WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF EVENTS
04-10.02.2013
FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS
Carnival and Ash Wednesday: 10-13 February 2013
A summary of Carnival
events in Luxembourg can be found under the link to FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS (FEBRUARY).
Pre-Weekend
Carnival Events
Yuppi Carnival Ball (children)
7 February
14:00-17:00
Cactus Inn Restaurant
Belle Etoile Shopping Center
Bertrange
Children can come dressed in
costume and enjoy a party, complete with clowns, games and treats. And of
course, Yuppi, the Cactus mascot, will be there.
Carnival Sunday (Fuessonnden)
February 10
Diekirch Cavalcade
14:30-18:00, followed by party
Begins: route de Gilsdorf
Ends: Centre Culturel Aal Seeërei, 5, rue de
l'Industrie, L-9250 Diekirch
Program details: Click HERE.
PERFORMING ARTS
& EXHIBITS
The Suit (English language play)
6-9 February
20:00
(introduction to the play at
19:30)
Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg
1 Rond-point Schuman
L-2525
Luxembourg (Limpertsberg)
Set in the context of
apartheid-era South Africa of the 1950s, this play, based on the short story by
Can Themba, revolves around Philomen, a middle-class lawyer, and his wife,
Matilda. The “suit” of the title belongs to Matilda's lover and is left behind
as the lover flees when Philemon catches the illicit couple in the act.
As punishment, Philomen makes Matilda treat the suit as an honored guest.
She has to feed it, entertain it and take it out for walks as a constant
reminder of her adultery. The setting of Sophiatown, a vibrant multi-racial
township of Johannesburg-- that was erased shortly after Themba wrote his
story-- is said to be as much a character in the play as the unfortunate
couple. In English with French surtitles.
Tickets: Can be purchased
on-line or at the places listed here.
Open Mic Sessions (Talent and English stand-up comedy)
7-8 February
It’s amateur night at two
locations this week. Come watch performances on stage, or perform yourself!
Konrad Café & Bar (“Rotten Apples”)
7 February
20:30
7 rue du Nord
L-2229
Luxembourg (Centre)
The Rotten Apples event will
give amateur comedians the opportunity to give a five-minute stand-up routine
(presumably in English). Tickets cost 10€, on sale now in person at Konrad’s
(proceeds go to charity). More details on their Facebook page. To sign-up as a comedian for the
night, contact Konrad’s by e-mail.
FuBar
8 February
21:00 (doors open at 19:00)
57, rue de la
Tour Jacob
L-1831
Luxembourg (Clausen)
At FuBar, they will welcome
anyone who wants to get up on stage and show their talent, whether it be
playing an instrument, singing or some other type of performance. The
audience will vote on their favorite performer, who will win the chance to play
a solo gig at FuBar in March.
To book your place on stage e-mail FuBar or
send a message on their Facebook page. Alternatively, contact Natasha
Liati-Jones (Events Manager) at 691 146 975. Registration closes
February 6, although if space allows, you can register after that date.
FuBar is now a non-smoking
bar, with only a small, separate bar area open to smokers.
Expo Jeux sur Je (board game expo)
7-16 February
Cactus Belle Etoile Shopping Center
Bertrange
Games of strategy will be free
to play at an expo at Belle Etoile from 7-16 February. This interactive
exposition comes from La Cité des Sciences and the Palais de la Découverte in
Paris. Their aim is to promote creativity, reasoning, teamwork and
problem-solving skills through play. Something to enjoy indoors during the
school break. Suitable for all ages. [post copied, with minor revisions, from the
AWCL Facebook page]
Don Quixote by the Bolshoi Ballet Company of Moscow (recorded)
February 10
16:00
Ciné Utopia
16, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1510 Luxembourg (Limpertsberg)
Watch a recorded performance
of the ballet on a large screen in HD. Based on the novel by Miguel de
Cervantes, written in 1605 and 1615. Synopsis of the ballet can be found here.
Tickets: purchase in person from the
ticket caisse or by telephone (22 46 11).
MARKETS
Marché-aux-puces
9 February
07:00-12:00
noon
Parc des Expositions
Rue de la Grange aux Bois
F-57070 Metz
Largest indoor flea market in
eastern France.
Ernst Ptak
Flohmarkt
9 February
06:00–17:00
Messeparkhalle
In den
Moselauen
D-54294 Trier
Large indoor flea market.
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