There comes a time when silence is no longer possible.
Not when inequality is growing.
Not when people are excluded because they think differently, feel differently, or were born differently.
Not when disinformation erodes the trust we need to live together. And not if we continue to watch systems run while the earth creaks beneath our very existence. I believe that speaking up, really speaking out, is our moral duty. Not to shout, not to condemn, but to have the courage to speak up.
To say what we see, feel and know, even when it hurts. Especially then.
Because silence is never neutral.
In this edition of Eindless, we celebrate creators who use their voices. The winners of the Eindhoven Culture Prize show that art is not only beautiful, but also courageous. The Let’s Talk About Home festival questions what “home” means in a world that is increasingly shifting. And in all those performances and stories, films and fragments, large and small, you hear the same longing: to be seen, to be heard, to be human. So, let’s keep the conversation going. With open eyes and an open heart. Because whoever speaks, moves something within themselves, and in the world.
Speak softly, act clearly.
Lidy Lathouwers
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Eindless Magazine
In this edition
COLOPHON
November 2025
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Die Dreigroschenoper by Opera Zuid i.s.m PhilZuid with actor/singer Maarten Heijmans in the leading role. See page11 for more info.
Soft Landing
The world cresces Endhoven Airport
Eindhoven Cultural Awards ‘25
Here are the winners!
Made in Eindhoven & region
Local labels found for you
Column
Loubna Bakra
Burst your Bubble
Khan about bubbles & blowing bubbles
Going Out Agenda November Concerts, theater, exhibitions & more
Column
Mathilde Lageman
Between Cultures: Former Sovjet-Unie
The danceworld of Andrey ‘Drosha’ Grekhov
Let’s talk about... Home Empowered Theater Festival & program
Monthly overview November
What you can’t miss this month
World Flavours & Traditions
Pan de Muerto, bread for the living & the dead
A soft landing
Eindhoven Airport is the gateway to the Brainport region. With direct connections to and from London, Alicante, Budapest, and other destinations, the airport brings people closer together for holidays, work, or visiting family. What remains is that first impression: the airport exudes Brabant hospitality and welcomes passengers with organised service and excellent connections. This is where your journey begins. Will you join us?
‘Alicante has truly stolen my heart’
Arrival from Alicante, Spain
Charmaine & son Saint
Age 27 years & 6 months Nationality Dutch
‘We just got back from two wonderful weeks in Alicante! It was so nice to get away with my partner and our children. Just together, without rushing or obligations. We go on holiday once or twice a year, usually flying from Eindhoven Airport. London and Alicante are our favourites, but Alicante has truly stolen my heart; I love going there. When I was 22, I decided to go back to school. I studied at the Summa College, even though I was already living on my own. It was quite challenging. I didn’t get along with all the teachers, and I struggled with having to do things. The obligation sometimes felt oppressive. Due to complications surrounding the birth, I’m currently on sick leave. I used to work at ASML as a data analyst, which is fantastic work! As soon as I’ve recovered, I’ll definitely go back to work. Part-time at first, because with two little ones at home, it’s already quite busy. Now, let’s get home, unpack our suitcases, do the laundry... get everything organized. And relax after the holiday; traveling with the little ones can be a challenge sometimes.’
Stay-at-home mum Charmaine, her partner, and their sons Ace (not pictured) and Saint live in Tongelre and are being picked up by their grandpa.
Direct connections,
close to home
‘We find the people in the Netherlands so kind and friendly’
Waving goodbye to Sofia, Bulgarije
Mohammed from Hanover and his friends Helal & Helal Al Chuwaizi from Deventer
Age 32, 28 & 32 Nationalities Syrian and Yemeni
‘It’s my first time in the Netherlands,’ Mohammed says. ‘I’ve enjoyed these four days with my friends: we’re all Arab. They live in Deventer; I live in Hanover. It’s not that far away, so it’s easy to come over for a few days.’ What has struck him? ‘I find the people in the Netherlands so kind and friendly.’ His friends wholeheartedly agree. Helal Al Chuwaizi: ‘I’m currently taking Dutch lessons and hope to reach B1, after which I want to work. But it’s not easy to learn Dutch properly.’ His friend, also named Helal, adds: ‘I’ve also taken Dutch lessons, but I don’t think they’re very good. I hear that from others too, and we find it very annoying. It’s not fast-paced and very commercial.’ Students are placed in multiple levels within a class, resulting in poorer Dutch learning. We’re truly concerned about the weak educational system. This really needs attention.’ What are their impressions of Eindhoven? Helal Al Chuwaizi: ‘I’ve been here many times. To a PSV match, visiting friends, and every year a truly wonderful light show. Glow! I think it’s coming up again in November?’
Helal is a Chemical Engineer and has lived in the Netherlands for three years. Helal Al Chuwaizi has been in the Netherlands for four years. Mohammed lives and works in Hannover, Germany.
Eindhoven Airport has 7 million passengers per year, which is an average of more than 18,000 arriving and departing people every day. 53% of them travel on a holiday or a city trip, 33% visit family and/or friends and 14% make a business trip. However short their visit may be the airport strengthens the growth of the region for settling, for living and working, and in economic terms.
Here are the winners! Eindhoven Culture Prize Ceremony
From the creative heart of Eindhoven, where ideas glow in the dark and communities grow, on 8th October at the Effenar, Oscar Kocken, on behalf of the Eindhoven Culture Prize Jury, unveiled the three faces that represent what makes, breathes, and moves Eindhoven: Club Symbiose, Erwin Thomasse, and Dynamo. Three winners who embody courage, imagination, and connection. People and places that give the city colour, sound, and, above all, meaning. They each add something to Eindhoven’s soul and enrich the city; not with money, but with ideas, energy, and imagination.
Three Voices, One Story
Underground, personal, and across generations, these winners demonstrate how Eindhoven not only innovates but also continues to connect. The underground vibe, the quiet imagination, and the youthful energy together form one story: that Eindhoven lives, vibrates, and is building a city where everyone can create something that moves and matters. Mike Dobber (Dynamo): ‘I love it most when young people surpass themselves. When you see them grow and take further steps in their lives. It’s wonderful to be able to contribute to the vibrancy of our city in this way.’
Club Symbiose Winner of the Incentive Award.
They quickly grew into a vibrant sanctuary for art, music, and performance and are working towards a new location, literally underground, in a Microstad basement. Club Symbiose brings together disciplines that often don’t find a platform elsewhere and shows that nightlife is also culture. They create space for alternative thinkers, experimentation, and togetherness. In short: the future of Eindhoven pulses in their bassline.
Captured and enchanted hearts in the heart of the city: Club Symbiose, a group of young creators who prove that nightlife is also culture. They are building a sanctuary where art, music, and performance meet, where subcultures finally get a platform, and where things are allowed to be just a little bit different. No glitter without foundation; That’s Symbiose.
The other nominees in this category were Demo and Eindhoven Pride.
Erwin Thomasse Winner of the Individual Appreciation Award.
A visual artist who doesn’t impose but invites. His work, from installations to graphic design, poses questions instead of providing answers. Erwin is the quiet force that enriches Eindhoven with meaningful images and concepts. Deeply rooted here, but always with an open mind. His dedication and modesty make him a fixture in Eindhoven’s cultural fabric. Perhaps you’re familiar with his work on the roof of the Van Abbemuseum? TURN. PANIC. INTO. MAGIC. And that’s it. Thomasse owns this town.
An artist who prefers to listen rather than shout: Erwin Thomasse. You don’t just see his work, you feel it. Installations, graphic design, interventions in public spaces: Erwin has enormous power in his thinking and acting and invites you to create meaning for yourself.
The other nominees in this category were Imke Sloos and Luka Kooijmans.
winners!
Dynamo Winner of the Organisation Appreciation Award.
A household name in the city for over forty years, and still just as young at heart. Dynamo is a place where generations of young people develop their talents, where subcultures converge, and where music, dance, art, and community reinforce each other. They understand better than anyone that culture starts with giving young people the space to create, to fail, to grow, and above all to be themselves.
