This weekend of January 25 and 26, Marseille and its surroundings come alive with a multitude of exciting activities for all tastes. Whether it’s captivating shows, cultural discoveries, or moments of sharing around nature, the city is full of events not to be missed. Here’s an overview of the choices available to you.
Festival Les Élancées: Celebration of the Gesture Arts
The Les Élancées festival is back, a celebration rich in emotions focusing on circus, contemporary dance, and gesture arts. This weekend marks the opening of this much-anticipated event. With 67 performances in various cities such as Cornillon-Confoux, Fos-sur-Mer, and Istres, this festival promises a unique blend of artistic performances, where movement intertwines with poetry and acrobatic virtuosity.
Nights of Reading from Independent Winegrowers
On the occasion of the Nights of Reading, the Federation of Independent Winegrowers opens its cellars to host candlelit readings. This weekend, passionate winegrowers will explore the connections between literature and the wine world through texts addressing the heritage and patrimony of our territory. It’s a perfect opportunity to savor delicious wines while enjoying captivating readings.
Bird Counting: A Weekend for Biodiversity
The French Office of Biodiversity offers an interesting bird counting activity to be conducted in your garden or local park. This program encourages all participants to observe and count the birds present for one hour. This citizen science challenge is essential for contributing to species monitoring and raising awareness of biodiversity.
Masters Fair by Aix-Marseille University
Aix-Marseille University will be the ideal meeting place for students wishing to learn more about master’s programs. The masters fair will allow participants to engage with teacher-researchers about the various options available. Conferences on how to boost your application will be offered, providing valuable advice to future graduates.
Conference on King René
The Grand Museum of Calisson in Aix-en-Provence will host a conference dedicated to writings and the historical figure of King René. This meeting will look at his literary works, including the famous pastourelle of “Regnault et Janneton.” An enriching opportunity for history and literature enthusiasts.
Art Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
This weekend, the Palais de Justice in Marseille will be the setting for an artistic performance organized by the collective Notre Ohrage. This project aims to highlight issues related to violence and gender equality, emphasizing the flaws in the judicial system in facing these scourges. A very contemporary initiative that combines art and social engagement.
This weekend of January 25 and 26 in Marseille and its surroundings offers a multitude of enriching and diverse activities. The festival Les Élancées will immerse you in a poetic universe where dance and circus intertwine, while the Nights of Reading will invite you to discover the beauty of words while savoring good wines. The bird counting proposed by the French Office of Biodiversity represents a wonderful opportunity to get involved in nature conservation, while the masters fair will help you chart your academic future. The conference on King René and the artistic performance at the Palais de Justice will further immerse you in history and current societal issues. In sum, each activity offers a unique opportunity for cultural and social engagement, filled with emotions and learning.
