Was ist los? — KMC Cultural Highlights, April 21, 2017

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

Performing arts:

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern:

• “Die Csárdásfuerstin,” an operetta by Emmerich Kálmán, in German, 7:30 p.m. today (for the last time).

• “Beben,” a play in German by Maria Milisavljevic, 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 28, May 5, 11 and 17.

• Komoedie im Dunkeln,” comedy in the dark, a play by Peter Shaffer, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and May 9.

• “Neda – Der Ruf,” an opera by Irani composer Nader Mashayekhi, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, May 3 and 20.

• “Dogville,” a play by Lars von Trier, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Thursday.

• “Zyklus,” a dance performance by James Sutherland with music by Benjamin Britten, Philip Glass and Samuel Barber, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, May 17, 25, and 6 p.m. May 14.

• “Anatevka,” Fiddler on the Roof, a musical by Jerry Bock, in German, 7:30 p.m. April 29, May 12, 27, and 3 p.m. May 21.

For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• Swiss & Die Andern present punk, rock, rap, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €20.

• Mike Singer performs pop, rap, electro, 6 p.m Saturday. Tickets cost €30.

• Megaloh presents rap and hip hop, 7:45 p.m. April 28. Tickets cost €26.

• The band Yakou Tribe presents jazz, 8 p.m. May 3. Tickets cost €17.

• Singer Pohlmann presents rock, pop and folk, 8 p.m. May 5. Tickets cost €24.

• Marvin Game presents hip hop and rap, 8 p.m. May 6. Tickets cost €19.40.

• Chakuza and Bizzy Montana present rap and hip hop, 8 p.m. May 12. Tickets cost €27.50.

• No Music in K-town with the bands Xynthia, Myths of Medea, Pray for Sanity, Defy the Laws of Tradition presenting metal, 8 p.m. May 13. Tickets cost €7.

For more information, visit
www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The German State Philharmonics Rheinland-Pfalz present works by Evard Grieg, Aribert Reimann and Ernest Chausson, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €17, €23 and €26.

• The Pfalztheater Orchestra presents a musical trip to Hungary with operetta melodies by Emmerich Kálmán, Ferenc Erkel, Johannes Brahms and Zoltán Kodály, 5 p.m. April 30. Tickets cost €12, €18, €23 and €26.

• Acelga Quintett presents works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Danzi, Samuel Barber and Carl Nielsen, 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets cost €14, €20 and €25.

For tickets, call the tourist information office at 0631-365-2317.

JUZ (Youth Center), Steinstrasse 47, Kaiserslautern:

• JA!ZZVEAU Kaiserslautern presents Ro Gebhardt and Band playing pop, jazz and funk, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost €7.50.

For details, visit www.juz-kl.de.
    Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:
    • The winner of the British Blues Award 2014, 2015 and 2106,
Aynsely Lister,  is guest in the Acous-tic Lounge with a solo gig,
8 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets cost €17.
    • Dinner with criminal story, “Mord an Bord, Mylord,” 7:30 p.m. May 5. The dinner consists of four courses. Cost is €69.

For details, call 06371-592-220 or visit www.hausdesbuergers.de.

Landstuhl Stadthalle:

• “Martinus Luther,” a play by John von Dueffel, in German with live music, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32.

• The duo Nimm 2 presents renowned songs, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €12.

For more information and tickets, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:
    • “Handbagged,” a comedy by Moira Buffini, in English, to April 30. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays. For details, visit www.english-theatre.org.
     Nationaltheater Mannheim, Am Goetheplatz:
    • “Gesicht der Nacht,” choreographies by Frank Fannar Pederson from Iceland and Stephan Toss, 7:30 p.m. April 28.

• “Aida,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, 7 p.m. April 30.

For more information, visit
www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.
    Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:
    • “Othello,” a drama by Willliam Shakespeare, in German, 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. today, April 28.

• “Der Liebestrank,” an opera by Gaetano Donizetti, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. For details, visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de or call 0681-3092-486.

Miscellaneous:

• Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park) with flower shows, lego display, exhibitions, water playground, miniature golf court. Special events: Sunday: Protestant worship service, 11 a.m. in willow church. April 29 to May 1: Medieval market in Neumuehlepark. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to Oct. 31. For details, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

• Kaiserslautern, city hall, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, annual DODEA art display with works by students, through May 4.

• Ramstein, spring and herbal market with music, children’s activities, flea market, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Saarbruecken, Saarmesse (An der Saarlandhalle 1), Home and Garden Fair with more than 140 exhibitors, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €6; children under 12 are free. For details, visit www.saarmesse.de.
Flea markets:

• Kaiserslautern, Globus, Merkurstrasse, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne),
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

• Bad Duerkheim, Saline (salt-works, Gutleutstrasse 48), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

• Pirmasens, fair area, Zeppelinstrasse 1, flea market for females,
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.