January tips for Uitpas users

Shakespeare's Mid-Winter's Night (Double Bill)

Two popular shows by Shakespeare in one evening: Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Prague Shakespeare Company brings together students from various backgrounds on stage for an evening full of romance and humour. This performance is in English.

• Tuesday 6 January, 19:30 – 21:00 | Badhuistheater, Boerhaaveplein 28 | buy tickets

Piss Pool: about AI, old bodies, and digital self-renewal culture

What does it mean to grow old in a digital world? The performance PISS POOL offers not only entertainment but also reflection and new insights. What is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our lives? After the performance, you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with thinkers and artists who share their perspectives on the theme.

• Saturday 10 January, 20:00 – 22:00 | De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 | buy tickets

Museum van de Geest (Museum of the Mind)

At Museum van de Geest, changing exhibitions showcase Outsider Art, an art form where creators listen to their inner voice. The rules of the traditional art world do not guide them. Visit the current exhibition Animal Therapy, which explores the relationship between humans and animals. For the first time, work by the popular British illustrator Louis Wain is exhibited in the Netherlands, known for his iconic cat paintings.

• Monday to Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00 | Museum van de Geest, Amstel 51 | buy tickets

Bent Aïcha - Amina Meliani

In Bent Aïcha Amina Meliani shares the story of a woman who has fought her entire life. From daughter to mother, she faces confrontation with courage, humour, and a certain awkwardness. During the performance, Meliani opens a dialogue with the audience about vulnerability and the strength to stay true to yourself, drawing on her Moroccan roots through dance.

• Friday 23 & Saturday 24 January, 20:30 – 21:30 | Plein Theater, Sajetplein 39 | buy tickets

Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (Museum Our Dear Lord in the Attic)

Discover this rare, well-preserved 17th-century canal house with your Uitpas. Narrow corridors and stairs lead to historically furnished living quarters, kitchens, and beds, culminating in what is literally the highlight of the museum: a complete church in the attic.

• Monday to Sunday, until 18:00 | Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38 | buy tickets

The Doors in Concert (authentic tribute)

An ode to the golden days of The Doors, featuring tracks such as Light My Fire, Love Her Madly, Riders on the Storm and much more. Performed as authentically as possible. The keyboardist plays the bass parts with his left hand on a historically accurate Fender Rhodes Piano Bass with silver- or goldtop, just like Ray Manzarek. The band also uses vintage Fender amplifiers and original microphones. An evening not to be missed for fans and enthusiasts.

• Saturday 24 January, 20:30 | Q-Factory, Atlantisplein 1 | buy tickets

Poldertheater / The National Opera - Donnie (13+)

When does cool turn into toxic? How long can someone manipulate others and cross boundaries without taking responsibility for their actions? And what happens when the people around him finally fight back? The story follows Donnie and his friends, who sit together in the same class. When the new girl Selina appears, the dynamics become tense. What does Donnie do when he doesn't get his way? And how do others react?

• Tuesday 27 January, 19:30 – 20:30 | Theater De Krakeling, Pazzanistraat 15 | buy tickets

Tech Thinkers: how do you carry out a cyberwar?

Europe is increasingly becoming the target of cyberattacks. How resilient are the Netherlands and Europe against this? And what lessons can we learn from conflict zones such as Ukraine and Gaza, where cyberattacks are an integral part of warfare? In this edition of Techdenkers, the world of cyber warfare, sabotage, and state hackers is explored.

• Wednesday 28 January, 20:00 – 22:00 | De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 | buy tickets

Underground tracks

What does Trump's second term mean for Black America? Join us this evening for a discussion following the documentary series Underground Tracks. In this series, Martijn Blekendaal and Finbarr Wilbrink trace the route of the ‘Underground Railroad’—the path to freedom for many enslaved people—leading up to the US presidential elections. Now, a year later, what has this meant for Black America? And to what extent are the developments in the United States recognisable in the Netherlands?

• Friday 30 January, 20:00 – 22:00 | De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 | buy tickets

Fimme Bakker - Heavyweight

Fimme Bakker is a man of extremes. He overcame his addiction to alcohol and drugs, but was left with one big problem: he eats everything that moves and stands still. In Heavyweight he searches for enlightenment. Why is enough never enough? But rest assured, this is not a heavy evening about addiction or diet issues. This is comedy as it should be. Sharp, disconcerting, and painfully relatable. Ultimately, Heavyweight is not just about food, but about control, desire, and self-deception. An evening of comedy without calories, but with taste.

• Saturday 31 January, 20:00 – 00:00 | Theatre De Richel, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282 | buy tickets

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