MAG Utrecht #22: March & April 2020

MARCH & APRIL 2020

Street art

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Souvenirs & gifts from Utrecht

Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is a leading theatre in Central Netherlands. Many events are accessible for non-dutch speakers. Have a look at our March/April selection.

Dance and ballet Siblings, somehow you have to dance with them through life: ‘Bloedband’ 12+ | 3 March

Are you looking for a special souvenir to remind you of your trip to Utrecht, or do you want to buy a locally made gift? In the shop of the Tourist Information Centre, at the foot of the Dom Tower, you will find all kinds of souvenirs and gifts, such as the handmade Dom candles, ceramics from Utrecht-based workshop echtWaar, all kinds of Miffy must-haves and a T-shirt that features the Bubble Cloud roof over the square at the entrance of the Utrecht Centraal train station. > Tourist Information Centre, Domplein 9 Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 www.visit-utrecht.com

‘Via Kanana’ searches for the road to the promised land for the ravaged nation South Africa | 27 March

The Square is what you get when you let a collective of designers, dancers, musicians and choreographers take the lead | 15 April

A celebration of independency in Standalone by NDT | 31 March & 1 April

Opera Opera Melancholica is Glass’ cinematic minimal music combined with the writings of Edgar Allen Poe and choreography by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam | 4 March

Bride for sale is an adult fairy tale full of sex and humor | 26 March

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Welcome to Utrecht

Photography Jurjen Drenth

Spring is here! A perfect time to jump on a bike and cycle through the city. An excellent way of discovering the arty side of Utrecht is to immerse yourself in the world of street art, one of the most accessible art forms you can find in modern cities. We’re taking you past some of the finest examples.

Another good place to visit in spring are the petting farms in and around town, where you get the chance to feed the lambs, ride a pony or stroke the rabbits.

The spring also marks the beginning of the festival season. In March, budding theatre-makers will surprise you with intimate shows in cafés while you sit at the bar unsuspectingly sipping your drink. The annual arts festival Tweetakt will also kick off in March, featuring a whole range of theatre, dance and musical performances (many suitable for nonDutch speakers!), visual art and interactive installations.

And Neude square will be the centre of attention from 13 March, when the new central library opens its doors in the former post office.

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The most iconic street art

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30 Made in Utrecht La Nonette’s illustrations

40 Meet the Streets Croeselaan & Rijnlaan

40 Gas station-turned-restaurant

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A nod to feminism

44 Throwback The former post office 47 Cultural Events Calendar 62 Visitor information 64 Map 66 Check out online 67 Next time The Hunfeld

CALENDAR

34 On the road in Leidsche Rijn Romans, locally brewed beer & Italian ice-cream 38 5x petting farms Head into nature

EAT & DRINK

38 Feeding the goats

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EXPLORE

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Music, art, theatre, festivals & more Nova Twins Music Great gigs Tweetakt Festival Annual arts festival Festivals & Events Theatre in cafés & more Movies 3 must-sees Theatre Experimental dance Exhibitions & Museums Utrecht surrealism

SHOPPING

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What’s happening?

Things to do & places to go Spotlight The painted city The local’s favourites Q&A with Jacob Melleny & Harry Thorogood

CULTURE

Contents

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March & April

What’s happening?

THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

A GOOD LAUGH

Utrecht International Comedy Festival

The American culture website Vulture added the Utrecht comedy fest to its list of nine fantastic comedy festivals. For a good reason: the Utrecht International Comedy Festival is the largest stand-up comedy festival in the Benelux. Seven rooms on the top floor of TivoliVredenburg will provide a stage for over sixty British, American, Canadian, Belgian and Dutch performers. And there’s even more: the UICF is preceded by a Utrecht Comedy Week, which includes a show by the ‘anarchist cook’ George Egg and Raul Kohli’s pick of the Edinburgh Fringe. > 6 and 7 March, TivoliVredenburg utrechtinternationalcomedyfestival.nl

THE UICF IS THE LARGEST STAND-UP COMEDY FESTIVAL IN THE BENELUX

EXPERIMENTAL

Utrechter Jazz Club

Every first Thursday of the month, jazz fans are treated to a club concert in the private lounge of the De Utrechter bar.

Utrechter Jazz Club evenings (a partnership between De Utrechter, UJazz and saxophonist Kika Sprangers) provides a podium for jazz scene musicians who are keen to experiment, innovate and test the boundaries of jazz music. > every first Thursday of the month, De Utrechter (Vredenburg 40) deutrechter.nl/clubjazz

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Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht

Grab the opportunity to visit the museum and the old botanical garden before it will close its doors for renovations on 25 April. At the museum, kids (and their family) can get to know their inner scientists by carrying out experiments or investigating the differences between humans and animals. And the old botanical garden (de Oude Hortus) is a beautiful and relaxing place full of exotic trees and plants. > until 25 April, Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht (Utrecht University Museum) universiteitsmuseum.nl/english

Last chance!

MADE IN UTRECHT Mesjokke has been producing a true Utrecht chocolate brand for four years under the motto ‘bean to bar’. These Chocolate Explorers buy their cocoa beans straight from the farmers, who are given a fair price. They then take care of the entire production process - from roasting the beans to packaging the finished chocolate bars. > Mesjokke chocolate is available from Familie van Rijk (Amsterdamsestraatweg 379), branches of 30ML, Morty’s Kaas en Delicatessen (Kanaalstraat 57) and Bij Kees (Rijnlaan 9). choxplore.nl

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MUST-DO

‘Tekenen Onder Invloed’

Every month in EKKO, there’s a unique opportunity to draw under the influence of light, sound, performance, projections and props. During the series of interactive performances, you’ll be shown short and longer scenes from our off and online world in rapid succession. Packed with humour, current affairs, escapism and critical engagement, and with a nude model acting as a beacon amid the chaos. Sign up if you’re interested. Drawing skills are irrelevant, everyone is welcome, but remember to bring your own materials.

Hint: think (and draw) big!

What’s happening?

> 10 March and 14 April, EKKO ekko.nl

BEAM ME UP

Dom Tower

Even though the pride of Utrecht is currently shrouded in scaffolding, you can still climb the tower with a guide during the renovation work. From the beginning of April, you can even go up with an elevator.

Climbing the 465 steps is still possible, if you fancy a workout. Book your ticket online or go to the VVV tourist information office. > daily, Domplein domtoren.nl/en/visitor-information/ ticketshop

Photography Vincent Waal, Alex Bunje, Unsplash, Lize Kraan, Annemiek van der Kuil

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LOCAL FAVOURITE

Whakamarie

On the corner of Biltstraat and F.C. Dondersstraat, you’ll find Whakamarie. The front section is dominated by the South-American kitchen giving the full Mexican cantina experience. The former fast-food shop behind it has been transformed into an Izakaya - a.k.a. a Japanese pub.

Dishes from both parts of the world are served under one roof, from breakfast burritos, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), fresh ceviche and Japanese BBQ, to tacos with softshell crab. Not forgetting a glass of saké or mezcal of course. > F.C. Dondersstraat 2 whakamarie.nl

March & April

MUST-SEE

Slot Zuylen

Just out of town, in the picturesque village of Oud-Zuilen, you’ll find one of the oldest castles on the Vecht: Slot Zuylen. A lot of authoritative people lived in this castle including several influential women such as the writer Belle van Zuylen.

There are guided tours of Slot Zuylen which are given in Dutch, but all the information is available in English. The castle gardens are also open to visitors (with or without a guide), as is the museum café. > Saturday and Sunday (until 1 April) and Tuesday to Sunday (from 1 April onwards), Tournooiveld 1 (Oud-Zuilen) slotzuylen.nl/english

SEVERAL INFLUENTIAL WOMEN LIVED IN SLOT ZUYLEN

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Photography Jurjen Drenth, D.C. Goossens/Het Utrechts Archief

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SPOTLIGHT

The painted

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STREET ART IS ONE OF THE MOST ACCESSIBLE ART FORMS YOU CAN FIND IN MODERN CITIES. IT’S THERE FOR ALL TO SEE AND ANYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE (LEGALLY OROTHERWISE). THE WALLS OF UTRECHT ARE GRADUALLY TAKING ON MORE COLOUR.

By Wieneke van Koppen

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rtist JanIsDeMan asked residents of Mimosastraat to name their favourite books. He and fellow-artist Deef Feed then painted a gigantic bookcase on the corner of the street and Amsterdamse­ straatweg, 1 bursting with titles such as The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. He’d never experienced so much personal interest in a work of art before, says Jan. ‘These books are the favourites of lots of other people too.

They come from near and far to admire the mural. And standing there in front of it, they also notice the local shop next door. So the bookcase is having an impact on the local economy too.’ This bookcase has been in the national and international spotlight, but it’s not the only graffiti icon in Utrecht: there’s also an eccentric gnome with a red pointy hat and a big mouth called KBTR, whose maker has been leaving his/her mark anonymously for twenty years. ‘They cherish the mystery,’ says Jan, who is familiar with KBTR. ‘Very few people know who it is, which is why the artist is able to continue.’ He laughs: ‘If I were to spray JanIsDeMan everywhere, people would soon know where to find me.’ You’ll also come across KBTR outside Utrecht, and even abroad.

‘His omnipresence as an underground character commands respect among the entire graffiti community,’

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SPOTLIGHT

Find it on the map See page 64

explains Didi Steen, organiser of street art projects and tours. ‘He’s usually jolly, but there are a few more engaged, contemporary examples, such as the yellow jacket from 2018.’

TEMPORARY CHARACTER

KBTR was innovative in his day - characters weren’t common on the Dutch graffiti scene.

Most artists created name tags (a sort of signature, ed.) These aren’t appreciated as much, particularly not when they’re sprayed across other, larger works of art. This is ‘not done’ on the scene. Jan is one of the few fans of tags. ‘People are proving that they exist.

I get that. Nothing is forever on the street; let’s face it, it’s just paint.’ Jan experiments with this temporary character of graffiti at the skate park in Grift park. 2 ‘I saw the potential for a wicked graffiti painting. Skate parks are often covered in graffiti, just like

trains. So I decided to spray trains around the skate park, so that other graffiti artists could spray their work or tags over them. Some people think that’s a shame, but I can see the funny side.’ The municipality agreed to the plan and other graffiti artists soon got in on the act. KBTR was one of them - it’s a prominent presence at the skate park.

OLD MASTERPIECES

The artists cooperative De Strakke Hand also work outdoors, but with a brush. Founder Michiel Meulemans: ‘Most of us have never even held an aerosol.’ Last year, the ten of

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‘THE BEST WORKS OF ART USUALLY REMAIN FOR LONGER BECAUSE NO-ONE WANTS TO SPRAY OVER THEM’ carefully apply the paint, layer by layer.

Didi Steen regularly takes visitors to see the Pyke Koch portrait. ‘It’s a favourite stop on the street art tour, and tourists often get into discussions about the gender of the person being portrayed.’

Photography Jurjen Drenth, Robert Oosterbroek, Dieuwke de Boer

HALL OF FAME

them copied works of art from the Centraal Museum onto walls in public spaces. They brought Sleeping Mars 3 by Hendrick ter Brugghen (1629) to Westplein and The Flute Player 4 by Abraham Bloemaert (1621) to Overvecht. The unique collaboration between the De Strakke Hand, Centraal Museum and Utrecht Marketing means that people who never visit museums are still exposed to visual art. De Strakke Hand was responsible for finding suitable buildings for these enormous murals. Michiel: ‘Everything had to be right.

The fabric of the wall, the location and the vibe. The monumental building on Van Asch van Wijckskade was perfect for the classical portrait by Pyke Koch, 5 and the high-rise flat in Kanaleneiland was ideally suited to The Lute Player 6 by Dirck van Baburen.’ Every masterpiece was inspected digitally to work out the best way of copying it onto the building. The sketches were projected onto the walls using special beamers, before the artists were hoisted onto lifting platforms to

There isn’t much room for large, new outdoor works of art in the centre of Utrecht. Districts like Kanaleneiland and Leidsche Rijn provide more opportunity.

In fact, a Hall of Fame for graffiti work was recently created on Berlijnplein 7 in Leidsche Rijn. This is crucial to the development of street art, says Didi.

‘Every successful graffiti artist spent their formative years experimenting with an aerosol. Unfortunately, you don’t have much time to refine your work when what you’re doing is illegal. The Hall of Fame allows up-and-coming artists to create finished, larger works of art legally, so they can experiment at a higher level.

They simply choose their spot and start spraying.’

The Hall of Fame features very diverse work by different types of artists. Didi: ‘The best works of art usually remain for longer because no-one wants to spray over them. But you may still find that your favourite piece, however good it was, has been replaced by something else a week later. So the Hall of Fame is constantly renewing itself.’ Which is the whole point of street art.

For more information about Didi Steen’s street art tours, go to: greetingsfromutrecht.nl

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THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITES

Q&A WITH JACOB MELLENY AND HARRY THOROGOOD

By Manon Marijs

Since November last year Utrecht can call itself home to its very first churros café: Papi Churro. After successfully running a churros food truck at several food festivals for three years, owners Jacob and Harry decided to step up their churros game. So, how did these two guys from London wind up in Utrecht? It all started five years ago at a ski resort in France. The two friends worked at a Dutch student’s bar. Their manager also happened to manage the TREK Food Truck Festival and he invited them over to work for the festival. Jacob and Harry enjoyed it so much, that they bought their very own food truck to kick off their churros enterprise. And now you can enjoy Papi Churro all year round in the heart of Utrecht’s city centre. > Korte Minrebroederstraat 5 papi-churro.com

Build your own ‘We like Utrecht’s bustling atmosphere, especially in summer.

