TOP 10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
There is more than enough to keep you busy this week from our selection – so get out there and enjoy what’s on offer!
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KIDS ICE-SKATING DISCO AT THE PATINOIRE DE CAROUGE
Take the kids along to the outdoor ice skating rink in Carouge for a fun disco night on Friday 12th January 2018. Let them enjoy themselves while you enjoy a glass of vin chaud (well, you’ll need something to keep yourself warm!).
WHERE: The Patinoire de Carouge, place de Sardaigne, 1227 Carouge, Genève.
WHEN: Friday 12th of January 2018 from 6pm-8pm.
COST: FREE with own skates, or skate hire 2CHF.
MORE INFO: Click here.
MOTOWN NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE DU SOIR
Love Motown classics from Diana Ross, the Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder? This is the night for you! Friday 12th January 2018 at the Epicerie, the Village du Soir.
Why not try out Le Refuge – an open air self-service fondue bar set in an Alpine atmosphere in the heart of the Village du Soir. Open from 6pm. For reservations for Fondue contact gianni@villagedusoir.com. To see more about Le Refuge click here to see their Facebook event page.
WHERE: Village du Soir, 24 route des Jeunes, 1227 Carouge, Genève.
WHEN: Friday 12th January 2018 from 11pm-5am (Motown Night), Fondue served at Le Refuge from 6pm onwards.
COST: Free before 11pm, 11pm-midnight 15CHF, after midnight 20CHF
MORE INFO: Click here for the Facebook event page.
HEALTHY EATING – WIN A 30CHF VOUCHER AT TAKINOA
After all the excesses of the Christmas period, why not try out one of Geneva’s healthy eateries? We share some of our favourites, where you can tuck in guilt free and maybe even slim down your waistline! Why not enter our competition to win a 30CHF gift voucher for Takinoa in Eaux-Vives?
TO ENTER: Answer this simple question and send your answer to us at info@thingstodoingeneva.ch before Wednesday, 17th of January 2018. Winners will be informed by email and announced on Facebook.
QUESTION: What is the Takinoa philosophy?
(Hint: the answer is in our article on where to eat healthily in Geneva – click here).
LA GRANDE ODYSSÉE
Take a day trip out of Geneva to the beautiful village of Samoëns in France (60km from Geneva, approximately 1 hour drive) to experience the opening day of the canine equivalent of the Tour de France!
Now in its 14th year, La Grande Odyssée sees teams of mushers and their husky dogs from twelve different countries race over two weeks.
Kicking off on Saturday 13th January 2018, the village of Samoëns will see the gathering of 250 husky dogs, 25 international teams for a unique race covering 1,000km.
On Sunday 14th January 2018, the 1st stage of the race will start, from Morillon to Les Carroz (arriving in Les Carroz at approximately 5pm).
WHERE: Samoëns, France (60km from Geneva, approximately 1 hour drive)
WHEN: Saturday 13th January 2018 from 2pm onwards.
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Click here to see the Facebook page for the event and to check timings.
ICE SKATING ON THE SALÈVE
The ice skating rink has returned to the top of the Salève for its second year running – the only ice skating rink in the area at 1100m altitude with an incredible view of Lake Geneva and the surrounding area. Skates can be rented at the téléphérique (from sizes 26 plus). Not into skating? Snow shoes and sledges can also be rented for the day at very reasonable rates (4€/2€ respectively).
WHERE: Top of the Salève, next to the Téléphérique.
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 1pm-4.30pm until the end of March (weather permitting).
COST: 3€ an hour (for téléphérique users) or 9€ if not. Payment by cash only in € or CHF.
MORE INFO: Click here to see the Facebook page to check timings. Click here for further information.
ZERO WASTE TALK
Life without waste! Are you ready to take the Zero Waste Challenge? A practical workshop takes place on Thursday 18th January 2018, for people who want to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future for the planet and a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families. Learn how to reduce your household waste and find more sustainable solutions in the areas of Food, Drink and Eating outside the home, whatever your reasons for doing it – a better ecological footprint, improved health, significant cost savings … or just to see if you can! You’ll learn concrete new habits to reduce waste and where to find the shops/sites in and around Geneva to do them. Join like-minded individuals and learn all you’d like to know about Zero Waste.
WHERE: Maison Internationale des Associations Genève, 15 rue des Savoises, 1205 Genève.
WHEN: Thursday 18th January 2018 from 7pm-9pm.
