Wall pogo. Reading and discussion
In her novel, Sonja M. Schultz tells the story of youthful rebellion and punk in the GDR. The focus is on a young woman from Karl-Marx-Stadt whose desire for freedom brings her into the sights of the Stasi - the basis for a reading and discussion.
Veikko Bartel: Victim or perpetrator?
An evening about lies, truth and justice. A murder case, a piece of evidence, a controversial verdict. Veikko Bartel takes us into the world of real trials - gripping, entertaining and full of surprising insights.
Einlass 18.00 Uhr | Beginn 18.30 Uhr
Die Spur der Ratten - Reading with Christian Sünderwald
"Die Spur der Ratten" - Christian Sünderwald reads from his thrilling novel. Two men are looking for a treasure and end up in the crosshairs of the church and ex-NS officials. An explosive story full of abysses and dark secrets.
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Reading: United in discord.
In her book Vereint in Zerrissenheit, Nora Zabel sheds light on the tensions between East and West. The reading and discussion focus on identity, influences and the perspectives of the East German Generation Z.
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Volkshochschule Chemnitz im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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24.02.26 19:00 - 20:30 clock
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Musical reading with Franci Mohr: Gnadentod
Francis Mohr reads from his crime novel "Gnadentod" and a short thriller about Chemnitz. This is accompanied by songs by Thomas Lautenknecht. Suspense, time travel and musical accents combine to create a varied evening full of atmosphere.
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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26.02.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
Reading with Franci Mohr: Mercy killing
Francis Mohr reads from his crime novel "Gnadentod - Bedenke das Ende" and a short thriller about Chemnitz. Accompanied by singer and guitarist Thomas Lautenknecht, the result is an exciting and entertaining evening of music, wit and literary suspense.
Hirschbar 09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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26.02.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
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Wall pogo. Reading and discussion
In her novel, Sonja M. Schultz tells the story of youthful rebellion and punk in the GDR. The focus is on a young woman from Karl-Marx-Stadt whose desire for freedom brings her into the sights of the Stasi - the basis for a reading and discussion.
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Volkshochschule Chemnitz im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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26.02.26 19:00 - 20:30 clock
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The grandfather I never knew. - Reading with Andrea Herold
"The grandfather I never knew" - Andrea Herold reads from the story of Grandpa Vincenz. A life between Mülsen and Austria, characterized by work, family and homesickness. Moving, authentic and sensitively told, with insights into contemporary history.
Solo reading with Olli Schumann: When I grow up.
Comedy meets literature: a self-deprecating stage program full of wit and charm. "Wenn ich groß bin" (When I grow up) tells pointedly of childhood, adulthood, big dreams, small body sizes and the loving escalations of everyday life.
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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09.04.26 19:00 - 20:30 clock
STEFAN SCHWARZ - TO THE CORE
An evening full of humor, honesty and depth of life: In "Bis ins Mark", Schwarz tells of his cancer diagnosis - touching, self-ironic and with a lot of heart. Not a story of suffering, but a courageous, cheerful search for clarity, meaning and closeness.
On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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03.02.2616:30 clock
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Get out of Chemnitz? - Comic reading
"Raus aus Chemnitz?" is a comic project with six personal stories of women who have left the city. The reading provides insights into experiences, decisions and questions about origin, identity and belonging.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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04.02.2619:00 clock
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Reading aloud makes heroes!
Reading time for pre-school children.
Stadtbibliothek Limbach Gert Hofmann09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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07.02.2610:00 clock
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Die Teilnahme am Märchenwettbewerb ist noch bis 15. März 2026 möglich.
Fairy tale consultation - Tietz Edition
The Chemnitz fairy tale competition is entering its fifth round and invites all creative minds, young and old, to submit their stories; the new fairy tale consultation hour offers the opportunity to receive direct feedback from the jury until June 20.
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Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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12.02.26 16:00 - 17:30 clock
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Reading time - together you read less alone
In the reading club, reading together becomes an experience; under the guidance of Regine Klinger, participants discover exciting books for adults and enjoy the stories in convivial company, far away from reading alone in their own four walls.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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23.02.2614:30 clock
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DEATH IN VENICE by Thomas Mann
A staged reading of an important novella by Thomas Mann: Karl Huck brings the characters to life, impressively staged by Antje König. A literary evening for young people and adults of great linguistic power.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
23.02.2619:00 clock
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Reading
Hardly known, but powerful: Alexander Schalck-Golodkowski and his KoKo empire kept the GDR alive with foreign currency. Journalist Norbert F. Pötzl paints a gripping picture of secret deals, power, flight and unanswered questions during the period of reunification.
Berta, the egg is hard!
Loriot shaped German humor with his unforgettable sketches and dialogues that humorously illuminate the absurdities of everyday life, making generations laugh while masterfully capturing the dynamics between men and women.
Opernhaus Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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29.03.2618:00 clock
Ines Hommann reads short stories from around the world
Ines Hommann inspires with short stories from all over the world which, despite their brevity, develop an impressive literary depth and are perfectly suited to the short attention span of today's fast-paced world.
Hirschbar 09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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28.05.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
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