MAG Utrecht #34: May & June 2022 by magutrecht

MAY & JUNE 2022

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

EXHIBITION, GATHERINGS, ONLINE PUBLICATIONS AND SYMPOSIUM

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Much to do in May and June We have an amazing program off performances for non dutch speakers. Hope to see you in our Stadsschouwburg Utrecht again. Hold Your Horses is an acrobatic dance concert about the desire to hold on to something or someone | May 10 In ‘Double Murder’ by Hofesh Shechter Company you see the staggering work ‘Clowns’ and ‘The fix’. Modern dance at its very best! | May 17

Utrecht. Until 22 May 2022

Immerse yourself in bustling Havana with the dazzling dance show ‘Soy de Cuba’ | May 23

OPENING HOURS:

Peeping Tom creates cinematic settings in ‘DIPTYCH The missing door & The lost room’ in which dancers battle with themselves and their environment | Jun 1

Wednesdays-Sundays 13-19hrs Symposium: 20-21 May 2022

No Linear Fucking Time is an exhibition

This ‘A bite at the Opera’ offers culinary music theatre: a three-course menu and singing in restaurant Zindering | Jun 5

with gatherings, online publications and a symposium that unsettle dominant temporalities and model alternate forms of livable time. As part of the exhibition, Vibeke Mascini’s artwork Ray can be viewed in St. Catherine’s Cathedral, Utrecht.

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Utrecht Hip-hop company IRC organizes Support your Culture: a unique dance battle with both Dutch and international dancers of the highest level | Jun 5 In ‘Sudden and Suspended’, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 presents Johan Ingers much acclaimed ‘IMPASSE’, but also new work by Edward Clug, among others | Jun 13

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Photography Jurjen Drenth

Happy birthday Utrecht On 2 June 1122, Emperor Hendrik V granted the people of Utrecht town privileges, officially making Utrecht almost the first city to be established in the Netherlands. ‘Our’ anniversary will be celebrated in style with a programme compiled specially for and by the people of Utrecht. All kinds of events will be organised from the beginning of June until the end of November. So make sure to check out utrecht900.nl and pick your favourites. May and June also mark the comeback of the outdoor festivals we all missed so much in the last two years. Grab a drink and a bite to eat while listening to live music at cultural hubs De Havenloods and Hof van Cartesius, or watch a theatre performance by a local artist during the Lepeltje Lepeltje festival in Park Lepelenburg. There’s plenty of choice, so enjoy!

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What’s happening? May & June

MUST-DO

THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

OPEN AIR ART

Railway workers

A lot of murals in Utrecht are named after the street, neighbourhood or place where they are painted. In two sidestreets of Tweede Daalsedijk Meidoornstraat and Goudsbloem straat - you can see murals of old train carriages, painted by the Verfdokter. They refer to the adjacent Werkspoorfabriek, a factory where train carriages were built for the Dutch national railways between 1913 and 1972. In those days, almost three-quarters of the residents of both streets worked in the factory. > Meidoornstraat and Goudsbloemstraat

Bach festival

In May, the Netherlands Bach Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a festival weekend. Some of the highlights: on Friday, Adrian Schvarzstein will perform a circus-like show with musicians and audience to one of Bach’s cantates. On Saturday, Shunske Sato will lead the ensemble into an improvised jam battle with violinist Tim Kliphuis and his trio. The line between the genres will fade; after all, Bach is not entirely sacred. On Sunday, the Swiss conductor, organist, composer and improvisor Rudolf Lutz will conjure up a festive finale. > 20, 21 and 22 May, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl/ bachfestival

Photography Coen van de Broek/Unsplash, Simon van Boxtel, Edwin van Wanrooij, Jelle Verhoeks

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LET’S CELEBRATE!

Photography Coen van de Broek/Unsplash, Simon van Boxtel, Edwin van Wanrooij, Jelle Verhoeks

Utrecht 900

Starting on 2 June, we will be celebrating Utrecht’s 900th anniversary. On 2 June 1122, Emperor Hendrik V granted the people of Utrecht town privileges, officially making Utrecht almost the first city to be established in the Netherlands. ‘Our’ anniversary will be celebrated in style with a programme compiled specially for and by the people of Utrecht. To give you an idea: during the World Language Walks of Utrecht Ontmoet, Dutch-speaking and non-Dutch speaking people get to know each other and the language better. The exhibition Water! Friend or enemy? in Het Utrechts Archief will tell you how the residents of Utrecht have been using and fighting the water for centuries. There also are intimate performances in living rooms, organised by Future Citizens Next Door. Check the full programme online. > from 2 June, various locations utrecht900.nl

OUT AND ABOUT

Vuelta + Arte

This summer, Utrecht will be dominated by the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta and the culture of Spain. To get into the Vuelta mood, you can join the artist in residence platform Witte Rook on 17 June for a bike tour along all kinds of cultural hotspots and listen to lectures that focus on the connection between Dutch and Spanish art and culture. On 18 and 19 June, the bike tour continues in the other Vuelta cities of Breda and Den Bosch. > 17 June, starting point to be announced witterook.nu

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What’s happening? HIDDEN GEM

De Ster sawmill

The space outside the characteristic sawmill De Ster in Lombok is perfect for holding small-scale festivals and traditional markets. On 14 May, there’s a market selling all kinds of wood products, on Ascension Day they are hosting the first flea market to be run by and for children, and on 11 June, you can visit the Beer and Cider festival. If you’re a local maker or a musician looking for a podium, or if you’ve got plans for an event and think that the sawmill or timber yard would be a good venue, get in touch via cultuur@molendester.nu. > Molenpark 3 molendester.nu

MUST-SEE

It’s become a tradition in Máximapark: every year, Cultuur19 invites professional and novice dance companies to give performances among the impressive works of art in this gigantic park in Leidsche Rijn. On Sunday 22 May, you can choose one of two routes through the park and see the dancers and the works of art. The routes start at the Observatory (next to park restaurant Anafora) at 11.00, 13.30 and 15.00. It’s free to join in, but donations are appreciated. > 22 May, Máximapark zingendebeelden.nl

Photography Hilde Werner, Jurjen Drenth, Robert Oostenbroek

Singing sculptures

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NEW IN TOWN

Paleis Lofen

On 2 June 1122, Emperor Hendrik V granted the people of Utrecht town privileges from his palace called ‘Lofen’. The palace burnt down in 1253, but the remains are still located in cellars under buildings between Domplein and the Vismarkt. They haven’t been accessible for decades, but that will change soon. Starting from 2 June, you can visit the ‘birthplace’ of the city. It’s a perfect place to learn more about Utrecht’s 900th birthday and 2,000 years of history of the Domplein and its surroundings: from the Romans, the glorious Middle Ages to contemporary history. > from 2 June, Paleis Lofen paleislofen.nl

May & June

LOCAL FAVOURITE

Photography Hilde Werner, Jurjen Drenth, Robert Oostenbroek

Blue Bar1

The term ‘blue economy’ refers to the sustainable use of natural resources in the oceans. That is also the starting point of Blue Bar1, the new restaurant of Katy Elst and Ron Okhuisen, also owners of restaurant Goesting. Their suppliers are pioneers in sustainable seaweed cultivation, fishing, aquaculture and blue farming and the products mainly come from their own land and water. Shrimp croquettes, Zeeland seaweed burgers, bisque, bitterballen, North Sea fish, crustaceans and shellfish: the menu is full of snacks and comfort food. And fine wines, of course. > Donkere Gaard 2 bluebar1.nl

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SPOTLIGHT

A route around

Haarzuilens A WALK PAST ORCHARDS, A CASTLE AND A PRETTY VILLAGE. THIS ROUTE AROUND HAARZUILENS TAKES YOU PAST NATURE AND HISTORY, ENDING AT A TRADITIONAL INN. By Sarah-Mie Luyckx De Haar Castle

Photography Kasteel de Haar

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on’t be put off by the estate, complete with a starting point of this castle, a picturesque village route! Geertjes Hoeve 1 and surrounding farmland. (where seasoned city Start your walk right behind dwellers can get a taste of Geertjes Hoeve, on a rough rural life) is path edged with sometimes a high hedgerows hive of activity. between open AS SO OFTEN But as so often meadows. You WITH DUTCH with Dutch pass a footpaths, a few traditional FOOTPATHS, minutes later YOU FIND YOURSELF orchard with tall you find yourself fruit trees, IN GLORIOUS in glorious giving a ISOLATION A FEW stunning display isolation. MINUTES LATER This varied, of blossom in 7-kilometre the spring. route around Lovers of Haarzuilens cuts through cultural heritage will also be beautiful Utrecht happy. If you look carefully, countryside to the northyou’ll see a lonely turret west of the city, just 30 rising in the distance: the minutes from the city centre remnants of Den Ham castle 2 in Vleuten, built in the by bike. An ancient country

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SPOTLIGHT

Parkbos de Haar 5 , just a kilometre further along, is more recent. Seven years ago, some 70,000 trees were planted here, mainly native species such as oaks, chestnuts and lime trees. There are also a few American swamp cypresses with their roots in the water for a more exotic touch. It will take another 15 years or so before it’s a real forest, but Ha m

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The current De Haar castle 4 , built on the site of the original Mediaeval castle, was built in the 20th century. The architect was Pierre Cuypers, who also did drawings for Amsterdam Centraal Station and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This Catholic master builder admired the splendour of Roman Catholic ecclesiastical architecture and was particularly inspired by the ornate French Gothic cathedrals. You could say that De Haar castle with all its towers and Mediaeval appearance (commissioned by Baron Van Zuylen van Nijevelt) is a little over-thetop. But it has its own fairy tale charm. And - fun fact - in the 1960s, this luxury castle

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was a popular stop-over for the international jet set, including the likes of Roger Moore, Brigitte Bardot and Coco Chanel. These days, ordinary people can pay to visit the castle and gardens every day of the week.

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Middle Ages and sadly destroyed in the late 19th century. A special bridge 3 shows that you’re approaching De Haar castle. Crossing this bridge, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was built from logs and branches. But it’s 100% concrete. And it’s an official monument: designed a little more than 100 years ago by the famous Utrecht landscape architect Hendrik Copijn to link Noorderpark (now a golf course) and Zuiderpark (part of the castle).

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village of Haarzuilens

the peace, wide views and is willing, this is a great place water still make it a pleasant for a picnic, sitting between place to walk. It’s mainly the fragile trunks of this huge thanks to the Society for the new orchard. Preservation of Nature in the If the sun doesn’t show its Netherlands (Natuur face, try the neighbouring monumenten), which has village of Haarzuilens 7 . managed the Haarzuilens It was built at the same time estate since the turn of the as the castle and has a high century. This organisation, Disney factor, with cute little which planted the Parkbos in houses with red-and-white the style of the castle shutters. These are the gardens, also planted flowers colours of the aristocratic and shrubs that would family who had the village breathe new life into the built on its current site. The original fauna. It original village seems to have was to the west, worked. Birds but had to be like the sedge demolished THE VILLAGE warbler and because it was HAS A HIGH chiffchaff have ‘in the way’. DISNEY-FACTOR, been spotted in The WITH CUTE LITTLE traditional early spring. HOUSES WITH ’t Wapen van PERFECT Haarzuylen inn RED-AND-WHITE 8 is on the PICNIC SHUTTERS So is this route shady village idyllic from start green, and to finish? Toetje Unfortunately not. Once restaurant 9 , with more you’ve crossed ‘Klein lunch options, is a bit further Limburg’, the northernmost along. And then you’re almost part of the castle park, you back where you started on follow the relatively busy Thematerweg, where you can Ockhuizerweg, where you bring your walk to a pleasant sometimes have to dive into conclusion at Geertjes Hoeve the verge to avoid serious or Gasterij Wielrevelt 10 . injury! But before you know A modern location, named it, you’re back in the Forest after the adjacent meadows, Ranger’s Orchard 6 . This bursting with thousands of was also planted by wild flowers in the spring. Natuurmonumenten, on a spot where fruit trees have > Find more information about always grown. If the weather the route on routesinutrecht.nl

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THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITES

Q&A WITH ANNE NIJS By Wieneke van Koppen

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As an urban ecologist, Anne Nijs has made it her mission to bring nature and biodiversity closer to the people of Utrecht. Her most famous project is probably the ‘fish doorbell’, which helps fish to reach their breeding grounds more smoothly. The bell also gives citizens a glimpse of the mysterious underwater world in the canals of Utrecht via a live camera (go to visdeurbel.nl to check it out). Unsuspecting passers-by would be forgiven for thinking that the project is a jolly publicity stunt. But for a lot of fish, this doorbell decides whether or not they can breed. The live camera on the doorbell also enables researchers to study the species of fish in the canals. Like the fish doorbell, the Big 30 of the Municipality of Utrecht is a lighthearted, but very effective campaign, says Nijs. Although you won’t see leopards prowling through the alleyways of Utrecht, there’s definitely a chance of seeing deer, common noctules, kingfishers or crested newts. These animals are monitored via the Big 30 list and protected for the sake of biodiversity. Anne Nijs explains just how important projects like these are. ‘If you show people what’s going on, they feel responsible and motivated to do something for urban nature.’ Nijs tells us about the best places in the city to spot the animals in the Big 30. With a bit of luck, of course.

