Weekend May 19 - 21 What’s happening in Bonn and the region?

Bonn/Region · Jazz is in the air this weekend, and antique and flea markets invite you to do some browsing. A strawberry and asparagus fest and an international diversity festival also await you! And don’t miss the opportunity to buy or sell a used bike.

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Friday, May 19

BONN

  • 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, on Sat. at 3 & 8 pm, on Sun. 2 & 6 pm.
  • Open meeting for Binationals: A chance to meet up and chat, Information at: (0228) 9090413, every third Friday of the month, Assoc. of Binational Families and Partnerships, Thomas-Mann-Str. 30, 6 - 9pm 0228/9090413
  • Rockabilly: Rock 'n' Roll-Show full of breathtaking artistry, GOP Varieté-Theater, Karl-Carstens-Str. 1, 6 & 9 pm (also on Sat.), 2 & 5 pm on Sun. (0228) 4224141
  • Sport in the Park (all open to the public and offered free of charge): Kung Fu; Rochusplatz, Bonn-Hardtberg from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Original Bootcamp; in front of the Akademischen Kunstmuseum (Academic Art Museum), Hofgarten meadow from 6:30-7:30 pm, Outdoor-Fitness; at the corner of Rheinaustraße/Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Straße, Bonn-Beuel from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Relaxed into the weekend, Kurpark, Bad Godesberg, at the corner of Kurpark/ Koblenzer Straße from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
  • Jazzfest Bonn: Christopher Dell Trio ­--DRA/Heiner Schmitz ­-- Organic Underground, Brotfabrik, Bonn-Beuel, Kreuzstr. 16, 7 pm, (0228) 43368070
  • Witness + Chin Up + Worth: Pop-Punk, Kult 41, Hochstadenring 41, 8 pm, (0228) 9085707
  • Krusty Moors: Irish Folk-Rock, The Dubliner Irish Pub, Maxstr. 18-20, 9 pm
  • 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s Party: Club Das Sofa, Maximilianstr. 8, 10 pm

REGION

  • Concert with Tasha Taylor (USA): The Spirit of Soul & Blues, presented by Troisdorfer Blues club, Realschule Am Heimbach, Troisdorf, Heimbachstr. 10, 7:30 pm, (02241) 77715
  • "Freizeichen": Concert with A-capella-Band Basta, Kur-Theater, Hennef, Königstr. 19a, 8 pm, (02242) 866727
  • Chess evening: Sankt Augustin Chess Club Turm, interested adults are very welcome, Niederpleis, Sankt Augustin, Am Engelsgraben 2-18, 7 pm

COLOGNE

  • Tanzgala Zeitensprünge (Dance gala “Time Jumps”): A journey through 150 years of ballet history, Oper im Staatenhaus, Rheinparkweg 1, 7:30 pm , For more information and tickets:
  • Cirque Bouffon - Lunatique: Production in the style of Cirque Nouveau, on the square at the Chocolate Museum, Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 8 pm
  • Antiquariat feat. Joscho Stephan: Gypsy-Swing, Altes Pfandhaus, Kartäuserwall 20, 8 pm, (0221) 2783685
  • Juliane Banse (soprano) and Till Fellner (piano): Cologne Chamber Orchestra with works from Mozart; Direction: Christoph Poppen, Philharmonie Köln, Bischofsgartenstr. 1, 8 pm, (0221) 204080
  • Mister and Mississippi: Indie-Folk, Artheater, Ehrenfeldgürtel 127, 8 pm, (0221) 5503344
  • Long Distance Calling: Post-Rock, Gebäude 9, Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 127-129, 8:30 pm, (0221) 814637

Saturday, May 20

BONN

  • Life in Germany: Talk held in English with Emma Power and Muireann O'Brian; Deutsch-Irische Gesellschaft (German-Irish Society), Oxford-Club Bonn, Adenauerallee 7, 6 pm, (0228) 224583
  • Used Bike Market: Bicycles of all types and bike parts can be bought and sold here by private persons, University of Bonn/ Hofgarten exit , Regina-Pacis-Weg, 10 am - 1 pm
  • Offene Gartenpforte (Open Garden Gates) 2017: Private garden owners in Bonn and the region open their gates to the public; More information and schedule at: , Bonn
  • Jazzfest Bonn: Kurt Rosenwinkel -- Bandit 65/Hildegard Lernt Fliegen, Haus der Geschichte, Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 7 pm, (0228) 91650
  • DD Hot 5: Traditional Jazz & Dixieland, Sonja's, Friedrichstr. 13, 4 pm, (0228) 635825
  • Beethoven@home: With Niklas Liepe (violin), Nils Liepe (piano) and Karsten Gaul (text), Parkbuchhandlung, Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Str. 57, 4:30 pm, (0228) 352191
  • Festive Opera gala: Benefit for the German Aids-Foundation, Oper Bonn, Am Boeselagerhof 1, 7 pm, (0228) 778008
  • Traveling Light feat. Carol Knauber: J.J. Cale Cover-Band, Music club Session, Gerhard-von-Are-Str. 4-6, 8 pm, (0228) 650668
  • Bonn Organ fest: With Angela Metzger (organ) and Verena Richter (saxophone), Münsterbasilika, Münsterplatz 1, 9 pm
  • "Kunst für kleines Geld" (Art for cheap): Art flea market, benefit for Arbeitskreises Kunst Troisdorf (Artist work group) , Arbeitskreis Kunst, Troisdorf, Hauptstraße 175, 4 - 7 pm, (02208) 5728
  • Flea market in the Rheinaue Park: Rheinaue, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee, 8 am - 6 pm Children’s flea market: clothing, toys and more, Kindergarten at the Rigal'sche Wiese, Bad Godesberg, Kurfürstenallee 15, 10 am - 2 pm, (0228) 3681837

