Wine & Paint Leipzig: Women’s camaraderie in a dark hour

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I used to say I could not draw or paint to save my life. Except for a few digital symmetrical shapes on Windows Paint, or stick figures and squiggly lines vaguely resembling a river on a notebook. Yet on a recent Saturday night, I perched myself high up in the Post building stabbing at a

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Peterskirche and the spirit of Leonard Cohen

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Rolf Ableiter tells us he cannot imagine an alternative musical career to his act "Field Commander C," named in honour of "Field Commander Cohen," Leonard Cohen's 1979 tour of Europe. His musical love letter to his idol, in a strong, rich voice and a band to match, sold out Peterskirsche in Leipzig on November 8th,

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Reflections of Resilience: “Flowers of Ukraine” & “The Other One”

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"Flowers of Ukraine" by Adelina Borets (Poland, Ukraine) and "The Other One" by Marie-Magdalena Kochová (Czechia, Slovakia) delve into the lives of individuals facing extraordinary physical and emotional challenges. These films highlight incredible resilience in the face of daily adversity, encouraging us to appreciate aspects of life we might otherwise take for granted. They will

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DOK Leipzig 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

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DOK Leipzig 2024 promises a rich array of stories, art, and innovation, featuring 209 films and XR works from 55 countries. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. This year's festival is particularly focused on inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that as many people as possible can partake in the

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International standup comedy takes Leipzig by storm

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Momentum and forces have finally converged, and to our advantage as an audience, we now get international standup comedy every week at Kabarett Theater Sanftwut, located inside Mädler Passage in the Leipzig city center. Find out more in our article.

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Krystallpalast VarietĂ©’s Riskant: risky and mesmerizing

Although living in Leipzig for some time now, I’d never really explored the meaning behind the tram stop telling me Krystallpalast Varieté Leipzig. When the opportunity came up with an invite from a friend to attend the seasonal show Riskant at that venue earlier this summer, I thought, yes, let’s do it!

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