MAG Utrecht #10: March & April 2018 by magutrecht

MARCH & APRIL 2018

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festivals YOUR GUIDE TO THE CITY’S HOTSPOTS AND ITS CULTURAL EVENTS

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 4 MAR

METROPOLE ORCHESTRA & HENRIK SCHWARZ

14 MAR

BACH - ST. JOHN PASSION

12 MAR

AL DI MEOLA

20 MAR

HEAVEN SHALL BURN

23 MAR

MARIO BATKOVIC

Mozart, Liszt, Bach & Beethoven

24 MRT

CATCH a.o. Fatima Yamaha,

PIECES OF TOMORROW

5 APR

THE WOMBATS

6 APR

VITALIC (LIVE)

12 APR

CLAW BOYS CLAW

Holland Baroque & Reinbert de Leeuw 18 MAR

22 MAR

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PIANO

Shostakovich, Symphony no. 7 – An introduction to symphonic sound 9 APR

MENAHEM PRESSLER & SCHUMANN QUARTETT Tchaikovsky & Franck

9 APR

17 APR

AIR TRAFFIC

19 APR

ANASTACIA

TRANSITION FESTIVAL

28 APR

MOTHER’S FINEST

10 MEI

ALPHA BLONDY & THE SOLAR SYSTEM

11 MEI

GOOSE + DIGITALISM

1 JUN

GAVIN JAMES

Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Lizz Wright, Dhafer Youssef and many more… 28 APR

Snakehips, George FitzGerald

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla

14 APR

POP • DANCE

DUTCH RADIO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Scriabin, Symphony no. 1

WEEKLY! Pop-O-Matic: studentnight on Thursday with DJ St. Paul - free for students CloudNights: friday night jazz sessions showcasing national and international jazz talent Free Luchtime Concerts: classical music on Fridays at 12:30 - free admission WWW.TIVOLIVREDENBURG.NL

A tribute to the colorful fighter against apartheid Miriam Makeba Siyabonga Makeba | African Mamas 10 April

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Welcome to Utrecht It’s spring, and this means it’s time to welcome the festival season. We’ve listed some of the events you can go to in the coming months: from live performances in Utrecht living rooms or an international comedy festival to a theatre festival in Utrecht bars or a European event for lovers of brass bands. But it’s also worth venturing outside the city limits. This time, we will be heading for Amersfoort, which is just a 20 minutes train ride away. MAG Utrecht helps you discover everything the city has to offer in March and April, whether you’re in the heart of the city or in one of the suburbs. It also features a calendar with up-to-date information on the festivals, theatre, art and music events taking place in the city. For your convenience, you can find all the places we mention in the magazine on the map. So get to know the latest hotspots, the best bars and restaurants and the full scope of cultural activities in and around Utrecht. We hope you have a wonderful time!

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EXPLORE

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Music, art, theatre & more Jan Taminiau exhibition Movies A perfect movie night Festivals & events 5 festival tips Kids Culture for the little ones Theatre Top performances Music Great gigs

SHOPPING

What’s happening Things to do & places to go Spotlight 24 hours in town The local's favourites Q&A with Timo Cox & Ella Buziau

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44 Culinary snacks & comfort food 5 hotspots

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38 Out of town Exploring the city of Amersfoort 42 Meet the Street Amsterdamsestraatweg

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Culinary snacks & comfort food

Exploring the city of Amersfoort

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MUSIC

Big Thief

Indie-rock band Big Thief released two albums within a short space of time: their debut album ‘Masterpiece’ was closely followed by ‘Capacity’. The American formation surrounding singer/guitarist Adrianne Lenker and guitarist Buck Meek combine honeyed vocals with gritty guitarwork to form a smooth, melancholic sound. Against the backdrop of the intimate EKKO venue, this promises to be a hypnotic live show.

What’s happening? THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

March & April

> 23 March, EKKO ekko.nl

VARIOUS

Audio tour Domkerk

The impressively high arches and vaults of the Domkerk make it one of those mediaeval churches that resemble a French or German cathedral. The past has left its mark on both the architecture and the interior of the building. If you’d like to wander around the Domkerk listening to a special account of its history, take an audio tour (in English) produced by Dutch Museum Churches, featuring all the relevant highlights. Entry to the church is free and the audio tour costs € 3.

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> daily, Domkerk grootstemuseum.nl/en domkerk.nl

‘THE QUIET PATIO OF HOTEL MITLAND IS GREAT FOR SUNSET COCKTAILS’

THEATRE

I call my brothers

Raw, brooding production about fear, prejudice and terrorism. A bomb has exploded. Amor roams the streets, trying not be noticed. He looks just like the suspect. The phone he uses to call his ‘brothers’ is the only thing that makes him feel safe. The boundary between reality and fantasy, suspect and victim, actor and dancer, gradually starts to fade. Get inside Amor’s mind and experience 24 hours of his life. The show is suitable for anyone over 14. > 17 April, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

Alishia Williams From Canada, associate professor at Utrecht University ‘On Sundays, Loft88 on Biltsestraatweg hosts live music on the patio. Kim, the manager, is a super host. If you have family staying, let them stay in Hotel Mitland and enjoy the quiet patio for sunset cocktails in the summer. They also offer free bikes to cycle to the centre.’ loft88.nl mitland.nl

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March & April

MOVIES

Phantom Thread

The renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister are the spiders in the web of the glamourous British fashion scene of 1950s post-war London. They dress the aristocracy, film stars, socialites and women aspiring to high society in the smart style of ‘The House of Woodcock’. Women come and go in Woodcock’s life, providing this confirmed bachelor with both inspiration and companionship. But then he meets the young, self-serving Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon worms her way into his life as his muse and lover. As his life is turned upside down, Woodcock starts to feel trapped by this claustrophobic relationship. > Phantom Thread is showing at the Louis Hartlooper Complex from 1 March hartlooper.nl

CULTURAL SUNDAY

Northwards

Cultural Sundays is heading north on Sunday 22 April, to the Utrecht districts of Overvecht, Zuilen and Ondiep. Discover the gems, mustsees and pride of these areas in a single day. All three have dedicated a central place to music and theatre performances, local initiatives and of course delicious food from all around the world. Special routes have also been devised so that you can go and discover the districts for yourself. > 22 April, various locations in Overvecht, Zuilen and Ondiep culturelezondagen.nl/english Tango Cielito

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OPERA

Antigona

The compelling opera ‘Antigona’ by the Italian composer Tommaso Traetta, based on the Greek tragedy of the same name, still rings true today. A king tries to gain control of his city, which is being torn apart by civil conflict. In doing so, he falls out with his brother’s daughter and a bitter family drama ensues. Traetta’s musical score reminds you of Mozart and Gluck, with some phenomenal choir scenes, dramatic arias and a colourful arrangement. © Allard Willemse

> 22 March, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

What’s happening?

‘UTRECHT OFFERS WHAT FEELS LIKE THE QUINTESSENTIAL DUTCH EXPERIENCE’ Jen Smith From Australia, visiting Utrecht to see friends ‘There are so many things I love about this charming city. It offers what feels like the quintessential Dutch experience without all the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam. Some of my favourite things I’ve done whilst visiting include: drinking tea in De Bakkerswinkel on Wittevrouwenstraat, cycling through Wilheminapark and out to the pancake house in the forest (Theehuis Rhijnauwen), eating fries from the Frietwinkel in Vinkenburgstraat and having a beer in Café Olivier in Achter Clarenburg.’ debakkerswinkel.nl/utrecht theehuisrhijnauwen.nl café-olivier.be

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WE’VE COME UP WITH A LIST OF MUST-SEES AND MUST-DOS FOR A FABULOUS DAY (AND NIGHT) IN TOWN FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT TO SEE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BUT DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME. THIS TIME, WE’RE FOCUSING ON UTRECHT’S HISTORY AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. By Dieuwke de Boer

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You don’t have be an early riser to get a scrumptious breakfast: Teds 1 (Lichte Gaard 8) serves breakfast from 9 till 5. A quick warning for people who can’t choose: the menu is vast! There are about forty dishes varying from banana pancakes and eggs Benedict to croque madame and Philly steak sandwiches. They also serve cocktails for a ‘boozy’ brunch. If you’re an early bird, try District 2 (Jan van Scorelstraat 1, opens at 7.30, and 8.30 on Sundays), Rocking Chair 3 (Willem van Noortstraat 88, opens at 8.00 on weekdays and 9.00 at the weekend) or Rabarber 4 (Zadelstraat 20, opens at 9.00 from Tuesday to Sunday). To find out more about the history of this city, go to the Volksbuurtmuseum 5 (Waterstraat 27-29), a museum focusing on people from ordinary working-class areas. The former Utrecht ‘Wijk C’ district, which is where the museum is located, is a prime example. Here, you will get a real feel of how ordinary Dutch people used to live. Or go to the Utrecht Archives 6 (Hamburgerstraat 28) with its kilometres of shelves storing half a million photos, films, drawings and prints, which together form the collective municipal (and regional) memory. And for those who want experience the ‘good old days’ themselves: you can even take a virtual carriage ride through 18th century Utrecht.

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From Ledig Erf, continue south along Oosterkade and under Vaartsche Rijn station until you reach Rotsoord, a creative and cultural hotspot located in the middle of an industrial heritage site. Before you settle down for dinner, get a quick shot of art in the former Pastoe furniture factory, which regularly exhibits work created by students at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht. After you’ve had your fill of art, go to the WT Urban Kitchen 1 restaurant on the top floor of the water tower (Heuveloord 25A) for a romantic dinner with a great view. Or be amazed by the flavours of Asia in LE:EN 2 (Heuveloord 140). Other great places to dine include De Zagerij 3 (Rotsoord 7A) and Het Ketelhuis 4 (Rotsoord 7B), where the metres-high windows afford a fabulous view of the Vaartsche Rijn. We’d recommend booking a table in advance at all these restaurants, particularly at weekends.

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> Check visit-utrecht.com for more must-sees and must-dos.

Rotsoord is a good place to spend the rest of the evening. Check the agenda of pop podium De Helling 5 (Helling 7) to see what’s happening on the music scene. The cultural bar Klein Berlijn 6 (Helling 22) is right opposite. It’s a great place for a drink, a pub quiz, live acts or a DJ set. Camping Ganspoort 7 (Helling 87) also organises regular events such as a monthly pub quiz. If you’d rather just have a quiet pint, try the brandnew Taplokaal Gist 8 (Helling 9), where you can choose from a range of thirty speciality draught beers.

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THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITES

Q&A WITH TIMO COX AND ELLA BUZIAU By Dieuwke de Boer

Blackfish is a fashion and concept store with a gutsy, edgy character. Faux fur, glitter, prints, leather: nothing is too extreme for the owners, Timo and Ella. He comes from the music industry, she is from art & design. And this is patently obvious in their shop. You’ll not only find totally unique clothes here, but you can get your fix of art while you’re at it by taking in their small collection of work by young artists. Timo and Ella are also considering providing a podium for up-and-coming musicians in the future.