Of course, a name that has resonated with the city for forty years: Dynamo!
A place where young people can be themselves, where talents flourish, and subcultures thrive. From hip-hop to gaming, from dance to design, Dynamo remains the beating heart of young Eindhoven. An organisation that evolves with every generation and knows: culture starts with giving young people the space they need.
The other nominees in this category were Mies en Scene and Bell’s Comedy Club.
Club Symbiose
‘Surrender to the DJ decks. Bass, groove, electro bangers from Symbiose. Bacchanalia, Dayparty: we’ve held all our events in the Club Garden. At our parties, we want to make the unexpected possible.’
Erwin Thomasse
‘Surrender to the DJ decks. Bass, groove, electro bangers from Symbiose. Bacchanalia, Dayparty: we’ve held all our events in the Club Garden. At our parties, we want to make the unexpected possible.’
Dynamo
‘We always work from the perspective of young people: what are their desires, what occupies their minds? And what question lies beneath their question? Often, there’s so much more to it; a social need that remains fundamentally the same. Our programmes are driven by young people, authentic, and open to innovation. By constantly reinventing ourselves, we remain relevant - a key strength of Dynamo.’
Kiki van Eijk & Maarten Baptist
A passion for color & the charm of transparency
Who wouldn’t love to wake up in the morning, drink a cup of coffee, and have these beautiful objects beside them? The transparent glass, which lets light shine through, combined with the texture of raku glass, creates harmony in the smallest details. Both objects emphasize beauty in simplicity, a natural form, and a distinctive design aesthetic.
Kiki and Maarten are talented product designers, both based in Eindhoven. They graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven two years apart and immediately showcased their talent and artistic vision to the world.
Raak U
Kiki van Eijk lives on a quiet farm in Eindhoven and works in a warehouse where she creates imaginative objects. She delights in observing the small, refined details of nature and uses color with rare intuition. In addition to collaborations with leading brands and institutions, she was the first Dutch visual artist to create a largescale installation for the Coachella Festival.
With an intuitive approach, Kiki delves into the Japanese lowtemperature technique of Raku, thereby enhancing the richness of sensory experiences. She gives this historical technique a contemporary reinterpretation and, through trial and error, develops her work towards contemporary design. Firing Raku in her garden studio adds an extra layer to the centuries-old process and offers her deeper insight into its possibilities and applications.
Working with fire at 1000 degrees Celsius is an intense physical process that results in unique smoked objects. Thanks to the many variables in the Raku process, every result is a surprise, even for the artist herself! No two objects will ever be the same. Kiki maintains her intuitive approach, creating a rich, sensory experience.
Three-legged Delight
Maarten Baptist is known for his minimalist and elegant style and designs products for everyday use at home or at work. The Tripod Glasses collection is inspired by the design of his iconic cutlery and arose from experiments with alternative ways to shape the stem of a wine glass, instead of the traditional flat base. By further exploring the possibilities of glass in relation to food, he became a true expert. “This series is made of technical laboratory glass, one of my favorite materials because of its high quality,” he explains. “It is manufactured from tubes and rods that are shaped by heating and blowing. Glassblowers who work with this technique are extremely precise, resulting in highly technical objects. Very different from glass formed with a kiln bell.” The Tripod series is perfectly suited to this craftsmanship of laboratory glassblowers.
Interesting detail: the first Tripod objects were made here in Eindhoven, together with the son of a master glassblower from Philips. Our city has a rich history of glassblowing: all light bulbs and television screens used to be made of glass. The series has been a great success: after the wine and water glasses, a coffee cup followed, designed to optimally showcase your favorite coffee beans. The transparent design offers a perfect view of the different layers of espresso, making every cup a small experience.
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Just keep living
‘I’m almost 50, people. I repeat, I’m almost 50.’ I repeat this sentence mainly for myself. You probably read and understood it correctly the first time. Personally, I find this a strange thought. It’ll take a few more years before I get there. And maybe I won’t make it at all. But to keep this column a bit lighter, let’s assume I do make it. How do you describe your own end in 500 words? Impossible, I think. But thankfully, that’s not a topic for now. I’m almost 50, and I’ve been ruminating on it for a few weeks now. I just can’t get used to it. My eldest son is leaving home soon; my body and hormones are acting strangely. All these changes, not only around me, but also within me. How do you cope with growing old? I asked my mother that question, and she laughed at me out loud. She said it would all work out, as long as you just keep living. She doesn’t understand why I’m so concerned about this, and that I need more guidance to prepare for this new phase I’m entering. I don’t find my question at all strange. My parents and I separated in my teens, and she physically lived in Morocco. I’ve only seen her a few times since then. Besides, I grew up without grandparents nearby.
I haven’t seen anyone in my immediate circle grow old up close. I haven’t been able to simply witness that process and experience firsthand the impact of time on a person. From youth to old age. I want to be able to prepare myself; that’s how I am. Then I won’t be startled by the first signs, and I can deal with them calmly. Where does the decline begin? With painful knees, lower back pain? Osteoporosis after menopause? Will I go bald, or will my hair thin? What will droop and what won’t? These are just the physical symptoms. What about the hormonal side? I know women who take hormone supplements to suppress menopausal symptoms. What if I experience so many symptoms due to hormonal fluctuations that I’m no longer as effective at work? Am I willing to bear those consequences because I believe it’s necessary to age gracefully, even though I don’t yet know what that means? Or do I also want supplements to keep going? I have only questions and no answers. I don’t know yet. What I do know is that I seem to be trapped by some sort of ideal of female beauty. I’d like to keep my body at 30.
There are plenty of other topics to occupy my mind besides the effect of gravity on my body. I think I’ll just follow my mother’s advice. Just keep living, and everything will work out.
LOUBNA BAKRA
Community builder Woensel West, community librarian Woensel Zuid
‘From youth to old age. I want to be able to prepare myself; that’s just how I am.’
Burst your Bubble
Khan is a software engineer in Eindhoven and recently discovered Burst Your Bubble. The fact that you can meet people there with mutual respect and make genuine connections makes him very enthusiastic about this platform.
BUBBLES & BUBBLE BLOWING
Being open to others is the first step in connecting
‘When I was blowing bubbles as a child, I always wanted to make bigger bubbles and keep playing with them without popping them. How different that is as an adult. Consciously or unconsciously, I now, like all of us, create my own bubbles and don’t feel comfortable leaving them or letting others into them. Burst Your Bubble is an initiative that can help people who find it difficult to leave their comfort zone and who are genuinely interested in meeting new people in a fun way. A great platform for both locals and internationals to make real connections! Burst Your Bubble brings my life vision one step closer to the reality where people meet without differences and with mutual respect. Like birds in the open air or fish in the deep ocean: warm and spontaneous. Nature gives us so many examples of togetherness. It’s an unavoidable fact that we need each other. In my view, being open to one another is the first step in connecting. And Burst Your Bubble is the perfect place for people to practice that. You feel the eternal energy of togetherness.’
Burst your Bubble is a Jump Movement Foundation scheme developed by Ineke Hurkmans. Eindless is an Uit in Eindhoven Foundation publication. Together they let you look at the city and its inhabitants in a new way, so that you yourself see opportunities to learn more, make contacts and contribute to an inclusive city where everyone is welcome.
Khan during the Burst your Bubble session at the Library.
Photography: Charlotte Grips & Jurgen Ooms
AGENDA
There’s plenty to do in the city in November, with music, theater, dance, exhibitions, and events. Will you be there ? Stay on, go out!
EINDHOVEN | 20:00 | CIRCUS | NO DUTCH REQUIRED TUE 4 & WED 5 NOVEMBER Cirquework
For the first time in the Netherlands, the contemporary circus company Cirquework presents its show YOAH. This is the chance to discover the enchanting universe of this internationally renowned Japanese circus, with breathtaking acrobatic acts, dazzling aerials, and stunning digital effects.
