Was ist los? Sept. 22, 2017

Performing arts:

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern:

• “Lucia di Lammermoor,” an operetta by Gaetano Donizetti, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7, and 3 p.m. Oct. 15 (with childcare – reservation needed).

• “Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical by Jerry Bock, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 12 and 27.

• “Geaechtet,” Disgraced, a play by Ayad Akhtar, in German, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8 p.m. Oct. 10, 13 and 19.

• “Das Abschiedsdinner,” a comedy, in German, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

• “Orpheus in der Unterwelt,” an operetta by Jacques Offenbach, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28.

For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• New display of Romanian arts opens 6 p.m. today.

• The band Serum 114 presents punk rock, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €25.

• The Eric Clapton Tribute with the band Slowhand featuring Helmut Engelhardt, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost €20.

• The band Rakede presents hip hop, electro metal, rock pop, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Tickets cost €25.

• The Cruexshadows present synth rock, electro pop, new wave, gothic, 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets cost €26.

For details, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The Rheinland-Pfalz State Police Orchestra performs with percussionists from Emmerich-Smola Music School, 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €18.

• From Baroque to Jazz with pianists Sachiko Furuhata-Kersting and Kai Schumacher, 11 a.m. Wednesday.

• Jazz Stage meets Diversity with multicultural guest band Shaian,
8 p.m. Sept. 29. Tickets cost €15.

For tickets, call the tourist information office at 0631-365-2317.

• German-American Friendship Concert with the U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus with classical music, film melodies and modern pieces, 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Free tickets will be given out at a later date.

Bildhaus, Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, Schallodenbach:

• Acoustic Colour presents renowned songs by Cindy Lauper, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, etc., 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30. The park and arts gallery are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Homemade cakes will be served.

Admission is free. For details, visit bildhaus.info.

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:
    • The Glan Blues Band performs during a Blues Dinner with salads, barbecue ribs, hot wings, pulled pork, potato wedges, corn on the cob, dips, brownies and pancakes, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets cost €25.

• The duo Blue Note Stories presents jazz, soul and pop songs, 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets cost €12.

For tickets and details, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de.

Landstuhl Stadthalle:
    • Fresh, a choir from Kaiserslautern presents a capella singing and perform songs by Pink, Bruno Mars, Phil Collins, Coldplay, etc. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €12.
    • Gerd’s Oldie Formation presents pieces from rock ‘n’ roll to blues, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Tickets cost €12.
    • The Rollagents present “The Elivs Xperience – Viva las Vegas,: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32.
    For details and tickets, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:
    • “Guillaume Tell,” an opera by Gioachino Rossini, in French, 7 p.m. Saturday.

• “Sleeping Beauty,” a ballet by Sijn Celis with music by Peter Tschaikowsky, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

For more information, visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:
     • “Pygmalion,” a satiric show by Bernard Shaw, today through Oct. 26. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For details, visit www.english-theatre.org.

   
Miscellaneous:
  • Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park) with flower shows, lego display, water playground, miniature golf court, pumpkin display and special events. Sunday: Catholic worship service, 11 a.m. in willow church; Pumpkin weighing championship, 1 p.m. near entrance. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to Oct. 31. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.
    • Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden, Am Abendsberg 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, to Oct. 31. For details, visit www.japanischergarten.de.

• Bann, village carnival, today to Tuesday.

• Kindsbach, Paulaner fest in Mehrzweckhalle (community hall),
7 p.m. Saturday.

• Reuschbach, village carnival, Saturday through Monday.

• Weilerbach, village carnival, Saturday to Monday; stores open
1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Otterbach, village carnival, Saturday and Sunday; parade through village 1 p.m. Sunday.

• Niederkirchen, village carnival, Sunday.

• Katzweiler, Lautertalhalle, children’s bazaar, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pregnant females get admitted
1:30 p.m.

• Zweibruecken, Rose Garden, fall and garden market, 9:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Wallhalben, village carnival, Saturday to Monday.

• Edenkoben (south of Neustadt), big wine fest along southern German Wine Street, today to Monday.

• Hassloch, beer and street fest, today to Sunday.

• Bad Duerkheim, castle fest on Hardenberg Castle, Saturday and Sunday.

Flea markets:

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne),
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

• Kaiserslautern, Globus, Merkurstrasse, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

• Gruenstadt, Kaufland, Kirchheimer Strasse 39, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Saarlouis, M-Center, Saarbruecker Strasse 75-91, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Sunday.

• Saarlouis, Ikea, Im Hader 1,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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