GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

May
7
Thu
DITA VON TEESE – GLAMONATRIX TOUR @ Theatre du Leman
May 7 @ 8:00 pm
DITA VON TEESE - GLAMONATRIX TOUR @ Theatre du Leman

Dita Von Teese, international queen of burlesque and fashion icon, presents her Glamonatrix 2020 Tour.  Far from being a typical burlesque show, Dita elevates and modernises the show of classic varieties from the 1940’s, and brilliantly mixes comedy and sophisticated striptease to celebrate the diversity of beauty to create a festive and positive spectacle.

Young people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

More information and tickets: here

 

May
9
Sat
HARMONY GENEVA MARATHON 2020 @ Lake Geneva
May 9 – May 10 all-day
HARMONY GENEVA MARATHON 2020 @ Lake Geneva

Arguably one of the most picturesque city marathons in Europe!  Register Now!

The 16th edition of the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef takes place on 9th & 10th May 2020.  In 2019, more than 138 global destinations signed up for one of the eight events and discovered the course in the countryside nestled between mountains and the shore of Lake Geneva before finishing in the heart of the city in front of the famous Jet d’Eau.

With eight races on the programme and distances ranging from 1km to a full marathon, you will find a distance that suits you to be part of this festival of running.

The Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half-Marathon and Wheelchair race will be held on Sunday 10th May. Runners will stream through the countryside, following a route renowned for its beauty, nestled between the shores of lake Geneva and snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains. The closing stretch takes participants through the heart of Geneva before crossing the finish line on the Pont du Mont-Blanc, with a stunning view of the famous Jet d’Eau in the distance.

On Saturday 9th May, a number of other race formats will be available for both juniors and adults. These include the 10km open to runners and walkers, La Genevoise #LikeAGirl by Always 6km race for women and the Junior Races.

Entry Tickets and More info: here

 

 

May
22
Fri
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND AT THE CHATEAU DE VULLIERENS @ Château de Vullierens
May 22 – May 23 all-day
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND AT THE CHATEAU DE VULLIERENS @ Château de Vullierens

*Wet weather contingency date 30 May 2020

The program at a glance:  

  • All day access to the gardens when you sign up for a workshop (admission included)
  • Tailor your own weekend – choose which photography workshop(s) you would like to join
  • The gardens will stay open late on Friday for sunset and open early on Saturday for sunrise. Entrance to the gardens during these times for self-guided  shooting is free to All-Access Pass holders or people attending workshops on that day.  (Access to the sunrise and sunset workshops is limited to All-Access Pass holders or those who purchase those workshops).
  • All-Access Pass holders may also join a free guided tour on either Saturday morning to learn about the history of the chateau and the gardens.
  • The château produces its own wine from the vineyards in the surrounding grounds. This is available for tasting throughout the day in the boutique.

1 workshop – CHF 90.-
2 workshop  (the same day) – CHF 160.-
Full week-end – CHF 250.-

Full timetable and tickets: click here

May
24
Sun
RENEGADE SAINTS – SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
RENEGADE SAINTS - SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub

Once a month, from 11:00 am to 13:00 pm, we host drop-in sessions at the Mr Pickwick Pub.

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’ll love it. These sessions are good for anyone, whether you’re looking to laugh off the stress of the week, get a little more self-confidence, or work on some performing skills towards that acting career you’ve always dreamed of.

We’ll do a variety of improv exercises and play a number of games, guaranteed to make you crack a smile. Come along and improvise with us. All levels of experience are welcome! It’s a fantastic way to try improv to see if you enjoy it.

There’s no charge (though any contributions at the end are always welcome). However, places are limited so please sign up here to register.

 

Jun
12
Fri
SCULPTURE GARDEN BIENNALE 2020 @ Genève
Jun 12 – Sep 10 all-day
SCULPTURE GARDEN BIENNALE 2020 @ Genève

In 2020, the Biennale will present around thirty sculptures exhibited in four magnificent public places: Parc des Eaux-Vives, Parc de la Grange, the new Eaux-Vives beach and Île Rousseau.

