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Happy Thursday, beautiful bored people of Munich! As the heat wave continues well into the weekend (with some cooling rain forecasted for tomorrow – fingers crossed!), there’s tons of great events on this weekend to keep you busy.
Here are some of the best events in Munich you can’t miss:
Bavarian Genussfestival
Spoil your taste buds with delicious regional delights at this festival, with plenty of wines, cheeses, breads and more to sample.
When: Daily until August 30, 2018
Where: Odeonsplatz
Container Collective Sommerfest
Party all weekend at one of the coolest hangout spots in Munich with drinks, table tennis and lots of music.
When: Friday, August 10th from 4pm onwards, Saturday & Sunday from 12pm onwards
Where: Container Collective at the Werksviertel Mitte (behind Ostbahnhof)
Moments Festival at Chiemsee
A zero waste rave? You betcha, all on the scenic shores of Chiemsee.
When: Saturday, August 11th, 2018 from 1pm onwards
Where: Strandbad Seebruck, Am Chiemseepark 9
Cost: 25 euros plus fees. Learn more on their official website
Outdoor Screening of The Greatest Showman
Kino, Mond & Sterne has been showing outdoor movies all summer, usually in German. BUT this time they’re screening the Greatest Showman in the original version (with German subtitles). YASSS!
When: Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at 7:30pm
Where: Kino, Mond & Sterne, Westpark
Cost: 7 euros. Buy tickets in advance on their website
Krims & Krams Flohmarkt
Peruse through some beautiful junk and acquire some new treasures for your collection at the ultra cool Bahnwärter Thiel.
When: Sunday, August 12th, 2018 from 2pm – 7pm
Where: Bahnwärter Thiel
Perseid Meteor Shower
Get cozy and witness 60-70 meteors an hour pierce through the sky in one of the most popular meteor showers of the year.
When: Evening of Sunday, August 12th, 2018
Where: Wherever you want to perch! Olympiapark and the English Garden are always good
Pfälzer Weinfest
Wine, food & even a jazz breakfast on Sunday… did we mention the festival is free? You’re welcome. Learn more on the official website.
When: Daily until August 12th, 2018 from 3pm – 11pm
Where: The Residenz Courtyard (Residenzstraße 1)
Kulturstrand
Munich’s favourite city oasis near Deutsches Museum will be hosting all sorts of events and activities this weekend including an electro-music concert, skimboarding, body art and more. Check the official website for more details.
When: All weekend
Where: Kulturstrand (Ludwigsbrücke, Auf der Insel)
Have an amazing weekend!
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