Share a Gascon meal at the Halles de la Cartoucherie, learn more about artificial intelligence thanks to the Lumières sur le quai festival, enjoy the tunes of the international guitar show, or witness the return of the Amer Ministry to the Pink City during the festival Controlled origins… So many ideas for outings to plan this weekend in Toulouse.
AI at the Quai des savoirs
AI is the main theme of the Lumières sur le quai festival. ©Quai des Savoirs
Like every fall, the Lumières sur le Quai festival returns this weekend to Toulouse; the opportunity for an entertaining and educational family outing. Each year it invites the public to explore a subject from various angles, mixing the points of view of scientists, artists and citizens, thus creating a multidisciplinary dialogue. For this new edition, artificial intelligence will be at the heart of the event. So-called “generative” algorithms are invading workshops, stages and artistic studios around the world. The increasingly frequent use of content creation and generation software raises many questions about the future of creation: What does this alliance between art and AI produce? What are the repercussions for artists and society? Can we truly speak of creativity when it comes from a machine?
So many questions that will be raised in a scientific and artistic way throughout the festival. With in particular un course in 15 stepswith free access, on the Jules-Guesde aisles and at the Quai des Savoirs. But also duringand fantasy concert entitled “Artificial Intelligence versus Artistic Imagination”, with Jean-François Zygel and the Orchester national du Capitole de Toulouse, which will take place at the Halle aux Grains on October 24. The future of music will also be discussed duringa meeting called “Algorythms: what future for music in the age of AI?”in duplex with the Society of Technological Arts (SAT) of Montreal on October 29. Finally, a luminous and musical strollorchestrated by the Remue Ménage company, will close the festival in a festive manner on Saturday, November 2, until 11 p.m.
Practical information: Lights Festival on the Quai, from October 18 to November 3from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (late night until 11 p.m. on October 31 and November 2), at Quai des Savoirs, 39 allées Jules Guesde in Toulouse. Program and tickets online.
Gascon meal at the Halles de la Cartoucherie
Les Halles de la Cartoucherie welcomes “Les Gasconneries d’André Daguin”. © Gala Jacquin
The Halles de la Cartoucherie will be dressed in the colors of Gascony this Sunday, October 20. Indeed, after having delighted Parisians in 2023, the “Les Gasconneries d’” festivalAndré Daguin” arrives in Toulouse. Named after the famous starred chef, who died four years ago, the event celebrates the cuisine and terroir of Gers. For this, around twenty producers will be present all day at the Halles de la Cartoucherie, to introduce the general public to the excellence of their products: producers of foie gras, preserves, caviar, Armagnac, beef breeders, veal and poultry, winegrowers, brewers, plum growers, candle creators…
On the program of this festival dedicated to epicureans, culinary tastings, but also meetings with chefs, bandas, a harvest of Gascon personalities during which the Saint Mont grapes will be harvested and crushed barefoot, initiations to the melee of rugby, beret throwing competitions, web races, pétanque… And many other “gasconries”! A catering offer will be offered by the traders of the Halles de la Cartoucherie. In fact, twinnings have been initiated between producers and chefs from the Place du Marché. “The Place du Marché has 25 food stalls, 4 bars, 1 collaborative neighborhood grocery store, 1 cooking school. It is a fertile, popular, lively and experiential place, which shows the richness of the territory’s production and local food know-how,” explains Ariane Daguin, daughter of the illustrious Gers chef and organizer of the festival.
Practical information: André Daguin’s GasconneriesdSunday October 20, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Halles de la Cartoucherie in Toulouse. Free entry. More information on the event website.
The guitar in all its forms at La Cité de Toulouse
100 luthiers will exhibit their know-how. ©International Guitar Show
Whether you are a musician, passionate about stringed instruments or simply curious, don’t miss the International Guitar Show, which takes place this weekend in Toulouse. Around a hundred luthiers await you there to help you discover their know-how and this fascinating world. Classical, jazz, acoustic, electroacoustic, bass guitars and much more will be the stars of the event. You will be able to attend demonstrations of some of the instruments presented, and will even be able to try them in closed test rooms, in optimal listening conditions.
Beyond the exhibition of hundreds of instruments, activities are organized for connoisseurs. Two exceptional masterclasses: the first led by the jazz master, Bertrand Papywho will share his expertise on voicings, harmonization and other essential jazz guitar techniques, and a second with Raphaël Feuillâtreconsidered the new global face of classical guitar. He will share his techniques, his interpretations and his passion for this instrument. For the uninitiated, several initiations will be offered, including a Ukulele workshop for beginners, which will allow participants to learn the basics of the instrument and play a piece together. As for the youngest, they will be able to participate in a pick making workshop. Finally, Bertrand Papy and Raphaël Feuillâtre invite you to two free concerts to showcase all their talent.
Practical information: International Guitar Show, October 19 and 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at La Cité, 55 avenue Louis Breguet in Toulouse. Free and free entry. Information and detailed program on the event website.
Return of the Amer Ministry to the northern districts of Toulouse
Since 2004, the Origines Contrôlées festival, organized by the Tactikollectif collective, has offered the opportunity to hear and see the movements and developments of contemporary society in the neighborhoods. This year, for the 21st edition, the program is once again rich in diversity. Exhibitions, shows, concerts, conference-debates, broadcast of documentaries…
Many highlights are not to be missed, such as the “Portraits of Toulouse” exhibition, which recounts the stories of refugees, resistance fighters, artists and athletes who shaped the Pink City, or the one entitled “Portraits of France” , which recounts the journeys of 29 foreign women and 29 men who marked the history of France, through an exhibition with illustrated biographies, photos and period documents. Also worth seeing is the concert “Les orients d’Occitanie”, a unique show combining traditional oriental music and classical orchestration withOrchestra Experiencewith 15 musicians, including Leila Zitouni to the song. Without forgetting “Zalamit“, a one-off from the Algerian actor Foudil Assouland the explosive evening “Of turntables & groove” with Sofiane Saidi, nicknamed the prince of raï 2.0, and DJ Zebra, master of turntables and electric fusions.
The festival will end in apotheosis with an exceptional concert by Amer Ministry. Emblematic of French rap from the 1990s, the legendary group returns for a unique performance that promises to leave an impression. A rare opportunity to see Passi, Stomy Bugsy and the other members of the group live, who knew how to capture and express the reality of the French suburbs.
Practical information: Controlled Origins Festival, from October 12 to 31, in the northern districts of Toulouse. All the program and prices on the event website.
