TOP 10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
We’ve seen in the New Year and the weather has been pretty rotten the first few days of 2018, but not to worry – whether you’re still on holiday or back behind your desk, we’ve selected a few things to do to cheer you up.
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BODY WORLDS EXPO
Last few days of the controversial Body Worlds exhibition of dissected corpses preserved through plastination.
Shocking? Sure – but in a good way. If you haven’t seen this – don’t miss it. Read our review of this exposition which has fascinated millions of people around the world here.
WHERE: PALEXPO HALLE 7
WHEN: Until 7th of January 2018
WELCOME TO RIO!
A celebration of the Brazilian culture – hosted by Village du Soir and the Brazilian community of Switzerland – experience the food, the music, the traditions and the samba!
WHERE: VILLAGE DU SOIR, Route des Jeunes 24
WHEN: Friday, 5th of January 2018 from 8pm-5am
MORE INFO: Click here.
ALPINA HUUS EXPO
An art exhibition which blurs the boundaries between public space and performance – go figure!
This may well be just a tiny bit over our heads – but let us know what you think.
By pushing the boundaries between the private sphere and the public sphere, artists sow doubt among the public who does not know if it is dealing with staged elements, thus blurring the differences between the show and the art to question essential relationships.
WHERE: Batiment d’Art Contemporain, Rue des Bains 28 Plainpalais.
WHEN: Until 14th of January 2018. Tuesdays – Sundays from 11am – 6pm
COST: FREE
MORE INFO: Click here.
GET YOUR SKATES ON
Pop-up ice-skating rinks can be found all round Geneva offering some of the best-value fun to be had. For just 2CHF you can hire a pair of skates and practice your spins and turns (or just staying upright!) to your heart’s content. One of our favourite rinks is in Carouge in Place du Sardaigne. The rink itself is generously sized and sits in an equally open-feeling plaza so that on a crisp, clear day you can really feel the nip in the air – a sure-fire short cut to feeling festive. The on-site buvette offers on-lookers and non-skaters a warming range of drinks and snacks to enjoy while watching those brave skaters whoosh past.
Another great location for skating, though the rink is smaller, can be found in Parc des Bastions. The park itself is always buzzy and the beautiful glass-walled cafeteria has true old-world charm should you need to escape from the cold for a while . The park is situated at the foot of Old Town and just a five-minute walk from Rive and is a true Genevois gem should you need a quick escape from overheated shops.
Please note: don’t forget your gloves as these are obligatory when skating!
WHERE: Carouge, Parc des Bastions, Charmilles
WHEN: Throughout the festive season
COST: Around 2CHF to hire your skates.
MORE INFO: Click here.
GENEVA LUX – FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
Discover the beautiful fairy-like and festive light installations created by Swiss and international artists to light up the city during the next month in the centre of town. This year sees the addition of 11 new light creations.
WHERE: Geneva Centre Ville.
WHEN: Until mid January 2018.
COST: Free.
MORE INFO: Click here.
CIRQUE ÉLOIZE – FAMILY FUN
The Cirque Éloize is performing until Sunday 7th January 2018. The Quebecois company presents their new Wild West creation with acrobatics, dance and music suitable for every age. Imagine, America is in full construction, the Wild West is boiling. The railway is growing. A city comes alive, the Saloon opens its doors. A place of gathering and meetings, the Saloon becomes a theatre for all their stories. The contagious energy of folk music sets the tone for an acrobatic comedy with the enigmatic and colourful characters that meet there.
Our children had a whale of a time!
WHERE: Théâtre du Léman, 19 quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Genève.
WHEN: Until Sunday 7th January 2018.
COST: from 41.20CHF to 90.90CHF
MORE INFO: Click here to buy tickets.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
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 of January 2018.
COST: 25CHF adults/20CHF concessions.
MORE INFO: Click here.
GHOST NETS
Driven by ocean currents, huge fishing nets, illegally abandoned by factory boats, are drifting in the ocean in the north of Australia, not far from the Great Barrier Reef. These “ghost nets” trap and kill a fragile marine fauna, damaging seabed and coral reefs. They also threaten some protected animal species that have a totemic value for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, endangering multi-millennia-old cultures. In order to alert public opinion to this ecological and cultural disaster, Aboriginal regions create colorful sculptures from these ghost fishing nets, which are presented at the University of Geneva.
WHEN: Monday-Friday: 7h30-20h – Until 12th January 2018
WHERE: Uni Dufour 24 rue du General-Dufour
COST: Free entry
NEW RESTAURANTS TO TRY
2017 has been an amazing year for Geneva’s restaurant and café scene – with well over 20 new eateries opening in the city in the past 12 months. It’s exciting to see a wider choice of cuisines now available ranging from Indian, Peruvian, Mexican, traditional French, Nordic, American, Italian, Thai, Japanese, Fine Dining as well as some great new healthy eating options too.
We’ve made it our New Year’s resolution to try out as many new places as we can from the following list (and re-visit some we’ve already tried out and loved). We’re sure it will be one resolution we’ll definitely stick to!
Click here for our extensive list of new eateries for you to try.
WINTER THINGS TO DO – IF YOU’RE NOT INTO SKI-ING
If you’re not much into skiing (or even if you are) there are a few other things you can do in the snow which should appeal to different audiences. Chantal & Max Experience Agency in Geneva share their best ideas for winter for couples, families and companies here.
Find out more about Chantal & Max in our article here.
FUTURE EVENTS TO BOOK NOW
DISNEY ON ICE – AN IMAGINARY VOYAGE
Disney on Ice returns to delight young and old with The Imaginary Journey. Embark with Mickey, Minnie and all your favorite Disney characters for a fantastic journey.
Go on a jungle safari with Simba and Nala; go through the underwater kingdom of Ariel and Sebastian; sing with the Snow Queen and the hilarious Olaf and fly into the starry sky with Peter Pan and his impertinent Tinker Bell.
This journey to the heart of Disney fairy tales will take you so far that you will not want to go home!
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.
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.
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.