Photography Ruben Drenth, Juri Hiensch

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Ring the doorbell ‘I’m not only suggesting this spot because of the doorbell, but because it’s a lovely location. You can sit here on the duckboard of Het Muzieklokaal or the public steps on the waterside you watch visdeurbel.nl on your phone or whatever, you can see what’s going on underwater too. You never know, you may see an eel swim by, or a grebe fishing or a huge pike.’

Wall plants ‘Zwarte Water near Lauwerecht gets its name from the dark peatiness of the water. You could also assume that it is named after black spleenwort, a rare variety of fern that grows here. The great thing about plants, including these type of ferns, is that they can pop up in other places too.’

Cool spot ‘I like the relaxed atmospehere of the Ping Pong Club. It looks cool outside and in, the old building, the railway line and the derelict land around it. Like all land that’s been left to grow wild, this land is really important to Utrecht. All kinds of flowers grow here and attract wild bees.’

Pigeons beware! ‘Although the skate track on Jaarbeursplein is one of the least natural places you could imagine, you do find nature here. There are newts in the water tank on the square and if

you look carefully in the right season, you’ll see the larvae of the emperor dragonfly in there too. And you might even spot a bird of prey. There’s a nesting box for peregrine falcons on top of the town hall. Pigeons beware: they are the fastest bird in the world when they dive, and pigeons are their favourite food.’

Crevice plants ‘Zwaansteeg near Springweg is an oasis of tranquillity and a great place to see some special crevice plants: plants that grow on or between paving stones, or in wall crevices. The deadly nightshade in Jacobsgasthuissteeg is a good example. It’s very poisonous and you really shouldn’t try the berries. It’s also called Belladonna because women used to drop the sap from the plant into their eyes to dilate their pupils and look more beautiful. It can make you really ill, so don’t try this at home!’

Bees and bats ‘Beatrixpark is not only a perfect spot for a picnic, it’s also a perfect place for lots of unusual natural species, in and around the old defence structures of the Hollandse Waterlinie. You’ll find all kinds of wild bees hiding in the open sand of the slopes. And if you come here at dusk, you’ll often see some special species of bats flitting around. If you’re really lucky, you might even see a European polecat.’

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Photography Ruben Drenth, Juri Hiensch

Ping Pong Club

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RAISE YOUR GLASS

LEPELTJE LEPELTJE At last: this cultural food festival will be visiting Park Lepelenburg again in late June. Grab something to eat and drink from one the food trucks, find a place on the grass, and sit back and enjoy the tunes of the musicians and DJs. There’s an extensive programme that will keep the kids entertained as well. > 24 to 26 June, Park Lepelenburg lepeltje-lepeltje.com/ utrecht

Or try Festival Trek Food, drinks, music and theatre

Fonteyn Festival Wine, food and music > 20 to 22 May, Janskerkhof

Photography Michiel Ton

> 2 to 6 June, Griftpark

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Photography Michiel Ton

THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE TEMPERATURES ARE RISING, SO PICK A SPOT ON THE ARTSY OUTDOOR TERRACE OF DE NIJVERHEID, GO TO A PERFORMANCE BY A TOP-CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DURING SPRING, OR HEAD TO A LIVE GIG AT CULTURAL HUB VECHTCLUB.

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Festivals, theatre, music & more

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CREATIVE PARTY

HOF DER ZOTHEID

After five long years of building work, the Hof van Cartesius, the circular hotspot for creative, sustainable entrepreneurs, is finally ready. A memorable moment that will be celebrated with a festival packed with live performances, (video) installations, open studios and workshops. Relax on the new roof-top terrace, wander around the Hof gardens, get to know the entrepreneurs and let your hair down to the sounds of local talent. > 18 June, Hof van Cartesius hofvancartesius.nl

FIERY IMPROVISATIONS

UJAZZFEST

FESTIVE SHOWCASE

HAVENLOODS CULTUURFESTIVAL Get to know the more than hundred artists and cultural entrepreneurs of De Havenloods on 13 and 14 May. This cultural breeding ground will open its doors to the public with a weekend full of fun stuff to do. During the day, you can check out the work spaces of the entrepreneurs and there’s art, literature, dance, workshops, live music, drinks and street food to enjoy. In the evening, you can dance to experimental techno and electro. > 13 and 14 May, De Havenloods dehavenloodsutrecht.nl

On Saturday 14 May, the Utrechtse Muziekschool (DUMS) on Domplein lives and breathes jazz. There’s a free programme with a 30-strong close harmony jazz ensemble led by the famous jazz vocalist Henk Kraaijeveld in the afternoon. In the evening, you can listen to the HKU big band, the Dick de Graaf Quartet, the fiery improvisations of the Undercurrent Orchestra and a mix of sax and percussion by Artvark & Drums United. > 14 May, DUMS ujazz.nl/ujazzfest-2022

Photography Lenny Oosterwijk, Linde Dorenbos

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FREEDOM FOR ALL

LIBERATION FESTIVAL

Festivals & Events

Unfortunately, day-to-day reality is that peace and freedom are by no means our given right. This is why it’s so important to stand side by side for freedom. Come to the free Bevrijdingsfestival Utrecht on Thursday 5 May and show your solidarity. This year, the festival is back where it belongs: in Park Transwijk. Come to the park with your friends for live music, a drink and a bite to eat and lively discussions. > 5 May, Park Transwijk bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl

BACK TO THE ROOTS

Photography Lenny Oosterwijk, Linde Dorenbos

DUTCH HARP FESTIVAL Festival founder and top-harpist Remy van Kesteren introduces you to the world’s most exciting, colourful, versatile and experimental harpists. Although the main focus is on young makers, the future of (harp) music and the DHF World Harp Competition, this year will also explore the origins of the harp. All kinds of harp-like instruments, such as the Rwandan inanga and the qanun, will show you the route taken by the harp along the Nile to the North African tambura, played by the famous Egyptian ensemble Mazaher. > 7 and 8 May, TivoliVredenburg harpfestival.nl

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> from 3 June, De Nijverheid denijverheid.org

NEW TRADITION

UTRECHT BLAAST BUITEN It’s recently become somewhat of a tradition: various open-air concerts in the centre of town, where you can listen to the sounds of countless concert bands based in the city. This edition will obviously revolve around Utrecht’s 900th anniversary. > 4 and 5 June, various locations zimihc.nl/agenda/utrechtblaast-buiten-2022

CITYWIDE QUEST

DE UTRECHTSE STADSMUZIKANTEN An indie band from Overvecht, a rapper from Hoograven, a singersongwriter from Lombok or a DJ from Leidsche Rijn: De Utrechtse Stadsmuzikanten goes on a citywide quest for budding musical talent. Bands and musicians will compete in ten preliminary rounds in ten different districts. The winners will get to perform at various Utrecht 900 events this summer. Admission to the preliminary rounds is free. > various dates in May, various locations deutrechtsestads muzikanten.nl

Photography Koen Peters, Anna van Kooij, Michel Swart, Jacek Dylag/Unsplash, Jelmer de Haas

Getting bored is not an option this summer! Starting in early June, the large and sunny outdoor terrace of cultural hub De Nijverheid will be open again. Pick a spot on the waterfront between the large art installations of open-air exhibition KunstKoers, check out the exhibitions in Kunsthal Kloof and EXboot, listen to live music, have a drink an grab a bite to eat from the kitchen of Peuzel. During the opening weekend (3, 4 and 5 June) you can even get a haircut at The Haircut Sessions.

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BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL

UTRECHT CANAL PRIDE

Photography Koen Peters, Anna van Kooij, Michel Swart, Jacek Dylag/Unsplash, Jelmer de Haas

The annual ‘Pride Month’, in which all kinds of LGBTI+ events are organized throughout the world, opens here on Saturday 4 June with Utrecht Canal Pride, a floating parade along Oudegracht. The boat parade starts in the afternoon and celebrations continue long into the night with street parties and after-parties. > 4 June, various locations utrechtpride.nl

FOR EVERYONE

TWEETAKT

MEET LOCAL TALENT

NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVALS Get to know the cultural talent from the Kanaleneiland and Hoograven districts. On 12 June, a stage will be erected in Kanaleneiland district along the water of Merwedekanaal, and on 25 June there will be all kinds of dance, music, theatre and other kinds of performances in the Tolsteeg park. > 12 (Kanaleneiland) and 25 June (Hoograven) culturelezondagen.nl

Head to the festival square on Neude for intimate theatre, danceable acts and good food and drinks, or to the other festival heart on the fortress island of Ruigenhoek, just outside town. The best thing about Tweetakt is that it has an extensive programme for people who don’t speak or understand Dutch. You can find these shows with the LNP-filter on the website. The music evenings, parties, fine arts at Fort Ruigenhoek, and dance performances are also part of this programme. > from 25 June, various locations tweetakt.nl/en

22 MAG Utrecht — May/Jun 2022 There will be light Theatre maker Julian Hetzel is making a radical gesture: he’s going to give one person F 15,000 from his own cultural funding. The money is an invitation to escape the world of needs and enter the world of desires. Anyone can apply. An alternative committee, consisting of homeless people, will select the chosen one. The audience is invited to explore an artificial beach in MENU (a former bike depot), follow the interview process or even apply.

5x SPRING

THE INTERNATIONAL SPRING PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE A PROGRAMME OF OVER TWENTY EXPERIMENTAL, CONTEMPORARY, RAW, PROVOCATIVE AND POLITICALLY CRITICAL PERFORMANCES IN VARIOUS THEATRES AND PUBLIC SPACES. ALL OF THE ACTS ARE SUITABLE FOR NON-DUTCH SPEAKING AUDIENCES. HERE ARE OUR FIVE TOP TIPS. > 12 to 21 May, various locations springutrecht.nl

Photography Nosh Neneh, Willem Popelier, Nora Lezano, Karin Jonkers, Tom Durden

> 12, 15, 17 until 21, MENU

Eros

Photography Nosh Neneh, Willem Popelier, Nora Lezano, Karin Jonkers, Tom Durden

> 12 and 13 May, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht

> 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 May, Loods Locomotiefstraat

Dronude

This project portrays a tasteful return to nudity. In a choreography by Wojciech Grudzinski, hundreds of naked people pose in iconic spots around the city centre. A drone records the spectacle from the air. The enormous drone photos, showing mankind and city in all their glory, are on display in the foyer of the city theatre. > 12 to 21 May, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht

The NarcoSexuals

In his latest work, Dries Verhoeven explores the ins and outs of sexual drug use, a phenomenon that is gaining ground mainly among gay men. After forty years of gay liberation, we are now on the verge of a ‘narco-sexual revolution’, which is largely hidden from the outside world. What drives people to be willing to put their lives in the balance? You can watch this live installation for as long as you want. A new group is admitted every half hour. Minimum age of 16 years. > 12 to 15 May, and 18 to 21 May, Ping Pong Club

CULTURE

Fuck me

The Argentine choreographer and dancer Marina Otero ruined her body with dance. While in hospital being treated for a serious back injury, she asked five male dancers to continue her work. They do everything on stage that she is no longer able to do. Otero directs them, swears at them and loves them, while the men dance out the story of her life.

Everyone is basically sensual, but shame and doubt often affect the way we see our bodies. In this new production by Schweigman&, six dancers go in search of their sensuality. They’re done with taboos and clichés and are prepared to make a statement. Accompanied by drums and percussion by Frank Rosaly and Katherina Bornefeld (The EX).

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THE 5TH: PRESS PLAY This performance is everything you enjoy on a Friday evening, but regret on a Saturday morning: it’s packed with fist pumps, overly loud music and a few nutters going wild. HET MUZIEKLOKAAL: HER SOLILOQUY In this tango opera, soprano/actor Isabel Pronk is fearless, sensual, powerful and vulnerable as she sings about love, ambition, her place in society and loss.

5x Theatre in cafés

YOUR TABLE SUDDENLY BECOMES A STAGE AND THAT OBNOXIOUS LOCAL TURNS OUT TO BE AN ACTOR: YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS, DANCERS AND MUSICIANS SURPRISE YOU WITH INTIMATE PERFORMANCES WHILE YOU SIT UNSUSPECTINGLY AT THE BAR WITH DRINK. > 30 April, 7 and 21 May, 4 June, various locations cafetheaterfestival.nl/en

KLEIN BERLIJN: THE BEAR IN THE ROOM Physical performance, song and a cinematic soundscape transport you to an absurdist world where people celebrate feeling uncomfortable and look straight into the jaws of ‘the bear in the room’. CAFÉ VOORTUIN: TRASHED MY TITLE Glitter and glamour, music for shaking your booty and over-the-top grooves would be the best way to describe the performance, levity and party spirit (the essence of the trash-culture) of this show. MEVROUW DUDOK: CHARLOTTE, KALEIDOSKOP Goethe’s ground-breaking novel Die Leiden des jungen Werthers is all about Werther’s massive crush on Charlotte. Using song and drama, this performance lets the spotlight shine on her for once.