COST: Free for members, for non-members CHF 20 (students CHF 10)
VERNISSAGE AT THE QUARTIER DES BAINS
The Quartier des Bains association, aims to encourage and promote contemporary art in the Quartier des Bains area in Geneva (close to Plainpalais) which has become the platform for contemporary art in Switzerland over the past few years. On Thursday 18th January 2018 it will hold a vernissage – an opportunity to see preview new art collections at 10 galleries, 3 cultural institutions and 4 non profit spaces and of course, to make the most of the evening in this great part of town, with its cool restaurant and bar scene.
WHERE: Quartier des Bains area.
WHEN: Thursday 18th January 2018 from 7pm-9pm.
COST: Free.
MORE INFO: Click here.
AFTERWORK AT THE MAH
The popular afterwork parties at the Museum of Art and History (MAH) continue on Thursday 18th January 2018 with the inauguration of a program of events commemorating the centenary of the death of Ferdinand Hodler. An invitation to browse the museum and to learn about this great Swiss artist, unveiled from every angle. On the programme – speed dating and workshops, with DJ Kay and bar and restaurant by Le Barocco.
WHERE: Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, 2 rue Charles-Galland, 1206 Genève.
WHEN: Thursday 18th January 2018 from 6pm-10pm.
COST: FREE entrance.
MORE INFO: Click here.
SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE
Professionals, journalists, collectors and watch enthusiasts will travel from all four corners of the globe to be in Geneva from 15th to 19th January 2018 to attend this Fine Watchmaking event.
For the second time only, the SIHH is opening its door to members of the general public for the Open Day on Friday 19th January 2018, following the success of the first edition last year. A great opportunity to discover new collections and find out what the trends are in watchmaking for 2018. And with 35 exhibitors displaying their latest and best products – including Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Hermes, Mont Blanc, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleefs & Arpels there will certainly be enough impressive ‘wrist candy’ on show.
WHERE: Palexpo, 30 route François-Peyrot, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève.
WHEN: Friday 19th January 2018 from 11am-6pm.
COST: 70CHF. Click here for ticket sales. Tickets are available for purchase online, subject to availability.
MORE INFO: Click here.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Running at Ciné 17 until Tuesday 16th January 2018. A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.
Starring Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Daisy Ridley. Directed by Kenneth Branagh.
WHERE: Ciné 17, 17 rue de la Corraterie, 1204 Genève.
WHEN: Until 16th January 2018.
COST: 25CHF adults/20CHF concessions.
MORE INFO: Click here.
FUTURE EVENTS TO BOOK NOW
WRITE YOUR NOVEL WORKSHOPS WITH DEBRA MOFFITT
January’s a great time to kick-start your writing project – or restart one that you’ve put aside. “Just Write Your Project!” is designed to help you to take bold steps in 2018 to make your writing dreams a reality. Use the “Just Write!” technique with a guided approach to discover details about your book project that will leave you amazed. Writers of all levels love the intuitive and easy approach to discovering what wants to come through them and onto the page.
Find out more about the workshops here. Next full-day workshop in Geneva on Saturday 20th January 2018.
THE BOLSHOI BALLET AT BALEXERT
Experience famous ballet performances streamed live from the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow at the Pathé Cinema Balexert – coming soon will be Romeo and Juliet on Sunday 21st January 2018. With over 250 dancers, the Bolshoi Ballet is one of the largest companies in the world. Click here to book tickets.
CHAMPAGNE TASTING COURSE
Wiine.me hosts a unique evening of champagne tasting on Thursday 25th January 2018. Do you love champagne? Would you like to know more about it – the origins, its grapes and its unique production? On this two hour course with a professional sommelier, you’ll learn to analyse champagne like a sommelier, the history of the grapes, and receive various tips & tricks on champagne all while tasting & enjoying 6 different champagnes and appetizers. An interesting combination of fun & knowledge! Course is run in French & English.
Click here to see the Facebook event page. Click here to reserve tickets.
CARIBANA TICKETS
Tickets are now available for the 28th Caribana Festival that takes place from the 6th-10th June 2018.
Choose from Status Quo, Simple Minds, Passenger and The Script who will all be performing.
Click here for ticket sales.
NICKLEBACK AT GENEVA ARENA
Canadian rock band Nickelback embark on their impressive 23 city Feed the Machine European tour in 2018, and will be playing at the Arena in Geneva on Wednesday 13th June 2018. Tickets are be available now from Ticketcorner.
STING AT THE FESTIVAL GUITARE EN SCENE
Sting returns to the Festival Guitare en Scene in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois on Sunday 22nd July 2018 after his first stint at the festival back in 2015. Tickets are on sale now and exclusively on the festival website. Click here to see the Facebook page on the Festival. Click here for tickets.