With Papi Churro, we’re bringing something new and tasty to the city.

Something that’s different from the crepes and waffles that are available already.’ With names such as Basic Bitch, Salt Bae and White Virgin, their churros are definitely out there.

You can build your own as well by adding loads of different toppings.

‘Since our café is more spacious than our truck, we’ve started expanding our product range by making our own vegan cookie dough toppings. Also, we’ve created a special Papi Churro coffee roast that complements our churros perfectly.’

Deli ‘Bigoli (Schoutenstraat 12) is an amazing Italian deli slash sandwich shop located in the heart of the city.

Going there makes you think you’ve just popped to Bologna for the day.

They have incredibly fresh and authentic products that taste delicious on a sandwich or a in salad.

Add to that their lovely staff and great atmosphere and you’ve got one of our favourite places to grab a bite.’

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Cinephiles

Second home

‘We enjoy visiting the Louis Hartlooper Complex (Tolsteegbrug 1) cinema on our days off or on the weekends.

It is always buzzing with locals and gives you a chance to see the films that wouldn’t be featured in the larger cinemas. Watching a film in one of the cosy screening rooms is a true Utrecht experience. Also, the Cineville card makes it the most affordable cinema to go to if you’re cinephiles like us.’

‘Festival TREK (end of May in Grift park) is like a second home for us. We’ve been attending this outdoor festival for over three years now with our food truck. We love the vibe, the quality of what’s on offer and the buzz that comes with it. It’s a great for a family day out or for an evening of partying with friends. Even if we’re not there with our food truck, we still go and enjoy a beer in the sun.’

Photography Peter Lodder, Stephanie Versteeg

Bella Italia ‘O’Panouzzo (Mariastraat 35) has the best pizza in town, hands down.

Their dough is authentically Neapolitan and the service is fantastically Italian. Make sure to get the Calbrese pizza with a Birra Moretti to clench your thirst. And if the weather allows it, you should head outside.

There’s nothing better than eating your pizza on the terrace whilst watching the world go by.’

Bigoli

Louis Hartlooper Complex

Festival Trek

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NOVA TWINS The gritty bass lines and grimy punk produced by these two women from south-west London was inspired by artists such as N.E.R.D., The Prodigy, Betty Davis, Missy Elliott and New York Dolls. They conquered the underground scene with their energetic live shows and striking appearance (bass player Georgia South and singer/guitarist Amy Love always dress from head to toe in their own creations), so now it’s time to win the hearts of a wider audience.

Photography Sansaa Abstract

> 27 March, dB’s dbstudio.nl

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CULTURE

Music, art, theatre, movies & more THERE’S MORE THAN ENOUGH CULTURAL EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM IN MARCH AND APRIL. MAG UTRECHT HELPS YOU CHOOSE BETWEEN ALL THE GIGS, EXHIBITIONS, THEATRE PERFORMANCES, FESTIVALS AND MOVIES ON OFFER.

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COME AND LISTEN TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF PIANISTS

Liszt Competition

If you want to listen to the next generation of pianists, come to the Liszt Competition.

Fourteen talented pianists between 19 and 29 years of age will travel from all around the world to Utrecht to compete for the prizes. They will each perform three concerts, including a chamber music concert with a violinist and cellist. The three finalists will then perform a solo concert and a concert with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra in the main auditorium of TivoliVredenburg. > 17 to 28 March, TivoliVredenburg liszt.nl

Jeangu Macrooy

Music

The career of the Surinamese singersongwriter Jeangu Macrooy is something of a rollercoaster: his debut album ‘High On You’ was nominated for an Edison (a prestigious Dutch music award) and he was a huge hit at various festivals, including Lowlands and North Sea Jazz. His second album ‘Horizon’, a mix of soul and pop with hints of jazz and gospel, has also been given the seal of approval by the music critics. In May, Macrooy will be representing the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. > 19 March, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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An introduction to the multi-faceted electro from Down Under. The debut album by the Australian foursome Tora received high acclaim from no-one less than Elton John. The next album ‘Can’t Buy the Mood’ is even more diverse, featuring smooth guitars, sharp drums and soulful undertones. > 3 April, EKKO ekko.nl

WE ALL LOVE 80S, 90S AND 00S Every first Saturday of the month, you can head to Winkel van Sinkel to dance the night away on tunes from the 80s, 90s and 00s. The VJ team will take you back with legendary moments from film and TV. > 7 March and 4 April, Winkel van Sinkel dewinkelvansinkel.nl

NOISE MANIFESTO WITH PAULA TEMPLE & MORE

THE CAREER OF JEANGU MACROOY IS SOMETHING OF A ROLLERCOASTER

After releasing one of the best albums of 2019 on her own label Noise Manifesto, Paula Temple will be showcasing the imprint. She’s accompanied by Femanyst and The Lady Machine. > 13 March, Club BASIS clubbasis.nl

Photography Anne-Marie Kok, Allard Willemse

GOEDE VRIJDAG House, electro and disco for everyone with a devout heart: on Good Friday, EKKO is the place to let yourself go on the dance floor. > 10 April, EKKO ekko.nl

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Where’s the party?

Tora

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ADVENTUROUS

TWEETAKT FESTIVAL

This year’s annual arts festival, featuring a whole range of theatre, dance and musical performances (many suitable for non-Dutch speakers!), visual art and interactive installations, kicks off in late March in Utrecht. The heart of the festival is on Neude square, where two temporary theatres will be erected, while various performances aimed at young and old will be dotted around the city. From mid-April, the Tweetakt Festival moves to the area in and around Fort Ruigenhoek, just outside town. Here you will see massive sculptures, interactive installations and video art, all made by renowned artists and budding young talent.

Tip! 8.2 Accompanied by seven young dancers, choreographer Radouan Mriziga focuses on everything that goes to make rap unique: the rhythm, the flow, the statements and the gestures. They cover the entire history of rap, from the grand masters of the last century through to Kendrick Lamar.

Photography Jelmer de Haas, Clara Hermans, Kurt Van der Elst, Kerlijn van der Cruysen

> 27 March to 12 April, Utrecht city centre & from 29 March to 14 June, Fort Ruigenhoek tweetakt.nl/en

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Tip!

AS LONG AS WE ARE PLAYING This production by kabinet k revolves around playing. Play as an inexhaustible source of impulses. Play in which the rules manifest themselves in the hands of the people who make, observe, change, steer, manipulate or ignore them. Play as a source of pleasure and harmony, as well as conflict and power.

TWO TEMPORARY THEATRES WILL BE ERECTED ON NEUDE SQUARE

Tip! MIA KERMIS Close to Stefanie Claes’ house in Antwerp, there’s a trapdoor for foundlings, a place where you can leave your baby without anyone knowing. Amazed and fascinated by this place, Stefanie tries to understand what happens here. This ode to all the foundlings that have ever lived, and to imagination and curiosity about our origins, is the result of her quest.

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Festivals & Events

NEW HOTSPOT

LIBRARY NEUDE

Mirjam Ravier

CHEERS

Photography Floris Heuer, Paul van Dorsten

CAFÉ THEATER FESTIVAL

For four days in March, the bars in Utrecht are transformed into minitheatres where nothing is what it seems. Be prepared to be astounded as budding theatre-makers put on intimate shows while you sit at the bar unsuspectingly sipping your drink. Eleven performances are suitable for non-Dutch speakers, so you can put together your own theatrical pub crawl from the wide range of performances and immerse yourself in dance, music theatre, spoken word, circus, stories and everything in between. For example, check out the experimental dance by Mirjam Ravier in Cousina (Damstraat 2), a krump theatre show by Freedom City in Hofman Café (Janskerkhof 17A) or the female power struggle of Serioos Collectief in Gastmaal Café (Griftstraat 2). > 5 to 8 March, various venues cafetheaterfestival.nl

On 13 March, the doors of the brand-new central library of Utrecht will open its doors in the former post office on Neude square. The two weeks after the opening will be brimming with all kinds of activities for young and old: go to the smallest post office to send a letter to your secret crush, be surprised by dancers, musicians and actors who will give unexpected performances, watch a film about the renovation of the historical building and lots more. > from 13 March, Central Library Neude bibliotheekutrecht.nl/english

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JAPANESE SPRING

HIP, HIP HOORAH

KING’S DAY

On 27 April, the Netherlands celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander.

In Utrecht, we mark the occasion with free markets and events all around the city.

Don’t forget to eat a special orange cream slice from HEMA (Steenweg 59), like many Dutch people do. > 27 April, various locations koningsdag030.com

CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF THE KING WITH A SPECIAL ORANGE CREAM SLICE FROM HEMA

Is there a better way to open the terrace season than a festival? The organisers of the Utrecht Terrace Festival don’t seem to think so. For three whole days, everything will revolve around Japan, the country that turns pink with cherry blossom every spring. So that means drinks and nibbles Japanese-style: sake, sushi, teppanyaki to name but a few. > 27 to 29 March, Janskerkhof terrassenfestivalutrecht.nl

INDUSTRIAL VIBE

WERKSPOOR FESTIVAL They used to build machines in the Werkspoorkathedraal and the industrial vibe is still very much in evidence. It is now a popular events venue and on Easter weekend, the Werkspoor Festival will be held in this historic factory hall. There will be pop-up kitchens, food trucks and friendly portable bars, music from Utrecht-based artists and a programme of special activities for children. > 10 to 13 April, Werkspoorkathedraal werkspoorfestival.nl

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UTRECHT TERRACE FESTIVAL

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Movies

Hoogt on Tour: Climax

Good news: this year, the films that ‘t Hoogt on Tour programs in De Nijverheid are also suitable for visitors who don’t speak Dutch. English is spoken in all of the films, or they have English subtitles.

On the bill in March is Climax, a film directed by Gaspar Noé (Irreversible, Enter the Void).

A group of dancers touring the USA is rehearsing in a remote school building. The rehearsal turns into a party, and the sangria flows freely. But the sangria contains LSD. Once the dancers discover this, things get totally out of hand. > Climax will be screened in De Nijverheid on 26 March hoogt.nl/international

THE DANCE REHEARSAL IN A REMOTE SCHOOL BUILDING TURNS INTO A WILD PARTY

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CinePlus: A Rainy Day in New York

Spend a Friday afternoon in the cinema with a romantic comedy, set against the backdrop of the streets of New York City. Woody Allen’s fiftieth film tells the story of a young couple looking forward to spending a weekend away from the university where they both study. But their romantic weekend in New York soon turns into a complicated mess. With Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez and Jude Law. > A Rainy Day in New York will be screened on Friday 3 April in Kinepolis Jaarbeurs Utrecht kinepolis.nl

Photography Claire Folger

Richard Jewell

‘There’s a bomb in Centennial Park. You’ve got thirty minutes.’ Richard Jewell is known throughout the world as the security man who found the explosive device during a bombing in Atlanta in 1996. His swift actions saved countless lives. But within a few days, Jewell became the FBI’s main suspect and the press and public turned on him. To prove his innocence, he hired the independent, anti-establishment lawyer Watson Bryant. Bryant tried to clear his client’s name, but the FBI and the local authorities proved to be formidable enemies. The film, based on a true story, was directed by none other than Clint Eastwood. > Richard Jewell will be screened in the Louis Hartlooper Complex or Springhaver from 26 March hartlooper.nl/en springhaver.nl/en

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EXPLOSIVE AND SUBTLE

INOAH

MAGICAL-REALISTIC WORLD

CONTINENTS

Two people try to keep going in a daily routine, while sinister, violent cravings are emerging through the cracks in their perfect existence.

The line dividing man from beast seems dangerously thin within the four walls of their living room. Music, design and light combine to create a magical-realistic on-stage world, in which the divisions between dayto-day drudgery, fantasy and nightmare gradually erode.

The Brazilian choreographer Bruno Beltrão started a revolution in hip-hop by combining it with other styles of modern dance. In this dance production, ten dancers argue the case for freedom of movement by testing the boundaries between hiphop, breakdance and contemporary dance. They demonstrate the ambivalent nature of human relationships: sometimes gentle and subtle, sometimes threatening and explosive. > 12 March, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

> 17 March, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

Theatre DREAM AWAY

JULIA & OTHER LOVE STORIES The dancers of the Dutch Don’t Dance Division bring an ode to love, one of the greatest sources of inspiration for countless choreographers. What should you expect?

Love duets, solos and group dances, all performed to dreamy music by Purcell, Prokofiev, Gershwin and Bette Midler’s adaptation of ‘When a Man loves a Woman’.

Not forgetting the most famous romantic tragedy of all time: Romeo & Juliet. > 21 March, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

Photography Menno vd Meer, Erik Franssen, Kerstin Behrendt

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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

SYZYGY

Our body is the most powerful, and yet the most vulnerable, thing that we possess. We are all, to some extent, concerned about our bodies. How do culture and media affect our self-image?

And how far can we manipulate reality? In this performance, four female performers take us on a voyage through reality and fantasy, consistently returning to the ultimate question: can you see things differently? And after the performance, will you view your own body, and that of your companion, from a different perspective? > 8 April, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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UTRECHT SURREALISM

DE TRANEN VAN EROS (EROS’ TEARS) The only official Dutch surrealist was born in Utrecht: the painter Johannes Moesman (1909-1988). He portrayed his sexual fantasies at a time when it was highly taboo, particularly in the Netherlands.

