Around the region May 2017

WHEN & WHERE?	WHAT?
Throughout May Argelès-sur-Mer	Les enfants de la mer.
Throughout May Les Aspres	Le Printemps des Aspres.
Sunday 30th April – Monday 1st May Eglise des Dominicaines, Perpignan	Indigènes Wine Salon.
Monday 1st Across the region	Fête du Travail and Fête du Muguet.
Monday 1st Rodes	Salte Rocs. In this technical trail running competition, athletes will cover a 16km circuit with over 850m of altitude change and only one refreshment stand on the Ropidera plateau. 10€. Registration at Place Major from 7.30am. Find out more info on the Facebook page.
Tuesday 2nd 8.30pm Palais des Congrès, Perpignan	Barbara H. Blues.
Wednesday 3rd 7pm Cinéma Castillet, Perpignan	Ciné-debate. Film screening of the original, English version of ‘Emily Dickenson: A Quiet Passion’, followed by a bilingual (French & English!) discussion. 7€. Website.
Thursday 4th 9am – 12pm Mas des Capellans, Saint Cyprien	Yoga Open Day. Discover the benefits of postural and balance-adapted chair yoga with an open day organised by local association, Latitude Yoga. Call 04 68 37 25 02 for more info.
Thursday 4th 8.30pm Palais des Congrès, Perpignan	Big Band Garonne.
Friday 5th 6.45pm Salle Marcel Oms, Alenya	Entourloupes. A theatre performance of 3 fables: a traditional Yiddish faery tale, a Romany gypsy tale and a revisited classic from Hans Christian Anderson. 5€. Call 04 68 22 54 56 for info and reservations.
Friday 5th 9am Atelier Terre Mosaïque, Canet en Roussillon	Mosaic Workshop. Discover the art of mosaics with this initmate workshop (3/4 people). Contact Dany Pongy for information and registration: danymp@orange.fr
Friday 5th 9pm C’est Quand le Bonheur, Vernet les Bains	Concert JBJ. Free rock concert, performing English and French rock favourites. Free entry. Restaurant reservations available. Call 04 68 96 43 37 for more info.
Friday 5th – Tuesday 9th Palais des Expositions, Perpignan	Foire aux Expos. The big collectors exhibition event is back. This year’s theme: Cuba. Decorations, photographs, music, videos and many other original collectors’ items from over 400 exhibitors in the giant 20,000m² exhibition hall. Website.
Saturday 6th Théâtre de la Mer, Canet en Roussillon	La Canétoise. Charity fun run with local association CouRire66. 8km run, 5km beach walk, 1km kids’ race. Registration on the day. Call 06 27 89 25 43 for more info.
Saturday 6th 4pm Eglise Anglicane, Vernet les Bains	Choral Concert. The 25 talented members of local choir, Alegria, perform a varied repertoire, spanning Catalonia, Basque country, the Mediterranean, Ireland and even Zulu Africa! Free entry. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.
Saturday 6th 6pm Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan	Live Superleague: Catalan Dragons vs. Leeds Rhinos. Visit their website or find out more here.
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th Parc des Sports, Perpignan	National Skateboarding Championships. Spills and thrills from some of the country’s best skateboarders. Website.
Sunday 7th 7am – 4pm Parking opposite Joa Casino, Saint Cyprien	Nautical Equipment Exchange. Buy, sell and swap all things nautical. Call 04 68 37 25 02 for more info.
Sunday 7th 9am – 12pm Pôle Nautique, Canet en Roussillon	Classic Car Rally. Organised by RVA66.
Sunday 7th 2.15pm Stade Aimé Giral, Perpignan	USAP vs. Béziers. Website.
Sunday 7th 4pm Eglise Anglicane, Vernet les Bains	Carte Blanche for Hugues di Francesco. Music inspired by the poetry of Perpignan poet, Albert Bausil. Expect a distinct Mediterranean jazz flavour. 8€. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for info and reservations.
Sunday 7th – Monday 8th Canet en Roussillon	Fête de la Victoire.
Monday 8th 3pm Ille sur Tet	Bal du 8 Mai. Celebrate the Fête de la Victoire with a quaint thé dansant. Music performed by Arlequin.
Monday 8th 3pm Halle des Sports, Thuir	Sardanes. Concert and 6 sardanes. 7€ (no reservation required). Call 04 68 53 56 65 for more info.
