Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- Les Rencontres du Royal on Monday with guest speaker Joseph Gorgoni, Swiss comedian and actor.
- Comedy shows this week: English Showcase at Comedy Club 13 on Tuesday; Comedy on the Rocks on Tuesday at LCC; "Too Ukranian & Too Scottish Comedy" with Teddy Hall and Pavlo Voytovych on Thursday.
- Attention all dog lovers! From November 2 to 8, discover an exclusive pop-up collection of dog portraits by Catherine Pearson. Each portrait can be personalised with the name of your faithful companion! More than 30 breeds will be available. Whether you're looking for original decor or a unique gift for a dog parent, this is the event not to be missed. Opening on Saturday 2 November in the presence of Catherine Pearson (Cartell, Rue de Genève 21).
- Friday evening at La Vaudaire - an evening of craft beer tasting accompanied by 5 delicious dishes. Each dish will be sublimated by 5 beers, carefully selected for a perfect match. Specialist Alain Kaehr will be on hand to guide you through each food and beer pairing and share his knowledge.
- Metropole Lausanne invites chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi on the occasion of the release of his highly anticipated new cookbook, Comfort. On stage, Ottolenghi will share his expert tips for infusing your cooking with his unmistakable touch and creating comforting meals that are bursting with color, flavor, abundance and sunshine (Saturday, 8pm).
- Journée de la Glace returns to the Vaudoise aréna on Sunday. Enjoy a free day of skating from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on the three rinks: the Aréna, the Cooly (indoor), and the Yodli (outdoor). Whether you're with family, friends, or on your own, come glide on the ice and celebrate the start of the season.
- EPFL Scientastic Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Take part in the many scientific activities on offer at Scientastic around the brand new theme: how science works! Interactive exhibitions, workshops for young and old, science shows, lectures, lab visits, treasure hunts and fun activities for all ages.