But he wasn’t the only surrealist who tried to free himself from the confines of conformism by exploring this topic. This exhibition places Moesman’s work within the context of his international counterparts.

In addition to Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Max Ernst, for the first time, space has been allocated to female surrealists.

Artist Jasmijn Visser and designer S✝ëfan Schäfer reflect upon the psychology of the masses in the current digital era. The exhibition is also a chance to view a work of the same name (The Crowded Sky), a 90-minute experience that evolves into a group exhibition. The various works of art appear and disappear, reflecting on concepts relating to the psychology of the masses from the perspective of visual art, drama, architecture and design.

> until 24 May, Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl/en

> March and April, IMPAKT (Lange Nieuwstraat 4) impakt.nl

REFLECTIONS

THE CROWDED SKY

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CULTURE

Exhibitions & Museums

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

VERGANKELIJKHEID

Fascinated by the fragility and transience of life, Anja Fredin collects everyday items, which she then redesigns. Fredin is not trying to preach but wants to create a place where visitors can discover their own associations, experiences and stories. > 2 to 27 March, EXboot (Nijverheidskade 15) exboot.nl

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Rineke Dijkstra, Tecla (1994).

Collection Museum Voorlinden

IMAGINATION

ALLEMAAL WONDEREN Miracles are nothing new. They have been an important part of day-to-day life in every culture and every religion since the beginning of time. They have also been a constant source of inspiration to artists. Depicting events between heaven and earth requires an enormous feat of imagination. But this challenge has led to some of the most exciting, moving works of art ever created. This exhibition is a compilation of the finest, most unique art works from national and international collections, from Rembrandt and Mondriaan to Abramovi . > until 23 August, Museum Catharijneconvent catharijneconvent.nl/visitorinformation/

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Made in Utrecht UTRECHT HAS A THRIVING MAKERS SCENE PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS STREAM OF UNIQUE PRODUCTS, SUCH AS THE CHEERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS MADE BY LA NONETTE.

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SHOPPING

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CHEERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS

La Nonette MANY OF THE CHEERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS THAT LA NONETTE CREATES ON CARDS, STICKERS AND MURAL ART PRINTS ARE DESIGNED TO QUESTION THE IMPOSSIBLE FEMININE BEAUTY IDEAL.

La Nonette is the pseudonym of illustrator Manon Bijkerk: it’s an abbreviation of her first names, with ‘La’ alluding to her French-Belgian roots. She is well-known for her cheerful illustrations on cards, stickers and art prints for on the wall.

Manon graduated in 2011, in the middle of the economic crisis.

‘At that time, becoming an illustrator of children’s books, for example, simply wasn’t an option. So I decided to rely on myself, bought a printer and started my solo label.’

Barcelona, where she lived for a time, is a great source of inspiration to her. The colours and vibe of the city drive her style of drawing. In a nod to feminism, women are often the key figures in her prints. ‘Illustration is largely communication. I want to draw attention to social themes like

THE COLOURS AND VIBE OF BARCELONA DRIVE HER STYLE OF DRAWING sexuality and the impossible feminine beauty ideal.’ La Nonette calls these myths into question with texts such as I was born bikini ready. ‘I like to draw strong women. My illustrations are recognisable and accessible: I’m trying to generate a sort of ‘dependable big sister’ feeling.’

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SHOPPING

Manon is co-owner of creative studio Urlaub, where she teaches illustration classes. Her work is on sale in Utrecht at Hutspot 1 , PUHA 2 and Studio JUX 3 . etsy.com/shop/lanonette @la_nonette

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On the road in

Leidsche Rijn

WHAT DO THE ROMANS, LOCALLY BREWED BEER, A FLOWER GARDEN AND ITALIAN ICE-CREAM HAVE IN COMMON? ANSWER: YOU’LL FIND THEM ALL IN LEIDSCHE RIJN, AN EXPANSIVE HOUSING ESTATE TO THE WEST OF UTRECHT CITY CENTRE. In collaboration with ontdek-leidscherijn.nl

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EXPLORE

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PULL UP A CHAIR IN VENSTER, A NO-FRILLS LOCAL RESTAURANT 1

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LEIDSCHE RIJN CENTRE

The place to go whether you want a portion of fried fish, a pair of exclusive Tom Ford glasses, Louboutin boots for € 900 or flip-flops for € 5. The shopping centre has 130 shops, in streets built to look authentically European. Think Barcelona without the tourists, or Paris without the traffic. And the parking is cheap too. If you fancy a breather after all that shopping, go to see a film in the Pathé rooftop cinema (Berlijnplein 100) or pull up a chair in Venster (Berlijnplein 520), a no-frills local restaurant.

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Find it on the map

> Brusselplein leidscherijncentrum.nl

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BEAUTY TO BEHOLD Lurie Park in Chicago, the Highline in New York and the Vlinderhof in Leidsche Rijn. A highly respectable list! All these gardens were designed by the Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, who is also referred to as the Rembrandt of gardens. Oudolf’s gardens are spectacular all year round. His designs ensure that even in the autumn, the fifty shades of grey and brown of the flowers and plants that have finished flowering are still a beauty to behold. Another unique fact: volunteers take care of the upkeep of this free garden in the huge Máximapark. > Alendorperweg 44 vlinderhof.com

Photography Jurjen Drenth

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ZOMERS

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ENJOYMENT THROUGH THE AGES

DENGH

Leidsche Rijn may be a brand-new housing estate, but the history of Dengh restaurant goes back to 1259 as it’s based in an old farm. The food in the restaurant adapts with the seasons.

The menu was recently changed, and now features dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and delicious cocktails (with or without alcohol).

The cosy ambience and friendly staff make this the perfect place to relax.

> Meerndijk 6 & Makassarstraat 32 zomersijs.nl

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ROMAN LEGACY

CASTELLUM HOGE WOERD At Castellum Hoge Woerd, you’ll find an authentic Roman ship that was excavated nearby. Many Italians are still trying to ship it back to Rome. Castellum is a modern inter­pretation of a Roman fort on the Limes border, where archaeology, hospitality, theatre and nature are simply crying out to be discovered. The neighbouring restaurant Rare Jongens (Het Zand 52) serves a home-brewed stout known as Triple Trappel, as well as delicious food. > Hoge Woerdplein 1 castellumhogewoerd.nl

EXPLORE

Come rain or sunshine, it’s always summer if you have an ice-cream from Zomers. The ice-cream parlour started life in Leidsche Rijn, but also has a branch in the multicultural Lombok district. All the ice-cream is freshly made according to Italian recipes. And you can burn off the calories by cycling to Lombok and back to Leidsche Rijn over the yellow bridge. Once you’re there, meet the locals at the fountain on Berlijnplein or take the kids to the covered playground in The Wall a bit further along.

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Petting farms A CHANCE TO STROKE RABBITS, BIKE OR RUN AROUND THE FARMYARD AND FEED THE LAMBS: SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR AN OUTING TO A CHILDREN’S PETTING FARM. SO HOP ON YOUR BIKE AND HEAD OUT INTO NATURE 6

CREATIVE

GRIFTSTEEDE You can stroke animals in the city too: Griftsteede petting farm is in the middle of Grift park, within walking distance of the city centre.

You won’t get bored here: they have animals of all sizes (from cows to bees), and plenty of places to play - both in and out of doors. And there’s a creative Kids’ Club for 6 to 12-year-olds every Wednesday afternoon. > Tuesday to Sunday, Van Swindenstraat 129 utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/locaties/ griftsteede

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INQUISITIVE PEACOCKS

KOPPELSTEEDE

On the edge of the Lunetten district, to the south of Utrecht, you’ll find this urban farm.

They have a natural playground, a ditch for fishing, an orchard full of fruit trees, a barefoot path and, of course, lots of animals: from cute rabbits and inquisitive peacocks to little lambs and a donkey. The coffee and cakes served in the KookKunst & Koffie espresso bar is a real bonus. > Tuesday to Sunday, Koppeldijk 115 utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/locaties/koppelsteede

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FEEDING THE GOATS

GEERTJE’S HOEVE

EXPLORE

It’s a bit of a bike ride, but it’s worth it: get a taste of real farm life from Wednesday to Sunday at Geertje’s Hoeve. You can give the lambs a bottle of warm milk, feed the goats, ride a pony, cuddle the animals, play on a straw circuit or drive a toy tractor around the farmyard. The farm shop sells traditional, local products, such as cheese, meat and eggs. And the old barn has been converted into a restaurant.

Photography Jurjen Drenth, Utrecht Natuurlijk

> Wednesday to Sunday, Thematerweg 5 (Haarzuilens) geertjeshoeve.nl/engels

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ADVENTURE

GAGELSTEEDE

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STEEDE HOGE WOERD This spot on the edge of Máxima park in the Leidsche Rijn district is located on top of the old Vicus, a former Roman military base. So you get animals and nature with a bit of Roman history thrown in. And if you’re there at about 3.45 p.m., the staff might just let you help to feed and look after the animals. > Tuesday to Sunday, Hoge Woerdplein 1 utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/locaties/ steede-hoge-woerd

This petting farm is next to the flats in the Overvecht district, in the north of Utrecht. You can walk among the animals in the meadow, and stroke or hold the smaller animals.

The nice thing about this place is that it’s close to Gagelbos, where kids can go on an adventure route. > Tuesday to Sunday, Gangesdreef 7A utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/locaties/gagelsteede

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Meet the streets Photography Juri Hiensch

CROESELAAN & RIJNLAAN WE’RE VENTURING JUST A BIT OUTSIDE OF UTRECHT’S CITY CENTRE TO CROESELAAN AND RIJNLAAN, TWO STREETS IN THE SOMEWHAT LESSER KNOWN DISTRICTS OF DICHTERSWIJK AND RIVIERENWIJK, TO DISCOVER SOME NICE HANGOUTS OFFERING GOOD FOOD, EXCELLENT COFFEE AND LOCAL DELICACIES.

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EAT & DRINK

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SUSTAINABLE CITY HUB

THE GREEN HOUSE

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DE POMP

‘Fuel for everyone’ - De Pomp’s slogan is not too far-fetched if you take into consideration a bit of its history. As a former Shell gas station, it stood abandoned and tattered on the Croeselaan for years. Last year, initiators Marlou, Kimmarah, Danny and Joep, together with local residents of the Dichterswijk, decided to completely refurbish it and create a place that adds to the vibrancy of the neighbourhood.

De Pomp has a nice and light décor, sun-drenched terrace and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A lot of the food on the menu is produced organically and sourced locally. > Croeselaan 122 depomputrecht.nl

This restaurant that looks like - you guessed it - a giant greenhouse sheds a new light on how to deal with urbanisation and sustainability. The Green House’s modus operandi revolves around the concept of circularity, which means that they produce as little waste as possible.

The chefs have access to their own urban farm with herbs and vegetables and the kitchen runs on green energy. And since this part of the Croeselaan will be repurposed in 15 years, the restaurant can be disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere. > Croeselaan 16 thegreenhouserestaurant.nl

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Also try UNCLE JIM Bar & brasserie Croeselaan 91

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BEACHY VIBES & BOARDGAMES

DE BRANDING

The perfect place to catch those last rays of spring sunlight is on the big terrace of neighbourhood café De Branding.

Too chilly? Just head inside and settle down with a beer, finger food (cheese fries!) and some board games in the beachy wooden interior. De Branding offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. And every Sunday it’s unlimited pancake day. > Croeselaan 303 restaurantdebrandingutrecht.nl

DE PIZZABAKKERS Pizza & prosecco Brederoplein 6 BROOD BY ALEX Neighbourhood bakery Rijnlaan 8 VIS DOCK Fishmonger Rijnlaan 10

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UTRECHT’S FOOD SPECIALIST

BIJ KEES

Photography Juri Hiensch, Karlijn Mutsaers

OH J

The minimalistic interior of this espresso bar actually resembles the characteristics of its coffee quite well: Oh j serves coffee without frills. Behind the counter is American owner Kevin, who founded Oh j in 2017 with his wife Kristin. Before the move he worked as a barista in Paris for a number of years. You can also buy Kevin’s in-house roasted coffee beans to brew some Oh j Coffee at home. > Rijnlaan 27 @ohojcoffee (Instagram)

> Rijnlaan 9 bijkees.com

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IN-HOUSE ROASTED BEANS

Owner Kees Terpstra has been selling local products from small businesses in his shop since 2016. Think: miniature chocolate Dom towers, homemade chutneys and jams or ‘spritsen’ (buttery cookies) from local baker Theo Blom.

Bij Kees also sells bottles of sweet liquor, called Likorette, that portray places in - or traditions typical to Utrecht. And, Kees’ assortment does reach beyond Utrecht.

He also stocks his favourite French champagne, Frisian dry sausage and fair trade coffee from Baarn.

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THROWBACK

Photography L.H. Hofland/ Het Utrechts Archief

Communications The huge building on Neude square is simply impossible to miss. It’s the former main post office of Utrecht, designed in 1921 by architect Joseph Crouwel. The start of the construction, which took three years, raised a lot of dust: a whole block of houses and even a medieval monastery had to be taken down.

