Interview: English stand-up comedy night Rotterdam Laughs in RAAF on February 9th

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Forget the gym and come train your abs during the comedy night Rotterdam Laughs on February 9th. AOT Events will bring you English spoken stand-up comedy at RAAF Rotterdam with a microphone, jokes and a great audience.

This will be the 14th edition of Rotterdam Laughs, an event first started in September 2016 after previously organizing multiple Dutch open mic nights at Studio de Bakkerij in Rotterdam Noord (North). Master of Ceremony is Said El Hassnaoui. Said, also known as WestSaid (www.westsaid.com), is a permanent member of the Comedy Explosion, winner of the Comedy Slam and organizer of several comedy nights in the Netherlands and abroad.

Do you know many Rotterdam comedians and are they different than other comedians?

Said: I think I know most comedians from Rotterdam. Maybe all of them. And they are all different. I guess every comedian has his own style which makes him or her unique in their own way

What makes it so fun to play in Rotterdam?

Said: Audience in Rotterdam have a great sense of humour and love to laugh. That makes them the perfect audience to perform for.

Is the public different from other places in the Netherlands?

Said: Dutch audience is different everywhere in the Netherlands. Expats are the same almost everywhere.

What is the craziest thing that ever happened on stage in Rotterdam?

Said: I do not have any weird or odd experiences in Rotterdam.

What are your plans for 2018 in Rotterdam and beyond?

Said: In Rotterdam, I organize a Dutch spoken open mic in Studio de Bakkerij and an English spoken open mic in RAAF. Both shows are doing really well and I hope more people will get to see our shows.

Rotterdam Laughs in RAAF by Marcel Kamphuis 01
Are you curious about Said and his comedy night in RAAF and Studio de Bakkerij? Said will bring you the best stand-up comedians from around the world to Rotterdam with each month a different line-up. A line-up consisting of established names and new talent.

Friday, February 9th he will be back at RAAF Rotterdam. The entire show will be in English and features Amit Koikkarah Aji, Gary Nicholson, Jacob Adriani, Onno Blom, Roxy JC, Duncan MacDonald and Gillian Graven.

Tickets

Get your ticket(s) here.

Address and Location - RAAF

Open City Hall marks festive start of winter season in Rotterdam

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Holiday Season & Christmas

This year, the municipality of Rotterdam is joining forces with a number of cultural institutions to organise a programme of winter-themed events, spread out across the entire city.

The festive kick-off of the winter season is on Friday, 8th of December. The doors of city hall (Stadhuis) will be open to the public from 17:00 onwards. The city hall's garden (stadhuistuin) will be transformed into a winter garden.

Tree lighting ceremony

As is tradition, Rotterdam city Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb will officially light the Christmas tree at exactly 18:00. The rest of the evening will feature various musical performances and Urban Guides will provide guided tours inside city hall.

Stadhuistuin Rotterdam by Marian V

Programme

17.00 - 17.45 - Dance workshop for kids
18.00 - 18.30 - Musical opening with performances by Zang Express, Ikei, Neda Boin, Derek Otte and Sharon Doorson
18.30 - 18.45 - Ignition of Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Aboutaleb
19.00 - 20.15 - Codarts pop orchestra (Tributes)
19.30 - 22.00 - Silent Disco with DJ Okkie & DJ Minka
22.00 End of event

Throughout the entire evening, all sorts of activities are organized in which young and old can participate for free. Tours in the town hall take place at various times.

Please note, for a number of activities, you will need to register yourself in advance via the website Winter in Rotterdam.

Check out 500 acts at over 100 locations during the Rotterdamse Popweek

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Live Music

Where to find the best local talent? That's easy, at the Rotterdamse Popweek! This year, the fourth edition of the Rotterdamse Popweek takes place from October 28th through November 6th.

The Rotterdamse Popweek is organized by the Popunie; a foundation which for many years has been a major driving force behind a lot of the musical developments in the city. Gotta love these guys!

What to expect during Rotterdamse Popweek

Rotterdamse Popweek prides itself on being the only week that lasts 10 days. The 'week' is all about pop and pop related activities. This year, the fourth edition of the Rotterdamse Popweek takes place from October 28th through November 6th. Rotterdamse Popweek features 500 acts performing at over 100 locations. There's a lot more happening than you might think.It al begins on October 28th with the Rotterdam Music Awards and the Rotterdam Popquiz in Rotown.

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Come to the city on Saturday 29th to experience the Rotterdam Zombie Walk. On November 1st, there's the Rotterdamse Popweek jam session in RAAF. The MTV Music Week kicks off on November 2nd and ends on Sunday November 6th with the MTV European Music Awards event in Rotterdam Ahoy. Saturday, november 5th it's time for the always popular Popronde where musicians from across the Netherlands come to Rotterdam to perform in local bars and shops. Another event to check out is the 40 Years of Punk fest in Vibes (40 Jaar Punkfest).

For more information on the event, schedules and lineups visit the official Rotterdamse Popweek website.

World Food Day Rotterdam 2016

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Food Festival

All around the world, World Food Day is celebrated every October 16th. This year, Rotterdam marks the occasion with its very own World Food Day festival. The event offers sneak peeks inside kitchens in and around Rotterdam, which are usually closed to the general public.

About World Food Day Rotterdam 2016

Interesting fact: World Food Day honors the founding of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

Schouwburgplein is the main location for the festival. Expect to see cooking demonstrations by popular chef Rudolph van Veen, a celebrity food quiz and music by DJ Thelonius.

Other activities include a supermarket safari, talk shows in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg theatre and interesting presentations on how food travels all the way from the world to your plate.

World Food Day from World Food Day on Vimeo.

Info & line-up

World Food Day Rotterdam 2016

Date: 16 October 2016
Place: Schouwburgplein
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
Entrance: Mostly free / €2,50 for tours

The festival also features many tours. Some are by boat, others are by bus and some are by bicycle. You can find the official festival programme on the World Food Day Rotterdam website.

How to get there

Rotterdamse Oogst is a fresh market with regional and seasonal products

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Food
Market

Looking to whip up a storm in the kitchen this weekend? How about using fresh, local ingredients? This week's tip is Rotterdamse Oogst. A biweekly market with regional and seasonal products, a nice terrace to relax on and live music by singer/songwriters.