GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Apr
4
Sat
Stay Home & Drink Wine – Online Wine Tasting @ Online
Apr 4 @ 8:30 pm
Stay Home & Drink Wine - Online Wine Tasting @ Online

Covid-19 has changed our lives but this doesn’t mean that we cannot have fun tasting amazing wines from the confort of our home!

In an attempt to keep us safe and keep us sane, I have selected three exceptional wines from Kairos Products, a boutique wine merchant who stocks excellent organic and biodynamic wines from France, Spain and Switzerland for us to taste.

Join me and many more others in a super fun and safe 😉online tasting of the wines of three iconic wine makers from the comfort of your home.

In order to secure the timely delivery of the wines to your door the deadline for RSVP’s is Sunday 29th March.

For more information and to reserve your place please message Geneva Wine Society directly on Instagram or email us at genevawinesociety@gmail.com and info@genevawinesociety.com

Let’s all stay home and have fun while doing that. Cheers 🍷

Apr
22
Wed
GENEVA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2020 @ Casino-Théâtre
Apr 22 @ 8:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 11:00 pm
GENEVA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2020 @ Casino-Théâtre

The 7th edition of the Festival Fire Genève returns.

Full schedule and tickets: http://www.rire-geneve.ch/

Apr
23
Thu
ELECTRON FESTIVAL 2020 – WEEK-END 2 @ Genève
Apr 23 – May 3 all-day
ELECTRON FESTIVAL 2020 - WEEK-END 2 @ Genève

The 17th edition of the Geneva Festival of Electronic Cultures will take place from 23rd April to 3rd May 2020!

Full programme: here

 

Apr
25
Sat
F-LEX – LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives
Apr 25 – Apr 26 all-day
F-LEX - LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives

La Comédie de Genève and Château Rouge-Annemasse team up for an exceptional and ambitious two-day artistic event in nine stations as well as on the routes that connect them. Thanks to a multidisciplinary programme, this cross-border cooperative effort will enable you to playfully discover the route of the Leman Express train and the speed with which it will connect its newly-designed stations.

On the Swiss side, Lancy-Pont-Rouge, Genève-Champel, Eaux-Vives and Chêne-Bourg stations will be under the spotlight, featuring artists and performances in the public space, while La Roche-sur-Foron, Thonon-les-bains, Bonneville, Bellegarde and Annemasse stations in France will guarantee you an extraordinary welcome!

Whatever your age, come and enjoy the party, discover the Leman Express train as well as artistic events showcasing music, dance, theatre, virtual reality, circus events, installations, performances, games, moments of conviviality and numerous participatory activities!

Full programme: here

 

May
30
Sat
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin
May 30 – May 31 all-day
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin

A weekend of information and fun for young and future families. Information stands, activities for adults and children, workshops, stories… All with the cross-cutting themes of community, diversity and environmental responsibility.

There will be food stands, but picnics are welcome. A “garderie” (payment by donation) will allow parents to visit the stands and attend presentations while their children play.

The entire event will be no-smoking so that you and your children can breathe easy!

Jun
1
Mon
Mental Health First Aid Course – ONLINE @ ONLINE
Jun 1 – Jun 24 all-day
Mental Health First Aid Course - ONLINE @ ONLINE

Every second person in Switzerland will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their life.

The “ensa” Mental Health First Aid program is internationally recognized. Participants acquire basic First Aid knowledge so as to support relatives, friends or work colleagues in the event of psychological problems. Instead of waiting for someone else to deal with the issue – often much too late – course participants learn to recognize problems in time, approach people and offer help. In this scientifically based course participants acquire knowledge and learn to detect signs of mental health distress in 7, 2-hour online modules (14 hours).
Module 1 01.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 2 08.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 3 10.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 4 15.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 5 17.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 6 22.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 7 24.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30

The course is open to those aged 18 and over. It costs CHF 380, including registration, course materials and certification.
Register for the course here: (should be up soon this week)

https://ensa.swiss/en/first-aiders/course/?en=on

Jun
25
Thu
GENEVA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL @ Jardin Anglais
Jun 25 – Jun 28 all-day
GENEVA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL @ Jardin Anglais

The Geneva Street Food Festival – a time to meet your favourite Food Trucks and restaurants, explore the latest taste innovations, brewers’ and winegrowers’ stands for a tasting experience, educational workshops for children, a Sunday market, and all punctuated by our favourite DJs! The festival is a beautiful celebration around a large gourmet table that brings together all generations in a friendly atmosphere over three days.

OPENING:

Thursday : 5:00 pm to midnight

Friday : 11:30 am to midnight

Saturday : 11:30 am to 1:00 am

Sunday : 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Free entrance

More info: here

 

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)

Oct
23
Fri
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
Oct 23 @ 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?
○ Friday 23rd 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)