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | THEATER, ART, WORKSHOPS Let’s talk about home
The fifth edition of our outspoken theatre festival, Let’s talk about..., will take place from 1 to 18 November. This year’s central question is: what does home mean? What do we need to feel at home? Our family history, cultural background, and the places we grew up leave their mark and shape our ideas about identity and belonging.
This year, the festival once again presents a varied program full of theatre, art, workshops, and more. Visitors are invited to reflect on the question: what connects us, and what makes us special? Through stories, images, and conversations, space is created for connection, wonder, and new insights. Discover the program and join in!
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | 20:00 | MUSIC THEATER Bos Theater Productions
The Indestructible Sisters of Hoogezand-Sappemeer
Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen, Margôt Ros, and others
A passionate musical comedy about attraction, revenge, sisterly love, and the age-old longing for recognition, even in the afterlife. And meanwhile, the ghost of the fiercely handsome Heathcliff, from Emily’s novel Wuthering Heights, continues to haunt...
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | 20:30 | THEATER
Internationaal
Theater Amsterdam & Eline Arbo De Wetten / The Laws
Who are you without the others? Director Eline Arbo takes you on a journey through the story of a woman searching for herself. She meets seven defining figures in her young life. We see how she enters the world of writing in a remarkable way and finds meaning in her life, both thanks to and despite these encounters.
“A grand and compelling stage adaptation of the classic” - Trouw
What should we do with Maartje?
Jaqueline Blom, Mark Rietman, Annick Boer and others
Four friends, a theatre collective, and thirty years of shared stories. In the new comedy What should we do with Maartje?, a close-knit group balances between performance and reality. Their rehearsals spiral out of control, their mutual bonds falter. And that’s precisely what creates relatable, hilarious, and sometimes poignant situations.
“A unique cocktail of acting styles” - Volkskrant.
Victoria Koblenko & Zineb Fallouk Golem
Martha, the widow and ex-wife of a fallen soldier, walks the fine line between reality and delusion. As Ukraine succumbs to the consequences of war, Maria and Martha seek solace in each other, in memories, and in a bizarre attempt to come to grips with their loss.
Sjostakovitsj 11 and Liya Petrova
To mark the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, Philzuid presents one of his greatest works: in his Symphony No. 11, he translated the Russian Revolution of 1905 into music. His composition is imbued with tension, raw emotion, and sharp contrasts. Whispering strings and ominous silences build dramatic outbursts, in which fear, hope, and struggle alternate. Under the baton of star conductor Martyn Brabbins, Philzuid brings this captivating symphonic musical document to life. The concert opens with lyrical work by the composer Fyodor Akimenko, before Liya Petrova delves into the fiendishly difficult violin concerto by Carl Nielsen.
Philhalloween with Symfonie fantastique
Halloween evokes dark scenes and unexpected twists. Philzuid presents a program full of oppressive atmosphere and musical suspense. The evening begins with The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas, a captivating tale of a student who struggles to control magic, with dramatic consequences. The magic continues in Weinberg’s Trumpet Concerto, which varies dramatically in its effects. Shostakovich described it as a “symphony for trumpet and orchestra.” And that’s in good hands with top trumpeter Simon Höfele, who quickly became one of the most prominent trumpeters of his generation. And we conclude with a hallucinatory journey through obsessive love, madness, and a creepy witches’ sabbath. Exactly, the ingredients for Hector Berlioz’s much-loved Symfonie fantastique. A concert full of musical tension and dark beauty, perfect for a good scare.
NOVEMBER
psy) 03.00 - 04.00 Ozonee (Hi - Tech)
LIGHT
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | PHILZUID |
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The Threepenny Opera is a stimulating entertainment that challenges us to critically examine society and morality. Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht wrote this satirical play with music, brimming with social criticism (1928). Almost a hundred years later, it remains sharp and relevant. Betrayal, corruption, and bribery reveal the inner workings of the (under)world in this story about the gangster Macheath. Weill’s iconic music pushes the boundaries of musical theatre. Classical music, cabaret, jazz, and chanson merge into a timeless, unique, and highly artistic experience.
Director: theatre artist Servé Hermans. Musical direction: Enrico Delamboye. Actor Maarten Heijmans plays Mackie Messer.
Singing in German, with English/Dutch surtitles.
The Stones VS The Beatles Battle
MBN Music, Harry Sacksioni, Manny Angeletti e.a.
In the 1960s, you were either a fan of the rebellious Rolling Stones from London or the seemingly respectable Beatles from Liverpool. The Stones vs. The Beatles Battle explores this ‘competition.’ Naturally, the best songs by these pop music icons take center stage in this concert special.
Music in de Cathrien
1 November | Catharina Church | 15:00
Rianne Wilbers, sopraan & Ruud Huijbregts, organ Requiem of Hans Leenders
14.25: Carillon playing by Rosemarie Seuntiëns
8 November | Catharina Church| 15:00 Strijktrio Çanned Classics
Great classic hits from the classical top-400
15 November | Catharina Church | 15:00 Eindhovens Kamerkoor u.s.o. Arjan Veen
Licht! o.a. Brahms, Elgar, Gjeilo, Rutter, Tallis
22 November | Catharina Church | 15:00 Bank holiday St. Cecilia in de Cathrien Collegium Vocale Eindhoven, soloists&orchestra Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day
6 December | Catharina Church | 15:00
Winter music in the Cathrien - KLIMT ensemble
14.25: Carillon playing by Rosemarie Seuntiëns
13 December | Catharina Church | 15:00 Ernst de Corte and consorts with the help of Rosemarie Seuntiëns
Music of Jules de Corte
20 December | Catharina Church | 15:00
Music from the Sistine chapel: Choir and organ music by, among others, Palestrina, Josquin en Allegri
SUN 30 NOVEMBER
Händel’s Messiah
Meet Numidia, one of the most versatile singers in the Netherlands. Her musical journey began on national television, where she shone in programs like The Voice Kids, Het Perfecte Plaatje, Beste Zangers, Stars on Stage, and The Masked Singer.
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired centuries with its message of hope and comfort. All emotions converge: love, sorrow, trial, and redemption. George Frideric Handel gave this story a unique voice to his Messiah. Beautiful arias, jubilant choral pieces, and sparkling baroque music resonate in this Advent masterpiece. “I truly thought I saw all of heaven before me and the great God himself,” Handel said of his Messiah. Conducted by Peter Dijkstra, his Vocal Ensemble MUSA, and Philzuid, you will be taken on a musical journey full of feeling and beauty. The soloists, including soprano Anna Dennis and countertenor Maarten Engeltjes, add their radiant voices. Messiah embraces the joy and light of Christmas and leaves no heart untouched. Hallelujah!
See all concerts at philzuid.nl/concerten
‘I
have a Dutch mind and a Turkish heart’
Ebru Janssens-Kayan
MERHABA EINDHOVEN
You Are the Dream
Ilse DeLange
Bekle
Kardes Türküle & Candan Erçetin
Bahçede
Sertab Erener
Geççek
Tarkan
Istanbul
Levent Yüksel
Music says a lot about a person. That’s why Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is engaging in a conversation with an Eindhoven resident from a cultural community, based on five cherished songs. This time: Ebru Janssens-Kayan (51), Chair of the Turkish Professionals Network Eindhoven (TPNE), Eindhoven Library Event Programmer and Merhaba Eindhoven Festival Ambassador.
‘I’m a true love migrant,’ Ebru begins the conversation. Twenty-three years ago, I left Turkey for my husband Gerard.’ A big smile spread across her face. ‘I met him on a plane when I was working as a flight attendant. He greeted me in Turkish, and later, we sat across from each other during landing. We spoke briefly. I liked him, but it wasn’t allowed to ask for his contact information while working. Two weeks later, I received a letter. I immediately suspected who had written it!’ We ended up getting married in the Netherlands. We then had a big party in Turkey. Of course, a first dance was a must. We danced to You Are the Dream by Ilse DeLange. After all, at a Turkish party, there must be dancing!’