REGION

  • “Open Garden Gates": Corina Homeyer opens up her garden with a big variety of modern, wild and historic roses, 12 - 6 pm, Zwischen den Hüllen 41, Villip, Wachtberg, and another viewing at the "naturnahe Schaugarten" (close to nature show garden) showcasing a wide variety of garden elements in a small space, Schaugarten in Berkum,Wachtberg, back side of the Rathaus (Town Hall), Rathausstr. 34, 12 -5pm
  • International Family fest: Theme "Stories from the whole world", Park Reitersdorf, Bad Honnef, Hauptstr. 4, 2:30 - 5:30 pm
  • "Rugby -- try it and like it": You are invited by the IUBH Barbarians and Barbarinas, the Rugby Teams of the International Hochschule Bad Honnef, 12 Teams will play against each other, Insel Grafenwerth, Bad Honnef, 10 am

COLOGNE

  • Fragrance Museum in Farina Haus: English speaking tours are offered daily at 4 pm and on Sundays there is an additional tour at 12 pm. Tickets should be booked online at: Tours last 45 minutes.

Sunday, May 21

BONN

  • Diversity! -- International and intercultural diversity festival: A wide variety of entertainment with music and dance from all over the world, associations and organizations present their work at the Markt and Münsterplatz in Bonn city center, 11 am - 7 pm.
  • Antique and flea market in Bad Godesberg city center: Theaterplatz, Bad Godesberg, 11 am - 6 pm.
  • DD Hot 5: Traditional Jazz & Dixieland; Start of the concert series: Jazz in the Biergarten 2017, Biergarten of the Park Restaurant Rheinaue, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 20, 2 - 5pm, (0228) 374030
  • Jazzfest Bonn: Julia Kadel/Bossarenova Trio, Volksbank-Haus, Bad Godesberg, Heinemannstr. 15, 7 pm, (0228) 7160
  • "New & Old Jewish Folk": Concert with duo Stella's Morgenstern (ID is required for entrance), Synagoge Bonn, Tempelstr. 2-4, 6 pm, (0228) 213560
  • Young Stars: Elena Harsányi (vocals) and Toni Ming Geiger (piano); Works from Beethoven, Schubert and Schönberg, Kammermusiksaal Beethoven-Haus,Bonngasse 24-26, 6 pm, (0228) 981750

REGION

  • Strawberry and asparagus fest: With live music, a program for the kids, and small animals for children to pet, Krewelshof, Lohmar, An der Burg Sülz, 11 am - 5 pm, (02256) 7156
  • Rhein-Antique market: in the heart of Bad Honnef, at Kirchplatz and in the pedestrian area. The twice yearly event features high quality antiques, art and designer pieces of furniture, jewelry, paintings, porcelain and other unique items. Local cafes are open and invite visitors to enjoy the market atmosphere. 11 am - 6 pm.
  • "Swinging Sunday": Jazz early in the day with Vintage, Waldhotel, Rheinbach, Ölmühlenweg 99, 11 am - 2 pm.
  • Steve Crawford & Sabrina Palm: "Fresh Folk from Scotland", Drehwerk 17|19, Wachtberg, Töpferstr. 17-19, 7 pm, (02225) 7081719

COLOGNE

  • The Marriage of Figaro: From W.A. Mozart; in Italian with German subtitles, Oper im Staatenhaus, Rheinparkweg 1, 6pm

Sampling of Exhibitions in Bonn and surrounds:

  • International Museum Day -- Exhibition opening: "verNETZT" (well-connected):group exhibition, Exhibition hall of the Junges Forum Kunst, Siegburg, Luisenstr. 80, 3 pm, (02241) 2085120
  • 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
  • Open Atelier in the Art Works KHB: 11 artists open their ateliers and show their works; Information: , Kunstwerk KHB,Bonn-Beuel, Buchenweg 27, 5 - 9 pm Sat.
  • Exhibition "Pas de deux": Glass, pictures and objects from Martina Zilles and Detlef Tanz, 10 am-12 pm and 2 - 5 pm, Fri. , Glass museum Rheinbach, Rheinbach, Himmeroder Wall 6, (02226) 917500
  • 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): Hans-Arp-Allee 1, 53424 Remagen, (02228) 94250
  • Bundeskunsthalle Exhibitions: Comics! Mangas! Graphic Novels! and more, a current listing can be found on the (English) Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4., (0228) 91710
  • Deutsches Museum Bonn: A current listing can be found on the website: (English) Bad Godesberg, Ahrstr. 45, 10am - 6pm, (0228) 302255For more information on children’s programmes: (0228) 302 256,
  • Kunstmuseum: A current listing can be found (English).Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 11am-6pm, (0228) 776260
  • LVR Landesmuseum: A current listing can be found here: (English).Colmanstr. 14-16, (0228) 2070351

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • “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: or on the Amerika Haus website, admission is free.
  • 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).
  • Cinemas offering English-language movies: 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.
  • Kinopolis, Moltkestr. 7-9, Bad Godesberg:
  • Woki cinema, Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz 1-7, Bonn:
  • Brotfabrik, Kreuzstrasse 16, Bonn-Beuel:
  • Metropolis, Ebertplatz 19, Cologne:
  • Odeon-Lichtspieltheater, Severinstraße 81, Cologne:
  • Or check out this site tap in your location and then select the OV Original Version.

Sports:

  • Bonn Capitals: Bonn’s baseball team, home games at the Rheinaue field. For more information and schedule, please visit their website at:
  • 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: or purchased by calling (0228) 50 20 14

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