Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Oct. 14, 2016

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 and Oct. 21, and 6 p.m. Oct. 23.

• “Terror,” a play in German about a terror attack scenario by Ferdinand von Schirach where the audience has to render a judgement, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Oct. 28.

• “Attila,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

• First chamber concert, “Matinee FrancaiXse,” with works by Francaix, Bodin de Boismortier and Devienne, 11 a.m. Oct. 23.

• “My Fair Lady,” a musical by Frederick Loewe, in German, 6 p.m. Oct. 30.

For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• Tanzwut presents medieval industrial rock, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23.

• The band TUESN presents electro pop and indie rock, 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets cost €16.

• Sierra Kid presents rap and hip-hop, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets cost €21.50.

For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The Pfalztheater Orchestra presents “Symphonic Trilogy” with works by Antonin Dvorak, Arnold Schoenberg and Johannes Brahms, 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Tickets cost €17 to €26.

• Volker Klimmer Band celebrates 50 years on stage with well-known musicians from the region, 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets cost €18.

For tickets, contact Tourist Information Kaiserslautern at 0631-365-2317.

Landstuhl Stadthalle:

• “Let’s Burlesque,” a sexy dance show with music and artistics, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32

• The Sweet with founding member Andy Scott presents rock music from the ’70s, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The Uli Randala Band performs as opening act. Tickets cost €43.25. The VIP package is €139.

For details, call 06371-92340 or visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:

• The unplugged band Die Ueblichen Verdaechtigen presents songs of the last decades in a cozy atmosphere, 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets cost €14.

• Festive operetta gala with soprano singer Melanie Petcu and tenor Alexander Wendt presenting romantic songs of love, 5 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets cost €12.

For details, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de or call 06371-592-220.

Bildhaus Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, 67701 Schallodenbach:

• The duet Mama closes out the concert series, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The park and gallery is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.bildhaus.info.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:

• “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” a gothic tale by Oscar Wilde, now through Oct. 27. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. No performances on Mondays.

For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:

• “Tosca,” an opera by Giacomo Puccini, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 22.

• “West Side Story,” a musical with German text and English songs, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 25, 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

For details, call 0681-3092-486 or visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de.

Miscellaneous:

• Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park), open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Flower show, “Fabulously Changeable” in flower hall; Lego display in exhibition hall; pumpkin display under the motto “Royal.” 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, Messeplatz fairgrounds, October carnival with rides, today through Oct. 24.

• Kaiserslautern, stores are open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Mittelbrunn, Gemeindehaus, fall fest starts 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Schwedelbach, village carnival Saturday through Monday.

• Rockenhausen, October market with rides, Saturday and Sunday. Stores are open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Waldmohr, Kulturhalle, Bahnhofstrasse 57b, photo exhibition, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today, and 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Waldmohr, Buergerhaus, Saarpfalzstrasse 12, woodcarver Hermann Becker presents his art works, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Bockenheim (north of Grunestadt), vintners’ fest, today through Monday.

• Landau, new wine fest, today to Sunday.

• Hauenstein (east of Pirmasens), Johann-Naab-Platz, chestnut market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores are open 1 to 6 p.m.

• Blieskastel, BliesGauStadl, October fest with live performances in fest tent, today to Sunday.

For details and tickets, visit www.blieskastel-oktoberfest.de.

Flea markets:

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

• Kaiserslautern, Flickerstal 11, Lautertal C+C (across from UCI movie theater), noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

• Mehlingen, Abtstrasse 25a, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

• Bad Duerkheim, Saline (salt-works, Gutleutstrasse 48), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

• Gruenstadt, Kaufland, Kirchheimer Strasse 39, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

• Speyer, Am Neuen Rheinhafen, Speyer Halle 101, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.