Welcome to the weekend: Watch students in a Shakespeare performance, attend an electronic music afterwork, celebrate Anime culture, hear the Luxembourg Philharmonic accompany Charlie Chaplin films or stay up all night for the Super Bowl.
Take a look at Today Radio's selection:
1. See Shakespeare Schools Festival
What: Local students & friends put on performance
Where: Neumünster Abbey, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Grund
When: Thursday, 6 February at 6pm - info & tickets
Students from St George's and Michel Lucius and New World Theatre Club as well as students residing in Cyprus, the UK, Belgium and France are delighting audiences for two nights with their renditions of timeless classics at the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Grab your tickets and for more background, hear our interview here.
2. Attend electro afterwork with Ryvage and ÆM
What: Live performances and DJs
Where: De Gudde Wëllen, 17 Rue du St Esprit, 1475 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 7 February at 7pm - more info here
Radio 100,7 is hosting two artists as part of Eurosonic Aircheck at De Gudde Wëllen: Ryvage is headlining the evening with his ambient techno, synthwave, and industrial-tinged electro, supported by the hauntingly beautiful sounds of ÆM, an after-work DJ set by radio 100,7’s Trendscheif team, plus an after-show party featuring Hirsto. Free entry.
3. Hear funk guitarist Cory Wong
What: The fastest right hand ever
Where: Rockhal, 5 Av. du Rock'n'Roll, 4361 Esch-Belval
When: Thursday, 6 February at 7.30pm - info & tickets
Known for his vibrant stage presence and distinctive sound, funky guitarist Cory Wong has carved out a unique niche in the music world, fusing elements of jazz, rock, and funk into a genre-defying style that keeps listeners grooving. Also known as a member of Vulfpeck. Get ready for some true wizardry.
4. Celebrate Japanese Anime culture
What: Vibrant pop culture
Where: LuxExpo The Box, 10 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 8 February and Sunday, 9 February – info & tickets
From karaoke battles to kendo demonstrations, Japanese street food and anime merch, the Anime Focal Luxembourg is a vibrant pop culture celebration bringing together cosplayers, artists, 200 stands, and fans for a weekend. Whether you're a first-time curious visitor or lifelong fan of this culture, everybody is welcome at LuxExpo.
5. Hear the Luxembourg Philharmonic accompany Charlie Chaplin
What: A Night in the Show (1915) and Liberty (1929)
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Pl. de l'Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 8 February at 11am – info & tickets
Come see Charlie Chaplin films on a big screen accompanied by the Luxembourg Philharmonic. A film-concert evening for children aged 6 and over that's going to be magical.
© Alfonso Salgueiro
6. Watch an emotional acrobatic show
What: 'On 2 metres'
Where: Trifolion, 2 Prte St Willibrord, 6486 Echternach
When: Saturday, 8 February at 4pm - info & tickets
Join a touching acrobatic show in German for children. Jesse suffers from cystic fibrosis, a lung disease. With the help of his girlfriend, Jesse learns to keep going and fight this fears by dreaming. It's a circus performance that highlights the fragility of our existence – with elements such as oxygen – and the power of hope.
© Patrick Lemineur
7. Stay up all night for the Super Bowl Final
What: American football
Where: Various bars, see below
When: Sunday evening until Monday morning
The sports night of the year for all American football fans. Various pubs and sports bars, like Crossfire - The Nordic Bar, The Game and Schrainerei, are screening the Super Bowl Final between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, serving American food & drinks all night long. Reservations recommended.
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