Maison de quartier Villa Tacchini is a neighborhood community centre in Petit-Lancy (Lancy) focusing on adolescents and local cultural life. It offers youth drop-in services, workshops, concerts, theatre, dance, film screenings and community events, acting as an inclusive, grassroots space that fosters social cohesion, creativity and intergenerational exchange.
Ghostwoman is a Canadian duo reviving the spirit of Americana with vintage-modern textures, garage lines and psychedelic atmospheres. Led by multi-instrumentalist Evan Uschenko and joined by drummer Ille van Dessel, their music blends lo-fi grit, grunge intensity and post‑apocalyptic themes into cinematic songs conceived for the stage. Their album Welcome to the Civilized World channels wide-open road imagery and stark, melancholic melodies, offering an evocative, immersive live experience.
Growing out of adolescence and defending their childhood forest: Blaireau Dégâts narrates his fight with energy, humor, and emotion. Joined by his sister Cléo, a fashion influencer, they strive against the system to save their forest. This dynamic performance on ecology, family, and youth activism is presented by La Compagnie dans l’Arbre, known for blending contemporary writing with visual theater to provide an immersive and poetic experience.
In French.
The Canadian group Ghostwoman is set to deliver a rock concert at Villa Tacchini, blending americana, garage, and psych rock. This mesmerizing, timeless musical journey is presented in collaboration with the Festival Antigel. Since 2011, the festival has explored Geneva over three weeks, showcasing innovative performances by both renowned and up-and-coming artists, while highlighting unique venues.
Kitsch Comedy, founded by Sarah Mottet and Irina Melero, hosts a stand-up evening spotlighting women, gender minorities, and queer individuals. With DJ Suzanne Devaux, the event features an open mic followed by a vibrant and theatrical main stage. Organized in collaboration with the Festival Les Créatives, this event aims to champion gender equality in the arts and culture.
In French.
The inaugural Grand Intercantonal Romand Theatrical Improvisation Tournament will take place at Villa Tacchini, where teams from the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, and Fribourg will compete. The audience will serve as the sole judges, and improvisers must showcase their creativity while adhering to the referee’s constraints. Admission is free, with beverages and light snacks available on site.
In French.
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