9/8 rhythm
Ebru spent her entire childhood in the Trakia region, in northwestern Turkey. ‘The locals call themselves the happiest people in the world. Perhaps it’s also due to the Balkan influences that characterize the region,’ she thinks. ‘No matter how sad you are, as soon as you hear Trakia music in its characteristic 9/8 rhythm, you just have to dance. All your worries disappear instantly!’ Now, the music of the place where she grew up still holds a warm place in her heart. ‘Choosing my five songs made me a little emotional. I lived there mostly with my parents and grandmother, and we had many neighbours. Everything happened together, from cooking to dining.’ Ebru explains: ‘The song I chose (Bekle by Kardes Türküler & Candan Erçetin) also has that 9/8 rhythm. But I also really like the message. It’s about not complaining but just getting on with it.’ She admits to having doubts about whether she shouldn’t choose Guus Meeuwis: ‘When I hear Brabant, I get emotional. I feel like a Brabant native. I’ve lived most of my adult life here, so to what extent am I still truly Turkish?’
Setbacks
Ebru doesn’t find it difficult that she no longer lives in Turkey. ‘My husband actually arrived just in time. I moved to Istanbul at eighteen to study. That same year, my mother became ill. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she unfortunately died of two years later. Those were very difficult years, because in a short time, I ultimately lost both my parents, my grandmother, and my cousin. She tried to escape all the misfortune. ‘I really needed something positive. And luckily, my husband was there.’ Bahçede, by singer Sertab Erener, takes her back to the time when her parents and grandmother were still alive. ‘It’s about a summer evening, fireflies, and the scent of honeysuckle and jasmine. I think time travel really exists, because when I hear that song, I can already see myself sitting in my grandmother’s garden. It’s not for nothing that I named my daughter Yasemin, after the scent of jasmine in the garden.’
‘It Will Pass’
‘Vier de Turkse cultuur’
Four years ago, tragedy struck Ebru. ‘My mother’s illness affected me too. At the same time, a friend’s husband became ill. She told me they always danced to Tarkan’s Geççek. He sings ‘It Will Pass.’ Whether it’s a period of illness or the political situation, everything will be alright in the end. I’ve held on to that ever since.’ Yet, she now finds it difficult to listen to the song. ‘I’ve recovered, but unfortunately, my friend’s husband didn’t. He passed away. The song reminds me of him most of the time now.’
Merhaba
Ebru is also involved in the Merhaba Eindhoven Festival in the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. ‘Four years ago, I got involved as a TPNE Board Member. It’s wonderful that Merhaba is a festival where Turkish/ Dutch people can express themselves in their own language and culture. The community really appreciates that!’ She’s also proud of the festival’s name: ‘I think I suggested the name myself and it’s especially nice that Merhaba was the beginning of how I met Gerard!’ She concludes the conversation with her latest song, Istanbul by Levent Yüksel. He sings about the city as if it were a woman he loves. I think Istanbul is truly the city where Turkish culture is best expressed. And of course, Yüksel is also performing at the festival in the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!”
Festival Merhaba Eindhoven
On Saturday, November 22, the Merhaba Eindhoven Festival will take place in Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
Info & tickets www.mge.nl/merhaba
More Turkish concerts in MgE: FRI 12 DECEMBER 2025 | 20.15
Karsu TUE 31 MARCH 2026 | 20.15
Buray
Come and join our first Green Cafe plant-based cooking workshop. Do you want to take a step towards cooking more with vegetables and want to learn more practical plant-based recipes? During this workshop you will learn to use local and seasonal ingredients, but also exotic ones, to create delicious dishes.
Book Collection:
On Monday, November 10, the Eindhoven Library’s collector will chat with you about the books in the library. Which books do you most enjoy reading and borrowing? Share your favorite genres, titles, and authors. Who knows, you might see your suggestions in the Eindhoven Library’s collection.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
Sarah?
Where Is Sarah? is Rob’s story about his experiences at sea and encounters with the people at the heart of it all: the migrants and refugees who risk their lives to reach Europe. A personal performance about borders, choices, and humanity. No frills. Just the way it was.
Learn how painting and bead embroidery come together in a unique textile design that you can make yourself and take home! Create the most beautiful creations and meet new people!
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
Interview with Johan Fretz about ‘Under the Paramaribo Tree’
The 2018 novel “Under the Paramaribo Tree” by Johan Fretz is the central book of the library campaign “The Netherlands Reads 2025.” Starting November 1st, it will be available free of charge at the library for a month. The choice was made because November 25th marks the 50th anniversary of Suriname’s independence from the Netherlands.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl TUE 13 NOVEMBER
Personal stories from a life full of laughter
40 Years of Cabaret with Erik van Muiswinkel
How do you keep an audience laughing and thinking for forty years straight? Dutch comedian, actor, and writer Erik van Muiswinkel knows better than anyone. In this personal talk, he takes you, through memorable video clips from his long career, on a journey through four decades of cabaret and television. This lecture will be in Dutch.
Reservations via www.uitineindhoven.nl
Join in. Play in. Create in.
Pastoor Petersstraat 180 5612 LW Eindhoven
Experience a mix of exciting, creative, and inspiring activities in Eindhoven this month. From a spooky Halloween ghost walk to creative workshops and exhibitions: you’re welcome!
FRI 24 OCTOBER
Plotsklaps
19:00 – 23:00
A multidisciplinary language evening full of spoken words and musical surprises.
SAT 25 OCTOBER
Felting Workshop
11:00 – 13:00
Want to learn felting?
Join the workshop and make a felt bag.
FRI 31 OCTOBER
Halloween:
Ghost Walk and Afterparty
18:30 – 22:00
Halloween Theater Spectacle:
a theatrical ghost walk through Eindhoven’s city center. Get your free tickets.
22:00 – 2:00
Afterparty with Stroomhuis and N.E.P. Dark Dance Party with performances by Leaf Litter Trash, Crybabies, and Videocall. Free admission
THU 6 NOVEMBER
Draadkracht special: Workshop Craft Telling
19:00 – 21:30 | english
A chance to unplug from the daily rush and reconnect with the present moment, your creativity, your inner voice and others. Theme: Language and Beloning
SAT 8 NOVEMBER
Book Binding Workshop met Rossi Liu
11:00 - 16:00
Create your personal cover and make your own notebook.
WED 12 NOVEMBER –SUN 30 NOVEMBER
Exhibition: We are Gestel
Artists from Gestel showcase their work - from paintings to photographs, from portraits to abstractions. Each with their own unique perspective, along with one shared background: their neighborhood. An exhibition about differences, recognition, and connections. Free admission during CKE opening hours.
DUTCH COURSES
VOLKSUNIVERSITEIT REGIO EINDHOVEN
The power of language
Never underestimate the power of language. We offer Dutch courses at all levels, to people with a different cultural background to learn Dutch. Speaking Dutch enables you to participate in daily life and be a part of society. It’s useful not only at work but also for communicating with the government, interacting with your neighbors, and chatting with colleagues.
More information can be found on our website: www.vu-eindhoven.nl
Do you have any questions?
Email: info@vu-eindhoven.nl or call: 040-7820810.
(Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM).
NOVEMBER
Wonderful science at Mad Science
The mad professors of Mad Science are taking over the Philips Museum on November 1 & 2! You’ll be amazed by everything during this spectacular weekend full of demonstrations and workshops. Come do experiments, perform crazy experiments, and discover what makes technology and science so special. For children aged 4 to 12.
November 1 & 2
GLOW at the Philips Museum
From November 8 to 15, Eindhoven’s evenings will once again revolve around the light spectacle GLOW. In the afternoon, you can visit the Philips Museum to learn why Eindhoven has such a special connection with light and the role Philips played in the global development of light and lamps. We’ll also perform “The Lamp,” a play about what it was like to work at Philips in 1891, four times a day.
November 8-15
Mini-lectures on the history of technology
Philips experts are ready to tell you all about topics like Röntgen, the development of radio technology, and the development of television. Visit the Philips Museum website to see which mini-lecture is being given on which day.