Full programme and details: here

 

Jun
14
Sun
RENEGADE SAINTS – SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub
Jun 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
RENEGADE SAINTS - SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub

Once a month, from 11:00 am to 13:00 pm, we host drop-in sessions at the Mr Pickwick Pub.

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’ll love it. These sessions are good for anyone, whether you’re looking to laugh off the stress of the week, get a little more self-confidence, or work on some performing skills towards that acting career you’ve always dreamed of.

We’ll do a variety of improv exercises and play a number of games, guaranteed to make you crack a smile. Come along and improvise with us. All levels of experience are welcome! It’s a fantastic way to try improv to see if you enjoy it.

There’s no charge (though any contributions at the end are always welcome). However, places are limited so please sign up here to register.

 

Sep
16
Wed
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS GENEVA 2020 @ Palexpo
Sep 16 @ 9:30 am – Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS GENEVA 2020 @ Palexpo

The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions is the largest annual event in the world devoted exclusively to invention. It benefits from the highest patronage granted to an exhibition in Switzerland such as the City of Geneva, the State of Geneva, the Swiss Confederation and the World Intellectual Property Organization-WIPO.  During the event more than 1,000 new products are on display for the first time and are ready to be marketed.
Come and discover the inventions that will shape the world of tomorrow!

Wednesday to Saturday : 9.30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday : 9.30 am – 5:00 pm

More information: http://www.inventions-geneva.ch/

Oct
19
Mon
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy

The October break is coming up! Are you looking for fun activities for your child? Have a look at our wide selection of camps for ages 3 to 12. We have indoor climbing, football, magic, urban dance, coding, Bricks 4 Kidz, Arts, and much more.

Time 8:30 to 18:00
Full days or half days
Prices starting at 275 CHF
Learn more and sign up www.campzone.ch

Oct
21
Wed
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios

Collagraph printmaking is a process by which materials are applied and glued to, as well as scratched in, a surface creating various textures which is then inked, and a print taken.

Learn how to create experimental intaglio prints through an introduction to Collagraph printmaking. This card-based process is used to create rich surface textures and a deep velvet tone. The workshop will use an etching press to explore the creative possibilities of this process using both monochrome and colour techniques.

What?
○ An introductory “taster” to the techniques of collagraph printmaking

When?
○ Wednesday 21st Oct, 9h00-16h00

Who?
○ From 12 years and older
○ No previous knowledge required
○ Max 6 people

Where?
○ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
○ Chemin des Philosophes 17, 1273 Arzier-Le Muids, Vaud

Price?
○ 120.- CHF per participant
○ all materials included + lunch & “gouter”

Special Information
○ Materials and equipment provided for students as part of the course and included in course fee

Essential materials and equipment participants will need to provide themselves
○ An apron or an old shirt, a Covid-19 mask … and a positive creative vibe ☺

Teaching method(s)
The workshop will commence with an introduction to the printmaking technique of collagraph. This will be followed by a practical workshop commencing with technical demonstrations followed by an intensive workshop experience, as follows:
○ demonstration of how to create a collagraph image using a scalpel and other intaglio tools on card
○ demonstration of the inking and wiping of a collagraph plate in readiness for printmaking. This will include a demonstration of ‘a la poupée’ technique plus the use of paper stencils
○ demonstration of how to “pull” a print using paper and a printing press
○ participants will then proceed to produce their own collagraph(s)

Dec
4
Fri
35TH MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS GENEVA @ Palexpo
Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 5 @ 11:45 pm
35TH MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS GENEVA @ Palexpo

The Monster Energy Supercross Geneva, a must-see event at the end of the year, brings together several international drivers on one of Europe’s largest indoor tracks. A major sporting event in Switzerland, it has welcomed some 30,000 spectators for almost 35 editions.

Friday door opening at 4:00 pm / Show from 8:00 pm to midnight (approximately)
Saturday door opening at 3:00 pm / Show from 8:00 pm to midnight (approximately)

More info and tickets: here