events

The Semicircle presents "A Streetcar Named Desire"
6/7/19/20th/21st November
Venue: Helmut Förnbacher Theater, Badischer Bahnhof
Written in 1947 by American playwright Tennessee Williams for which he received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  More Info: www.semi-circle.ch
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25 November Christmas in Basel
Basel is justly renowned for the attention it devotes towards its Advent celebrations: with a fabulously-decorated Old Town, the longest Christmas street in Europe, an atmospheric Christmas Market and many concerts and events for the old and young.
More info: www.bpg.ch
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29 November, 26th Basler Stadtlauf
On November 29 at 5.00 pm, the first of several thousand runners will be starting to the 26 th edition of the Basler Stadtlauf. The attractive route leads through the Inner City with its sparkling Christmas lights and decorations.
31 December New Years Eve in Basel
On New Year's Eve the public will have the opportunity for the ninth time to see a big firework display above the Rhine and they will be offered free "Glühwein" along the boards of the Rhine. A traditional and more contemplative New Year's Eve ceremony will be held on the Münsterplatz
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The Home of English Stand-up Comedy in Switzerland, Kuppel, Basel
Ready for a season of laughter every fortnight, Sunday evenings in Basel, Funny Laundry Comedy Cabaret Club will continue to present only the very best English-speaking stand-up and comedy cabaret, will showcase up and coming talent from the international comedy circuit, give an open mic to anyone that wants to have a go, and show off some of the best local live music to absolutely anyone that's in need of a good old-fashioned laugh and a great night out.   More info: www.funnylaundry.com

Basel "Engliah ABO"

The Theater Basel is proud to offer an "English Abo" for the season 2008: Three plays in English, two operas and a ballet evening.  The three plays to be presented are all productions of the English Theater, they were produced in London and will be presented in Basel with an excellent cast.  The two operas and the ballet evening are productions of the Theater Basel.  It would be our pleasure to welcome you to the Theater Basel.
Details for 2008
More info: www.theater-basel.ch

Welcome to the Union: Klybeckstrasse 95, 4057 Basel

Here you can take a course, find out information, eat, drink, participate in discussions enjoy cultural meetings, or just simply relax and read a newspaper in the language of your choice: we have prepared for your entertainment and enjoyment a new restaurant menu and wine list: below details for the 2nd part of the years coming events:
more info: www.union-basel.ch

Recurring events Basel Walkers at Centrepoint

This is a friendly group who meet every Monday to do walks in Basel and the Northwest region of Switzerland. The walks are chosen by the group and are of different lengths and difficulty. More information under www.centrepoint.ch

Wine Tasters at American Women's Club

The Wine Tasters (ladies only) generally meet at a member’s home on the third Tuesday evening of the month to taste and learn about wines from around the globe - European, New World, and American. The AWC Wine Tasting group is one of the club’s longest existing interest groups – it’s beginnings go back to the 1980’s when several AWC members who were wine aficionados decided to get together to expand their knowledge via a tasting group. More information under www.awcbasel.org

Roche’n’Jazz In partnership with the Bird’s Eye Jazz Club and the Tinguely Museum,
Roche organizes concerts by top jazz performers form 16.00 on the last Friday of every month. The audience is free to move around the museum and a bar is available. More info on www.roch-n-jazz.net

Monthly Luncheon Lectures in Basel
please contact
www.myBlueSky.ch