On Friday, July 19, 2024 in Montpellier, you can choose from various events including Swinging Montpellier at Peyrou, O’Millésimes at Domaine d’O, Cool Summer at Diagonal, Cuban evening at Gazette café, or Friday of Horror at Pathé cinemas.
The Swinging Montpellier Opening Night program includes performances by the Syncopathique orchestra, lindy hop introductions, a Count Basie Contest, concerts, and more. The event takes place from July 19 to July 21 at Peyrou esplanade in Montpellier.
O’Vintages at Domaine d’O offers wine tastings, regional products, workshops, storytelling, dance initiation, concerts, and DJs on the evening of July 19 and July 20.
Cool Summer at Diagonal cinema features the movie “Cabbage Soup” on July 19 at 8 p.m. The comedy and science fiction film tells the story of two old peasants who encounter an alien in their garden.
Enjoy traditional Cuban music with Mamita Bombon on July 19 at Gazette café. The concert offers swaying melodies and rhythms perfect for dancing and dreaming.
For horror movie fans, “MaXXXine” will be screened on July 19 at Pathé Comedy and Pathé Odysseum cinemas. The film is regarding a mysterious killer in 80s Los Angeles and the dark past of actress Maxine Minx.
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Swinging Montpellier Opening Night
Festival: This Friday’s program includes a warm-up event at the Polygone, starting with a live performance by the Syncopathique orchestra at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m., there will be an introduction to lindy hop in the Patio Fnac (free entry). The evening continues at Promenade du Peyrou with a series of exciting events. At 7 p.m., there will be an inauguration followed by a tasting workshop by Pays d’Oc IGP (registration required). The highlight of the evening is the Count Basie Contest at 8 p.m., a competition not to miss. Enjoy a concert by the Swing Up Orchestra at 8:30 p.m., followed by a presentation of guest dancers at 9:30 p.m. The evening will culminate with another concert by the Swing Up Orchestra at 9:45 p.m. For those looking to party late into the night, there will be an following-party at the Jost Hôtel with a DJ set starting at 11 p.m.
Date: From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, at the Peyrou esplanade in Montpellier. Free entry. Website: Swinging Montpellier
O’Vintages
Fête: O’Vintages offers a unique cultural and festive experience centered around wine. The event aims to showcase excellence through the selection of wines and regional products, as well as artistic proposals. Winegrowers, producers, workshops, storytelling, dance initiation, concerts, and DJ sets are just some of the activities planned for the evening. Enjoy a fantastic night under the shade of the pines at Domaine d’O.
Date: This Friday, July 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, at the pine forest of Domaine d’O, 178 rue de la Carrierasse in Montpellier. Free entry, entry with two tastings €7. Reservations strongly recommended on the AOC Languedoc website.
Cool Summer, Opening of the Festival: "Cabbage Soup"
Movie theater: Join the opening night of the festival with a special screening of "Cabbage Soup." This comedy science fiction film by Jean Girault features Louis de Funès, Jean Carmet, and Claude Gensac. The story follows two old peasants who live a quiet life until an alien lands in their garden one night. Enjoy the movie session followed by an aperitif.
Date: This Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at the Diagonal cinema, 5 rue de Verdun in Montpellier. Normal rate €8, student rate €6. Contact: 04 67 58 58 10.
Mamita Bombon
Concert: Immerse yourself in a Cuban atmosphere with Mamita Bombon. This exciting concert and dance floor event features traditional Cuban music including sounds, boleros, chachas, and guajiras. Get ready to sway to melodious tunes and dance the night away as you experience the vibrant culture of Cuba.
Date: This Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at the Gazette café, 6 rue Levat in Montpellier. Free entry.
Friday Horror: "MaXXXine"
Movie theater: Indulge in a night of horror with the screening of "MaXXXine." This VOST horror film by Ti West stars Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, and Moses Sumney. Set in 1980s Los Angeles, the movie follows adult film star Maxine Minx as she lands a coveted role. However, as a mysterious killer targets Hollywood starlets, Maxine’s dark past threatens to be exposed.
Date: This Friday, July 19 at 10 p.m. at the cinemas Pathé Comedy and Pathé Odysseum in Montpellier. Ticket prices vary.
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