Outdoor swimming pools are open: What perfect timing - it’s a long weekend, the weather is looking great and Bonn’s outdoor swimming pools are open for the season! Check out our story for more information and all the locations: http://www.ga.de/ga-english/Outdoor-swimming-pools-open-on-Thursday-in-Bonn-article3564183.html

Peter Grimes: from Benjamin Britten, (in English with German subtitles). An opera with three acts, in co-production with the Opera de Monte-Carlo. Oper Bonn, Am Boeselagerhof 1, 7:30 pm, (0228) 778008

Rockabilly: Rock 'n' Roll-Show with breathtaking artistry, GOP Varieté-Theater, Karl-Carstens-Str. 1, 6 & 9 pm Fri. & Sat., 2 & 5pm Sun.(0228) 4224141

Jazzfest Bonn: Laura Totenhagen Quartet/Omer Klein Trio, LVR-Landesmuseum, Colmantstr. 14-16, 7 pm, (0228) 2070351

Wayra Roots + Baryton Lion: Reggae, Ska, Latin, Kult 41, Hochstadenring 41, 8 pm, (0228) 9085707

Die Brüder Löwenherz (The Brothers Lionheart): From Astrid Lindgren, for children from 7 years and older (in German language), Junges Theater Bonn, Bonn-Beuel, Hermannstr. 50, 10 am, (0228) 463672

Roberta - Learning with Robots: For kids 8 to 11 years (in German language); Registration at: (0228) 302256, Deutsches Museum Bonn, Bad Godesberg, Ahrstr. 45, 3 - 5 pm, Fri., Sat. (0228) 302255 .

Karin Kneffel - Bild im Bild (Picture in picture): Exhibition for children and youth, Kunstmuseum Bonn, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 11 am - 6 pm,Fri., Sat., Sun. (0228) 776260

The biggest mobile Labyrinth in the world is up and open once again this season - can you find your way through? : at Rheinaue Park, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee, 9 am - 10 pm, also on Sat., Sun. 0163-7653728

40 Years Circus Roncalli: Jubilee tour, Stadtgarten am Alten Zoll, Adenauerallee, 3:30 & 8 pm Fri. & 3 & 8 pm Sat., 2 & 6pm Sun.

Martinalex Birthdays Jaxons: Party, Club Das Sofa, Maximilianstr. 8, 10 pm

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

Landpartie auf Burg Adendorf (Off to the countryside at Burg Adendorf): More than 180 exhibitors with accessories for home and garden, fashion and culinary specialties, live music; more information at www.landpartie-adendorf.de, Burg Adendorf, Wachtberg, Georg-von-Loe-Str., 10am - 7 pm Thursday through Sunday, entrance fee 12.50 euros

Cirque Bouffon - Lunatique: Production in the style of Cirque Nouveau, on the square at the Chocolate Museum, Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 8 pm

32/20 Blues Band: Blues & Rock, Yard Club in der Kantine, Neusser Landstr. 2, 20 Uhr, (0221) 16791616

Chantal Acda: Belgian Singer/Songwriter (in Studio 672), Stadtgarten, Venloer Str. 40, 8 pm, (0221) 9529940

triosence: Jazz, Altes Pfandhaus, Kartäuserwall 20, 8 pm, (0221) 2783685

Florian Grey & Eyes Wide Shut: Dark Wave, MTC Club, Zülpicher Str. 10, 8 pm, (0221) 2404188

Harrison Staffort & The HandCart: Reggae, Luxor, Luxemburger Str. 40, 8 pm, (0221) 924460

Kyles Tolone: Alternative Pop-Rock; Support meine Zeit and Secret Vaccine, Blue Shell, Luxemburger Str. 32, 9 pm, (0221) 212034

23rd Bonn Pottery Market: Pottery workshops and ceramic artists from Germany and abroad present contemporary ceramics, hand made original pieces for the table, home and garden. Münsterplatz, 10 am - 6 pm Sat. & 11 am - 6 pm Sun.

The Charlestown Jazz band: New Orleans & Dixieland, Sonja's, Friedrichstr. 13, 4 pm, (0228) 635825

Beethoven@home: Song evening with Yulia Parnes (soprano) and Hans-Joachim Zick (piano), Frauenmuseum, Im Krausfeld 10, 6 pm, (0228) 691344

Bonner Organ fest: Long organ night, 7pm, Kreuzkirche; Kirche St. Remigius, 8 pm; Münster Basilica, 9 pm, Münster Basilica, Münsterplatz 1

Jazzfest Bonn: Ellen Andrea Wang Trio/Marius Neset Quartet, Bundeskunsthalle, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 7 pm, (0228) 91710

Marla Glen and Band: American singer based in Germany - her trademark: Suit, tie and hat - big voice and personality. After platinum and gold albums and her hit "Believer", she will play at the intimate Pantheon Theater in Bonn-Beuel, Siegburger Str. 42, 8 pm, (0228) 212521.