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Movies

CineMusic: White Riot

New! ‘Parisian’ movie theatre

In April, a new movie theatre opened its doors in Slachtstraat. Here, the owner of Springhaver and the Louis Hartlooper Complex established the Slachtstraat Filmtheater, a movie theatre with a ‘Parisian’ look and feel. Head here for art house films, a drink and a bite to eat. > Slachtstraat 5 slachtstraat.nl/en

In the late 1970s, a group of music lovers manages to create Britain’s largest antiracism movement, together with The Clash and other punk bands. What starts as a rather obscure and local initiative, turns into a national movement that gets huge demonstrations and concerts off the ground. A bit like Woodstock meets the March on Washington, in English punk style. > 19 May, Hoogt on Tour in Parel van Zuilen hoogtontour.nl

Top tip

Special screenings

At the special Language No Problem (LNP) screenings in Springhaver, you can watch the best foreign language films with English subtitles. The selection for this programme is not random; Springhaver will always choose a film they feel is a must-see for everyone. Check the programme on springhaver.nl/en. > Springweg 50 springhaver.nl/en

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PASSIONATE

SOY DE CUBA

Theatre

A touch of the South American temperament in Utrecht: prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant Havana life with this troupe of dancers and six-strong live band. They combine classical Cuban dances like salsa, mambo and rumba with modern variants like street dance, to tell a romantic love story. > 23 May, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

Photography Philippe Fretault, Gerrit Schreurs, Tod MacDonald

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SHARP CONTRAST

DOUBLE MURDER

CULTURE

The New York Times called the Israeli/ British choreographer Hofesh Shechter ‘one of the British dance scene’s hottest properties’. In the diptych Double Murder, you see his work Clowns, a succession of lanky trudging steps with arms waving around, blood-thirsty murders and festive folklore dances intended as a bitter commentary on the emotional desensitisation to global violence. It is in sharp contrast to his new work, The Fix, which has a more reflective, poetic character. > 17 May, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

CONTINUAL SEARCH

CHASING THE BLANK The men from Fractal Collective have joined forces with dancers Aissa Kraayenbrink and Barbara Minacori in their search for the essence of our existence. They embrace each other’s movement language and the contrast between male and female energy. How can Conni and Zino soften their acrobatic movements? And how can Aissa and Barbara match the physical strength of the b-boys without compromising their own strength? BODILY SOUNDS

Photography Philippe Fretault, Gerrit Schreurs, Tod MacDonald

KIKKER INTRODUCES: GUT GUT is the working title of an artistic production study being conducted by the Dutch-Iranian sociologist and artist Diane Mahín. One question overarches her series of performances: what would the world look like if people were turned inside out, and what would happen if our anatomical insides were in charge of day-to-day life? To answer these questions, the performer amplifies the rumblings of her own guts, rather than those of the audience as she did in previous shows. > 10 and 11 May, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

> 22 June, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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This mini music festival is a melting pot of new sounds by up-and-coming musical pioneers. Trio SonCe combines vocals, cello, unusual instruments such as the duduk (an Armenian flute) and modular synthesisers. The Catching Cultures Orchestra includes musicians who have fled their native countries (including Syria, Sudan and Eritrea) and amateur and professional musicians from Utrecht. Catching Cultures Orchestra

> 8 May, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

CUT_

Let the hypnotic beats of the Amsterdam electronic duo CUT_ transport you into an intimate world of failed love and vulnerability. The duo’s music is clearly inspired by bands like Massive Attack, Flume, JamieXX and MØ.

Podiumdorst

If it’s new music from the indie, DIY, slowcore, folk and noise scene you’re after, look no further than Vechtclub, the creative hub on Europalaan. Local, national and international acts from niche music scenes will play live sets during the Podiumdorst evenings. On 2 May, it’s Homemade Empire, Lo/now and Honingbeer, on 23 May, you’ll see I am Oak and Immen, on 6 June, The Fire Harvest and TBA will be on stage, and on 20 June, it’s the turn of Thistle Sifter and Giobi Quendas. > 2 and 23 May, 6 and 20 June, Vechtclub vechtclub.nl

Photography Noa Schouten, Juri Hiensch, Tom Bergman, Anna van Kooij

> 3 June, De Helling dehelling.nl

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Annabel Schouten

CULTURE

Music

Photography Noa Schouten, Juri Hiensch, Tom Bergman, Anna van Kooij

Music

Gaudeamus Terrapolis

This brand new concert series for adventurous, multidisciplinary performances gives the stage to young makers from Utrecht and far beyond. What they have in common? They don’t care about genres and like to redefine the whole idea of what music and a musical performance could be. In this first edition, sound artists Annabel Schouten, Gemma Luz Bosch and Mees Siderius bring sound and space together in a playful open-air performance, Soheil Shayesteh combines his violin and kamancheh with live electronics and visuals, and Lisa and the F.I.X. bring folk, synthpop and prog rock. > 21 May, De Nijverheid gaudeamus.nl/en

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CORAL, cutout, digital print on archival paper, 2020

AES+F, Inverso Mundus (2015)

EDITED IMAGES

AMIE DICKE

The area of Amelisweerd is one of the favourite hangouts for taking a nature walk, but there’s another reason to go there: the solo exhibition of artist Amie Dicke. Until 2026, Centraal Museum will be organising exhibitions here, and Dicke will get the ball rolling. Images from fashion magazines, newspaper clippings and pages from art monographs are the source material for her work. She then carefully edits them to expose the messages that lie beneath the surfaces of the images we encounter on a daily basis. > until 21 August, Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd landhuisoudamelisweerd.nl

Exhibitions & Museums

IN SEARCH OF BALANCE

> From 2 June, Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl

Photography Jan-Kees Steenman,

THE HEALTHY CITY

For many years, Utrecht, the first major Mediaeval city in the Netherlands with clear roots in the Roman and early Mediaeval period, led the way in terms of urban living, architecture and building. After 900 years, leading a healthy life in a city that continues to expand is still high on Utrecht’s social agenda. In this exhibition, it soon becomes clear that the balance between humans and their environment is, was and will always be, a vital aspect of healthy urban living.

SYMBIOSIS

GARDENING

EROTICISM AS A LIFE FORCE

COME ALIVE

The coronavirus pandemic caused an existential crisis. Many of us were happy to retreat into our safe cocoons, while what we actually needed was other people to rekindle our life force. In the former melting room of the Mint building, where they used to produce coins, 45 artists use our sense of touch, sight, smell and hearing to help our bodies rediscover their voice. For example, the film Inverso Mundus by the AES + F artists cooperative turns our world upside down, and the artist Eli Joteva spent hours in a state-of-the-art MRI scanner gaining insight into what actually goes on inside our bodies. > from 3 June, Het Nieuwe Muntgebouw come-alive.nl

INSPIRING STORIES

WOMEN WHO BREAK DOWN WALLS

In the 16th century, Spaniards dominated the city from a fortress on. When they left, Utrecht residents feared a new enemy would take up residence there. They wanted the castle demolished, but no one dared to do it. Except for Trijn van Leemput and a group of other women. Armed with pickaxes and hammers, they started demolishing it. Inspired by Trijn, writer and researcher Véronique Konings interviewed ten women from Utrecht who figuratively break down walls in society. > from 1 June, Volksbuurtmuseum volksbuurtmuseum.nl

This is a bit different from gardening in your own garden. Nestling between the trees, ponds and flowers in the beautiful Amelisweerd woods and Oud Amelisweerd country house, you’ll find works of art and sensory experiences designed to show the contrasts and parallels between nature and technology. What happens when you stop focusing on humans, and give nonhumans a voice? GARDENING explores questions like this by using art and design to make the relationship between man and nature tangible. > from June, Amelisweerd gardening.nu creativecodingutrecht.nl

CULTURE

Photography Jan-Kees Steenman,

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BUURMAN’S KEUKENPARADE In which country is it okay to slurp at the table? What do forgotten vegetables taste like? Is dragon fruit really dangerous? On a stage that represents a melting pot of smells, colours and flavours, two dancers go on a voyage of discovery through world cuisine. They come across all kinds of dishes, all saying something about the people who live in their country of origin. Suitable for all ages. > 8 May, Podium Sprits in ZIMIHC Theater Zuilen podiumsprits.nl

FRIENDSHIP

VAARWEL

This expressive musical theatre production is based on the children’s book The Storm Whale by Benji Davies, which explores the friendship between a lonely boy and a small whale that washes up on the beach. It’s about making friends and saying goodbye, about yearning for something and missing people. Suitable for age 2 and above. > 25 May, Podium Sprits in ZIMIHC Theater Zuilen podiumsprits.nl

ETERNAL FAME?

Four dancers, a piano, violin and vocals celebrate the short shelf life of eternal fame. Because in the greater scheme of things, we are actually very small and insignificant. Not true! So we turn ourselves into stars. We give speeches, put ourselves on pedestals and reward each other with honours, medals and trophies. We are constantly competing with each other and calling ourselves ‘winners’. But no matter how hard we try, we will always be insignificant beings in an formidable universe. > 7 May, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

Photography Esther de Boer, Moon Saris, Hans Gerritsen

DE TROOSTPRIJS

CULTURE

Photography Esther de Boer, Moon Saris, Hans Gerritsen

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Kids

TAP OR TANGO

JA! NEE! OLÉ! Somewhere in a tiny grey house, you can hear ‘YES!’ and then ‘NO!’ The lady of the house wants to dance with her husband. Olé! But he just wants to read, so he’s turned her down. This expressive show for children of 3 and above is about a journey made by two people who are very different, but love each other a lot. So will it be ‘YES!’ or ‘NO!’? Or perhaps a bit of both? > 12 June, Jeugdtheater aan het Kanaal jeugdtheateraanhetkanaal.nl

FOR THE COOL KIDS

MY FIRST FESTIVAL TikTok challenges, dancing and singing together with Stefania, MEAU, Quique and Bente, sing alongs, theatre performances, glitter tattoos and a real-life Mario Kart course: on 4 May the whole of TivoliVredenburg is one big playground for kids of all ages. And ok, maybe their parents can come too. > 4 May, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

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SHOPPING

5x Dom tower THE CITY’S BIGGEST ATTRACTION HAS BEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR A LONG TIME ALREADY. FORTUNATELY, THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS FOR SALE THAT SHOW THE DOM IN ALL ITS GLORY. ALL MADE LOCALLY, OF COURSE.

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FOR YOUR SANDPIT

STUDIO JOOST GIJZEL As the owner of a locally driven design studio, Joost Gijzel sees the city as a playground. Many of his designs are connected with the immediate surroundings. Inspired by the Scandinavian design school, his style is clean and simple. This sand mould was 3D-printed using bioplastic made from cornflour and is available in various colours. So you know what you will be doing this summer: building Dom towers made of sand. studiojoostgijzel.nl

BAKE-OFF

DOM SHAPE Get yourself a baking mold in the shape of the Dom tower, so you can bake a cake to celebrate the 900th birthday of the city. The mold was made by Domvorm Creative Studio, a design studio with a fresh take on food design. Their vision: not only the taste of the food is important, but the design also contributes to the culinary experience. Check their website for tasty Dom tower cake recipes. blikopdedom.nl

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SHOPPING

SKYLINE

ROSES ARE RED

What’s nicer than receiving a surprise in the post? All Roses are Red-products, founded ten years ago by Roos Kluvers, fit through the letterbox. She started with illustrations, produced as cards in small batches, but she now makes Dom towers in all shapes and sizes: cut from wood on a stand, as cookie molds and as window stickers made of static window film. They are glue-free, easy to remove and reusable. rooskluvers.nl

GIVE YOUR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER A LOCAL TOUCH

Where to buy? All products are available at the store of the Tourist Information Centre on Domplein. You can also order them online: utrecht-winkel.nl.

HANDMADE

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FAIR SOCKS

LUCAS VAN HAPERT Do you want to walk around Utrecht style? That’s possible with Lucas van Hapert’s socks. He works with a company that adheres to the rules of the Fair Wear Foundation, an organisation that is concerned with improving working conditions in garment factories. The socks are available in various sizes, colours and patterns. lucasvanhapert.nl

Give your breakfast, lunch or dinner a local touch with the ceramic products made by echtWaar. In the workshop of this foundation, people with distance to the labour market make products they can be proud of. Within a calm and safe environment, they are encouraged to develop their skills and participate actively in society. The handmade plates, cups and pitchers all feature an image of the Dom, drawn by the employees themselves. echtwaar.nl

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10x kids’ walks

Photography Annie Spratt/Unsplash

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN VENTURING OUTSIDE ON A LOVELY, SUNNY DAY? THE UTRECHT REGION HAS PLENTY OF FUN, EDUCATIONAL HIKING TRAILS FOR CHILDREN. SO DUST OFF THOSE SNEAKERS, HIKING BOOTS OR WELLIES – OR GO BAREFOOT – AND GO IN SEARCH OF WOODLAND GNOMES, BECOME A TREE EXPERT OR ENJOY THE VIEW FROM A 25-METRE OBSERVATION TOWER.

