What: Spooky stuff!
Where: Neimenster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 30 October as of 6pm, Sunday, 31 October as of 11am - info here
Over the Halloween weekend Neimënster is hosting two open days, offering guests a thrilling weekend filled with shows, exhibitions, conferences, concerts, youth events and artist residencies. There’s a magician, a workshop on how to make scary sound effects, pumpkin decoration, makeup and more - a great weekend out with kids or as adults only!
What: Some unknown but excellent films
Where: Various locations, best to check website here
When: Friday, 29 October - Sunday, 14 November, info & tickets
Ciao amanti del cinema italiano! The Italian Film Festival of Villerupt is back for the next two weeks, and the southern cities of Esch and Dudelange are also partners. 76 films are included in this year’s programme, spread across seven cinemas and 17 days, so plenty to discover. We couldn’t find any information on subtitles, but this editor would be very surprised if there aren’t any in at least French or English.
What: African literature
Where: Les Copains d’abord, 24 rue de l’eau, 1449 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 29 October at 7pm - info & reservation
The Panafro book club in Luxembourg was set up to encourage people from the African, Caribbean and Afro-American community to discuss monthly literature from African descent. Luxembourg being a melting-pot, the club is open to all languages and all cultures. This week’s gathering takes place at Les Copains d’abord. Reach out to organiser Alba in the link above and reserve your spot.
What: Prior to a hot chocolate
Where: Hollenfels - find route here
When: Anytime
This editor remembers the school trip he did to Hollenfels once as part of the biology curriculum - testing the water’s PH levels and digging up limestone...feels like another lifetime already. But it was a beautiful area, that’s for sure. Enjoy the autumn colours on this short but hilly circular walk around Hollenfels!
What: Synth techno
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 29 October at 8.30pm - info & tickets
Nosediving into the world of modular synths has given Colin Benders free rein to access and summon feelings directly into sound, down to the absolute details. Writing and performing premeditated compositions has become a thing of the past: From polyphonic, harmony-based pieces to resounding techno sprawls, Benders lives to make music for the here and now.
What: The best tunes
Where: Rockhal, 5 Av. du Rock’n’Roll, 4083 Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Saturday, 30 October at 8pm - info & tickets
“We are the Champions”, “We will rock you” or “Bohemian Rhapsody” - you’ll be hearing all of these legendary tunes on Saturday night, brought to you by British tribute group “The Bohemians”. Leading musicians, singers and artists present Queen’s greatest hits in a two-hour show, with songs from their debut to their last hits. From disco classics to rock ballads. Including costumes and dance moves!
What: Jazz club series
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Pl. de l’Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 29 October at 7.30pm - info & tickets
Acclaimed US jazz pianist Fred Hersch is teaming up with trumpet player Avishai Cohen for a unique jazz duet at the Philharmonie (Enrico Rava, who was scheduled to play, had to cancel the gig for medical reasons). This will be a dynamic show for all jazz lovers alike!
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