• If you like ice skating but are disappointed that the lakes in and around Stuttgart are not frozen enough to step on them, you might want to visit Eiswelt at Waldau this February in Stuttgart. It is open every day throughout February until the end of March. There is even an ice disco every Sunday and ice skating with music and special light on Wednesdays and

  

• A outdoor detective game will be happening in Stuttgart on February 1: CluedUpp is said to the giant version of the board game Cluedo and sounds like lots of fun.
• Watch the Superbowl live on February 2 at Sausalitos.
• For more than 20 years, February has been the month in which Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues have been performed all over the world to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. This February in Stuttgart NEAT will perform it various times all over the city, starting on February 3 at Merlin.
• You like the songs from Harry Potter, Gladiator, Juressic Park…? Then you should visit the concert The sound of Hans Zimmer and John Williams on February 4 at Liederhalle.
• If you like French movies in their original version, don’t miss Jour fixe du Cinema Francais on February 5 at Delphi Arthaus Cinema.
• You wanna feel better about your own dating life? Then visit Dating Stories at LKA Longhorns on February 6. Here you will hear about real dating disasters and feel much much better about your own.
• Meet new people and check out two new restaurants in Stuttgart at the same time with Stuttgart Expat Meetups: on February 7 at Five Guys and on February 21 at Tequila Bar.
• You haven‘t had the chance to try Raclette yet? Café Justus Servers the yummy cheese dish three times this February in Stuttgart, on February 7, 14 and 21. Don‘t miss your chance!
• A utopian journey into the world of music offers the festival ECLAT. Between February 5 and 9 you can meet new music trends, premiers and first performances from new composers and musicians from various fields.

  

• Demonstrate for a more bike-friendly Stuttgart and join Critical Mass on February 7.
• Kiefer Sutherland will be in town on February 12. Apparently he is not only a great actor but also a talented singer. Listen to his songs at Im Wizemann.
• You like art and you like to party? Then you will love Schlemmer Beats at Staatsgalerie Stuttgart! Meet the statues of Oskar Schlemmer on the dance floor on February 14.
• Shop for individual artwork, fashion and designs at Kunst- und Designmarkt between February 14 and 16 at Im Wizemann.
• Shop for second hand stuff for a good cause at the chairty flea market on February 16 at Jugendhaus West.
• Are you interested in US politics? Then you should not miss the talk Remaining  Silent: Race, Crime and U.S. Politics in 2020 on February 18 at Hospitalhof.
• Meet other  (expecting) moms at Bumps Café at Karls Kitchen on February 20.
• Have you ever participated in an Silent Disco? Here comes your chance: February 21 at Universum!

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• You like to dance Salsa? Then visit Stadtpalais Stuttgart on February 23 for their big Salsa Party!
• Are there any Romanians amongst my readers? If so, you might be delighted to hear that there is a Romanian Carnival Party going on on February 23 at Turn und Versammlungshalle Ost.
• There is a Brazilian Carnival Party going on on the same day at Römerkastell.
• And there are more Fasching events going on this Saturday: There is a big Fasching Party at Liederhalle, a  Fasching Ball at Sängerhalle, another Fasching Party at SportKultur and a Fasching Party for Kids at Kursaal.
• If Swing Dance is your thing, come to Sunday Night Fever at HappyFeet on February 24.
• Any Game of Thrones fans here? You can enjoy the concert show Game of Thrones on February 24 at Liederhalle. A live orchestra, a choir and solo artists will perform music from the series while you can enjoy visual effects on a huge screen.
• For all fans of a good BBQ: At the fair Grill & BBQ in Sindelfingen you can get inspired for the BBQ season 2019 this weekend!
• As the weather is supposed to be awesome again this weekend, February 23 and 24 in Stuttgart, how about spending some time outdoors? Last week I pointed out the first part of the Möhringer Witch Trail as a great opportunity to get active outdoors. So this weekend, it is time for the second part of this trail 🙂

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Throughout the years I have taken many courses at volkshochschule stuttgart – I’ve learned how to typewrite with ten fingers, I painted my first pictures with acryl, I took Czech lessons and much more. When vhs stuttgart introduced their new English program last year, I was excited instantly because I knew that from now on, not only German speakers but everybody who’s living in Stuttgart can benefit from their various and fair priced courses. If you don’t know vhs stuttgart yet, their anniversary week from February 18 to 22 with all its free courses is the perfect chance to do so.

I’ve talked to the supervisor of the English program, Daniele Nuccetelli and Meike Klom from the educational staff to find out more about what’s going on during the anniversary week at vhs Stuttgart.

Mel: 2019 is a big year for volkshochschule stuttgart, you’re turning 100! And you will celebrate quite a big birthday party, one that will last for one week. Tell us more about the anniversary week.

Daniele: 100 years of history is such a milestone that only one day of celebrations won’t be enough! From 18th to 22nd February, we will be celebrating our “birthday week” in our main building in the city centre – Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz. All visitors are invited to attend the incredible variety of free events and courses we have planned for these days, including open days for many courses, tester courses, placement tests for foreign languages, educational counselling, talks, etc. You can find the whole program here.

Mel: Do you also offer special courses in English during this week?

Meike: Absolutely! We have 3 English-speaking events taking place during the birthday week and all of them are attendance free! For those who want to learn more about the history of Germany and the foundation of the Weimar Republic a hundred years ago, there’s the talk The Revolution of 1918-19 and the Path to Democracy in Germany. For those interested in cooking and up-to-date topics to discuss, there’s Dinner & Dialogue… we’ll be literally serving food for thought! And Mel, we’re looking forward to your class on How to start your own blog – a great chance for all those who want to write their own blog and need useful tips.

Mel: Oh yes, I’m very excited to have my own talk at vhs Stuttgart! I’ve heard that vhs stuttgart holds even more presents in stock during anniversary week. Could you tell us more about that?

Daniele: We have a small surprise in store awaiting all those who will sign up in person for one of our classes during the anniversary week… Come and find out :-)!

Mel: Besides the birthday week and the jubilee, which other highlights await us this semester?

Daniele: For vhs international – English Program, we’ve been focusing on the needs and wishes and I’m sure everyone will find something interesting and stimulating. I am particularly proud of the amazing variety of cooking classes in the category Taste the world.

Meike: Yeah! The courses in the category Health & Fitness are also ideal for the people who want to stay fit and live a healthy life. And if you want to explore the city and its surroundings, the tours in the category Discover Stuttgart will take you to beautiful places like the Observatory and the Film Academy of Baden-Württemberg.

Mel: 100 years is a long time for an educational institution. What do you think makes the concept of volkshochschulen so special that it is still around after such a long time – and even growing?

Meike: Volkshochschule (or vhs to avoid another long German word!) is a place of education, knowledge and encounters. Our mission is making education accessible and affordable for everyone. Education can open doors, make you feel connected and – most importantly – can be so much fun! What’s not to love? 🙂

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Picture credit title: Otto / vhs stuttgart

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