EXPLORE

Photography Annie Spratt/Unsplash

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Heidestein sheep trail

BEERSCHOTEN SCAVENGER HUNT

The Beerschoten country estate, close to Utrecht, has a trail that includes a fun scavenger hunt. The information point in a former coach house at Beerschoten country house sells trail guides with miniassignments for kids for just A 1. And behind the pavilion, you’ll find a free sculpture garden with sculptures by Dutch artist Jits Bakker. > start at Paviljoen Beerschoten, De Bilt 2

HEIDESTEIN TREE TRAIL

1.5 kilometres

The tree route on the Heidestein country estate will turn your children into real tree experts. The trail takes you past the numerous species that grow in the grounds: from Scotch pines and larch trees, to conker trees and Douglas firs.

with a trail guide that costs A 1 in the Oostbroek shop, the kids can go into the woods and discover what really happened to the ‘witch’. > start at the Winkeltje van Oostbroek, De Bilt 4

ZEISTERBOS ANIMAL TRAIL

2 or 2.5 kilometres

Zeisterbos is an ancient forest, home to Solomon’s seal, bilberry bushes, rowan trees and various species of honeysuckle. It’s a haven for birds, so with a bit of luck, you might spot a redstart, tawny owl, goldcrest or marsh tit. The Dierenroute (or animal trail, which isn’t marked but they’ll

WITH A BIT OF LUCK, YOU MIGHT SPOT A TAWNY OWL, GOLDCREST OR MARSH TIT

> start at Schaapskooi Heidestein, Zeist 3

OOSTBROEK WITCH TRAIL

1.5 kilometres

A few hundred years ago, an old widow lived on the Oostbroek country estate. People thought she was a witch. Armed

give you a map in the restaurant) takes you past the Barbary sheep pen. On a good day, you may even spot some fallow deer, but if not, the huge bronze deer sculptures won’t let you down. > start at Restaurant ’t Jagershuys, Zeist

Photography Judith Prins/Unsplash, RBT Heuvelrug & Vallei

1 kilometre

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DE KAAP OBSERVATION TOWER

5 kilometres

This isn’t suitable for little ones, but older children will love it: climb the 25-metre tall De Kaap observation tower. The top of the tower gives you a great view of the Utrecht hill ridge. Follow the lanes and forest paths in the Kaapse Bossen to get to the tower.

SOEST GNOME PATH

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> Kaapse Bossen car park, Doorn

1 to 1.5 kilometres

> start at Restaurant ’t Hoogt, Soest 7

HEIDESTEIN SHEEP TRAIL

1.2 kilometres

Signposts with sheep’s heads point the way on this trail for older kids. Questions on sheep signs along the route teach them about the plants and animals that grow and live on Heidestein. The signs change with the seasons, every three months. > start at Schaapskooi Heidestein, Zeist 8

PYRAMID OF AUSTERLITZ

Photography Judith Prins/Unsplash, RBT Heuvelrug & Vallei

4.5 kilometres

It’s a unique sight amidst the predictable Dutch landscape: an enormous pyramid built in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804. You can aim straight for the pyramid from the car park, or take a scenic route such as the Marmontberg trail through the woods and past the pyramid. You can even climb the pyramid: the view from the top is stunning as it was built at the highest point on the Utrecht hill ridge.

GAGELTOCHT KIDS’ TRAIL

4 kilometres

This trail leads to the Gagelbos adventure woods. There are eight challenges along the way, that teach you that it is not simply a forest. It is part of the New Dutch Waterline defence system, a collection of fortresses, bunkers and dykes that used to protect The Netherlands from enemy attack. You still come across bunkers in the Gagelbos. > start at Gagelsteede petting farm, Utrecht 10

STOUTENBURG CHALLENGE TRAIL

1 kilometre

This trail through the woods around Stoutenburg Castle is an exciting hands-on (and feet-on) trail, with featuring a forest telephone, an assault course, a badger’s set and an observation tower. The trail is signposted and there’s an instruction board next to every activity. > start at Koetshuis Stoutenburg, Stoutenburg

> start at the Pyramid of Austerlitz car park, Woudenberg

Gnome path

EXPLORE

The forest around Soest is full of gnomes, going about their business. But what do they do all day? Follow the gnome path and you’ll find out! Kids are given a gnome hat, a knapsack and a Gnome Book at the start, and they’ll meet all kinds of gnomes on the woodland trail, who will tell them exactly what to do.

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TASTE OF INDIA

DE CONCIËRGE/LITTLE WORLD KITCHEN Chef Brechje moved back from India to The Netherlands two years ago, bringing her experience and love of food to De Conciërge. Glorious vegan food in a cosy setting perfectly describes Little World Kitchen. Let it be a sunny day in the little garden or a rainy one in the living room that could just as well be your own - Little World Kitchen makes everyone feel welcome and at home. Don’t forget to take a peek in the kitchen to say ‘hi’ and see where the magic happens. > Vondellaan 72 de-concierge.nl

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5× eat the rainbow By Anita Nánási

EAT & DRINK

EATING VEGAN DOESN’T MEAN THE SAME AS IT DID FIVE YEARS AGO. THESE DAYS, IT’S MORE COLOURFUL, MORE FLAVOURFUL AND MORE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. AND ONE THING IS CERTAIN: THERE ARE PLENTY VEGAN HOTSPOTS IN TOWN!

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PLANT BASED ART

KASVIO RESTAURANT Activism and art is a focus point of the chefs’ life in Kasvio, while they create the best purely plant based dishes. Mari, Martina, Anna and Sascha have been friends for a long time - their history goes back to Oproer, the legendary brewpub at CAB-Rondom. Kasvio has a similar industrial vibe as it is based in Metaal Kathedraal, which is a growing community of artists, makers, food and sustainability. Lunch, brunch, organic wines, craft beers and kombuchas; Kasvio serves delicious, beautifully composed meals in a setting you won’t easily forget. > Rijksstraatweg 20 kasvio.nl

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NORDIC SIMPLICITY

LOAF SOURDOUGH BAKERY Despite it being a bit tucked away, you will still find yourself in a long queue if you here on a Saturday morning. Loaf is exactly what it promises to be: delicious sourdough bread and fresh coffee. All you need, right? Think again. You need those Swedish cinnamon rolls as well. Everything is vegan and organic, and the owners are also committed to going plastic free (so bring your own coffee cup). As love of wine is part of the deal, you can also source some natural wine here. > Samuel van Houtenstraat 10 loafutrecht.nl

Botania Vegan street food > Stadhuisbrug 5

Van Planten 100% plant based > Surinamestraat 5

Copper Branch Burgers, bowls, wraps & more > Steenweg 37

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VEGAN COMFORT

GYS

If you’re looking for the ultimate organic comfort food, Gys is your place. They have everything on the menu that comes to mind on a boring night when you just want to eat ‘junk’. But then the good kind of junk, which is gluten free, vegan or vegetarian. And devine! Kapsalon? Of course. ‘Chicken’ wings? No problem. Burger or tiramisu? Got it! Gys has two locations. My favourite is the one on Amsterdamsestraatweg as the terrace is huge and you can chill surrounded by green, just outside the busy city centre. > Voorstraat 77 and Amsterdamsestraatweg 113 gysutrecht.nl

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SEASONAL

Photography Lian Ilara, Eric Kleinberg

LE JARDIN

Preparing vegan dishes is easy when the supermarket is full of veggies and fruits all year long. But what happens when you only use seasonal ingredients? Well, Le Jardin! At this gem on the quieter corner of Mariaplaats, fish or meat is just a side - the spotlight is always on the vegetables, seasoning and preparation. The dishes are not only plant focused but also seasonal. Obviously, creativity is key in creating the dishes as choices are limited during winter time. > Mariaplaats 42 lejardinutrecht.nl

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5× eat the

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INTERNATIONAL UTRECHT

New Local

the

PATRÍCIA ASSIS FROM PORTUGAL

By Anita Nánási

‘I have a huge mission: I’d like to help foreigners and locals to feel at home in Utrecht. The integration process is not only about creating the facilities for someone who is new to the country. Of course, finding a job and a place to live is key to everyone, but that isn’t enough. People need friends, warmth and someone who invites them for a coffee. This gives people the opportunity to express who they really are. My mission is to break down the socialcultural barriers and provide integration that also considers these personal aspects.

Utrecht is very local. It’s easy to get in touch with someone and to keep the conversation going. In the social sphere, everything still pretty much happens in Dutch. While that is a difficulty, all other aspects to guide an organisation are pretty easy because the city and its people are open to new ideas and collaborations.’

MAKING PEOPLE STAY

‘I studied business administration but my heart lies with social impact, personal development and sustainability. I always dreamt of having my own organisation, becoming a social entrepreneur, working with people. When I arrived in the Netherlands, I shared the hostel with people who were looking for asylum. Those stories really touched me and are still with me. After working in business and traveling I started the project SPEAK Utrecht. It’s a platform that connects local people with migrants, newcomers and asylum seekers by organising language groups and cultural events. Our aim is to provide opportunities for people and newcomers. By developing connections to the city, they will start to feel at home. We believe that being

Photography Jurjen Drenth, Juri Hiensch, Wouter van der Sar

PATRÍCIA CAME A LONG WAY BEFORE FINALLY SETTLING IN UTRECHT. TEN YEARS AGO, SHE MET DUTCH PEOPLE IN CHINA, WHERE SHE STUDIED AT THE TIME. THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND LIFESTYLE CONVINCED HER THAT THE LIFE SHE IMAGINED WOULD BE IN THE NETHERLANDS. AFTER QUITTING HER JOB IN PORTUGAL, SHE LANDED IN UTRECHT WITH JUST ONE SUITCASE. THE REST OF HER STORY IS A DREAM COME TRUE.

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Patrícia’s favourites EASY GOING A Beautiful Mess is an initiative of the refugee company based in the asylum centre, which provides traineeships for the asylum seekers. It’s also a cafe. I feel very much at home here. The cafe is very easy going and has plenty of culture.

BEACH FEELING

integrated, having friends and having places to go is what makes people stay.’

Photography Jurjen Drenth, Juri Hiensch, Wouter van der Sar

SOCIAL ANIMALS

‘There are many things I like about Dutch society: they are hardworking, honest, extremely ethical, efficient and welcoming. The Dutch are risk takers, so it’s very easy to come up with new ideas and embrace them. What is different from my culture is that everything seems quite transactional in a way. When you receive something, it feels like you have to pay back immediately. Portugal is more community based. When we give our time, we don’t always charge for it if we give out of kindness. Also, the Dutch are social animals. They are very easy to engage in social interactions. Always easy going, no formalities. I really love that.’

SPEAK is a social franchise. It’s a chapter of an organisation based in Portugal and present in 24 other cities. The aim of SPEAK is to make people feel at home through events. People volunteer their time to teach their own language: from Spanish to French and from Mandarin to Hungarian.

Even though I am Portuguese, the sun is not the most important thing for me to survive and feel good. But at SOIA, I get that beach feeling that I miss.

DRINKS I like to go to BUNK for Thursday afternoon drinks after working with fellow social impact makers. This place reminds me of how much this city never stops.

MUSIC & CULTURE I’m amazed and proud that we have such an awesome music institution in our city like TivoliVredenburg. The best festival in town is Le Guess Who? I’m all about culture, music and people, and this festival manages to bring this all together.

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THROWBACK

Utrecht is in a constant state of flux, but luckily, some things never change. The waterside wharves in the city centre are still lined with friendly terraces where you can sit and enjoy a sunny morning or afternoon. In 1980, these people were sitting in the sun outside the Foo coffee bar, which was based in one of the wharf cellars on Vismarkt. You’ll still find coffee bars here, but most of the terraces on the waterside have disappeared in this part of town. So something has changed after all. > In collaboration with Het Utrechts Archief. Visit them at Hamburgerstraat 38 hetutrechtsarchief.nl/english

Photography Het Utrechts Archief

Waterside wharves

Photography Het Utrechts Archief

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Sudden and Suspended FROM REFINED INTIMACY TO HEART-POUNDING ABRASIVENESS

The world premiere of Edward Clug’s (Romania) new work displays a poetic and dynamic nature to his choreographic language with a strong contrast in detail that creates refined, intimate and sensual movements. Another world premiere is the choreography of Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond (Canada), which can be

described as cinematic and gravity defying. This work pushes the traditional aesthetics and forms of dance through research, experimentation and rigorous free play. IMPASSE by Johan Inger (Sweden) questions the ability to collectively interrogate the world, and to find the capacity to reimagine it. Fluid movements and strong rhythms are translated through moments of hysterical comic relief and manic isolation that demand an increasing sense of urgency.

> 13 June, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht Buy your tickets at ssbu.nl

Photography Joris Jan Bos

Sudden and Suspended by Nederlands Dans Theater 2 captures three distinct choreographic voices. It presents a world premiere by guest choreographer Edward Clug, engages in a new relationship with Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, and restages Johan Inger’s critically acclaimed IMPASSE.

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Krave

May & June

Seven young dancers meet in a last-ditch effort to break free from the world around them; a compelling society that always asks for more. Despite their differences, they crave contact - however fleeting or temporary. In this physical performance, bodies rave, collide, entwine and lift each other up until one elated crowd remains that only has one fear: facing the next morning.