Tuesday 9th 8.30pm Palais des Congrès, Perpignan	Les Franglaises.
Wednesday 10th 3.30pm- 5.30pm Ille sur Tet	Catalan Cooking Workshops. Website.
Friday 12th 5.30pm Médiathèque, Laroque des Albères	Seed bank and Grain exchange. Bring along your seeds and swap them with other enthusiasts. Discuss and learn from permaculture specialists. Call 04 68 95 41 47 for more info.
Friday 12th 6pm Théâtre Jean Piat, Canet en Roussillon	Conference: Picasso-Giacometti. Conference on the little-known friendship between these two greats by the co-curator of the Musée Picasso, Virginie Perdrisot (in French!). Free entry. Call 04 68 86 72 60 for more info.
Saturday 13th 8pm Salle Marcel Oms, Alenya	Micheline. An intergenerational representation of exile as lived and experienced by 3 women; grandmother, mother and daughter. Particularly relevant as it is based around the Retirada. 10€. Call 04 68 22 54 56 for info and reservations.
Saturday 13th 8.30pm Salle Ferdinand Buisson, Argelès Village	Springtime Concert. Free choral concert from André Dunyach and the Cantaires d’Argelès-sur-Mer. Call 04 68 81 15 85 for more info.
Saturday 13th 8.30pm Théatre des Aspres, Thuir	Grand Spectacle Folklorique. The association, Els Dansaires Catalans, presents its end-of-year performance. 6€ (no reservation required). Website.
Saturday 13th 9pm Grand Stade les Capellans, Saint Cyprien	22nd Festival Radio Sing Star. Regional singing competition in hommage to la chanson française. Live auditions (a capella, with instrument or backing recording) followed by jury deliberation, prize giving and closing concert. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more information.
Saturday 13th 9pm Salle de l’Union, Céret	Jazzèbre: Lalala Napoli. Singer and accordionist performing Naples-inspired fantastical jazz from François Casteillo. Website.
Saturday 13th 9pm C’est Quand le Bonheur, Vernet les Bains	Concert Chris the Cat. Blues, rock and country concert from a talented multi-instrumentalist. Free entry. Restaurant reservations available. Call 04 68 96 43 37 for more info.
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th Espace Jean Carrère, Argelès-sur-Mer	Salon de Maison. A weekend salon for all your home needs and questions: estate agents, building & renovations, decoration & interior design, garden, finance etc. Free entry. Call 04 68 81 15 85 for more info.
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th Ille sur Tet	Course de Côte des Orgues. Car rally race through the stunning landscape of the Orgues. Website.
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th Forteresse de Salses	Les Historiades.
Saturday 13th – Sunday 21st Girona	Girona Flower Festival.
Sunday 14th Banyuls-sur-Mer	Fête des Fleurs et Jardins.
Sunday 14th Céret	Cavallada.
Sunday 14th Palau del Vidre	Fishing competition. Sign up at the fishing hut in town.
Sunday 14th 10am – 1pm Pont du chemin de fer, Céret	Bungee jumping. Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the railway bridge. Call 05 62 92 33 47 for info and reservations.
Sunday 14th 3pm Place Méditerranée, Canet en Roussillon	Sardanes.
Sunday 14th 5pm – 7pm Argelès-sur-Mer	Fête des voisins. Get to know your neighbours with various meet-ups across town and a free apéritif at the port. Call 04 68 81 15 85 for more info.
Sunday 14th 5.30pm Chapelle de Juhègues, Torreilles	Concert Jeanne d’Arc. Local association, Madrigalis performs a a free choral and instrumental concert of classical music from the 16th century to modern day. Call 04 68 28 41 10 for more info.
Thursday 4th 9am – 12pm Mas des Capellans, Saint Cyprien	Yoga Open Day. Discover the benefits of Hatha yoga and learn improved breathing techniques with an open day organised by local association, Latitude Yoga. Call 04 68 37 25 02 for more info.
Tuesday 16th Laroque des Albères	Organised group trip to Girona Flower Festival. Call Martine on 06 89 09 53 85 for info and reservations.
Tuesday 16th 7.45pm L’Anthropo, Perpignan	Jams Session Jazz. Does exactly what it says on the tin: amateurs and professionals are invited on stage t jam and improvise their interpretation of jazz. Call 04 68 08 60 00 for more info.
