MAG Utrecht #6: July & August 2017

JULY & AUGUST 2017

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Summer on the water YOUR GUIDE TO THE CITY’S HOTSPOTS AND ITS CULTURAL EVENTS

Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is a leading theatre in Central Netherlands. The two auditoriums stage more than 332 productions annually. Many events and performances in this theatre are suitable for non-dutch speakers. Have a look at the October selection.

DANCE/ BALLET 5 oct

Nicht schlafen Alain Platel

Starting point is the work of Gustav Mahler

5 oct

21 oct

Kalakuta Republic (SPRING in Autumn) Serge Aimé Coulibaly / Faso Dance Théâtre Feel the spirit of Fela Kuta in this energetic performance

JONGA (Afrovibes)

24 oct

a fresh mix of African and urban dance

Scapino Ballet Rotterdam

DOX & Jazzart Kaapstad 7 oct

In a world full of butterflies…

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New Adventures

Three very visual, humorous and razor-sharp choreographies

25 and 26 oct

Robyn Orlin

Danslokaal 5

11 oct

New work of talented creators in collaboration with Conny Janssen.

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MUSIC /OPERA

A representation about the concept of the fall

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A performance about the power of the body

19 and 20 oct

Common emotions (SPRING in Autumn) Yasmeen Godder

How do emotions infiltrate our individuality?

21 oct

(B)reaching stillness (SPRING in Autumn) Lea Moro

Unlike the still lifes paintings this performance cracks of life

Conny Janssen Danst

12 and 14 oct

La traviata

Nederlandse Reisopera

Compelling music of Giuseppe Verdi

25 oct

Carmen

Tania Kross

‘Krossover’ of classical opera and flamenco

You can’t miss it! The monumental music venue in the heart of Utrecht with five magnificant halls for every style of music. Whether you love pop, dance, classical music, rock, world music or jazz, everyone from 2 to 99 years old has a great time in TivoliVredenburg. See you soon?

JAZZ • CLASSICAL 28 JUN 2 JUL

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL UTRECHT

3 JUL

JOOST JANSSEN SLAAT DOOR!

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INTERNATIONAL BRASS FESTIVAL - WASBE2017

POP • DANCE 1 JUL

STILL COLLINS: THE VERY BEST OF PHIL COLLINS & GENESIS LIVE!

5 JUL

BRIAN WILSON

9 JUL

World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles

TIMBER TIMBRE

11 JUL

3 SEP

UTRECHT EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE HEAD AND THE HEART

13 JUL

BRIAN SETZER'S ROCKABILLY RIOT

28 AUG

LE CONCERT SPIRITUEL

29 AUG

PIECES OF TOMORROW MONTEVERDI

20 JUL

65DAYSOFSTATIC

22 JUL

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH

25 JUL

EXTREME

31 JUL

LAST IN LINE

15 AUG

REGINA SPEKTOR

16 AUG

WATSKY

18 AUG

STRAND OF OAKS

23 AUG

BAND OF HORSES

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A.J. CROCE

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Pop-O-Matic: student night on Thursday with DJ St. Paul – free for students!

CloudNights: Friday night jazz sessions showcasing national and international jazz talent

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Welcome to Utrecht

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Of course, sipping a refreshing drink while relaxing on an urban beach (such as Strand Oog in Al) is a good way to spend a hot summer’s day. But there are other ways to escape the chaos of the city in the summertime. Hidden behind the walls and houses of the historical city centre, you will find secret squares and hidden courtyard gardens where time seems to stand still. Another good idea is a visit to one of the centuryold forts scattered all around the city. Increasingly more of these former defences, built to protect the city from attack, have been given a new lease of life. Some of them are real gems.

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MAG Utrecht also features a calendar with up-to-date information on the festivals, theatre, art, movies and music events taking place in the city. And we have a useful map, on which you can find all the places we mention in the magazine. So get to know the special places, the best bars and restaurants and the full scope of cultural activities, whether you’re in the heart of the city or one of the suburbs. We hope you have a terrific time!

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Music, art, theatre & more Open air festivals The Parade 3x go Festivals & events Outdoor and indoor Music Great gigs Exhibitions & Museums Emerald tracks & more Movies Scorsese’s classics Kids Where to go this summer

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What’s happening Things to do & places to go Spotlight Secret squares and hidden courtyard gardens The local’s favourites Q&A with Tam Trinh

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What’s happening?

July & August

THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

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‘UTRECHT IS MY FAVOURITE CITY IN THE WORLD.’

KIDS Aangewaaid One dancer, one musician and eventually even an audience come together to compile a story about the wonderful things that simply cross our paths. This improvisation performance is packed with live music, visual art and dance, and is suitable for children of two and over. > 6 August, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

Connor Newnam From Phoenix (United States), lived in Utrecht as an exchange student ‘I’ve studied in Utrecht for a year and now I’m back for a short visit. Utrecht is my favourite city in the world.

There are so many things you can stumble upon without even trying. For example, I love walking through all the tiny alleyways of the neighbourhood streets. I also love the coffee culture. My favourite place to get a coffee?

Definitely Coffee Company on Vismarkt.’ coffeecompany.nl

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MUSIC Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son Does anyone still play music from the ‘roaring twenties’ these days? Yes - Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son! This band can transform any audience into a heaving mass of conga fiends using a violin, a banjo, a sousaphone and an arsenal of strange, obscure wind instruments from a bygone era. To complete the experience, the musicians themselves look as if they’ve stepped out of a Buster Keaton movie. > 14 July, dB’s dbstudio.nl

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS Women’s EURO 2017 This is the first time in history that the Netherlands will host the UEFA Women’s EURO 2017, the European football championship for women. Four group matches will be played in the Galgenwaard stadium, the home base of local football club FC Utrecht: the Netherlands v. Norway on 16 July, England v. Scotland on 19 July, France v. Austria on 22 July and Russia v. Germany on 25 July. > various dates in July, Galgenwaard Stadium weuro2017.nl/en

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What’s happening?

‘WE TRY TO FIND A PLACE TO DANCE EVERYWHERE WE GO.’

Mateja Rybiczka-Tesulov From Vienna (Austria), PhD-student at Utrecht University ‘We’ve been dancing the Lindy Hop for four years now. It’s quite an international scene, so we try to find a place to dance wherever we go. Every Wednesday, there are swing dance classes in Winkel van Sinkel called ‘Hopspot’. You can just drop in and dance. Also, it’s a very good way to meet new people.’ dewinkelvansinkel.nl swinginutrecht.nl

VARIOUS Church Watching in Utrecht The Dom Tower is obviously one of the highlights, but there are lots more beautiful churches in Utrecht. You can visit most churches free of charge during the summer months and there’s usually a voluntary guide to tell you more about the history of these ancient houses of prayer. Check the site for an overview of the churches taking part and a map. > From 23 June to 9 September, various locations kerkenkijken.nl

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‘YOU CAN PLAY GAMES WITH PEOPLE FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD.’ Roman Rybiczka From Vienna (Austria), looking for a job in food technology ‘I like to go to the board game nights, organised by game shop Subcultures. It’s every Monday evening, in a wharf cellar called ‘In De Ruimte’ on Oudegracht. You can play all kinds of games, with people from every corner of the world.’ subcultures.nl

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MOVIES The Big Sick Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and writer Emily V. Gordon, this movie tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan). However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. > The Big Sick will be screened from 13 July in the Louis Hartlooper Complex hartlooper.nl

Red Monster Dress, Bas Kosters

Stefan Reiterer From Vienna (Austria), visiting Utrecht for a few days ‘My girlfriend’s sister defended her PhD-thesis yesterday. The ceremony was in the University Hall on Domplein, a beautiful building. Afterwards, we had dinner in restaurant C’est Ça in Bollenhofsestraat. The chef mainly cooks with seasonal produce, so the menu is a surprise. It was an interesting, but very good experience.’ restaurant-cestca.nl

July & August ‘THE CHEF OF C’EST ÇA COOKS WITH SEASONAL PRODUCE.’

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EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Out of Fashion Discover the ins and outs of the most innovative fashion collection in the Netherlands. From unique eighteenthcentury suits to creations by the famous Dutch designer duo Viktor & Rolf: the exhibition entitled ‘Uit de Mode’ (Out of Fashion) includes all the main fashion icons. You can even try your hand at ‘mannequinage’: dressing a mannequin. Cotton replicas of some of the designs have been made specially. > From 8 July, Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl/en

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SPOTLIGHT

Utrecht Open Gardens Day Would you like to see some of the city’s urban and courtyard gardens that are not normally open to the public? If so, Utrecht Open Gardens Day on Saturday 1 July is the perfect opportunity to take in some fifty privately-owned gardens.

Bruntskameren

> 1 July, various locations opentuinendagutrecht.nl

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HIDDEN BEHIND THE WALLS AND HOUSES OF THE HISTORICAL CITY CENTRE, YOU WILL FIND BEAUTIFUL GREEN OASES WHERE TIME SEEMS TO STAND STILL. PERFECT SPOTS TO ESCAPE THE CHAOS OF THE CITY IN THE SUMMERTIME.

