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Thursday 27 June 2024
The SHAPE Performing Arts School introducing Frozen. How to sign up
Park Run, every Saturday. 8.45 ,meet for 9.00 start on Shape
5k - Run, walk or Jog!
Friday 21 June 2024
The Victory Services Club Newsletter available to read
The Victory Services Club, newsletter is available https://drive.google.com/.../17HvpHWEJYzvHsz2bMJF.../view...
Little Troopers Day, Saturday 29 June
Little Troopers have shared ideas to celebrate Armed Forces Day 29th June
For more information; https://www.littletroopers.net/for-armed-forces-day/
Brocante at Mons Expo, June 22nd and throughout Summer
Shape Community Life Magazine, June Edition
New Water Park opening in Bois Des Reves, Sat 29 - Sun 30 June
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hDRDnHyssRPcLysr/?mibextid=WC7FNe
For Information on Bois Des Reves see, the Parks post; CLICK HERE
🇧🇪 On July 20, come celebrate the national day in Mons
Thursday 20 June 2024
Shape International Air Fest, Fri 28 and Sat 29 June
Brussels Urban Sessions Thurs 27 - Sun 30 June
There will be an extra buzz around the Brussels Urban Sessions sporting event this year as some of the top international BMX Freestyle teams descend on the city for pre-Olympic training. Expect daring action and cool tricks as the largest urban sports event in Belgium hosts the final major international BMX Freestyle competition before Paris.
Over four days, more than 300 urban sports athletes will thrill with their freestyle, breaking, parkour, skateboarding and climbing skills.
There’s also demonstrations and initiations of different action sports as well as concerts, DJ sets and street art exhibitions. 27-30 June, Josaphat Park (Schaerbeek)
La Brocante des Quais de Charleroi, Flea Market and Beer Festival, Sat 22/ 23 June
When : 22 & 23 June – 10.00 to 16.00
Free Access - cost on consumptions
Fete de la Musique celebrates its 40th birthday 20-23 June Brussels and Walllonie
Fete de la Musique celebrates its 40th birthday as well as the summer solstice with dozens of musical concerts and DJ sets across Brussels and Wallonia. Bozar also joins in the party with its choral project Zing Ensemble.
Cinquantenaire park is the main hub in the capital with French artists La Femme and Flavien Berger joining local talent, while a food truck, bars and kids’ activities will keep crowds happy.
Other musical activities can be found in the Marolles, the Grand Hospice and the Sablon, among other areas. 20-23 June, multiple locations in Brussels and Wallonia
Friday 14 June 2024
Maker Monday, 17 June 12 - 3pm
Jun 17 2024, 12 pm - 3 pm
An afternoon in our DIY studio! A few of the items available to use:
3D scanner and printer
Wood burning kit
Silhouette and Cricut electronic die cut machines
Heat press & Mug press
Button maker
Knitting & Crochet supplies
and much more!
Cost
Entrance is free, but certain items and materials have a cost associated with them.
Registration Information
No registration is required.
Program
SHAPE International LibraryCome and enjoy a 5€ day at SHAPE Pizza Bowl
Royal Navy Hail and Farewell, Thursday 27th June from 17.30 - 19.30 at the Brit Bar
Thursday 13 June 2024
Harry Potter Visions of Magic interactive experience opens in Brussels on 26 July
Multimedia spectacle Harry Potter: Visions of Magic arrives in Brussels venue Tour & Taxis for a limited period from 26 July.
Tickets go on sale on 10 June at 14.00. Fans of the fantasy series can register on the website for the presale, which begins on 10 June at 10.00.
Brussels is the second location for the show, which takes visitors on a journey into the magical world of Harry Potter, following sell-out dates in Cologne, Germany.
The show is an interactive art experience that will explors the mysterious corners of the wizarding world in the 3,000m2 venue. It recreates a series of artistic and immersive environments inspired by enigmatic places in the magical community, like the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, the Ministry of Magic, and more.
Responsive video content, bold architecture, and original soundscapes create breathtaking multi-sensory installations, say Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and NEON, which is staging the show with local partners Exhibition Hub and Explorado Group.
They promise interactive technology that “invites guests to illuminate the invisible, revealing visions of magic that bring the entire experience to life”.
NEON CEO Ron Tan said they were confident about replicating the show in Belgium. “The resounding success of the premiere of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in Cologne, winning multiple accolades with record-breaking sellout shows is testament to the strong demand for this unique experience like no other.”
Admission prices start at €20.50 for children four to 13; €26.50 for ages 14 and up. The interactive experience is recommended for individuals aged 12 and above.