SING! JOINT CONCERT RPIC/ESME
MAY 11, 6:30 P.M., LUTHERKIRCHE, FRANZ-XAVER-BAUMANN-STRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The renowned Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir will host a concert together with the English Speaking Music Ensembles Singers from Munich. The choirs will present pieces from their current repertoires and perform a few songs together.
VOLKSPARK-KONZERTE
BEGINNING MAY 12, 11 A.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
May 14 marks the beginning of the series of concerts in the Volkspark that will take place every second Sunday, weather permitting. Bring your picnic blanket and a cool drink and enjoy alternating tunes ranging from classic, German folk music, jazz, pop and rock. Further dates: May 26, June 9 and 23.
MUTTERTAG IM ZOO (MOTHER’S DAY IN THE ZOO)
MAY 12, 9 A.M.–6:30 P.M., SIEGELBACH ZOO
Enjoy a day at the zoo, free admission and a voucher for coffee and cake for all mothers.
JEWISH TRACES IN KAISERSLAUTERN
MAY 15, 3 P.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
The walking tour (in German) will lead visitors to the Jewish mikveh at Altenhof, along the former city fortifications to Synagogenplatz (former synagogue and memorial site) to Metzgerturm (tower). Meeting place is the Tourist Information Office next to Fruchthalle, a reservation is requested at Tel. 0631 365-4019 or touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
KINDERGRAVES CEREMONY
MAY 18, 10–12 A.M., DAENNER CHAPEL/MAIN CEMETARY KAISERSLAUTERN
Each spring following Mother’s Day, a memorial ceremony is sponsored by the Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation (KKMF) in cooperation with the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Kaiserslautern city officials. Floral wreaths are placed at the front monument and a candle lighting ceremony takes place in memory of the 452 children buried there. A flower and an American flag are placed at each grave marker and anyone interested is welcome to attend the ceremony.
MONDSCHEINMARKT (MOONSHINE MARKET)
MAY 18, ALTER MARKT, LANDSTUHL
Shop under the stars at the moonshine market and stroll along textile and sports article booths, sense fragrant homemade soaps, marvel at jewelry and more. Wine and dine in the moonlight.
BURGFRÜHLING AUF BURG LICHTENBERG (SPRING FEST)
MAY 19, 10 A.M.–SUNSET, CASTLE LICHTENBERG/THALLICHTENBERG
Enjoy a Sunday at the castle with a flower and herb market, special exhibitions in the museums, hands-on games for children, music, hikes and guided tours, lots of regional specialties and drinks and a splendid view of the countryside. Visitors are advised to use the designated parking areas.
PENTECOSTAL MONDAY
MAY 20, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE
Monday May 20, is, Pentecostal Monday, a public holiday based on a religious background. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.
GOD OF CARNAGE (ENGLISH PLAY)
MAY 24–JUNE 1, THEATER IM ROMANISCHEN KELLER, HEIDELBERG
Comedy, history and talented young actors, all at once? Don’t miss out on the drama group of Heidelberg University’s English Language Department hosting an English play right in the heart of Heidelberg’s old town. The play is about a dysfunctional family in an exciting theater-in-the-round format. For details, visit: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/rose/einrichtungen/romankeller/kalender.html
LAUTRER MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)
MAY 26–JUNE 3, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Enjoy eleven days full of fun and action at the May fair on Messeplatz. There will be exciting rides, cozy beer gardens with music, and lots of food and drink. Young and old(er) fans will have tons of opportunities to celebrate at the largest carnival in the Westpfalz region. Shops will be open for Sunday shopping on May 26 and there will be fireworks on June 3 around 9:30 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI DAY
MAY 30, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE
Thursday, May 30, is Corpus Christi Day, a public holiday based on a religious background. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.
JAPAN DAY 2024
JUNE 1, RHINE PROMENADE, DÜSSELDORF
On June 1 Düsseldorf will once again be transformed into the site of one of Europe’s largest Japanese culture and encounter festivals and again delight visitors with a spectacular Japanese fireworks display. Düsseldorfers and guests and can experience a day full of Japanese art, culture and culinary delights. The city is home to the largest Japanese community in Europe with 20,000 members. For details visit: https://www.japantag-duesseldorf-nrw.de/en