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e start by walking northwards along Oudegracht to Bemuurde Weerd OZ, continuing on to Keizersgracht. Go down the steps on the left to Jan van Lingtuin, a courtyard garden nestling between the houses with a view across the Vecht river. The garden was named after Jan van Ling, who ‘adopted’ this green space in the 1970s and tended as if it were his own garden. Walk back to Bemuurde Weerd OZ and if you haven’t had breakfast, pop into Meneer Peer, a cosy café reminiscent of a living room.

If it’s warm, you can take your breakfast outside onto the canal-side deck.

Walk along Oudegracht to Mariaplaats. Between the two HKU University of the Arts buildings, you’ll see the entrance to Pandhof Sinte Marie. This is all that remains of the former Maria Church, which was demolished in the eighteenth century. Prepare to be enchanted, not only by the flowers, herbs and butterflies, but also by the wonderful music that floats out through the open windows of the HKU building.

Mariaplaats itself has plenty of places to catch your breath, including Café Elize.

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Mariaplaats, between the HKU University of the Arts buildings

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Behind Springweg, via Andreasstraat

Walk into Springweg and turn right into Andreasstraat. Halfway down, turn into an alleyway between numbers 19 and 21. Go through the iron gate and you’ll get to Andreashof, a small green square enclosed by houses. Back on Springweg, turn right and then left into Lange Smeestraat. Halfway along this street, take a quick look at the Dorstige Harthof, which gives a nice view of the Dom Tower in the distance.

Zuilenstraat and Schalkwijkstraat take you to the Bruntenhof garden. This communal garden served the Bruntskameren, fifteen one-room houses that the Utrecht lawyer Frederik Brunt had built in the grounds of his own house in 1621. They were intended for poor widows, who lived there for free. The

residents look after the courtyard garden themselves, and you are welcome to go in if the gate is open.

Go through Park Lepelenburg, Kromme Nieuwegracht and Achter de Dom to get to Domplein. The entrance to Pandhof Domkerk is between the church and the University Hall. This mediaeval cloister garden has a splendid view of the Dom Tower and Dom Church. Walk under the Dom Tower and turn left just before the bookshop to reach the final destination: Flora’s Hof. This courtyard garden is on the very spot where the Bishop of Utrecht’s Palace once stood.

A green oasis of peace and tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of the city. The perfect place to finish this walk.

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THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITES

Q&A WITH TAM TRINH

By Dieuwke de Boer

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Tam Trinh (28), originally from California, moved to the Netherlands five years ago.

Together with her Dutch husband Luc, she owns Sugarlips Cakes.

Their original focus was on custom made wedding cakes, but they are now branching out towards all kinds of cakes and sweets: from celebration- and birthday cakes to cupcakes, cake pops and macarons. You can find their shop and bakery/studio in Leidsche Rijn district. > Sugarlips Cakes Ella Fitzgeraldplein 24 sugarlipscakes.com

‘THE FOOD AT KIMMADE IS DELICIOUS AND 100% AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE.’

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Food mecca ‘Utrecht is slowly growing into a food mecca. I love Kimmade on Mariastraat and Oudegracht. The food is delicious and 100% authentic Vietnamese. And I should know, because I’m Vietnamese.

My favourite place for coffee is The Village on Voorstraat. When our bakery/studio was still in the city centre, I used to go there every morning. The owners are insanely passionate about their work, which makes listening to their stories very inspiring.’

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‘I like the hustle and bustle of the city centre, but I do not like to live in it.

That’s why we live in the Leidsche Rijn district.

Máximapark is one of my favourite places for a stroll with our 5-month-old son Hudson. We quite often end up at Anafora, a restaurant in the middle of the park. Someday, I would like to go boating on the water in front of Anafora, in one of those swan boats.’

Mousse cakes ‘I sometimes go to Bond & Smolders on Lijnmarkt, just to have something different to what we make ourselves.

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Music, art, theater & more OPEN AIR FESTIVALS

THE SUMMER MONTHS IN UTRECHT ARE PACKED WITH OPEN AIR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. AND THAT’S NOT ALL: READ ALL ABOUT MUSIC, THEATRE, MOVIES, EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS IN JULY & AUGUST.

THE PARADE Theatre festival the Parade will bring over 80 different theatre, music and dance performances for all ages to Moreelsepark. Most of the performances are made especially for the festival and can only be seen on the Parade. > 21 July to 6 August, Moreelsepark deparade.nl/utr/english

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There’s no need to leave your kids at home, because there’s an extensive children’s programme which includes workshops, theatre and music performances. > 21 July to 6 August

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THERE’S A CARROUSEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FESTIVAL AREA. FRENCH CHANSONS

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Dutch singer Ellen ten Damme will perform the most beautiful French chansons from the twentieth century. Expect all the classics from artistes like Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg.

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Festivals & Events

> 31 July to 6 August

MUSICAL WHIRLWIND

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Släpstick is an ode to the musical comedy: from Charlie Chaplin and Spike Jones to the Marx Brothers and Mini & Maxi. A Wëreldbänd show is a whirlwind of musical, comic and acrobatic discoveries.

Where else can you see artists tap-dancing on skis, jumping rope while playing guitar, or making music out of plastic coffee cups? > 21 to 26 July

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A Lazy Sunday Afternoon Of course, you can enjoy a lazy Sunday all year round, but it’s somehow more relaxing in a beautiful setting with the sun warming your bones. Combine this with a free festival and what could be better? A Lazy Sunday Afternoon is a series of mini-festivals held on three Sundays in the month in three different parks, introducing you to the newest creative talent from Utrecht.

From poets, dancers and theatre-makers to big bands, singer-songwriters and indie pop bands.

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> 9 July & 13 August (Tolsteegplantsoen), 16 July & 20 August (Park Lepelenburg) and 30 July & 20 August (Podium Hoge Woerd) zimihc.nl/eng

INDOOR STAGE

Biergarten You might prefer to spend a warm summer evening outside, but there’s a good reason to go inside as well.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, the fifth and sixth floors of TivoliVredenburg will be transformed into a Biergarten. It’s a cross between an indoor park, a stage and a dance floor. The programme ranges from movie nights, silent disco and midnight comedy to free jazz, pop and classical concerts. And what’s more, the admission is free. > every Friday and Saturday night, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl/biergarten

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OUTDOOR CONCERTS

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The crème de la crème from the international wind instrument scene will be in Utrecht from 15 to 23 July.

The International Symphonic Wind Band Festival is an opportunity for professional (and semi-professional) orchestras from countries including the United States, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland and of course the Netherlands to take to the stage in TivoliVredenburg. You can also listen to symphonic wind music outside, as there will be outdoor performances in boats on the canals and on the Stadhuis bridge. > 15 to 23 July, various locations wasbe2017.com

Festivals & Events

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International Symphonic Wind Band Festival

CLASSICAL MUSIC IN THE CONVENT GARDEN

Catharijn Classique The beautiful garden of Museum Catharijne­convent, where you can learn more about the present and past of Christianity in the Netherlands, is the setting for eight free outdoor lunchtime concerts played by professional musicians most Sundays in July and August. The concerts are based on Mary (Maria), the exhibition running inside the museum until mid-August. > every Sunday in July and August (until 20 August), convent garden Museum Catharijneconvent. catharijneconvent.nl

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La Divina Armonia

MUSIC OF THE REFORMATION

Utrecht Early Music Festival The Utrecht Early Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the world, focuses on music from the mediaeval, renaissance and baroque periods. This year, visitors will be transported back to music of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation in the 15th and 16th centuries. It’s 500 years since Luther posted his ninety-five theses on the doors of All Saints’ Church Wittenberg. Artists in residence are Katharina Bäuml with Capella de la Torre and Lorenzo Ghielmi with La Divina Armonia. Over 225 concerts will be performed by experienced musicians and young professionals in the festival hub TivoliVredenburg and at various other venues in the city centre. During the last weekend of the festival, all 150 psalms by 150 different composers will be performed during 12 concerts.

And be sure to keep an eye on the Dom Tower, where a daily carillon concert will sound. > from 25 August to 3 September, various locations oudemuziek.nl/festival

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MORD LABEL NIGHT 15 July

CLUB BASIS

Band of Horses Musically, this American band is difficult to pin down: the sound ranges from indie rock and alt-country to folk rock, with the distinctive voice of frontman Ben Bridwell as the only constant factor. > 23 August, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

Great gigs

This club night is all about MORD, one of today’s leading techno labels. Bas Mooy, Scalameriya b2b VSK and A001 will take to the stage tonight.

FIESTA MACUMBA 5 August

TIVOLIVREDENBURG The Macumba Soundsystem & Friend will bring an exotic mix of merengue, reggaetón, Pachanga, cumbia, dancehall, kuduro, tropical bass, salsa, Latin and hip hop to the dancefloor.

FESTIVAL STRAND 25 and 26 August

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Haytham Safia Qu4rtet Oud player Haytham Safia originates from Palestine, but has lived in the Netherlands for many years. The Haytham Safia Qu4rtet is a partnership he formed with two classically trained musicians and an African percussionist. Their music is unique, featuring Arabic, African and Western influences. > 23 July, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

The ultimate summer festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary with two days of partying. Fans of 90s and 00s dance music can let their hair down on Friday 25 August, while Saturday is the turn of pop and rock from the 1990s until the present day.

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GALLERY

MEMBER EXHIBITION The members of Kunstliefde exhibit their own recent work. There’s a lot to see: from paintings and drawings to photography, videos and installations.