‘CHILLING NEAR THE HAARRIJNSEPLAS LAKE FEELS LIKE A MINI-HOLIDAY’

> Blackfish fashion& conceptstore Schoutenstraat 3 blackfish.store

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Holiday feeling Ella: ‘We often go ‘longboarding’ in Máxima park in Leidsche Rijn. You can get there in a couple of minutes by train from Utrecht Centraal station. The park is huge and quiet, because cars, mopeds and scooters are banned. The Rare Jongens restaurant on Het Zand, opposite Castellum Hoge Woerd, is a nice place to drink a speciality beer outside on the terrace. If it’s warm, we like to chill near the Haarrijnseplas lake. It’s a good way to get out of town and feels like a mini-holiday.’

Live music Timo: ‘We had our first date in ’t Oude Pothuys on Oudegracht. It’s one of the few places where they have live music every night, and the food’s good too. The waterside terrace is a great place to enjoy a pint of Straffe Hendrik (a Belgian draught beer) and the cheese fondue is to die for. For a night out, we go to De Helling. The programming and atmosphere haven’t changed in ten years, but that’s what makes it what it is.’ Ella: ‘And the good thing is: you can carry on drinking in the bar after a concert if you want.’

Vintage clothing Ella: ‘Paperbird, a women’s clothes shop on Oudkerkhof, sells some great stuff. There’s something for everyone. And I’m a regular at Episode on Oudegracht - you won’t find their vintage items anywhere else. I never leave the shop empty-handed, even if I don’t need anything.’

Hidden bar Timo: ‘You’ll find all kinds of little gems tucked away between the industrial premises on Europalaan. De Stadstuin, for example, is a gathering place for artists, musicians, goldsmiths and other creative spirits, but anyone can just walk in. And Bar Stadstuin is a great place for a drink and a bite to eat.’

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Music, art theatre & more HIGH FASHION FASHION LOVERS WILL BE IN THEIR ELEMENT FROM 21 APRIL ONWARDS, WHEN A NEW EXHIBITION OPENS IN THE CENTRAAL MUSEUM. BUT THAT’S NOT ALL THAT’S GOING ON IN MARCH AND APRIL: READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC, THEATRE, FILMS, FESTIVALS, ART AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS.

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JAN TAMINIAU Immerse yourself in the world of haute couture in an exhibition featuring the work of Jan Taminiau, one of the Netherlands’ leading fashion designers of this time. Internationally, he is probably best known as the designer of the eye-catching cobalt blue dress queen Máxima wore during king Willem-Alexander’s inauguration in 2013. > from 21 April, Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl/en

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GALLERY

ART KELLER 24 Utrecht has a new, independent exhibition space. Art Keller 24 opened its doors in the basement of Puschkin Ontbijt & Lunch on Ridderschapstraat in January. It’s a place for multidisciplinary contemporary art, offering a podium to both seasoned and novice artists. AK24 - as the exhibition space is known - was founded by the artist Edmond Landwehr and art buff Kalle Nobbe, owner of Puschkin. A new exhibition will open every second and fourth Wednesday of the month throughout the year. Make sure you drop in if you’re in the area. > Thursday to Sunday, Art Keller 24 ak24.nl

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Exhibitions & Museums

EXHIBITION

ANS ZONDAG AND RENÉ SMOORENBURG Duo-exhibition featuring work by sculptor Ans Zondag and still-life painter René Smoorenburg. Zondag lives on a farm, among the sheep, horses, donkeys, birds, dogs and cats in her care. She translates her love of animals into wax or clay, which she eventually turns into bronze sculptures. Smoorenburg does the same with fruit, flowers and everyday items such as jackets, tin dishes and christening dresses. Nothing that he paints is perfect, which only adds to the beauty. > 11 to 31 March, Kunstliefde kunstliefde.nl

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Museum Catharijneconvent is hosting a unique exhibition of manuscripts illustrated with beautiful mediaeval miniatures. The manuscripts reveal a world full of flowers, animals and rolling pastures. Apart from the biblical scenes and saints, the books also feature pictures of everyday and less everyday activities, such as farmers working the land and dukes out hunting. Colour plays an important role in this exhibition. Over the years, a lot of mediaeval objects such as murals and paintings lose their original sparkle. These miniatures are as clear and bright as on the day they were painted, because the books in which they feature have never seen the light of day.

22 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2018 Lady Bird California, 2002. Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) is an unruly student on the point of graduating from her conservative high school. She hopes to escape her home town by going to New York to study. Lady Bird’s mother (Laurie Metcalf) is a nurse who works hard to support the family after her husband loses his job. Although Lady Bird has a strained relationship with her wilful mother, they are actually more alike than she realises. Lady Bird is the directing debut of actress Greta Gerwig, who also wrote the screenplay. The film won two Golden Globes: one for best film and one for best actress (Saoirse Ronan).

Katie Says Goodbye ‘Stay sweet’, says truck driver Bear every time he leaves Katie after she’s shared his bed. For money: the young waitress has a sideline as a prostitute. She and her mother live in a trailer park in a tiny village in Arizona. She’s saving for a trip to San Francisco, where she hopes to start a new life as a beautician. Despite countless setbacks, Katie remains optimistic. Until she falls in love with car mechanic Bruno... The series of events that unfolds puts her belief in mankind sorely to the test. > Katie Says Goodbye will be shown at movie theatre ‘t Hoogt from 8 March hoogt.nl

> Lady Bird will be shown in the Louis Hartlooper Complex from 5 April hartlooper.nl

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Mountain

Movies

God’s Own Country Johnny works from early morning till late in the evening on his parents’ farm in the misty hills of Yorkshire in the north of England. He drowns his sorrows in the local pub and has a string of meaningless sexual adventures. When a Rumanian seasonal worker turns up to work on the farm for a few weeks, Johnny experiences all kinds of confusing emotions that he’s never felt before. The intense relationship that ensues will change his life forever. > God’s Own Country will be shown in the Louis Hartlooper Complex from 29 March hartlooper.nl

People have always been fascinated by the beauty of the mountains. Whereas in the past, mountains were seen as sinister and bleak, these days they are admired for their stunning natural beauty and attract hordes of tourists. In this documentary, based on the book ‘Mountains of the Mind’ by Robert Macfarlane, actor Willem Dafoe treats viewers to his ode to the mountains. The music played by the Australian Chamber Orchestra forms an evocative setting for the spectacular images. > Mountain will be shown in movie theatre ’t Hoogt from 22 March hoogt.nl

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Festivals & Events

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is underway AMATEUR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS IN THE LIVING ROOMS OF UTRECHT, STAND-UP COMEDY AND AN ARTS FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD AT LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND THE CITY: JUST A FEW OF THE MANY FESTIVALS IN MARCH AND APRIL.

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COMEDY FEST

ARTS FESTIVAL

TWEETAKT

Imagine a festival of dance, theatre, interactive art and music for people of all ages: that’s Tweetakt. The festival is a podium for the latest and best productions by up-andcoming and experienced theatre makers, musicians and visual artists from home and abroad. Tweetakt is held in all the theatres in Utrecht, the festival centre on Neude (including the temporary Stadscafé) and at Fort Ruigenhoek, a great outdoor location just out of town. > 30 March to 15 April (Neude and Utrecht theatres) and until 10 June (Fort Ruigenhoek, Groenekan) tweetakt.nl/en

Numerous stand-up comedians performing throughout two evenings: the Utrecht International Comedy Festival (UICF) will have you in stitches. In fact: the UICF is the biggest stand-up comedy festival in Europe. And there’s plenty for international visitors to laugh about, because many of the acts are in English. Take the extravagant drag queens who go to make up the British quintet ‘Denim’. Their show is bursting with music, humour, dance and of course glitter and crazy costume changes. Or Daisy Earl’s no-nonsense comedy. This Scot bases her acts on everyday life, and fills theatres with her self-deprecating, original observations and sharp wit. Paul Currie, known as a ‘oneman Monty Python on acid’, is also on the programme. This Irish comedian puts on bombastic, absurd shows which amaze audiences, while managing to draw them into the insanity he creates on stage. > 6 and 7 April, TivoliVredenburg utrechtinternationalcomedyfestival.nl

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ALL THINGS BRASS

EUROPEAN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 A treat for lovers of brass bands: starting on 28 April, Utrecht will welcome over thirty European brass bands to compete for the title of best brass band in Europe. On Saturday 28 April, two top brass bands will give a concert in ZIMIHC theatre Zuilen: De Wâldsang brass band from the north of the Netherlands and the Belgian national champions. The contest for the European title will start the following week in TivoliVredenburg. Get your tickets online. Let battle commence!

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BEHIND UTRECHT’S FRONT DOORS

GLUREN BIJ DE BUREN

On Sunday 11 March, over 150 living rooms in Utrecht will be transformed into miniature theatres with amateur artistes literally in the spotlights. The programme includes lots of music, but don’t be surprised if someone suddenly starts reciting poetry or does a stand-up comedy act. The artistes will perform three times in ‘their’ living room between 12.00 and 17.00, so that people can change venues between the acts. The entire evening is free, but a small contribution would be greatly appreciated.

> 11 March, various locations glurenbijdeburen.nl/utrecht

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CAFÉ THEATER FESTIVAL

‘LIVING ROOMS & CAFÉS WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO MINIATURE THEATRES’

During this 15th edition of the free Café Theater Festival, 28 Utrecht bars spend four whole days in the guise of mini-theatres. Come and watch the surprisingly intimate productions produced by young theatre makers, while sipping a glass of wine of beer. To help you choose, we’ve found acts in four bars that are suitable for international audiences. The dance production ‘Morning, Mourning’ in Eetcafé Refter (Nachtegaalstraat 29B) revolves around feelings like grief, absence and loneliness. Families with children of 4 and over could go to Camping Ganspoort (Helling 87) to enjoy a performance of the show ‘It Didn’t Start With Us’. The musical theatre company De Italianen brings a touch of Italian fire and fury (only joking!) to Hofman Café (Janskerkhof 17A), and Café ’t Hoogt (Hoogt 4) will host a dance production entitled ‘TIBA’, which focuses on how hard it is to venture outside your comfort zone. > 1 to 4 March, various bars cafetheaterfestival.nl

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FOR TODDLERS OF ALL AGES

UK&PUK FESTIVAL

From Saturday 28 to Monday 30 April, Theater Kikker and Podium Hoge Woerd are presenting the second edition of the Uk&Puk Festival, the ultimate theatre and dance festival for toddlers of all ages. Prepare to be amazed and enchanted by the fantastic programme. It includes two underground adventures featuring moles, a Wild West adventure for daring young visitors and a show about a whale for the very smallest bookworms. And you can play in the Oerwoud or Kabouterbos theatre playgrounds before or after the performances.

