Books for children and concerts for adults

It’s time for our pick of weekend outings in the Greater Region. On the program for January 28 and 29: birds to count, books to devour and authors to meet, athletes to encourage and rockers to cheer.

Ideas for excursions

In Luxembourg

• This weekend, open your eyes, look up, and participate in census of birds in Luxembourg organized by the non-profit organization natur&ëmwelt.

A new bird count is taking place this weekend. Knowledge of the species has greatly decreased in recent years. Fewer still can list more than a few birds.

“For a time you want, the birds will be present in your garden or on the balcony. Remember all the species of birds you have observed as well as their respective numbers,” explains the association. Next, you need to fill out a form is available on the natur&ëmwelt website, which also contains all the necessary information.

• The cultural center opderschmelz of Dudelange welcomes, this Saturday, January 28 from 10 am to 6 pm, a Children’s book fair. Dozens of authors are present, reading hours are offered, as well as puppet theater shows. Free entry.

• Luxexpo the Box hosts two events. From Thursday, and until Sunday, takes place there Wine fair for independent winegrowers with the presence of 35 exhibitors from New Aquitaine, particularly from the Bordeaux region. At the same time, Luxexpo the Box also offers a Antiques and Art Fairs. This is the 48th edition.

• Fan of swimming? So direction La Coque, in Kirchbergfor international competition Euro Meetin the presence of some world leaders in the pool, and the best representatives of Luxembourg.

In France

• MAY Metz, the Place de la Republiquedowntown, hosts the Franco-German regional market. 35 producers from both countries will offer their artisanal products on Sunday from 10 am Various activities are scheduled during the day and will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty.

• Fond of great rock classic there is a choice this weekend. In Rombasthe stage of the cultural space meets, this Saturday January 28 at 8:30 pm, Rock Legend Experience: a show honoring Dire Straits, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, U2 or Genesis. Always this Saturday night, in Longwythe restaurant Lemmy’s proposed the concert of Lords of the Rock and his covers of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Kansas, ZZ Top.

• A construction or renovation project? So proceed to the 3rd Fair housing advice which will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm at Cosec of Haut-Kême college in Florence. Admission is free and many professionals await visitors.

In Germany and Belgium

• A concert of gospel is scheduled there near Saarland this weekend. Saturday at 8 pm, the Stadthalle Merzig welcome The Original USA Gospel Singers and Bands, on a European tour. Tickets are on sale here.

• The SG Sauertal football club, very close to the border of Echternach, organizes it 7th Winter Cup in Ralingen. The teams of FC Victoria Rosport, RFCU Luxembourg, Eintracht Trier and FC Hochwald Zerf will compete for the trophy in two days. Please note, Saturday at 5:30 pm, a gala match between the “Kicker gegen Krebs” team and a selection of former Luxembourg internationals. Admission is 6 euros (10 euros for the same day). Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Rhineland-Palatinate Cancer Association.

• The theater troupe The Timarans of Martelange return to the boards and offer a representation of the piece “Don’t close the coffin!” this Saturday, January 28 at 8:15 pm at the Maison de village in Martelange. Admission is 9 euros.

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