Exhibitions & Museums

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EXHIBITION

EMERALD TRACKS On 10 August 2017, it will be exactly 150 years since the first train took to the rails in Indonesia. Large sections of the Indonesian rail network were laid by the Dutch Railways.

Between 1864 and 1942, when the country was still part of the overseas territories of the Netherlands, Dutch engineers and architects were closely involved in constructing the railway tracks and stations.

The Railway Museum has a display of old posters, blueprints and photos, and several models of Indonesian train carriages. > from 7 July, Spoorwegmuseum spoorwegmuseum.nl

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MONDRIAAN TO DUTCH DESIGN Utrecht and Amersfoort are brimming with activities showcasing the art movement De Stijl, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017. The movement was set up by a group of artists, which included famous names like Rietveld and Mondriaan. The activities are continuing into the summer. There are routes that take cyclists and walkers past the most striking Rietveld buildings in Utrecht, an exhibition featuring Rietveld furniture in the Poortgebouw of the castle Slot Zuylen and a visit to the Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort. But that’s not all; starting in September, the Centraal Museum will host an exhibition entitled ‘Droog’.

The museum owns the largest collection of work by the Dutch design collective Droog Design, that worked with a variety of well-known Dutch designers, such as Marcel Wanders. This exhibition features top pieces from this collection. > Rietveld routes (by bike or on foot), daily, Utrecht > Rietveld in Slot Zuylen, until 24 September, Slot Zuylen (Oud-Zuilen) > Mondriaanhuis, Tuesday to Sunday, Amersfoort > Droog - discover the origins of Dutch Design, from 23 September, Centraal Museum destijlutrechtamersfoort.nl/en

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Forty-two mechanical human and animal figures in diverse settings challenge visitors to leave their comfort zone. Most of the items on display in Museum Speelklok were originally made for entertainment purposes, but the interactive Rumanian exhibition Selfie Automaton has a much deeper meaning: the exhibition is an invitation to reflect. Who is actually pulling the strings?

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Film director Martin Scorsese (1942) grew up as the son of Italian immigrants in the Little Italy district of New York. His films give a thrilling impression of this close-knit community, in which family, faith and trust are of the essence. This summer, ’t Hoogt is screening re-releases of some of Scorsese’s films. Taxi Driver is on from 6 July, Raging Bull from 13 July and Goodfellas from 10 August. All the films are in English. To get a € 2 discount on tickets for Taxi Driver, just show the voucher on this page at the counter and pay € 7 admission instead of € 9.

You can reserve tickets via +31 (0)30 232 83 88 or hoogt.nl. > Scorsese’s films will be screened from 6 July in Movie theatre ’t Hoogt hoogt.nl

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OUT OF FASHION THE MUSEUM’S WALK-IN WARDROBE

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Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine, who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian starts dating her best friend Krista. Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all. > The Edge of Seventeen will be screened from 3 August in Movie theatre ‘t Hoogt hoogt.nl

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Wakefield Howard Wakefield (Bryan Cranston) is a successful lawyer, husband and father who decides to leave his seemingly perfect life behind on an impulse. He secretly hides in the attic of his garage and observes his wife (Jennifer Garner) and two daughters.

Howard takes you on a voyage of his thoughts and memories. But are the things he sees through the window only in his past, or is this his future too? > Wakefield will be screened from 20 July in the Louis Hartlooper Complex hartlooper.nl

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EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS

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There’s plenty for inquisitive children to discover in the University Museum and the Oude Hortus (the historical gardens behind the museum) during the summer months. You can do all kinds of experiments in the Youth Lab, go on an exciting mystery tour of the scariest, strangest, biggest and smallest skeletons in the museum, and learn all about the flowers, plants and animals in the Oude Hortus.

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ANIMAL MADNESS

Leidsche Rijn Festival Lucky dogs and lovebirds watch out: the culture festival in Leidsche Rijn, the newest district of Utrecht, arrives at Castellum Hoge Woerd in late August. This year’s festival is about animals. Children from 2 to 12 years can come and enjoy the theatre shows, music performances and workshops about animals and their funny ways.

Have your face painted like a tiger, draw your best chicken scratch in a creative workshop or hug the festival bird Joek. > 27 August, Castellum Hoge Woerd leidscherijnfestival.nl

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10 x Daan = MOED!

Daan’s pulled on his swimming trunks, but he’s too scared. What if he drowns and sinks to the bottom? If only there was another Daan who could take his place... This show with live music is for children of four and over.

It’s about being brave and working together. And jumping in at the deep end. > 16 July , Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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The four young percussionists from 4Beat introduce their audience to drumming and rhythms from all around the world in this lively, energetic performance. Spectacular drumming from Africa, Asia and Latin-America is combined with the sounds of a DJ. We challenge anyone to sit still! > 2 July, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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WHEN YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH OF THE SUN, IT’S TIME TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON SHOPPING. HERE ARE A FEW SPECIAL SHOPS THAT YOU MAY NOT OTHERWISE NOTICE, BUT REALLY SHOULDN’T MISS.

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UNIQUE ACCESSORIES

ATELIER OHLALA

Kintgenshaven 1A A narrow doorway welcomes you to Atelier Ohlala, a small accessory shop with a classic tiled floor. The first thing you notice is the antique dresser with porcelain and table brimming with silverware and jewellery. But look carefully because this shop stocks much more, including illustrated cards, notebooks and brightly coloured cushions. atelierohlala.nl

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RESET RECORDS

Prins Hendriklaan 16 Close to Wilhelmina park you’ll find Reset Records, selling a huge collection of vintage vinyl LPs and singles. Whether you’re a fan of pop, blues, country or disco, this is the place to come. If you’re looking for a specific record, just ask and the friendly staff will help you search. resetrecords.nl

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Korte Jansstraat 18 If you’re looking for a complete restyling, try Styled by Juuls. This ‘Parisian’ boutique is owned by stylist and fashion designer Juliet van der Heide and her husband Richard. It makes no odds whether you’re after a bombastic or a smooth look: the collection of clothes, shoes, bags and jewellery couldn’t be more varied. styledbyjuuls.nl

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Korte Minrebroederstraat 13-17 Concept store Daen’s is in a renovated former fire station opposite the town hall. It sells men’s and women’s clothing by special brands. When you’ve finished browsing, take a seat on the relaxed pavement terrace, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat and think about what you want to buy. daens.nl

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PRIME SNEAKERS & CONSIGNMENT Schoutenstraat 11 PRIME is located in a former chemist’s shop.

You’re likely to find real gems here, as most of their stock is collector’s items, old releases and vintage sneakers. If you’ve got a pair of good-as-new sneakers lying around, let PRIME sell them for you. They must be in ‘prime’ condition of course! prime030.com

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PAPERBIRD Concept store Oudkerkhof 40 JASON KING Clothing for men & women Oudegracht 201 VOLLERS 386 Fashion & lifestyle Oudegracht 386

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Summer on the water THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY A LOVELY SUMMER’S DAY IN UTRECHT IS ON THE WATER. FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS TO ADMIRE THE CITY AT ‘WHARF LEVEL’.

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LEARN TO SUP Paddling while standing up on a surfboard through the Utrecht canals: this is SUPping.

You can learn how to do it at SUP School Domstad.

A qualified instructor will spend two hours teaching you the basics of paddling and keeping your balance on the board. Once you’ve mastered the basic skills, you’re ready to go and explore the rest of the Utrecht canals. You can book a lesson or tour (in English too!) via the website. And earn up to € 5 discount on your lesson by fishing waste out of the canal. Two birds with one stone!

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> SUP school Domstad Tolsteegbrug supschooldomstad.nl/english

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A CANOE TRIP If you fancy a gentle paddle through the Utrecht canals, hire a canoe from Kanoverhuur Utrecht in the centre of town.

But if you’re feeling more adventurous, then bike to De Rijnstroom (or take the number 12 bus from Utrecht Centraal) and hire a canoe to paddle through Kromme Rijn and explore the serene area to the east of Utrecht. It’s worth reserving one first in July and August.

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Would you rather sit back and relax while you sail through the canals? If so, go on a round trip of the city with Rederij Schuttevaer. The captain will take you on an hour-long cruise along the most stunning canal houses, green suburban canals and old canal-side basement buildings. Commentaries are given in various languages.

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They’ve always been popular in the canals of Utrecht: pedalos.

You can hire one from the pier at Oudegracht 167, opposite the Winkel van Sinkel. The desk is open every day in July and August from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

And don’t be put off by a shower; the pedalos have optional roofs to keep you dry. > Canal Bike Utrecht Oudegracht 167 stromma.nl/en

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HIRE A SILENT BOAT You can hire all kinds of boats, but an electric sloop is the best if you want to sail through the Utrecht canals. In fact, these silent boats are the only vessels allowed on the Nieuwegracht. You can hire one from Greenjoy, for example, or Sloepdelen. But remember that you have to bring them back by 10 p.m. > Greenjoy Near Wittevrouwensingel 58 greenjoy.nl/en

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Fort aan de Klop

CENTURY-OLD FORTS ARE SCATTERED ALL AROUND THE CITY, SOME OF THEM REAL GEMS. INCREASINGLY MORE OF THESE FORMER DEFENCES, BUILT IN THE 18TH CENTURY TO PROTECT THE CITY FROM ATTACK, HAVE BEEN GIVEN A NEW LEASE OF LIFE. THEY ARE PART OF THE NEW DUTCH WATER LINE, WHICH IS NOMINATED TO BE ON THE UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE LIST.