Experiment just like Vincent van Gogh in Vincent’s Light Lab
What is the color? And what is light? Vincent van Gogh experimented endlessly with color and light in his work. In Vincent’s Light Lab, you can try out various experiments yourself: not just by looking, but especially by doing. This way, you learn about technology and art in an innovative way. Vincent’s Light Lab is part of the Van Gogh Village Museum, and you’ll encounter it naturally during your museum visit.
for free thanks to the partnership with
CO-LAB | 10:30 - 21:45
City Guests: Real Stories Youth Edition
We welcome you to our pop-up location Co-Lab at Strijp-S in Eindhoven for an unforgettable evening full of stories that touch, inspire, and entertain. This edition is especially for young storytellers aged 15-25; everyone is welcome to come and listen.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
The most viewed woman in the world: The secret of the Mona Lisa
Why do millions of people travel to the Louvre to see her? What makes her mysterious smile so famous? In this lecture, you’ll explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci and the era in which he lived: the Italian High Renaissance. A period of exceptional cultural and scientific flourishing. More information: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
van Beckhoven Masterful Celebration
There’s always something to celebrate, and what connects to all these occasions is... the bakery. The subject that Master Pastry Chef and Master Baker Robert van Beckhoven loves to sink his teeth into during his theatrical food experience: Masterful Celebration!
Dmytro Petryna The Imitation Game
“The whole world is a circus and the people in it are clowns.” Photographer Dmytro Petryna explores the complexity of human emotions through the image of a clown - a symbol of both joy and sadness. With his colorful makeup and broad smile, the clown appears cheerful and carefree at first glance. However, this mask can conceal a whole range of emotions. It exaggerates the extreme states of human emotion and serves as a metaphor for the “masks” people often wear in everyday life.
Opening FRIDAY 7 November, from 7:00 PM Open every Sunday from 1:00 PM.
When Freedom Fails • Exhibition Until March 15, 2026
More than fifty drawings and paintings by Charlotte Schleiffert (see page 16) are on display in Weert. With her expressive images, full of contradictions, she encourages us to think about autonomy, power, and responsibility.
Chris Rijksmuseum • Exhibition Until September 20, 2026
Ceramic vases, plates, butt plugs, and gold Crocs by Chris Rijk are interspersed throughout the collection presentation. He combines the tradition of Delftware with contemporary and often provocative visual language.
Collection Presentation
At Museum W, you’ll follow a route through themes that everyone, regardless of who you are or where you come from, experiences. Such as the body you have, the family you’re born into, and the celebrations you celebrate. Marvel at the colorful museum galleries, get to know yourself better, and be surprised!
VAN GOGH VILLAGE MUSEUM
WHEN FREEDOM FAILS
Let’s talk about home
Prinses Arabella - The Musical
Dawn Collective, De Toneelmakerij & Theater De Krakeling
When her parents are on a state visit, Arabella unexpectedly gets a royal lesson. Her grandmother Omi wants to teach her how to be a real queen, including singing the official national anthem. But Arabella has other plans: having fun, singing with her friends, and ideally, inventing a completely new national anthem!
Miss Roos Goes on Vacation
Miss Roos is currently a YouTube hit. In this theatrical adventure, children and their (grand)parents are constantly involved in the performance. Miss Roos wants to go on vacation in the Netherlands, and Gijs finds a runaway dog along the way. Will that be compatible?
Hoorne Studios Fien & Teun - The Secret of Sinterklaas
It’s almost December 5th, and Fien, Teun, and their nephew Sem can’t wait for a very special guest. Sinterklaas is coming to the farm! But this year, something strange seems to be going on... Sinterklaas is being secretive, and it’s uncertain whether Sinterklaas’s evening can go ahead. Can the celebration still be saved?
AI, all over the place
Everyone has their guilty pleasures. Besides chocolate and cookies, I have another one: I can spend hours watching animal videos with otters, cats, or monkeys; preferably in the wild. Last week, Jane Goodall passed away. The touching moment when a chimpanzee returns to the wildlife sanctuary gives Jane a long hug, and thanks her for her good care, has been recognized worldwide. It’s a real, sincere, and pure image that shows that animals have emotionsJane Goodall showed us this in her work and documentaries. Unfortunately, that animals have feelings is still far from universally recognised. That they have fun together, however, is. Now I saw a funny video; several cats were sitting on the backs of pigs jumping on a trampoline. The footage was filmed with a night camera. Something so funny makes me so happy. I knew pigs were smart animals, but I’d never seen that they could also jump on a trampoline! Another video showed a cheetah tapping on a cat flap, trying to get the house cat to come play. I finally got it... these aren’t real videos at all, but AI-generated clips! I felt cheated. And especially stupid that, with my supposed knowledge of animals, I hadn’t realised the footage might be fake!
Now that I’m paying attention, I see that videos on social media like Facebook are becoming increasingly ridiculous, and I increasingly doubt the existence of ‘real footage’. After all, anything can be manipulated. I see massive building collapses, celebrities spouting complete nonsense (and I don’t mean figures like Trump or Musk, who are real). Or a ferocious chase on the A2 highway in which an American SWAT team arrests the news anchor, including the use of a Taser. All created by video software powered by artificial intelligence.
Open AI, Facebook, and Google are waging an intense battle: who will win the AI war? Where you might once have seen six fingers on a hand or stiff movements, and you knew images were fake, videos are now frighteningly realistic.
Disinformation and propaganda through AI lurk and creep into our lives. The creative industries, advertising agencies, and video creators are suffering greatly, especially small businesses and our youth, they are growing up with this. First there were filters, which now seem quite harmless. Now there’s AI and deepfake; do they see the difference between real and fake? How often does a toddler ask, ‘Is it real?’ What can we answer?
I see many obstacles if AI continues to gain ground: job losses and human skills, ethical and moral challenges, safety risks, and a lack of regulation. Of course, there are immense benefits: AI can make life easier, safer, and more productive, if we use it responsibly and conscientiously, and I believe we need people for that.
For now, I propose adding a disclaimer under videos: Fake, AI-generated if it’s manipulated footage. Then I can choose for myself: do I go for fake, or do I go for authentic? Scrolling through my phone, I see her again; Jane Goodall, talking about her next great adventure: dying. ‘There’s nothing at all, or there’s something. That’s it. If there is something, I can’t imagine a greater adventure. I think there is something because of all the experiences and what I’ve been through on earth.’ I believe her.
MATHILDE LAGEMAN Director & Co-owner STE Languages
“‘Where you used to see some stiff movements and knew the images were fake, videos are now frighteningly realistic.’
‘I’m literally an example of who learned to dance in the Andrey ‘Drosha’ Grekhov
Hip-hop emerged in the mid-1970s as a vibrant cultural outlet for young Black Americans to express themselves - fun and playfulness combined with the struggle against marginalisation and oppression in African-American history. Born out of desperation in the Bronx, the movement drew on African traditions and placed them in an American context. Using electronic instruments often made from recycled materials, hip-hop spread rapidly to become a global movement, like creative energy struck by a virus. The need to have fun, hang out with your crew, and find a place to channel frustrations still plays a role in how we use our city.
We spoke with Andrey ‘Drosha’ Grekhov not only about his impressive personal story, but also about the Eindhoven dance community’s valuable impact. After becoming World Champion of Experimental Hip-Hop in 2012, he taught at various dance schools for ten years. He now focuses primarily on professionalising the urban scene, working from Eindhoven as artistic director of Sample Culture and EMOVES. Drosha is also a co-founder of Open Your Mind and Urban Dance Days.
When did your adventure in Eindhoven begin?
‘I was born in Rostov-on-Don in the Soviet Union, a country that no longer exists. When the Soviet Union collapsed, I came to the Netherlands in the summer of 1994, straight to Veldhoven. That’s where my story begins.
I was 14 years old, the first foreigner in the neighbourhood. This was before the arrival of expats, before the internet, before ASML, before everything. It was a wonderful time. I was already interested in hip-hop, but I didn’t find anyone here who shared that interest until I started school. It was tough at times: I was one of three foreign kids and there was a lot of discrimination. But I went from being bullied to being the best dancer in school. I was already very good then. It’s actually a fascinating story: I became integrated through dance and hip-hop.’