Cultural Events Calendar

CALENDAR

Photograpy Nick van Tiem

> 14 May, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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May

1 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Thomas Beijer [11:00] This homo universalis is a musician, composer, drawer, and animates his own music videos. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Phion [15:00] Pianists’ renditions of other great pianists’ works, such as Schönberg’s version of Brahms’s piano quartet. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents Jake

La Botz, T-99 & Tornado Beat [16:00] An afternoon of a old school rockabilly, roots rock and blues. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mark Alban Lotz [15:00] This talented jazz composer can improvise like no other. Since the start of the pandemic, his music has gotten increasingly more layered. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Fernando Lameirinhas [15:00] After an extensive career, it is time for this Portuguese singer-songwriter to say goodbye. His last tour will be full of his best work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls [19:45] This British guitarist and singer can make acoustic guitar sound just as punk rock as its electric sibling. DE HELLING > A Wilhelm Scream [20:15] One of the best live acts from the punk rock scene. EKKO > Yin Yin [20:30] Southeast Asian folklore combined with disco funk and 70s psych rock.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Olivia Belli [21:00] This Italian neoclassical composer and pianist is releasing her own solo work inspired by the Italian countryside. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Imminence [20:15] Swedish metalcore band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Della Mae [22:30] American all-female bluegrass band.

5 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Anamanaguchi [20:15] Hyperactive Nintendo core rock band.

6 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lars Vogt [20:00] Talented German pianist. PIETERSKERK > Charles IV and Charles the Great [20:15] The Czech Tiburtina Ensemble sings polyphonic motets and Gregorian chants in relation to the anniversary of Charles the Great. TIVOLIVREDENBURG >

Commemorating with Berlioz [20:15] This concert is the premiere of These Things Remain, music based on the poetry written by Canadian soldiers during war.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Pop. 1280 & Jessica 93 [20:00] A night of industrial, shoegaze, postpunk, noise and cold wave. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Colin Benders [20:15] A brand new audio-visual adventure by Boris Acket and Colin Benders. This project is all about the relationship between music, space, light, movement, and dance. EKKO > Sugar Candy Mountain [20:30] A journey through time with the Bonnie & Clyde of psych pop. DE HELLING > Drag Night Utrecht [20:30] Drag kings and queens from all over the country take to the stage. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > David Ramirez [20:30] This American-Mexican singer-songwriter is moving slowly from americana to R ‘n B and gospel. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > 40UP [21:00] Go back to the good old times with all your fellow not-so-young adults!

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > tindersticks

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2 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dadi Freyr [20:00] This Icelandic synthpop king rose to international fame through the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.

with Orchestra and Guests [19:45] The low voice of tindersticks’ frontman Stuart Staples combined with melancholic chamber pop creates the vibe of a nightclub after closing time. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Judy Blank [20:15] Blank has the soulful voice of an experienced americana singer.

CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Utrecht 900 years: music by local composers. Free entry. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > AL 16 – The Reunion [17:00] AL 16 used to be a hotspot for underground culture. Old times will revive with art and music by Daisy Daisy, Make Out

Molly, Lumen, DJ Hopeless and more. EKKO > Doomstad #9 [20:00] Black metal, doom, sludge, stoner and drone. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Metropole Orchestra – Toots Thielemans 100 [20:15] An evening completely dedicated to and performed with legendary harmonica, flute and guitar master Toots Thielemans. DE HELLING > The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die [20:15] Emo from the US. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Luka Bloom [20:30] The concerts of this Irish singer-songwriter are all characterised by raw emotions and strong melodies. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > De Troostprijs (7+) [14:00] Four dancers, a pianist, a violinist and a singer join forces to explain that winning is not everything. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Hans van Manen 90 [20:00] The National Ballet celebrates the master of Dutch dance’s 90th birthday.

8 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Gaudeamus New Traditions [14:00] During this music festival music traditions from all over the world will come together. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cristina Branco [15:00] This Portuguese singer’s modern approach to the traditional fado with a touch of pop is unique. DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents

Kokomo Kings & Earl Jackson [16:00] Rhythm & blues and rockabilly. DE HELLING > The Luka State [20:15] Indie rock from the UK.

9 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Teenage Fanclub [20:15] Melodious guitar pop with a hint of melancholy. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Hold Your Horses [20:30] This dance performance is all about the desire for stability, told through twelve hands and a few guitars.

10 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joep Beving [20:15] Beving has managed to reach millions with his minimalistic and melancholic piano music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > The Queers & The Shivvies [20:00] Punk rock stalwarts The Queers celebrate their 40th anniversary. The recipe remains unchanged: old school, energetic punk rock with attitude.

May/Jun 2022 — MAG Utrecht TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jazzbois [20:30] This instrumental Hungarian trio combines seventies jazz with hip hop beats into a catchy whole. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > girl in red [19:45] Exciting indie pop from Norway. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > The Roaring Twenties [20:00] A tribute to the glory days of slapstick, performed by an energetic group of dancers accompanied by music of the twenties. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Hold Your Horses [20:30] See Mon 9. THEATER KIKKER > Kikker Stelt Voor: GUT [20:30] Diane Mahins artistic research comprises a series of performances that tries to answer the question: what does the world look like when human bodies are turned inside out and the anatomical inside takes over daily life?

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12 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Cassels [20:00] A posy punk combo of two brothers from the UK. Support by local bands Daisy Daisy and Birth of Manuel. EKKO > Animistic Beliefs & Chibi Ichigo [20:00] An exciting mix of hip hop, techno and IDM. DE HELLING > The Doors Alive [20:15] This might be the best The Doors tribute band around. ZIMIHC THEATRE WITTEVROUWEN > ZIMIHC Sessions: Pardis & Nele Needs A Holiday [20:00] Live music in Persian. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anya Hinkle Band [20:15] A bluegrass band through and through: even leader singer Anya

13 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kuusisto plays Tchaikovsky [20:15] A performance of Thaikovsky’s ‘Violin Concerto’ and ending with Debussy’s ‘La mer’, layed by the Finish violinist Pekka Kuusisto. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Tornado Surf Fest feat. Surfer

Joe, Krontjong Devils, Los Tiki Boys, Stories from Shamehill & DJ Dab [20:00] Surf music in its purest form. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The

NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: If every rock is a hole [19:00] Argentinian choreographer Amparo González Sola investigates how dance can make perceptible what seems invisible, silent or absent. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: Fuck Me [20:00] See Thu 12. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT> SPRING: The Waves [20:30] An immersive experience centred on female beauty, pain and vulnerability. FORMER PIETER BAAN CENTRUM > SPRING: The Dancing Public [21:00] A dance party, spoken word concert and an expression of physical craziness. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [21:00] See Thu 12.

14 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Domcantorij sings

psalms by Heinrich Schütz. Free entry. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kronos Quartet [20:15] The Kronos Quartet has been performing their unconventional repertoire all over the world since 1973. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Disquiet [20:00] Release party for the album ‘Instigate to Annihilate’ by metal band Disquiet. Support by Belgian super group Coffin Feeder and Dutch metal band Black Rabbit. DE HELLING > Dear Mother [20:00] Dutch-American metalcore band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Guy Davis [20:15] This versatile blues man can sing, play guitar and banjo, but is also an actor and writer. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Moss [20:30] Dutch rock band. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Alexander van Popta [21:00] This multi-talent is back with his second album, and now with a whole band too. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Krave [20:00] Seven young dancers meet in a lastditch effort to break free from the world around them. PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. ANTONIUS CHURCH > SPRING: I Am From Reykjavik [from 12:00] It’s simple. I come to Utrecht. I find a spot, I build myself a shelter, I take it down. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [19:00] See Thu 12. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: The Waves [20:30] See Fri 13. FORMER PIETER BAAN CENTRUM > SPRING: The Dancing Public [21:00] See Fri 13. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: If every rock is a hole [21:00] See Fri 13.

15 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amsterdam

Sinfonietta with Antje Weithas [21:00] A performance of Stravinsky’s ‘Le basier de la fée’, originally written as an ode to Tchaikovsky. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tingvall Trio [15:00] Some of the most interesting compositions of modern jazz. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Róisín Murphy [19:45] This Irish electro pop icon is known for hit singles such as ‘Sing It Back’ and ‘The Time Is Now’. DB’S > The Devils, X Raiders & Sick Sick Sinners [20:00] Italian couple The Devils melts blues and garage rock into an explosive and erotic whole. Also with X Raiders (called the Dutch Mötorhead) and Sick Sick

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Tiny Moving Parts [19:00] A mix of pop punk, emo rock and math rock. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > James Blake [20:15] This legendary British singer-songwriter has worked with greats like Beyoncé, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, but don’t let that underestimate his solo work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jake Xerxes Fussell [20:15] This folk troubadour is inspired by the likes of John Prince and Michael Hurley. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Life & Times [20:00] Multidisciplinary dance theatre project inspired by one of J.M. Coetzee’s novels: a lonely young man with social disabilities who spent his entire childhood in institutions. When he has to stand on his own two feet, he has difficulties finding his way. THEATER KIKKER > Kikker Stelt Voor: GUT [20:30] See Tue 10.

Hinkle’s voice sounds like Gillian Welch. A true must-see for roots fans. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Club Fluxus: Two Envelopes [20:30] An inventive combination of physical theatre mixed with modern and classical music. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] Dries Verhoeven investigates the ins and outs of the use of sex drugs, a phenomenon that is gaining popularity especially among gay men. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] Julian Hetzel is making a radical gesture: he is taking one basic income from his own funding, and giving it to one person. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: Fuck Me [20:00] Argentinian choreographer and dancer Marina Otero broke her body dancing. Five male dancers continue her work. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [20:30] In a contemporary ritual, six women go in search of the power and pleasure of their sensuality.

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Sinners (psychobilly from from Brazil). TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anouar Brahem Quartet [20:00] A rare chance to see a concert with the oud as the central instrument. Brahem blends traditional Arabic folk with jazz. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. OVERVECHT STATION > SPRING: I Am From Reykjavik [from 12:00] See Sat 14. HET HUIS UTRECHT > SPRING: Sunny Sunday [time tba] Majdalanie and Mroué show how populist powers are manipulating historical facts and pop culture to influence our thinking. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [19:00] See Thu 12. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: All together [19:30] Featuring stories of people who are or once were close to us but cannot be here with us at this moment. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: Indoor Weather [21:00] A playful, absurd yet critical show by Ezra Veldhuis and Bosse Provoost about humankind no longer being the centre of this world.

16 Monday PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: Presence [19:00] A lecture performance on virtual presence using spectacular technology. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: All together [19:30] See Sun 15. HET HUIS UTRECHT > SPRING: Sunny Sunday [20:30] See Sun 15.

17 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bloc Party [19:45] This rock band has changed its sound numerous times, but is going bank to its punk roots for this tour. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Elvis Concert [20:15] A night full of Elvis, delivered by possibly the greatest Elvis tribute artist ever: Dwight Icenhower. PERFORMING ARTS MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. ROOSEVELTLAAN > SPRING: I Am From Reykjavik [from 12:00] See Sat 14. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: Presence [19:00] See Mon 16. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Double Murder [20:00] A two-for-one deal of ‘Clowns’ about the shocking attacks in Paris, and the new performance ‘The fix’, a more lighthearted, abstract dance performance. HET HUIS UTRECHT > SPRING: Sunny

Sunday [20:30] See Sun 15. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [20:30] See Thu 12.

18 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mendelssohn – Elias [20:15] A complete performance of the epic Elias written by Mendelssohn, full of dramatic twists and turns. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather [19:45] Brian Fallon made a name as the frontman of The Gaslight Anthem, but is just as good with The Howling Weather. DE HELLING > De Likt [20:15] Electro hip hop trio from Rotterdam. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Shantalla [20:15] A mix of Scottish, Irish, and Breton blood, coming together to make magical Keltic folk music on traditional instruments. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. GRIFTPARK > SPRING: I Am From Reykjavik [from 12:00] See Sat 14. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

SPRING: Postcolonial Spirits [19:00] Inspired by the ever-evolving Dolalak, Choy Ka Fai scrutinizes cultural and historic ritual through the lens of contemporary technology. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [20:30] See Thu 12. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: I… Cognitive maps – Chapter 1 [21:00] Lebanese artist Ely Daou is delving into the depths of his memory to sketch the various apartments he was forced to evacuate during and after the Lebanese civil war.

19 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Wombats [19:45] After having a bit of a TikTok renaissance, this trio is back on tour. DB’S > Hangman’s Chair [20:00] Heavy doom and grunge from the slums of Paris, for fans of Alice in Chains, Type O Negative and Paradise Lost. Support by Hee Hee Shamone. DE HELLING > Oranssi Pazuzu [20:15] A combination of black metal, psychedelics and progressive metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Budjerah [20:30] This young Australian artist makes a catchy mix of gospel, soul, hip hop, R&B, and pop. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12.

MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. BAPTIST CHURCH > SPRING: The Sillicon Passion [19:00] Utrecht’s technology-critical media lab SETUP is looking for a new relationship with big tech, in collaboration with theatre collective Transmission and musician Rodrigo Ferreira. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: Postcolonial Spirits [19:00] See Wed 18. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: Southwind [21:00] This documentary takes you along on the three-month journey along the mythical river the Mississippi Maxime Berthou and Mark Požlep took in 2019.