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lthough Fort aan de Klop is in the city, it still manages to be a green oasis. This fort is on the Vecht river, bordering the Overvecht district. You can camp in the grounds, spend a night in the inn or simply come to enjoy the peace and quiet. It’s also a great place to spend a sultry summer evening dining on the terrace. Tuesday to Sunday are Summer Barbecue Evenings. You’d better book if you want to guarantee getting a table.

Fort Vechten is just a short and very pleasant cycle-ride away from Utrecht. It was the second biggest fort in the New Dutch Water Line, a typical

Dutch defence system of adjoining polders that could be flooded to keep enemies at bay.

The Waterlinie museum explains exactly how this defence system worked (also in English).

And thanks to virtual reality, you can even make a parachute jump across the water line.

Close to Fort Vechten you’ll find Fort Rhijnauwen, the largest fort in the New Dutch Water Line. This fort, hidden in the forest between Utrecht and Bunnik, was closed to the public for many years and has evolved into a valuable area of natural beauty. It’s home to many species of plants and animals, from rare flowers and unusual toad-

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stools, to badgers, foxes, kingfishers and bats.

To protect the flora and fauna, the fort can only be visited with a guide on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can buy a ticket at the gate.

Jutphaas. It’s just half-an-hour from the city centre by bike, on the outskirts of Nieuwegein.

From Wednesday to Sunday, you can taste one of their 400 wines. If you can’t choose, take a wine flight: three different wines, each made from the same grape variety.

On the outskirts of Beatrixpark, between the Hoograven and Lunetten districts, you’ll find The furthest away, about half-an-hour’s drive Fort Lunet IV. This fort has from Utrecht, you’ll find Fort been restored and renovated Everdingen. You can also get into a place which provides there by public transport, FORT RHIJNAUWEN work experience for people which will take a bit longer: IS HOME TO with learning disabilities. hop on the train to Culemborg FOXES, KINGFISHERS and change to the number 146 They work in catering, in the AND BATS. bike repair shop and in the bus. After a guided tour of the grounds of the fort. They also site, sit back and relax on the run the De Smaak van Lunet terrace with a speciality beer; lunch café, which is open from Monday to this fort is home to the Duits & Lauret brewery Saturday for a drink and a bite to eat. who brew some of their beers from fort water.

If you want to stay the night, bring a tent and If you fancy a glass of wine on an outside you can camp in the grounds. terrace, it’s a good idea to head to Wijnfort

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Ice cream SORBET, BAKLAVA OR CHOCOLATECARAMEL-SEA SALT? FIVE HOTSPOTS FOR A NICE COOL ICE CREAM.

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TASTE OF LOMBOK

IJSSALON DAM

Ahmet Akbulut: ‘We have around twentyfour flavours a day and even more choice in hot weather. All our ice cream is made from natural ingredients, with no artificial colourings or flavourings. I sell typical Dutch flavours, as well as unique flavours such as baklava and Maghreb ice cream. Discerning customers will detect a slight taste of the Lombok district in my ice cream.

I can experiment as much as I like, as this district offers so many different flavours and cultures.’ > Damstraat 45 facebook.com/ijssalondam

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FAMILY BUSINESS

IL MULINO

Marjolein Merkens: ‘Il Mulino is a real family business. My parents started the ice cream parlour a couple of doors away in 1983.

It’s been in this building since 1987 and I now run it with my cousin. We’re close to the Vecht river, so people get off their boats and come straight into the shop for an ice cream.’ > Adelaarstraat 2-4 ilmulino.nl

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ROBERTO GELATO

Carlina de Lorenzo: ‘We have twenty-seven different flavours to choose from every day. They always include a limited edition, which is only available for one week.

Customers sometimes give us fruit from their own gardens for us to turn it into ice cream. This is often the nicest fruit, as it’s fresh, ripe and hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides.’ > Poortstraat 93 lekkerijs.nl

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IJS & ZOPIE

Myrna Brandt: ‘The owner of IJs & Zopie used to be a professional rower. He started the business because his nutritionist advised him to eat ice cream but all the ice cream parlours in Utrecht closed for the winter months.

IJs & Zopie is open all year and fifty percent of the profits go to the Orca student rowing club. We also stock the entire range of Tony’s Chocolonely bars. Customers come from far and wide just to taste the Tony’s caramel-sea salt ice cream.’ > Twijnstraat 79 ijsenzopie.nl

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Jan Rudolf Westerveld: ‘In 2011, my girlfriend and I decided to emigrate to France after the bank I worked in reorganised and I lost my job. I’ve always loved ice cream so we decided to open an ice cream parlour/lunch room. We’re back in Utrecht now, and this is Vorst’s fourth season. There are always eighteen different flavours, all hand-made. If someone fancies a scoop of brownie ice cream, I start by making the mix for the brownies.’ > Prins Hendriklaan 6 ijssalonvorst.nl

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Meet the street JAN VAN SCORELSTRAAT BREAKFAST IN THE SUN, A BITE OF ITALIAN AL FRESCO OR A THIRST-QUENCHING BEER IN A TRADITIONAL LOCAL BAR: YOU CAN TICK ALL THESE BOXES IN JAN VAN SCORELSTRAAT, A STREET JUST PAST WILHELMINA PARK IN UTRECHT-EAST.

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VAN OOST PASTA BAR Jan van Scorelstraat 33 Lovers of Italian food and wine would do well to visit the Van Oost pasta bar. It’s a place where locals, international students and other inhabitants of Utrecht tend to congregate.

And the terrace is the perfect place to wine and dine on a warm summer evening. vanoostpastabar.nl

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DISTRICT

Jan van Scorelstraat 1 Daan Beijnvoort: ‘District is a community café and bakery, mainly used by locals. People drop in for traditionally baked bread, cakes, a cup of coffee, lunch and a chat. The French croissants and the Brabant sausage rolls are definitely our bestseller; people just can’t get enough of them. District is open for early birds too: you can join us for breakfast at one of the long tables, inside or out, from half-past seven onwards.’ facebook.com/districtutrecht

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Jan van Scorelstraat 28 Pizza solo pizza; that’s what Bastacosi stands for.

Successfully it would seem as a lot of Utrecht locals are happy to make a detour for these authentic Italian woodfired pizzas. If the restaurant or terrace are full, no worries. There’s another branch on Biltstraat. bastacosi.nl

Jan van Scorelstraat 27-31 This traditional pub has been a household name in UtrechtEast for more than forty years.

It’s a great place to come for good conversation and a beer, as there’s no music playing in the background on your average evening. facebook.com/cafejanprimus

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HONEST AND ORGANIC

NOEN

Jan van Scorelstraat 8 Tanja van Ballegooijen: ‘NOEN attracts a nice mix of young families, students from University College Utrecht and older people from the neighbourhood. People visiting the Rietveld Schröderhuis also tend to drop in for a cup of coffee. From granola and apple pie, to soup and salads: we make as much as we can ourselves, using honest, organic ingredients.’ noen-utrecht.nl

Or try: MARIA’S Organic eating place Jan van Scorelstraat 15 ELVI Affordable threecourse menu Jan van Scorelstraat 21 MADDALENA WINES Italian wines Jan van Scorelstraat 61

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The biggest men’s fashion department

NEW IN TOWN MAN’S WORLD The basement of de Bijenkorf Utrecht has recently been renovated and transformed into a man’s world.

The biggest men’s fashion department in Utrecht (over 4000m2) offers a large variety of brands. Get inspired by new brands such as RVLT, Canada Goose, Samsøe & Samsøe, Our Legacy, Wood Wood and many more. Next to the addition of new brands, multiple one-stop-shops have been opened. These shops range from casual and sportswear to formal and business wear.

DE BIJENKORF Sint Jacobsstraat 1A Utrecht (city centre)

THE KITCHEN Restaurant the Kitchen is a place for you to sit back and relax, whilst sipping your coffee from our baristas. The Wi-Fi access and a multitude of power outlets make the Kitchen also a great place to catch up on e-mails or to get some work done. Food at the Kitchen is freshly prepared and most of what the restaurant offers is sustainable.

The Kitchen offers international, but also typically Dutch and local delights. The spacious restaurant has a stunning view over the city and there is also a place for the kids to play.

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July & August

Regina Spektor

You’re probably already familiar with the music of this RussianAmerican singer-songwriter: her experimental pop has been used for films and TV series, including the theme song of Orange is the New Black. Spektor’s latest album ‘Remember Us to Life’ on which she is accompanied by string instruments, reveals her classical roots. > 15 August, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

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Cultural Events Calendar

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VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] Unique theatrical tearoom in a vaulted cellar in the heart of Utrecht. Maybe Lady Anne Schaep will unexpectedly treat you to a beautiful song, or read your tea leaves to predict the future.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOLEN DE STER > Yank [14.00] Turkish multi-instrumentalists and Lombok residents Yank bring melancholy to the stage. Expect sweet melodies and original harmonies with Turkish lyrics.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Still Collins:

CLASSICAL MUSIC GEERTEKERK > UMA Chamber Orchestra [16.00] The chamber orchestra performs musical works

by Bach, Tubin and Pärt. Trajecti Voces, a chamber choir from Utrecht, sings works by various Baltic and Scandinavian composers.

