Geneva Marathon for Unicef

On May 3 and 4, 2014 you can register for various races at Geneva's Marathon for Unicef. New this year you can also choose to walk, fo example the Nordic Walking for 10kms, and there is also a 10kms options for runners as from 16 years of age.

Prices are cheaper the sooner you register, so don't forget to do so asap if you are planning to attend!!!

http://www.genevemarathon.org/en/registration

500 ans au quotidien: Histoire de Femmes

For 500 years, Geneva's Library has kept all the documents printed in the canton. In the three exhibitions that the library is organizing for 2014, attendants will be able to discover all of these amazing treasures.

The first exhibition will take place from March 8 to April 5, 2014, and it is dedicated to Geneva's women. There will also be conferences and guided tours.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 3pm - 7pm
Thursday (conference): 6.30pm - 8pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm

Antique Dealer Fair

As from yesterday and until this Sunday March 9, 2014, you will be able to find antique and second-hand dealers at the Salles de Fêtes de Carouge (Rue Ancienne 37).

Who knows? You might find something nice!

84th Salon de l'Auto

Once more, Palexpo receives the Salon de l'Auto from March 6 to March 16, 2014.

Always a great success, last year the show received 690.000 visitors from different countries around the globe.

You can find everything, from the more convenient cars you might end up buying, to amazingly futuristic cars, crazy expensive cars… you name it!

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Entrance fee:
Sfr 16.-
If you buy it as from 4pm to use that same day, the cost is only of Sfr 8.-!!!

Take the opportunity of visiting Palexpo to sit in your dream car… who knows, you might win the lottery next week and end up buying it!

The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights

This is the 12th edition of the FIFDH festival, a Forum on Human Rights where violations of civil, political, economical, social and cultural rights are denounced. The festival wishes to celebrate women and men around the world in their fight for human dignity.

Check their website to find out all that it is planned, from films premieres, to debates and testimonies.

http://www.fifdh.org/2014/index.php?lan=en&rubID=16

Encounter the Baga

Until May 4, 2014 you can discover the Baga through an exhibition from the Barbier-Mueller collection of Baga masks, statuettes, drums and seats from Guinea.

While strolling around the Old Town don't forget to drop by and visit it!

Barbier-Mueller Museum of Geneva

Rue Jean-Calvin 10

Entrance ticket: Sfr 8.-

The Patek Philippe Museum

Another must in Geneva is to spend a few hours in the beautiful Patek Philippe museum.

The building itself is amazing and you will have the chance of learning more about the brand's history, ancient collections, present work and the utensils expert watchmakers used.

If you go early on a Saturday morning, you can stroll afterwards around the flea market at Plainpalais!

Address: Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7
Entrance fee: Sfr 10.-
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and Saturdays from 10am to 6pm.

Have fun!