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SUMMARY:AT A GLANCE August 2016
DESCRIPTION:Around the region August 2016\n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE?\nWHAT?\n\n\n\n\nThroughout August\nFestival de St Cyprien. A celebration of live music throughout the summer. Free entry. Visit their Facebook page or call St Cyprien Tourist Information 04 68 21 01 33.\n\n\nEvery Monday and Wednesday afternoon\nBouledrome\, Saint-André\nPétanque Competition.\n\n\nEvery Thursday 5pm\nLe Palarium\, Place François Arago\, Perpignan\nFood Detectives. A new investigation of the city’s historic centre followed by Catalan pâtisserie tasting (cakes and pastries). 7€. Limitted places. Call 04 68 66 18 92 for reservations.\n\n\nMonday 1st 9pm\nPatio Sant Roch\, Céret\nLittle Big Hat & the Bowlers. Authentic British blues concert. Free entry. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.\n\n\nMonday 1st – Thursday 4th\nPort\, Canet\nPago Juice Tasting. Rehydration is key in this hot weather so make the most of the free juice testing hosted by Pago Juices. Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info.\n\n\nTueday 2nd 9pm\nPlace Leon Gambetta\, Perpignan\nLes Musicales: Sabor de Perpinyà. Gypsy salsa. Pulsating rhythms\, syncopated melodies\, flamenco vocals… a free concert bursting with Catalan spirit. Call 04 68 66 33 18 for more info.\n\n\nTueday 2nd 9.30pm\nEspace Méditerranée\, Canet\nSankara in concert. Free pop-rock concert.\n\n\nTuesday 2nd 5pm\nEglise Saint Etienne\, Ille sur Tet\nOrgan Recital. Ancient and Baroque music performed on the historic organ of the Saint Etienne church. Free entry. Call 04 68 84 02 62 for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 3rd 6pm\nCathédrale Saint Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\n14th International Festival of Bell Ringing. Russian pianist\, organist and bell ringer\, Galina Elshaeva\, performs as part of this free festival. A tour of the 46 piece instrument is available at 3pm\, includes a climb of the 130 steps to the top of the bell tower\, not recommended for those afraid of heights! Call 04 68 66 30 30 for more info.\n\n\n Wednesday 3rd 8pm-11pm\nResidence Port Cipriano\, St Cyprien\nScrabble Tournament. Test your French vocab\, or test the English vocab of the French contestants with an evening of scrabble. Call 06 77 81 98 90 for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 3rd 9.30pm\nPlace Charles Trenet\, Canet Sud\nAbyss in concert. Free pop-rock concert followed by fireworks.\n\n\nWednesday  3rd – Sunday 7th\nThéatre de la Mer\, Canet\nNational Beach Soccer Finals. \n\n\nWednesday 3rd-Monday 15th\nVernet les Bains\nTennis Tournament. Rolland Garros eat your heart out\, Vernet is hosting its own tennis tournament (*disclaimer* Federer will not be taking part). For more info call 04 68 05 59 05.\n\n\nThursday 4th- Friday 5th\nLydia\, Le Barcarès\nNational Petanque Competition. Think you can beat the French at their own game? Well\, you need to be a licensed  member of the Federation Française de Pétanque to take part but if you are\, call 04 68 86 16 56. If not\, enjoy the fierce competition as a spectator.\n\n\nFriday 5th 7.30pm\nPlace de la République\, Thuir\nAccents du Sud.\n\n\nFriday 5th 9.30pm\nSalle de l’Union\, Céret\nBig Band Bluestrings. Free concert from the a jazz orchestra of young\, German musicians. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.\n\n\nFriday 5th 9.30pm\nPlace Maillol\, St Cyprien\nRussian Ballet. An evening of dance performed by the Ensemble d’Etat de Russkiy Sever. Call 04 68 37 41 60 for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 6th\nVernet les Bains\nCanigou Ascent. Feeling adventurous? Up for a challenge? Want to discover the magic of a truly Catalan landmark? Take part in this physically demanding event\, organised by the Club Alpin des Pyrénnées Orientales. Participants must sign up in advance and provide a medical certificate. More info here.\n\n\nSaturday 6th\nThéatre du Verdure\, Saint-André\nBodegas. An evening of good food\, good music and good times for the whole family. Call  04 68 89 04 85 for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 6th 5.30pm\nIlle sur Tet\nValery Orlov. A virtuoso performance of basso-profondo: a deep bass\, strong and resonant\, symbollic of a mysterious and powerful Russia. €12. Call 06 16 49 05 58.