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> 28 to 30 April, Theater Kikker and Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) theaterkikker.nl podiumhogewoerd.nl

FOR THE VERY LITTLE ONES

HIHAHUTTENBOUWERS (PART OF UK&PUK FESTIVAL)

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In the middle of a blue meadow with fluffy white clouds, there’s a... Hmmm, what is it? Nobody seems to know. A man and a woman appear. The man takes care of the house, the woman takes care of the man and the weather takes care of the rest. A miniature universe gradually comes to life; sun, wind, snow and rain. This dance production is suitable for children over 2, but equally enjoyable for older children, parents and grandparents. > 30 April, Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) podiumhogewoerd.nl

HOTHEAD

WOEST! So, there you are: fists clenched, face turned scarlet and trying (without success) to count to ten. You feel the anger bubbling up from deep inside and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Hothead has lost it again! This is the story of a boy with divorced parents, who takes out his anger on anyone or anything within reach in an effort to keep things as they were. Packed with dynamic, virtuoso, acrobatic dance, ‘Woest’ is about impetuous bouts of rage. Suitable for the over-4s.

> 22 April, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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On Monday Jip adores carrots, and by Tuesday they’re the most revolting food on Earth. Sometimes he’ll only eat potatoes, sometimes only rice. And WHAT are those green things in the sauce!? Jip’s parents are at the end of their tether. Shouting, yelling and screaming. Plates hurtle through the air. But at night, Jip has the most wonderful dreams. Dreams about rapping roti, swinging pancakes and singing strawberries. And about Mum and Dad, who will end up as mince if they don’t act normally. Wouldn’t that make delicious meatballs for the soup? ‘Eet je bord leeg’ is a bittersweet comedy for connoisseurs from 4 to 104. > 2 March, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

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

music and show De Wëreldbänd brings with ‘Slapstick’ a magnificent ode to the musical comedian | 4 Mar The African Mama’s and Leoni Jansen pay tribute to fighter against apartheid Miriam Makeba | 10 Apr Sitting still is not an option on this Sizzling musical evening: Club Samba fever | 20 Apr

dance Ann Van den Broek examines how camera’s and live projections affect on her revisited succesfull performance of 2005 | 6 Mar Funk. IRC brings ciphering (freestyle dancing in a circle) back to the Urban dance scene | 10 Mar Former Dutch National Ballet dansers Ivgi & Greben guarentee fluent compositions and poetic interplay in this exciting choreography| 15 Mar

NDT2 presents new and established talent: Paul Lightfoot & Sol Léon, Marina Mascarell and Hans van Manens ‘Short Cut’ | 21 Mar Choreographer Pere Fauna (Spain) brought unforgettable parts of dance history together in a cheerful performance | 29 Mar Sidi Larbi Cherkaouis stunning and international award-winning mix of contemporary dance and Kung Fu: ‘Sutra’ | 12 Apr A raw and thrilling performance about fear, prejudice and terrorism made by Danstheater Aya & De Toneelmakerij | 17 Apr

opera The ‘grand opéra’ by Ambroise Thomas based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet | 8 Mar Opera Trionfo & Theater Osnabrucks Antigona with monumental choral scenes, dramatic arias and a colourful orchestration | 22 Mar

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Big news for lovers of opera and Shakespeare! The opera and musical theatre company OPERA2DAY and the New European Ensemble are presenting a ‘grand opéra’ by the French composer Ambroise Thomas: Hamlet, adapted from Shakespeare’s masterpiece of the same name. In this new, compact version, opera and film merge into one, penetrating deep into the mind of the main character. The performance is in French, with surtitles in English and Dutch.

DANCE TALENT

TALENT ON THE MOVE

> 8 March, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

Theatre

Holland Dance Festival provides a national podium for leading dance talent from Codarts Rotterdam, the hotspot for contemporary dance. The dancers are intriguing, inspiring and have unprecedented reserves of energy. This tenth edition of ‘Talent On The Move’ not only features new work specially created for the dancers, but also existing work by top international choreographers such as Jiří Kylián, Antonin Comestaz, Joost Vrouenraets and Jarek Cemerek. > 5 April, Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) podiumhogewoerd.nl

IN SEARCH OF HAPPINESS

BENDING THE WALLS

The latest production by the Spanish choreographer Fernando Hernando Magadan is about the human desire for happiness. A desire that is deeply anchored in our dreams and cravings, and which is sometimes in itself a strategy designed to protect us or to survive. In Bending the Walls, dance is a metaphor for the psychological, physical and emotional forces that we deploy to withstand the pressures of life and pursue our perpetual search for happiness. © Michael Slobodian

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Great gigs

The Canadian duo The Pack A.D., consisting of Becky Black (vocalist/guitarist) and Maya Miller (drummer), plays heavy garage rock with strong blues and psych-pop undertones. The sound they produce is so overwhelming that it’s hard to believe that there are just two of them on stage. > 10 March, dB’s dbstudio.nl

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Rilan & The Bombardiers

Where’s the party? WE ALL LOVE THE ‘80S, ‘90S AND ‘00S! 3 March & 7 April

WINKEL VAN SINKEL Come and dance to the greatest hits of the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s every first Saturday of the month at Winkel van Sinkel. The DJs provide the music and the VJs take you back in time with legendary film and television clips.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG Indoor electronica festival with a mix of live acts and DJs from the world of electronic music.

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St Matthew Passion You have two opportunities to listen to Bach’s St Matthew Passion this March. A special performance of the classical masterpiece will be given by the Netherlands Bach Society on 20 March. It will take place in a concert hall with a proper baroque organ and a spectacular staging of two choirs and orchestras opposite each other, with members of the audience on stage. The next day, all the children’s choirs that have performed their own St Matthew Passion this year are invited. > 20 and 21 March, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

KING’S NIGHT 26 April

VARIOUS LOCATIONS On 27 April, we celebrates the birthday of our King WillemAlexander. The party begins on 26 April: dance the night away to the sounds of the DJs in one of the city’s many squares.

CULTURE

The music played by this band from the west of the Netherlands is best described as a mix of pop, rhythm-and-blues and funk. The EP ‘Walking on Fire’ and the single of the same name have certainly raised the band’s profile recently: the title track even featured in three American series. The debut album will be released in 2018, and that’s worth celebrating!

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SHOPPING

City of books WE’VE HAD PRAGUE, MILAN AND BARCELONA, BUT NOW UTRECHT CAN ALSO CALL ITSELF A UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE. NOT SURPRISING WHEN YOU CONSIDER HOW MANY PLACES YOU CAN SCORE A GOOD BOOK HERE. FIVE TIPS.

A GOOD BROWSE

BROESE BOEKVERKOPERS Stadhuisbrug 5 It would be hard to miss this bookshop right in the middle of town. From English, German and French literature and cookery books to textbooks, travel guides and books for children: the range is mindblowing. In short: the perfect place for a good browse. libris.nl/broese

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OBSCURE

BOEKHANDEL ERVEN J. BIJLEVELD Janskerkhof 7 Boekhandel Erven J. Bijleveld has been in Utrecht for over 150 years. Alongside an impressive selection of English and American classical literature and non-fiction, you’ll also find slightly more obscure books about some very strange subjects. They have a beautifully illustrated book about witches, for example, a book about 19th-century collectors or a book about mist in London. Just in case that’s what you’re looking for... bijleveldbooks.nl

BOOKS AND COFFEE

DE UTRECHTSE BOEKENBAR

Westerkade 2 Coffee, home-made cake and a good book. Can it get any better? Buy a book in De Utrechtse Boekenbar, get yourself a cup of coffee with cake and settle down in a comfy corner for a good read. The bookshop specialises in literature and books on art, photography and indie magazines. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, the owner Tim van den Hoed is always happy to help. deutrechtseboekenbar.nl

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FOR KIDS AND TEENAGERS

UTRECHTSE KINDERBOEKWINKEL

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Ganzenmarkt 10 Utrecht even caters to the smallest ‘readers’: the Utrechtse Kinderboekwinkel stocks books for children and teenagers in countless languages, including Dutch books translated into English. The translated editions of the Miffy books are particularly popular. You can buy them here in almost any language: from English, French and German to various Asian languages. kinderboekwinkelutrecht.nl

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 Or try: INTERGLOBE Travel books Vinkenburgstraat 7 LITERAIRE BOEKHANDEL Books, greeting cards and maps Lijnmarkt 17 BOEKHANDEL DE WIJZE KATER Esotericism, spirituality, religion and psychology Mariaplaats 1

SPECIAL

SAVANNAH BAY Telingstraat 13 Savannah Bay is a small, specialist bookshop in the heart of Utrecht. They stock a wide range of novels, as well as poetry compilations and books about gender, diversity and sexuality. Pop in and buy a special book, either for yourself or someone else. savannahbay.nl

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The city of Amersfoort THERE’S MORE THAN ENOUGH TO DO IN UTRECHT, BUT IT’S ALSO WORTH VENTURING OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. MAG UTRECHT IS HERE TO POINT THE WAY. THIS TIME WE’RE HEADING FOR AMERSFOORT.

EXPLORE OUT OF TOWN

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This land and water gate constructed in 1400 was part of the former city wall built around Amersfoort. To discover more about the history of the gate, join one of the daily guided tours given by Gilde Amersfoort, which include a visit to the top of the gate. The tours start from the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren at 11.30 and 14.00. > daily, Koppelpoort (Kleine Spui 2) gildeamersfoort.nl/en

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The Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort is the birthplace of the renowned artist Piet Mondriaan (1872-1944). At this museum, you see how his work gradually evolved from realistic landscapes into abstract compositions featuring his infamous geometric grid-based paintings. In an interactive video installation, Mondriaan takes you on a tour of Amersfoort, via Paris and London, and finally to New York. The life-size replica of his Parisian studio shows you how Mondriaan created his own special living and working space. You see New York through the eyes of the artist himself: follow his artistic quest in 3D, ending in his ultimate masterwork, the ‘Victory Boogie Woogie’. > every Tuesday to Sunday, Mondriaanhuis (Kortegracht 11) mondriaanhuis.nl/en

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CLIMB THE TOWER

ONZE LIEVE VROUWETOREN

EXPLORE OUT OF TOWN

If you’re curious to see what Amersfoort and the surrounding areas look like from above, climb the 346 steps to the top of the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren. This mediaeval tower is open at 14.00 every day, and also at 12.30 on Saturdays. > daily, Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerkhof) onzelievevrouwetoren.nl/english

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Take a break COFFEE CORAZON Coffee, cake & lunch Krommestraat 18 SON OF A CROQUE Culinary toasted sandwiches Arnhemsestraat 2 ZANDFOORT AAN DE EEM Urban beach Eemlaan 100

MODERN ART

KUNSTHAL KADE Just outside the city walls, close to the River Eem, you’ll find Kunsthal KAdE. This is the place to be for exhibitions of contemporary and modern art, architecture and design. The KAdEShop sells design articles, gadgets, jewellery and art books. > Tuesday to Sunday, Kunsthal KAdE (Eemplein 77) kunsthalkade.nl/en

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Amsterdamsestraatweg 378 On 1 March, a new hotspot will open its doors on Amsterdamsestraatweg: The Food Club. It’s the very first gluten free restaurant in the city, although everyone’s welcome to come and eat one of the home-made cakes or a delicious lunch. And if you have any other food intolerance, please let the owners Jeroen and Carlijn know, because they’re happy to cater for your needs. thefoodclub.nl

AT THE END OF THE 20TH CENTURY, THIS LONG STREET IN THE NORTH OF THE CITY, STILL HAD A BIT OF A ROUGH EDGE. THIS HAS BEEN CHANGING FAST IN RECENT YEARS, BUT ONE THING IS SURE: THE DIVERSITY THAT MAKES THIS STREET SO SPECIAL CERTAINLY HASN’T CHANGED.

