7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

1. Get Bartleby Delicate's new EP

What: Indie-folk singer-songwriter
Where: Am Gronn, 12 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 15 May between 10am-6pm - info here

Luxembourg-based contemporary-folk and loop artist Bartleby Delicate is releasing his second EP "Deadly Sadly Whatever", recorded during lockdown and produced by renowned French electronic artist and producer Napoleon Gold. Bartleby explains that his music is meant as a catalyst for positive thinking and healing in these strange times. He will be signing copies at the pop-up store Am Gronn on Saturday.

2. Prep for next week's hip-hop marathon

What: Schools put on a show
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
When: Wednesday, 19 May - Thursday, 20 May at 7pm - info here

Time for some real Luxembourg street cred. On Wednesday and Thursday evening, students from ten Luxembourg high schools flock to Rotondes with their teachers to present an entire hip-hop show. All forms of expression are permitted, whether that includes dance and beatbox or wall graffiti. Enjoy this 10th edition of the show, a real celebration!

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3. See German musical "Mendy - Das Wusical"

What: Final night of exceptional musical
Where: Théâtre des Capucins, 9 Place du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 14 May at 8pm - info & tickets here

Mendy - Das Wusical is a play where slapstick, family drama and jazz concerts meet and merge into a child-like, playful journey - a children's play for adults, to say. This story surrounds the Mendy riding stables, where a crazy family deals with love, growing up, marriage conflicts, death and happiness. Local artists are on stage and there's live music as well.

4. Attend Luxembourg Museum Days 2021

What: Free cultural programme
Where: Across Luxembourg with over 40 locations
When: Saturday 15 May and Sunday 16 May between 10am-6pm - info here
The Luxembourg Museum Days are a great way to discover the museums across the country and Luxembourg's museum heritage for free. On 15 and 16 May 2021, more than 40 museums in Luxembourg open their doors from 10am to 6pm. For these two days of free visits, each participating museum offers its own special cultural programme for the whole family. A complete overview of all museums can be found here.

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5. Visit Roman Villa in Echternach

What: Rich history of Luxembourg's east
Where: Roman Villa Echternach, rues des Romains 48, 6478 Echternach
When: Own preference - info & registration here

In 1975, excavation works for the Echternach lake exposed the remains of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps. The ruins of the villa date from the 3rd century. Next to the villa, scenes from everyday life of a Gallo-Roman family can be seen in an information centre. Take a guided tour through this special site in several different languages. And, before you, go check out our Knowledge Bite!

6. Hear rising piano star at conservatory

What: Russian talent in Luxembourg
Where: 33 Rue Charles Martel, 2134 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 14 May at 8pm - info & tickets here

Momir Damjanovic is a 20 year-old pianist from Serbia, laureate and winner of many international competitions. Currently studying at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, he was a student with renowned pianists. Now he's been invited to Luxembourg. The proceeds of this concerts will be donated to SOS Villages d'Enfants Monde, that strives to inform the public, raise funds, manage programmes, educate on development matters and lobby for child rights in order to make a lasting impact on vulnerable children worldwide.

© Momir Damjanovic

7. Attend DKollektiv inauguration

What: Opening of future Dudelange community space
Where: Hall Fondouq, Site du Laminoir, Route de Thionville, 3475 Dudelange
When: Saturday, 15 May between 2pm-5pm - info here

Over the last months, a small group of volunteers from DKollektiv have gotten together in their spare time to renovate and build infrastructure for a future community space in the Neischmelz area of Dudelange, which used to be a steelwork factory but will become a habitable district. It's only the start of a wonderful initiative, and they're inaugurating the space this Saturday with a live concert by Don Gio & Roda and guided tours.

© Christophe Hochard

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