Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 8, 2016

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:

• “My Fair Lady,” a musical by Frederick Loewe, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and Jan. 15; and 3 p.m. Jan. 24.

• “Der Barbier von Sevilla,” an opera by Gioacchino Rossini, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 16.

• “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 p.m. Jan. 14, 23 and 31.

• Fourth chamber concert features works by Beethoven, Andres, Debussy, Koetsier, Duvernoy, Franz Strauss, Dauprat and Singer, 11 a.m. Jan. 17.

• “Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Wolfe,” who’s afraid of Virgina Wolfe, a play by Edward Albee, in German, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 22.

• “Eugen Onegin” an opera by Peter Tschaikowski, in Russian, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 27.

• “Everyman,” a rock mystery with the progressive metal band Vanden Plas, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

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

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• German rapper Majoe presents hip hop and rap, 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets cost €25.

• The Bernard Allison Group performs blues, rock, soul and funk, 8 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets cost €24.

• The duet Mrs. Greenbird presents country, folk, pop, 8 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets cost €22.

• The band Blues Caravan presents blues, 8 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets cost €17.

For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• Jazz Stage meets a surprise star, 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Tickets cost €14.

• German Radio Philharmonics Saarbruecken Kaiserslautern present talented musicians from the young classical scene, 5 p.m. Jan. 17. Ticket prices range from €12 to €25.

• Concert a la carte with violoncello player Alexander Bouzlov presenting “Love, War and Peace,” music from Antonin Dvorak and Robert Schumann, 1 p.m. Jan. 21. Lunch will be offered at noon. Tickets cost €21 with lunch and €12 without lunch.

• Artemis Quartett presents works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Evard Grieg, 8 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets cost €14, €19 and €24.

• German State Philharmonics Rheinland-Pfalz present works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Georges Bizet, 8 p.m. Jan. 29. Tickets cost €17, €22 and €25.

For more information, tickets, or to register for lunch, call the Kaiserslautern Tourist Information office at 0631-365-2317.

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:

• Chris Thompson & Mads Eriksen Band present 35 songs from a 40-year musical career, 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Tickets cost €30 to €36.

• The Symphony Orchestra of the Kaiserslautern County presents a New Year’s concert , 5 p.m. Jan. 17. Tickets cost from €26 to €32.

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

Landstuhl Stadthalle:

• “The Beauty and the Beast,” a musical, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23 to €32.

• Volker Klimmer & Djulia present unforgettable songs from The Great American Songbook, 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets cost €12.

For more information, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de or call 06371-92340.

Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:

• “Don Giovanni,” an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 27.

• “Platee,” a ballet opera by Jean-Philippe Rameau, in French, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 22 and 30.

For details, call 0681-3092-486 or visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de.

Nationaltheater Mannheim, am Goetheplatz:

• “La Juive,” an opera by Fromental Halevy, in French, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 and 28.

• “Alpha – Omega,” a dance by Kevin O’Day with music by John King, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

For more infomration, visit www.nationaltheater-mannheim.de.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:

• “The Life,” a musical by David Newman, Ira Gasman and Cy Coleman, through Feb. 16. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Miscellaneous:

• Kaiserslautern, event hall, Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, ice-skating rink open to Feb. 14. Daily hours are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. daily; Fridays and Saturdays open until 10 p.m.

For more information, visit www. kl-on-ice.de.

• Kaiserslautern, Pfalzgalerie Museum, special exhibition showcases still life photos by Vera Mercer, through April 3. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.

For more information, visit www.mpk.de.

• Siegelbach, knut fest (fest to dispose of Christmas trees with throwing of Christmas tree contest), 2 p.m. Saturday; burning of trees at 6 p.m.

• Voelklingen, Voelklinger Huette (former ironworks), “The Skull. Icon. Myth. Cult,” showcases about 150 human skulls from stone age until today, through May 16. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.voelklinger-huette.org.

Flea markets:

• Mehlingen, Abtstrasse 25a, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

• Bad Duerkheim, Saline (saltworks, Gutleutstrasse 48), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 16.

• Ludwigshafen, Jacob-von-Lavale-Platz (train station back entrance), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

• Speyer, Burgstrasse 29 (train cargo area), 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.