VINTAGE FURNITURE

FRÜMEL

Amsterdamsestraatweg 322 If you’re after a piece of vintage furniture for your home, look no further than Frümel. It’s open from Wednesday to Saturday, selling anything that’s vintage: from dressers, sofas and chairs to lamps, vases and side tables. The shop also stocks small home accessories, just in case you can’t bring anything big home. frumel.com

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CONCEPT STORE

COMMA

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A&J BAKERY

Amsterdamsestraatweg 116 Although A&J Bakery obviously sells bread and pastries, you can also come here for a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup. But this isn’t what the place is about. According to the proprietor, baking is their core business. All their basic ingredients are locally sourced, and they want nothing to do with artificial additives. They also offer a range of vegan products. facebook.com/anjbakery

Amsterdamsestraatweg 212 At Sow, you will find a unique collection of women’s fashion, designed in Utrecht. Owners Barbara and Christel continuously work on new designs for their collection of tops and skirts. Although all the items are made in limited editions, they do have one thing in common: a love for retro. Sow is open from Tuesday to Friday. sow-utrecht.nl

EXPLORE IN TOWN

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Amsterdamsestraatweg 271 The Comma concept store operates a rent-a-shelf concept: entrepreneurs, startups and web shops can rent a cupboard to convert into their own mini-shop. You’ll find hand-made clothing and gifts for children, bags, home accessories, jewellery, notebooks and greetings cards. The stock changes regularly, so you never know what you’re going to find at Comma. commaconcept.nl

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A QUICK BITE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING AT ALL: INCREASINGLY MORE PLACES IN TOWN ARE STARTING TO SERVE SUCCULENT CULINARY SNACKS AND DELICIOUS COMFORT FOOD.

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Culinary snacks & comfort food

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Bakkerstraat 7 Brian Steevens and Désirée Stroes, owners of the Croquetten Boutique, have taken the typical Dutch kroket (a sort of rissole) to a higher plane. Their sleek snack bar offers a wide range of croquets in rolls. Alongside the classic version with ragout, you’ll also find more intriguing croquets with salmon, chicken curry or mushrooms. Every croquet is served with an appropriate home-made sauce and they’re all a far cry from the congealed mush you buy from vending machines after a night on the tiles. croquettenboutique.nl

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Vinkenburgstraat 10 Chips with mayonnaise is a classic Dutch snack. The Frietwinkel serves the tastiest chips imaginable, made from organic potatoes and served with a famous Dutch prawn, goats’ cheese or beef croquet, or granny’s goulash. All the ingredients and products, including the sauces, are organic and prepared according to traditional recipes. In a nutshell: they’re feel-good snacks. frietwinkel.nl

‘IN A NUTSHELL: FEEL-GOOD SNACKS’

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Voorstraat 17 Forget your standard hotdogs: once you’ve tasted one of Dogma’s home-made sausages, you’ll never want anything else. Among the best-sellers are the ‘Brute Beproeving’ (beef sausage with cheese, coleslaw, pulled pork and jalapeño) and ‘Verboden Verlangen’ (lamb sausage with feta, olive tapenade and tomato salsa). There’s a vegetarian version of almost everything on the menu, and vegan options are also available. dogmahotdogs.com

100% VEGAN

SNCKBR

Vredenburg 28 Low-fat comfort food, devoid of refined sugars and artificial additives: that’s the basic premise of the new SNCKBR restaurant. Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a nice glass of organic wine, a speciality beer or a delicious cocktail. And do you know the best thing about it? Everything is 100% vegan (and sustainable), from the food they serve to the outfits the employees wear. SNCKBR expects to open early April. snckbr.com

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SANJU RAMEN Voorstraat 29 At last: Sanju Ramen has opened the first ramen bar in Utrecht. Ramen (Japanese noodle soup) is perhaps the ultimate comfort food. Owner and chef Jeroen de Gilde was taught how to cook Ramen by Japanese chefs, so you’re guaranteed to taste the real thing here. Add some home-made gyoza (pan-fried Japanese dumplings) or kaarage (Japanese fried chicken) and a bottle of Japanese beer and your day will be complete. sanju.nl

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Broken Brass Ensemble

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The eight members of the Broken Brass Ensemble have been blasting audiences off their feet for five years with their infectious, energetic mix of New Orleans brass, hip-hop, funk, Balkan and jazz. Guaranteed party time! > 12 April, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

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1 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ferrabosco and contemporaries [19.15] The Hathor Consort orchestra performs music by Alfonso Ferrabosco, the famous gambist who composed for British royalty, and his contemporaries. Dutch introduction, concert starts at 20.00. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kensington [20.00] After many sold-out shows across Europe and The Netherlands, this band returns to their hometown to showcase their fourth album ‘Control’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Suzan & Freek [20.15] Acoustic covers of popular songs from almost all genres, performed by this Dutch duo. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Témé Tan [21.15] Well-travelled and cosmopolitan, this Belgian-Congolese singer performs his worldly music with an electrical twist. LECTURES GREEN OFFICE (UTRECHT SCIENCE PARK) > You are what you eat [17.30] More kale, less bread. what we eat is linked to personal identity and beliefs. What is the science behind this? With nutrition scientist Prof Renger Witkamp.

2 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] Discover new classical talent from Dutch music academies. PIETERSKERK > Vojna i Mir [20.15] The Nederlands Studenten Kamerkoor sings works of Schönberg, Messean and the Utrecht composer Carlos Michans. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Simone Lamsma

plays Korngold Violin concert [19.30] One of Holland’s most influential violinists performs a number of pieces from the first half of the 20th century. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Boxer Rebellion [19.45] This American-British indierockband comes to the Netherlands in anticipation of their new album ‘Ghost Alive’. DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents Walter Broes and the Mercenaries and

DANSCLICK 19 Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) > 8 March Korzo Productions presents the winners of the BNG Bank Dance Award 2017: Astrid Boons, Sabine Molenaar and Ryan Djojokarso.

PANORAMA Theater Kikker > 20 March Choreographer Giulio D’Anna uses an opulent dance language - inspired by ballroom, modern dance and AcroYoga - to visualise the love, struggles and doubts that exist between a married couple.

Rockin’ Em [20.00] An evening of roots music with Belgium’s finest rhythm and blues combo led by Walter Broes, former front man of the legendary Seatsniffers. EKKO > Tusky [20.00] Uncomplicated punk rock by the former members of John Coffey. DE HELLING > Girls in Hawaii [20.00] The music of this Belgian band is best described as carefully arranged indie pop. DE HELLING > Girls in Hawaii [20.15) Carefully composed, yet passionately performed songs by this Belgian alternative pop band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > JW Roy [20.30] An evening of folk and blues with this singer-songwriter from Brabant. Songs in English, conversation in Dutch.

3 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] Enjoy a free concert with vocal and instrumental music. GEERTEKERK > Bach Ensemble

Amsterdam: St Matthew Passion [19.30] A performance of the ‘passions of passions’ by Dutch musicians. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Hafla Chaabia 3 [18.00] Put on your dancing shoes for the biggest Moroccan music event of the Netherlands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Franz Ferdinand [19.45] This Scottish ensemble is ready to rock with their upcoming album, ‘Always Ascending’.

KHÔRA Stadsschouwburg Utrecht > 24 April Nanine Linning choreographs a dance performance based on Plato’s idea of a khôra, a limitless space with endless possibilities.

DB’S > Vokatus [20.00] Seventies rock by students from the Dutch Pop Academy. EKKO > All Tvvins [20.00] Pop duo that plays catchy songs that will probably linger in your head for a while. DE HELLING > Robin Borneman [20.15] After hundreds of concerts as the front man of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Borneman is ready to share his own enchanting neo folk with the world. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Footnotes [20.00] A multidisciplinary dance performance with subtle movements, inspired by the scores of ‘Crippled Symmetry’ by the American composer Morton Feldman.

4 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bram van

Sambeek, Rick Stotijn & Hans Eijsackers [11.00] Sambeek and Stotijn, who have both been awarded the Dutch Music Award, play their bassoon and bass accompanied by the talented pianist Eijsackers. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Closing concert Akoesticum Talent Programme [16.00] The final concert after 10 days of collaboration between a number of talented European musicians. SLOT ZUYLEN > High tea-concert with Ensemble Corona [tba] Enjoy royal snacks while listening to classical music by the musicians of Ensemble Corona.

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Trio - Saxophone Summit [16.00] A Sunday afternoon of jazz with an emphasis on saxophone music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Metropole Orchestra & Henrik Schwarz [20.15] The biggest pop and jazz orchestra in the world teams up with DJ Schwarz. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Släpstick [20.00] Wëreldbänd pays homage to musical comedy à la Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. 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, 1½ hour).

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TivoliVredenburg > Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real [20.00] Californian blues rock by this band, led by the son of the legendary Willie Nelson. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

FF+REW 60:00 (REVISITED) [20.30] A revisitation of Ann van den Broek’s dance and visual arts show from 2005.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Gary Numan [20.15] Numan’s revolutionary synth pop sounds just as good as ever on his 21st studio album.

8 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Olga Vocal Ensemble [19.15] The five male singers explore feminist themes and celebrate iconic female artists of the past. DB’S > Club No Man’s Land [20.00] Music network meeting. EKKO > Pocket Knife Army [20.00] This duo will take you on a journey through a dark, electronic landscape. DE HELLING > Sol Heilo [20.15] Katzenjammer’s Solveig Heilo proves that she is more than capable of going

9 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 2. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Noord

Nederlands Orkest: Copland, Bernstein & Ravel [19.30] The NNO performs music composed by the celebrated Leonard Bernstein himself, and pieces by artists who have influenced his work. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD EKKO > Anna von Hausswolff [20.00] Dark, cinematic indie folk with Kate Bush-like vocals. DE HELLING > Che Sudaka [20.15] The goal of this Spanish band is to turn their concerts into ‘punk reggae parties’ with their musical mix of ska, reggae, Latin, cumbia and punk. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Australian Pink Floyd Show [20.15] For almost 30 years now, this tribute band has managed to make Pink Floyd’s songs come alive at the stage. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > (Un)bound [20.00] The choreographer Jelena Kostić continues her investigation into the power and vulnerability of women in this performance.

10 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 3. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > The Pack A.D. [20.00] Blues rock garage duo. EKKO > Gruppo Di Pawlowski [20.00] ‘Antisocial’ party orchestra that makes experimental noise rock. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nick & Simon [20.15] Volendam’s famous singersongwriter duo present you with their new work. Songs and conversation in Dutch.

DE HELLING > Tim Akkerman sings The Boss [20.30] Former front man of Di-rect performs songs by Bruce Springsteen. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Funk IRC: Break Edition [18.00] Freestyle dancing and breakdance battles in this performance by Illusionary Rockaz.

