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APRIL 2016 AT A GLANCE
1st April 2016 - 30th April 2016
Around the region April 2016
| WHEN & WHERE? | WHAT? |
|---|---|
| Throughout the Month Every Wednesday & Sunday La Ferme de Découverte, St André | Easter Egg Hunt Website |
| Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd 11am-7pm Villefranche-de-Conflent | Discover les Remp’Arts de Villefranche-de-Conflent – Exhibitions, workshops & demonstrations by local artisans. |
| Saturday 2nd 11am CATHÉDRALE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE, Place Léon Gambetta, Perpignan (Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral) | Carillon Concert. The 46 bells of the cathedral of Perpigan will ring out , as ’carillonneurs’ (bell ringers) Laurent Pie and Elizabeth Vitu work their magic. Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral Website |
| Saturday 2nd 10.45am Biblioteque Bernard Nicolau, 42 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, Perpignan | Read Me a Story – Londoner Josie Harris shares British childrens stories in English for children 0-6yrs Free but booking required Tel: 04 68 62 37 60 |
| Saturday 2nd 6pm STADE GILBERT BRUTUS, Avenue de l’aérodrome, Perpignan | Rugby – Dragons Catalan vs Vikings of Widnes |
| Saturday 2nd 6.30pm Vieille Cave, Argeles village | Concert – with Intimisty |
| Saturday 2nd Rivesaltes | Wine Tasting Salon |
| Saturday 2nd St Esteve | A Cappella Concert – Vigatane Transfer |
| Saturday 2nd 8.30pm Theatre Jean Piat, Canet en Roussillon | Rock Concert – Covertramp (Supertramp cover group) |
| Sunday 3rd Arles sur Tech | Foire aux Chevreaux |
| Sunday 3rd 1.30pm Stade Fondecave, Ceret | Rugby – Ceret Sportif vs St Sulpice sur Leze |
| Sunday 3rd Eglise Saint Pierre, Ceret | Concert Pasquettes – Organised by Les Amis de L’orchestre de Catalogne Tel: 04 68 87 00 53 |
| Tuesday 5th – Sat 30th Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée, 1 rue François Arago, St Cyprien | Painting Exhibition – “Qui a peint ce tableau” |
| Tuesday 5th 8.30pm Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan | Hip-Hop Dance Show – Website |
| Tuesday 5th – Thursday 28th Saint Cyprien | Les Cypriales – Saint Cyprien celebrates the arrival of spring with a festival of sporting, cultural and charitable entertainment |
| Tuesaday 5th & Wednesday 6th Joa Casino, Saint Cyprien | Joa Casino celebrates Easter with a chocolate tasting Tel: 04 68 21 13 78 From 4pm – free |
| Wednesday 6th Place de la Republique, Saint Cyprien | Goigs dels Ous & Omelette Pascale géante followed by traditional Catalan show with the group Alegria |
| Wednesday 6th 7pm Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan | Hip-Hop Dance Show – Website |
| Friday 8th 6.30pm Rue Emile Zola, Saint Cyprien | Concert – “Alors on Danse” by l’école de musique Besson, brass, guitar & piano Tel: 04 68 21 06 96 |
| Friday 8th 6.30pm Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée, 1 rue François Arago, St Cyprien | Apero Concert – Jazz-PopRock-Electro, relax and discover some new musical talent. Tel: 04 68 37 32 70 |
| Friday 8th 8pm Ceret | Music & Song in Ceret |
| Friday 8th – Saturday 30th Perpignan | Festival of Sant Jordi Full Program |
| Saturday 9th 9am Grand Stade les Capellans, Rue Verdi, Saint Cyprien | 4ème Rencontre Entreprise pour l’emploi saisonnier – The place to go for anyone looking for seasonal work Contact : Yassin M’ZOURI 04 68 37 68 39 |
| Saturday 9th Chateau Royal, Collioure | Guided visits of the archeological digs going on within the chateau. More inf: 04 68 86 02 43 |
| Saturday 9th 11am CATHÉDRALE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE, Place Léon Gambetta, Perpignan (Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral) | Carillon Concert. The 46 bells of the c athedral of Perpigan will ring out , as ’carillonneurs’ (bell ringers) Laurent Pie and Elizabeth Vitu work their magic. Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral Website |
