TOP 10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
Hibernating? Why not fill your empty diary with something from our selection this week? Enjoy!
WIN TICKETS TO 6 EVENTS: THE BLACK MOVIE FESTIVAL, THE ANTIGEL FESTIVAL (4 EVENTS) AND BURLESQUE SHOW – POUPOUPIDOU.
INFORMATION FOR COMPETITIONS IN THE ARTICLE BELOW.
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LAURA CHAPLIN – VERNISSAGE
You are sure to recognise her famous surname – as the artist Laura Chapman is the grand-daughter of Charlie Chaplin. Her vernissage will take place on Friday 19th January 2018 at the Village du Soir. Laura’s work explores the work of her famous grandfather as well as female silhouettes and horses and through her art, conveys emotion and a message of joy, positivity and of sharing.
Five of her works will be displayed at a time and will then be replaced several times until the end of May 2018. In parallel to the opening, Laura will also exhibition her work on the TPG bus network for 4 months – so look out for the mobile art gallery in town soon.
WHERE: La Distillerie, Villlage du Soir, 24 route des Jeunes, 1227 Carouge.
WHEN: Friday 19th of January 2018 from 6pm-9pm.
COST: FREE entry.
MORE INFO: Click here.
WRITE YOUR OWN NOVEL – DEBORAH MOFFIT WORKSHOP
January’s a great time to kick-start your writing project — or restart one that you’ve put aside. Deborah Moffit’s workshop on Saturday 20th January 2018, entitled “Just Write Your Book!” is designed to help you to take bold steps in 2018 to make your writing dreams a reality. Using the “Just Write!” technique with a guided approach you’ll 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.
WHERE: Quaker House, 13 rue de Mervelet, Genève.
WHEN: Saturday 20th January 2018 from 9.30am-4pm
COST: 90CHF
MORE INFO: Click here for further information.
THE ANTIGEL FESTIVAL – WIN TICKETS TO FOUR DIFFERENT ANTIGEL EVENTS!
The annual Antigel Festival – in its 8th year in Geneva – offers an interesting blend of music, sport, dance, culture, clubbing and creation for all ages. Their mission is to innovate and push boundaries and to get people who live in Geneva out of their state of hibernation and comfort zone during mid-winter to witness the exciting evolution of the canton.
To read more about what’s going on at the Antigel Festival click here.
COMPETITION We Give Away 2 tickets to FOUR events in collaboration with Antigel Festival.
- 2 x tickets for Glen Hansard: 17 February at 7pm
- 2 x tickets for What’s up South Africa: 9 February at 11pm
- 2 x tickets for Archi Trip : 13 February at 7pm
- 2 x tickets for a Saturday in the countryside plus oriental meal: 27 January at 11am.
MORE INFO IN OUR ARTICLE.
BLACK MOVIE FESTIVAL
COMPETITION: WIN A FREE FESTIVAL PASS TO SEE AS MANY MOVIES AS YOU LIKE.
Intrigued by the Black Movie Festival, but a bit perplexed about what’s on offer?
We asked festival co-director Kate Reidy, to give us the lowdown and her suggestions for the Top 5 Movies not to miss at this year’s festival. FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FESTIVAL PASS FOR ONE PERSON, FIND INFO IN OUR article.
An international independent film festival in Geneva – which aims to ‘swim against the tide’ of conventional movie fare, celebrating emerging talents and established filmmakers from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
There is also a Black Movie for Kids section with 44 animated children’s movies.
WHERE: Cinema Grütli and other local cinemas.
WHEN: From the 19th to the 28th of January 2018.
SUNDAY JAM WITH THE RENEGADE SAINTS
If you’ve watched ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ or seen the Renegade Saints perform and thought that looks like fun, here’s your chance to join in. It’s barmy, it’s silly and you’re bound to love it. The sessions are good for any level, whether you’re looking to laugh off the stress of the workday, get a little more self-confidence, or work on some performing skills towards that acting career you’ve always wanted. Join them on Sunday 21st January 2018 and play a variety of comedic improv games and exercises, which will guarantee you crack a smile, then stick around for brunch afterwards too.
Places are limited so sign up quick!
WHERE: Mr. Pickwick’s Pub, 80 rue de Lausanne, 1202 Genève.
WHEN: Sunday 21st January 2018 from 11am-1pm.
COST: Free (brunch not included).
MORE INFO: Click here to see their Facebook page.
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.
WHERE: Pathé Cinema Balexert
WHEN: Sunday 21st January 2018 at ???
MORE INFO: Click here to see their Facebook page.
AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
This exhibition, called a crossroads of African cultural expression, is a wonderful opportunity to be open and enriched, thanks to the creators from Africa and the African diaspora.WHERE: Centre des Arts, Fondation de l’Ecole Internationale de Genève, 62 route de Chêne, 1208 Genève.
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 1pm-4.30pm until the end of March (weather permitting) from January 23rd to February 18th 2018 (opening January 23rd with music from African group Wuïwa).
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Click here
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 appetisers. Course is run in French & English.
Click here to see the Facebook event page. Click here to reserve tickets.
WHERE: Emilie Fashion Academy – 24 Chemin de Grange Canal, Genève.
WHEN: 25th January 2018 from 7-9pm.
COST: From 129CHF
POUPOUPIDOU
Poupoupidou is the biggest burlesque show ever produced in Switzerland. Discover the greatest talents of this art that is burlesque in the company of international stars and the Genevan troupe Secret Follies Girls. Dance, hi-hat, tap, song, magic, feathers and glitter: an evening full of glamour and laughter.
WHERE: Casino Theatre, Geneva
WHEN: January 25th to January 27th January 2018.
COST: From 49-89CHF
TO BOOK AND FOR MORE INFO: Click here
COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO SEE POUPOUPIDOU
We’re giving away 2 sets of 2 tickets to see Poupoupidou on Friday, 26th January 2018 at 8.30pm.
TO ENTER: Answer this simple question:
What is the name of the Genevan troupe performing in the show?
Send your answer to info@thingstodoingeneva.ch by 5pm on Monday, 22nd of January. Winners will be announced by email.
BEAU ET FROID PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Winter plays a major role in the imagination of Genevans. During the winter, the waters of Lake Geneva are sometimes projected by the winds on to the banks to the extent that they cover them with an ice mantle – the quays, the boats, the trees and the various other objects situated at the edge of the lake. The freezing spray then creates sumptuous ice sculptures with improbable shapes. Photographer Matthias Thomann captured this phenomenon of ‘chilling kisses’.
WHERE: Library of Geneva
WHEN: 15th January till 19th May 2018.
COST: FREE entrance.
MORE INFO: Click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ROLLER SKATING PARTY – ANTIGEL FESTIVAL
The Antigel Festival will open with a legendary Roller Skate Party on Friday 26th January 2018. California Dreaming, old school socks and rollers with fringes… anything goes.
Enjoy the 500 metre long track with friends, kids and the dog – why not?
WHEN: Friday 26th of January 2018 from 6pm-9pm.
WHERE: Grand Central Pont Rouge, Lancy.
COST: FREE entry.
MORE INFO: Click here.
COLD BLOOD
After the worldwide success of nano-dances of Kiss & Cry in 2011, choreographer Michèle Anne De Mey and filmmaker Jaco Van Dormael transport us in a moment of pure poetry with their second creation, Cold Blood. Showing at the Théâtre de Carouge for one night only in english on Friday 26th January 2018.
An ode to life, at the crossroads of genres – cinema, dance, music, theater – this show has a rare emotional power. It questions the fragility of existence by exploring the moment just before the last breath where existence is swaying, through a journey of extraordinary amplitude, infinite tenderness and exquisite nostalgia.
WHEN: Friday 26th January 2018.
WHERE: Théâtre de Carouge, 29 rue Ancienne, 1227 Carouge.
COST: 40CHF.
MORE INFO: Click here.
INTERNATIONAL COMEDY CLUB
International Comedy Club launched in 2006 as ‘Funny Laundry’, and having introduced and established genuine stand up & alternative comedy club culture in Switzerland, in English, is now embarking on it’s 12th year of shows.
See their next hilarious show on Wednesday 7th February 2018. Loyiso Gola from South Africa is the co-creator and anchor of the late-night satirical news television series Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, launched in 2010. In 2012 he was named one of Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans, in the Media & Film category. Men’s Health describes Gola as having “divisive mass appeal” due to the openly critical nature of his humour, and being “a genuine thinker masquerading as a fool and the reluctant voice of a cynical generation.
Tina T’Urner the Tea Lady from England winner of Best Newcomer Cabaret Award makes the best cup of tea in town.
Click here.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
NATIONAL THEATRE STREAMED LIVE
Tennessee William’s 20th century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – for one night only on Thursday 22nd February 2018.
On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The scorching heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out?
Captured live on stage, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will screen in cinemas around the World from 22nd February 2018.
WHERE: Pathé Balexert, 27 avenue Louis-Casai, 1211 Genève.
WHEN: Thursday 22nd February 2018.
COST: 30CHF (includes a glass of champagne).
MORE INFO/TICKET SALES: Click here.
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.