11 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Composer on Stage: Rzweski [20.15] The premiere of ‘Songs of Insurrection’, based on freedom songs from around the world. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Glenn Miller Orchestra [15.00] The jazz music from legendary trombonist Glenn Miller is kept alive by this orchestra. DE HELLING > Clean Pete [15.00] Energetic folk pop by these twin sisters from Brabant. Songs in Dutch TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jef Neve: Spirit Control [16.00] Contemporary classical music is combined with jazz. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sepultura [18.45] This Brazilian trash metal band shows no signs of wear after being world famous in the 1990s. EKKO > Sin Fang, Sóley & Örvar Smárason [20.00] Three Icelandic artistes work together to achieve a refined electronic sound. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kapok: MIRABEL 360° [20.30] One of the most noteworthy young bands in The Netherlands. Band member Morris Kliphuis transforms his classical horn into an instrument seemingly made for jazz. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 4.

12 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Al Di Meola [20.30] Jazz guitarist Meola performs songs by himself, the Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla and Lennon-McCartney.

13 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Avatar [19.30] The front man of this Swedish metal band resembles Alice Cooper as well as The Joker from Batman. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Celebrating the Music of Joe Cocker [20.30] An ode to this rock legend by original members from his band, led by the remarkable singer Elliott Tuffin. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer [20.30] This

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DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] A stage for songwriters and musical artists to perform their work in front of a live audience. ACU > Naïve Set [20.00] Uncomplicated nu-jangle full of positive energy.

solo with the happy-go-lucky, energetic music on her debut album. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bojan Z Trio [20.30] Jazz music with Balkan influences performed an international trio, led by the Serbian pianist Bojan Zulfikarpasic. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Hamlet [19.00] The opera based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece, composed by Ambroise Thomas and performed by OPERA2DAY. Sung in French, subtitles in Dutch and English. PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > DanceClick 19 [20.30] Korzo Productions presents the winners of the BNG Bank Dance Award 2017. Astrid Boons, Sabine Molenaar and Ryan Djojokarso.

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14 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Johannes Passion [20.15] Bach’s masterpiece performed by Holland Baroque and the Dutch Chamber Choir, led by Reinbert de Leeuw. MUSIC/ POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 7. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 7. ACU > Stuff. [21.00] A hypermodern sound that breaks musical barriers from this band, that has a great live reputation.

15 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chef’Special [19.45] The band from Haarlem is back to showcase their third album ‘Amigo’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Thomas Oliver [20.30] A night of soul, folk, roots and a bit of electronic music. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > We Are In Trouble [20.30] Uri Ivgi and Johan Greben lead this journey of dancers looking for a place to rest and start a new life.

16 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 2. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pronkstukken: Goois Lyceum [19.00] High school students from Bussum showcase the music they composed themselves in three days, inspired by Britten, Shostakovich and Beethoven. Free admission. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Radio

Philharmonic Orchestra: Beethoven Symphony no. 7 [19.30] Pieces by Britten, Beethoven and Shostakovich. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Stimming x Lambert [20.00] Neoclassical piano music by Lambert enriched by Stimming’s electronic sounds. PIETERSKERK > FINNO-UGRIC FOLKLORE [20.15] Chamber choir NEXT sings robust, exciting and earthly music from Estland, Finland and Hungary. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chef’Special [19.45] See Thu 15. DB’S > Baby Face Nelson [20.00] Utrecht’s most wanted cowpunk ensemble is throwing a party to celebrate their latest release. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Diana Jones

[20.15] Born to sing bluegrass music, Jones has previously been compared to Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss. MOLEN DE STER > Bikavar Balkanorkest [20.30] This band will play party music from all over the Balkans.

17 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 3. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Big Ass Metal Fest #20 [20.00] This edition is headlined by old school death metal band Thanatos, with support by Iron Harvest and Black Decades. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tim Knol & band [20.15] Knol recorded his new album at home with some musical friends, which explains why ‘Cut The Wire’ has such a relaxed feel to it.

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Orchestra: Bruckner 6 [14.15] Wagenaar, Mahler and Bruckner, with a leading part for mezzosoprano Barbara Kozelj. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Emanuel Ax [15.00] Famous sonatas performed by the ‘Rolls Royce’ of today’s pianists. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD GEERTEKERK > Damien Jurado [20.00] Jurado takes us to new heights in this enchanting venue. Indie folk like you’ve never heard before! MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Asaf Avidan [20.30] This singer-songwriter from Tel Aviv with a unique voice proves that there is more to him than the chart topper ‘Reckoning Song (One Day)’. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 4.

20 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > St Matthew Passion [19.30] Jos van Veldhoven conducts Bach’s masterpiece as the artistic director of the Bach Society for the last time. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Heaven Shall Burn [18.45] German metal core with a socially engaged twist. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Panorama [20.00] Choreographer Giulio D’Anna uses an opulent dance language to visualise the love, struggles and doubts that exist between a married couple.

21 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Bach

Society: the National Matthäus-Passion [19.00] See Tue 22, this evening joined by the largest children’s choir in The Netherlands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Schubertiade [20.00] An evening of Schubert with six highly acclaimed musicians. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amsterdam Sinfonietta & Nicolas Altstaedt [20.00] A surprising mixture of Western and Eastern influences, combined with minimal music and a formidable cellist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pieces of Tomorrow: Shostakovich 7 [21.00] This ‘introduction to symphonic sound’ is your opportunity to get to know this captivating piece while you enjoy a cold beer. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 7. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 7. EKKO > Alex Lahey [20.00] Feel-good indie pop with a high school/punk vibe. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free Sounds Live [20.00] Performances by artists who will appear in the radio and TV show ‘Vrije Geluiden’. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Sum Thoughts [20.00] Lyrical and experimental dance by young dancers of the company Dutch Dance Theatre 2. THEATER KIKKER > Panorama [20.00] See Tue 20.

22 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD EKKO > Lukas Batteau [20.00] Dreamy indie-folk with soul-stirring lyrics will take you on an emotional journey. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mike Mainieri and Marnix Busstra’s Old School Band [21.00] ‘Living legend’ Mainieri brings his vibraphone as well as guitarist Busstra and his new band to Utrecht. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Antigona [20.00] Opera Trionfo and Theater Osnabruck perform this tragedy by Sophocles, where a family feud leads to political unrest in ancient Greece.

23 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 2. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Radio Philhar

monic Orchestra: Shostakovich Symphony no. 7 [19.30] Could this symphony be the most important one

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of the 20th century? ACADEMY BUILDING (DOMPLEIN) > Time Out! [20.15] The Utrechtse Studenten cantorij plays a game with time in a refreshing combination of older and newer music. PIETERSKERK > Alfred Schnittke, Concert for Choir [20.15] The Oost Nederland Kamerkoor and Musica Vocale sing the monumental ‘Concert for Choir’ from the Russian composer Alfred Schnittke. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Daniel Docherty [19.45] Docherty’s folk rock songs are impressive at every venue. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mario Batkovic [19.45] This Bosnian-Swiss musician takes the word ‘solo’ very literally: the only instrument featured on his latest album is the accordion. DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents The Spunyboys and The Hillbillies [20.00] Highly energetic rockabilly from France. EKKO > Big Thief [20.00] Melodic indie rock featuring expressive vocals and gritty guitars.

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Aquilo [19.45] This British duo is known for their ethereal electro pop, with Tom Higham’s voice as the highlight of each song. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joan Osborne [19;45] The focus on this concert will be on Osborne’s new album full of Bob Dylan covers, but her own work will make an appearance too! TIVOLIVREDENBURG > From Broadway

to Bebop by Angelo Verploegen [20.30] Participants of the U Jazz workshop

THE WORLD OF PYKE KOCH Centraal Museum > until 18 March Major exhibition of the work of Pyke Koch (19011991), one of the main proponents of magic realism in the Netherlands. The artist spent most of his life in Utrecht.

present what they have learned by studying the relationship between Broadway hits and bebop music. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 4. VARIOUS HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht English Comedy Night [20.30] With a great line-up of stand-up comedians.

27 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC GEERTEKERK > New Bach Ensemble: Johannes Passion [20.00] Enjoy this Johannes Passion with the instruments Bach intended to be used for this piece. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amy Shark [19.45] This up-and-coming Australian singersongwriter is about to celebrate the first birthday of her EP ‘Night Thinker’.

28 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Quatuor Danel [14.00] Two pieces by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > You Are Part Of This Tour 2018 [19.00] The third edition of this tour, where five hardcore bands

from different continents perform on the same stage. With Deez Nuts, Trash Talk, Capsize, Brutality Will Prevail and Boundaries. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 7. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 7. DE HELLING > 7 Layers Sessions [19.45] Dutch artist Dotan presents his three favorite singer-songwriters of the moment. DB’S > Blackening with IXXI, Inferno and The Stone [20.00] An evening with three black metal bands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Echo Collective [20.30] These classical musicians from Brussels will perform Radiohead’s album ‘Amnesiac’.

29 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20.00] Every last Thursday of the month, music website 3voor12/Utrecht hosts a night with several up-and-coming Dutch bands. Free admission. PERFORMING ARTS DE PAARDENKATHEDRAAL > The Bright Side of Life [20.00] Play about an actor who needs to flee his home country, and tries to integrate in The Netherlands and find a new audience. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > No Dance No Paradise [20.30] Pere Faura pays tribute to four artists who inspired

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SHAMELESS Kunstliefde > until 4 March Showing works created from the astonishment for the human body. Due to the openness of the artists, vulnerabilities are shown that every person carries with them, but probably do not like to show.

MOVING LINES Kunstruimte KuuB > until 1 April Exhibition with works of artists by Willemijn van Dorp en Willem Hussem.

24 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 3. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE HELLING > Pop Goes Punk [19.00] Punky covers of Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson and numerous other pop artist by bands from the Dutch alternative scene. DB’S > The Dead Brothers [20.00] A mix of music and theatre exploring the boundaries of folk, chansons and polka. EKKO > Flying Horseman [20.00] Bloodcurdling post-folk combined with dark blues, enveloped in an intimate darkness. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Karsu [20.15] This Dutch-Turkish singer plays an exciting mix of pop, jazz, classical and Turkish music on the piano. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rome [21.00] Luxembourger Jérôme Reuter and his band showcase their post-industrial music, influenced by philosophers like Jean Genet and Albert Camus.

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him to dance: Gene Kelly, John Travolta, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Maja Plisetskaya.

30 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Radio Philhar

monic Orchestra: Mozart’s Mis in c [19.30] The current ‘Componist des Vaderlands’ (composer of our country) Mayke Nas will play Tivoli’s new organ in this piece by Mozart. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Anciients and Black Wizard [20.00] Heavy rock, in between stoner and metal, for fans of High on Fire and Opeth. EKKO > Afterpartees [20.00] Unruly energy wrapped in catchy rock ‘n roll pop songs. PERFORMING ARTS DE PAARDENKATHEDRAAL > The Bright Side of Life [20.00] See Thu 29.

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Nylons [20.00] The Farewell Tour of this Canadian a capella group, most famous for ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’. 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 euro, 1½ hour).

2 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jussen & Friends [11.00] Dutch piano-playing twins Lucas and Arthur Jussen invite their musical friends for a morning of chamber music.