20 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC NEUDE LIBRARY > Free concert by HKU Students [15:00] Mendelssohn’s string quartet ‘Opus 13’. PIETERSKERK > Poulenc and Howells [20:15] Musica Vocale sings Howard Howells ‘Mass in G’ and Francis Poulencs ‘Requiem’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > 100th

Anniversary Dutch Bach Society [20:15] Celebrating the 100th birthday of the Dutch Bach Society, with Bach’s Geschwinde as the main piece. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jeangue Macrooy [19:45] Jeangue Macrooy makes energetic, danceable music and with a healthy dose of optimism. DB’S > Bongloard, Magnetic

Spacemen & Cloudsurfers [20:00] The new wave of Dutch garage. DUMSTAD > UJazz club concert [20:00] Trio Kristina Fuchs, Jeroen van Vliet and Mete Erker. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Children of Andalus [20:00] A musical interpretation of the harrowing photobook of the same name, all about the tragic expulsion of Andalusian Jews and Muslims in the 15th century. DE HELLING > Rootsriders [20:15] Maybe the best Bob Marley tribute band in the world. ACU > Gustaf [20:30] Arty, wild post punk from underground New York. EKKO > UP:Next Showcase: Faradays [20:30] Catchy synth pop with gamelan samples. PERFORMING ARTS KARGADOOR > Comedyhuis Club [20:30] English comedy night. PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [various times] See Thu 12. BAPTIST CHURCH > SPRING: The Sillicon Passion [19:00 and 21:00] See Thu 19.

May/Jun 2022 — MAG Utrecht THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: I... Cognitive maps - Chapter 1 [19:00] See Wed 18. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: Southwind [21:00] See Thu 19. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [21:00] See Thu 12. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

SPRING: New Creation [21:00] Beltrão and his dancers respond to the farright practices and barbarity of the Bolsonaro administration in Brazil.

21 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Utrecht 900 years: organ music from Utrecht. Free entry. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Sweat ‘n Wild Festival [18:00] An evening of hard rock with shows by Vain Louie, Disminded, Five Minute March, Icariusm and Changing Tides, plus hilarious side shows including Black Metal Twister. DE NIJVERHEID > Gaudeamus Terrapolis #1 [20:00] First edition of a brand new concert series for adventurous, multidisciplinary performances. EKKO > Fata Boom [20:30] One-of-akind mix of trippy electro hip hop. PERFORMING ARTS PING PONG CLUB > SPRING: The NarcoSexuals [various times] See Thu 12. THEATER KIKKER > SPRING: I…

22 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bach’s Cello Suites [11:00] A performance of Bach’s cello suites, performed by legendary cellist Steuart Pincombe. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Closing Concert Bach Festival [15:00] To end the Bach Festival with a bang, a collection of highly talented musicians gathers to improvise, play, and celebrate Bach. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > SRSQ & Riki [20:00] Two of the most prominent artists on the American label Dais Records. DE HELLING > Dawn Brothers & Elephant [20:15] Dutch roots indie.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ara Malikian [20:00] This Lebanese violilist takes you on a journey through different musical styles, from Bowie to Bach.

24 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wim Mertens [20:30] To celebrate his 40th year in the industry, this Belgian pianist and composer performs a selection of his best works with his ensemble. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Son Mieux [20:30] This Dutch band makes exactly the music we need right now: danceable indie pop. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jim White [20:45] The recipe of American singersongwriter: dreamy and dark blends of folk, country, americana, bluegrass and pop.

25 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Büsra Kayikci [21:00] This Turkish neoclassical pianist and composer combines her love of design and music in her compositions. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Sacri Monti & Kaleidobolt [20:00] Double bill for fans of psychedelic 70s rock and protometal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Erdal Erzincan [20:15] Erzincan is known for his traditional way of singing and his virtuosic baglama skills. He is also creator of the Selpe-method, a technique of playing the baglama without a plectrum. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mogwai [20:15] Scottish post-rock band Mogwai distinguish themselves with their extremely dynamic compositions. Their songs often start seemingly calm, but slowly move onto an explosion of guitar solos. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Charlie Parr [20:30] This American roots-musician is a walking music encyclopedia, and able to play country, blues and folk, all on guitar and banjo with unmatched finger-picking skills. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rumours [20:30] A unique chance to experience they heydays of Fleetwood Mac, through the incredibly similarsounding tribute band Rumours.

26 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > The Ocean [18:45] Progressive post metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lindsey Buckingham [19:45] This legendary

guitarist and singer was one of the most important members of Fleetwood Mac. But his solo work, full of masterful fingerpicking and warm vocals, should not be overlooked! DB’S > Guitar Wolf, Cocaine Piss & The Covids [20:00] An evening of garage and punk. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Five Great Guitars – Black Magic Woman [20:15] A tribute to the greatest hits of Carlos Santana and his super band, all performed by The Five Great Guitars. EKKO > Wet Leg [20:30] After only two singles, Wet Leg is already considered one of the biggest indie stars of now.

27 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Music of the Middle-East [20:15] Concert about the music of the Middle-East, led by oudvirtuoso Haytham Safia. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Fit For An Autopsy [19:00] Five heavy metal bands for the price of one: not just Fit For An Autopsy, but Ingested, Enterprise Earth, Great American Ghost and Sentinels as well. DB’S > Stake [20:00] The number one sludge and metal band from Belgium. Support by Onmens. EKKO > Donna Blue [20:30] Pop with hints of surf and rock ‘n roll. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Confidence Man [20:30] This Australian four-man band makes some of the most addictive and catchy music of today. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Student Jazz Orchestra [21:00] Programme with a wide variety of sound saround the theme ‘What the Funk’!

28 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Utrecht 900 years: programme based on Psalm 122. Free admission. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pynarello [20:15] A reconstruction of Einstein’s 1934 charity concert, dedicated to his colleagues left behind in Nazi Germany. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Charli XCX [19:45] If you want to know what pop music of the future sounds like, check out the electro pop of Charli XCX. DE HELLING > Space Is The Place [20:00] Adventurous music with Los Piranas, Bacchanalia, Ibelisse Guardia Ferraguti and Cactus Truck.

29 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents The

Country Side of Harmonica Sam &

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Cognitive maps - Chapter 1 [15:00] See Wed 18. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: Manila Zoo [18:00] Choreographer Eisa Jocsons shows investigate the different ways in which Filipino workers are abused. LOODS LOCOMOTIEFSTRAAT > SPRING: Eros [19:00] See Thu 12. MENU > SPRING: There will be light [20:30] See Thu 12. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > SPRING: New Creation [21:00] See Fri 20.

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56 MAG Utrecht — May/Jun 2022 Jesus Evil Highway [15:00] Hardcore country and bluegrass. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Residentie Orchestra [15:00] A performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 2, with the masterful German cello soloist Leonard Elschenbroich. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Wind Instrument Ensemble [20:00] A backto-back performance of Strauss’s epic Vier letzte Lieder, performed by the Dutch Wind Instrument Ensemble. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet [15:00] Ambrose Akinmusire is continuously looking for new ways to level up his jazz compositions, by masterfully taking inspiration from hip hop, modern classical, spoken word and societal issues. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > TR/ST [19:45] This Canadian electronica formation makes dark, industrial synth pop. Their latest album The Destroyer consisted of two parts: half darkwave, half dreampop. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kevin Morby [19:45] This singer-songwriter never sits still: he has released six albums in the last seven years, all inspired by the likes of Nina Simone and Bob Dylan. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Moon Moon Moon [20:00] Utrecht’s own Moon Moon Moon is a daring bedroom folk band writing humoristic lyrics alongside intimate melodies.

30 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Maya

Fridman & Cello Octet Amsterdam [20:00] This evening’s concert is an interesting mix of spirituality, Russian culture and experimentation, all brought together by Maxim Shalygin’s expressive voice. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Pulled Apart By Horses [20:00] This band from Leeds might still be one of the best live bands around. Support by Haggard Cat. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pat Metheny – Side Eye [20:00] This legendary jazz guitarist doesn’t seem to age, probably because his latest project is again full of collaborations with young talent.

31 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Nutcracker [14:00] A modern take on the classical ballet and symphonic masterpiece, played on just two pianos by the talented Caspar Vos and Frank Peters. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Hollow Coves [19:45] If you’re into intimate folk pop that’s perfect to daydream to, this

concert is for you! Fans of Coldplay and Ben Howard are welcome too. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats [20:00] They manage to turn any music venue into an old western café, full of oldschool rhythm & blues and Americana.

performed in Europe, America and Japan and collaborated with Beyoncé, Prince, Blondie and many others. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Orphans [20:00] This play by the British writer Dennis Kelly is the story of an event in the lives of three people.

3 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Noord

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1 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > John Butler (solo) [20:00] This Australian singer/ guitarist has been a big name in the roots-rock industry for years. In his latest album he changed up his sound by adding some modern and edgy twists. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ghost-Note [20:15] This feel-good funk formation is co-founded by two members of the jazz group Snarky Puppy, so expect a high level of jazz with some added swagger. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jett Rebel [20:30] This Dutch singer, multiinstrumentalist and producer can pretty much do anything. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mark Olson [21:00] The front man of The Jayhawks is going on tour with his wife, Norwegian artist Ingunn Ringvold. Their music is characterised by its vocal harmonies and exotic instruments. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

DIPTYCH The missing door & The lost room [20:00] A dark, unsettling dance performance about the world in between reality and imagination. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > The Gaia Hypothesis [20:30] In this solo performance, Lindertje Mans takes you along on a compelling thought experiment about life on earth through music and dance.

2 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20:00] Showcase on every first Thursday of the month. Free entry. DE HELLING > Combichrist [20:15] Industrial metal without any compromises. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Candy Dulfer [20:15] This Dutch pop icon has

Nederlands Orkest with Julia Philippens [20:15] A unique combination of the front woman of Fuse, a multi-lingual composer, and a complete orchestra. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Therapy? [19:45] Celebrating their 30th anniversary with hits and lesser-known masterpieces. DB’S > Cervus [20:00] Local stoner and psych heroes release their EP. DE HELLING > CUT_ [20:15] Electro duo from Amsterdam. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nada Surf [20:30] This power pop band deserves way more credit than just their hit single ‘Popular’ (1996) gave them. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Adriana Calcanhotto [20:30] This singersongwriter has already made quite a name for herself in her home country of Brazil, so now it’s time to conquer the rest of the world. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Dreams 360 [20:00] A great opportunity to see the premiere of three dance performances by major choreographers: Gabriela Carrizo, Crystal Pite and Roy Assaf.

4 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Free concert in the church. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > TErzij de Horde [20:00] Utrecht’s most renowned black metal band releases a new album. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jon Allen [20:15] This songwriter, producer, and live artist’s soulful, raw voice is perfect for his americana, roots, and blues inspired music. EKKO > Tops [20:30] Poppy post punk from Canada. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Dreams 360 [20:00] See Fri 3.

5 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liza

Ferschtman, Quirine Viersen and Georgy Kovalev [11:00 & 13:30] The crème de la crème of chambre music is

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back to play string instrument works written by Schubert and Beethoven. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Eric Vloeimans / Harmen Fraanje / Anton Goudsmit – Fugimundi [15:00] After 13 years, these jazz musicians are once again joining forces. DB’S > Outdoor music presented by HKU [16:00] Sit down on the sunny outdoor terrace, grab a beer and enjoy the live band. Free entry. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Emeli Sandé [19:00] This Scottish singer writes personal, intimate songs that are difficult not to love. DB’S > Toundra [20:00] Spanish band that has been among the international top ranking post rock bands for years. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kymara [20:30] Kymara’s music is a mix of Nina Simone’s storytelling, D’Angelo’s soul, and Janis Joplin’s rawness.

6 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Stacey Kent [20:00] Kent works together with her husband and saxophonist/composer Jim Tomlinson and Nobel-prize winning poet Kazuo Ishiguro. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > UB40 [20:30] This British formation has been the world’s most successful reggae band since the eighties.

7 Tuesday

Your Classics: Shakespeare [20:30] Eight of Shakespeare’s most famous works in less than an hour.

8 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Multi Track Master Quiz [20:00] A music quiz like no other. DE HELLING > Het Zesde Metaal [20:15] Rock from Flanders. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Scott Matthews [20:15] This British singer-songwriter is a master of quiet yet powerful folk music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Soul Survivors – Exile On Main Street [20:30] A concert completely dedicated to The Rolling Stones’ masterpiece, performed by some of the best Dutch musicians.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Urban Voodoo Machine [20:00] Vaudeville big band that sounds like an inbred between the Clash and The Pogues. Support by Lazarus Revival. EKKO > De Baron [20:30] Brass, urban Balkan and art rock, with lyrics in Dutch. Support by Sultan. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Yes [20:30] This legendary prog-rock band is back with two sets: first a selection of the greatest works of their 50-year career, followed by a complete performance of their best-selling album Relayer! TIVOLIVREDENBURG > House of Cohen [20:45] A tribute to the unforgettable Leonard Cohen, performed by Grammy-nominated Latin-American singer Perla Batalla.

10 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Fata Morgana [20:15] Mirroring the Western musical tradition on the Eastern world. The Utrecht Studenten Cantorij sings compositions of Ton de Leeuw, Robert Heppener, Reza Nakiza and Aftab Darvishi. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Pine Box Boys [20:00] The four long bearded men of this American band bring you that old time American music with unrivalled energy and panache. DE HELLING > Fleetwood Mac: The

Incredible Story – The Cosmic Carnival [20:15] An impressive ode to the legendary British-American band. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > The Square2 [20:00] A modern take on Dante’s ‘La Divina Commedia’, told through live ambience and EDM music and dancers.

