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HAPPENINGS IN RUHR

Many events pop up and disappear with little or no accessible advertising. Some activities are small or unique. Such happenings are posted in this calendar. A source of surprise and discovery.

Something special takes place throughout the year in the Ruhr Metropolis. Besides established events and exhibitions, smaller occasions can vary from a concert, theatre performance, vernissage, celebration, opening, anniversary, a spontaneous market or a small one-off activity. 

Choose from expat meet ups and other happenings, some of which take place with surprisingly little noticeable publicity, yet well-informed local nationals attend. Members of the expat communities of the Ruhr and surroundings can enjoy these gatherings too.

The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page. Please confirm to take note of any cancellations or changes.

By Vincent Green, Jun 24 2022

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        1Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00
Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 26, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.  Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from around 700 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international. A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre Düsseldorf
Messeplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Düsseldorf
2Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00
Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 26, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.  Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from around 700 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international. A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre Düsseldorf
Messeplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Düsseldorf
3Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00
Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 26, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.  Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from around 700 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international. A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre Düsseldorf
Messeplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Düsseldorf
4 5 6 7 8 9 10Long Live the Short Story!Long Live the Short Story!Time: 15:30
Orange Planet Theatre perform dramatised readings of five of the best-loved classic short stories ever written. Anton Chekhov’s “Oh! The Public” Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace” Katherine Mansfield’s “The Singing Lesson” William Wymark Jacob’s “The Monkey’s Paw”
Die Säule, Duisburg
11 12 13 14 15InterNationsInterNationsTime: 19:00
16th Anniversary Event
InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund
Cafe Extrablatt, Essen
16InterNationsInterNationsTime: 18:00
16th Anniversary Event
InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund
Grüner Salon, Dortmund
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18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30InterNationsInterNationsTime: 19:00
16th Anniversary Event
InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund
Bob’s, Bochum
 
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EVENTS IN RUHR

Events and activities large and small happen in the Ruhr Metropolis throughout the year, some becoming nationally and internationally popular. They range from a variety of funfairs to an intense collection of diverse cultural immersion.

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Socialising in the Ruhr

Staying in touch and getting together with others living in a similar situation can be important. Expat groups in social media are highly valuable sources for connecting. Socialising in the Ruhr Metropolis can include events, international clubs or heading for a popular spot to meet international residents. 

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