"Rien ne va plus" is the call when the ball starts to roll on the gaming tables at the Spielbank Wiesbaden, Im Kurhaus, Kurhausplatz 1 (tel. 0611/536100; bus: 1, 8, or 16). The casino is open daily 3pm to 3am and admission is 2.50€ ($4). Roulette, blackjack, and poker are featured. It's located at the end of Wilhelmstrasse, one of the most famous streets in Wiesbaden. To enter, you must present a passport or an identification card. You must be 18 to enter and gamble, and men must wear jackets and ties.
Music and theater flourish in Wiesbaden throughout the year. For information on performances during your visit, check the Wiesbaden tourist office. For information about any of the conference and cultural facilities in the Kurhaus compound, including the casino and theater, call tel. 0611/17290.
Hessisches Staatstheater, Christian-Zais-Strasse (tel. 0611/1321; bus: 1), built in 1894 by Emperor Wilhelm II, is one of the most beautiful theaters in Germany. From September 15 to June 30 it presents a program of operettas, musicals, ballets, and plays. Tickets are 6€ to 49€ ($9.60-$78).
An important event is the International May Festival. The festival features concerts, classical in-house drama productions, and a wide selection of guest performances by internationally renowned theater companies. For information and tickets, call tel. 0611/1321.
Park Café, Wilhelmstrasse 36 (tel. 0611/3413246; bus: 1), incorporates a cafe, brasserie, and a nightclub. It's sprawling and often very busy. The cover ranges from 8€ to 12€ ($13-$19), and it's open daily 9pm to 4am.
