"Inconspicuous Beauties" is exhibited by artist Ellen R. Dornhaus in the House of Nature. The images of the wild plants are presented like portraits to highlight the special features of the individual plants. The official exhibition opening and reception will take place on Sunday.

Where: Haus der Natur Bonn, An d. Waldau 48, 53127 Bonn.
When: Sunday, 29 January, 11 a.m.
Admission: free of charge

With the children's workshop "Ideame", the Latin American-German cultural association Raíces e.V. opens a space for creativity, curiosity and imagination for children aged five to eight. The workshop is inclusive and explicitly aimed at children of all nationalities and cultures. After the first date on Friday, Ideame will take place once a month. A maximum of ten children can take part in each session. For more info, visit raicesbonn@gmail.de.

Where: International Meeting Centre of the City of Bonn, Ollenhauerstraße 1,
53113 Bonn, Germany.
When: Friday, 27 January, 4 to 5.30 p.m.

Artist and goldsmith Petra Georg-Acherbach started the project "Every person is a pearl" at the beginning of 2021. As a reaction to the drowning of thousands of people in the Mediterranean Sea, she calls for people to donate a pearl to her for the growing work of art. The artist wants to expand the work of art with 400 "Bonn pearls". For this purpose, interested people can bring their beads to the Women's Museum. The guided tour and the lecture "What does the origin of the tango have to do with an installation from the year 2022?" will take place on Sunday from 2 pm. More information is available here.

Where: Women's Museum, Im Krausfeld 10, 52111 Bonn, Germany.
When: Sunday, 29 January, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: six euros (reduced rate four euros)

With numerous proclamations and carnival sessions, the 2022/23 session is already in full swing. This weekend, the first carnival concerts will take place at the Westwerk in Bonn. Bands such as Bläck Föös, Räuber, Kasalla, Funky Marys and Höhner will come together for each of the eight dates in total to warm up the cold season with warm beats and Cologne anthems. Tickets are available here.

Where: Am Westwerk, Immenburgstraße 20, 53121 Bonn
When: Friday, 27 January, 6.10 p.m.; Saturday, 28 January, 5.40 p.m.;
Sunday, 29 February, 5.20 p.m.
Admission: from 39.90 euros

On Saturday, the administration building of the waste recycling plant (MVA) will be transformed into a swap meet. All items that are easy to transport and fully functional may be exchanged. In addition to the market, the MVA offers exciting guided tours of the plant.

Where: MVA Bonn - administration building, access via gate 1, Am Dickobskreuz
13, 53121 Bonn.
When: Saturday, 28 January, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: free of charge

Note: For the guided tours, interested persons should be free from vertigo and bring sturdy shoes.

As Bonn's town clerk, Albrecht Selge has experienced, discovered and written down a lot in the past year. On Friday, with musical accompaniment by the Solaris Trio, he will review his time in Bonn and read from his new project.

Where: Chamber Music Hall Beethoven-Haus, Bonngasse 22-24, 53111 Bonn, Germany
When: Friday, 27 January, 7.30 p.m.
Admission: 25 euros, tickets are available at the Parkbuchhandlung (Am Michaelshof 4B, 53177 Bonn)

Christa Saamer takes children and adults alike on her storytelling journey to distant worlds. The fantasy journeys lead into hidden caves, to buried treasures and into the depths of the forest. Between brave princesses and heroes, participants dream themselves into a unique fairytale world.

Where: Auerberg Integrated District Library, Warschauer Straße 66, 53117 Bonn.
When: Saturday, 28 January, 2.30 to 3.30 p.m.

(Original text: ga; Translation: Mareike Graepel)