Rap, jazz, theater, exhibition to see this week in Montpellier

Three Little Pigs, the Monsters Are Still Running, a play that runs for three nights at the Jean Vilar Theater. – La_Raffinerie

Pemaï is giving his concert at the Jam, OVF is showcasing four rappers from Montpellier, the story of the little pigs is revisited at Jean Vilar and the Samira Cambie gallery is exhibiting a landscape specialist. Here are four events to experience from Wednesday January 15 to Sunday January 19 in Montpellier.

Pemaï

Pemaï, a multifaceted group.

Guitar, bass, drums and then saxophones, keyboards and flutes. These are the instruments on stage for the Pimaï concert. The Montpellier band nourishes its creations with jazz, rock and traditional melodies drawn from Asia, from Laos to Indonesia. Traditional songs are reinvented in these compositions that transcend borders and styles. On the agenda, hypnotic rhythms and communicative energy.

Thursday, January 16 at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 p.m.). Jam, 100 rue Ferdinand de Lesseps, Montpellier. Free admission.

OVF/6

OVF rap nights always take place in a good atmosphere.

Sixth OVF (On Va l’Faire) meeting, a rap event that allows young artists to express themselves in front of an audience. The members of the collective want to highlight emerging local rappers. This time, the chance is given to Lil3pack, Badack, Coeurnoir and Koeurbo. During this long evening, the public will also find a dental rhinestone stand and various activities.

Thursday, January 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Le Circus, 3 rue Collot, Montpellier. Tickets on the Instagram account of @ovf.event. Free entry upon reservation, with the possibility of voluntary donations.

Three little pigs, the monsters always run

The latest creation from the Raffinerie company is a variation on the story of the three little pigs. Here, three adults leave the nest to build their home. It remains to be seen which ones will be best prepared to face the danger emanating from their family history. It is about questioning the voluntary or involuntary transmission of family dramas and wondering what to do “with the monsters that haunt us”.

From Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 January at 8pm. Théâtre Jean Vilar, 155 rue de Bologne, Montpellier. Price: €5/12/20.

Pierre Bendine-Boucar

The road to Uzès, Pierre Bendine-Boucar.

The Samira Cambie gallery (6 rue Saint Firmin in Montpellier) is inaugurating the year 2025 with a monographic exhibition of an artist whose work revolves around the landscape, playing with the cliché, the postcard and the “obvious”. Until February 23.