\n\n\nSaturday 6th 9.30pm\nParking Ajaccio\, Canet Port\nGrand Brazilian Parade. Calling all movers and shakers: Get in the latino spirit and join this spectacular procession of over 80 dancers. Starting from the port and dancing all the way to Espace Méditerranée. Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 7th 7am\nVernet les Bains\nCanigou Race.\n\n\nSunday 7th 5.15pm\nPort de St Cyprien\nPatrouille de France. The French Red Arrows take to the sky once more for a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics and dare-devil stunts. Call 04 68 37 41 60 for more info. CANCELLED\n\n\nSunday 7th\nLydia\, Le Barcarès\n49th Birthday Party. Known as the region’s answer to the Eiffel Tower\, the Lydia\, this emblematic tourist attraction is celebrating its 49th birthday with an evening of music\, enterainment and fireworks. Call 04 68 86 16 56 for more info.\n\n\nMonday 8th 6.30pm-9pm\nPlace Rodin\, St Cyprien\nGirls Run Summer Tour. If any of the ladies are feeling energetic\, this free\, fun running session could be the perfect way to meet new friends and keep fit. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info. (Sorry guys\, you’ll have to organise your own session- don’t hesitate to let us know and we’ll be sure to publish it or you!)\n\n\nMonday 8th 6pm\nPlace de la République\, Vernet les Bains\nApéro de Terroir. Local producers and vineyards come together to offer the very best in food and drink from the area. €3 per person. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.\n\n\nTuesday 9th 8pm\nAir du Mas\, Canet\nJazz & Wine.\n\n\nWednesday 10th 9pm\nPlace Picasso\, Céret\nEls Mariners del Canigou. Free concert of traditional Catalan songs.\n\n\nThursday 11th 6.30pm-11pm\nPlace de la République\, Vernet les Bains\nLes Harpies. Free concert from this local duo\, covering rock dance\, folk and pop from the 70’s right through to today. Truly something for everyne. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.\n\n\nThursday 11th 9pm\nThéatre de la Mer\, Canet\nTribute Band. Covering all your favourites from the Rolling Stones\, the Police and Queen. Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info.\n\n\nThursday 11th – Friday 12th\nPlace de la République\, Thuir\nAugust Nights.\n\n\nFriday 12th – Saturday 13th 10am-7pm\nPlace du Barri\, Céret\nPottery Market. More of a festival really\, with music\, demonstrations and competitions. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info. \n\n\nSaturday 13th 7pm\nPort Vendres\nHisse et Oh.\n\n\nSaturday 13th 7pm\nCaserne des Pompiers\, Argelès\nFireman’s Ball. The brave men and women of our local firefighting forces have been especially busy this summer. Join them in a festive celebration with food\, drink and\, of course\, dancing! Call 04 68 81 15 85 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 14th 6pm-8pm\nJardin des Plantes\, St Cyprien\nGarden on Stage. An accoustic concert with Yazik in beautiful\, natural surroundings. Call 04 68 37 41 60 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 14th 7.30pm\nSorède\n\nSorède sings the blues.\n\n\nSunday 14th 8.45pm\nEglise Saint Saturnin\, Vernet les Bains\nMédéric Tabart. An evening of classical and Andalousian guitar. €10. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 14th – Monday 15th\nCanet\nFête des Pêcheurs.\n\n\nMonday 15th\nLe Barcarès\nFête des Pêcheurs.\n\n\nMonday 15th\nSaint Cyprien\nAssumption. Mass service at 10.30am at the Eglise de la Plage followed by a ceremony at Quai de la Capitaine at 12pm.\n\n\nTuesday 16th 9.30pm\nPlace de Marbre\, Saint Cyprien\nBlack Datura. Free pop-rock concert.\n\n\nWednesday 17th 9.30am\nCathédrale Saint Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\nTour of the 4 major Churches. Starting at the majestic cathedral before visiting l’Eglise Sait Mathieu\, L’Eglise Notre Dame la Réal and l’Eglise Saint Jacques\, this free\, comprehensive tour will lead you through the streets\, and the history\, of Perpignan. Call 06 26 73 49 78 for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 17th 8pm\nStade Aimé Giral\, Perpignan\nUSAP vs US Carcassonne. A pre-season friendly to test the new Perpignan format before the start of the Championships at the end of August. Call 04 68 59 60 37 or visit the website.\n\n\nWednesday 17th 9pm\nPlace Maillol\, Saint Cyprien\nFestival Saint Cyp en Live. An evening of free musical entertainment covering soul\, funk and blues. Call the Tourist Information on 04 68 21 01 33.