GENEVA, Switzerland – After a six months hiatus, I am back with a new selection of what’s on in Geneva and surroundings this January-February.
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- Concerts & Other Performing Arts
- Classical Music Concerts
- Exhibits (indoor & outdoor) and Conferences
- Food and Drink / Markets / Happenings
- Geneva Latina
- Kids & Families
- Sports
- Plan ahead
Concerts & Other Performing Arts, Film Festivals, DJ Shows (mapping)
- 17-31 January: Human Rights Film Festival in Haute Savoie, France.
- 20 January: Giselle. Ballet, ages 8 and up. In Monthey.
- 20 January: Charlie Winston, in Annecy.
- 22-31 January: Black Movie film festival. Independent films from all over the world; includes some films for kids as well.
- 28 January: Tom Waits alternative hommage. A bizarre tribute band mixes theatre, music and a whole lot of coolness.
- 28 January: Jazz concert at the Batiment des forces motrices.
- 29 January: ballet, the Nutcracker by the Russian National Opera.
- 29 Jan-14 Feb: Antigel Festival. The coolest of all francophone alternative fests in Geneva. Concerts, exhibits, performance art, mapping, roller disco… even wine tasting.
Classical Music Concerts
- 17 January: Le Motet de Genève.
- 21 January: The Symphony Orchestra of India, the only Indian classical music orchestra in concert in Geneva.
- 24 January: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.
- 30 January: Yodel Alphüttli concert in Carouge.
Exhibits (indoor & outdoor) and Conferences
- 20 Jan-21 February: Havana photo exhibit by Didier Jordan.
- 23-31 January: Hot Air Balloon Festival.
- 28-31 January: ArtGenève. Geneva’s version of ArtBasel.
Food & Drink / Markets / Happenings
- 22-24 January: Tattoo artists convention in Lignon, Geneva.
- 28 January: Afterwork at the MAH museum. Drinks and art after work.
- 23 January: winter Warmer Party.
- 12 February: Afterwork at the MAH museum. Drinks and art after work.
- 12-13 February: Geneva Street Food Winter Market.
Geneva Latina
- 22-23 March: Grupo Compay Segundo from Cuba.
- 24 March: Prince Royce, Fulanito, Jay Santos in concert in Zurich. Bachata and more bachata.
- 26 April: Romeo Santos in concert in Geneva.
Kids & Family Activities
- 15-17 January: Disney on Ice in Geneva.
- 21-24 January: Domestic Animal Expo in Carouge.
- 22-31 January: Black Movie film festival. Independent films from all over the world; includes kids films.
- 23 January: Ecolint Primary School open house
- 10, 17, 24 February: free “snowskate” courses.
- 13 February: Carnavaul aux Bains. The Bains de Paquis is all about the kids.
Sports
- 15-16 Jan: Indoor football tournament, FC Champel.
- 22-24 January: International Swimming Championship. At Piscine de Vernets.
- 16 Jan-26 Feb: Geneve-Servette hockey team plays at home. Puck and black eyes not included.
- 23 Jan & 6 Feb: Disco on Ice. This is teen (& young adults) central.
- 23 January: Antigel Run. Part of the Antigel Festival.
- 25 January: Try out for the GS cheerleading squat!
- 29 Jan-14 Feb: Antigel Festival. Check some of the sporting/alternative activities in offer.
- 30-31 January: Swiss youth table tennis championship.
- 30-31 January: Water Polo tournament at Piscine des Vernets.
- Until February: Ice skating around Lake Geneva.
- 20 February: Full moon snowshoeing.
Save the Date:
- 13 February: Tropical Eve in Carouge.
- 4-13 March: Int Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva.
- 19 March: Hommage to Joe Cocker, Annecy.
- 24 March: Prince Royce, Fulanito, Jay Santos in concert in Zurich. Bachata and more bachata.
- 10 April: Kendji Girac in concert. ¿Bailamos?
- 13 May: The Simon and Garfunkel Story. Directly from the West End.
- 22 May: Flashdance, the Musical. It’s a full on 80’s revival.
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