World of wine
Who still goes to clubs? Plenty of people do, but there’s also a whole new way to enjoy a night out on the town. And it involves wine. The wine bars of Rotterdam come in all shapes and sizes, so why not give them a try and see which wine list and ambiance suits the […]
Primal Whales
Come meet the newest additions to the fossil family at the Natural History Museum. Loose bones of whales, mammoths and rhinos and nearly flawless primal whale skulls were found off the coast of Zeeland and have been primped and prepared to meet the public. Highlights of this exhibition include meticulously composed fossilised skulls of pointed […]
Glow in the Dark Halloween
Spiders, ghosts and lots of black light This isn’t any ordinary party. In order to bring the Glow in the Dark experience to life, much attention is given to the decor. There will be lasers, glowing objects, visual arts and blacklights. Because it is a Halloween special, there will also be spiders, ghosts and other […]
Calaboose
Satés and cocktails are a divine combination, especially if served by the ‘Saté Man’ together with shakers from cocktail bar Dr. At Calaboose. Take a seat at the restaurant’s detached building or ‘tropical’ inner garden and dine on Indonesian dishes with a twist (saté ajam, babi, gado gado, rendang, sajoer lodeh). Drinks include the Honeymaker […]
Rotterdam Carpet Playmat
Launch of new Rotterdam playmat Parking at the Euromast, quickly passing by Blijdorp Zoo to watch Bokito or making a pitstop at the spring roll shop. And all of that simply in your living room or garden. Nultien Clothing brings out the first real Rotterdam Carpet Playmat including more than 20 Rotterdam icons. Nultien also […]
Festival Jazz International
100 Years of Jazz in Rotterdam At Festival Jazz International Rotterdam, the Rotterdam scene and sound are central. Jazz, hip-hop, electronics, impro and many crossovers define the programme, all with a Rotterdam character. There will be plenty of Rotterdam musicians and new projects, but the programming will also be supplemented by (inter) national artists. Moreover, […]
Word Night
Experience the silence of sound On Friday, 25 and Saturday, 26 October, the fourth edition of Woordnacht, the festival on current Dutch and Flemish literature, takes place in Rotterdam. This year’s theme is silence: the silence of the taboo. Dozens of writers, poets and artists will again be performing in the vicinity of Central Station […]
Leo Blok – Spido Rotterdam
A Window To The Harbour What started as a shuttle service for sailors a century ago, nowadays Spido Rotterdam offers Rotterdammers and visitors unparalleled views over the city and its harbour. At the helm of the company is Leo Blok, a former register accountant and major fan of The Beach Boys. Spido Rotterdam Spido is […]
Forgotten Movies
The devastating aftermath of World War II is hard to forget. It’s amazing how such a short period of time can leave its mark over multiple generations. Some of its forgotten footage, however, has recently been found. Museum Rotterdam wants to give these films their much-deserved attention. “Forgotten Movies” will present the discovery of new, […]
Opening Margreeth Olsthoorn and JIP
Mother and Daughter in Business! Margreeth Olsthoorn (known from Rotterdam’s high-end fashion store with the same name) just opened a new multi-brand store together with her daughter Jip, by the name “MARGREETH OLSTHOORN x JIP _ Downtown”. This multi-brand store is not only distinctive due to the collaboration with daughter Jip, but also through an […]
