Welcome to the weekend! Just in time for an exclusive exhibition of last year's best press photos, Autofestival 2021 (which kicks of next week), several wonderful concerts and fun activities with the kids. The weekend is yours!
1. See World Press Photo Exhibition at Neimënster
What: The most incredible pictures from 2020
Where: Neimënster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 23 January until Sunday, 21 February - free entry, info here
The international World Press Photo exhibition is the largest and most prestigious annual press photography competition in the world. As retrospective of the year's most significant events, it brings together more than 150 award-winning images in eight categories that resonate with current events: News, General Information, Contemporary Subjects, Portraits, Environment, Nature, Sports and Long-Term Projects. The winners of the competition were chosen by an independent jury that examined more than 73,996 photographs submitted by 4,282 photographers from 125 countries. The exhibition is presented exclusively at Neimënster for a month, accompanied by a vast programme of conferences and talks.
© Straight Voice by Yasuyoshi Chiba, Japan, Agence France-Presse
2. Dive into the world of RTL Play!
What: Videos, podcasts & more
Where: A direct link to the library here - the app is available for iOS an Android too
When: Anytime
RTL Play is a funky new multimedia library containing hundreds of hours of video content and podcasts. While most of it is still in French, buckets of English content is on the way, and some of it is already available, including the brand new to RTL Today comedy/life pod My Goddamn Quest For Happiness, the entrepreneurial series Success Stories, Luxembourg crime thriller Capitani and the science magazine PISA. But also our classic Luxembourg History podcast, In Conversation with Lisa Burke, as well as the legendary Oatcast.
Have a look and enjoy your weekend with entertainment from RTL Today!
3. Participate at Relais Pour La Vie...from home!
What: Charity event to support people with cancer
Where: From home or a preferred running spot
When: Saturday, 27 March until Sunday, 28 March - participate now!
Signups opened this week for one of Luxembourg's greatest annual sports event: Relais Pour La Vie. In an attempt to raise as much money as possible for charities supporting people with cancer, teams usually spend 24 hours at de Coque running laps without interruption, from 8pm on Saturday until 8pm on Sunday. This year, RPLV will continue in "at home" form, with teams signing up and running at their preferred place. The advantage is actually that more money can be raised (hopefully!) as the physical event always reaches maximum capacity within a day of sign ups having opened. Already 587 teams have signed up with over €500,000 collected.
RPLV
4. Let kids make their own paper totems
What: Paper workshop for young artists
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, L-2448 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 23 January at 10am - tickets & info here
This is a lovely interactive and creative workshop for children between the ages of 7 and 9. After discovering one of the stories in the book Totems with its author, Mathilde Bourgon, the young participants will in turn use paper and scissors to make their own totem. Everyone may decorate their totems with symbols and drawings.
© Pixabay
5. Listen to accordionist Vincent Peirani
What: French award-winning composer
Where: Live stream from home
When: Friday, 22 January at 6pm and 8pm - info here
During his artist residency at the Philharmonie of Luxembourg, Vincent Peirani will present several concerts in various formats. This one in particular is with his group Living Being. Peirani presents a wonderful mix of jazz and groove, sometimes going into psychedelic rock directions with atonality before swaying back to accessible sounds. A great evening for sure, and best of all: it can be followed from the comfort of your home with the Phil's live stream, as the physical event is sold out. A little taster below:
Accordion
6. Join Ministry of Health Q&A
What: Informative session
Where: Facebook Event
When: Friday, 22 January at 1pm - FB event here
Any questions regarding coronavirus? Luxembourg's Ministry of Health organises a weekly live stream Q&A for you to ask about any concerns you may have about the virus. The format itself is in Luxembourgish, but asking a question in French, German or English should not be a problem.
7. Get ready for Autofestival 2021
What: Car festival
Where: Online or at partner garages
When: Monday, 25 January - Saturday, 13 February - more info here
It's the time of the year again: Autofestival! Now is the best moment to snatch up good deals for a new or used vehicle. Many partner garages are either getting rid of old(er) stock or offering their new models at reduced prices. You have two weeks to have a look around and choose your next dream car.
© Pixabay
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.
