhile, sounds fresh but vintage, simple but complex, dark but joyful, exotic yet so close to home. It’s our parents’ 60s classics brought back to life from the depths of our musical nightmares in the shape of pop music, the French way.
No Metal
2. Visit clothing store collaboration
What: Clothing, planst, coffee & cake
Where: Pilea, 5, rue Glesener, 1631 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 8 August between 12pm-6pm
Two exquisite clothing stores, Blossom Luxembourg and Pilea, will be joining forces on Saturday afternoon at the latter's store. Find hand-picked European labels, second-hand clothing, baby clothing, potted plants, biological coffee and cakes. Sounds like the out-of-the-box place to be for your weekend shopping spree! Join the Facebook event here.
© Pilea Facebook
3. Sunday morning yoga in the park
What: Rewind and restart your week
Where: Kinnekswiss Parc, 29, Avenue de la Porte-Neuve
When: Sunday, 9 August at 10.30am
A fresh and healthy way to start your Sunday. In this free class you can "look up to the sky" or "touch the grass with your feet", literally! Outdoor yoga not only keeps you fit and healthy, it also makes you be more present, more conscious, stimulates oxygen circulation and brings in an extra dose of Vitamin D. Social distancing is maintained and you can just join the group. Afterwards a donation is recommended for the coaches. Contact Sarah & John on sarahjohnyoga@gmail.com or +352 661 71 66 88 for more information.
4. Moselle bike tour with the kids
What: Follow the railway line
Where: L-5690 Ellange
When: Saturday, 8 August at 3pm - tickets and reservation
This 13km bike trail is the perfect family trip on Saturday. Start out at Ellange station before making your way down the old railway line to the Scheierbierg in Remich. Winding roads lead through picturesque wine villages. It's a tour full of history and experiences! Kids are given a fresh juice at the youth hostel upon their return after two hours.
5. Apéro Jazz with Giuseppe Millaci & Vogue Trio
What: Wake up to free jazz concert
Where: Neimënster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 9 August at 11am - information and reservation here
Vogue Trio is made complete with Amaury Faye, one of the most promising French pianist of his generation, not to mention the Belgian drummer Lionel Beuvens' great touch and finesse. Together they feature original jazz compositions, pulling the listener in a beautifully abstract, yet accessible musical landscape. The dynamic range and intricacy of their sound is performed with sincerity and charm, effortlessly traversing genres including classical and blues. The music reflects their travel experiences, and the trio has shed light for this opus on a series of concerts in Central America that have proved to be a key moment in the evolution of the band.
Trio
6. Watch Champions League games
What: Football at its best
Where: Several locations
When: Friday, 7 August and Saturday, 8 August at 9pm
It feels a little strange not seeing fans in the stadiums when these phenomenal teams are clashing for the cup, but at least we can gather (safely, with distance) in public to watch the game. Friday evening sees Juventus vs Lyon, and Manchester City vs Real Madrid. Bayern Munich plays Chelsea on Saturday, besides Barcelona vs Napoli. Culture Bar and Shamrock will both show the games.
7. Make your own (alcohol free) cocktails at home
What: Refreshing summer drinks
Where: Everywhere's a good cocktail place
When: Anytime, it's hot
It's a scorcher of a weekend again, folks, so you better stay hydrated. Many may want to stay away from alcohol with the burning sun, so why not improvise a couple of refreshing, fruity summer cocktails? Ask the kids to help out with the shaking. You'll need plenty of ice and berries, and off you go - delicious.
Cocktail
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