3 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Classical

31 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 3. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brockes Passion [20.15] The musicians and chorus of Concerto Copenhagen perform this dramatic Passion by Händel. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > James TW [19.45] Thanks to the instant hit ‘When You Love Someone’, this twenty year-old Brit has risen to the top in no time. DB’S > Chained Messiah [20.00] Release party for trash metal album ‘No Saviour’. EKKO > Rilan & The Bombardiers [20.00] This band from Haarlem makes pop music, infused with afro funk, disco, hip hop and gospel. PERFORMING ARTS DE PAARDENKATHEDRAAL > The Bright Side of Life [20.00] See Thu 29.

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Talent: Raoul Steffani & Daan Boertien [20.00] Steffani and Boertien prove that young musicians are more than capable of performing classical Romantic songs. PERFORMING ARTS DE PAARDENKATHEDRAAL > The Bright Side of Life [20.00] Play about an actor who needs to flee his home country, and tries to integrate in The Netherlands and find a new audience.

4 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] A stage for songwriters and musical artists to perform their work in front of a live audience. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along. DB’S > Calligram, Ultha and Morast [20.00] Booking agency Snook Bookings presents a night of black metal. PERFORMING ARTS DE PAARDENKATHEDRAAL > The Bright Side of Life [20.00] See Tue 3. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > 5***** [20.00] The dancers from Introdans perform five pieces by five renowned choreographers.

5 Thursday 1 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Whisper: Julien Marchal + Christine Ott [15.00] Two talented French composers perform for Pianoday 2018.

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Wombats [19.45] Energetic rock by this trio from Liverpool, who have been going strong since their instant hit ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ ten years ago. ACU > The Orielles [20.00] Dreamy, happy indie pop. DE HELLING > Starset [20.15] This electric

rock band sings about their own sci-fi Starset Society. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Izaline Calister [20.15] With her tour Latin Diva, this Antillean singer performs her own work as well as songs from famous (other) Latin divas. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Will Varley [20.30] Simple folk reminiscent of Bob Dylan by this British performer, who learned this trade by playing his guitar everywhere he could. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > Talent On The Move 2 [20.30] Holland Dance Festival offers a stage to the highprofile dance talents of Codarts Rotterdam, the hotspot for contemporary dance. LECTURES GREEN OFFICE (UTRECHT SCIENCE PARK) > Not just any body [17.30] Being fit is considered a virtue, but what if you do not adhere to the standard? Social scientist Dr Noortje van Amsterdam shows the effects of bodily norms.

6 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] Discover new classical talent from Dutch music academies. GEERTEKERK > Crea Orchestra Spring concert [20.15] Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky & Van Huffelen in a venue with beautiful acoustics. PIETERSKERK > Harmonie der sferen [20.15] Trajecti Voces presents a programme in which they form a bridge between the early spirituality of the Renaissance and the new spirituality of composer Joep Franssens. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Vitalic (live) [20.30] Out-of-this-world space disco by this groovy cosmonaut from Dijon. MOLEN DE STER > Tangarine [20.30] Dutch twins bring their experiences of touring the US into their folk music.

7 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] Enjoy a free concert with vocal and instrumental music. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DE HELLING > Fleddy Melculy [20.15] The members of this Flemish metal band express their annoyances with society in the most energetic way possible. Songs in Dutch. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Invited [17.00 & 19.30] Part of festival Tweetakt, Seppe Baeyens explores using dance as a common language for all with a group of diverse performers.

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MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anúna: The Celtic Spirit [20.15] Allow this Irish classical choir to transport you into the history and spiritual side of the Celtic people. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The BlueBird [20.15] Three Dutch singers present themselves in a new country formation, covering Shania Twain, Allison Krauss and the Dixie Chicks as well as performing their own music. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 1.

9 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > City of

Birmingham Symphony Orchestra [19.30] Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, winner of the Salzburg Young Conductors Award 2012, directs this performance of Beethoven’s Fifth and other pieces. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Menahem Pressler & Schumann Quartett [20.00] Tchaikovsky and Franck, performed by prominent German musicians.

10 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Collabro [20.30] A capella songs by the British group who won ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2014. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

African Mamas / Siyabonga Makeba [20.00] African Mamas and Leoni Jansen celebrate the life and career of Miriam Makeba in this show.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > MusicAeterna with Teodor Currentzis [19.30] Mozart and Beethoven, directed by ‘bad boy of classical music’ Currentzis. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 4. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 4. DE HELLING > Ruben Hein [20.15] Jazz pop with a twist. ACU > Nouveau Vélo [20.30] Four fun and ambitious men from the south of the Netherlands.

12 Thursday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Claw Boys Claw [19:45] Thirty-five years have not

Movie Tips

FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL Louis Hartlooper Complex > from 8 March A romance sparks between a Hollywood leading lady (Annette Bening) and a young British actor (Jamie Bell).

13 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 6. PIETERSKERK > Dutch Chamber Choir [20.15] Miserere and Stabat Mater, sung by the Dutch Chamber Choir and directed by Peter Dijkstra. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Deep Dark Woods & Sheesham Lotus & Son [19.45] Canadian performers team up for a night, with alternative countryfolk by TDDW, and Mississippi folk blues and brass by SL&S. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Selecter / The Beat [19.45] Two legendary British ska bands perform their danceable repertoire in sets of over an hour. DE HELLING > Wulf [20.15] You will recognize this Dutch singer from the 2016 summer hit ‘Summer On You’, and he is ready to present the rest of his work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Keys ‘N Krates [21.15] A live performance by the Canadian trap trio, including David Mattisse.

14 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 7. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Iguana Death Cult [20.00] This undoubtedly is one of the most exciting garage bands on the scene today.

SWEET COUNTRY Movie theatre ‘t Hoogt > from 8 March Australian western set on the Northern Territory frontier in the 1920s, where justice itself is put on trial when an aged Aboriginal farmhand shoots a white man in self-defence and goes on the run as a posse gathers to hunt him down.

CINE+: THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE Kinepolis > 19 & 20 April This film tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion.

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managed to slow down this Dutch rock band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lisa Hannigan & The Colorist [19.45] Previous band member of Damien Rice, the Irish singersongwriter has been going solo for almost a decade. This time, she brings along a classical orchestra on her tour. DB’S > ‘Rammen en Nassen’ band night featuring Zero Zero Zero, Video Store and Love Supreme [20.00] Utrecht based power pop and punk rock band Zero Zero Zero celebrates their latest release with a little help from their friends. EKKO > Nana Adjoa [20.00] Multiinstrumentalist Adjoa creates a dreamy sound influenced by soul and trip hop. DE HELLING > Bökkers [20.15] A night of fun with this Dutch rock-‘n-roll band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Session Americana [20.30] A timeless mix of folk, Americana and rock music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Broken Brass Ensemble [21.00] This Frisian formation is ready to party with an energetic mix of hip hop, funk, jazz and New Orleans brass. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Sutra [20.00] Contemporary dance mixed with kung-fu by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, performed by Shaolin monks.

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56 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2018 TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anastacia [20.30] Showcasing her new album ‘Evolution’ as well as golden oldies. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Federico Albanese [21.00] Classical, pop and ambient music combined into a filmic whole; Albanese’s music is dreamy, yet pronounced. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Bending the walls [20.00] Theatre dance performance about the human yearning for happiness.

Kids Tips

20 Friday ON TRAXS! Railway Museum > 9 – 11 March Surrounded by their full-size counterparts, the tiny engines of Europe’s best model railways are on display during On TraXS!

ROEST (6+) Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) > 18 March A girl is dropped into a very odd world from a rubbish chute. Join her in this surreal world full of hilarious morning rituals, impossible dance duets, waltzing rubbish bags and melancholic songs.

IF YOU’RE HAPPY (AND YOU KNOW IT) (5+) TivoliVredenburg > 8 April Ageeth de Haan sings English children’s songs, and explains what they’re about in Dutch.

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afraid he might be seen as a suspect.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Toonkunstkoor: Requiem of Fauré [15.00] A worldfamous piece composed by Fauré, as hopeful and peaceful as it is moving. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chelou [20.30] Somewhere in between Beck, Bon Iver and Cat Power, British singer-songwriter Chelou is on the rise with his one-of-akind dreamy songs. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 1.

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17 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ciara Sidine [19.45] Expressive lyrics and a glowing voice combined with Irish melodies and alt country make Sidine a remarkable performer. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Air Traffic [19.45] After being off the radar for seven years, Air Traffic is back as lively as ever with their new single ‘Almost Human’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Baseballs [19.45] Songs of the present turned into 1950s rock ‘n roll numbers. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > I Call My Brothers [20.30] A day in the life of a young man who walks through a city where a terrorist attack just happened,

MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 4. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 4. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bastille Re-orchestrated [19.45] The popular British band performs their music with a small orchestra and a choir.

19 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Insomnio & Mahler 5 [14.00] A more modest symphony composed by Gustav Mahler and performed by the Insomnio orchestra, led by Ulrich Pöhl. GEERTEKERK > Nesko Spring concert [time tba] Kodály, Wantenaar & Mendelssohn in a venue with beautiful acoustics. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Blaudzun [19:45] The third album of Blaudzun’s album thrilogy ‘Jupiter, UP’ will form the foundation of this performance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Cosmic

Carnival plays Fleetwood Mac [20.30] This band from Rotterdam will tell the incredible musical story of Fleetwood Mac’s origin as a blues band in 1967, up until the influential pop-rock album ‘Rumours’ in 1977.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pronkstukken: International School [19.00] High school students from Utrecht showcase the music they composed themselves in three days, inspired by Händel and Hayes. Free admission. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Holland Baroque:

Händel Dixit Dominus [19.30] Alexander Weimann directs this orchestra and Capella Amsterdam while they perform Händel and Hayes. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Blazers Ensemble [20.00] The Serenade and Cello Concert by Antonín Dvořák, performed with a new twist by Jan Dušek. PIETERSKERK > Salvo la Fama y la Gloria [20.15] Musica Temprana brings the world of the Spanish renaissance to life. The singers will be accompanied by trombones, flute, vihuelas and harp. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bert van den Brink & Cor Bakker [21.00] Bert van den Brink travels through The Netherlands and introduces a different pianist at every venue. They will perform an mix of studied pieces and improvisation. GEERTEKERK > Collegium Musicum Traiectuem plays Vivaldi [time tba] Young yet advanced musicians play five pieces by Antonio Vivaldi. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rhys Lewis [19.45] Influenced by Al Green, Marvin Gaye and James Taylor, 24 year-old Lewis from Oxford makes music that feels authentic as well as familiar. DB’S > Amusements Parks on Fire & Misty Coast [20.00] If you are into postrock, shoegaze and slow core, these British and Norwegian bands are a must-see. DOOPSGEZINDE KERK > Peter Broderick [20.00] Musical innovator who creates quirky indie pop compositions. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Memphis Maniacs [20.00] The only certainty when this band performs, is that there will be a show with a solid execution, original stage decorations and dazzling outfits. DE HELLING > Turin Brakes [20.15] ‘Invisible Storm’, the eighth album by this British folk pop band, brings us well-composed songs with beautiful

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harmonies sung by the men themselves. DB’S > Amusement Parks on Fire and Misty Coast [20.00] Math rock from the UK and psych pop from Norway. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Club Samba Fever [20.30] Brazilian samba and carnival performers by sambaveteran Lilian Vieira.

