Event tips from Luxembourg's cultural landscape for December: from festive and artistic events at Mudam and KulturFabrik, to film screenings at the Cinémathèque and workshops at Studio Scuro and Grand Théâtre.
In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda owns a bar that serves as a meeting place for the gay, drag, and transgender scenes. Gonda is in a relationship with Leda, the bar's manager. When young Eddie begins a passionate affair with Gonda, it sparks Leda's jealousy, unaware of another kind of story unfolding between them.
(!) vostFR
Full price: 3,70 € | Kulturpass and reductions available
Wednesday 04 December, 19:30, Cinémathèque
Tiles from the Levant are just one of the many traditional crafts in the region that enable people to preserve their cultural heritage and bring it to fruition in new creative ways. This workshop has been created to highlight this rich culture and give us a space to reflect on non-Western art. Through a collaboration between studio scuro, déi aner and waassermeloun, this unique workshop is able to see the day. Spaces are limited so if you want to register, send an email to dei.aner.media@gmail.com
Saturday 07 December, 14:00, Studio Scuro
If you're looking for an opportunity to do your holiday shopping while supporting local designers, look no further! @shareandcreate.lu is organising one in Hollerich, with a wide range of different stalls where you can buy prints, homemade jewellery, candles and many other handmade surprises. And when you're there, if you don't find anything to your taste, you can always head for the Argintenian foodtruck or have a gluehwein.
Sunday 08 December, 10:30-18:00, Foundry (38 route d'Esch, L-1470
@shareandcreate.lu
A central figure in the Berlin electronic music scene which coalesced around the Tresor club and label, Moritz von Oswald helped initiate and develop the famous Berlin-Detroit-Chicago axis, collaborating with path-breaking artists across the Atlantic such as Juan Atkins, Eddie ‘Flashin’ Fowlkes, Jeff Mills and many others. As half of both Maurizio, and Basic Channel/Rhythm & Sound, he transformed this new sound in respectively minimal and dub-inflected directions, originating traditions in electronic music that continue to this day.
Over the last decade, von Oswald has branched out into more experimental and improvisational contexts: a landmark release for Deutsche Grammophon in which he was commissioned alongside Carl Craig to recompose music from Ravel, and Mussorgsky; a critically acclaimed collaboration with Norwegian jazz trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer and continued recorded and live work as The Moritz von Oswald Trio with Laurel Halo and Heinrich Köberling; previous iterations included collaboration with Max Loderbauer, Vladislav Delay and legendary Afro-beeat pioneer, Tony Allen.
Full price : 10€ | Reductions available
Sunday 08 December, 15:00-16:00, Mudam
@ Moritz von Oswald
“For several weeks, women—heroines—entrusted me with their lives and their words. Our shared need to break the silence and indifference surrounding domestic violence and its many faces. [...] This is what you are about to read.” - Perrine Le Querrec.
Both documentary and poetic, this hard-hitting text by Perrine Le Querrec, published by La Contre Allée, almost physically conveys the sensations and emotions of women who face the brunt of patriarchy. Brought to life by the magnetic actress Elsa Pion, accompanied by the rock-infused, organic, and fiery music of the duo Kapout (Antoine Arlot and Romain Aweduti), this powerful and visceral performance, directed by Perrine Maurin, carries a profoundly important message of resistance.
LES PATRIES IMAGINAIRES
Based in Nancy, this company has been developing projects rooted in reality since 2003, drawing their vitality from an intimate connection between director Perrine Maurin and current events. Multidisciplinary in nature, their productions are deeply tied to contemporary writers' texts and driven by a strong sense of commitment.
(!) in French
Friday 13 December, 14:00, KulturFabrik
© Ruben Silozio
Every month, Mudam offers special tours to help everyone understand art better. These tours use simple language that follows European standards for easy reading. This makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the art exhibitions. Whether you know a lot about art or just a little, you’re welcome to join us.
Free (included in the admission to the museum)
Saturday 14 December, 10:00-10:45, Mudam
© Marion Dessard
Winter Party @ Mudam
Enjoy a cosy atmosphere, as the DJs from Black Thunder Collective set the mood outside and grrr4U inside at Mudam Café, savour delicious cocktails prepared by BAC and warm up with comforting soups and ‘Glühwein’ from Café Chiche.
Free entry
Wednesday 18 December, 18:00 – 23:00, Mudam
@ Mudam Luxembourg
Vernissage of “The Way of Liberation” by waassermeloun
The decolonial collective is organising an open exhibition where, thanks to the participation of the city's local establishments, you can take a tour of the city and see different works of art, mainly by Lebanese and Palestinian artists, hanging in the windows. You can visit the exhibition with the help of a map and a QR code that shows you the different steps you need to take to see all the works. More information about this event will be announced soon.
Thursday 19 December, 19:00, Rocas
As part of its visit to the Théâtres de la ville de Luxembourg, the B.Dance company is offering a contemporary tai-chi workshop open to everyone aged 15 and over.
The workshop will combine tai-chi and Chinese martial arts, with the fluidity and musical quality of contemporary dance. An opportunity to discover the company's universe before the performances of Before We Say Goodbye!
Full price: 20€ | Kulturpass and reductions available
Saturday 21 December. 10:00 - 11:30, Grand Théâtre
© Chao Sheng
In Mexico, a lawyer receives an unexpected offer to help a feared cartel boss retire from his business and disappear forever by becoming the woman he’s always dreamed of being.
« Emilia Pérez wins you over by being unabashedly sincere. It takes its mission in all of its various genres - musical, crime thriller, and soap opera - seriously thanks to the committed performances and Audiard’s expressive direction. Nothing is treated as a gag despite the inherent zaniness of the performances. Ultimately, it’s really earnest, above all else. » (The Daily Beast)
« Emilia Pérez emerges as a powerful, unfiltered portrait of someone who challenges several stereotypes at once. That’s a testament to leading lady Karla Sofía Gascón and the audacity of Audiard. » (Variety)
Full price: 3,70 € | Kulturpass and reductions available
Saturday 28 December, 19:00, Cinémathèque
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