17 events to end October in style in Strasbourg

17 events to end October in style in Strasbourg

The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and you’re feeling down? Don’t panic: we have something to get you out of under the duvet! Good plans for parties, concerts, shows and flea markets in Strasbourg and the surrounding area…

And for Halloween activities that send pumpkins, stick around: we’ll be preparing a nice grub for you soon.

For the weekend of the 15th, we also invite you to take a look in the agenda for the beginning of October, or in that of the return to humor for some plans of shows.

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Evenings to leave your duvet

Club in House & The Mechanical Barge

We begin the hostilities of the weekend with a new “Club in House”, a feat. between the Péniche Mécanique and the Cie Watt which brings together dance and music. To warm up, a little dance workshop with Zerbes on house music, followed by DJsets by Wolves (Sambanismo, Broadcite, Club in House) and Matthieu Drago (Emile Londonien, Cheap House, Omezis). Warm up, it will sweat on board!

When and where ?
Friday, October 14 from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
At the Mechanical Barge
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Delicatessen #3 at Blue Moon

Want a good appetizer to attack the weekend? Let yourself be tempted by the Finepicerie du Blue Moon. Second season of this meeting. We will meet behind the turntables some regulars: Iyass (La Finca) and Seedreak (Carbone 14). They are preparing a small selection for us “with small onions based on Indie, AfroHouse and all sprinkled with an ounce or two of Techno”. They will be accompanied by Mydriaz who comes with his keyboard and a handpan to deliver a live show with influences from Worakls, Rone, NTO and Eric Prydz.

When and where ?
Friday, October 14 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
At the Blue Moon – Bar
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Sound Tasting at the Wagon Souk

We stay in the musical greed with the “Sound Tasting” the next day. On the menu: DJs from several collectives or branches in the region who come together for a series of “dishes tinged with micro house and even break notes”.

Mixing lessons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., open turntables from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and from 8 p.m.: “service begins”. If you’re hungry, there’ll be food, with emerging artists (like Chloé) to the most established with Lucas Litzler (Cymatique / Kalt), Sarab (aka micro-house of Oumayma, of La Finca), Datis (Thanks a lot), Madbes (Endless) and Otist Riddim (Bass Couture)! Come, you will be satisfied.

When and where ?
Saturday October 15 from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
At the Wagon Souk
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© Caroline Alonso / Pokaa

The Pajama Party of L’Orée 85

The right compromise between an evening and your bed? A pajama party! L’Orée 85 invites you to put on “(in)decent pajamas and slippers or slippers in the shape of whatever you want” for a cocooning evening “in an ocean of cozy mattresses”to watch series (program “revealed at nightfall”we are told), popcorn and pizzas in hand, and games will be organized under the veranda (Loup Garou, Citadelles, etc).

When and where ?
Saturday October 22 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
At the Oree 85
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Concerts galore

Local Heroes at The Blue House (Phazed, Dazzling Bravery, WILLxSMIC)

How about a little metal and rock party at the Maison (Bleue)? Saturday, first Local Heroes of the season with three local bands and a beautiful finale on a rock karaoke. You can headbang on Dazzling Bravery (metal), the Phazed trio (rock) or WILLxSMIC (power violence, hardcore punk)

When and where ?
Saturday October 15 from 8 p.m.
At the Blue House
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Blue Note Adventure

If by chance you don’t know Laventure yet, it’s high time to get started. The Strasbourg group – which we already presented to you in the spring of 2021 – continues its journey, from stage to stage. Thursday 20, he stops on the Blue Stage of the Blue Note, throws his “pop. GloFi. Soul » with a moving energy.

When and where ?
Thursday, October 20 at 8:45 p.m.
At the Blue Note Cafe
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Laventure + music + strasbourg + duo
© Frank Hess

Pelpass Back-to-School Weekend at the Molodoï

Wave of concerts in sight for the return of the association Pelpass. We no longer present her, neither her reputation nor her ability to surprise us with original, local or more international musical selections. For this comeback with a bang, she is preparing a big weekend for us at Molo. In bulk and over two days: Oceya, urloveaffair, Solid Champagne, OJOS, Albinoïd Afrobeat Orchestra, Helvète On The Ground, Miss Nessie, etc. Pop, post-rock, synthwave, you name it. After having wowed your ears, Pelpass will wow you with drag performances (Helix Sir and Dtox Onirique).

When and where ?
Friday 21 and Saturday 22 October
At the Molodoi
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Musical creation & Chamber concerts at Graffalgar with Carpaccio Cathedral

We can’t stop the concept events! As part of a new format of creation and production residencies that take up residence at the Graffalgar hotel, the Graff’ and Carpaccio Cathedrale join forces by hosting artists in residence every two months and for three days. The opportunity to discover an artist creating then performing live a piece created during the weekend. For this premiere, it will be “Résidences H x Mapalma” with Mapalma, an artist from Zagreb living in Paris. On Saturday, you can enjoy an electronic brunch in his company, on Sunday attend his restitution concert in your room, or bounce at the bar with sets from the Carpaccio Cathédrale collective.

