Unterwegs – January 6, 2022

Right: Ralf Hechler, Ram­stein-Mie­senbach union com­munity mayor, holds a jester as part of a Fasching parade in Ram­stein-Mie­sen­bach, Feb. 25, 2022. People of all ages and back­grounds come together during Fasching, a festival held throughout Europe, to celebrate the coming of warmer weather.

QUIZ TIME, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYONE

After the busy holiday season and New Year’s celebrations, Germans tend to relax and spend quality time with family and friends on cold winter evenings. Card games, board games or quizzes are popular activities to stay snuggled up and warm. If you would like to join in the fun, check out our License Plate Quiz below and test your knowledge!

FOREVER QUEEN PERFORMED BY QUEEN MANIA

JAN. 11, 7.30 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The show must go on! Four Italian artists will show their successful Europe wide tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen at a performance in Kaiserslautern. An absolute must for fans of the legendary group Queen. Tickets at www.foreverqueen.de.

THE ORIGINAL USA GOSPEL SINGERS & BAND

JAN. 25, 7.30 P.M., FRITZ WUNDERLICH HALLE, KUSEL

In over 20 years of tour experience, this musical group has inspired millions of visitors. At the performance in Kusel the audience can discover for itself that this is one of the best Gospel Choirs in the world. The Afro-American Gospel group with live band and magnificent light and stage show will touch the hearts of its audience. Tickets at Tel. 06381 – 40360 or servicebuero.kultur@kv-kus.de.

DER NUSSKNACKER (NUTCRACKER SUITE)

FEB. 5, 7 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

For over a century Peter Tschaikowsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker Suite” had been a family favorite. Dive into the magical atmosphere and step back into your own childhood full of dreams. Tickets at https://www.eventim.de.

FASTNACHT/FASCHING/KARNEVAL

STARTING FEB. 16, GERMANY WIDE

Thursday, Feb. 16. marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. Stay tuned for a complete list of parades and events to be posted soon.

UMZUG IM WESTSTRICH

FEB. 21, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH

After a two-year pause, the largest Fasching parade in the region is scheduled to take place in Ramstein-Miesenbach on Feb. 21. The organizers “Bruchkatzen” cordially invite any interested groups from the KMC to participate in the fun, whether girl or boy scouts, school classes or dance groups, anyone interested is welcome. For details and registration, please contact Umzug@kvbruchkatze.de or info@kvbruchkatze.de.

DAS DSCHUNGELBUCH MUSICAL (JUNGLE BOOK)

FEB. 23 AND 24, 4 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Turbulent jungle action centering around friends and overcoming limitations. In this energy packed musical, the jungle will come to life, when Mogli and his animal friends take younger and older visitors on an adventurous journey. Great family fun or inspiration for a school field trip. Tickets at: https://www.eventim.de or Tel. 0631 365-3450, kultur@kaiserslautern.de for group tickets.