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15.00] Get ready for a jazzy afternoon as DJ Meneer Funkel turns Hofman Café into one big jazz-fest, together with the virtuoso

The Very Best of Phil Collins & Genesis - live! [19.45] Still Collins plays the world-famous hits of Genesis and Phil Collins. In addition, they perform a number of hits from the solo career of Peter Gabriel.

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Summer Tips Oude Hortus

OUDE HORTUS Utrecht University Museum > daily Summer is great for visiting Oude Hortus, a beautiful garden in the middle of the city centre. You can have a coffee or lunch in café Gingko, from where you have an outstanding view over the garden.

musicians of the Utrecht jazz formation Indifference.

DB’S > Grind Core Matinee [16.00] This metal mania matinee is dedicated to grind core, with Creative Waste from Saudi Arabia as headliner.

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 (€3/€6, 1 ½ hour).

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

3 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joost Janssen slaat door! [20.30] Jazz drummer and percussionist Joost Janssen graduates at the Conservatory of Utrecht this year.

The perfect opportunity to bring an ode to his musical heroes, such as Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and Count Basie.

This concert is also Janssen’s final exam.

5 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brian Wilson [20.15] Your chance to listen to ‘Pet Sounds’, the legendary album by The Beach Boys, in full. It will be performed

by Brian Wilson himself and two of his former bandmates.

6 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live: Levi Manner [21.30] Dutch singersongwriter Levi Manner brings his dreamy songs about love, hope and melancholy to Café Hofman.

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De Haar Castle

Carillon in the Dom Tower

DE HAAR CASTLE Haarzuilens > daily Go back to the glory days of this castle and experience the splendour that surrounded the international rich and famous in the early 20th century. After visiting the castle, you can take a stroll through the gardens.

MIDSUMMER EVENING TOURS Dom Tower > 2 to 26 Aug Every Wednesday and Saturday at 20.30, you can enjoy the view of the sun setting over the Utrecht skyline from the top of the Dom Tower.

The evening ends with a refreshing drink in the garden. Tickets available online: domtoren.nl (no ticket sales at the door).

EKKO > Eindbaas vs. Night Arcade [22.00] Eighties synth galore with Absolute Valentine, Monodeer, Sung, Demoscene Time Machine and DJ’s Deveraux 85 and Eindbaas.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

8 Saturday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOLEN DE STER > Herman Pouderoyen [14.00] Dutch singer-songwriter, who sings all his songs in Dutch.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Visit the Carillonist [10.15] Meet Malgosia Fiebig, the carillonist of Utrecht. See the carillon up close and hear her play. Tickets available online: domtoren.nl.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

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9 Sunday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Music in De Meern [15.00] Musicians from in and around De Meern perform together during a special concert on the outdoor stage. On the programme this afternoon: summery, romantic music by Fauré, Ravel, Strauss and Glinka.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 2.

RIETVELD SCHRÖDERHUIS > Rietveld & Contemporaries [15.00] This walking tour includes buildings designed by Gerrit Rietveld, his contemporaries and designs by contemporary architects.

It is a great opportunity to compare Rietveld’s architecture with that of his contemporaries and to judge the extent of his influence on architecture from later periods.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

11 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Head and the Heart [19.45] American indie folk band.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Timber Timbre [20.15] Folk blues band from Canada that combines dark, gloomy tunes with a groovy sound.

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16 Sunday VARIOUS CINEMEC > Les Pêcheurs de Perles [13.00] This opera by Bizet tells the story of how two men’s vow of eternal friendship is threatened by their love for the same woman. Performed by The Met and broadcast live on the big screen.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

17 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > James TW [19.45] English singer-songwriter, who was discovered on YouTube and is best known for his megahit ‘When You Love Someone’.

20 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE HELLING > 65daysofstatic [20.15] Listen to the hypnotic songs of this instrumental post-rock band.

HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] Sit back, relax, have a beer and enjoy live music during the Hofman Live evenings in Hofman Café.

21 Friday VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Sheesham Lotus & ‘Son,

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Big Ass Metal Fest #17 with

Crimson Inc. and Jesus Evil Highway [20.00] An evening dedicated to pre-war ragtime, Western swing, blues and jazz.

Sheesham Lotus & ‘Son look and sound like they escaped from a Buster Keaton movie, using old traditional instruments like a banjo and sousaphone.

Altar, Illusionless and Bloodgod [20.00] This edition of the Big Ass Metal Fest is built around the resurrection of Dutch death metal legends Altar.

DE HELLING > Benjamin Francis Leftwich [20.15] English singersongwriter, who says he’s mostly inspired by the music of Arcade Fire, Ryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen.

EKKO > The Daily Indie presents: Twin Peaks [20.30] This American band combines sixties guitar riffs with garage pop.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

15 Saturday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Gallops [20.00] Wales-based band Gallops are re-defining the fine lines between electronic music and experimental rock.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

23 Sunday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Haytham Safia Qu4rtet [15.00] The members of this unique ensemble are very different, but their difference fuse through their passion for music.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

24 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Acid King [20.00] American pioneers of sludge doom Acid King are a mustsee for lovers of heavy music. Support band Toner Low from The Hague is the perfect opener for a night of sludge doom.

25 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Extreme [20.15] American rock band Extreme is back together for an evening of hard rock combined with a bit of funk.

27 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] Sit back, relax, have a beer and enjoy live music during the Hofman Live evenings in Hofman Café.

28 Friday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Burgers, beers &

bands [from 17.00, live music starts at 21.30] Every last Friday of the month, it’s time for burgers, beers and bands.

Enjoy your food and drinks while listening to live music.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

29 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC MOLEN DE STER > Nederlands Strijkersgilde [15.00] This Dutch string orchestra performs an adventurous and contemporary programme together with soloist Lingling Yu on the pipa.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

30 Sunday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE RECHTBANK > The Court Sessions [15.00] Every last Sunday of the month, De Rechtbank and Sublime FM present the best live jazz, funk and soul. Free admission.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot [19.45] The American singer/guitarist Brian Setzer is almost entirely responsible for the revival of two genres: rockabilly and swing.

HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live: Joost Wander [21.30] Enjoy the easy listening pop songs of Dutch talent Joost Wander.

Songs in Dutch.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Visit the Carillonist [10.15] Meet Malgosia Fiebig, the carillonist of Utrecht. See the carillon up close and hear her play. Tickets available online: domtoren.nl.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

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GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Sat 1.

Exhibition & Museum Tips Utrecht Centraal

Cornelis Bloemaert

Myriam Mihindou

31 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE HELLING > Last in Line [19.15] American heavy metal band formed in 2012 by former members of the original line-up of Dio.

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2 Wednesday GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] Enjoy the amazing view of the sun setting over the Utrecht skyline from the top of the Dom Tower. Tickets available online: domtoren.nl (no ticket sales at the door).

WITS AND WISECRACKS Centraal Museum > until 10 September This exhibition focuses on the influence of the graphic art and the success of the Utrecht Caravaggists. The etchings and engravings often contained wits and wisecracks, which made them very popular with the general public.

BACKSTREETS AND WORKING CLASS NEIGHBOURHOODS Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum > Tuesday to Friday & Sunday Wandering between the old paintings, photos and objects is like walking through a two hundred-year history of the day-today life of the man on the street.

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SUMMER STOCK Gallery SANAA > 15 July to 26 August Showcasing highlights from last year’s exhibitions, including artists like Paul Bogaers, Myriam Mihindou, Jouni Toni and Fatima Barznge.

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Chixdiggit [20.00] This Canadian band is known for its blend of power pop and light-hearted punk tunes dedicated to girls and relationships.

Although established in 1991, the band is still as energetic as in its heyday.

Support by Note to Amy. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] Sit back, relax, have a beer and enjoy live music during the Hofman Live evenings in Hofman Café.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Visit the Carillonist [10.15] Meet Malgosia Fiebig, the carillonist of Utrecht. See the carillon up close and hear her play. Tickets available online: domtoren.nl.

DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

CINEMEC > Macbeth [13.00] Macbeth was the first Shakespeare play that Verdi adapted for the operatic stage.

Performed by The Met and broadcast live on the big screen.

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6 Sunday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Garganjua [16.00] Formed from a mutual love of all things heavy yet melodic, Garganjua have been described as one of the most emotive bands in the UK underground scene.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] See Thu 3.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] Unique theatrical tearoom in a vaulted cellar in the heart of Utrecht. Maybe Lady Anne Schaep will unexpectedly treat you to a beautiful song, or read your tea leaves to predict the future.

5 Saturday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Marilyn Manson [20.00] Iconic shock rocker Marilyn Manson is coming to town with his satanic provocations, all wrapped up in enthralling metal.

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 (€3/€6, 1 ½ hour).

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

9 Wednesday GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

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11 Friday VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

12 Saturday GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Jan Rot [15.00] During this special summer concert, Dutch musician Jan Rot will perform some of his most well-known material, as well as world-famous hits from the seventies and eighties, which he translated into Dutch.

DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents Pat

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Visit the Carillonist [10.15] See Sat 5.

DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

Capocci and Domestic Bumblebees [16.00] Utrecht’s hallmark party for oldschool rockabilly presents Australia’s finest rockabilly artist Pat Capocci and Sweden’s finest, The Domestic Bumblebees. With DJ Hugo, record stands, a barber and BBQ. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 6.

