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Information is often only available a few days before so please keep looking. More events will be added over next few days so please come back and look again!
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| Sat 1 to 16 Nov, 10am to 6pm | Tanneries Art Gallery in Nerac, Lot et Garonne | The illustrator and cartoon character creator Yves Chaland has a retrospective of his prints and sketch books with work also in the Mediateque across the river from this beautiful gallery. Free entry. 0553974050 |
| Sat 1 Nov, 9pm | Commerce, Mezin | Bad to ze Bone are a very popular local band who offer a fun evening of all your favourite rock and bles numbers. |
| Thu 6 Nov, 8.30pm | Ducourneau Theatre, Agen | French chansons, new style, from the duo 'Grim' (hopefully the name does not describe the music!). Billed as lively, they must be pretty good as they are opening for Cabrel (one of france's favourite sons who, I believe, lives around here) at the Zenith Stadium in Toulouse later in the month. 13€ |
| Thu 6 Nov, 9pm | Maison Jeunes et Culture, L'Isle Jourdain, Gers | Woody Allen classics 'Central Park West' and River Side Drive' make a double bill by the theatre groupe Ephemere. 9€. 0562072106 |
| Fri 7 Nov, 3pm and 9pm | Halle aux Grains in Samatan, Gers | Theatre Reel put on Moliere's 'Impromptu' |
| Fri 7 Nov, 9pm | Bains du Roy, Nerac, Lot et Garonne | Evening of well-known French chansons with bar. 2€. 0677333981 |
| Fri 7 and Sat 8 Nov, all day from 9am | Au Pied du Mur, L'Isle Arne, Gers | One of a whole set of very interesting ecological construction training days with talks and demos...this time on heat and walls. 160€. 0562676617 |
| Sat 8 Nov, 9pm | Municipal theatre 'Meridional', Fleurance, Gers | The Kiroul company are putting on 'C', a sensitive play about a simple life and getting through. 10€ 0562061896 |
| Sat 8 Nov, 8.30pm | Bar L'Etape, Miradoux, Gers | Come along to our English/French quiz night, see links for details if you want to book to eat beforehand. Guaranteed fun for 2€. Want to know more then contact Joni using the Contact Us form |
| Sat 8 Nov to Feb 2009 | Musee des Beaux Arts, Agen | The simple engravings of Roger Bissiere are on show. He is one of France's most important early 20th century artists and this is a very inclusive show. Gallery is open daily exc Tuesdays 10am to 6pm |
| Sun 9 Nov, 9pm | Tannerie, Agen | Gasconha Plus are a traditional folk band. 12€ |
| Sun 9 Nov, 5pm | Church in L'Isle Jourdain, Gers | Bach and Buxtehude organ concert. Free. 0562072557 |
| Mon 10 Nov, 8pm | Commerce, Mezin | An evening billed as musichall. I think a sort of general review with music and dancing. There's a meal at 8pm then the music starts at 10pm. Family entertainment, you'll probably need to book, see Links for details. |
| Tue 11 Nov, 8.30pm | Ducourneau Theatre, Agen | Sergeant Pepper's is an evening dedicated to the fab four including music and theatre. 10-21€ |
| Thu 13 to Sat 29 Nov, 8.30pm (4pm Sundays) | Cornieres Theatre, Agen | Molly Bloom 0553478208 |
| Fri 14 Nov, 8.30pm | Espace d'Albret in Nerac, Lot et Garonne | Family theatre from Temps Fort which includes, history, myth, dance, masks and drama. 6/3€ |
| Sat 15 Nov, 9pm | Salles des fetes in Roumagne, Lot et Garonne | Post Image is an interesting ethno-jazz band that pushes the boundaries of music. They have 6 albums to date and have been playing and changing for 20 years. Well worth seeing. |
| Sun 16 Nov, 3pm | Espace d'Albret in Nerac, Lot et Garonne | Several dance companies offer an afternoon of dance events. 0553655223 |
| Fri 21 Nov, 9pm | Imaj, Auch, Gers | Mississipi Jazz Band does its stuff. |
| Fri 21 Nov to 21 Dec, Fri thro Mon 2 to 6pm | Tanneries Art Gallery, Nerac | Xmas selling show of painting, sculpture, ceramics etc. Free entry. |
| Sat 22 Nov, 8.30pm | Salle J de l'Isle in Vianne, Lot et Garonne | Local theatre company Les Fous du Baron present 'Coquin de Sort'. 5€ |
| Sat 22 Nov, 3pm | Mediateque, Nerac | 'Cafe Choc Plus' :A bookshop owner presents his favourite crime novels whilst you discuss, drink coffee and nibble on cakes....what a great way to spend a cold afternoon and improve your French! Free |
| Mon 24 Nov to Dec 22 | Art Gallery, Rue Gambetta, Fleurance, Gers | Local creative association are showing their creations ready for Christmas...pick up a present here perhaps? Free entry. |
| Mon 24 and Tue 15 Nov, throughout the day | Espace d'Albret, Nerac | Two day annual festival of local art, dance, theatre groups. Theatre am, children, circus arts, dance and song pm and at 9pm on the Monday an evening of music. |
| Thu 27 Nov, 8.30pm | Havana, Ramonville | Popa Chubby plays his famous New York City blues, a mix of jazz, country, folk etc etc. |
| Fri 28 Nov, 9pm | Tannerie, Agen | The tonton Georges trio pay hommage to Brassens while inserting modern latin rhythms. If you adore brassens then this is a must-see. 12€ |
| Fri 28 and Sat 29 Nov, all day from 10am | Salle J de l'Isle in Vianne, Lot et Garonne | Xmas selling fair of local crafts and art, nice town and chance to buy a gift too. 0553974050 |
| Fri 28 Nov, 9pm | Imaz, Auch, Gers | Lucien la mauvaiz Graine is billed as French chanson/party style music. |
| Sat 29 Nov, 9pm | O'Neill pub in Caussade, Tarn et Garonne | Libertalia is a very lively celtic band, going bonkers on accordians, penny whistles, bagpipes etc. Personally I adore this stuff! Expect a pretty rowdy crowd (well, in French terms) |
| Sat 29 Nov, 9pm | Foyer Rural in Mauvezin, Gers | The Artaban theatre company give a new take on Sleeping Beauty in 'Les Contes de la Voute Plantaire'. 8€. 0562067959 |
| Sun 30 Nov, 4pm | Tannerie, Agen | Vitali trio play baroque instruments in this concert of the great Italian masters including Vivaldi. 12€ |
| Sun 30 Nov, 11am | St Nicholas church in Nerac | Mass accompanied by orchestra. |