Where did you learn to dance?
‘I’m literally a street artist. I copied moves from illegal videotapes. In 1997, hip-hop became more popular and mainstream. I found my way to Dynamo, met others, and realised: I’m a breakdancer! I became part of the local hip-hop ecosystem in various roles: organiser, volunteer, talent developer, and teacher and in 2012, I became the world champion in Paris.’
You’re considered a pioneer of the hip-hop dance scene.
‘Battles, organising, teaching and performing are all in hip-hop’s DNA. I developed as a pioneer and community leader until I got older and became a father, stepped out of the spotlight, and started working more behind the scenes. I still mentor many dancers, both formally and informally, and as a result, Eindhoven has a rich jam culture, which is all about jamming. Like jazz musicians do, but in dance. Eindhoven now has more dance jams than cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam. At Dynamo, Area 51, in Strijp-S, on the streets: almost every day. Not just a group of kids, but an entire community passionate about sharing skills. For example, every Wednesday there’s a jam at Dynamo. During the pandemic, we even learned to DJ ourselves, which we passed on to the younger generation. We created a community, an ecosystem of dancers. A passion project we’re incredibly proud of.’
What was the scene in Eindhoven like back then, and how has it changed?
‘They call the ‘90s the golden age. For me, that time was sugary sweet: naive, beautiful, raw, and violent. After that, everything became increasingly mainstream and civilized. The city developed under the influence of Philips, and all those big things like Dutch Design Week came along with it.
Hip-hop and the street scene were always there, but never extremely mainstream, because that wasn’t the intention. A lot happened quietly and under the radar. We still have an influential culture in Eindhoven, but it’s once again under pressure from systemic neglect. That’s why we’re working even harder now to keep the culture alive in this new cityscape. It’s a big question mark: how strong will we be in the next ten years?’
“We created a community, an ecosystem of dancers. A passion project we’re incredibly proud of.”
FILE-ALT AILÉN GAMBERONI IMAGE KAS VAN VLIET
of someone the streets’
‘‘It’s actually a fascinating story: I became integrated through dance & hip-hop.”
HIP-HOP CULTURE
Hip-hop represented the daily struggles of city life and symbolically took over urban space through sampling, sound effects, flow, dance, style, and attitude. DJing, MCing, graffiti, and breakdance are the core art forms of the movement. With graffiti and street art, young people responded to urban decay and poverty, demanding visibility and a voice. For breakdancers, sidewalks became stages; they turned the city into a meeting place. DJs organised illegal block parties for peace and unity, tapping into the power supply in neighbourhoods ravaged by violence. Rappers discovered new musical worlds beyond rock. In the 1980s, hip-hop also inspired young people in Europe, as far away as Eindhoven, to start their own movements, leaving behind an important, often overlooked, legacy. From the first crews, breakdance grew into the most famous hip-hop style worldwide. While DJs found new ways to mix tracks and slow them down or speed them up, b-boys had more time and freedom to experiment and innovate. Breakdance is now also seen in theatre performances and shows, and it made its Olympic debut in Paris in 2024.
On important themes that resonate and demand deeper exploration
Let’s talk about... HOME
Theatre as a means of engaging in conversation and connecting; during the Outspoken Theatre Festival Let’s talk about home, we’ll explore the meaning of home together. From 1st to 18th November, creators, thinkers, and neighbours will share their stories and perspectives on connection and identity. The festival explores what unites people, what makes them unique, and how family, culture, and memories transform a place into home. Get ready, because a diverse programme of performances, exhibitions, workshops, discussions, and more awaits you! Which highlights shouldn’t you miss?
Frank d’Achard van Enschut, Social Impact Marketer at Parktheater Eindhoven, shares his best tips.
First, I want to highlight Where is Sarah?, a story that immediately puts you in the shoes of people risking their lives. The narrative takes you along and makes you part of a larger social problem. It’s timely, heartwarming, and I think it will also be heartbreaking at times.
Rob Timmerman shares his experiences at sea and encounters with the people at the heart of it all: the migrants and refugees risking their lives to reach Europe. His story is unique and lovingly contributes to the humanisation of boat refugees. The main character receives a small box at sea as a gift. In this presentation, he shows how this ‘gift’ later intersects with Rob’s life. Where is Sarah? is a story that takes you to your heart and allows you to look at the world with integrity.
A humorous performance that explores a serious topic in a disarming way seems to me to be Zachtop Lachen (Soft Laughter). The idea that you suddenly no longer dare to do something that always came naturally sounds exciting and strange at the same time. At the same time, it’s relatable how people keep things secret out of shame. It promises to be a special performance that truly stays with you.
WED 5 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20:30 | THEATRE
Kees Hulst / Emma Buysse / Minouk Beekman
Zachtop lachen / Soft Laughter
What happens when you suddenly no longer dare to do what always came naturally? In Zachtop Lachen humour and pain rub shoulders. A moving and witty story about silence, trauma, and the things we’d rather not feel.
Salomé tries to find her place in the world while grappling with her past, family and experiences in a juvenile detention centre. The fiery play Confrontations shows how identity, connection and the sense of belonging are shaped by choices, environment and relationships. An energetic and musical performance about surviving, growing and finding yourself despite chaos and adversity. 1 2 3 2
Let’s talk about... Food Soft Laughter and Confrontations come together with the unique dining experience. Food for Thought by food designer Franke Elshout from Eindhoven. You sit down at the kitchen table, the pans are brought to the table, and dishes are passed around under the theme of ‘home’. While you taste, you share memories, stories, and smells of home. What was on the table almost every week? Who cooked? Come and enjoy this dining concept..
THU 6 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20.30 | THEATRE
Theater Utrecht | DOX Confrontations
4 5
”As a 34-year-old, I’m in a phase of my life where I think a lot about choices and who I want to be. That brings up all sorts of emotions. Jam Karet vividly and poignantly reflects the current times and explores questions that affect us all: how can you stay true to yourself in a world full of expectations and cultural tensions?
FAMILY & YOUTH I think this performance is very relatable to me and can open people up to new perspectives on personal freedom and self-discovery.”
ZA 8 NOVEMBER
NATLAB PODIUMZAAL | 20:30 | TONEEL & DANS
Matzer Theaterproducties
Jam KaretTime is made of rubber
Jam Karet (loosely translated from Indonesian: “Tme is made of rubber”) is a compelling and honest portrait of a necessarily resilient generation, exploring the search for identity in a world where everything is pigeonholed. Who do you become when you can reinvent yourself?
Dani is admitted to a secure institution because she hears voices. Doctors are unable to diagnose her. During her recovery, she discovers that it’s not a fictional character, but her own repressed history that’s speaking to her. As if this lonely inbetween space gives her the space to rediscover who she can be.
The last tip I’d like to mention before the festival is the dance performance “Detour Home.” I find the music fascinating, Zanad’s story intrigues me, and I’m curious to see how he can translate this into a dance performance. I’m still relatively new to dance myself, but that’s precisely why this triptych seems like a great way to explore it. The combination of solo, group piece, and documentary makes it complete and invites me to see the performance.
DI 11 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20:30 | DANCE
Ali Zanad
Omweg naar huis/Detour Home
Ali Zanad explores what home means through dance, film, and personal stories. “Detour Home” follows his journey between the Netherlands and Morocco, exploring tradition, hip-hop, and personal experiences. This triptych reveals how roots, culture, and identity shape us, and how movement and creation help us find a place where we feel at home, connect, and recognize ourselves.
‘What we especially want to convey is how versatile and relevant Let’s talk about home is. Take a look here to see what else there is to do!
SAT 1 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20:30 | TONEEL, FILM WITH DISCUSSION!
Emma Lesuis | Silbersee • More than BauxiteA compelling blend of film and theater about forgotten Surinamese resistance stories from WWII. Emma Lesuis explores how family, history, and memory shape our perception of home and identity.
SUN 2 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER HERTOG JAN ZAAL | 14:45 | CABARET & COMEDY, FILM
Zouka | Nabil • Porte Bagage
A moving and witty portrait of family, memory, and care. Cabaret and film merge in this intimate story about what “home” means when love and responsibility collide.