Wednesday 17th 5pm – 8pm Mairie, Céret	Pâtisserie Competition. As part of the town’s infamous cherry festival, take part in the Great Céret Bake Off, complete with jury decisions. Sign up at the Office de Tourisme. Kid’s contest 5pm – 6.30pm. Adult’s contest 6.30pm – 8pm. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.
Wednesday 17th – Sunday 21st Across the region	Fête de la Nature.
Friday 19th Maureillas las Illas	Sardanes. Call 04 68 87 52 52 for more info.
Saturday 20th Across the region	Open night at museums.
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st Céret	Cherry Festival, Céret
Saturday 20th Prats de Mollo	Sardane Competition. 7 Sardanes, 3 prizes and a festive, communal meal to round of the day. Call 04 68 39 70 83
Saturday 20th Espace des Frênes, Thuir	Grande Romeria. A festive afternoon of Flamenco rhythms and culture from Seville, including a giant, communal paëlla. 18€. Website.
Saturday 20th Torreilles	Journée Citoyenne. Local residents come together for a day of citizenship. Interactive workshops will encourage a cleaner, healthier, happier life for everyone. Call 04 68 28 32 02 for more info.
Saturday 20th 6pm Eglise Anglicane, Vernet les Bains	Chorole Rodone. Sacred music concert. Free entry. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.
Saturday 20th 8.30pm	Concert Oliboscar. Charity concert by the Voice Kids & Co (laureat dancers from the casting). Proceeds donated to Unicef. 16€. Buy tickets here.
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st Hôtel des Vignes, Rivesaltes	Weekend Flamenco.
Sunday 21st 7pm Cinémea Jaurès, Argelès-sur-Mer	Les Musicales d’Argelès.
Wednesday 24th – Sunday 28th Grand Stade les Capellans, Saint Cyprien	Salon du bien-être et de la forme. 4 days and over 50 exhibitors offering information and advice to keep you feeling your best. 2€. Programme available from the Office de Tourisme (04 68 21 01 33).
Thursday 25th Montesquieu des Albères	Sardanes.
Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th Ille sur Tet	7th Chess Festival. Website.
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th Canet en Rousillon	L’Effet Mer Festival.
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th Perpignan	TILT Festival.
Thursday 25th – Monday 29th Préau de Saint André	Biennial Ceramics Festival. Exhbition and cooking demonstration using the traditional Japanese raku-yaki. Call 04 68 89 04 85 for more info.
Saturday 27th Palau del Vidre	Commando Xtreme. 8km and more than 25 obstacles will test the physical and mental toughness of competitors. Contact the organisors by email to sign up of for more info tsa66@hotmail.com
Saturday 27th Square Bir Hakeim, Perpignan	Espadrille Throwing Championships.
Saturday 27th 8.30pm Théâtre Jean Piat, Canet en Roussillon	Deux Vents Deux Scènes. Local association, Deux Vents Deux Scènes, performs its first show with guest artists, Yang Yang (violin) and Vicor Garringuenc (piano). 8€. Call 04 68 86 72 60 for info and reservations.
Saturday 27th 8.30pm Salle de l’Union, Céret	Frida. Theatrical hommage to the fascinating and radical artist, Frida Kahlo. 15€. Call 04 68 81 51 52 for info and reservations.
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th Amélie-les-Bains	Vallespir Skyrace.
Sunday 28th Across the region	Fête des Mères. Mothering Sunday in France comes around later than in England. So why not do it twice? Mum’s are worth it!
Sunday 28th 11am – 6pm Argelès-sur-Mer	Retro Attitude. Classic car parade, retro/vintage market and other entertainment. Call 04 68 81 15 85 for more info.
Sunday 28th 4pm Place Louis Blasi, Torreilles	Diada Catalana. Celebrate the Catalan culture with a day of traditional entertainment and Sardanes. Call 0612516155. for more info.
Sunday 28th 5pm Eglise Anglicane, Vernet les Bains	Concert Philippe Cornier. Guitar maestro performs pieces from the infamous Concerto d’Aranjuez and other Spanish guitar greats. 12€. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for info and reservations.
Monday 29th 6pm Stage Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan	Live Superleague: Catalan Dragons vs. Hull FC. Visit their website or find out more here.
Wednesday 31st 7pm Patio des Métiers d’Art Saint Roch, Céret	Concert Roland Engel. Choral concert from vocal trio lead by Roland Engel. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.
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