21 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 7. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Melon Fest [14.00] Melon Fest stands for everything that makes the local music scene attractive, with a lot of bands from different genres. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > HAEVN [20.00] Electro and ambient by this duo from Amsterdam, who have released their debut album only this February.

22 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Le Sacre du Printemps [15.00] The Conservatory of Amsterdam’s own orchestra performs Stravinsky, directed by Mathew Rowe. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents

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guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 1. VARIOUS HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht English Comedy Night [20.30] With a great line-up of stand-up comedians.

23 Monday MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Birds of Chicago [20.15] JT Nero and Allison Russel team up to deliver a happy blend of folk, mountain gospel, soul and rock. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Marco Borsato [20.15] Borsato has been going strong for 27 years, and the end is not yet in sight.

24 Tuesday PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Khôra [20.00] Nanine Linning choreographs a dance performance based on Plato’s idea of a khôra, a limitless space with endless possibilities.

25 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Composer on Stage: Van der Aa [20.15] This series gives composers the stage to themselves, to create an evening according to their wishes. This first concert will be created by Michiel van der Aa, supported by Wende Snijders. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Bach Society: Dido & Aeneas [20.15] Directed by Robert King, the Dutch Bach Society performs this masterpiece by Purcell. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 4. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 4. DE HELLING > Laurence Jones [20.15] The band headed by 25 year-old Jones has made five albums in seven years, all filled with superb blues rock songs.

26 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ciconia Consort ‘Brexit rules the Waves’ [20.00] A special concert highlighting French and British chamber music. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Avery*Sunshine [20.30] Avery’s singing career started in church, and this influence is still present in her soul, RnB and jazz music.

New Zealand. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mother’s Finest [21.00] The first black-and-white mixed race rock band in America still manages to make every show into a grand spectacle.

29 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Final Dutch Classical Talent [14.00] Four of the most promising young Dutch classical musicians compete for the Classical Talent Award. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD DB’S > Bison and LLN [16.00] Extremely dark and loud metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Baas / Govaert /

Roelofs + Steven Delannoye & Nicola Andrioli [16.00] The new jazz generation of The Netherlands and Belgium teams up to deliver a Sunday afternoon of jazz. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tamino [19.45] A voice like Jeff Buckley’s and melancholic ballads mixed with Arabian influences make the Belgian Tamino an original new artist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Eliades Ochoa [19.45] The last male singer alive from the Buena Vista Social Club brings along some Cuban musicians to perform his own songs, as well as some from the Buena Vista Social Club. DE HELLING > Zeke [20.15] Hard core and punk rock from the high times of grunge by this band from Seattle. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] See Sun 1.

30 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Harriet Krijgh & Magda Amara [20.00] One of the most successful piano-cello duos perform Grieg, Bartók and Shostakovich.

28 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 7. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Calefax & Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart [20.00] The tour ‘Morphing Relations’ brings two ensembles together for new arrangements as well as classic compositions. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Radio Philhar

monic Orchestra: Skrjabin Symphony no. 1 [19.30] Supported by the Groot Omroep-choir, the RPO performs pieces by Dvořák and Skrjabin. MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD EKKO > Marlon Williams [20.00] Soulful country by this singer-songwriter from

Movies

CINEMEC 4 MAR > Opera: La Bohème [13.00] Watch Puccini’s opera, performed by the Metropolitan Opera, on the big screen.

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Charlie Thompson, The Barnstompers and Annita & the Starbombers [16.00] Small festival centred around rockabilly star Charlie Thompson. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Paul van Kemenade’s Hammond Sandwich [16.00] Van Kemenade plays the altsax as well as the Hammond organ. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Fenne Lily [20.30] Modest, yet powerful folksongs by this young singer-songwriter from Dorset. DE HELLING > Tribute2BobMarley by Rootsriders [20.30] The number 1 Marley tribute in Europe revisits the legendary live album ‘Babylon By Bus’.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brendan James [20.30] Energetic piano rock that will leave you with a big smile, performed by this American artist.

58 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2018 4 MAR > Ballet: The Flames of Paris [16.00] Live ballet with the Bolshoi’s performance of Vasily Vainonen’s ballet. 10 MAR > Opera: Semiramide [19.00] The final opera by Italian composer Rossini, performed by The Metropolitan Opera, broadcast live on the big screen. 18 MAR > Opera: Semiramide [13.00] See 10 Mar. 22 MAR > National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar [20.00] Shakespeare’s famous play is broadcast live on the big screen from The Bridge Theatre in London. 31 MAR > Cosi Fan Tutte [19.00] A new production of Mozart’s opera, performed by The Metropolitan Opera and broadcast live on the big screen. 8 APR > Cosi Fan Tutte [13.00] See 31 Mar. 8 APR > Ballet: Giselle [17.00] Live capture of the famous ballet, with Svetlana Zakharova and Sergei Polunin. 14 APR > Opera: Luisa Miller [18.30] A unique production by The Metropolitan Opera of this Verdi classic, broadcast live on the big screen. 22 APR > Opera: Luisa Miller [13.00] See 14 Apr. 28 APR > Opera: Cendrillon [19.00] Opera by Massenet based on the classic fairy tale, performed by The Metropolitan Opera and broadcast live on the big screen. KINEPOLIS 1 & 2 MAR > Cine+: The Sense of an Ending [14.00] A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. 6 MAR > Opera: Carmen [20.15] Perfor mance of this classic opera by The Royal Opera House, broadcast live from London. 15 & 16 MAR > Cine+: A Dog’s Purpose [14.00] A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. 27 MAR > Ballet: Berstein Celebration [20.15] The Royal Ballet celebrates the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein with a complete Bernstein programme by his regular choreographers Wayne McGregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon. 29 & 30 MAR > Cine+: Manchester by the Sea [14.00] A depressed uncle is asked to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies. 4 APR > Ballet: Macbeth [20.15] Verdi’s opera after Shakespeare’s tragedy is led by conductor Antonio Pappano and performed by a cast with, among others, Anne Netrebko. 19 & 20 APR > Cine+: The Zookeeper’s Wife [14.00] This film tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. MOVIE THEATRE ‘T HOOGT 4 MAR > Exhibition on Screen:Cézanne - Portraits of a Life [16.00] The film takes you to the places Cézanne lived

and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists. 5 MAR > Movie with English subtitles [19.00] Every first Monday of the month, you can watch an international movie with English subtitles. FROM 8 MAR > Katie Says Goodbye [time tba] A kindhearted seventeenyear-old in the American Southwest turns to prostitution to fulfill her dream of a new life in San Francisco. FROM 8 MAR > Sweet Country [time tba] Australian western set on the Northern Territory frontier in the 1920s, where justice itself is put on trial when an aged Aboriginal farmhand shoots a white man in self-defence and goes on the run as a posse gathers to hunt him down. 12 MAR > Movies & Science. Patience, patience, you’ll go to paradise! [19.00] In ‘Patience, Patience, you’ll go to paradise!’ seven Muslim women go out to explore the world. There’s a Q&A afterwards with social scientist Dr Fenella Fleischmann on the challenges of emancipation. FROM 22 MAR > Mountain [time tba] A documentary about the highest peaks around the world, narrated by actor Willem Dafoe. 25 MAR > Exhibition on Screen: Girl with a Pearl Earring [16.00] This film seeks to answer many of the questions surrounding the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ and its mysterious creator Johannes Vermeer. 27 MAR > Exhibition on Screen: Girl with a Pearl Earring [19.30] See 25 Mar. 1 APR > Exhibition on Screen: Girl with a Pearl Earring [16.00] See 25 Mar. 2 APR > Movie with English subtitles [19.00] See 5 Mar. 23 APR > Movies & Science: Gender bende [19.00] Gender studies scholar Dr Christine Quinan on the acceptance of non-traditional gender identities. LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX FROM 1 MAR > Phantom Thread [time tba] Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, who becomes his muse and lover. 5 MAR > Movies that Matter: Newton [19.00] A government clerk on election duty in the conflict ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels. Spoken in Hindi, with English subtitles. FROM 8 MAR > Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool [time tba] A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady. 21 MAR > Psychoanalysis & Film: Shock Head Soul [19.00] In 1903, Daniel Paul Schreber published the most celebrated autobiography of madness ‘from the inside’ ever written. This film

portrays his story. FROM 29 MAR > God’s Own Country [time tba] Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path. FROM 5 APR > Lady Bird [time tba] An artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. Winner of two Golden Globes. FROM 12 APR > The 15:17 to Paris [time tba] American soldiers discover a terrorist plot on a Paris-bound train. FROM 19 APR > The Rider [time tba] After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.

All movies listed are screened in the original version with Dutch subtitles, unless otherwise stated.

Festivals & Events

CAFÉ THEATER FESTIVAL – 1 - 4 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] No fewer than 28 cafés in Utrecht will transform into mini theatres. ON TRAXS! – 9 - 11 MAR RAILWAY MUSEUM > [10.00] Surrounded by their full-size counterparts, the tiny engines of Europe’s best model railways are on display during On TraXS! MARCH SPRING WEEKEND – 10 AND 11 MAR UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10.00] The botanic gardens present a weekend full of lectures and workshops (in Dutch), and of course the sales of plants. SENCITY FESTIVAL 2018 – 10 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [15.00] The experts of Sencity bring you music combined with scents and flavors to experience the enrichment of all your senses. While sign language interpreters translate music to visual language, feel free to also visit the workshops, interactive art installations or theater performances. Afterparty available for those who feel they can go on all night. GLUREN BIJ DE BUREN – 11 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [12.00] Utrecht living rooms are transformed into minitheatres where amateur artistes spend an afternoon in the spotlights.

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Music Tips

HOFMAN LIVE: DAX Hofman Café > 8 March Autobiographical songs with an artsy twist by this Dutch up-and-coming artist. Free admission.

THE ORIELLES ACU > 5 April Dreamy, happy indie pop that makes you crave for the summer.

to encounter different perspectives on challenging contemporary topics. National and international thinkers give talks, workshops and present indigenous philosophies. CULTURAL SUNDAY: NOORDWAARTS – 22 APR [DISTRICTS OF OVERVECHT, ZUILEN AND ONDIEP > [various times] In just one day, you will discover all the must-sees of these districts in the North of the city. All three have a central stage, with live performances, local initiatives and of course delicious food. UK&PUK FESTIVAL – 28 - 30 APR THEATER KIKKER & PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > [various times] The ultimate theatre and dance festival for toddlers of all ages.

