Around the region June 2017

WHEN & WHERE?	WHAT?
Throughout June Argelès-sur-Mer	Les enfants de la mer.
Thursday 1st 6pm Galerie les Hospices, Canet en Roussillon	Guitar Concert. Self-taught Canadian singer/song-writer, Gary Widland performs original compositions and meditative interpretations of cinematic pieces accompanied by Perpignan singers, IRVEM. Free entry. Call 04 68 86 72 60 for info.
Thursday 1st 7.30pm Cirque Medrano, Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Mister France.
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th Casa Musicale, Perpignan	Ida y Vuelta.
Saturday 3rd Centre Plage, Canet en Roussillon	Les Bojos.
Saturday 3rd 12pm – 4pm Place Rodin, Saint Cyprien	Giant Picnic. Bring along your picnic baskets and join in a giant, communal BBQ. With an aperitif offered by the town council and musical entertainment throughout, it’s sure to a very pleasant way to pass the afternoon. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info.
Saturday 3rd 8pm Salle Polyvalent, Vernet les Bains	Fiesta Latino. Argentinian photography exhibition followed by meal (chili con carne) and musical entertainment. Contact chicosdelsol@noa@orange.fr for info and reservations.
Saturday 3rd 8.30pm Théâtre des Aspres, Thuir	Fuego y Pasion. A Flamenco gala performance full of vibrant colours and Spanish passion. 12€. Call 04 68 53 49 19 for info and reservations.
Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th Ille sur Têt	Apiculture. Discover the fascinating and critical world of bee-keeping with this 2 day workshop. Call 04 68 84 07 85 for info and reservations.
Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th Across the region	Bienvenue à la ferme.
Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Salon du Modélisme.
Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan	Perpignan Game Show. The “Geek” event of the summer- video games, manga, science-fiction and much more besides. Website.
Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th Port Saint Cyprien	Classic VW Rally.
Sunday 4th Canet en Roussillon	Bouteilles à la mer.
Sunday 4th 5pm Esplanade Charles Trenet, Argelès sur Mer	Duo Argelès-Collioure. Traditional folk dancing.
Sunday 4th – Sunday 11th Across the region	Caravane du desman.
Monday 5th 10.30am Ermitage Notre Dame de Coral, Prats de Mollo	Pilgrimage. Communal walk to the hermitage for Mass. Followed by Sardane and meal. Call 04 68 39 70 83 for more info.
Monday 5th 1pm-8pm Théâtre de la Mer, Canet en Roussillon	Fitdays Family Triathlon. For kids born between 2005-2011, take part in the family-friendly triathlon: 20m swim/1km bike circuit/250m run. Medals and refreshments for all participants. Want to get involved too? Sign up to the family relay! More info on the website.
Monday 5th – Sunday 11th Dôme, Port Vendres	Art Vermeille International.
Friday 9th 8pm Eglise, Saint André	Gospel Concert. Argeles Gospel singers perform a concert in the fabulous acoustics of the church. 5€. Call 04 68 89 04 85 for more info.
Friday 9th – Saturday 10th Maury	Voix des Femmes.
Friday 9th – Sunday 11th Théâtre de la Mer, Canet en Roussillon	FISE Xperience. Expect spills and thrills galore at the international Extreme Sports Festival. The best BMX and skateboard competitors will perform tricks and stunts that will leave you speechless. You can even have a go yourself if think you’re hard enough?! Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info.
Saturday 10th 10am – 6pm Place de la Sardane, Perpignan	Fête Catalane. The brotherhood of the Catalan snail (!!) hosts a day of Catalan festivities, including traditional BBQ with meat and snails, music and dancing and a puppet show. Entertainment is free, meal to be paid on arrival. Call 04 68 66 30 30 for more info.
Saturday 10th 11am Médiathèque Jean Ferrat, Argelès sur Mer	Faites de la Musique. Free concert from the André Dunyach choir. Call 04 68 81 42 73 for more info.
Saturday 10th Foyer Municipal, Maureillas Las Illas	Harmonie Cérétane. Harmonic concert. Call 04 68 87 52 52 for more info.
Saturday 10th 10am Vallée des Garrotxes	La Belle Rouge.
Saturday 10th 10.30am Médiathèque, Torreilles	Grainothèque. Inauguration of the ongoing seed exchange project.
Saturday 10th 6pm Stade Aimé Giral, Perpignan	Superleague: Catalan Dragons vs. Huddersfield Giants. Website.
Saturday 10th 8.30pm Cathédrale Saint Jean Baptiste, Perpignan	Choir Concert of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Includes soloists from the Prague Opera and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Call 06 66 12 21 12 for more info.
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th Le Lydia, Le Barcarès	Festival of Crime, Fantasy and Adventure Novels. Aboard the Lydia in Port Barcarès, discover exhibitions, conferences and debates around the best in French crime, fantasy and adventure literature. Take part in a murder mystery, complete with 1930s fancy dress and a sumptuous on-board buffet dinner (20€). Call 04 68 86 16 56 for more info.
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th Port Argelès sur Mer	Les Nautiques.
