On December 3rd 2018, Rotterdam welcomes John Cale, one of the most widely respected and influential rock stars on the planet. Cale's musical track record includes over 20 solo albums, spanning various genres from avant-garde to pop and electronica.
From the Velvet Underground to the Stooges
The distinctive, droning violin sound of John Cale made the legendary The Velvet Underground a distinctive and groundbreaking collective in the sixties. It has since been copied often, but Cale continues to push boundaries restlessly.
Over the years, the stubborn musician known as Cale applied his classically trained knowledge and skills to propel acts like The Stooges, Patti Smith, Modern Lovers and Happy Mondays to a higher level. He has worked with great composers such as LaMonte Young, John Cage, Terry Riley and Brian Eno.
This concert is brought to you buy Rotown, Motel Mozaique Concerts and Theater Rotterdam.
Tickets
The ticket sale for John Cale starts at 10 am on Friday, September 7th. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The large hall at Theater Rotterdam has both seating and standing room.
Interested in John Cale at Theater Rotterdam? These are the details:
John Cale
Date: 3 December 2018 Place: Theater Rotterdam, Shouwburg What: A Special Acoustic Performance Time: 20:00 (doors open at 19:00) Tickets: €30,- (incl. €1,50 fee)
The 2018 edition of Pleinbioscoop (open-air cinema) kicked off last night in Rotterdam's Museumpark. Theopening film, The Shape of Water, was attended by more than 2500 people.
Pleinbioscoop is a recurring event in August. The idea? Rent a chair or bring your own and watch a special selection of the best arthouse and Hollywood films from the past year. The event lasts the better part of a month and in addition to the main screenings, also features Dutch films, live music and surprises. The Pleinbioscoop screenings will last until 26 August.
Pleinbioscoop programme
A number of large audience favorites will be screened, such as the teen story Lady Bird, the romantic Call Me By Your Name and the moving Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Furthermore, action films such as Black Panther and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will also be shown on the big screen. International selections include the Australian film Sweet Country and the French-Lebanese The Insult.
Classics & Kid-friendly movies
Every year, the organizers choose two classics. This year the nostalgic family favorite Back to the Future (1985) and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975), the masterpiece by director Miloš Forman who passed away earlier this year. Looking for something to watch with kids? There is also a children's programme. Children's films are shown in a special warehouse on the premises every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Event details: Pleinbioscoop
Pleinbioscoop Rotterdam 2018
Date: August 8th through August 26th 2018 Place: Musuempark Rotterdam Time: Gates open at 20:00, check website for screening times (and for info on child-friendly matinees) Entrance: €6
From Friday, August 31st through Saturday, September 8th, the prestigious World Series of Poker International Circuit tournament will take place at the Holland Casino in Rotterdam.
World's biggest poker tournament heads back to Rotterdam
The WSOP International Circuit Series is the largest poker tournament on the planet. It is held in 14 locations around the world. This year, the winner of the WSOP Rotterdam Main Event and the winner of the 'Ring Events' leaderboard will each receive a ticket (worth €10,000) for the WSOP Global Casino Championship. All WSOP International Circuit Main Event winners will compete for the guaranteed prize pool of € 1,000,000.00 during this Global Casino Championship.
Holland Casino Rotterdam organizes 11 'Ring Events', including the prestigious 'Main Event' (buy-in € 1,500) that starts on September 4th. Registrations for all tournaments have been open since July 19th.
For an impression of the WSOP in Holland Casino Rotterdam, take a look at this video:
Location: Holland Casino Rotterdam
Holland Casino
Holland Casino was founded in 1976 and received an exclusive license from the Dutch government to offer table games. In 1986 this was expanded with a license for casino slot machines. This makes Holland Casino the only real casino in the Netherlands. Holland Casino has 14 branches throughout the Netherlands. The casino games offered by Holland Casino are subject to external supervision by the NMi and the Gaming Authority.
Last Friday, we got a sneak peek of Jurassic Kingdom. And yup! I can confirm it's exactly what that sounds like; a truly Jurassic world wherein lifesized animatronic dinosaurs move, roar and growl as you walk by.
We've all seen Jurassic Park and I'm sure we've all wondered what it would be like to walk amongst these majestic creatures. From July 7th through July 29th you can finally find out! This summer, more than 30 lifesized Dinosaurs come to life in Prinses Beatrixpark Schiedam. If you're looking for something fun to do with your family, Jurassic Kingdom is definitely a good option!