A Tribute to HIM: Party, Club Das Sofa, Maximilianstr. 8, 11pm

Brühler Castle Concert : Dorothee Oberlinger, Dmitry Sinkovsky , Vittorio Ghielmi, and Peter Kofler ; “Vivaldi meets Telemann”, Schloss Augustusburg, Brühl, Am Bundesbahnhof, 8 pm on Sat., 7:30 pm on Sun. (02232) 44000

Highlights of International Dance: Paul Taylor's American Modern Dance, the New York dance company presents the following pieces: “The Word”, “The Weight of Smoke”, and “Promethan Fire.” Central themes of the work are life, death, love and nature. Guest choreographer is Doug Elkins. The music is from David Israel and Johann Sebastian Bach. Oper Bonn, Am Boeselagerhof 1, 6pm, (0228) 778008

GA-Sommergarten (GA-Summer garden): The Gipsyswing band “Antiquariat” with a lively mix of german, French and Spanish songs. Live music on the roof of the Bundeskunsthalle (National Art Museum), Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 11:30am - 2:30 pm, (0228) 91710

Charlestown Jazz band: New Orleans & Dixieland, Beer garden of the Park restaurants Rheinaue, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 20, 2 - 5 pm, (0228) 374030

Brass Orchestra Altenahr: Concert on the open terrace of Stadthalle Bad Godesberg, Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Str. 80, 4 - 6 pm

Ensemble Tra i Tempi: "Nuits d'été", Theater im Ballsaal, Frongasse 9, 8 pm, (0228) 797901

Open Stage Door - Alice: A joint project of the Youth Welfare Office and the "Offenen Türen" (Open Door) Bonn Youth Facilities. The Junge Theater Bonn (Youth Theatre Bonn) begins "Open Stage Door" with the goal to develop a process-oriented play to an artistic level. The educational goal is to spur an understanding of the theater through playful exercises, as well as stimulate the imagination and creativity. If this succeeds, other effects are almost a given: the children become more confident and learn to express themselves better and work towards a common goal. (German language) Junges Theater Bonn, Bonn-Beuel, Hermannstr. 50, 5pm, (0228) 463672

On the Streets: Everything about cars for families and children, Haus der Geschichte, Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 11 am - 5 pm, (0228) 91650

Discover experimental cooking: Visitors from age 7 can take part without previous registration, doing experimental cooking with guidance, Deutsches Museum Bonn, Bad Godesberg, Ahrstr. 45, 11 am - 5 pm, (0228) 302255

Family atelier on Sunday: Kunstmuseum Bonn, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm, (0228) 776260

Henry Moore exhibition at the ARP Museum begins May 28 and runs until January of 2018. The Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck in the city of Remagen is an ideal exhibition space for large-scale sculptures. This year the museum celebrates its 10th year anniversary and will take the opportunity to present works by one of the great modern sculptors: Henry Moore (1898–1986).

Klaus Mettig, Düsseldorf photographer: "Reisender ohne Fahrschein" (Traveler without a Ticket); Large format photography up to 4 meters long) of detailed travel photos from distant places: Ramallah, Delhi, Kathmandu, Shanghai, Dubai and New York from the years 2005 - 2017. Runs until July 9. LVR-Landesmuseum, Colmantstr. 14-16, 11 am - 6 pm Fri.& Sun., 1 - 6 pm Sat., (0228) 2070351

Beethoven Haus: Pictures and documents from Beethoven’s life and achievements, Beethoven Haus, Bonngasse 20-26, 10 am - 5 pm, (0228) 981 750

Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck Exhibitions: A current schedule can be found on the website (English):http://arpmuseum.org/en/ Hans-Arp-Allee 1, 53424 Remagen, (02228) 94250

Bundeskunsthalle Exhibitions: Comics! Mangas! Graphic Novels! and more, a current listing can be found on thewebsite (English) Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4., (0228) 91710

Deutsches Museum Bonn: A current listing can be found on the website: http://www.deutsches-museum.de/de/bonn/information/ (English), Bad Godesberg, Ahrstr. 45, 10am - 6pm, (0228) 302255 For more information on children’s programmes: (0228) 302 256

Kunstmuseum: A current listing can be found on the website (English). Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 11am-6pm, (0228) 776260

LVR Landesmuseum: A current listing can be found here: times on website (English). Colmanstr. 14-16, (0228) 2070351

Folk Club Bonn: Singers’ Night with possibly a surprise guest. Theme for the evening is Lake and Sea. 7 - 10 pm, June 2 in Dotty’s Sports Bar and Restaurant (at the BTHV sports club), Christian-Miesen-Straße, Bonn-Dottendorf, admission is free.

The Current State of Transatlantic Relations, the U.S. and Russia: Lecture and discussion with Dr. Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University of America in Wash., DC, and Dr. Elisabeth Schäfer-Wünsche, lecturer in the North American Studies Program at the University of Bonn. June 6 at 6 pm., Auslandsgesellschaft NRW, Steinstraße 48, Dortmund. Sponsored by Amerikahaus (event in English), please register in advance: (0221) 16926350 or info@amerikahaus-nrw.de

“Jazz made in Indiana - Indiana Jazz Exchange 2017„ with The Time Flies”: German-American jazz fusion concert resulting from a jazz exchange between partner cities Cologne and Indianapolis. Wednesday, June 7 in Cologne, Kartäuserwall 20, Please sign up to attend at: info@amerikahaus-nrw.de or on the Amerika Haus website, admission is free.

Passenger announced he will be performing at Kunst!Rasen in Bonn on Thursday, June 22. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.de/event/passenger-tickets/213299?language=en-us&awc=3589_1495602520_90c95772331c3afa66bc6ee502f6637d&camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_317307 or available at General Anzeiger sales offices.

Want to see a movie in English? The following theaters normally offer at least a couple of movies in English.

Films labeled with OV (Orig. version) or Omu (Orig. version with German subtitles) are generally in English unless otherwise noted, i.e. (Russ) = Russian, (Frz) = French.

Or check out this site http://www.filmstarts.de/kinoprogramm/?cgeocode=126010 tap in your location and then select the OV Original Version.

Bonn Capitals: Bonn’s baseball team, home games at the Rheinaue field. For more information and schedule, please visit their website at: http://www.capitals.de/

Telekom Baskets: Join the excitement of Bonn’s professional basketball team, a schedule of upcoming games here in Bonn (Heimspiel) and tickets online (15 euro) can be found here:https://www.eventimsports.de/ols/bonn/ or purchased by calling (0228) 50 20 14

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