The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
Performing arts:
Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern:
• “Der zerbrochne Krug,” a funny play by Heinrich von Kleist, in German, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and May 20 and 31; and 3 p.m. May 29 (with childcare).
• “Unterwegs,” a dance performance by Katrin Hall, 8 p.m. Saturday and May 21, 28, 29 and 31.
• “Tristan und Isolde,” a musical drama by Richard Wagner, 5 p.m. Sunday and May 21.
• “Der kleine Horrorladen,” “Little Shop of Horror,” a musical by Alan Menken, in German, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 6 p.m. May 22.
• “Das Mass der Dinge,” a play by Neil LaBute, in German, 8 p.m. Tuesday and May 20.
• “My Fair Lady,” a musical by Frederick Loewe, in German, 7:30 p.m. May 26.
For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.
Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:
• No Music in K-Town with the bands Clustered Vision, No time to expect and Not My Funeral presenting metal and hardcore, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €7.
• The band Mutiny on the Bounty from Luxembourg presents rock, post hardcore, mathcore and electro, 8 p.m. May 21. Tickets cost €14.
• The band Get Well Soon presents pop, alternative, rock, 8 p.m. May 28. Tickets cost €28.
For additional information, visit www.kammgarn.de.
Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:
• Jazz Stage meets Tango, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €14.
• Charity concert with cello ensemble of Deep String music school, Lauter Maedels rock and pop choir and Shaian, a choir consisting of musicians from Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Indonesia and Germany, 3 p.m. May 21. Tickets cost €8. Family tickets cost €21.
• Chamber concert: “Wonder Child and Genius,” the Faure Quartett performs works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and a German actor reads text passages, 5 p.m. May 22. Tickets cost €14 to €24.
• The Pfalztheater Orchestra and soloists present works by Borodin, Mussorgski, Tschaikowski, von Weber, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Sibelius, Puccini, Lehar, Lara and de Falla, 5 p.m. May 29. Tickets cost €12 to €25.
For tickets and more information, contact Kaiserslautern Tourist Information at 0631-365-2317.
JUZ (Youth Center), Steinstrasse 47, Kaiserslautern:
• Core Night with the bands Infected World, Pray for Sanity and Denyal, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €7.50.
For more information, visit www.juz-kl.de.
Landstuhl Stadthalle:
• Downwind plays “Johnny Cash — A Tribute to the Man in Black,” 7:30 p.m. May 25. Tickets cost €15.
For details, call 06371-92340 or visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.
Bildhaus Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, 67701 Schallodenbach:
• The duet Stereo Queens presents rock, pop and soul, 8:30 p.m. May 21. Admission is free.
For additional information, visit www.bildhaus.info.
Waldmohr, Marktplatz:
• Bosch-Orchester Homburg presents a charity concert, 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:
• “Rigoletto,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi in Italian, 7:30 p.m. today.
• “Rusalka,” an opera by Antonin Dvorak, in three acts, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and May 20 and 25.
• “Romeo und Julia,” a tragedy by William Shakespeare, in German, 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. May 28.
For details, call 0681-3092-486 or visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de.
Nationaltheater Mannheim, am Goetheplatz:
• “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” an opera by Gioachino Rossini, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Sunday (festive opera night) and May 30.
• “Frida Kahlo,” a ballet by Dominique Dumais, 7:30 p.m. May 27.
For additional information, visit www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.
English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:
• “Bad Jews,” a savage comedy about family, faith and legacy by Joshua Harmon, today through July 1. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.
Miscellaneous:
• Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park), open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through Oct. 3. Special events: Catholic worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday in willow church and Day of the Pfalztheater Monday with performances, presentations and activities all day. Tickets cost €7 for adults, and €3 for children.
For additional information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.
• Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden, Am Abendsberg 1, open through Oct. 31. Tickets cost €5.50 for adults and €3 for children.
For more information, visit www.japanischergarten.de.
• Siegelbach, Zoo, Pentecost at the zoo with special activities, Sunday and Monday.
• Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Skate Night with music, eating and drinking, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Rosenhofstrasse is closed on 3 kilometers.
• Eulenbis, Eulenkopf tower, hillfest, Sunday and Monday.
• Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, horse track across from swimming pool, 63rd annual horse show with dressage and jumping competitions, Saturday to Monday.
• Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg, medieval market, Saturday to Monday.
• Rhodt unter Rietburg (south of Edenkoben), blossom and wine fest, today to Monday.
Flea markets:
• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
• Kaiserslautern, Fritz-Walter soccer stadium, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
• Mehlingen, Abtstrasse 25a, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
• Bad Duerkheim, Saline (saltworks, Gutleutstrasse 48), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.