15 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Regina Spektor [20.15] This Russian-American singersongwriter and pianist is one of the quirkiest artistes of this time. With her ingenious, experimental music, she’s not afraid to go off the beaten track.

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17 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD EKKO > Preoccupations [20.30] Canadian post-punk band.

HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] See Thu 3.

18 Friday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Strand of Oaks [19.45] This American band is a one-man project by singer-songwriter Timothy Showalter. The intense guitar rock will remind you of the American underground guitar bands of the eighties and nineties.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 6.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

23 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Band of Horses [19.45] This American alt-country indie rock band made fame with its debut single ‘The Funeral’, a song that has been used in many TV-shows and movies.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > A.J. Croce [19.45] American singer-songwriter and pianist whose music is influenced by various music styles, such as boogiewoogie and Americana.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

24 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] See Thu 3.

25 Friday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Burgers, beers &

bands [from 17.00, live music starts at 21.30] Every last Friday of the month, it’s time for burgers, beers and bands.

Enjoy your food and drinks while listening to live music.

DB’S > Brat Farrar [20.00] Punk rock with a twist of shoegaze and noise. Brat Farrar is best known as the other half of Digger & the Pussycats. For fans of early Wipers, Chrome, The Spits & Suicide.

many more. Soul, jazz, jungle, drum ‘n bass, dubstep: it’s all there.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

27 Sunday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE RECHTBANK > The Court Sessions [15.00] Every last Sunday of the month, De Rechtbank and Sublime FM present the best live jazz, funk and soul. Free admission.

GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 6.

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

CINEMEC > Nabucco [13.00] This opera

by Verdi is a biblical drama about the intrigues around Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco), ruler of the Babylonian Empire. Performed by The Met and broadcast live on the big screen.

29 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Pieces of Tomorrow: Monteverdi [21.00] A gentle introduction to Monteverdi’s music.

There’s no dress code, the musicians talk about what they are going to play, you can take your drinks inside and DJ St Paul is your host.

31 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21.30] See Thu 3.

Movies

VARIOUS SALON VAN WELEER > Tearoom of yesteryear [11.00] See Fri 4.

26 Saturday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOLEN DE STER > > Three Guys Named Joe [14.00] A bass guitar, a guitar and a mandolin; that’s all you need. And of course three beautiful voices.

DB’S > Utcka DJ Clash [21.00] A trip back to the thriving Utcka dance scene of the nineties. A once-only reunion of some of the best DJs of those days featuring Carlton, Alwin, Chet and

MOVIE THEATRE ‘T HOOGT 3 JUL > Movie with English Subtitles [19.15] Every first Monday of the month, you can watch an international movie with English subtitles.

FROM 6 JUL > Premiere Previously

Unreleased: Certain Women [time tba] The lives of three women intersect in small-town America, where each is imperfectly blazing a trail.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > > Ryan Adams [19.45] American singer-songwriter, who released his new album ‘Prisoner’ this year.

DE HELLING > > Watsky [20.15] Although this American rapper may look fairly ordinary, his talents are anything but.

Besides a rapper, he also is a writer and poet so be sure to listen to his lyrics.

GUIDED TOURS DOM TOWER > Midsummer Evening Tours [20.30] See Wed 2.

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56 MAG Utrecht — Jul/Aug 2017 [time tba] Howard (Bryan Cranston) has a loving wife (Jennifer Garner), two daughters, a prestigious job as a Manhattan lawyer and a comfortable home in the suburbs. But inwardly, he’s suffocating. He eventually snaps and goes into hiding in his garage attic.

23 JUL > Timeless Sunday: Night on Earth [11.30 and 19.00] An anthology of five different cab drivers in five American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.

31 JUL & EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY IN AUG > Summer Film Festival [16.30 and 21.30] The ten most popular movies of the past year are once again brought back to the big screen.

6 AUG > Timeless Sunday: Dead man [11.30] On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake (Johnny Depp) encounters a strange North American man named Nobody who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.

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LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX FROM 22 JUN > Premiere My Cousin Rachel [time tba] A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious,

beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.

4 JUL > Science & Fiction: Pride [19.00] UK gay activists decide to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. There’s a discussion with researchers of the Utrecht University afterwards.

9 JUL > Timeless Sunday: Mystery Train [11.30 and 19.00] hree stories are connected by a Memphis hotel and the spirit of Elvis Presley. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.

FROM 13 JUL > Premiere The Big Sick [time tba] This movie tells the story of a Pakistan-born aspiring comedian, who connects with a grad student after one of his stand-up sets.

FROM 13 JUL > Premiere Una [time tba] When a young woman unexpectedly arrives at an older man’s workplace looking for answers, the secrets of the past threaten to unravel his new life.

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Music Tips MUSIC IN DE MEERN Podium Hoge Woerd > 9 July Local musicians are performing classical music during a special outdoor concert. On the programme: summery, romantic music by Fauré, Ravel, Strauss and Glinka.

TWIN PEAKS EKKO > 22 July The five members of American garage rock band Twin Peaks decided to drop out of college when they were only 19, to focus on a music career.

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FROM 6 JUL > Martin Scorsese: Taxi Driver [time tba] A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, while attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process.

FROM 13 JUL > Premiere Previously Unreleased: Koza [time tba] Former boxing champion Peter ‘Koza’ Baláž is struggling to make ends meet. He hasn’t trained in a while, but steps back into the ring, hoping to earn some muchneeded cash. With English subtitles.

FROM 13 JUL > Martin Scorsese: Raging Bull [time tba] An emotionally self-destructive boxer’s journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring destroys his life outside it.

FROM 27 JUL > Premiere Previously Unreleased: Homo Sapiens [time tba] This documentary shows stunning images of forgotten places, buildings we constructed and then left.

FROM 3 AUG > Premiere Previously Unreleased: The Edge of Seventeen [time tba] High-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.

7 AUG > Movie with English Subtitles [19.15] Every first Monday of the month, you can watch an international movie with English subtitles.

FROM 10 AUG > Martin Scorsese: Goodfellas [time tba] This is the story of Henry Hill’s life, covering his relationship with wife Karen and his partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVitto in the Italian-American crime syndicate.

FROM 10 AUG > Premiere Previously Unreleased: Maudite poutine [time tba] Caught stealing drugs, 27-year-old Vincent is in trouble and on the run from the local mob.

FROM 17 AUG > Premiere Previously Unreleased: Body (Cialo) [time tba] A busy attorney sends his anorexic daughter to see a psychiatrist, Anna, who’s having problems of her own. With English subtitles.

FROM 24 AUG > Premiere Previously Unreleased: La Helada Negra [time tba] A young woman arrives at a farm threatened by a plague. The bewildered farmers come to think of her as their great hope. With English subtitles.

FROM 31 AUG > Premiere Previously Unreleased: Lily Lane [time tba] A mother starts looking for her estranged father in the aftermath of her mother’s death. With English subtitles.

HOFMAN LIVE Hofman Café > every Thursday Sit back, relax, have a beer and enjoy live music during the Hofman Live evenings in Hofman Café, with a different musician or band every week. Free admission.

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Festivals & Events

UTRECHT EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL – 25 AUG VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] This year, the festival focuses on the music of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The programme is filled with over 225 concerts and other activities throughout the city.

LEIDSCHE RIJN FESTIVAL – 27 AUG CASTELLUM HOGE WOERD > [10.00] Kids from 2 to 12 years old can enjoy a full day of theatre performances, concerts and creative workshops about animals.

TROPICAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL – UNTIL 15 SEP UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10.00] Aside from tropical butterflies, you can spot all kinds of caterpillars and pupae.

You can see how caterpillars change into pupae and if you are lucky, you might spot a butterfly emerging from one of the pupae in the Pupae Cabinet.

Exhibitions & Museums

CASCO ART INSTITUTE UNTIL 16 JUL > Working for the Commons A new name, a new modus operandi and a new exhibition programme for Casco. This exhibition serves as a pilot for this change of course.

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

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

PERMANENT > Studio Dick Bruna Dick Bruna’s (the creator of Miffy) studio has been moved from its location in Utrecht’s inner city to the museum.

FROM 8 JUL > Uit de Mode This summer, more than a hundred highlights from the museum’s own fashion collection will be exhibited for the first time.

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INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL UTRECHT – 28 JUN - 2 JUL VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] A festive five days filled with chamber music at the highest level by international musicians and young ensembles.

OPEN GARDEN DAY – 1 JUL VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [10.00] About fifty private gardens and courtyard gardens in the city centre, most of which are not normally accessible, open their gates to the public.

ZOMERKRIEBELS – 1 JUL GRASWEIDE PAPENDORP > [13.00] From EDM, house and trance to eclectic, latin house and hardstyle: there’s something for everyone at this dance festival.

CATHARIJN CLASSIQUE – 2 JUL - 20 AUG MUSEUM CATHARIJNECONVENT > [13.30 & 15.00] Sit down in the garden of the museum to enjoy a free classical concert. All concerts revolve around Maria, the exhibition about Mary that you can still visit until 20 August.

VISIT THE CARILLONIST – 8 AND 15 JUL, 5 AND 19 AUG DOM TOWER > [10.15] Meet Malgosia Fiebig, the carillonist of Utrecht. See the carillon up close and hear her play.

