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 kleine Horrorladen,” “Little Shop of Horror,” a musical by Alan Menken, in German, 7:30 p.m. today, June 24 and July 9.
• “Das Mass der Dinge,” a play by Neil LaBute, in German, 8 p.m. today, June 29 and 30, and July 1, 5, and 13.
• “Idomeno,” an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday, June 29, and July 1 and 16.
• “Romeo und Julia,” a ballet by James Sutherland with music by Sergej Prokofjew, 6 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. July 8 and 15.
• “Liebe und Information,” a play by Caryl Churchill, in German, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and July 7, 12, and 14, and 6 p.m. June 26.
• “My Fair Lady,” a musical by Frederick Loewe, in German, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and July 2 and 10.
• “Tristan und Isolde,” a musical drama by Richard Wagner, 5 p.m. June 25.
For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.
Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:
• The band Hard to Handle presents rock cover songs, 8 p.m. July 9. Tickets cost €17.
For details, visit www.kammgarn.de.
JUZ (Youth Center), Steinstrasse 47, Kaiserslautern:
• The bands Broken Honesty and Butt Pretty perform rock and pop, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €7.50.
For details, visit www.juz-kl.de.
Kaiserslautern, Volkspark (duck pond at corner of Entersweiler-/Donnersberger Strasse):
• Outdoor concert with the Kaiserbachmusikanten presenting “A little bit of everything,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26. Admission is free. Snacks and beverages are available in bistro. Children’s adventure playground is next to music pavilion.
Kaiserslautern, Bremerhof beergarden, Bremerhof 1:
• The band Knut Maurer’s Picture Book presents rhythm ‘n’ blues, 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free.
For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/bremerhof.
Bildhaus Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, 67701 Schallodenbach:
• The Rosevalley Sisters present revue singing of the 1930s and 1940s, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The park and gallery are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.bildhaus.info.
Bad Duerkheim, Roemerplatz:
• Singer Cris Cosmo presents pop mixed with reggae and Latin music, 7 p.m. Thursday.
Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:
• “Falstaff,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, and July 1, 5 and 12, and 6 p.m. July 17.
• “Peter Grimes,” an opera by Benjamin Britten, in English, 7:30 p.m. June 25.
For details, call 0681-3092-486 or visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de.
Nationaltheater Mannheim, am Goetheplatz:
• “Farewell,” dances by Kevin O’Day and Dominique Dumais, 7 to 10:20 p.m. today.
• “Frida Kahlo,” a ballet by Dominique Dumais, 7:30 p.m. June 25.
For more information, visit www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.
English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:
• “Bad Jews,” a savage comedy about family, faith and legacy by Joshua Harmon, through July 1. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays.
For additional 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 on Sunday: Ecumenical worship service with Go Spirit choir at 11 a.m. in willow church and the opening of new flower show, “Unbelievably Magical,” at 3 p.m. in flower hall. Tickets cost €7 for adults and €3 for children.
For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.
• Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden, Am Abendsberg 1, open to Oct. 31. Tickets cost €5.50 for adults and €3 for children.
For additional information, visit www.japanischergarten.de.
• Kaiserslautern, center and Merkurstrasse, vintage vehicle display, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
• Otterberg, town hall parking lots, family event to highlight climate protection and arts with activities, performances, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Otterberg, Stadthalle, ladies night with shopping opportunities, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
• Heimkirchen, old world culinary hike, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Landstuhl to Thaleischweiler-Froeschen, car-free road, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg, Ohmbach lake, model boat display, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
• Kappeln (north of Lauterecken), arts within old walls: regional artists present their works made of different techniques in old barns, Hauptstrasse 20; musical entertainment, eating specialties, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Winnweiler, Johannisfest with rides, vendor booths and musical entertainment, Saturday to Monday. Stores open 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Pirmasens, Unterer Schlossberg, sand beach with sun chairs and beach bar, today to June 26; fire show Saturday night.
• Traben-Trarbach/Mosel River, old town fest, Saturday and Sunday.
• Wachenheim/German Wine Street (south of Bad Duerkheim), castle and wine fest, today through Monday.
• Kapellen-Drusweiler (east of Bad Bergzabern), rose hike through vineyard passing 400 rose bushes and eating and drinking stations, Sunday.
Flea markets:
• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
• Kaiserslautern, Toom Baumarkt, Hohenecker Strasse 10, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
• Kaiserslautern, Vogelwoogstrasse 100 (near Vogelwoog pond), 11 a.m. to 4 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.
• Bad Duerkheim, Brunnenhalle, Kurbrunnenstrasse 30-32, second hand fashion market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
• Gruenstadt, Kaufland, Kirchheimer Strasse 39, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.