Some people even refused to leave their house for this ‘outrage of modernisation’. The building was used as the central point of communication in the city, where all the machinery for telegraphy and telephony was installed. Inside, customers could use phone boots, buy stamps or send letters and packages. Postmen were important people in this era, so the main hall exudes that importance: it looks like a giant ballroom with imposing statues looking down on you. But times have changed. These days, you can communicate with your friends on the other side of the world without the help of a postman. As a result, the post office closed its doors in 2011. Luckily, you will have the chance to peek inside again from 13 March, when the Central Library will open its doors. So don’t hesitate to admire the impressive main hall while you read a magazine, find a quiet space to handle your email or meet friends in one of the restaurants. > In collaboration with Het Utrechts Archief. Visit them at Hamburgerstraat 38 hetutrechtsarchief.nl/english

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KATA

In June 2018, Kata was shown at the Holland Festival.

It was highly appraised afterwards: ‘A virtuoso combination of martial arts and breakdance’, Theaterkrant (****) wrote. In the performance, the dancers use a mix of martial arts, breakdance and capoeira to fight their imaginary opponents. > 23 April

Exploring

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dance

IN MARCH AND APRIL STADS­ SCHOUW­­BURG UTRECHT PRESENTS THREE DANCE PERFORMANCES THAT EXPLORE THE BOUNDARIES OF DIFFERENT DANCE STYLES,

BY COMBINING THEM TO CREATE A WHOLE NEW DANCE EXPERIENCE. ARE YOU IN?

INDIAN INSPIRED

HITTING TRUE NORTH Kalpanarts is the only dance company in the Netherlands that creates performances from the many different sources of Indian culture.

Choreographer Kalpana Raghuraman combines Indian, contemporary and urban dance into a unique dance style. In Hitting True North, four dancers, a violinist and an accordionist search their own inner compass in order to be able to adapt more easily to changing situations and contexts. > 9 March

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ADRENALINE RUSH

INOAH

Bruno Beltrão is a Brazilian choreographer who started a revolution in hip hop by combining this dance language with other (modern) dance styles. His explosive performances are macho and packed with adrenaline. In Inoah, ten dancers explore the boundaries between hip hop, break dance and modern dance to address the freedom of movement. > 12 March stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl/english

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March & April

Reflections, I (Don’t) Need You

> 27 March, ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus (Braziliëdreef 2) stut.nl

Cultural Events Calendar

CALENDAR

Makers and various groups of actors (from the Cornerstone Theatre Company in Los Angeles, the Utrecht Stut Theater and clients and staff from the Van der Hoeven Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry) went in search of answers to questions about identity. Who are they? Do they want to stay as they are? Do they want to help others or would they like help from others? This unique stage compilation helps to bring all their answers together.

48 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2020 DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] Join the English speaking local guides for a free (tip-based) walking tour through the city. In two hours, they will tell you about the history and hidden gems of Utrecht and provide you with insider tips on where to go next.

March

2 Monday

1 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cage The Elephant [19:45] This American band is not afraid to try different genres. From alternative rock to electronic pop, there’s something here for everyone.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > We Are The City & Hope [20:30] After the sudden loss of a close friend, We Are The City switched from pop/rock to a more intimate, introspective sound.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Tours start at 11:00 (free, 1 hour) and 14:00 (€ 4/8, 1½ hour).

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wolf Parade [20:15] After a break of five years, Wolf Parade returned in 2016 with an even more surprising and seemingly chaotic sound reminiscent of Pixies and Modest Mouse.

3 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sam Lewis [20:30] This American singer-songwriter is one of the best kept secrets within the roots genre. Lewis’s soulful voice, subtle melodies and electric guitar make for a truly unique combination.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Richard Bona,

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez [20:15] This extraordinary duo consists of African bass player Richard Bona and Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.

Together they’ve merged their national styles into a unique blend.

Theatre Tips

Photography Jocelyne Moreau, Christian Ganet, Joris Jan Bos

THE LOST ART OF GRIEF Theater Kikker > 12 March This intimate dance performance follows two women dealing with grief who try to find and meet each other.

VIA KANANA Stadsschouwburg Utrecht > 27 March Talented South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma searches for the road to the promised land for his ravaged nation.

His dancers are specialized in pantsula, South African hip hop, to which he adds gumboots, tap and step.

BITCRUSHER Podium Hoge Woerd > 23 April The starting point of this dance performance is the ‘pixilation’ of the world: digital reality is increasingly taking over the analogue. What remains of our reality? An eager interaction between dance and music.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSTUIN WERKSPOORFABRIEK >

Utrecht Comedy Week: John Colleary and Dana Alexander [20:15 & 21:45] English comedy by two top comedians who are visiting Utrecht.

CAFÉ HOFMAN > Utrecht Comedy Week: The Comedy Embassy [20:30 & 22:00] Within a few years, The Comedy Embassy has taken over the Englishlanguage comedy scene in Amsterdam.

This comedy collective is a group of tour guides by day, comedians by night.

Expect fast-witted comedy.

STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Blood Tie (12+) [20:30] A choreographed play about the bond between brothers and sisters, performed by actual brothers and sisters.

4 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Daria van den Bercken & Arthur Japin [20:00] The suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the 25-year-old Kolja are the main theme of this evening full of pieces

by Tchaikovsky and Debussy, combined with stories told by Arthur Japin.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Netherlands Bach Society [20:15] Conductor Vacláv Luks is internationally regarded as the specialist when it comes to Zelenka.

Together with pieces by Bach, this evening provides an interesting contrast of the two baroque worlds: protestant versus catholic.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19:30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along.

MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] Enjoy an evening of free music by up-andcoming local artistes.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Peter Mulvey [20:15] This singer-songwriter never sits still: hosting his own festival, speaking at TEDx, studying astronomy and almost always touring. After twenty albums he’s still going strong in the folk and jazz scene.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Opera Melancholica [20:00] Central to this evening is the opera based on Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’. This macabre story is brought to life with minimal music and an eerie choreography.

STADSTUIN WERKSPOORFABRIEK >

Utrecht Comedy Week: Raul Kohli’s Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe [20:15 & 21:45] English comedian Kohli is deeply embedded in the underground comedy scene in the UK and knows exactly which upcoming comedians bring something new to the table.

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5 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage [20:00] Cartoonist and musician Jeffrey Lewis is one of the remaining exponents of the Antifolk Movement from the 90s.

His lyrics are funny, his performance is exuberant and his music is a mix of folk, pop and garage rock.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brad Mehldau Trio [20:15] Brad Mehldau is one of the most important pianists of modern jazz. With his natural feel for harmony he manages to jump from one genre to another. This evening he’s bringing along double bass player Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Thank God It’s Donna [20:30] This revue full of glitter and glamour is completely dedicated to the true queen of disco Donna Summer.

Sing and dance along with hits like ‘I Feel Love’, ‘Hot Stuff’, ‘Bad Girls’ and more.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Maya Fridman & Diamanda Dramm [20:30] Dramm and Fridman were both classically taught but later changed to folk music. For this performance, the cellist and violinist will showcase their rich musical experiences.

PERFORMING ARTS DE KARGADOOR > Utrecht Comedy Week: Javier Jarquin [19:45] Some well-polished comedy by New Zealand comedian Javier Jarquin.

DE KARGADOOR > Utrecht Comedy

Week: Raul Kohli’s Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe [20:15 & 21:45] See Wed 4.

6 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > The Membranes [20:00] British post punk pioneers established in 1977 and reformed in 2009 for the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival at the request of My Bloody Valentine. They’re still on top of their game.

DE NIJVERHEID > Donna Blue [20:30] This duo makes sultry pop with hints of surf and rock ‘n roll.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

7 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Enjoy a free classical concert in the church on Domplein.

Maniacs & Kamerata Zuid String Orchestra [20:30] Famous mash-up band Memphis Maniacs and renowned string orchestra Kamerata Zuid are joining forces for a unique and unforgettable project, blurring the lines between classical and pop music.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

8 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > OneRepublic [19:45] After hits like ‘Secrets’ and ‘Counting Stars’, this American band has secured its spot in pop rock history.

New album ‘Human’ is released soon.

RABO OPEN STAGE > Presentation Workshop UJazz [20:30] A presentation of all the things that the participants of Marnix Busstra’s Ujazz Workshop have learned in one hour.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Asko|Schönberg [20:00] This ensemble is focusing on the work of the Canadian Claude Vivier, who studied in Utrecht and was murdered in Paris. He’s not yet world-famous, but many composers name Vivier as a source of inspiration.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Erkan Ogur, Derya

Türkan & Coskun Karademir [20:00] Three of Turkey’s best folk musicians together on one stage is a recipe for an unforgettable evening.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 1.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

9 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Patrick Watson [19:45] This singer-songwriter has made unpredictability his trademark. Every album is something new, combining indie rock with almost every genre out there.

His latest album ‘Wave’ looks back on the turbulent years surrounding his divorce.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tini [20:00] Argentinian singer Tini is one of the most promising Latin-American pop

stars of the moment. She rose to fame by playing Violetta Castillo in Disney’s TV series ‘Violetta’, but she’s definitely more than just a Disney-channel star.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Hitting True North [20:30] Kalpanarts is the only modern Dutch dance group that makes choreographies based on sources from Indian culture. This performance is about the journey of four dancers from all over the world to find inner peace.

10 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Patrick Watson [19:45] See Mon 9.

11 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 4.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tomatito [19:45] José ‘Tomatito’ Fernández Torres is a legend in the world of flamenco music.

His guitar skills are matched by none, and backed up by two Grammy Awards.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Morcheeba [19:45] This English formation has been around for almost 25 years and makes relaxing electronics, soul and trip hop, but it’s mainly front woman Skye Edwards who captures your attention and takes you to new worlds.

TIVOLIVREDENBRUG > Dayna Kurtz [20:15] This American singersongwriter is often called a modern Nina Simone who moves fluently between jazz, blues, folk and chansons.

Her personality is as powerful as her voice, which might be why she is more popular in Europe than in her home country of America.

12 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brodsky Quartet [20:00] After collaborations with artists like Björk and Elvis Costello, this British quartet is finally getting the attention it deserves.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ EKKO > Hillsback Brassband & Jazzalike [20:30] The combination of brass and jazz will bring you an evening of uncomplicated fun.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sam Fender [19:45] When this young indie rocker got nominated for BBC’s Sound of 2018 with his debut EP ‘Dead Boys’, it became obvious that he was destined for greatness.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kapok & Marutyri [20:00] Marutyri is a fusion collective that excels in improvisation, Kapok is a trio known for interaction with the audience and unpredictable energy during live shows.

DE HELLING > Samantha Fish [20:15]

CALENDAR

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12:30] Enjoy some free classical music during your lunch break.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Beethoven and Petrushka [20:15] Many greats in one evening: Roussel’s ‘Fourth Symphony’, Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concert ‘Emperor’ and Stravinsky’s ‘Petrushka’.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Kind Dude [20:00] Acoustic show of the versatile King Dude who started his musical career in black metal but is also known for his black folk under the nickname ‘Johnny Cash from Hell’.

DE HELLING > Fresku [20:15] Dutch rapper Fresku is not only the funniest rapper around, he is also one of the few hip hoppers who dares to show a more vulnerable side.

EKKO > The Homesick [20:30] The post punk pride of the North is back with new work.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Memphis

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Movie Tips

MOVIES & SCIENCE: AT ALL COSTS Parnassos > 5 March This documentary shows how an increasing number of students use ADHD medication as a study drug. Pharmacologist Prof Toine Pieters (UU) discusses the benefits and risks of using these substances.

This blues guitarist and singer is a star on the rise, recently winning the desired Blues Foundation Award. She’s not afraid to make a detour to other genres like roots and country.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Agnes Obel [20:15] Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel made her break with her debut album ‘Philharmonics’ in 2010. Her combination of piano, electronics, vocal effects and string instruments creates a hypnotising sound comparable to none.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > VanWyck [21:00] This Dutch singer-songwriter’s sober and dark Americana is reminiscent of Nathalie Merchant and Leonard Cohen.

Her latest album ‘Molten Rock’ got praise from critics all around the world.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Inoah [20:00] Bruno Beltrão is a Brazilian choreographer who started a true hip-hop evolution, by combining hip-hop with other modern dance styles.

His explosive performances are full of adrenaline and test the limits of dance.

THEATER KIKKER > The Lost Art of Grief [20:00] An intimate dance performance about Marie Goeminne’s fascination for grief and the human experience of grief.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

13 Friday FILM IN THE LIBRARY: BLACK BUTTERFLIES Central Library > 19 March The true story of the talented young South African poet Ingrid Jonker, a white artist and critic of the Apartheid regime.

With Carice van Houten as Ingrid Jonker and Rutger Hauer as Ingrid’s father.

THE SINGING CLUB Louis Hartlooper Complex/ Springhaver > from 26 March With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the centre of a media frenzy and a global movement.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12:30] Enjoy some free classical music during your lunch break.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Beethoven’s Mass in C [20:15] Young composer Joey Roukens is slowly but surely establishing his name in the orchestra scene. This evening is dedicated to Beethoven’s ‘Mass in C’, the key of peace and enlightenment according to Beethoven himself.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Young Gun Silver Fox [19:45] Young Gun Silver Fox’s relaxing palm tree rock is the perfect remedy for today’s chaotic times, inspired by the likes of Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald.

DB’S > Demented Are Go [20:00] Legends of psychobilly with lead singer and rock ‘n roll icon Sparky.

PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Eric Vloeimans: Gatecrash [20:00] Hypnotizing jazz funk, inspired ballads and powerful solos.

DE HELLING> Het Gezelschap [20:15] Hip hop electro with hints of blues and spoken word.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Darlyn [20:45] This Dutch roots pop band went viral on Spotify with the hit song ‘Stepping Stone’. After this sudden rush to fame Darlyn didn’t slow down and managed to refine its own sound, which is influenced by music from the 60s and 70s.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > My Generation: Joy Division Undercover [21:00] To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Joy Division’s album ‘Closer’, this tribute band is going to play all the classics as well as lesser known songs.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

14 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] See Sat 7.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Kunstbende [19:00] Dance, art and music by and for youngsters between 13 and 18 years old.

DE HELLING > Broken Bass [20:15] This Dutch eight-man formation is truly next level brass music: energetic and explosive, mixing New Orleans brass with electropunk and rock ’n roll.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

15 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Great Sing-Along Concert 2020 [20:00] This sing-along concert is open to anyone who loves singing and operas. Whether you’re an experienced vocalist or just like to sing in the shower; everyone is welcome.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Eric Vloeimans Gatecrash [16:00] Eric Vloeimans released his first live-album with his electronic band Gatecrash and received an Edison Award shortly after. This afternoon is all about Gatecrash’s long-awaited new album.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 1.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

16 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chelsea Wolfe [19:45] This American singersongwriter mixes gothic rock, folk and doom metal into catchy music with a dark undertone. Her latest album ‘Birth of Violence’ was released on Friday 13 September.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jong Metropole

Plays Snarky Puppy feat. Jamison Ross [20:15] Jong Metropole presents a programme dedicated to the jazz collective Snarky Puppy, with Snarky Puppy’s own drummer by its side.

PERFORMING ARTS DE KARGADOOR > Storytelling in the Basement [20:30] Storytelling has been enjoying a full blown revival the last few

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years. And rightly so, because who doesn’t like to listen to a good story?

LECTURES UTRECHT UNIVERSITY HALL > Stephen Hawking - A Brief History of Time [20:00] It’s not easy to wrap your head around the big bang, black holes and fundamental forces that govern the Universe. Yet, Stephen Hawking’s book about space and time became an instant bestseller.

Has our understanding of the evolution of the universe changed since Hawking’s book was published? With cosmologist Dr Elisa Chisari (UU).

17 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital 1 [11:00] The 12th Liszt Contest will take place again in TivoliVredenburg, but this time with a slight twist: because in 2020 it’s exactly 250 years since Beethoven was born, this year will include some of his pieces too.

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Continenten [20:00] What dark longings lurk behind the façade of our daily life? A feverish visual trip about everyday madness.

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19 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital 2 [20:00] See Tue 17.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Jeangu Macrooy: Horizon [20:00] This singer-songwriter hits the theatre with his band and plays songs from his highly acclaimed album ‘Horizon’.

DE HELLING > Grand Magus [20:15] The metal of Swedish power trio Grand

20 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest

Recital 2 Chamber Music [11:00] See Tue 17.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12:30] Enjoy some free classical music during your lunch break.

PIETERSKERK > Heavenly Signals [20:15] The Utrecht Vocaal Ensemble presents a programme full of passion with Howells’ ‘Requiem’, Sanders’ ‘The Reproaches’, Macmillan’s ‘Strathcycle’ and Pärt’s ‘Triodion’. The programme is almost entirely in English.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sibelius’s Seventh Symphony [20:15] A magical combination of pieces by the severely underrated Alphons Diepenbrock, often called the ‘Dutch Debussy, and cello concerts by William Walton.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Open Jam Session [20:00] Open jam session led by Bon Sjef. Free admission.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Glamrocks 70s Party [20:00] A night completely dedicated to true 70s glam rock, full of songs by David Bowie, Gary Glitter, Mud, T-Rex and many more.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions [20:15] To celebrate the release of its latest album, this interesting formation is coming to TivoliVredenburg with even more energetic funk, soul and afro beat.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Soul Power [23:30] The greatest soul, funk, 90s R ’n B and disco classics in sound and on screen.

With music of Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross and other greats.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

21 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon

concert [15:30] See Sat 7.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital 3 [11:00] See Tue 17.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Reggae Bomb [20:00] The best reggae party in town hosted by DJ’s Skank Around, Sista Souljah, Don Arco & Martial Ard. And there’s live music too.

PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Julia and other Lover Stories [20:30] Adventurous evening with a love theme. Expect beautiful love duets, solos and large group work. With music from Purcell, Prokofiev and Gerschwin, among others.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

22 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital 3 [11:00] See Tue 17.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Schumann Piano Concert [15:00] A collaboration between master conductor Gustavo Gimeno and legendary pianist Alexander Melnikov, focusing on Schumann’s ‘Piano Concert Symphony no. 3’.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw [16:00] A big band tradition all about greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie with a modern twist, written by members of the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 1.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

23 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cloudnights - StarkLinnemann [20:30] Formation StarkLinnemann knows how to connect music from different eras like no other.

To celebrate Beethoven year, they will transform some of his best pieces into modern music.

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > 60 [20:00] The choreographer and composer Amos Ben-Tal takes you along for a meditative experience around the social aspects and individual perceptions of time.

24 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Devoted to Drone presents IIVII [20:00] An evening of modern classical music, ambient and drone by Josh Graham who is known for his work with bands such as Neurosis, Red Sparrowes and A Storm of Light.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Johnny Cash Road Show [20:00] Even 15 years after

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CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital 1 [11:00] See Tue 17.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 4.

DB’S > Bad Cop/Bad Cop [20:00] All girl riot punk on the renowned punk label Fat Wreck Chords.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bill Bailey [20:00] This English comedian is mainly known for his part in shows like QI and Have I Got News For You, but he’s also a talented stand-upper. Expect many relatable anecdotes and musical pieces.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chef’ Special [20:00] After touring with Twenty One Pilots, this Dutch band has returned to its home country to play more funky rap rock.

DE HELLING > Anamanaguchi [20:15] The band name already reveals its love for Japan. Besides guitar, bass and drums, Anamanaguchi also adds classic NES sounds to the mix.

Magus can best be described as epic.

This is heavy metal in its purest form, reminiscent of bands like Manowar and Judas Priest.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chick Corea Trilogy [20:15] After 22 Grammys, DownBeat Hall of Gamer and NEA Jazz Master awards, this keyboard player can easily be defined as a legend. From bebop to fusion and avant-garde, Chick Corea can play it all.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Rails [20:30] This English folk rock band is made up of married couple James Walbourne and Kami Thompson. They’re both blessed with a big dose of musical knowledge and talent, making this concert folk of the highest level.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

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52 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2020 his death, this legendary American country star’s music is very much alive.

This tribute band is so authentic that even Cash’s own family is fan.

25 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital Final [20:00] See Tue 17 MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 4.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Dead South [20:15] This Canadian folk and bluegrass band had its breakthrough in 2016 with the hit ‘Hell I’ll Be Good Company’. With its sarcastic lyrics and almost punky sound, they band is often called Mumford & Sons’ evil twins.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jim White [20:30] American singer-songwriter Jim White is also called ‘the king of country noir’.

His recipe: dreamy and dark songs combining elements of folk, country, Americana, bluegrass and pop.

26 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nuria Rial & Accademia Del Piacere [20:00] Nuria Rial is one of the biggest stars of Spanish baroque music. Piacere is known for his lively performances with an almost theatrical feeling.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Symphony

Orchestra of the Conservatorium of Amsterdam [20:15] A performance by the students of the Amsterdam Conservatorium, playing pieces by Berlioz, Ravel, Saint-Saëns and Honegger.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20:00] Monthly showcase by internet music platform 3voor12/Utrecht. Free admission.

PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Percossa: Unplugged [20:00] Powerful percussion, surprising finds and lots of humor.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Andy Shauf [20:15] Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf’s music is almost suspiciously perfect. His honest and personal songs are mostly about heartbreak and loneliness and could easily pass for poetry.

EKKO > Lian Ray [20:30] Pop noir about nocturnal escapades and romance.

DE HELLING > Marley75 by Rootsriders [20:30] This Dutch/Caribbean reggae band has been the main provider of the best Bob Marley tribute shows for years.

To celebrate Marley’s 75th birthday, the band has created a special show.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Orphan Bridge [20:45] This Americana project consists of three singer-songwriters who recluse themselves in a spiritual place for every album they write. The

Exhibition & Museum Tips

A ROYAL ROOM Museum Speelklok > Tuesday to Sunday In the Royal Room, you will find the most spectacular musical clocks and other selfplaying musical instruments, often owned by monarchs to emphasise their status and power. Also on show is ‘The Night Watch’ of organ clocks.

ON TRAXS! Railway Museum > 13 to 15 March Under the watchful eye of some of the great engines and locomotives in railway history, Europe’s most beautiful model railways will be on display during On traXS!, one of the world’s top events in model railway shows.

TONY COKES: TO LIVE AS EQUALS BAK > until 17 May An exhibition, public programme and public studies-series, curated by Thiago de Paula Souza. He is interested in how certain communities engage in the deconstruction of hegemonic readings of histories.

latest album ‘To The Edge Of The World’ was written by the coast of North-Ireland.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Bride for sale! [19:30] A mature fairy-tale full of sex and humor: a modern take on Smetana’s comical opera ‘Die Verkaufte Braut’.

STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Men of Last Seasons [20:30] In this poetic dance performance, ten individuals create a new world through dance. A performance full of harmony, empathy and limitless fantasy.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

27 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12:30] Enjoy some free classical music during your lunch break.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mozart with Ronald Brautigam [20:15] Sharp contours, daring dissonances and a small dose of impressionism. If that sounds interesting to you, Roussel’s Third Symphony might be for you.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Therapy? [19:45] This Northern-Irish rock band has written fifteen albums since the release of first single ‘Meat Abstract’ in 1990.

Because of its 30th birthday, Therapy? is celebrating with a special compilation album and anniversary tour.

DB’S > Nova Twins [20:00] Hip hop, punk and big beats with a live band.

DE HELLING > PAX the Humanoid [20:15] This rapper from Utrecht is mainly known as the front man of Kyteman Orchestra, but his solo career is at least as interesting. His charisma on stage makes all his shows unforgettable.

EKKO > Jason Waterfall [20:30] Catchy 80s pop rock from Utrecht.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Iris Hond [20:30] Eccentric Iris Hond has proven herself to be an incredible pianist in recent years. Her latest project is ‘Home’, a collaboration with multiple musicians coming from unique backgrounds.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lyenn [20:30] You might know him as the bass player of Mark Lanegan, but his solo music has a completely different sound: dreamy, melancholic and with a falsetto reminiscent of Jeff Buckley.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Via Kanana [20:00] Gregory Maqoma’s Via Kanana is a lively mix of modern dance and street dance with the theme of hope in difficult times.

ZIMIHC THEATER STEFANUS >

Reflections, I (Don’t) Need You [20:00] Three groups of actors join forces: a group of women from the Utrecht Stut

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Theatre, a group of performers from LA-based group Cornerstone, and patients and staff from the Utrecht Van der Hoeven Clinic. This diverse collective is united in their quest for answers to questions regarding identity.

Who are they? Do they wish to stay as they are? Do they want to help others or want to be helped by others?

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

28 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] See Sat 7.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Contest Recital Final [20:00] See Tue 17.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Final Clash of the Titans [19:30] The climax of Utrecht’s biggest battle of the bands. With shows by Ismena, Rats & Daggers, Sultan, Five Minute March and two other bands.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

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Philharmonique du Luxembourg led by Gustavo Gimeno [15:00] Mahler’s ‘Third Symphony’ is this afternoon’s main piece. An ode to nature, conducted by legendary conductor Gustavo Gimeno.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sangre de Muerdago [20:30] This Spanish band takes you on a journey past medieval folk melodies from lost times.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 1.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Sun 1.

30 Monday PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Red

31 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > nPac showcase [19:00] Showcases by students of the Netherlands Pop Academy. Free admission.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Roomful of Teeth [20:00] Roomful of Teeth combines a huge number of singing techniques with avant-garde modern sounds. With the ‘instrumental’ use of vocals it’s almost like a new musical instrument has been created.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oleta Adams [20:15] This American soul singer rose to fame in 1989 with a feature on ‘Woman In Chains’ by Tears For Fears. This hit created a basis for a successful solo career, followed by six Top 40 hits.

Gospel, soul, R ‘n B, urban or pop; Oleta Adams can do it all.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Red Haired Men [19:00] See Mon 30.

STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Standalone [20:00] Standalone is a choreography all about the celebration of independent artists, followed by two performances of Ohad Naharin’s Black Milk and George & Zalman.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tank And The Bangas [19:45] This American ninemember formation makes a mix of funk, soul, hip hop, rock and above all: spoken word, provided by front woman Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball, a former slam poet with amazing improv skills.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Standalone [20:00] Standalone is a choreography all about the celebration of independent artists, followed by two performances of Ohad Naharin’s Black Milk and George & Zalman.

2 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Grenadeers Release Party [20:00] Utrecht-based rock band Grenadeers is pleased to announce the release of its new album. Expect a mix of alternative indie with a hint of desert rock.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ilse DeLange [20:00] A golden voice, a likeable personality and an amazingly strong discography, there’s no wonder why Ilse DeLange has been at the top of Dutch music for years. After the international success with The Common Linnets, she finally released another solo album, the first in six years.

PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Denise Jannah [20:30] A wonderful mix of soul, jazz and blues. Her personal stories in between the songs will be in Dutch.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] Join the English speaking local guides for a free (tip-based) walking tour through the city. In two hours, they will tell you about the history and hidden gems of Utrecht and provide you with insider tips on where to go next.

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1 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLI VREDENBURG > St Matthew Passion [19:00] Another unique edition of the St Matthew Passion performed by the Netherlands Bach Society and conducted by the Argentinian Leonardo García Alarcón.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > nPac showcase [19:00] Showcases by students of the Netherlands Pop Academy. Free admission.

DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19:30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along.

MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] Enjoy an evening of free music by up-andcoming local artistes.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Lords of Altamont [20:00] Rock ‘n roll band from Los Angeles that mixes garage rock with R ‘n B and glam rock.

EKKO > Tora [20:30] Versatile R ‘n B and electronics from Down Under.

PERFORMING ARTS DE KARGADOOR > Comedyhuis Club: English Show [20:30] Every first Friday of the month the Comedyhuis Club invites some of the best Englishspeaking stand-up comedians for a night of marvelous comedy. One of the best nights out for expats, Englishspeakers and Dutchies who like their comedy with an English twist.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

4 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Enjoy a free classical

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CLASSICAL MUSIC HOOG CATHARIJNE > Libero String Orchestra [13:00] A young ensemble with a modern way of playing music: no sheet music and no conductor. Instead, it’s all about the interaction between the musicians and the audience.

NICOLAÏKERK > Madrigals and Meditations [15:15] The Utrecht Student Chamber Choir (Utrechtse Studenten Cantorij) sings a mix of old English 16th century madrigals and contemporary classical music based on these madrigals. With music composed by Gibbons, Byrd, Lang and others, the choir shows that old existential themes, such as love, life and death, are still important in current society and music.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Orchestre

Haired Men [19:00] A former circus artist and three performers bring Russian writer Daniil Charms’ short and absurd stories to life using dance, puppets, circus and magic.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > De Helling in dB’s presents De Kraaien [20:00] Mysterious hardcore hip hop crew clad in crow masks (hence the name De Kraaien which translates to ‘The Crows’ in English) who spit their lyrics in The Hague dialect. Live shows are so out of this world that people don’t know what hit them.

EKKO > Between the Jars [20:00] This Utrecht-based band will present its debut album ‘Oh… What a Time To Be Alive’.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Uniform [16:30] In this dance performance theatre maker Nastaran Razawi Khorasani tries to answer the question how people interpret feelings of solidarity. Four individuals try to distance themselves from their identity and merge together as one group.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

music using anything from marimba to band recorders.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > William DuVall [20:15] Beginning his career in the early eighties with punk band Neon Christ and joining Alice in Chains in 2006, this American singer/guitarist has experience for two. In 2019 DuVall finally released his long-awaited solo album One Alone, with just DuVall and his acoustic guitar.

PERFORMING ARTS DE KARGADOOR > Storytelling in the Basement [20:30] Storytelling has been enjoying a full blown revival the last few years. And rightly so, because who doesn’t like to listen to a good story?

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Alain Clark [15:30] With his versatile voice and natural feel for melody it seems like this Dutch soul singer can handle any genre. After more than eleven Top 40 hits in the Netherlands, it’s about time this multi-talent gets some international recognition.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Christopher Paul Stelling [20:30] This singer-songwriter with his raw voice and multi-layered lyrics does hundreds of concerts a year, in small local cafés as well as huge festivals.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Tours start at 11:00 (free, 1 hour) and 14:00 (€ 4/8, 1½ hour).

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 1.

6 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Set It Off [19:45] This American pop rock band sets itself apart from others with the charisma and vocal abilities of front man Cody Carson. Because of Carson’s YouTube channel, Set It Off got a slight head start, but all of its success is well-deserved.

DE HELLING > Lee Ranaldo & Raül Refree [20:15] Guitarist/singer Lee Ranaldo is mainly known as the cornerstone of noise band Sonic Youth, but his solo career shouldn’t be overlooked. After meeting Spanish producer/musician Raül Refree he released experimental

7 Tuesday PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Syzygy [20:00] A magical, poetic journey and search for the essence of the body in all its purity.

With the body as an instrument, four female performers play with surrealism and transformation.

9 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > St Matthew Passion [19:00] The traditional performance of the St Matthew Passion

by The Orchestra of the 18th Century and Cappella Amsterdam is of extraordinary high level.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Birds Of Chicago [20:00] American roots collective Birds Of Chicago combines Americana with rock and soul. Led by the magical harmonies of power couple JT Nero and Allison Russell.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kane Down On Me [20:45] A tribute to Dutch rock band Kane, a group that influenced many of the biggest Dutch bands.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oerknal [20:30] A brand new concert of Richard Ayers, performed by the young ensemble Oerknal with violinist Joseph Puglia.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

10 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dvorák’s Stabat Mater [20:15] Dvorák’s Stabat Mater is about the loss of three of his children, written from the perspective of Maria’s mourning of Jesus. Performed by a choir, four soloists and the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Passion Highlights

on Good Friday [20:30] If you’re worried that a complete St Matthew Passion is a bit much for you, this evening is perfect for you: all the highlights of the original St Matthew Passion in one evening.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ ACU > Blue Crime [20:30] Dark, mystical and experimental music.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Sadies [20:30] This lightly psychedelic country rock band from Canada seems to be better known among fellow musicians than by the grand public. Its latest album ‘Northern Passages’ might be the best work yet.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Edwin Evers Band [20:30] This thirteen-member band consists of some of the most talented Dutch musicians. This evening will be all about the biggest 80s hits but with a creative twist.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

11 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] See Sat 4.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Het Bewind [20:00] EP release of Utrecht-based funkateers Het Bewind.

Get your dancing shoes on.

DE HELLING > Muyayo Rif [20:15] Muyayo Rif is an eight-member party formation mixing Latin, ska and punk. They can be found at almost every summer festival, but they finally made some time for De Helling as well.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bruno Bavota [21:00] This Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist makes neoclassical piano music that puts you in an almost meditative state. Perfect for fans of Nils Frahm and Ludovico Einaudi.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rembrandt

Frerichs & Ties Mellema [20:30] Saxophonist Ties Mellema and pianist Rembrandt Frerichs decompose existing pieces and reconstruct them into something completely new, all happening right before your eyes.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

12 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Country Music Festival feat. John

Miller & the Country Casuals, Jo & The Folk, Pretty Polly’s and Jesus Evil Highway [16:00] A massive line-up of country music and bluegrass headlined by British country and western artist John Miller.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Igorrr [19:45] Behind the stage name Igorrr is French musician Gautier Serre, master of genres. From black metal to classical and Nintendo core, with vocals by an opera

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singer and a true metal grunter, there is no way to describe this musical enigma in just these few sentences.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joost Patocka Jazz for the Millions [16:00] To celebrate his 30th anniversary as a drummer, Joost Patocka gathered a group of talen­ted musicians to play a repertoire consisting of all of Patocka’s inspirations through the years.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ahmet Aslan [20:15] This master instrumentalist is mainly known for his virtuous works on the Di-Tar, a combination of the baglama and the Flamenco guitar, created by himself. This time he brings his interpretation of Turkish folk music to Utrecht.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 5.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

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Sinfonietta with Lucas & Arthur Jussen [15:00] The famous blonde Dutch piano brothers are back to play a tour de force made just for them by Turkish master pianist Fazil Say.

15 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 1.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Clannad [20:15] After 50 years, Irish family band Clannad finally says goodbye with one last tour. Even though Clannad mainly sung in Gaelic, this didn’t stop them from reaching world fame.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > The

MUSEUM FLEHITE AMERSFOORT Square [20:00] What happens when you don’t let one, but four choreographers work on the same project? A piece of art full of surprising twists and different styles, merged together seamlessly.

16 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Duo Mader Papandreopoulos [21:00] A concert with performances by all the winners of the Dutch Classical Talent Tour, this time with a focus on saxophones and pianos.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > As I Lay Dying [19:30] After a seven-year break this metal core band is finally back with its new album ‘Shaped By Fire’. After the first few notes it’s already clear that the band still belongs to the top of metal.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Venice [20:15] This Californian band makes hyper melodic west coast pop in the style of Eagles.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

17 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12:30] Enjoy some free classical

music during your lunch break.

PIETERSKERK > Vena Comes! [20:15] The Filomena Women’s Choir sings two magnificent esoteric compositions by Gustav Holst: ‘Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda’ and ‘Two Eastern Pictures’.

Furthermore, Brahms’ ‘Vier Gesänge’ for women’s choir, harp and two horns will be on the programme.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pärt: Kanon Pokajanen [20:15] Arvo Pärt’s monumental choir work Kanon Pokajanen is a deeply moving religious piece of music. This might be a one-ina-lifetime chance, because Kanon Pokajanen is rarely performed live.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jett Rebel [20:00] This evening Dutch singer and multi-instrumentalist Jett Rebel will perform stripped-down versions of his latest four albums. Whether it’s rock, pop, funk or everything together, expect a more intimate, honest experience than usual.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Insomnia [20:00] An evening about the mystical singing of birds, composed and played by the Korean-Dutch Seung-Won Oh, Finnish flute player Jukka Tiensuu and pianist Jonathan Harvey, who sampled

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Escape-ism [20:00] Ian Svenonius is a true cult icon primarily known for his bands Nation of Ulysses and The Make Up. With Escape-ism, Svenonius goes back to the bare essence of the groove with just his voice, bass and organ.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > TaxiWars [20:15] One of the side projects of dEUs’ front man Tom Barman. This band combines rap with jazz and rock; a unique combination that works surprisingly well.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jasper van ‘t Hof Wind Instrument Quartet [16:00] Pianist Jasper van ‘t Hof always keeps looking for new mixes of genres and interesting collaborations. This time he brings three saxophonists and a trombonist with him to give a performance with true emotional depth.

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GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

18 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] See Sat 4.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > The Supersuckers [20:00] The self-proclaimed ‘greatest rock ‘n roll band on earth’. They do come pretty close with the mix of heavy rock and country music.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

19 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > One Man Band Festival feat. Dead

Elvis, Robbing Bank and more [16:00] Who needs a band if you can play drums, guitar and sing at the same time?

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sweet Caroline [20:15] British singer Gary Ryan brings all of Neil Diamond’s biggest hits back to life with this tribute show. Expect hits like ‘America’, ‘Love On The Rocks’ and of course the classic ‘Sweet Caroline’.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dirk Maassen [20:30] This neoclassical piano composer is one of the biggest in his genre back in his home country Germany. Maassen started his career back in the 80s as a true synthesizer wizard, but around 2000 he started making more reclusive, minimalist piano music, often rooted in improvisation.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Confidence Man [20:30] Extremely catchy, danceable electronic pop music is what happens when you put Confidence Man on stage.

This Australian band makes it impossible to stay put, proved by the amazing performance at Lowlands last year.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Yuri Honing Bluebeard [16:00] For his album ‘Goldbrun’ he received the 2018 Edison Jazz Award. Yuri Honing uses classical Western European music to create a completely unique interpretation of jazz.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Grimm (8+) [15:00] A fantastic hip hop/ballet dance performance for all ages, about two boys who end up in a fantasy world and get caught up in an exciting adventure all about good and evil, love, jealousy, rivalry and friendship.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 5.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

20 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Van Swieten Society [20:00] An evening dedicated to classical pieces written for royalty by Bach, Beethoven and Mozart, performed by the Van Swieten Society.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > James Blake [19:45] Few singer-songwriters are as intriguing as James Blake. His heavenly, almost androgynous vocals, beautiful piano play and perfect fusion of organic and digital elements seem to create a completely new musical universe.

21 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > James Blake [19:45] See Mon 20.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Alexis Ffrench [20:30] British composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench wants to make the world a better place with his music.

His feelgood compositions have already garnered more than 100 million streams on Spotify.

LECTURES UTRECHT UNIVERSITY HALL > Jane

Goodall - My Life with the Chimpanzees [20:00] By observing chimpanzees in the wild, Jane Goodall discovered they were much more social and intelligent than previously believed. Behavioural biologist Lisette van den Berg MSc (UU) explains how her work revolutionised our knowledge of chimp behaviour, and changed the way we look at the relationship between humans and other species.

22 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 1.

DB’S > nPac showcase [19:00] Showcases by students of the Netherlands Pop Academy. Free admission.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nathaniel Rateliff [20:15] After two explosive concerts in Ronda this American singer and guitarist is back to conquer TivoliVredenburg yet again.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Eric Vaarzon Morel [20:15] This evening is an ode from renowned Dutch guitarist Eric Vaarzon Morel to his biggest inspiration, master flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía.

23 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Open Jam Session [20:00] Open jam session led by Bon Sjef. Free admission.

DE HELLING > Rob Dekay [20:15] Soulful country pop is the trademark of this singer-songwriter.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chip Taylor [20:15]

Chip Taylor’s biggest hits might be written for other people like Merrilee Rush and The Troggs, but his own intimate country songs shouldn’t be forgotten.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pieces of Tomorrow = Shostakavich 9 [21:00] Pop and classical music unite and present Pieces of Tomorrow: classical music with a modern twist.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Kata [20:00] French choreographer Anne Nguyen is a renowned break dancer and lover of martial arts. In Kata she combines these passions into a story about samurai in a modern setting.

PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Bitcrusher [20:30] Performance about the digitalisation of the world. What remains of our reality? An eager interaction between dance and music.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

24 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Kanon Pokajanen [20:15] Chamber choir Kwintessens sings the ‘Kanon Pokajanen’ by Arvo Pärt. The spiritual music forms the basis of the ‘canon of penance’ in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Shostakovich’s Ninth [20:15] Like Shosatkovich’s other works, it’s difficult to describe the mood of his Ninth Symphony. Is it tragical, or does it have a slight hopeful feel to it? For anyone who wants something different from the standard type of classical music.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Dossier Boombap 2020 [20:00] Def P. is an underground legend in Dutch hip hop music. He founded The Netherlands’ first Dutch spoken crew Osdorp Posse and has now compiled a programme with talented new Dutch hip hop artists including De Kamer, McGyver & Blijf Rauw.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Della Mae [20:15] This all-female bluegrass band has two missions: to make amazing music and to improve the options for women in music. Their vocal harmonies are seemingly perfect, even live.

DE HELLING > Millionaire [20:15] If you’re in need of a dose of banging rock, then look no further! This Flemish band has a number of big fans inside the music industry too, like Queens of the Stone Age and Muse.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cristina Branco [20:15] Years of experience, a velvet voice and an open mind make Cristina Branco one of the biggest artists in the fado genre.

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GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

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25 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ensemble Chianti [15:00] An ensemble consisting of five of the most promising Dutch classical talents, playing pieces by Brahms, Mendelssohn and Dvorák.

DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] See Sat 4.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Visions of Atlantis [18:45] This Austrian symphonic metal band has been at the top of female-fronted metal for years. With its catchy, melodic, pop-like choruses, this is the perfect band to bring your not-yet-metal-fan friends too.

DB’S > Domstad Produxies presents

Corpus Christi, Possession and Weltschmerz [20:00] An evening of terrifying black metal which will leave you dumbfounded.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joe Buck [20:15] Last summer Joe Buck was the first Dutch artist to perform on two huge country festivals: Country 2 Country and CMA Fest. His latest single ‘You Don’t See Me’ became a huge hit in the Netherlands, so now it’s time to conquer the rest of the world.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

26 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Water Music &

28 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ben L’Oncle Soul [19:45] French soul singer Ben L’Oncle Soul gained international fame for his danceable cover of ‘Seven Nation Army’.

INDIEXL PRESENTS: ALISON’S FALL, THE VICES AND TESSEL Hofman Café > 19 March IndieXL is an online radio station that focuses on indie and alternative music.

Together with Hofman Café, they present live performances by three Dutch bands: Alison’s Fall, The Vices and Tessel.

STATHE SESSION Eetcafé Stathe > every Wednesday Every Wednesday evening, an (inter) national band takes to the stage at Eetcafé Stathe. This is your chance to get to know the up-and-coming bands that haven’t yet been discovered by the crowds.

Switching between covers and original work, there’s something for everyone to like here.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Deathstars [19:45] This Swedish metal band makes intense industrial/gothic metal in the style of Rammstein, The Kovenant and Marilyn Manson. With members who have names like Whiplasher Bernadotte and Nightmare Industries, you’re in for an interesting night.

working together with a modernclassical orchestra. A truly unique experience, because this is going to be the only live performance with the two together on stage.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ntjam Rosie [20:30] This singer has been smartly weaving jazz, soul and pop together with African music. Expect an evening full of cocktails, love and groove.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wibi Soerjadi [20:30] He gained his master’s degree in music at the age of 20 and has been going strong ever since. His recognisable way of playing the piano is easy to get into for both newbies and seniors of classical music alike.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20:00] Monthly showcase by internet music platform 3voor12/Utrecht. Free admission.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Hollow Coves [20:15] When the voices of this Australian duo merge together, it’s almost impossible not to daydream away. Their intimate folk pop has hints of Coldplay and Ben Howard and feels like a musical hug.

DE HELLING > La Dispute [20:15] This American post-hardcore band

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Calefax Makes a Scene [20:00] A new way to express classical music with dance, comedy and of course music. Blurring the lines between theatre and classical performances, this is the perfect night for fans of both.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 1.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Caribou [20:15] Caribou started his career with electronic folk music which slowly evolved into 60s-inspired pop to smart club music with afro influences. Caribou is working together with Plus1 so that 1 euro of every ticket sold goes to charity!

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lisa Hannigan & S T A R G A Z E [20:15] An interesting combination: an Irish indie folk singer

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Music for the Royal Fireworks [15:00] To celebrate the king’s birthday, B’rock will play Händel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks and Water Music, led by the eccentric violinist and conductor Dmitry Sinkovsky.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Wind Instrument Ensemble [20:00] This is the first time that Strauss’s Vier Letzte Lieder is being played with wind instruments instead of string instruments, a truly unique experience.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11:00 and 14:00] See Sun 5.

DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

AVA TRIO Molen de Ster > 8 March Expect exciting rhythms, mysterious sounds and Mediterranean melodies from this international trio. The latest album ‘Digging in the Sand’ was praised for the dreamy mix of mystery and lightness in its sound.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Angelo Verploegen & Jasper van Hulten - The Duke Book [21:00] On their latest album The Duke Book trumpet player Angelo Verploegen and drummer Jasper van Hulten explored the repertoire of one of jazz’s greats: Duke Ellington.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Thu 2.

humans look very different from sharks, crocodiles or horses. How are humans and animals similar, and how do they differ?

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Fungi Lab [permanent] Will you be sitting on a stool made out of fungus in the future?

Look further than your moldy sandwich and discover the intriguing world of fungi.

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Youth Lab [permanent] Put on a lab coat and carry out experiments to discover more about your sense of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste.

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EXHIBITIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES MIFFY MUSEUM > Step into the world

of Miffy and her friends [permanent] Ten rooms, each dedicated to a different subject, invite young children to discover the world around them step by step.

MOLEN DE STER > Arts and crafts club (6+) [every Wednesday from 14:30 to 16:30] The Arts and crafts club in Molen de Ster is an opportunity to make crazy, bizarre, beautiful and impossible artworks.

MUSEUM HOGE WOERD > ArcheoHotspot [every Wednesday-, Thursday, Friday- and Saturday afternoon from 12:00 to 16:00] Archaeology comes to life in Museum Hoge Woerd. Contribute to the ongoing research by helping the (voluntary) archaeologists.

RAILWAY MUSEUM > Tech lab (6+) [permanent] How does a train get electric power? And how does a train brake? The Tech lab answers many of these questions. Find out how everything works yourself by doing all kinds of experiments.

SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY PERMANENT > Bringing far away close

by Climb the stairs to the observatory and wonder at the starry heavens.

Learn all about the stars in de sky and the weather in one of our exhibitions, tours or lectures. Or take a virtual journey through the universe in the planetarium.

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Down to the bone [permanent] At first sight,

PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Hip Hop Hoera The Remix (4+) [15:00] A humorous, powerful and cheerful hip-hop show for children and parents.

Movies

CENTRAL LIBRARY UTRECHT 19 MAR > Black Butterflies [20:00] The true story of the talented young South African poet Ingrid Jonker, a white artist and critic of the Apartheid regime. With Carice van Houten as Ingrid Jonker, Liam Cunningham as her lover Jack Cope and Rutger Hauer as Ingrid’s father.

LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX/ SPRINGHAVER FROM 5 MAR > Richard Jewell [time tba] American security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely reported that he was a terrorist.

FROM 26 MAR > A Million Little Pieces [time tba] A drug dependent young man faces his past and inner demons after he is interned in an institution for the addicted.

FROM 26 MAR > The Singing Club [time tba] With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the centre of a media sensation and global movement.

PARNASSOS 5 MAR > Movies & Science: At All Costs [20:00] A degree is your golden ticket to the future. But next to studying you also

want to exercise, work and party. How can you possibly manage, when there are only 24 hours in a day? This documentary shows how an increasing number of students use ADHD medication as a study drug. After the documentary, pharmacologist Prof Toine Pieters (UU) discusses the benefits and risks of this trend.

Festivals & Events

CAFÉ THEATER FESTIVAL – 5 - 8 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Several cafés in town will transform into mini theatres.

UTRECHT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL – 6 AND 7 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [17:00] From political humour to puns, this comedy festival has something for everyone.

Regarded as one of the best comedy festivals in the world with both Dutch and English acts, so don’t miss it.

SIB-UTRECHT SYMPOSIUM: THE WORLD IN 2120 – 7 MAR INSTITUTO CERVANTES > [10:00] During this symposium, the state of the world and life in 2120 will be the central focus.

Many different experts will shed light on the world and life a hundred years from now, including research fellow at Clingendael Institute Sico van der Meer, and teacher and education innovator Biomedical Sciences Marc van Mil. OPENING OF THE NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY – FROM 13 MAR CENTRAL LIBRARY NEUDE > [various times] Official, festive opening of the new central library of Utrecht in the former post office on Neude with all kinds of activities for young and old.

LISZT COMPETITION UTRECHT – 17 - 28 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [various times] Fourteen international pianists between 19 and 29 years old will come to TivoliVredenburg to convince the audience and jury of their qualities.

Come and listen to the next generation of piano talent.

CATCH! – 21 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [20:30] TNGHT, Colin Benders, Zwangere Guy and others gather for the sixth edition of this live electronic music festival.

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EARTH HOUR RUN – 28 MAR DOMPLEIN > [19:00] Put your running shoes on and run 1, 5 or 10 kilometres in the dark. Why? To protect our forests worldwide, that are very important allies in our fight against climate change.

TRANSITION FESTIVAL – 3 AND 4 APR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [17:00] A two-day festival that’s all about modern jazz and improvisation in music, with artists like Jacob Collier and Gurtu.

LITHOPHYTE DAY UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10:00] For everyone interested in lithophytes, this day is a must-do. Between 11:00 and 14:00 you can join a tour (in Dutch) on the spectacular Utrecht Rockery, with about 3,000 different species.

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UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10:00] Together with ‘Groei en Bloei’ departments around Utrecht, we present a weekend full of lectures and workshops (in Dutch), and of course the sales of plants. Hot dry summers, heavy rain: which plants can handle these conditions?

KLM UTRECHT URBAN TRAIL – 22 MAR MARIAPLAATS > [08:00] The fourth edition of the KLM Urban Trail Utrecht, a unique running event in Utrecht. You can choose between a distance of 5 or 10 kilometres.

TWEETAKT FESTIVAL – FROM 27 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Annual arts festival with theatre, dance and music performances, visual arts, interactive installations and games, cabaret and stand-up comedy.

SENCITY FESTIVAL – 28 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [15:00] An

BUITENPLAATS DOORNBURGH UNTIL 29 MAR > Endless Life Artists and scientists reflect on the extension of life.

What will our world look like when death is no longer an established fact for everyone?

CATHARIJNE CONVENT MUSEUM PERMANENT > Museum collection Get an insight into the Christian art and cultural history of the Netherlands and its influence on Dutch society.

PERMANENT > Rembrandt and the Golden Age Meet Rembrandt’s predecessors, followers and contemporaries through 16th- and 17th-century masterpieces from the museum’s collection of bible paintings.

UNTIL 23 AUG > Allemaal Wonderen Miracles are of all times, of all cultures and of all religions and have played a role in everyday life since the beginning of humanity. Also, artists have been inspired by miracles for centuries. This exhibition brings together the most beautiful and surprising works from national and international collections, from Rembrandt to Mondriaan and Abramović.

CENTRAAL MUSEUM PERMANENT > Lights on Wood Interactive lighting installation on the Utrecht Ship.

PERMANENT > Rietveld and Van Baaren collection The French and Dutch paintings from the Van Baaren collection are juxtaposed with furniture pieces by Gerrit Rietveld.

PERMANENT > The World of Utrecht This exhibition is as wide-ranging as the title suggests. It not only draws liberally from the museum’s extensive collection, but the exhibition themes date back to the start of the Common Era and stretch all around the world.

All disciplines rub shoulders in this exhibition: modern art, city history, fashion and costumes, old art and applied arts.

PERMANENT > Studio Dick Bruna Dick Bruna’s studio (he’s the creator of Miffy) has been moved from its location in Utrecht’s inner city to Centraal Museum. The studio now has a new and permanent place on

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UNTIL 24 MAY > Eros’ tears: Moesman, surrealism and the sexes In this exhibition, the work of the only officially recognised Dutch surrealist Johannes Moesman (1909-1988) is placed in the context of his international contemporaries. In addition to Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Max Ernst, there is lots of room for female surrealists such as Claude Cahun, Leonora Carrington and Leonor Fini. In addition, there is work to be seen by contemporary artists such as Sarah Lucas, Gillian Wearing, Paul Kooiker and Viviane Sassen.

DOM CHURCH PERMANENT > Visit the church The cathedral is open to the public 7 days a week.

PERMANENT > Dutch Museum Churches Discover the hidden treasures of the Dom Church with an English audio tour.

Dom Tower PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom Climb the 465 steps of the Dom Tower and learn everything about its history.

DOMUNDER PERMANENT > Secrets of Domplein Discover 2,000 years of history underneath the Domplein square.

Explore the archaeological findings, dating back to the Roman Castellum ‘Trajectum’, with an interactive flashlight.

EXBOOT MONDAY TILL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY > Monthly changing exhibitions by upcoming artists EXboot used to be a boat for window prostitution.

