Wort's On – Weekend events in Luxembourg

PERFORMING ARTS

October 9-11: Flowers In The Desert -  Nature Elements Am Garage Cafe – times vary

Actors Repertory Theatre Luxembourg kicks off the autumn English language theatre programme with Flowers in the Desert, a play about relationships taking place at Nature Elements Am Garage Cafe (inside Robine de Lac) 70 Route d’Esch 1470 Luxembourg. Tickets 20 euros, 10 euros student, 3 course meal and show 40 euros. October 9 & 10: 7.30pm, October 11 at 6pm. Full details in Wort article

October 9: Chipping, dance, Grand Théâtre, 8pm

Choreographer Anna Konjetzky explores the state of restlessness, a them which is particularly relevant in a society where people are faced with information overload, constant accessibility and availability and boundless freedom of choice. In Chipping, the whole stage seems to vibrate with constant motion. Cubes move back and forth – sometimes slowly, sometimes barely visible, sometimes fast and overwhelming. Video projections flood the space and the dancer's body is swallowed. www.lestheatres.lu

October 10: Trois Fois Dance, Kulturhaus Mersch, 7.30pm

Three dance performances using digital sounds and the body to explore the relationship with sound, solitude and light. www.kulturhaus.lu/fr/7/

October 11: Giselle performed by the Bolshoi, screened at Ciné Utopia, 5pm

The Bolshoi gives an intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama of a doomed love affair which ends in tragedy. www.utopolis.lu 

October 10: Comedy Night at Altrimenti Cultural Centre, from 8.30pm

Local stand up comedians showcase their best gags during this evening compered by Alex. Advance tickets 5 euros, tickets on the door 10 euros. Bookings +352 2877 8977 (9am-12 noon) comedyclub@altrimenti.lu

CINEMA

October 9: No-one's Child, CinEast, Cinémathèque, 6.30pm

The CinEast film festival gets underway with this gripping Serbia-Croatian film. It won the public prize at the FIPRESCI in Venice in 2014, the GoEast main prize in 2014 and the Palm Springs 2014 Grand Jury Prize. Subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 9: The Summer of Sangaile, Cinémathèque, 8.30pm

Lithuanian-French coming of age drama subtitled in English. One of the film's actresses will be present during the screening. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 9: Home Care, Ciné Ariston, Esch-sur-Alzette, 8pm

A Czech Republic-Slovakia comedy-drama released in 2015 and directed by Slavek Horak. This film is subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Back Home, Cinémathèque, 7pm

Romanian drama directed by Andrei Cohn and released in 2015. This film is subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Fair Play, Neimënster, 6.30pm

Drama co-produced by Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany and released in 2015. Director Andrea Sedlackova will be at the screening. This film is subtitled in French. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Zero Point, Neimënster, 8.30pm

Estonian teenage drama directed by Mihkel Ulk and subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Carte Blanche, Ciné Waasserhaus, Mondorf, 8pm

Polish drama directed by Jacek Lusinski and subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Emigrants, Cinémathèque, 9pm

Bulgarian drama directed by Ivaylo Hristov and Ludmil Todorov, first released in 2003. Subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Leo et Fred, Cinémathèque, 3pm

This children's animation from Hungarian animator Pal Toth is great for kids of all nationalities and language abilities as there is no spoken language. Aimed at children aged three and up. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Call me Marianna, Cinémathèque, 4.30pm

Polish documentary about gender reassignment. Subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Lazar, Cinémathèque, 6.30pm

A young man struggles between the moral dilemmas, the society in which he lives, personal problems and the love of his life. Subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Logbook Serbistan, Cinémathèque, 8.30pm

Serbian documentary by Zelimir Zilnik, followed by a talk with the director and debate on immigration. Subtitled in English. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Short Animated Films Marathon, Neimënster, 6.30pm-10.30pm

A selection of short animated films. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Fair Play, Utopia, 9pm

Set in 1980s Czechoslovakia, young talented sprinter Anna (Judit Bárdos) is selected for the national team and starts training to qualify for the Olympic Games. As a part of the preparation she is placed in a secret "medical programme" where she's getting doped with anabolic steroids. Subtitled in French. Screening includes talk with director. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

October 11: Lauf Junge Lauf, Ariston, Esch-sur-Alzette, 8pm

German-French-Polish drama by Pepe Danquart. Subtitled in French and German. Tickets 5 euros. www.cineast.lu

MUSIC

October 9: Apparat, Rockhal Club, 8pm

Apparat (aka Sascha Ring) is back to the Rockhal! After a first show at the venue on October 30 2011 as Apparat Band, the German electronic musician returns. Support by T.Raumschmiere www.rockhal.lu

October 9: T The Boss, Rockhal, 9pm

After 3 studio albums time has come for local hip hop artist T the Boss to take a look back at the past few years' work, with a special Best Of CD called Hip Hop For Life 2. He will celebrate the release of his latest production together with his longtime rap homies LeDé, Renix, and Freshdax, as well as with newcomer Tommek on October 9 at the Floor of the Rockhal. www.rockhal.lu

October 10: Heartbeat Parade record release night, Rotondes, 8pm

Mathrock, hardcore and metal mix with spoken word samples and guitar riffs to create the Heartbeat Parade's sound. www.Rotondes.lu  -   Take a read of the Wort interview with Heartbeat Parade: Heartbeat Parade march on with new album release