Exhibitions & Museums

BAK UNTIL 15 APR > Matthijs de Bruijne. Compromiso Político This exhibition includes works by De Bruijne as well as Jeremy Deller, Piero Gilardi and Mierle Laderman Ukeles. CENTRAAL MUSEUM PERMANENT > Lights on Wood Interactive lighting installation on the Utrecht Ship. PERMANENT > Rietveld and Van Baaren

collection 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. 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. UNTIL 4 MAR > Bye Bye De Stijl In this exhibition, featuring Collectief General Idea, Erik van Lieshout, Katja Mater, Mary Heilman, Ding Yi, Barbara Visser, Marc Bijl and others, the artists offer some form of commentary on art movement De Stijl. UNTIL 18 MAR > The World of Pyke Koch Major exhibition of the work of Utrecht artist Pyke Koch (1901-1991), one of the leading representatives of magic realism in the Netherlands. CINEMEC UNTIL 11 MAR > Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition Get to know the characters of Star Wars on a whole new level and learn more about yourself in the process. DOM CHURCH PERMANENT > Visit the church The cathedral is open 7 days a week. DOM TOWER PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom 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 under neath the Domplein square. Explore the archaeological findings 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 3 MAR > Member exhibition With works by Nan Groot Antink, Isabel Ferrand, Yasser Ballemans and others. DE HAAR CASTLE 1 MAR – 30 FEB > Visit De Haar Castle 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. KUNSTLIEFDE 3 FEB – 4 MAR > Shameless This exhibition shows works created from the astonishment for the human body. 10 MAR – 1 APR > Not About Me In this members’ exhibition, the artists of Kunstliefde show their latest works that tell stories about me, you and us. DE KUNSTSALON UNTIL 3 MAR > Jan Pieter Foppen and Frank Dekkers Duo exhibition with

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CATCH – 24 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [19.30] Fourth edition of the festival that presents an exciting blend of innovative live acts and DJs in electronic music. TWEETAKT – FROM 30 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Theatre, music and art festival for all ages. DABKE NIGHT X 47SOUL – 31 MAR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [20.30] This event offers Syrian food, a shisha lounge, dance workshops and DJs. The highlight of the night is the Palestinian-rooted street music band 47SOUL. UTRECHT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL – 6 AND 7 APR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [17.30] Two nights full of laughter with lots of performances by international comedians. LITHOPHYTE DAY – 7 APR UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [10.00] Come and get some gardening inspiration, or buy beautiful plants. Between 11.00 and 14.00, you can join a tour (in Dutch) on the spectacular Utrecht Rockery, with about 3000 different species. TWEETAKT INTERNATIONAL VISITORS WEEKEND – 7 - 9 APR VARIOUS LOCATIONS> [various times] The Dutch theatre festival Tweetakt has a special weekend planned for everyone who doesn’t speak Dutch. Make sure to check their website to see what performances are scheduled. TRANSITION FESTIVAL 2018 –14 APR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [15.30] A seemingly endless line-up of jazz acts swarms the whole of TivoliVredenburg this Saturday, in collaboration with North Sea Jazz. THINKING PLANET – 21 APR TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [19.00] This international philosophy festival is perfect for everyone who would like

TANGARINE Molen de Ster > 6 April Dutch twins bring their experiences of touring the US to the Netherlands and into their folk music.

60 MAG Utrecht — Mar/Apr 2018 works by contemporary impressionist Foppen and landscape painter Dekkers. 11 – 31 MAR > Ans Zondag and René Smoorenburg A duo exhibition with the newest work by sculptor Ans Zondag and painter René Smoorenburg. KUUB UNTIL 1 APR > Moving Lines Exhibition with works of artists by Willemijn van Dorp en Willem Hussem. 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 3 JUN > Magical Miniatures Unique exhibition of manuscripts illustrated with beautiful mediaeval miniatures, revealing a world full of flowers, animals and rolling pastures. 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 18 MAR > Made in China Armando & masterpieces from the Qing dynasty 18th century landscape art and export art (textiles, ceramics, fans and silver made for the Western market) are shown in conjunction with the Chinese wallpaper of the country house. FROM 30 MAR > Flower Power This exhibition gives an overview of ‘floral’ (art)works from Utrecht collections; from paintings to ceramics and from utensils to fashion. MUSEUM SPEELKLOK PERMANT > The musical tour This tour takes you to the wonderful world of selfplaying musical instruments, surprising you with cheerful tunes emanating from all corners of the museum. UNTIL 8 APR > Shady Songs on Majestic Musical Clocks Exposing the piquant side of the elegant 18th century bellplaying clocks. The clock’s owners and surroundings might have been highend, the lyrics of the songs were anything but. 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-today life of the man in the street.

RAILWAY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Trains over time Visit the 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 by doing all kinds of experiments. RAUM 1 MAR – 30 APR > RAUM Exhibitions Come and visit the biggest playground for design, art and technology in Utrecht. You’ll discover amazing art objects and installations built on the biggest town square of Utrecht. RIETVELD SCHÖDERHUIS WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY > Visit the Rietveld Schröderhuis Utrecht architect Gerrit Rietveld designed this whole building along the lines of the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl, known for its geometric shapes and primary colours. Reservation is compulsory. SLOT ZUYLEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY > Visit Slot Zuylen This castle is situated on the river Vecht in the tiny village of OudZuilen near Utrecht. Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features it was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. 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. HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF PERMANENT > 2,000 years of Utrecht Free exhibition to learn more about the history of Utrecht. PERMANENT > Virtual carriage ride Imagine yourself in 18th-century Utrecht by taking a virtual carriage ride. PERMANENT > Hot off the press Exhibition with a selection of newly required press photos from the 1950s of the local newspaper ‘Utrechts Nieuwsblad’.

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 is an opportunity to make crazy, bizarre, beautiful and impossible artworks. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD > Archeo Hotspot [every Wednesday-, Thursday, Friday- and Saturday afternoon from 12.00 to 16.00] Archaeology comes to life. Contribute to the ongoing research by helping the (voluntary) archaeologists. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Trains over time [permanent] Visit the 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 by doing all kinds of experiments.

1 Thursday (Mar) PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Lente-uitjes: Dag Meneer van Dalen (6+) [13.30 & 15.00] Mr. van Dalen is very old. It is almost as if death has forgotten about him. But then there’s a knock on the door… A humorous performance about saying goodbye, embracing life and letting it go. THEATER KIKKER > Lente-uitjes: Binnen beest (6+) [14.30] A cheeky monkey, a frolicking goat, or a growling bear. the inner animal of most people is tamed and caged. This upbeat dance performance is an ode to the wildness that inhabits us all. PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) >

Lente-uitjes: Eet je bord leeg (4+) [15.00] A bittersweet comedy featuring petulant peas, slimy salad leaves and spongy sprouts. About a boy who is about to make mincemeat of his parents and have them for lunch. A delicious titbit for food lovers from 4 to 104 years old.

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2 Friday (Mar) PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Lente-Uitjes: Eet je bord leeg (4+) [14.30] See Thu 1.

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PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > Roest (6+) [15.00] A girl is dropped into a very odd world from a rubbish chute. Join her in this surreal world full of hilarious morning rituals, impossible dance duets, waltzing rubbish bags and melancholic songs.

8 Sunday (Apr) MUSIC / POP, JAZZ, WORLD TIVOLIVREDENBURG > If you’re happy (and you know it) (5+) [15.00] Ageeth de Haan sings English children’s songs, and explains what they’re about in Dutch.

22 Sunday (Apr) PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Woest (4+) [14.00] An young boy tries to get rid of his anger about his parents getting a divorce by dancing and acrobatic fighting.

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Visitor information

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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. OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART) >

Must-sees & must-dos

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

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

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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ACU www.acu.nl BAK www.bak-utrecht.nl Café Theater Festival www.cafetheaterfestival.nl Catch www.catchfestival.nl Centraal Museum www.centraalmuseum.nl CineMec www.cinemecutrecht.nl Cultural Sunday: Noordwaarts www.culturelezondagen.nl/english Dabke Night www.dabke-night.nl 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 Doopsgezinde Kerk www.doopsgezindutrecht.nl EKKO www.ekko.nl EXbunker www.exbunker.nl Gallery SANAA www.galeriesanaa.nl Geertekerk utrecht.remonstranten.nl Gluren bij de Buren www.glurenbijdeburen.nl/utrecht Green Office (Utrecht University) www.uu.nl/en/organisation/greenoffice-utrecht De Haar Castle www.kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Helling www.dehelling.nl/english

Hofman Café www.hofman-cafe.nl De Kargadoor www.kargadoor.nl Kinepolis www.kinepolis.com Kunstliefde www.kunstliefde.nl De KunstSalon www.dekunstsalon.com KuuB www.kunstruimtekuub.nl Louis Hartlooper Complex www.hartlooper.nl Miffy museum www.nijntjemuseum.nl Moira www.moira-utrecht.nl Molen de Ster www.molendester.nu 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/visitorinformation De Paardenkathedraal www.theaterutrecht.nl Pieterskerk www.pieterskerk-utrecht.nl Podium Hoge Woerd www.podiumhogewoerd.nl Railway Museum www.spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM www.raumutrecht.nl Rietveld Schröderhuis www.centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house Sencity Festival www.sencity.today/en Slot Zuylen www.slotzuylen.nl/english Stadsschouwburg Utrecht www.stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl St Nicholas Church www.nicolaikerk.nl

Theater Kikker www.theaterkikker.nl Thinking Planet www.filosofie.nl/thinkingplanet TivoliVredenburg www.tivolivredenburg.nl Tourist Information Centre www.visit-utrecht.com Transition Festival www.tivolivredenburg.nl Tweetakt www.tweetakt.nl/en Het Utrechts Archief www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht Botanic Gardens www.uu.nl/en/utrecht-botanicgardens Utrecht International Comedy Festival www.utrechtinternationalcomedy festival.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

Mar/Apr 2018 — MAG Utrecht

HOW DO YOU FANCY A NIGHT IN AN ANCIENT MANOR HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF A FOREST, CLOSE TO THE KROMME RIJN RIVER YET IN BIKING DISTANCE FROM THE CENTRE OF UTRECHT? THAT’S THE DEAL AT STAYOKAY UTRECHTBUNNIK, THE OLDEST YOUTH HOSTEL IN THE NETHERLANDS.

Next time? A NIGHT IN THE STICKS

STAYOKAY UTRECHTBUNNIK You could call the area between Amelisweerd and Rhijnauwen Utrecht’s backyard. It’s a great place to walk, cycle or canoe, particularly in spring. Hostel Stayokay occupies three buildings right in the middle of this area: the manor house with private rooms for one to six guests, a gatehouse and the group accommodation. The former coach house adjoining the gatehouse is now a café (with a large, sunny terrace), which serves coffee and cake, lunch and speciality beers seven days a week. And every last Thursday evening of the month, there’s live music under the motto ‘Don’t wake the deer’. > Stayokay UtrechtBunnik Rhijnauwenselaan 14B, Bunnik stayokay.com/en

Welcome to de Bijenkorf, Utrecht’s finest department store New open in premium department store de Bijenkorf: luxury leather goods and cosmetics department with exclusive brands such as Chloé, Céline, Isabel Marant, NARS and Charlotte Tilbury. Sint Jacobsstraat 1A, Utrecht city centre For opening hours, more information and other store locations: deBijenkorf.nl/international