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Museum mile fest Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29: This is the biggest event on this long weekend. The museum mile along the B9 will be full of action.

At the Haus der Geschichte (House of History on Willy Brandt Allee 14), “Fußball ist unser Leben” (Soccer is our life) will be the theme and there will be much ado about the European Championship. On Thursday, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., there will be a soccer arena with Foosball tables and fan make-up.

The Haus der Computerspiele Leipzig (House of computer games) has an exhibition in the Haus der Geschichte and presents a sampling of its collection. Soccer and sport will also be the big theme there with a Quiz show at 12 and 1:30 p.m. to test your knowledge on the European Champions.

Deutsches Museum Bonn,( Ahrstr. 45) will also be part of the fest. Materials and their properties are linchpin of the special exhibition entitled " Rough Fabric Carbon - The material of the future " . Tech materials have already made inroads in sport and racing . The BRS Motorsport presents its electric racing car . In the driving simulator, visitors can try their driving skills . Bonn's largest Carrera track is waiting for you. This is a place for families. 10 a.m. -6 p.m.

Kunstmuseum (Art museum Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2) invites families to experiment with art and at the Bundeskunsthalle (Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4), there is a Dance Workshop to go along with the exhibition from Pina Bausch.

Museum Alexander Koenig is open along with the park, (Adenauerallee 160), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Th., Fri., Sat. (0228) 91220

For more information and a map of all the participating museums, check out the website:http://www.museumsmeilebonn.de/

Oldtime Oldies MC'81: New Orleans Jazz; organizer: Lions Club Bonn, Biergarten of the Parkrestaurants Rheinaue, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 20, 1:30 - 5 p.m., (0228) 374030

Brass orchestra Neuhonrath: Terrace of the Stadthalle Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Str. 80, 4 - 6 p.m.

The biggest mobile Labyrinth in the world in the Rheinaue park, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., 0163-7653728

GA Torfieber 2016 (General Anzeiger Goal Fever 2016) Thursday, Sat. & Sun. May 26, 28, 29: A junior soccer tournament with teams from the whole region covered by GA. Begins Thursday with early rounds of E.Juniors at 10 a.m. in Sport Park Pennenfeld (Mallwitzstr.) There will also be a forum for soccer card swapping. On Saturday, play begins at 10 a.m. with F-Juniors and Sunday at 10 a.m. for the final rounds with the championship at 3:45 p.m.

Open house at Villa Hammerschmidt, BMZ (Federal Ministry for Econ. Cooperation & Development) and World Congress Center Bonn: The public can visit the Bonn residence of the German President and surrounding park, as well as the formerChancellor’s Bungalow (where Helmut Kohl lived when he was Chancellor) or the former home to Parliament WCCB; with a colorful entertainment program called “International Bonn”; Entrance at Adenauerallee 135 (Identification required for entrance), Bonn, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Markus Sommer, Romano Licker, William Wormser: Singer-Songwriter, Kulturcafé Lichtung, Ubierring 13, 8 p.m. (0221) 801 484 50

The Coronas: Indie-Rock, MTC Club, Zülpicher Str. 10, 8 p.m., (0221) 2404188

Papa Joe´s Jazzmen: Kölsch-Jazz-Arrangements and traditional Jazz, Papa Joe's Jazzlokal Em Streckstrump, Buttermarkt 37, 8:30 p.m., (0221) 2577931

Sasse meets Gäbel: Jazz, Studio 672, Venloer Str. 40, 20.30 Uhr, (0221) 952994

Sounds Wrong Feels Right: Experimental, Stadtgarten, Venloer Str. 40, 20.30 Uhr, (0221) 9529940

Nadia Reid: Singer/Songwriter, King Georg, Sudermanstr. 2, 9 p.m., 0178/2514896

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Sunny Side Jazzband: Swing, Biergarten of the Parkrestaurant Rheinaue, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 20, 7:30 p.m., (0228) 374030

The MadSonix: Favorite hits from Film and TV, Pantheon Casino, Bundeskanzlerplatz (under the Bonn-Center-highrise), 8 p.m., (0228) 212521

Bauhaus exhibition: All about design. At the Bundeskunsthalle, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (0228) 91710.

Parkomania: The landscaped gardens of the Bundeskunsthalle, Roof garden. Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., (0228) 91710 http://www.bundeskunsthalle.de/en/press/parkomanie/pressebilder-parkomanie-die-gartenlandschaften-der-bundeskunsthalle.html

Pina Bausch and the Dance theater: Exhibition at the Bundeskunsthalle, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., (0228) 91710

August Macke and Rhine Expressionists and German art after 1945: Kunstmuseum Bonn, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., (0228) 776260

Barbara Hepworth: Sculpture for a Modern World, Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, Remagen, Hans-Arp-Allee 1, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., (02228) 94250

TanzBar: Party, Jazz Galerie, Oxfordstr. 24, 10 p.m., (0228) 639324

80’s Pop- & Wave-Party: Pantheon Casino, Bundeskanzlerplatz (under the Bonn-Center-Highrise), 10:30 p.m. (0228) 212521

Heroes of Future Pop: Party, Club Das Sofa, Maximilianstr. 8, 11 p.m.