FRI 7 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER KAMELEON | 16:00 | THEATRE
De Schreeuw naar Vrijheid / The Scream for Freedom
Eindhoven’s young people explore freedom and connection through music, dance, and theater. An energetic performance about remembrance, identity, and finding strength together in shared history.
NATLAB PODIUMZAAL | 20:30 | TONEEL | NO DUTCH REQUIRED
Denden Karadeniz | Zero Dance Theatre • Loud Whispers
A hypnotic dance performance about the struggle between who we are and who we think we should be. Hip-hop and modern dance merge into a multi-layered portrait of identity and self-reflection.
SAT 8 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER KAMELEON | 15:00 & 16:15 | THEATRE
Wildpark • Home Presentation
Children and young people bring their own meaning of “home” to life in a warm, imaginative performance full of imagination and recognition.
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 16:00 | FAMILY & YOUTH | MUSIC THEATER 5+
Dawn Collective | De Toneelmakerij | Theater De Krakeling
Prinses Arabella The Musical
A cheerful musical about friendship, traditions, the power of an open heart. Arabella learns that home sometimes starts with daring to dream of something new.
Living Room 51 | Eindje 0 Filter | Open Card on Discrimination
An interactive day full of stories, spoken word, and conversations about equality. Together we discover how listening and sharing lead to a city where everyone can feel at home.
FRI 14 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER GROTE FOYER | 13:00 | CULTURE+, INTERACTIEF
Kaylee Rosalina & Steven van den Heuvel
Moving and Changing to Inclusive Leadership
Inspiring session on courageous conversations, diversity, and inclusion. Practical insights to create work and living environments where everyone feels welcome.
SAT 15 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20:30 | THEATRE
Mouna Laroussi & Walid Benmbarek • Gedeelde Grond
Een warme, humorvolle voorstelling over cultuur, verschillen en verbondenheid. Gedeelde Grond nodigt uit tot dialoog en laat zien hoe echte inclusie begint bij luisteren en durven delen.
TUE 18 NOVEMBER
PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL | 20:30 | TTHEATRE
Het Nationale Theater | Gavin-Viano • A Plastic State of Mind
A raw, musical ode to the power of Black women and sisterhood, based on Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed. About survival, resilience, and hope in a world of struggle.
PARKTHEATER THEATERCAFÉ | EXPOSITIE | PHOTOGRAPHY
Bram Tackenberg • De Woonkamers
An intimate portrait series that reveals what “home” means in all its forms. Honest, understated photography about identity, connection, and the people behind the walls.
Discover more at: parktheater.nl/letstalkabouthome
NOVEMBER
OVERVIEW
PODIA
SAT 1
De Wasvenboerderij
9:30 | Event Nature Workingday
Blij op de hei en ben jij erbij?
Kluphuis Woensel-West
15:00 | Workshop
Green Café: Plan based cooking
Muziek in de Cathrien
15:00 | Music
Requiem van Hans Leenders
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Music
Noa Lauryn
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Cabaret
Prikkelarme kermis - Sara Kroos
Natlab
20:00 | Film
De Acht met live filmmuziek
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Janna
20:15 | Music
Miss Montreal
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater Meer dan Bauxiet
Emma Lesuis | Silbersee
Stage Music Cafe
22:00 | Muziek Club Stage Presents: Sacred Shadows
SUN 2
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Minuscule
11:30 / 12:30 | Film | (en WO 5)
VR Cinema | Best of Dutch
VR - 8 Miljard Ikken
Natlab
13:00 | Film Indië Verloren...
Selling a Colonial War
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 | Music
Rotterdams Philharmonisch
Orkest
Stay on, go out!
Parktheater Eindhoven
14:45 | Cabaret
Porte Bagage – Zouka | Nabil
Arno’s Theater
15:00 | Performance
Verliefd op Truus – de Wondere
Wereld van een Clown
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:00 | Jeugdtheater
Ook slakken hebben wel ‘s haast
MON 3
M by Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Americana Mondays
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Eindhovense Oratorium Vereniging
20:15 | Music
Heather Little
TUE 4
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:30 | Open Air theater
Waar is Sarah? –
Rob Timmerman
20:00 | Performance
CIRQUEWORK
WED 5
Natlab
19:30 | Film
VR Interactive | Best of Dutch
VR – LACUNA (every WED & SUN)
20:00 | Theater
TALKSHOW | KORTE GOLF
20:15 | Movie The Royal Ballet | La Fille mal gardée
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Performance CIRQUEWORK
20:30 | Toneel
Zachtop lachen - Kees Hulst, Emma Buysse, Minouk Beekman
18:00 | Openlucht theater
Food for thought – Aan de keukentafel (en DO 6)
TUE 6
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:30 | Music
Alexandra Kaptein
CKE
19:00 | Workshop
Draadkracht special:
Craft Telling (english)
Dynamo
19:00 | Music
Aviana
Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven
19:00 | Lecture/college
Maurice Ravel, meester van magistrale sprookjesmuziek
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Ligconcert: Annelie
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Cabaret
Hier is Iris Live – Iris Rulkens
20:30 | Toneel Confrontaties
Theater Utrecht | DOX
Natlab
20:30 | Podium
Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Pale Rocket Aces + Support
FRI 7
Parktheater Eindhoven
16:00 | Open Air theater
De Schreeuw naar Vrijheid
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Talkshow
Eindje van de Week
Dynamo
18:00 | Event
Dynasmash Monthly #2
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
De Onverwoeste Zusters van Hoogezand-Sappemeer (speelt ook ZA 8-11)
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Muziekgebouw Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Lab-1
20:30 | Show
Bell’s Comedy Club
Natlab
20:30 | Dance
Loud Whispers - Denden
Karadeniz | Zero Dance Theatre
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Cranberries Tribute by Light at the Sea
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
22:15 | Music
Aftershow: Jams & Gems
Dynamo
23:00 | Music
ZMO SHITSHOW
SAT 8
Eindhoven
t/m SAT 15 november
Festival GLOW Eindhoven de Bibliotheek Best
10:30 | Workshop Schilderen en borduren met kraaltjes CKE
11:00 | Workshop | English Workshop boekbinden
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:00 / 16:15 | Toneel
Wildpark Jong presentatie: Thuis
Muziek in de Cathrien
15:00 | Music | Strijktrio
Çanned Classics - Great classic hits uit de klassieke top-400
Parktheater Eindhoven
16:00 | Music Theater
Prinses Arabella – de Musical
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Music
Loek van den Berg Quintet Natlab
18:45 / 20:30 | Movie
Mama, Mag Ik Naar Huis Toe?
Dynamo
20:15 | Music
Skroetbalg
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music Shirma Rouse sings Quincy Jones
20:15 | Muziek
Tanita Tikaram Natlab
20:30 | Dance
Jam Karet - De tijd is van rubber
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
22:15 | Music
Aftershow: KoKo
SUN 9
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11:00 / 13:30 | Music
Dirk Scheele – Popconcert
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Weer en wind
Parktheater Eindhoven
11:30 | Open Air theater
Cooling down, Gewoon Doen
Warming Up Festival landelijk
14:00 / 16:00 | Youth Theater
Gaat op vakantie – Juf Roos
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 | Music
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
20:15 | Music
Marcus Miller
22:15 | Music
Aftershow: Cindy
MON 10
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
10:30 | Event
Boekencollectie Witte Dame:
Wat lees en leen jij graag?