When and where ?
From Friday 21 to Sunday 23 October
At Graffalgar
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Shows and movies to warm up in the room

The Femigouin’Fest #5: feminist and lesbian cinema

Fifth edition for the Feminigouin’Fest, the feminist and lesbian film festival organized by the New Moon. In its bins, since yesterday: four days of celebration with previews, militant films, meetings, and retrospectives of heritage films. And the festival composes a beautiful soundtrack for us with a musical evening on Saturday 15 at L’Orée 85 in the company of local artists (Le Lou, Kelly Placard, Ur Love affair).

When and where ?
Until Sunday October 16
In Star cinemas
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© The New Moon + femigouin fest
© The New Moon

Blue Humor: Stand-Up Night at the Blue Note

At the Blue Note, we don’t laugh with stand up: on Saturday, the bar even dedicates a night to it! Five hours in the company of local comedians: Margaux Lagleize, Stéphane Baudron, Najim Ziani, Clément Labopin, Safir, Alexis Ouutch, Sihame, Thomas Muller, Florian Muller and Pierro.

On the program: 8-minute passages, surprise games, b2b sketches… ” work [ses] abs”. The tone is set, it’s “20 hours until this laugh ensues”.

When and where ?
Saturday October 15 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
At the Blue Note Cafe
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Improv with La Grosso modo: The Snob lounge at the Social Bar

What could be more snobbish than going to the theatre? Especially when it comes to improvisation, with La Grosso Modo. The company returns to present its “Snob Salon” concept at the Social Bar. An improvised show around literature that does not take itself seriously… Contrary to its characters.

When and where ?
Wednesday October 19 at 8:30 p.m.
At the Social Bar Strasbourg
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© The social bar + the grosso modo + posh lounge
© The social bar

The Barge Drag ‘challenge’

We already told you about it last month: the Péniche Mécanique organizes its own performance challenge and queer show: the Péniche Drag challenge, which takes place every month with a handful of performers. For the month of October, the jury remains unchanged (with Rose, Lovely and Tsan), but the theme changes – Halloween obliges –: “Freak Show”. Attention eyes, sensitive souls abstain, freaks will be out!

When and where ?
Wednesday, October 19 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight
At the Mechanical Barge
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© Martin Lelièvre / Pokaa

Flea markets to get dressed for winter

Solidarity Vintage Sale with Secours Populaire

Combining circular economy, style and solidarity is no hassle with Le Secours Populaire: the association has selected “brand, designer and vintage clothing, accessories and shoes” for a solidarity vintage sale! The funds collected will be used to finance the association’s projects.

When and where ?
Saturday October 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mozart Hall, 1 Rue du Miroir
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Empty Dressing Body Positive

A major event! Or rather: in all sizes! The association Corps & Esprits Positifs and Pulpeuse & Chic organize a Vide Dressing Body Positif, with clothes ranging from 34 to 54. Gourmet bonus: the pastries of Compotes where this vide-dressing takes place. Yum.

When and where ?
Saturday October 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Compotes Strasbourg (Neudorf)
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The CRIC and Garage Coop thrift-flea market

Big second-hand weekend since on Sunday 23, the Coop opens its doors to a huge thrift-flea market. Residents of Garage Coop and Cric empty their closets for a big sale of objects and clothing: in all, 27 stands! Something to dress you up for the winter.

When and where ?
Sunday October 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At Garage COOP, 2 rue de la Cooperative
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© Bastien Pietronave / Pokaa

Get out of Strasbourg and clear your head

International Wakeboard Competition at Brumath Funparc

Want to clear your head? Go to Funparc de Brumath, to the first edition of the Bretzel Contest! An international wakeboard competition with the best riders ever.

In addition to the show with DJsets in the background throughout the weekend, a concert (John Modena on Saturday evening), the park is preparing a raffle, gifts and promotions on its activities (tree climbing, zipline, pedalo, paintball , mini-golf, treasure hunt and orienteering). As a bonus: a ramp and a mini skate-park with free access to practice riding like a pro!

When and where ?
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October
At Fun Park Brumath
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© Phil Offenbroich/Pokaa

Automnales de la Bruche – Fou de Trucks Festival in Dorlisheim

We leave Strasbourg a bit, towards La Bruche and the town of Dorlisheim. As part of the Automnales de la Bruche, about fifteen food trucks meet for a gourmet festival with seasonal products. There will be something for everyone, with flavors from here to the end of the world: Alsatian, African, Asian, Lebanese, Mexican, Argentinian, Belgian, etc.

To top it all off: blind tastings, workshops, cooking demonstrations, but also photo and art exhibitions and concerts (with an open stage).

When and where ?
From Friday 21 to Sunday 23 October
Plural Space Dorlisheim
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