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
For starters, the massive, lush setting is picture perfect and really adds to the feeling of complete immersion in a prehistoric world.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Jurassic Kingdom is a park within a park. A section of Prinses Beatrixpark has been cordoned off to accommodate the dinosaurs.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Accessibility is not a problem in Jurassic Kingdom. You can easily navigate the entire kingdom and come close to all of the dinosaurs thanks to the paths.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Of course, if you walk among dinosaurs, you're bound to be eaten by a T-Rex.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Don't forget to bring your camera! If you get eaten alive by a dinosaur, you will want to have proof, in case nobody believes you.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Jurassic Kingdom is all about fun, adventure and education. Next to all of the major dinosaurs, you'll find signs (in Dutch) with the name of the animal as well as an explanation of its physical features and place in history.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
For the truly adventurous kids, there's a sandpit in which they can excavate dinosaur bones. There's also a tent in which a 30-minute BBC documentary is shown. If you're more hands-on, try out the virtual reality experience and start a fight with a dinosaur or take a ride on a wild dino-rollercoaster.
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Be sure to wear good shoes, you might need to run for your life if the velociraptors break out of their cage!
Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam
Along the route, you'll find various stands with refreshments and there's also a family restaurant (Parckhoeve) on the grounds.
About Jurassic Kingdom
Jurassic Kingdom is a travelling exhibition. Its first stop was Edinburgh in March 2018, after that it travelled to Sheffield before arriving in the Netherlands. After the exhibition wraps up in Schiedam, it'll continue on to Cardiff and Nottingham. For more information and details, check out the official Jurassic Kingdom website.
Visit the official website or this link for more information on the various types of tickets to Jurassic Kingdom Schiedam. *Ticket prices might fluctuate if you buy them on the same day as your visit.
Location: Prinses Beatrixpark
Prinses Beatrixpark is located in Schiedam; a municipality that seamlessly borders the western edge of Rotterdam. It's so well connected, it feels like just another Rotterdam suburb. You can get there by tram, metro, train, bike or even on foot, depending on where you're coming from.
This summer, the Kunsthal presents six groovy Sundays with live music and DJs, food, fashion and art. Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY is held in Museumpark, from Sunday, July 1st all the way through Sunday, August 5th.
Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY kicks off on Sunday, July 1st with the Salsa All-Star band Marcando featuring Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontelé. Maite has been living in Colombia for years where she is regarded as one of the most prominent musicians in the Latin scene. Her swinging performance with Marcando is bound to have even the stiffest Dutch hips gyrating.
In between sets, Kunsthal's resident DJ Git Hyper will be rocking the decks. He is well known as a member of the Rotterdam rap formation DuvelDuvel and formerly of Zuco 103 and Caro Emerald.
Kunsthal LIVE OP ZONDAG 📷 Marco De Swart
Guided tours and workshops
Kunstal LIVE ON SUNDAY is about more than live music and good vibes. Every Sunday there are various tours to choose from. For starters, there is a Fashion Tour which explores the Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years exhibition. The tour is led by fashion buffs, including Vogue's fashion features director Fiona Hering and fashion curator Margreeth Olsthoorn.
There's also a Nature Tour through Museumpark with led by an urban biologist from the Natural Historical Museum. For those of you coming with children, there's a cool Theatre Tour. All you can Art artists will also be waiting in their mobile workshop to bring out the artist in you. If you rather just relax and enjoy the groovy vibes, be sure to grab a Kunsthal LIVE picnic basket or savour the many snacks and drinks from the food trucks on site.
Kunsthal LIVE OP ZONDAG 📷 Marco De Swart
Event details: Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY
Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY
Date: July 1st - August 5th Place: Museumpark Rotterdam Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Entrance: 100% free
Programme: Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY
Sunday 1 July - Salsa All-Star band Marcando, featuring Maite Hontelé
Sunday 8 July - Convoi Exceptional | New Cool Collective
Sunday 15 July - Maya Christina | Zuco 103
Sunday 22 July - MC JR & Th’Acquisition | Gallowstreet
Sunday 29 July - Lady Shaynah | Kuenta i Tambu
Sunday 5 August - Josimar Gomes | Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
