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GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FEST
JUNE 7 – 9, KENNEDY PLATZ, RAMSTEIN
The traditional German-American friendship place is once again taking place. Come out and enjoy great food, regional drinks and lots of music. The German-American Stammtisch is also meeting there on Friday at 6:00 p.m. this month, so come out and make news friends.
23RD ANNUAL MIDDLE AGE FESTIVAL
JUNE 8 AND 9 11 A.M. – 6/7 P.M., MOSCHELLANDS CASTLE, OBERMORSCHEL
Step back in time and enjoy a weekend in the Middle Ages! Junker Jörg will lead the procession of Nobles to the ceremonies, afterward musicians and jugglers will perform. The program continues with a pitched battle in the camp. A tournament of the medieval archers and a torchlight procession of the Nobels in the evening followed by a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by music. On Sunday craftsmen show their old skills and merchants offer good. There will be music, lots of food and beverages and jugglers and musicians will perform until closing at 7 P.M.
SOMMERFEST IM MPK, SOME LIKE IT HOT
JUNE 8, 2 – 7 P.M., MUSEUM PFALZGALERIE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The MPK is hosting an exhibition “Some Like it Hot” with pop art from Marilyn Monroe to Coca-Cola, taking place until July 14. On Saturday, June 8, there will be a special German-American summer fest at the gallery with live music with “Touch ‘n Go”, English guided tours, screen printing and upcycling workshops, so bring your own t-shirt or cloth bag. American street food will be on offer along with donuts, coffee and ice-cream. Come in and find out!
KINDERFEST “FUN AND ACTION IN THE CITY”
JUNE 8, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Fun and games for young and old in Kaiserslautern’s city center. The popular children’s day in the city will take place at various spots in the city center and pedestrian zone. There will be great events for kids and families, dances and shows, creative handcrafting and sports. One highlight will be “Deine Kinderband” on the stage by the Stiftskirche and at 12:00 a.m. there will be special program for the smallest of all visitors. The full program can also be found on the Stadt KL App “Fun&Action in der City.”
DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH
JUNE 8, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN
The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further date July 6. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
ABTEIKIRCHENKONZERT
JUNE 9, 5 P.M., ABBEY CHURCH, OTTERBERG
The Pfalzphilharmonie Kaiserslautern, conducted by Daniele Squeo, will perform Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major. With his extensive sacred works as well as his symphonic output, Anton Bruckner can be considered one of the most important composers of the late Romantic period. As a personality as well as a musician, he was initially celebrated as an organ virtuoso before also gaining recognition as one of the great symphonists after Ludwig van Beethoven. 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of his birth. To mark the occasion, the Pfalzphilharmonie KL, will perform his 4th Symphony, which the composer himself called the “Romantic”, in a special concert. Bruckner’s idea of placing the creation of the music itself in a larger context is particularly effective in a church setting.
75TH BERLIN AIRLIFT ANNIVERSARY
JUNE 16, 9:30 A.M. – 8 P.M., CLAY KASERNE AIRFIELD, WIESBADEN
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and the State of Hesse will host a public commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. U.S. Army Wiesbaden, previously an Air Force airfield, was one of the main locations that launched aircraft in support of the Berlin Airlift 1948-1949. Visitors can see historic aircraft and current equipment from U.S. and German militaries, and also enjoy food, fun and live music. Access to the premises is only on foot, by bike, by taxi or by shuttle bus and may have to queue at the entrance. The event will be signposted on autobahns and roads, Park & Ride lots and services will be available. Please note: Only service dogs will be permitted and there will be a strict alcohol, drug and smoking ban, bulky items and drones are not permitted. For more information, visit: https://home.army.mil/wiesbaden/berlinairlift
HEISSER HERBST IM JAHRE 1983 (HOT FALL IN 1983)
UNTIL AUG. 18, DOCU CENTER, RAMSTEIN
The Docu Center in Ramstein will display a special chapter of German post-war history in its exhibition “Cold War and Hot Fall 1983”. In the scope of a “NATO double decision” the German parliament decided to station Pershing II rockets and cruise missiles in November 1983 as reaction to Russian SS20-Rockets. This led to protests of the German peace movement and people in Rheinland-Pfalz also demonstrated. The exhibition focuses on the so-called “hot fall” from September to November 1983 and displays posters, flyers and photos of the blockades at Sembach AB, Ramstein AB, Miesau Depot and Kaiserslautern.
UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
JUNE 14 – JULY 14, VARIOUS STADIUMS IN GERMANY
This year Germany is the host of the European Soccer Championship with 24 teams competing in the cities of Berlin, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Köln and the kick-off in Munich June 14. Tickets are basically sold out, but there will be “public viewings” in most cities and towns. The final is on July 14 in Berlin, so soccer fans get ready for Fussballfieber! Also see ABC in KMC this week.