11 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Free concert in the church. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dirk Maassen [20:30] This German pianist is one of the most popular neoclassical composers of Germany. Now it’s time to conquer the rest of the world with his minimalistic perfection. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Ecstatic Vision [20:00] Trance inducing, raw and heavy psych. DE HELLING > Mondo Generator [20:15] Bass player Nick Olivieri brings his rock/punk band to Utrecht. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > AVAWAVES [20:30] The ambient music of this neoclassical duo is full of layered soundscapes. Violinist Anna Phoebe

and keyboard player Aisling Brouwer flow together perfectly. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Leuk Dat Je D’r Bent Band [21:00] A night full of the best sing-along music of all time! Expect a wide range of artists from Queen to David Guetta. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Midsummer Night’s Dream [19:30] An adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy made for all five senses.

12 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Finals Dutch Classical Talent 2022 [14:00] It is time for the five finalists of the Dutch Classical Talent Award to prove that they are the best new talent out there! MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Maarten

Hogenhuis & National Youth Jazz Orchestra [15:00] A collaboration between a young big band and legendary composer/saxophonist Maarten Hogenhuis. DB’S > Outdoor music [16:00] See Sun 5. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cat Power [19:45] No two albums by this singersongwriter are the same. Whether it is indie rock, blues, or soul, Cat Power can do it all! DE HELLING > TaxiWars [20:15] This alternative jazz band is a side project of Tom Barman, frontman of dEUS. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dekker [20:30] The first solo tour of one half of Rue Royale, full of intimate indie folk, calm singing and powerful instrumentals.

13 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Frazey Ford [19:45] This Canadian singersongwriter is the founder of The Be Good Tanyas, but his solo soul projects are easily just as good. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Sudden and Suspended [20:00] The comeback of Johan Inger’s highlypraised ‘IMPASSE’, complete with subtle, intimate and sensual dancing.

14 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chad Lawson [20:15] With his neoclassical music, this pianist/composer brings traditional classical music fans together with the Spotify-generation. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pierce Brothers [20:30] Don’t let their guitars and dreadlocks deceive you, because this twins’ energy on stage is endless. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Crash Test Dummies [20:30] Celebrating the

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Young Gun Silver Fox [19:45] This band makes relaxing palm tree rock in the style of Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > William Prince [20:15] This Canadian singersongwriter writes breath-taking roots music that complements his deep, warm voice perfectly. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Know

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58 MAG Utrecht — May/Jun 2022 25th anniversary of the album ‘God Snuffled His Feet’ by playing the whole album live again with a selection of other great works. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sharon van Etten [19:45] Her music is best described as ‘intense’; not surprising when you know that her biggest inspiration is Ani DiFranco. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Woodkid [20:00] This Frenchman’s dark, intriguing neo folk is full of subtle moments but doesn’t shy away from more epic pieces either. EKKO > Together Pangea [20:30] Garage punk from LA.

classical string quartets. PIETERSKERK > The stories music tells [20:15] A capella vocal group Be Sharp! tells about the stories music tells, but will let you hear that music can also only be purely aesthetic. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Closing Concert: Verdi’s Requiem [20:15] The Philharmonic Orchestra will play Verdi’s epic and emotional death requiem in all its glory. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Circle J. Farewell Show [20:00] Dance and drink to Utrecht’s most famous folk punk band one last time.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Free classical church. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wulf [19:45] Catchy feel-good music f. DB’S > The Bottom Line [20:00] Pop punk and emo from the UK. Support by the youthful female fronted Get Jealous.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Bach

Society led by Shunske Sato [20:15] Another promising concert lead by Bach-master Shunske Sato, this time with the theme ‘Bach – We are Family’. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Adia Victoria [20:30] This singer-songwriter makes an interesting mix of country, rock, folk, pop, and blues, also known as ‘gothic blues’. Her biggest inspirations are Billie Holiday and Fiona Apple. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Felice Brothers [20:15] After gaining tons of experience on the streets of New York, this folk-rock band started to release an impressive number of folk albums with a hint of electro.

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19 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Outdoor music presented by Catching Cultures [16:00] See Sun 5.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Spiritbox [20:00] This Canadian formation makes ambient music with hints of synthesizer and contrasts this with heavy guitar and vocals.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Chambre

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Orchestra with Arthur & Lucas Jussen [19:00 & 21:00] Ten years after releasing their complete Beethoven cd, it is time for these brothers to go to the next level: a performance of all of Beethoven’s piano concerts. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Shinedown [19:30] Their mix of hard rock, alternative metal and post-grunge is perfect for anyone who also grew up in the zeroes. DE HELLING > Het Gezelschap [20:30] Hip hop electro with a hint of blues and spoken word. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Under The Surface [21:00] After releasing two completely improvised albums, this trio decided to release their first fulllength composed album this year.

17 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Quator Danel [18:30 and 21:00] For the 20-year anniversary of the Dutch String Quartet Academy, artistic head of the school Marc Danel presents all the best

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Earth [20:15] The pioneers of drone metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > TLC [20:30] This R&B group is the best-selling American girl group of all time. Tonight’s concert is all about their legendary 1994 album CrazySexyCool.

22 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Okkultokrati, Nekromantheon & Maggot Heart [20:00] The best the Norwegian heavy music scene has to offer. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Iggy Pop [20:00] The Godfather of Punk is back. His latest album is an enigmatic mix of smoky jazz, pop-noir and elemental rock. DE HELLING > Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers [20:15] Blues/garage cult hero Jon Spencer is bringing his band The Hitmakers to town. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Chasing the Blank [20:30] The theme of this dance performance is our continuous search for happiness, and

the question whether such a thing even exists.

23 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Proving Grounds presented by Brand Evolve [20:00] A showcase presenting a host of heavy Dutch bands. Line-up to be announced. DE HELLING > The Perfect Tool [20:15] World’s best Tool tribute band.

24 Friday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Skeletal Remains [20:00] One of the leading bands in the death metal genre. DE HELLING > Sabrina Starke [20:15] Dutch singer-songwriter. EKKO > One Louder: Spanish Love Songs [20:30] Californian hardcore with special guest Kali Masi. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Einstürzende Neubauten [20:30] From Depeche Mode to Nine Inch Nails: the influences of this German avantgarde pop band are unmistakable.

25 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Free classical concert. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dekoor Close Harmony [20:00] This choir consists of 30 young and old students of music, who love to experiment with jazz, pop, gospel, and classical music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > The Midnight Ghost Train [20:00] These stoner rock legends return to Europe for a one off reunion tour. Support by Sons of Node. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lena Chamayan [20:30] This folk singer’s music represents a language that anyone in the world understands.

26 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Outdoor music presented by Catching Cultures [16:00] See Sun 5. DB’S > Deaf Kids [20:00] Brazil’s loudest trio blend black metal, psych, hard rock into an original mix. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > One Direction Fan Party [20:00] Re-experience the magic of 1D.

27 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Big Thief [19:45] This American formation makes the odd combination of sweet vocals and rough guitar riffs work very well.

28 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > New Cool Collective [20:15] This eight-man jazz

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dance collective just released a brandnew album, full of their signature mix of jazz, dance, salsa, and afrobeat.

29 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > HAEVN [19:45] HAEVN has conquered the hearts of many music lovers around the world with their eccentric dream pop. DB’S > Atilla The Stockbroker [20:00] This man is no less than a legend and known for both his activist poetry and minstrel music skills. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Specials [20:15] The founders of British ska.

30 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20:00] Free showcase of the latest bands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Daniel Romano [21:00] An unpredictable mix of country, pop, psychedelic and punk.

Kids

7 Saturday PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Wait a minute (0,5+) [10:00 & 11:30] A play about how to cope with people who are different from you, through piano music and physical theatre.

in this creative workshop. CENTRAL LIBRARY NEUDE > Open Lab [every Thursday] Get acquainted with new technology and robotics. MIFFY MUSEUM > Step into the world of Miffy and her friends [permanent] Young children are invited to discover the world around them step by step. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD > ArcheoHotspot [permanent] Contribute to the ongoing research by helping the (voluntary) archaeologists. RAILWAY MUSEUM > eduTRAINer (all ages) [permanent] The EduTRAINers are on hand every day to tell you all about our trains, the turntable, signal box and train dispatch centre. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Tech lab (4+) [permanent] Practical learning lab for answers to all train-related questions. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Trial by fire (12+) [permanent] Experience what it was like to be an engine driver. SONNENBORGH > Bringing far away close by [permanent] Learn all about the stars in de sky and the weather, or take a virtual journey through the universe in the planetarium. SONNENBORGH > Moongazing nights [every Saturday evening] Kids between 6 and 12 can take a look at the stars through the giant telescopes. SONNENBORGH > Sun on Sunday [6 and 7 May] Check out the moon through a large telescope. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Fossil Hunt In this audio tour scientist Jelle Reumer shows you all kinds of fossils in unusual, often hidden places. DE VRIJSTAAT > De Bouwkeet [every Sunday] Get creative, just like a proper designer, architect and artist.

City walks UTRECHT LUMEN > [daily, from sunset to midnight] When daylight fades and darkness descends, the illuminated tales of the city come to life. Many are found in surprising places off the beaten track. FREE WALKING TOUR UTRECHT > [every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 13:30] Join the English speaking local guides for a free (tip-based) walking tour through the city. Start at Domplein. GILDE UTRECHT GUIDED WALKING TOUR > [every Sunday at 14:00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Book the tour (kids/U-pas €4/adults €8, 1½ hour) in advance. Start in front of the tourist information centre.

meet young activists who have already helped the world with their perseverance and selflessness. FROM 19 MAY > Eyimofe [time tba] In Lagos, Nigeria, tragedy and fate intervene as two people try to better the lives of their families. HOOGT IN PAREL VAN ZUILEN 19 MAY > CineMuziek: White Riot [20:00] This film blends fresh interviews with archive footage to recreate a hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches.

PERFORMING ARTS ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Podium

Sprits: Buurman’s Keukenparade [15:00] The entire stage is a melting pot of scents, colours and flavours. Here, the performers tell stories about eating habits all over the world.

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Festivals & Events

25 Wednesday (May) PERFORMING ARTS ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Podium Sprits: VaarWel (2+) [10:30] Visual musical theatre performance inspired by the picture book ‘The Storm Whale’ by Benji Davies. EXHIBITIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CENTRAL LIBRARY NEUDE > Kris Kras

Atelier [every Friday and Saturday] Drawing, painting, smearing, scattering or dipping, anything goes

CHECK THE WEBSITES OF THE MOVIE THEATRES FOR THE FILM PROGRAMME HOOGT ON TOUR > hoogt.nl LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX >

hartlooper.nl/en SPRINGHAVER > springhaver.nl/en SLACHTSTRAAT > slachtstraat.nl/en HOOGT IN NEUDE LIBRARY 10 MAY > De Strijders: Bigger Than Us [19:00] Documentary by Melati Wijsen, who travels the world to

BEVRIJDINGSFESTIVAL UTRECHT – 5 MAY PARK TRANSWIJK [12:00] Stand side

by side for freedom, with live gigs by national acts. DE UTRECHTSE STADSMUZIKANTEN – VARIOUS DATES IN MAY VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] A quest for budding musical talent in ten districts. CAFÉ THEATER FESTIVAL – 7 AND 21 MAY, 4 JUN VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Several cafes turn into

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60 MAG Utrecht — May/Jun 2022 a stage for intimate theatre performances. DUTCH HARP FESTIVAL – 7 AND 8 MAY TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [various times] Top-harpist Remy van Kesteren introduces you to the world’s most versatile and experimental harpists. PINT OF SCIENCE – 9 - 11 MAY VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Researchers discuss their findings with the public and engage in conversation while enjoying drinks. SPRING – 12 - 21 MAY VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Performing arts festival. SPRING: THE VILLAGE – 12 - 21 MAY STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Play the lead role in your own documentary about this rapidly expanding city via an interactive app. CULTUURFESTIVAL – 13 AND 14 MAY DE HAVENLOODS > [18:00] Festival filled with art, dance, literature, live music, workshops and street food. UJAZZFEST – 14 MAY DUMS > [17:30] UJazz is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a jazz festival. BACH FESTIVAL – 20 - 22 MAY TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [various times] The Netherlands Bach Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a festival weekend. ZINGENDE BEELDEN – 22 MAY MÁXIMAPARK > [various times] Walking route along seven dance performances set around sculptures in the park. UTRECHT CANAL PRIDE – 4 JUN OUDEGRACHT/VARIOUS LOCATIONS [various times] Celebrate ‘Pride Month’ with a boat parade and various street parties. UTRECHT BLAAST BUITEN – 4 AND 5 JUN CITY CENTRE > [various times] Outdoor concerts by countless Utrecht-based concert bands. WIJKFESTIVAL KANALENEILAND – 12 JUN VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Discover the cultural talent from the district of Kanaleneiland. CENTRAL PARK FESTIVAL – 18 AND 19 JUN PARK TRANSWIJK > [12:00] Music festival with Kensington, De Staat, Di-rect, Chef’ Special and many more. HOF DER ZOTHEID – 18 JUN HOF VAN CARTESIUS > [12:00] Celebrate the official opening of this circular hotspot with live performances, (video) installations, open studios, workshops and drinks. WIJKFESTIVAL HOOGRAVEN – 25 JUN VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Discover the cultural talent from the district of Hoograven. TWEETAKT – FROM 25 JUN VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Performing arts, live music and fine arts festival in various theatres, Neude and Fort Ruigenhoek.

