“Lakes are islands for fish,” the poetic thinker Alexander Kluge once said. A clever reversal—the human perspective all too often relates everything to our own species—and at the same time, the phrase captures the summer habits of Leipzig’s residents all too well. After work and on weekends, they swarm into the Neusee landscape—from the classic spot with C. to the barbecue lake—seeking out these watery enclaves, sheltered from the scorching asphalt and the bustling hustle and bustle of the big city. The next two months probably wouldn’t be bearable any other way…
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Founded ten years ago in Brooklyn, this indie-pop trio captivates audiences with lively beats and thought-provoking lyrics. Last year, they released the album *Dance Called Memory*, which has us eagerly anticipating just how memorable this concert—filled with danceable songs—will be • Ian Richard Devaney (vocals), Aidan Noell (synth), Alex MacKay (bass) • Advance tickets: €42.30
The “Jazzgarten im Moertelwerk” series is bringing Leipzig’s jazz scene back to the Karl-Heine Canal again this summer. The Moertelwerk’s beer garden transforms into a stage for excellent music, pleasant encounters, and relaxed summer evenings under the open sky • Markus Rom (electric guitar), Philipp Martin (bass), Hans Arnold (drums, effects) • Free admission (donations welcome)
The Saxony Youth Jazz Orchestra performs works by Reinhold Reini P.-Schmölzer, one of the most notable arrangers in the big band genre. His compositions blend rich tradition with contemporary techniques, creating a powerful and groovy sound • Saxony Youth Jazz Orchestra, Reini P.-Schmölzer (arr) • Advance tickets: €16.50/€12.10
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