\n\n\nWednesday 17th 9.30pm\nPort Argeles\nSouth American Concert. Have the Olympics given you Rio-fever? Well Get down to Port Argeles for a free latino concert from guitar duo ‘A Bailar’ (Let’s dance) and six-piece fiesta specialists ‘Los Compadres’. Call 04 68 81 10 15 for more info.\n\n\nThursday 18th 10am-6pm\nSaint Cyprien\nUrban Day.\n\n\nThursday 18th 5pm\nEglise Saint Etienne\, Ille sur Tet\nOrgan Recital. Ancient and Baroque music performed on the historic organ of the Saint Etienne church. Free entry. Call 04 68 84 02 62 for more info.\n\n\nFriday 19th 8.30pm\nPlace de la Republique\, Le Barcarès\nMiss Barcarès. Who will be crowned this summer’s Miss Barcarès? Enjoy the procession\, the glitz and the glamour from 8.30pm. Do you know any beautiful young ladies who’d like to make a claim on the crown? Sign up at the Tourist Information or on site before 8.30pm. Call 04 68 86 16 56 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 21st\nEglise Saint Pierre\, Céret\nOrgan Concert. Free recital. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.\n\n\nSunday 21st 9pm\nCentre Commercial Costa Blanca\, Argeles\nBal and concert. Free evening entertainement from Kiss Cool\, performing French and International variety favourites.\n\n\nSunday 21st 6pm\nJardin des Plantes\, Saint Cyprien\nGarden on Stage. An accoustic concert with The Devil and Me\, singing the blues from 1950s Mississipi and Chicago in beautiful\, natural surroundings.  Call 04 68 37 41 60 for more info.\n\n\nMonday 22nd 8.30pm\nPatio Sant Roch\, Céret\nJazz Concert. A wild and wonderous journey through the zany world of jazz\, performed by Cab40+. Free entry.\n\n\nMonday 22nd 9.30pm\nPlace de Marbre\, Saint Cyprien\nSupernova. Well-known local group performs a free concert covering all your favourites\, from Stevie Wnder to Joe Cocker. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 24th 6pm\nQuartier Rodin\, Saint Cyprien\nChristmas at the Beach.\n\n\nThursday 25th 7pm\nCentre commercial des Capellans\, Saint Cyprien\nLes Musicales des Capellans. Yamin Alma charms audiences with a unique repertoire of po\, folk and soul. Free. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info.\n\n\nFriday 26th\nArles sur Tech\nEl Grand Tour. A walking tour of Catalan art. From Reynes to Amélie les Bains and finally finishing in Arles sur Tech\, artists and atisans from north and south Catalonia are meeting to celebrate the region’s rich artistic culture. With a free blues concert at 8pm this is an event not be missed. Website.\n\n\nFriday 26th 7.30pm\nThéatre du Verdure\, Saint André\nCatalan Evening. Traditional singing\, dancing\, Sardanes and paëlla. 15€. Call 06 78 92 24 85 for reservations.\n\n\nFriday 26th-Saturday 27th\nLe Barcarès\nBodega del Mar.\n\n\nSaturday 27th 5pm\nSalle de l’Union\, Céret\nXVI International Festival of Music in Catalonia. “Trio Polycordes”: string trio collaboration of harp\, mandolin and guitar\, accompanied by mezzo soprano\, Mareike Schellenberger\, followed by jazz performed by American duo Cleveland Debboe Gifford and John Trzcinski. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 27th 7pm\nMairie\, Saint André\nBat Night.  An evening dedicated to the threatened\, and oft misunderstood\, species: the bat. Film projection\, picnic and discussion with bat experts and then bat-spotting in the local area. Torch required. Free and without reservation. Call 04 68 95 23 23 for more info. S\n\n\nSunday 28th 4pm\nPlace de la Victoire\, Perpignan\nLa Ruée des Bojos. 3 laps of a 2km circuit covering fences\, walls\, barriers and water obstacles. Call 06 31 73 53 20 to sign up or for more information. Visit their Facebook page here.\n\n\nSunday 28th 5pm\nEglise Anglicane\, Vernet les Bains\nCatal Jazz. Trio of drums\, bass and piano playing a repetoire of modern jazz. €8. Call 04 68 05 53 25 for more info.\n\n\nMonday 29th – Saturday 3rd September\nPerpignan\nVisa Pour l’Image.\n\n\nWednesday 31st 8.30pm\nRoute de Casteil\, Vernet les Bains\nCirque Apollo. Website.\n\n\n\nANY EVENTS TO ADD? REGISTER AND ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS BELOW\, OR SEND THEM TO US.\nShare this:\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n\n	Related\n
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