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Light fantastic: Glowing festivals brighten winter skies across Belgium

From dancing lasers to magical illuminations, light shows are being switched on around the country. Cheer yourself up during the dog-days of winter by following one of these colourful and twinkling trails. The are also free and family-friendly! Mons Festival des lumières Until 25 January & 1-4...

SEQUENCE 027 | François Marcadon - SavAnne - Cyrille Aron

Submitted by Xavier Huysmans on Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:12

In  “SEQUENCE 027”, contemporary art gallery Le Neuf Gallery presents extraordinary works by 3 artists.

  • François and Mila Marcadon (squid ink, pencil and watercolors on paper, until 16/03/24)

  • SavAnne (acrylics and pastels on canvas, until 02/03/24)

  • Cyrille Aron (oil on canvas, until 10/02/24) 

Online map reveals how much heat Brussels buildings waste

A colour-coded map from the City of Brussels shows the heat loss of various buildings and sites in the Belgian capital. Using data collected in a flyover done on the 18 January last year, the city has created a record of heat loss from the roofs of all buildings. Dark blue spots on the map indicate...

Pregnancy in Belgium information

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:12

This unique 2.5 hours webinar is designed to help expectant parents to navigate the Belgian maternity system. It will answer many of the questions that might arise when having a baby in Belgium, especially but not only, related to:

Brucity Rooftop Panoramic Eatery

Brucity’s new panoramic restaurant to open in February

Brussels diners are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Rooftop Panoramic Eatery in Brucity, reports Bruzz. The sky-high restaurant offering a panoramic view over the capital will cater to staff at the city of Brussels’ admin centre from the beginning of February. Two weeks later, the general...
Auguste Renoir, Pont du chemin de fer à Chatou 1894 ©Musée d'Orsay, dist. RMN-Grand Palais, Patrice Schmidt

150 years of Impressionism: Special exhibitions across France this spring

Impressionist masterpieces will be touring France this year to celebrate a milestone moment for the revolutionary art movement that was born in 1874. A series of five exhibitions in the northwest of the country, within easy reach of Belgium, are included in the 150th anniversary programme. The...

Birth & Parenting courses

Submitted by Brussels Childb... on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 15:51

Preparation for childbirth in a fabulous community setting!

Our comprehensive prenatal courses prepare parents-to-be for late pregnancy, labour birth and the early days with the new baby. 16 hours of contact time spread over various sessions provide in-depth, informative, practical and even fun (!) preparation for the arrival of the baby. Classes are very interactive and allow room for discussions and exchange.

Affordable Art Fair returns to Tour & Taxis from 7 to 11 February

Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, the Affordable Art Fair is one of the winter’s cultural highlights. Offering a snapshot of the contemporary art scene, the event once again boasts a large and highly diverse selection of works. For its 15th edition at Tour & Taxis in Brussels from 7 to 11...

Book Club: "Kairos" by Jenny Erpenbeck

Submitted by Full Circle on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:02

Erpenbeck’s new novel Kairos―an unforgettably compelling masterpiece―tells the story of the romance begun in East Berlin at the end of the 1980s when nineteen-year-old Katharina meets by chance a married writer in his fifties named Hans. Their passionate yet difficult long-running affair takes place against the background of the declining GDR, through the upheavals wrought by its dissolution in 1989 and then what comes after.

La Parla - Language Cafe

Submitted by Full Circle on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:44

La Parla, organised by Maxime Kasasa, is all about community and the power of language.

Brussels boasts a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and languages. La Parla offers a unique opportunity for language learning by bringing together native speakers and learners, and fostering a community of language enthusiasts.

Choose your target language(s) as you come in, and find your match!

 

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