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Art of Believing – Flamenco
TUE 11
TU/E CAMPUS
12:40 | Music | Lunch Concert: Vincent van Amsterdam
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 15:11 | Festival
ELLUF ELLUF 2025
Natlab
19:00 | Lecture/college (11 & 25-11)
Cursus | Film als Filosofie
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos 19:30 | Movie
The Teacher who promised the Sea Natlab
20:00 | Event Boekie Night
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Dance
Omweg naar Huis – Ali Zanad
WED 12
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:30/19:00 | Open Air Theater Open kaart over discriminatie 20:00 | Cabaret
Momentum – Guido Weijers
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Music
Charlie Cunningham 20:15 | Music
Pynarello’s John Giovanni TUE 13
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 12:30 | Music Mendula
Coronazaal, Lunagebouw 12:40 | Lecture- 40 jaar cabaret met Erik van Muiswinkel
Bibliotheek Eindhoven 19:30 | Event
Interview met Johan Fretz over ‘Onder de Paramariboom’ Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | Cabaret
Omdat je lult! - Jandino
Stage Music Cafe
20:00 | Event
Comedy & Cocktails night
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Gewandhausorchester
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater (en VR 14-11)
De wetten – Internationaal
Theater Amsterdam | Eline Arbo
FRI 14
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:00 | Open Air theater
Bewegen en veranderen naar
Inclusief Leiderschap
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Opera
Carmen – George Bizet
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
The Waterboys
20:15 | Music
Jeangu Macrooy
Dynamo
20:30 | Music
Adrian delange Natlab
20:30 | Cabaret (14 & 15-11)
LEMMING – Merijn Scholten
Stage Music Café
21:00 | Music
Eurydice
SAT 15
Dynamo
14:00 | Music
FACTION: BASS BEFORE DARK
Muziek in de Cathrien
15:00 | Music Eindhovens
Kamerkoor o.l.v. Arjan Veen
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Music
Koosje
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater | (15 & ZO 16 -11) Ik weet het eigenlijk niet –Fred van Leer
Craft Cinema Night: Back To The Future (40th Anniversary)
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
10 jaar in het Theater Tino Martin
20:30 | Theater
A plastic state of mind – Het
Nationale Theater | Gavin-Viano
WED 19
Natlab
20:00 | Event
Nog eens zien
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Surfer Joe
TUE 20
KEVN
19:00 | Podium
Losse Eindjes
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
10cc
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater
Longen – Toneelgroep
Maastricht | Stichting NOX
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Dark, ethereal yet romantic
guitar couple from Texas
FRI 21
Microstad
Event (until SUN 23-11)
STRP 2025: Kaleidoscopic
Futures
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:30 | Open Air theater
Voor mannen met ballen
19:00 | Youth Theater
Beest – Theater Sonnevanck
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Waylon
Natlab
20:30 | Podium
En verbied de vogels
om te fluiten Ayoub
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Muziek
Even Flow
SAT
22
Muziek in de Cathrien
15:00 | Music
Collegium Vocale Eindhoven, solisten en orkest
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:00 | Open Air theater
The Hangover – Moord in het Parktheater (22 & 23-11)
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
13:00 | Festival
Merhaba Eindhoven Festival
19:00 | Music Merhaba
Eindhoven met Levent Yüksel
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret In Natura –Spigt & Wallis de Vries
Dynamo
20:30 | Music
Grindpad + Persecutor
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Janitor ( BE ) + Support
Dynamo
23:00 | Music
PUIN12
SUN 23
Effenaar
11:00 | Dance
World Of Dance
11:00 | Youth Theater
Oh, kom er eens kijken!
Marianne van Houten
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Shooom’s avontuur Natlab
11:20 | Movie When Chueca Dies, Ramon Gieling
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:00 | Show Meesterlijk Feest
Robèrt van Beckhoven
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Matt Simons
20:15 | Music
Sabine Meyer, Nils
Mönkemeyer & William Youn
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret Je verzint het niet – Nesim el Ahmadi
MON 24
Parktheater Eindhoven
14:45 /17:00 | Youth Theater De Mega Sintshow 2025
TUE 25
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Music
The Stones vs The Beatles Battle Natlab
20:15 | Movie The Royal Ballet | Assepoester
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Show Over de Liefde - De Theatershow
WED 26
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:30/16:00 Youth Theater
Fien & Teun – Het
Geheim van Sinterklaas
20:30 | Music
Numidia
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Studentproof Sessions
TUE 27
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
Wat moeten we met Maartje?
Natlab
20:00 | Movie
De A’dammer - De man achter de kast met Q&A
Stage Music Cafe
20:00 | Event
Monthly Pubquiz!
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Dance KABITENI – Lloydscompany
FRI 28
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Talkshow Eindje van de Week
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Music
Pop meets classic –
The Dutch Tenors
20:30 | Theater
Golem – Victoria Koblenko & Zineb Fallouk
Natlab
20:30 | Podium
Nightcafé - Alex Roeka
Stage Music Cafe
22:00 | RAVEHV collective electronic music DJs
SAT 29
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11:00 | Music
Een kist vol Sintliedjes
Natlab
14:00 | Movie
Kleine Dommel
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Music
Idema/Serierse Quartet
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:00 | Cabaret
Srefidensi Vibe - Comedy Vibe
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Louis Cole & Metropole Orkest
Natlab
20:30 | Podium
Nachtcafé - Alex Roeka
Stage Music Cafe
21:00 | Music
Jamsession
Dynamo
23:00 | Music
ZINLOOS GELUID
SUN 30
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:00 | Music
Arethusa Quartet
Parktheater Eindhoven
14:00/16:00 | Youth Theater
Meneer Monster
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 | Music
Philzuid - Messiah van Händel
expo
Albert van Abbehuis
Café Wednesday
WED 29 October until SUN 2 November
Kazerne Home of Design
Dutch Design Week @ Kazerne
Until SUN 26 October
Basic Instinct: Making–With Until SAT 26 October
Museum W
Renier Vaessen
Until SUN 1 March 2026
When freedom fails
Charlotte Schleiffert
Until SUN 15 March 2026
Chris Rijksmuseum
Until SUN 20 September 2026
Onomatopee
How to enter from the exit
Until SUN 21 December
Pennings Foundation
Mijn liefste Teun - Tahné Kleijn
Until SAT 22 November
Reflecting Diverseness
Until SAT 22 November
Philips Museum
Impact Through Design Until TUE 6 January 2026
Amazing science at Mad Science
SAT 1 & ZO 2 November
GLOW in het Philips Museum SAT 8 until SAT 15 November
Museum Kids Factory SAT 22, SUN 23, SAT 29 & SUN 30 November
T56
Werner Klompen Total Xpo! Sure? Until SUN 26 October
The Imitation Game | Dmytro Petryna FR 7 november until SUN 7 December
Tante Netty
NederTürk
Until SAT 17 April 2027
Van Abbemuseum
Making food out of sunlight
Until SUN 30 November
Homecoming
Until SUN 7 December
Bridging Minds
Until SUN 18 January 2026
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen
Experimenteren net als Vincent van Gogh in Vincents Lichtlab The whole year.
Bread for the Living & the Dead for Day of the Dead
On November 1st and 2nd, Mexico transforms into a sea of colors, scents, and lights. During Day of the Dead (D a de los Muertos), families gather to honor their deceased loved ones. It’s not a somber occasion, but a celebration filled with flowers, music, and food. The sweet Pan de Muerto is one of the most famous dishes: a light bread that symbolizes the circle of life.
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UNESCO Heritage
Day of the Dead has been on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List since 2008. It combines indigenous traditions with Catholic elements. The colorful altars are filled with photos, candles, orange cempasúchil (marigolds), and favorite foods of the deceased.
were ldsm aken &tra dities Pan de Muerto
500 grams flour / 75 grams sugar / 10 grams yeast
100 grams butter (room temperature)
200 ml lukewarm milk
2 eggs
Zest of 1 orange Pinch of salt
Preparation
Extra! Crystal sugar for decoration
Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, eggs and orange zest. Knead into a smooth dough. Add butter and knead for another 10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour until it doubled in size.
Shape into a large ball. Use some of the dough to create ‘bones’ and place them crosswise on the bread. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven (180°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. This bread is traditionally shared with family and friends.
Serve with hot chocolate and share stories about those you want to remember.
Rituals connect
In the Brainport region too, commemorations are becoming increasingly personal. From candlelight evenings at cemeteries to creative altars: we are exploring new ways to celebrate memories.