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Cowboys on Dope Experience: Rock, Underground, Vogelsanger Str. 200, 8 p.m., (0221) 542326

d´Artagnan: Folk-Rock, Luxor, Luxemburger Str. 40, 20 Uhr, (0221) 924460

Jeanette Hubert: Singer-Songwriter, Kulturcafé Lichtung, Ubierring 13, 8 p.m., (0221) 801 484 50

Piano-Olymp II: Yefim Bronfman and the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne under the direction of Jukka-Pekka Saraste; Works from Beethoven and Stawinskij, Philharmonie Köln, Bischofsgartenstr. 1, 8 p.m., (0221) 204080

Samuel Schürmann & Swing.it-Jazz-Quartett: Jazz, Altes Pfandhaus, Kartäuserwall 20, 8 p.m., (0221) 2783685

Vertigo: Alternative Rock; Support: Sebastian Niklaus, Cablu and Memories of Juli, Blue Shell, Luxemburger Str. 32, 8 p.m., (0221) 212034

Poplife: Live Music Hall, Lichtstr. 30, 10 p.m., (0221) 9542990

Something Smoother: Blue Shell, Luxemburger Str. 32, 11 p.m., (0221) 212034

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International and Intercultural encounters fest: colorful entertainment program at the Markt and Münsterplatz and Bonn city center. Music and dance from all over the world. Clubs and organizations present their work. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Bucharest Bohemian: Jazz Balkanese, Sonja's, Friedrichstr. 13, 4 p.m., (0228) 635825

JOJO House band: Kult 41, Hochstadenring 41, 8 p.m., (0228) 9085707

Samstags Party (Saturday party): Jazz Galerie, Oxfordstr. 24, 10 p.m., (0228) 639324

Caesars Palace: Party, Club Das Sofa, Maximilianstr. 8, 11 p.m.

Photos of women throughout history: Haus der Frauen Geschichte (Museum of Women’s History), Wolfstr. 41, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., (0228) 98143689

“Wachtberger Frühling” (Wachtberg Spring). Sat. & Sun., May 28-29: a small festival in the Wachtberg-Berkum shopping center area. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. shops open 12-5 p.m. There will be over 50 vendors, culinary treats, produce, historic tractors, jewelers, riding school, photographers and much more. On Saturday evening a music and party night from 10 p.m.

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Tim Fischer: Favorite songs, Gloria Theater, Apostelnstr. 11, 7 p.m., (0221) 660630

Delicious Date: Jazz-Pop, Altes Pfandhaus, Kartäuserwall 20, 8 p.m., (0221) 2783685

Rockgarden Classics: Live Music Hall, Lichtstr. 30, 10 p.m., (0221) 9542990

Brass orchestra Altenahr: Concert on the terrace of the Stadthalle in Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Str. 80, 4 - 6 p.m.

Shakespeare and the movies: Bonn English Singers and Filmhaus Choir Cologne,

Schlosskirche of the University of Bonn, Am Hof 1, 6 p.m.

The Road formerly Mario Nyéky & The Road: Folk music, the four musicians describe their music as road music and are guests at Pantheon Casino, The boys have boundless energy and fun and display a wide range of emotions ..they are there for everyone from electro freaks to classic lovers to punkrockers. Bundeskanzlerplatz (under the Bonn-Center-Highrise), 8 p.m., (0228) 212521

Henrik Geidt & Jörg Jenner hold their Chanson evening in Drehwerk 17|19 (Töpferstr. 17-19) . 7 p.m.

Family concert in Beethovenhalle (Wachsbleiche 16) with the title "And the moral of the story..."; with the Beethoven Orchestera are 4th graders from Beuel Ennert School, 11 a.m.

Castle Festival Miel from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. There are programs for young and old. Visitors have free admission and a day of adventure and programs for the whole family. One feature is a special furniture exhibit in the historic salons of the castle but there is also an exhibit of Jeep models. Chef Stefan Hoffmeister offers culinary delights and more than 70 partners display their products and services. Guests can take a beginner golf course or just enjoy the historic ambience of the castle. Schlossallee 1, Swisttal

Cinema listings (Engl.)

Kinopolis, Moltkestr. 7-9, Bad Godesberg

Warcraft:The Beginning 5:45p, 8:20p, 11:20p Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:45p and 8:20 p Sun.

Alice in Wonderland: Behind the glass 5:30p Thurs., 8:30p Fri., Sat., 11:40a & 5:30p Sun.

X-Men:Apocalypse: 8:30p Thurs., 5 p Fri., Sat., 8:30 p Sun.

Money Monster: 10:45p Thurs., 5:40 p Sat., 8:10p Sun.

The First Avenger: Civil War: 10:50 Fri., Sat.

Sing Street: 5:30 p Fri.

Angry Birds: 11:30a Sun.

The Jungle book: 11:50a and 8:20p Sun.

Metropolis, Ebertplatz 19, Cologne

X-Men: Apocolypse: 6:10p and 9p Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.

Money Monster: 5p and 7 p Thurs., Fri. , Sat., Sun. (with German subtitles),

Rex Kino, Frongasse 9, Bonn-Endenich

Sing Street: Fri. & Sun. 9p (with German subtitles)

Brotfabrik, Beuel, Kreuzstraße 16

The Lady in the Van: 7p Thurs., Fri., Sat.