October 10: Klezmafour & Balkan Party with DJ Kosta Kostov, Melusina, 8pm

A lively and energetic party kicks off the CinEast film festival in Luxembourg. Klezmafour takes its inspiration from the Jewish Klezmer music from Eastern Europe, adding in their own brand of jazz, punk and rock. Concert followed by DJ set from Kosta Kostov. www.cineast.lu

October 10: Bloody Beetroots, Atelier, 8pm

Legendary Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo of The Bloody Beetroots unleashes his newest musical iteration - SBCR. While The Bloody Beetroots remain an eclectic, rock-influenced live electronic band, SBCR is Bob’s strictly DJ-performance moniker under which he releases similarly dancefloor-driven productions. SBCR & Friends will hit the floor at the A. It's going to be Rifo’s signature electro-house, dance-punk flavour that showcases his renowned production prowess. Known for his iconic branding, smoldering productions and magnetic performances, Rifo has garnered both widespread critical and fan acclaim throughout his career. www.atelier.lu

October 10: Claude François evening, Casino 2000, 8.30pm

Tom Evers recreates the musical atmosphere of the '60s and '70s by singing Clo-Clo's classic hits. www.casino2000.lu

October 11: OCL/Reiland/Schmit, Philharmonie, 5pm

A fantastic performance from the Luxembourg Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Reiland with Lynoel Schmit on violin. www.Philharmonie.lu

October 11: Tu es Petrus, St Alphonse Church, 5pm

Choral polyphony, directed by Mick Swithinbank, performing music by Renaissance and earlier composers which highlight the episodes in the life of St Peter and chronicle the seasons of the church year. Sung in Latin by the seven members of The Art of Music voice ensemble.

MUSEUMS

October 10: Children's workshops, Casino, 3pm

Youngsters can explore art in a fun way through these workshops, which often provide a chance to meet artists face-to-face. In the workshop, participants will be encourage to unleash their creativity and make a work of art themselves. For five to 12-year-olds. www.casino.lu

October 10: Storytelling for families, Musée d'Histoire de la Ville, 6pm

Youngsters aged from 6 to 12 will be able to get a different view of the Musée d'Histoire de la Ville through this storytelling event offered by Anne-Karen de Tournemire and Eleonora Pasti, who use stories, music and puppetry. Children go free. To book, call 47964500 or email visites@2musees.vdl.lu

October 10: La nuit des musées, Luxembourg museums late opening, times vary Explore Luxembourg's museums by night when they keep their doors open a little later than usual. Guided visits will be offered in participating museums as will tasty food. Because of renovations, the Nature Museum will be closed. Instead, a Mobile Nature stand will be stationed in front of the Mudam. Full programme found here www.museumsmile.lu

October 11: Peppage Rural Museum, from 2pm

Peppange's rural museum gets fired up about the country's history on Sunday when it will light an ancient furnace that was originally used for smelting iron. Iron was smelted in the south of Luxembourg or the red earth area, thus named for its iron sediment. A smithy will demonstrate how the furnace would have been used.

www.musee-rural.lu

October 11: Klik-Klak activities for familes, Casino, 3pm

Casino Luxembourg offers a workshop for families to encourage them to make something inspired by the works they see in the museum. Participants may make whatever they wish using the materials provided. www.casino.lu

OTHER

October 10-18: Home and Living Expo/Foire d'Automne, Luxexpo, 10am-7pm (weekends), 5 euros for adults

Everything you might need and more related to housing, construction, renovation, furnishings and decoration on one site. More than 300 specialists will be present over nine days to share their expertise. Details in the article: Home and Living Expo at Luxepo begins

October 10-11: Parc Merveilleux de Bettembourg

It's the last chance this year to visit the popular animal park in Bettembourg. After this weekend, the site closes to the public for the winter. www.parc-merveilleux.lu

October 10: Day of laughter in Differdange, Aalt Stadhaus, from 3pm to 10pm

Smiling and laughter will be the order of the day in Differdange's cultural centre where a number of activities are planned, including readings, cabaret shows and other theatrical performances. Not forgetting clowns and magicians to make little ones chuckle. Entry is free.

October 10: Check your mushrooms are edible, Maison de la Nature, Kockelscheuer, 6pm-7.30pm

Mushroom pickers can check their harvest is edible when specialists will be on-hand at the nature house on Saturday evening. As a reminder, members of the public may collect wild mushrooms in Luxembourg provided their harvest does not exceed 1 kilo per person, per day. www.mycology.lu 

October 10-11: Hierschtfest Belair, Belair centre St Jena, 110 Av Gaston Diderich, times vary

The Belair district of Luxembourg City will host a small autumn fair over the weekend, featuring a bazaar, viz (apple juice), live music, barbecue, games, bouncy castle and more. All funds rased go to charity projects in the Central African Republic. Saturday from 3pmt o 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 6pm. www.facebook.com

October 11: Vianden "Nessmoort" or Nut fair, from 10am onwards

Vianden's nut market has some cracking events lined up on Sunday. As well as a chance to buy some tasty local produce made from walnuts, such as licqueurs, bread and cakes, you can party all afternoon as the market doubles up as a street party.Be warned, parking can be tricky. Arrive early to be sure of a space.

October 11: Eat It! street food festival, Rotondes, from 12 noon, Free

Make sure you go with an appetite to what is Luxembourg's first street-food festival. In addition to some of the familiar food trucks, there are expected to be stands selling all kinds of mouth-watering cuisines. www.facebook.com

October 11: Record Fair, Rotondes, 10am

More than 50 vendors from France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands will be selling their wares at this record, CD, DVD and Blu-ray fair. www.rotondes.lu

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