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NOVEMBERMARKT (WINE FEST/SUNDAY SHOPPING)
NOV. 3-5, SCHLOSSPLATZ, PIRMASENS
Various regional winemakers will offer wine tasting, lots of regional specialties, live music and rides for young an old. Stores will be open for Sunday shopping from 1–6 p.m. For details see: https://www.pirmasens.de/veranstaltungen
MARTINUS WEINFEST ST. MARTIN
NOV. 3 – 5, TOWN CENTER, ST. MARTIN (NEAR NEUSTADT)
St. Martin at southern Weinstrasse hosts the Martinus Weinfest very late in the season. It is considered to be the closing of the wine fest season and is held in honor of its patron saint St. Martin of Tours. Visitors are advised to take trains or park well outside of the village and walk, as the village center is blocked for the festival.
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW
NOV. 3, 7.30 P.M., FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL
Creedence Clearwater Review is the first British band to pay tribute to legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America’s greatest bands. Enjoy tunes with a mix of roots, swamp, blues and country sounds. Step back in time with songs such as “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Susie Q,”. Tickets: www.ticket-regional.de
PAINT AND SIP EVENT
NOV. 3, 6 P.M., KAISERSTRASSE 40, LANDSTUHL
Come out and get creative at the Paint and Sip event together with the local artist group “Freunde der Malerei Landstuhl.” The event consists of a painting session with instructors and a wine tasting of four different wines in the course of the event. For more details and registration contact constance@atlantische-akademie.de or visit Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz on Facebook.
KAISERSLAUTERN CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH
NOV. 4, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST OFFICE, KAISERSLAUTERN
If you are interested in getting to know the local area during your stay in Germany, take part in an English guided tour in the City of Kaiserslautern and use your last chance this year! The tourist information offers guided English tours of the ruins of Casimir Castle, the Count Palatinate Hall and the 70-meter long underground tunnels. The meeting place is the Tourist Information next to the Fruchthalle and the tour takes about 1.5 hours. Registration is required at touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or Tel. 0631 365 2316.
ABTEIKIRCHENKONZERT (CHURCH CONCERT)
NOV. 4, 7 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG
The “Europäische Kammerchor” (European Chamber Choir), conducted by Michael Reif, will present various works from western Europe, including organ pieces. Tickets at https://www.pfalz.de/de/veranstaltungskalender-0#
ST. MARTIN FESTS AND PARADES
ON/ABOUT NOV. 11, VILLAGES IN THE KMC
St. Martin might ride through your town on a white horse and bring joy to children. Many villages offer parades, music and children cheerfully singing and carrying colorful hand-made lanterns. There may be bonfires with food and drinks as well as pretzels for kids. Check your local “Amtsblatt” for exact dates and times in your individual community.
LEGO EXHIBITION
NOV. 11 AND 12, KLOSTER MACHERN/AN DER ZELTINGER BRÜCKE, BERNKASTEL-KUES
Historic monastery Machern will turn into one wonderful Lego landscape on the weekend. The combination of history and modern toys creates a fascinating atmosphere that will inspire young and old visitors. A weekend full of creativity, inspiration and enthusiasm for the timeless toy. A must-see for fans of the small colorful stones.
FASTNACHT/KARNEVAL START
NOV. 11, NATIONWIDE
Nov. 11 marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Some cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz have colorful festivities and street events to kick off the season. The day is not a public holiday and all offices and stores are open for business, but you may encounter people in silly costumes.
VOLKSTRAUERTAG (NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING)
NOV. 19, GERMANY-WIDE
Sunday, Nov. 19 is observed as the National Day of Mourning in commemoration of members of the armed forces of all nations and civilians who died in armed conflicts. Ceremonies take place at cemeteries.
FLEA AND ANTIQUE MARKETS IN/AROUND KMC
- Flea and antique market, Messepark, Trier, Nov. 4
- Flea market, Pfingstwiese, Bad Kreuznach, Nov. 4 + 11
- Flea market, Salinen/Gutleutstrasse, Bad Dürkheim, Nov. 4 + 5
- Flea market for kids’ clothing, Hauptstrasse, Ramsen, Nov. 4
- Krammarkt, Beda Platz, Bitburg, Nov. 10
EARLY CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- Ludwigshafen – Nov. 8 – Dec. 23
- Bad Kreuznach – Nov. 17 – Dec. 17
- Worms – Nov. 20 – Dec. 23
Get a head start on your holiday shopping. A complete list of all Christmas markets will be in the Nov. 24 edition.
RUDOLF LEVY EXHIBITION
UNTIL FEB. 11, 2024, MUSEUM PFALZGALERIE (MPK), KAISERSLAUTERN
The museum is displaying the works of artist Rudolf Levy, who is known as the “magician of colors.” Levy, born in northern Germany, lived in Paris for a few years and was acquainted with artists such as Pablo Picasso, but later became a victim of the Holocaust. For details see: http://www.pfalzgalerie.de/
ADVENT
DEC. 3, GERMANY-WIDE
The first Advent Sunday leading up to Christmas is on Dec. 3 this year.