| Saturday 9th Théâtre Jean Piat, Canet | Concert. Casals “Pau” Contre La Guerre Un Violoncelle Dans L’orchestre. Resrvations : 04 68 86 72 60 |
| Sunday 10th Ceret | Cavallada – Horse Parade with blessing of the horses in Céret. |
| Sunday 10th All day Argeles | Foire des Eleveurs |
| Sunday 10th 9.30am Perpignan center | Les Hirondelles – Run or walk the 5km in support of equality of women in the workplace, Ladies competitors only |
| Sunday 10th All Day St Cyprien Port | Gazzoline Day – American day with music, pin-ups & various stands & entertainment Tel: 04 68 21 01 33 |
| Sunday 10th From 10am Sant Joan de les Abadesses | Circus Workshop |
| Sunday 10th from 3pm Salle des Fetes, St André | Tea Dance |
| Monday 11th 1pm Plaine de jeux et plage nord, Saint Cyprien | Biathlon de pêche – Fishing biathlon Contact : alain.banegues@orange.fr / Tel: 04 68 80 61 99 |
| Monday 1th & Tuesday 12th Saint Cyprien | Regate Challenge de Printemps Contact : 06 98 13 32 77 |
| Tuesday 12th – Fri 29th 2pm – 5pm Centre associatif Hervé Bazin, 41 avenue du Roussillon (village), St Cyprien | Pottery Workshops – Further info & reservationsTel: 06 66 31 23 82 / argile.stcyp66@gmail.com |
| Thursday 14th 8.30pm THÉÂTRE DE L’ARCHIPEL (LE GRENAT), Avenue du Général Leclerc, Perpignan | Tomatito Septet – Flamenco Show |
| Friday 15th Villelongue Dels Monts | Restaurant La Pierranne celebrates their 5 year anniversary!! Musical entertainment with Véronique Masselot from 8pm Special anniversary menu from 7pm |
| Friday 15th 2-4pm Espace Aquasud, Saint Cyprien | Bambin’eaux – for children 8-12 yrs old, various entertainment in the water including inflatable toys & followed by “goûter” Reservation required, 3euros Contact : 04 68 21 50 24 |
| Friday 15th-Sunday 17th 10am – 7pm COUVENT DES MINIMES rue Louis Bausil, Perpignan | 64È SALON DES ANTIQUAIRES ET DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS DU XXÈ SIÈCLE Antiques Exhibition |
| Saturday 16th Leucate | Mondial du Vent – Extreme Sports in the Sea |
| Saturday 16th 10.45am Biblioteque Bernard Nicolau, 42 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, Perpignan | Read Me a Story – Londoner Josie Harris shares British childrens stories in English for children 0-6yrs Free but booking required Tel: 04 68 62 37 60 |
| Saturday 16th 9.30am-6pm Stade municipal, St André | Olympiades Intergénérationnelles – Family Sports Day Website |
| Saturday 16th 11am CATHÉDRALE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE, Place Léon Gambetta, Perpignan (Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral) | Carillon Concert. The 46 bells of the cathedral of Perpigan will ring out , as ’carillonneurs’ (bell ringers) Laurent Pie and Elizabeth Vitu work their magic. Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral Website |
| Saturday 16th 8.30pm THÉÂTRE DE L’ARCHIPEL, Avenue du Général Leclerc, Perpignan | Classical Concert – with the ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DU CAPITOLE DE TOULOUSE |
| Saturday 16th 3pm Vernet-les-Bains | Opening of the festivities for the “Feux de la Saint Jean” – Exhibitions, stands, Sardanes, Concert with Al chemist & Tea dance. Reservation required Tel: 04 68 35 07 60 |
| Sunday 17th 9.45am Villefranche de Conflent | Easter egg hunt – Reservation required Website |
| Sunday 17th St Cyprien Plage | Carnaval – Entertainment starts at 11am, Carnaval parade at 3pm Further information: Tel: 04 68 37 25 02 |
| Sunday 17th 9am-6pm Argeles Village | Jardin en Fete – Gardening exhibitions, plant sales & childrens entertainment |
| Sunday 17th 5pm Theatre Jean Piat, Canet en Roussillon | Concert – Traditional Catalan symphonies inspired by our beautiful region |
| Sunday 17th 5pm Eglise Saint Pierre, Ceret | Concert – Organised by CECC Maureillas, recital, chants & piano Tel: 04 68 87 00 53 |
| Monday 18th 11.30am Espace Aquasud, Rue Montesquieu, Saint Cyprien | Aquazumba – No reservation required, 5euros Contact : 04 68 21 50 24 |