Tickets available online: domtoren.nl.

A LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON – 9, 16 AND 30 JUL, 13 AND 20 AUG TOLSTEEGPLANTSOEN, PARK LEPELENBURG AND PODIUM/ CASTELLUM HOGE WOERD > [various times] The summer tradition is back, with free open air performances by artistes from in and around Utrecht.

SUMMER CONCERTS – 10 JUL - 21 AUG DOM TOWER > [20.00] Free summer concerts, performed on the Dom Tower carillon by various carillonists. The grand finale is on 21 August with a special theme: Radiohead.

WASBE2017 – 15 - 23 JUL VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] During the International Symphonic Wind Band Festival, the best professional and semi-professional orchestras from around the world will come to Utrecht for a week of symphonic wind music. There will be concerts in TivoliVredenburg, but also open air performances in the city centre.

BEES DAY – 16 JUL UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10.00] Come and check out the beehive, see how honey is made and learn all about keeping bees. There’s also a wild bee expert, who can tell you everything about the wild bees that can be found in the gardens.

WOMEN’S EURO 2017: THE NETHERLANDS V. NORWAY – 16 JUL STADIUM GALGENWAARD > [20.45] Group match between The Netherlands and Norway in group A of the Women’s EURO 2017.

WOMEN’S EURO 2017: ENGLAND V. SCOTLAND – 19 JUL STADIUM GALGENWAARD > [20.45] Group match between England and Scotland in group D of the Women’s EURO 2017.

THE PARADE – 21 JUL - 7 AUG MOREELSEPARK > [14.00] Theatre festival the Parade offers something for everyone: there will be over 80 different theatre, music, and dance performances for all ages. There’s free live music every night and on top of all that, you can enjoy cocktails, soul food, BBQs and much more on one of the many outdoor terraces.

THE LEUKE FESTIVAL – 22 JUL VOORVELDSE POLDER > [12.00] Dance the evening and night away to pop, disco, hip-hop, R ‘n B and dancehall music. And if eleven hours of dancing isn’t enough, there’s an afterparty in TivoliVredenburg.

WOMEN’S EURO 2017: FRANCE V. AUSTRIA – 22 JUL STADIUM GALGENWAARD > [20.45] Group match between France and Austria in group C of the Women’s EURO 2017.

WOMEN’S EURO 2017: RUSSIA V. GERMANY – 25 JUL STADIUM GALGENWAARD > [20.45] Group match between Russia and Germany in group B of the Women’s EURO 2017.

ULTRASONIC – 29 JUL MAARSSEVEENSE PLASSEN > [12.00] Outdoor dance festival with music from techno to hardstyle.

MIDSUMMER EVENING TOURS – 2 - 26 AUG DOM TOWER > [20.30] Every Wednesday and Saturday, you can enjoy the amazing view of the sun setting over the Utrecht skyline from the top of the Dom Tower. The evening ends with a refreshing drink in the garden. Buy your tickets online at domtoren.nl (no ticket sales at the door).

FESTIVAL STRAND – 25 AND 26 AUG HAARRIJNSE PLAS > [17.00] Summer festival Strand is celebrating its 5th anniversary with two festival days: on Friday you can dance the night away to the best 90s and 00s music, and on Saturday there will be pop and rock from the 90s to now.

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UNTIL 10 SEP > Wits and wisecracks With around six paintings and thirty prints, this exhibition portrays the favourite themes of three 17th century print makers from Utrecht. In Rome, they had become captivated by the work of Caravaggio featuring life-size, realistic figures and dramatic contrasts between dark and light.

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

DOM TOWER PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom Tower Climb the 465 steps (there is no lift) of the Dom Tower to 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.

EXBUNKER SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS > Monthlychanging exhibition Former WWII bunker, now filled with new art, performances, installations and other EXpressions made by up-and-coming talent. Free admission.

GALLERY SANAA UNTIL 11 JUL > Royal Prize Winners of Modern Painting 2014 and 2015 This exhibition showcases works by Dutch artists Jessica Skowroneck and Rabi Koria, and French artist Jouni Toni.

15 JUL – 26 AUG > Summer Stock Showcasing highlights from last year’s exhibitions, including artists like Paul Bogaers, Myriam Mihindou, Jouni Toni and Fatima Barznge.

DE HAAR CASTLE 1 JUL – 31 AUG > 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.

Movie Tips Una

Dead Man

UNA Louis Hartlooper Complex > from 13 Jul When a young woman unexpectedly arrives at an older man’s workplace looking for answers, the secrets of the past threaten to unravel his new life.

TIMELESS SUNDAY: DEAD MAN Louis Hartlooper Complex > 6 Aug On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake (Johnny Depp) encounters a strange North American man named Nobody who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: LA HELADA NEGRA ’t Hoogt > from 24 Aug A young woman arrives at a farm threatened by a plague. The bewildered farmers come to think of her as their great hope. With English subtitles.

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HKU UNTIL 2 JUL > HKU Exposure 2017 Hundreds of graduates from the HKU University of the Arts will present their final projects at various locations in and around Utrecht.

KUNSTLIEFDE UNTIL 2 JUL > The promise Project for recently graduated artists. Eleven young artists made new work for this exhibition.

8 JUL – 13 AUG > Members exhibition The members of Kunstliefde exhibit recent work, consisting of paintings, images, photography, video, installation and more.

FROM 19 AUG > Realities This exhibition shows the work of three artists who graft their image to reality while simultaneously undermining them.

Luuk Huiskes, winner of the Kunstliefde Prize 2016, was able to assemble the exhibition as a curator and invited John Sikking and Paul Bogaers as co-exhibitors.

KUUB UNTIL 9 JUL > In my studio Artist Jeroen van Merwijk transforms KuuB into his studio, where he will work on drawings and paintings.

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

UNTIL 20 AUG > Maria First exhibition in The Netherlands, telling the remarkable life story of Mary, from Jewish girl to heavenly queen.

MUSEUM HOGE WOERD PERMANENT > Visit the castellum Discover everything about Castellum Hoge Woerd, a contemporary reconstruction of the Roman fortress that once stood here.

MUSEUM OUD AMELISWEERD UNTIL 10 SEP > Tier The first museum exhibition of internationally acclaimed artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren, who turned taxidermy into a fine art. Fabulous creations of stuffed animals, combined with works by the artiste Armando, are on show in the 18th-century mansion.

MUSEUM SPEELKLOK PERMANENT > The musical tour This tour takes you to the wonderful world

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PERMANENT > Sonnenborgh Bastion Search for cannon emplacements behind the thick walls of the 16th century Bastion.

PERMANENT > The Observatory Take a look at the moon and planets with powerful telescopes.

PERMANENT > The Utrecht Meridian Visit the Meridian Room, which was constructed in order to ascertain time.

PERMANENT > Weather Discover more about the weather by checking out historical instruments used to predict the weather.

PERMANENT > Sun on Sunday Conduct experiments to discover which gases go to make up the sun.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (CITY CENTRE) UNTIL 9 JUL > De Stijl in literature This exhibition shows that art movement De Stijl not only had an impact on architecture and art, but also on literature.

HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF PERMANENT > 2,000 years of Utrecht Free exhibition to learn more about the history of Utrecht.

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Kids Tips STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MIFFY AND HER FRIENDS Miffy Museum > Tuesday to Sunday Ten rooms, each dedicated to a different subject, invite young children to discover the world around them step by step.

TODDLER CONCERT ‘SCRIBBLE’ TivoliVredenburg > 1 and 2 July Music performance in which there is a constant conversation between the interplay of lines of a drawing and the sounds of a clarinet and an oud. For toddlers between 2 and 5 years old, and their (grand)parents.

TRAINS OVER TIME Railway Museum > Tuesdays to Sundays Visit the museum hall to watch the historical trains bring railway history to life. You can spot all kinds of different trains, from very old steam locomotives and wooden carriages to modern electric trains.

PERMANENT > Virtual carriage ride Imagine yourself in 18th century Utrecht by taking a virtual carriage ride.

PERMANENT > Hot off the press Permanent exhibition with a selection of newly required press photos from the 1950s of the local newspaper ‘Utrechts Nieuwsblad’.

UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS UNTIL 21 AUG > Crown jewels Presenting the most unusual items in our collection: from spectacular plants to trees that have been in our gardens for longer than we can remember.

UNTIL 30 NOV > Champions of the plant kingdom The tallest, thickest, most dangerous... Even the plant kingdom has its champions. We will introduce you to these record-holders.

UTRECHT SCIENCE PARK UNTIL 31 AUG > Zero Footprint Campus A pavilion has been established at the Utrecht Science Park, where you can check out various art projects during the academic year.

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of self-playing musical instruments, surprising you with cheerful tunes emanating from all corners of the museum.

UNTIL 17 SEP > Selfie Automaton No fewer than 42 mechanically driven humanoid and animal figures are set up in multiple different scenes, that challenge the audience to make them move.

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.

UNTIL 10 SEP > The Utrecht dream Exhibition about how the district Wijk C almost perished under the influence of urban construction.

RAUM FROM 1 JUL > Opening Launch of the creative site RAUM on Berlijnplein (Leidsche Rijn), where you can discover design, art and technology RIETVELD SCHRÖDERHUIS 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.

