Welcome to the weekend! Celebrate cultural diversity at fairs, hear jazz acts in Echternach, support English theatre pupils, or build some Lego!
1. Visit migration, culture and citizenship festival
What: Celebrating cultural diversity
Where: LuxExpo, 10 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Kirchberg
When: Saturday, 24 February between 12pm-0.30am and Sunday, 25 February between 12-8.30pm - FREE - more info here
This 41st edition of the Festival of Migration, Culture and Citizenship is a place to see the diversity of citizenship and culture in the Grand Duchy. Organised by the Liaison and Action Committee for Foreigners (CLAE), the festival focuses on literature, cinematography, music, art and gastronomy to highlight and bring together the people that shape Luxembourg. The event has over 40,000 visitors per year.
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2. Get tickets to Echternach jazz festival
What: With Chris Potter Trio and Youn Sun Nah
Where: Trifolion, 2 Prte St Willibrord, 6486 Echternach
When: Thursday, 22 February - Saturday, 24 February - info & tickets
Three days of jazz are lined up at Trifolion Echternach, bringing together internationally renowned acts as well as local stars. Thursday will see French pianist Thierry Maillard and drummer Anne Paceo take to the stage, followed by South Korean jazz musician Youn Sun Nah and local pop/chamber ensemble The Aquatic Museum on Saturday. The one and only Chris Potter will take to the stage on Sunday with his trio, as well as local trumpeter Daniel Migliosi and Montreal-based pianist Gentiane MG. Grab your tickets to single days or the full weekend.
3. See English school theatre groups
What: Nine English plays
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Bonnevoie
When: Friday, 23 February at 7pm and Saturday, 24 February at 1.30pm - info & tickets
Enjoy a wide variety of engaging and entertaining plays presented by English-speaking pupils from Luxembourg at Rotondes this weekend. Not only do these plays give students the chance to boost their language, communication and acting skills, but they also showcase the diverse talent amongst pupils in Luxembourg. Nine one-act plays are on the programme, see the full list here.
4. Join First Lego League Luxembourg
What: Hone your robotic skills
Where: Forum Geesseknäppchen, Boulevard Pierre Dupong, L-1430 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 24 February between 9am-3pm - FREE. - more info here
The first Lego League Luxembourg is hosted by Science.lu this weekend, providing interesting challenges and activities for Lego lovers of all ages. Test your robotic skills and witness some of the best Lego creations between 9am-3pm.
5. See Gladiator
What: Ridley Scott classic
Where: Cinémathèque, 17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 24 February at 8pm - more info here
In this historical epic, Roman general Maximus is sold into slavery as a gladiator by Commodus. Maximus is relegated to fighting till death as a gladiator, determined to avenge the murders of his family and the emperor.
6. Hear Beethoven piano concert
What: One of the great composers
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Pl. de l'Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Thursday, 22 February and Friday, 23 February - info & tickets
To this day, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concertos are considered a special challenge for pianists, not only in terms of technique, but also interpretation. Rudolf Buchbinder accepts the challenge, not only by playing these works, but leading the Luxembourg Philharmonic from the keyboard at the same time – on two evenings dedicated exclusively to the five Piano Concertos. A fascinating journey into the history of the genre, which will also be the subject of a lecture by Stefan Keym in German at the Salle de Musique de Chambre on Thursday at 6.45pm.
7. Support charities at Arts Festival
What: Musical, workshops, supportive community
Where: Konvikt Chapel, 5 av Marie-Thérèse, L-2132 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 25 February between 12-4.30pm - FREE - more info here
The Anglican Church of Luxembourg is hosting its annual Charity Arts Festival this Sunday, taking place at the Konvikt Centre chapel. The family event features an interactive family musical called Good News Travels Fast, various artistic workshops, musical performances and refreshments, which will be served throughout. Proceeds will be donated to the charities supported by the Anglican Church of Luxembourg, including Stëmm vun der Strooss, Friendship, Naledi South Africa, World Vision Romania, CoCo and Greyton Genadendal Education Fund.
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