Sunday 11th Mas Cabanids, Maureillas	Mas Cabanids Summer Open Day.
Sunday 11th Perpignan	Perpignan Marathon.
Sunday 11th 9am – 6pm Parking Joa Casino, Saint Cyprien	Porsche Rally. Assembly of the fastest and finest. Parade leaves at 9am (due back via the port at 11.45am). Stands and entertainment all day. Website.
Sunday 11th 5pm Place de la Cellera, Thuir	Si la Cellera m’était contée. Mythical, traditional Catalan folk dancing.
Thursday 15th – Wednesday 21st Perpignan	PAD Festival.
Friday 16th 8pm Centro Espagnol, Perpignan	Swing on a Platter.
Friday 16th 8.30pm Grand Hôtel Thermal de la Preste, Prats de Mollo	Danseurs Catalans. Traditional dance performance. Call 04 68 87 55 00 for more info.
Saturday 17th Rotonde des Caves Ecoiffier, Alenya	Summer exhbition opening. Two young painters, Emilie Duman and Angélique Laplace, will kick off the summer exhibition season with their collections Strange Days and On the road. Exhibitions open until 6th July. Call 04 68 22 54 56 for more info.
Saturday 17th 10am – 11am Port de Saint Cyprien	Saint Cyp Navigue. Wave them off and welcome them back at this annual sailing event. Call 04 68 21 07 98 for more info.
Saturday 17th 4pm Place de la République, Argelès sur Mer	Musical Circuit. Starting with the percussion, follow the band as they travel the streets, collection sections as they go. Find the trumpets under the magnolia opposite the cinema, the clarinets in front of the foyer de l’amitié, the flutes on avenue de la Liberté etc. Eventually, the whole band will come together for a harmonic concert at Place de la République.
Saturday 17th 8.30pm Halle des Sports, Torreilles	Dance Gala. End of season performance from the students of the Génération Dance association. 10€. Call 06 26 56 15 95 for info and reservations.
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th Centre Arlette Franco, Canet en Roussillon	30th International Swim Meet. 20 countries, including French, European and Olympic champions, do battle in the open-air pool. 8€. Call 04 68 86 72 30 for info and reservations.
Sunday 18th Across the region	Fête des Pères. ‘Cos Dads are well worth celebrating!
Sunday 18th 10am – 6pm Jardins de l’anncienne capitainnerie, Saint Cyprien	Lace Making Exhibition. Local association, Les Dentellières, showcase the work they have crafted over the year. Find the exhibition opposite the Joa Casino car park, in Saint Cyprien Port. Call 04 68 21 20 16 for more info.
Sunday 18th 3pm – 6pm Place de Marbre, Saint Cyprien	Music Market. Vintage instruments, vinyl, amps and all things music on offer to buy, sell or swap. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for info.
Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st Cinéma le Castillet, Perpignan	FILAF.
Wednesday 21st Across the region	Fête de la Musique.
Thursday 22nd 2.30pm Prats de Mollo	Birds of Prey. Discover the local birds of prey with a guided tour by an expert from the Réserve Naturelle. Call 04 68 39 70 83 for info and reservations.
Friday 23rd Across the region	Saint Jean.
Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th Perpignan	Festa Major.
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th 9pm Théâtre des Aspres, Thuir	Parfums de Pierres. Contemporary tap dance performance. 10€. Call 06 10 44 58 01 for info and reservations.
Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th Canet Port	Wake Air Contest.
Saturday 24th Argelès-sur-Mer	Swim Run Event.
Saturday 24th 10am – 6pm Perpignan	Batukada Tramuntakada. Live percussion parade through the streets of the town centre.
Saturday 24th Espace Capellans, Torreilles	Ride n Soul. Vintage scooter and vehicle festival, vintage market, food and entertainment. The festival will be brought to a close with a free funk and soul concert at 9pm. Call 04 68 28 41 10 for info.
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th Casa Musicale, Perpignan	Meeting of Styles. International graffiti and street art festival. Live art work, rap battles and plenty of urban culture to keep you ‘cool’. Website
Sunday 25th 6pm – 10pm Site Juhègues, Torreilles	Bal Renaissance. Come and dance to a live concert of talented musicians playing traditional, old instruments. Dance instructors will be on hand to keep you on your toes. Free entry. Call 04 68 08 63 70 for info.
Monday 26th – Thursday 29th Collioure	Piano Festival.
Friday 30th 6pm – 11pm Village des Pêcheurs, Saint Cyprien	Inauguration of the Village des Pêcheurs. A brand new concept for summer, the Village des Pêcheurs will be a hub of entertainment and activity, from morning ’til night throughout July and August. Celebrate the opening night with a music and light show, followed by a BBQ and rock concert. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info.
Friday 30th 9pm Saint André	Carte Blanche for Daniel Tosi.
Friday 30th & Saturday 1st July Argelès sur Mer	Fête des Travailleurs Catalans.
Friday 30th & Saturday 1st July Céret	Las Querencias.
Friday 30th & Saturday 1st July Port Barcarès	Jazz Festival.
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