| Tuesday 19th 9am Canet en Roussillon | Forum de L’Emploi – the place to go if you’re looking for seasonal work |
| Tuesday 19th Saint Cyprien Port | Regate Challenge de Printemps Contact : 06 98 13 32 77 |
| Tuesday 19th – Friday 29th Canet en Roussillon | Festi’ Kids |
| Wednesday 20th – Saturday 23rd Grand Stade les Capellans, Rue Verdi, Saint Cyprien | Stage de cirque pour enfants – Contact: 06 47 47 58 11 / 06 79 36 71 20 |
| Tuesday 19th 8.30pm Theatre Jean Piat, Canet en Roussillon | Choral Concert – with Truc’ulant |
| Thursday 21st – Saturday 30th Salle Capelleta, Ceret | Exhibition – Paintings from the artist Felip Costes Website |
| Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th Espace Aquasud, Rue Montesquieu, Saint Cyprien | Aquaparty du printemps – Giant inflatable structures in the swimming pool, price of normal entry in the pool. Contact: 04 68 21 50 24 |
| Saturday 23rd All Day Perpignan | Fountains in Flower |
| Saturday 23rd 9.15am Cave Tambour, Banyuls sur Mer | Treasure Hunt Website |
| Saturday 23rd 6pm STADE GILBERT BRUTUS, Avenue de l’aérodrome, Perpignan | Rugby – Dragons Catalans vs Red Devils of Salford |
| Saturday 23rd all day from 10am Ceret | Fete de La Saint Jordi Further details: Tel: 04 68 87 00 53 |
| Saturday 23rd Port Vendres | Fete de La Saint Jordi Website |
| Saturday 23rd 9pm Salle Bartissol, Banyuls Sur Mer | Premiere Recontre Musicale et Dansante – Concert featuring 3 local groups and dancers. Various styles including Latino, Rhythm & Blues, 70’s & 80’s Website |
| Saturday 23rd Salle de l’Union, Ceret | Concert – Hommage a Jordi Barre with the group Cantem Jordi Website |
| Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th Esplanade Charles Trenet, Centre Plage, Argeles sur Mer | Festi Paques – Various childrens entertainment, including Easter egg hunt, face painting & carnival on sunday Website |
| Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th | Courses de La Massane – Ultra trail race Website |
Sunday 24th & Saturday 30th Banuyuls-sur-Mer | Carnival. Parade at 15h on Sunday and evening carnival from 21h on Saturday with Tio Tio (Dressed in white, covered in flour, and equipped with a lit candle, participants dance round in a circle and try to set the person in front alight! Fun, fun, fun) |
| Sunday 24th 5pm Eglise Saint Pierre, Ceret | Concert – with Duo Canticel Tel: 04 68 87 00 53 |
| Sunday 24th from 1.30pm Mosset | Fête de la Sant Jordi – Various entertainment including dance with the group Terra del Sol Reservations Tel: 04 68 05 03 18 |
| Sunday 24th Banyuls-sur-Mer | Carnival – Cavalcade 3pm |
| Sunday 24th 10.30am Salle de Bridge, Laroque des Alberes | Riverchurch – Coffee & Croissants followed by a “pop-up” church service Website |
| Monday 25th – Fri 29th Grand Stade les Capellans, rue Verdi, St Cyprien | Circus Training for 6-12 years – Further details Tel: 06 79 36 71 20 |
| Tuesday 26th 7pm Cinema Jaures, Argeles | Concert/Cinema – Musicales d’Argeles-sur-Mer “Rigoletto” |
| Friday 29th 12.30pm THÉÂTRE DE L’ARCHIPEL (LE CARRÉ), Avenue du Général Leclerc, Perpignan | Classical Concert – Duo Jordi Claret and Daniel Claret |
| Friday 29th 7pm Cour du Mas Reig, Bantuls Sur Mer | Free Concert – Hugues di Francesco (singer of Al Chemist) pays hommage to Catalan poet Albert Bausil Tel: 04 68 88 31 58 |
| Saturday 30th Banyuls-sur-Mer | Carnival – Night Cavalcade 9pm |
| Saturday 30th Barcarès | Carnival |
| Saturday 30th & 1st May Le Boulou | Catalane Cyclo – Cycling Competition Website |
| Saturday 30th 11am CATHÉDRALE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE, Place Léon Gambetta, Perpignan (Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral) | Carillon Concert. The 46 bells of the cathedral of Perpigan will ring out , as ’carillonneurs’ (bell ringers) Laurent Pie and Elizabeth Vitu work their magic. Recommended listening place: the front of the cathedral Website |
| Saturday 30th 10am Départ Office de Tourisme, quai Arthur Rimbaud (plage), St Cyprien | St Cyprien Triathlon – Further details aquasportsaintcyprien.fr |