Exhibitions & Museums

BAK UNTIL 22 MAY > No Linear Fucking Time An exhibition with meetings, an online publication and a symposium. The project questions dominant conceptions of time and proposes alternative forms of liveable time. BOTANICAL GARDENS UTRECHT UNTIL 1 DEC > Tropical Butterfly Festival Visit the botanical gardens and the tropical butterflies in the greenhouse. BUITENPLAATS DOORNBURGH UNTIL 25 SEP > Vorm aan de Vecht Together with well-known and emerging designers, artists and photographers, curator Nicole Uniquole presents contemporary work that is inspired by the layered history of country estate Buitenplaats Doornburgh. built by architect Jan de CENTRAAL MUSEUM FROM 2 JUN > The Healthy City Celebrating the 900th anniversary of Utrecht by focusing on healthy urban life throughout the centuries. UNTIL 19 JUN > Utrecht Lokaal: Studio PMS This Utrecht fashion collective strives for innovative and sustainable ways to make the design industry less polluting and conservative, by working with animations, virtual reality and 3D modelling. PERMANENT > The oldest city collection of the Netherlands The museum places top pieces from five collections in a surprising and sometimes daring context. PERMANENT > Studio Dick Bruna The workspace of the creator of Miffy has a permanent place on the top floor of the museum. PERMANENT > Rietveld Collection Largest Gerrit Rietveld collection in the world, consistingof more than 250 pieces of furniture and other objects, such as the iconic Red and Blue chair. PERMANENT > Utrecht’s ancient ship The thousand-year-old ship that was found in 1930 has been on display ever since. It is publicly known for its peculiar smell, caused by the conservation method with creosote. PERMANENT > Utrecht Caravaggists Check out the masterpieces of Utrecht

masters from the Golden Age and the impact of Italian art. PERMANENT > Sculpture dating from before the iconoclastic fury This exhibition in the Nicolaïkerk, adjacent to the museum, shows a selection of medieval sculptures dating from before the iconoclastic furies of 1566. DOM CHURCH PERMANENT > Visit the church Open to the public 7 days a week. PERMANENT > Dutch Museum Churches Discover the hidden treasures of the Dom Church with an English audio tour. DOM TOWER PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom Climb the steps of the Dom Tower and learn everything about its history. There’s also a lift that can take you to the top. DOMUNDER PERMANENT > Secrets of Domplein Discover 2,000 years of history underneath the Domplein square. Explore the archaeological findings, dating back to Roman times with an interactive flashlight. EXBOOT MONDAYS TILL FRIDAYS > Monthly changing exhibitions of upcoming artists This boat for window prostitution was transformed into an exhibition space for art. EXBUNKER SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND EVERY 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH > Monthly changing exhibitions of upcoming artists EXbunker used to be a bunker during World War II, but is now an exhibition space for art. DE HAAR CASTLE 1 MAY – 30 JUN > Visit De Haar Castle A visit to this luxurious castle will take you back to the glory days and will show you the splendour that surrounded the international rich and famous in the early 20th century. IMPAKT UNTIL 22 MAY > After the growth First solo exhibition in the Netherlands by art collective DISNOVATION.ORG. Instead of the overexploitation of fossil fuels, the collective offers an alternative way of thinking based on solar energy which might change the way you feel about progress. KUNSTLIEFDE 7 - 29 MAY > Nieuwe Liefde 22 New members show recent work. FROM 11 JUN > Belofte #17 Recently graduated artists show their work. MIFFY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Step into the world of Miffy and her friends Various 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 The

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volunteers put this working sawmill into action and explain its history. MUSEUM CATHARIJNECONVENT UNTIL 8 MAY > Mystical Moluccan Highlighting an extremely intimate religious phenomenon: the piring natzar. This offering bowl plays an important role in the ProtestantChristian Moluccan tradition. UNTIL 28 AUG > A godless Era? The rebellious Sixties Welcome to the turbulent sixties, one of the most revolutionary and religious periods in Dutch history. PERMANENT > Museum collection Get an insight into the Christian art and cultural history of the Netherlands and its influence on Dutch society. 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 SPEELKLOK UNTIL 15 MAY > Straatbeeld Get to know the many different types of fairground organ figures and discover the work of artist Peter D. UNTIL 11 SEP > Toeval bestaat niet The restoration team at Museum Speelklok made ‘composing machine’, following in the footsteps of the ingenious inventor Diederich Nicolaus Winkel. PERMANENT > The musical tour This

tour takes you to the wonderful world of self-playing musical instruments. NEDERLANDS VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM FROM 1 JUN > Women who break down walls Writer and researcher Véronique Konings interviewed ten women from Utrecht who figuratively break down walls in society. UNTIL 22 MAY > People of the market Learn more about the history of Utrecht markets and meet market vendors and market goers. PERMANENT > Museum collection This museum shows you the two hundred year-history of the day-today life of the man in the street. QUINTESSENS GALLERY UNTIL 6 MAY > Judith Pfaeltzer and Christina van Marle Sculptures and drawings. RAILWAY MUSEUM FROM 17 MAY > Expeditie Posttrein Telling the story of the transport of mail by train. UNTIL 30 OCT > Harmelen train disaster On 8 January 1962, two passenger trains collided near Harmelen. It caused a great shock. RAUM PERMANENT > RAUM Exhibitions The biggest playground for design, art and technology in Utrecht. RIETVELD SCHRÖDERHUIS WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY > Visit the Rietveld Schröderhuis Utrecht

architect Gerrit Rietveld designed this whole building along the lines of the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl, known for its geometric shapes and primary colours. Book in advance. SALON VAN WELEER PERMANENT > Salon van Weleer Visit them for the Tearoom of Yesteryear (a unique Salon, live games Scriptorium, Purgatorium and Reliquiarium. SLOT ZUYLEN WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY > Visit Slot Zuylen This castle on the river Vecht was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. SONNENBORGH PERMANENT > Bringing far away close by Learn all about the stars and the weather in one of the exhibitions, tours or lectures. Or take a virtual journey through the universe. HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF UNTIL 11 NOV > Water! Friend or enemy? Learn more about 900 years of living with water in Utrecht. PERMANENT > Utrecht starts here! Taking you on an interactive journey through the city’s history, based on accounts given by residents. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY/UMC UTRECHT YEAR ROUND > Utrecht Time Machine Delve into the history of Utrecht by scanning one of the thirty QR tiles with your phone.

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Practicalities Tourist Information Centre At the foot of the Dom Tower, you’ll find the Tourist Information Centre. They are more than happy to help you book tickets for heading up the Dom Tower, guided tours or bikes to get around the city. Of course, they can also tell you about everything you can do in and around Utrecht. > open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, Domplein 9

Getting around BY BIKE > Cycling is the easiest and fastest way for getting around town. There are several bike renting spots in the city centre and around the station. Bikes are also for rent at the Tourist Information Centre. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT > The U-OV day ticket (Dagkaart) is valid for one day (€ 6,20), 2 days (€ 9,25) or 3 days (€ 11,85) on all buses and trams. Buy your ticket at the U-OV Service Store

Looking for a present?

Visit the store of the Tourist Information Centre for all kinds of presents made by local producers

in the main hall of Utrecht Central Station. Children up to the age of 4 can travel for free on U-OV buses and trams.

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Must-sees & must-dos

For more tourist information, must-sees and must-dos, go to discover-utrecht.com

Photography Mathijs Jorritsma

New? New in town?

THE OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART)

THE UTRECHT REGION PASS

is a public transport card which is accepted by all operators in the Utrecht region. You can buy an anonymous card for € 7,50 at the ticket vending machines in the main hall of Utrecht Central Station. You can also get one at the Tourist Information Centre. Please note that it’s mandatory to wear a face mask in all buses, trams and trains.

provides access to the entire public transport system in the Netherlands. You can book the travel pass online, collect it when you arrive in town (at the Tourist Information Centre, for example) and start travelling straight away. Check utrechtregionpass.com for more information.

The International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region (IWCUR) is located on the second floor of the Stadskantoor (Utrecht municipal offices). The staff helps international newcomers and residents with all their questions and paperwork regarding their move to the region, including formalities with the municipality and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The IWCUR also provides information about housing, education, job opportunities, health care and more. For opening hours, check welcome.utrechtregion.com. You can also contact the IWCUR by phone and email.

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Check out online BAK bakonline.org Bevrijdingsfestival Utrecht bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl Buitenplaats Doornburgh buitenplaatsdoornburgh.nl Library Utrecht bibliotheekutrecht.nl/english Café Theater Festival cafetheaterfestival.nl/en Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl Come Alive come-alive.nl Culturele Zondagen culturelezondagen.nl dB’s dbstudio.nl Dom Church domkerk.nl Dom Tower (VVV Tourist Info) domtoren.nl/en DOMunder domunder.com/en DUMS dums.nl Dutch Harp Festival harpfestival.nl EKKO ekko.nl EXboot exboot.nl EXbunker exbunker.nl Festival Trek festival-trek.nl/trek-utrecht Fonteyn Wijnfestival fonteyn-wijnfestival.nl Free Walking Tour Utrecht freewalkingtourutrecht.com Galerie SANAA galeriesanaa.nl Gilde Utrecht gildeutrecht.nl/english De Haar Castle kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Havenloods dehavenloodsutrecht.nl De Helling dehelling.nl Hofman Café hofman-utrecht.nl Hof van Cartesius hofvancartesius.nl Hoogt on Tour hoogt.nl IMPAKT impakt.nl Jeugdtheater aan het Kanaal jeugdtheateraanhetkanaal.nl

De Kargadoor kargadoor.nl Kinepolis Jaarbeurs kinepolis.nl Kunstliefde kunstliefde.nl Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd landhuisoudamelisweerd.nl Lepeltje Lepeltje lepeltje-lepeltje.com/utrecht Louis Hartlooper Complex hartlooper.nl/en Miffy Museum nijntjemuseum.nl Moira moira-utrecht.nl Molen de Ster molendester.nu Museum Catharijneconvent catharijneconvent.nl/english Museum Hoge Woerd museumhogewoerd.nl Museum Speelklok museumspeelklok.nl Nicolaïkerk nicolaikerk.nl De Nijverheid denijverheid.com Pieterskerk pieterskerkconcerten.nl Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl Podium Sprits podiumsprits.nl Quintessens Gallery galeriequintessens.nl Railway Museum spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM raumutrecht.nl Rietveld Schröderhuis centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house Salon van Weleer salonvanweleer.nl Slachtstraat Filmtheater slachtstraat.nl/en Slot Zuylen slotzuylen.nl/english Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory sonnenborgh.nl/english SPRING springutrecht.nl Springhaver springhaver.nl/en Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl Studium Generale Utrecht University

sg.uu.nl/en Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl Theater Lombok theaterlombok.nl TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl Tourist Information Centre discover-utrecht.com Tweetakt tweetakt.nl/en UJazz www.ujazz.nl Utrecht 900 utrecht900.nl Utrecht Canal Pride utrechtpride.nl Het Utrechts Archief hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht Natuurlijk utrechtnatuurlijk.nl Utrecht University Hall uu.nl/en/organisation/utrechtuniversity-hall University Museum Utrecht universiteitsmuseum.nl/english De Utrechtse Stadsmuzikanten deutrechtsestadsmuzikanten.nl Vechtclub vechtclub.nl Volksbuurtmuseum volksbuurtmuseum.nl/visitorinformation De Vrijstaat devrijstaat.nl Zimihc zimihc.nl Zingende Beelden zingendebeelden.nl

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ALL THE ROOMS HAVE A NOD TO THE MUSEUMS OF UTRECHT

Next time? MUZE HOTEL IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS SMALL-SCALE, PERSONAL CONTACT. EACH OF THE SIX ROOMS IS UNIQUE, WITH A NOD TO THE MUSEUMS OF UTRECHT. ONE OF THE ROOMS HAS A TELESCOPE, FOR EXAMPLE, AS A REFERENCE TO THE SONNEBORGH OBSERVATORY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WATER. FROM RUIN TO HOTEL The building on Tolsteegsingel had always been a hotel, but had been abandoned and left empty for years. Plants were growing inside, and the basement flooded whenever it rained. But this didn’t stop Cocky and Paul (sister and brother) and three daughters Bo, Puk and Belle from turning it into a veritable palace. It’s a hotel that offers that extra personal touch: the owners

like to know who their guests are and why they’re visiting Utrecht. A communal lounge area has been created on the ground floor, so that the owners and guests can meet for a chat. And this is moved to the courtyard garden if the sun’s shining. > MUZE Hotel Tolsteegsingel 34 muzehotelutrecht.com

2 June – 11 November

Feest Party Eğlence Utrecht 900 years. Let’s celebrate together. With an extensive and festive programme, for and by and with as many Utrecht residents as possible. Are you in? Check our website for more info about the festivities and programme.

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