Nowadays, it is transformed into an exhibition space for art, located at De Nijverheid. Every month the boat is filled with new art, performances, installations and other EXpressions made by upcoming talents. Free admission.

2 – 27 MAR > Vergankelijkheid Fascinated by the fragility and impermanence of life, Anja Fredin collects everyday objects and reshapes them. The raw beauty of simple materials is emphasised and the result is almost poetic. At the same time, a new reality is created and the spectator is given the opportunity to experience time and space in a different way.

EXBUNKER SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS > Monthly changing exhibitions of upcoming artists This bunker from World War II is filled with new art, performances, installations and other work by upcoming talents. Free admission.

UNTIL 23 MAR > Apsis An apse often is the semi-circular space of a temple,

where you can usually find the altar. In this work, Felipe van Laar withdraws himself in the quietness of a bunker, and exposes it as the workshop(/studio) in which the ever-searching movement of humans is investigated.

DE HAAR CASTLE 1 MAR – 30 APR > Visit De Haar Castle De Haar Castle is the biggest and most luxurious castle in The Netherlands. A visit will take you back to the glory days of the castle and will show you the splendour that surrounded the international rich and famous in the early 20th century.

IMPAKT UNTIL 31 MAR > The Crowded Sky Artist Jasmijn Visser - in collaboration with artist S†ëfan Schäfer - presents a unique, one-and-a-half-hour spatial experience reflecting on the psychology of the masses in today’s digital age. Next to work by Visser herself, the exhibition also includes work by Anna Ådahl, Clemens von Wedemeyer, Lawrence Lek and Elizabeth Price.

KUNSTLIEFDE 7 – 29 MAR > Gerucht The main theme of this members exhibition is a ‘rumour’.

The information within a rumour can vary from gossip to targeted propaganda.

They can also have a powerful disruptive and destructive effect. Expect exciting and controversial works of art.

DE KUNSTSALON 8 – 29 MAR > Nichola Teakston & Anthony Theakston Duo exhibition by artist couple Nichola and Anthony Theakston. Both artists are international leaders in the world of animal sculptures.

MIFFY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Step into the world of Miffy and her friends Ten rooms, each dedicated to a different subject, invite young children to discover the world around them step by step.

MOLEN DE STER EVERY SATURDAY > Visit the mill This mill in the Lombok district is a traditional working sawmill. The volunteers put the mill into action and explain its history. Free admission.

MUSEUM HOGE WOERD PERMANENT > Visit the castellum Discover everything about Castellum Hoge Woerd, a contemporary reconstruction of the Roman fortress that once stood here. Audio tours are available in English and several other languages.

MUSEUM SPEELKLOK PERMANENT > The musical tour This tour takes you to the wonderful world of self-playing musical instruments, surprising you with cheerful tunes emanating from all corners of the museum.

EVERY TUE TO SUN > Musical tour with

live music Tour that will take you through the wonderful world of self-playing musical instruments. Let yourself be surprised by the cheerful tunes from all corners of the museum.

EVERY TUE TO SUN > A Royal Room In the Royal Room, you will find the most spectacular musical clocks and other self-playing musical instruments. They were often owned by monarchs to emphasise their status and power. Also on show is a huge Clay clock, arguably ‘The Night Watch’ of organ clocks.

NEDERLANDS VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM PERMANENT > Museum collection The Dutch museum of backstreets and working class neighbourhoods will show you the two hundred year-history of the day-to-day life of the man in the street.

POP UP MUSEUM OUD AMELISWEERD PERMANENT > Utrechtse Wonderkamers ‘Wunderkammers’, the forerunners of museums, were often richly decorated spaces, full of special objects. The rooms of country estate Oud Amelisweerd are transformed into eclectic wonder rooms full of beautiful objects from the Utrecht Castle Museums.

RAILWAY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Trains over time Visit the completely renewed museum hall and watch the historical trains bring railway history to life.

PERMANENT > Loaded trains Exhibition about the deportation of Jews by train during World War II. 13 – 15 MAR > On traXS! Under the watchful eye of some of the great engines and locomotives in railway history, Europe’s most impressive model railways will be on display during one of the world’s top events in model railway shows.

RAUM 1 MAR – 30 APR > RAUM Exhibitions Come and visit the biggest playground for design, art and technology in Utrecht. You’ll discover amazing art objects and installations built on the biggest town square of Utrecht.

RIETVELD SCHÖDERHUIS WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY > Visit the Rietveld Schröderhuis Utrecht architect Gerrit Rietveld designed this whole building along the lines of the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl, known for its geometric shapes and primary colours.

Reservation is compulsory.

SALON VAN WELEER PERMANENT > Salon van Weleer Visit the Salon van Weleer for the Tearoom of Yesteryear (a unique Salon, live games Scriptorium, Purgatorium and Reliquiarium.

SLOT ZUYLEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY > Visit Slot Zuylen This castle is situated on the river Vecht in the tiny village of

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Oud-Zuilen near Utrecht, The Netherlands. Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features it was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century.

SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY PERMANENT > Bringing far away close by Climb the stairs to the observatory and wonder at the starry heavens. Learn all about the stars in de sky and the weather in one of our exhibitions, tours or lectures. Or take a virtual journey through the universe in the planetarium.

HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF PERMANENT > Utrecht starts here! The exhibition takes visitors on an interactive journey through the city’s history, based on accounts given by residents.

UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS FROM 1 MAR > Botanic Gardens The gardens, which are among the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands, are located in the heart of Utrecht Science Park around the 19th-century Fort Hoofddijk. They are home to some of the world’s most beautiful plants and flowers.

UNIVERSITEITSMUSEUM UTRECHT (UNIVERSITY MUSEUM UTRECHT) PERMANENT > A scientific world to explore Experience the differences between science now and in bygone days. You can also put on a lab coat and carry out experiments, or investigate the differences between humans and animals. And don’t forget to visit the Oude Hortus, the old botanical garden behind the museum.

PERMANENT > Cabinet of curiosities The cabinet of curiosities contains all sorts of unusual objects. Have you ever seen an actual dragon or the skull of a unicorn?

PERMANENT > Down to the bone At first sight, humans look very different than sharks, crocodiles or horses. But in what way are humans and animals similar?

Discover the similarities and differences in this exhibition.

PERMANENT > Fungi Lab Will you be sitting on a stool made out of fungus in the future? Look further than your mouldy sandwich and discover the intriguing world of fungi.

PERMANENT > Oude Hortus Beautiful

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garden in the middle of the city centre.

Relax and enjoy the surroundings, or have a cup of coffee or lunch in Café Ginkgo, from where you have a great view of the garden.

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Visitor information Tourist Information Centre At the foot of the Dom Tower, you will find the Tourist Information Centre. They are happy to help you book your tickets, tours and accommodation, and tell you about all the things you can do in Utrecht and its surroundings. Also make sure to check out the store, where you can buy all kinds of lovely souvenirs. > open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, Domplein 9

Getting around THE U-OV DAY TICKET > The U-OV day ticket (Dagkaart) is ideal for travelling to various places in the municipality of Utrecht, including Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht Science Park and De Haar Castle. It is valid for one day (€ 6,20), 2 days (€9,25) or 3 days (€ 11,85). Buy your ticket at the U-OV Service Store in the main hall of Utrecht Central Station (trains). Children up to the age of 4 can travel for free on U-OV buses and trams.

OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART) > The OV-chip card (OV-chipkaart) is a public transport card which is accepted by all operators in the Utrecht region. You can buy an anonymous OV-chip card for € 7,50 at the ticket vending machines at Utrecht Central Station or at the U-OV Service Stores in the main hall of the station. You can also get a card at the Tourist Information Centre.

Please ensure you have enough credit on your OV-chip card before you travel and remember to always check-in and -out on the bus, train and tram platform using the OV-chip card.

UTRECHT REGION PASS > In addition to providing access to the entire public transport system in the Netherlands, the Utrecht Region Pass enables you to travel to most places of interest in the Netherlands. You can book the travel pass online, collect it when you arrive in town and start travelling straight away. Check utrechtregionpass.com for more information.

You can collect the pass at the Tourist Information Centre.

Looking for a present?

Visit the store in the Tourist Information Centre for all kinds of Utrecht presents

BICYCLE RENTAL > Cycling is the easiest and fastest way for getting around town. There are several bike rental spots in the city centre. Bikes are also for rent at the Tourist Information Centre. Most bikes cost around € 10 per day (excl. deposit).

Free city tours For some inside information you won’t find in a guide book, join a free walking tour. The 3 hour Utrecht Free Tours starts every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 at the Dom Tower.

Just look for a guide in a red shirt or sweater.

The 2 hour Free Walking Tour Utrecht starts every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 13:30. The guide will be standing at Dom square

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Must-sees & must-dos

Check out the International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region holding a white unfolded umbrella. From Wednesday to Sunday, you can join the Orange Above Tour at 10:30 for free. Meeting point is the rabbit statue at Neude square. On Saturdays, the Tourist Information Centre organises a guided tour in English at 14:00.

WiFi Utrecht has free public WiFi in the city centre.

Also, most bars and restaurant have public WiFi. Just ask for the password.

New!

The International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region (IWCUR) is located on the second floor of the Stadskantoor (Utrecht municipal offices).

International newcomers and residents of Utrecht can visit the ‘expat’ centre four days a week. The IWCUR-staff will assist you with all your questions and paperwork regarding your move to the Utrecht Region, including formalities with the municipality and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The IWCUR also provides information about housing, education, job opportunities, health care and more. > Monday and Tuesday (9:00 to 16:00), Thursday (13:00 to 16:00) and Friday (9:00 to 12:00), Stadskantoor (Stadsplateau 1) welcome.utrechtregion.com

Photography Juri Hiensch

For more tourist information, must-sees, and must-dos in Utrecht, go to visit-utrecht.com

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Check out online BAK bakonline.org Bibliotheek Utrecht bibliotheekutrecht.nl/english Buitenplaats Doornburgh buitenplaatsdoornburgh.nl Café Theater Festival cafetheaterfestival.nl Catharijne Convent Museum catharijneconvent.nl/english Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl Club Basis clubbasis.nl dB’s dbstudio.nl/en Dom Church domkerk.nl Dom Tower (VVV Tourist Info) domtoren.nl/en DOMunder domunder.com/en EKKO ekko.nl EXboot exboot.nl EXbunker exbunker.nl Free Walking Tour Utrecht freewalkingtourutrecht.com Gilde Utrecht gildeutrecht.nl/english De Haar Castle kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Helling dehelling.nl Hofman Café hofman-cafe.nl ’t Hoogt hoogt.nl Utrecht International Comedy Festival utrechtinternational comedyfestival.nl IMPAKT impakt.nl International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region welcome.utrechtregion.com De Kargadoor kargadoor.nl Kinepolis kinepolis.nl Koningsdag koningsdag030.com Kunstliefde kunstliefde.nl De Kunstsalon dekunstsalon.com

Liszt Competition liszt.nl Louis Hartlooper Complex hartlooper.nl/en Miffy Museum nijntjemuseum.nl Moira moira-utrecht.nl Molen de Ster molendester.nu Museum Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) museumhogewoerd.nl Museum Speelklok museumspeelklok.nl Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum volksbuurtmuseum.nl/visitorinformation Nicolaïkerk nicolaikerk.nl De Nijverheid denijverheid.com Oud Amelisweerd Pop-up Museum popupmoa.nl Parnassos uu.nl/parnassos Pieterskerk pieterskerkconcerten.nl Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) podiumhogewoerd.nl Railway Museum spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM raumutrecht.nl Rietveld Schröderhuis centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house

Salon van Weleer salonvanweleer.nl Slot Zuylen slotzuylen.nl/english Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory sonnenborgh.nl/english Springhaver springhaver.nl/en Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl Stathe stathe.nl Terrassenfestival Utrecht terrassenfestivalutrecht.nl Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl Tourist Information Centre visit-utrecht.com Tweetakt Festival tweetakt.nl/en Het Utrechts Archief hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht Botanic Gardens uu.nl/en/utrecht-botanic-gardens Utrecht University Hall uu.nl/en/organisation/utrechtuniversity-hall Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht universiteitsmuseum.nl/english Werkspoorfestival werkspoorfestival.nl De Winkel van Sinkel dewinkelvansinkel.nl ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus zimihc.nl

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Next time?

BOUTIQUE HOTEL THE HUNFELD IS LOCATED IN A MAGNIFICENT BUILDING ON ONE OF UTRECHT’S LOVELIEST SQUARES. IN AROUND 1895, IT HOUSED A BRANCH OF MAGAZIJN ‘DE DOM’, UTRECHT’S VERY FIRST MEN’S CLOTHES SHOP. THE NAME OF THE HOTEL IS A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER OWNERS: GROVE & HUNFELD. COOL & TRENDY

Photography Myrthe Slootjes

THE HUNFELD

The hotel has thirty rooms of various sizes. The larger rooms boast an extra feature: a bay window looking onto Mariaplaats, the Music Academy and the Dom Tower. The room on the fourth floor even has a shower built into the bay, so that you can enjoy your morning ablutions with a view of the Dom! If you want to stay in Utrecht for more than a couple of nights (entirely understandable),

there are five luxury apartments for two to four guests. The apartments have a living room, a kitchen, one or two bedrooms and a separate bathroom. > The Hunfeld, Mariaplaats 4 thehunfeld.com/en

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