SLOT ZUYLEN UNTIL 24 SEP > Rietveld at Slot Zuylen In 1905, Rietveld was commissioned by the then-resident to make a series of furniture for the Gatehouse of this castle.

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH PERMANENT > Sculpture dating from before the iconoclastic fury Exhibition of a selection of medieval sculptures dating from before the iconoclastic furies of 1566 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. PERMANENT > Tech lab 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.

FROM 7 JUL > Emerald Tracks On 10 August 2017, it will be exactly 150 years since the first train took to the rails in Indonesia. This exhibition displays old posters, blueprints and photos, and several models of Indonesian train carriages.

SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY PERMANENT > Meteorites from outer space Come and see the meteorite that was stolen in August 2014.

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60 MAG Utrecht — Jul/Aug 2017 UNTIL 1 OCT > The new style: art meets science A mobile exhibition on the revolutionaries of De Stijl and the current game-changers of the Utrecht Science Park.

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Down to the bone At first sight, humans look very different from sharks, crocodiles or horses. How are humans and animals similar, and how do they differ?

PERMANENT > FungiLAB Visit the brand-new FungiLAB to recreate a fungus or become world famous by discovering a new fungus in your own backyard.

PERMANENT > Oude Hortus Beautiful 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.

PERMANENT > Youth Lab Put on a lab coat and carry out experiments to discover more about your sense of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste.

MUSEUM HOGE WOERD >

Kids

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.

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De Stijl Tips

The New Style

THE NEW STYLE: ART MEETS SCIENCE Utrecht Science Park > from 1 May Mobile exhibition on the revolutionaries of De Stijl and the current game-changers of the Utrecht Science Park.

RIETVELD & CONTEMPORARIES Rietveld Schröderhuis > 9 July This walking tour (in English), that starts at 15.00, includes buildings designed by Gerrit Rietveld and his contemporaries.

Erasmuslaan

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DE STIJL IN UTRECHT: RIETVELD’S ARCHITECTURE Various locations > daily Gerrit Rietveld’s designs can still be seen in Utrecht, but you do need to know where to look.

Download the bicycle tour on destijlutrechtamersfoort/en programme to explore them by bike.

Rietveld route

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 > Trains over time [permanent] Visit the completely renewed museum hall and watch the historical trains bring railway history to life.

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 > Sun on Sunday [every Sunday] Conduct experiments to discover which gases go to make up the sun.

SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY > Super Sunday Solar

Science Show [2 July and 6 August] Discover everything about the biggest star in the universe by conducting experiments and looking at the sun through a telescope.

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Down to the bone [permanent] At first sight, humans look very different from sharks, crocodiles or horses. How are humans and animals similar, and how do they differ?

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > FungiLAB [permanent] Visit the brandnew FungiLAB to recreate a fungus or become world famous by discovering a new fungus in your own backyard.

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.

1 Saturday ( Jul) MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Scribble [10.00] Music performance in which there is a constant conversation between the interplay of lines of a drawing and the sounds of a clarinet and an oud. For toddlers between 2 and 5 years old, and their (grand)parents.

2 Sunday ( Jul) MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Scribble [10.00] See Sat 1.

PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Make Some Noise for the Drum [15.00] The four percussionists of 4Beat will introduce you to drums and rhythms from all over the world. In this energetic performance, drums from Africa, Asia and Latin America are combined with the sounds of a DJ.

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16 Sunday ( Jul) PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > 10 x Daan = MOED! [15.00] Daan’s pulled on his swimming trunks, but he’s too scared to jump. What if he drowns and sinks to the bottom? A live music performance for kids of 4 and over about working together and being brave. And about jumping in at the deep end.

6 Sunday (Aug) PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Aangewaaid [15.00] One dancer, one musician and eventually even an audience come together to compile a single story. An improvised performance for kids of 2 and over, featuring live music, visual arts and dance.

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CAB-Rondom 100 3 Galgenwaard Stadium Herculesplein 241 4 Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1 5 Centraal Museum Agnietenstraat 1 6 The Parade Moreelsepark 7 TivoliVredenburg Vredenburgkade 11 8 Museum Catharijneconvent Lange Nieuwstraat 38 9 Railway Museum Maliebaanstraat 16 10 Slot Zuylen Tournooiveld 1, Oud-Zuilen 11 Museum Speelklok Steenweg 6 12 Kunstliefde Nobelstraat 12A 13 Movie theatre ’t Hoogt Hoogt 4 14 University Museum Utrecht Lange Nieuwstraat 106 1 Atelier Ohlala Kintgenshaven 1A 2 Reset Records Prins Hendriklaan 16 3 Styled by Juuls Korte Jansstraat 18 4 Daen’s Korte Minrebroederstraat 13-17 5 PRIME Sneakers & Consignment Schoutenstraat 11 1 SUP School Domstad Tolsteegbrug 2a Kanoverhuur Utrecht Oudegracht a/d Werf 275

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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 souvenirs. > Domplein 9. Open Mon 11.45-17.00, Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00

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 and Haarzuilens.

It is valid for one day (€ 6), 3 days (€ 11.50), or 5 days (€ 16). 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.

Must-sees & must-dos

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VISIT-UTRECHT.COM > For more tourist information, mustsees, and must-dos in Utrecht, go to visitutrecht.com.

OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART) >

Free USE-IT map You can find all the local hotspots in and around the city on the new USE-IT Utrecht map. This English map is available for free at the Tourist Information Centre, Utrecht University, several hotels and cultural organisations. use-it.travel

WiFi Utrecht has free public WiFi in the city centre. Also, most bars and restaurant have public WiFi. Just ask for the password.

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. 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.

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

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Check out online A Lazy Sunday Afternoon www.zimihc.nl/en Aorta Centre of Architecture en.aorta.nu BAK www.bak-utrecht.nl Casco www.cascoprojects.org Castellum Hoge Woerd www.castellumhogewoerd.nl Centraal Museum www.centraalmuseum.nl CineMec www.cinemecutrecht.nl Cultural Sunday www.culturelezondagen.nl/english dB’s www.dbstudio.nl/en Dom Church www.domkerk.nl Dom Tower (VVV Tourist Info) www.domtoren.nl/en DOMunder www.domunder.com/en EKKO www.ekko.nl EXbunker www.exbunker.nl Festival Strand www.festivalstrand.nl Gallery SANAA www.galeriesanaa.nl Geertekerk utrecht.remonstranten.nl De Haar Castle www.kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Helling www.dehelling.nl/english Hofman Café www.hofman-cafe.nl HKU Exposure www.hku.nl/BeleefHKU/ Exposure2017 International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht www.kamermuziekfestival.nl/en Kunstliefde www.kunstliefde.nl KuuB www.kunstruimtekuub.nl Leidsche Rijn Festival www.leidscherijnfestival.nl The Leuke Festival www.deleukefestival.nl Louis Hartlooper Complex www.hartlooper.nl

Miffy museum www.nijntjemuseum.nl Molen de Ster www.molendester.nu Mondriaan to Dutch Design www.destijlutrechtamersfoort.nl/en Movie theatre ’t Hoogt www.hoogt.nl Museum Catharijneconvent www.catharijneconvent.nl/english Museum Hoge Woerd www.museumhogewoerd.nl Museum Oud Amelisweerd www.moa.nl/en Museum Speelklok www.museumspeelklok.nl Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum www.volksbuurtmuseum.nl/ visitor-information Open Garden Day www.opentuinendag.nl De Parade www.deparade.nl Podium Hoge Woerd www.podiumhogewoerd.nl Public Works www.publicworksutrecht.nl/en Railway Museum www.spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM www.facebook.com/raumutrecht De Rechtbank www.derechtbank.com Rietveld Schröderhuis www.centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house Salon van Weleer www.salonvanweleer.nl Slot Zuylen www.slotzuylen.nl/english Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory www.sonnenborgh.nl Stadskantoor Utrecht www.utrecht.nl/city-of-utrecht Stadsschouwburg Utrecht www.stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl St Nicholas Church www.nicolaikerk.nl St Willibrord Church www.sintwillibrorduskerk.nl/ bezoek/eng Theater Kikker www.theaterkikker.nl TivoliVredenburg www.tivolivredenburg.nl

Tourist Information Centre www.visit-utrecht.com Ultrasonic www.ultrasonic.nl Het Utrechts Archief www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht Botanic Gardens www.uu.nl/en/utrecht-botanicgardens Utrecht Early Music Festival www.oudemuziek.nl Utrecht Science Park www.utrechtsciencepark.nl/en Utrecht University Hall www.uu.nl/en/organisation/ utrecht-university-hall Utrecht University Museum www.universiteitsmuseum.nl/ english WASBE2017 www.wasbe2017.com Women’s EURO 2017 www.weuro2017.nl Zomerkriebels www.kriebels.nl

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HET HOUTEN HUISJE Although very close to the Leidsche Rijn housing district, het Houten Huisje offers all the peace and quiet of the countryside. The picturesque village Haarzuilens, de Haar Castle and the Haarrijnseplas lake are very close, and the centre of Utrecht is just 45 minutes by bike. The B&B itself consists of a family apartment and an apartment for two to three people. They can be joined to form one large apartment by opening the antique stained glass sliding doors. > B&B Het Houten Huisje Gregor Mendelweg 7, Harmelen bedenbreakfast-hethoutenhuisje.nl

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