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Date night ideas in Belgium: according to Shou, 415 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).

Ignite your romance across Belgium with four hundred fifteen experiences tailored for two over the next fortnight. Music lovers can catch Bonnie Prince Billy or Camille Bertault, while theatre enthusiasts enjoy Les Saisons Ballet, Panayotis Pascot, and Ode to Wonder. Share unforgettable evenings together through this vibrant cultural mix of concerts, stage performances, and cinema.

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PANAYOTIS PASCOTTheatrePANAYOTIS PASCOTMon 2 Nov · Cirque Royal · Brussels Les 4 Saisons - BalletTheatreLes 4 Saisons - BalletSat 14 Nov · Forest National · Brussels Bonnie 'Prince' BillyMusicBonnie 'Prince' BillyTue 10 Nov · Ancienne Belgique · Brussels An Miller, Koen Vanmechelen & Dimitri Leue - Ode to WonderMusicAn Miller, Koen Vanmechelen & Dimitri Leue - Ode to WonderFri 6 Nov · Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER · Ghent Jonathan Pinson Boom ClapMusicJonathan Pinson Boom ClapFri 13 Nov · Toots Jazz Club · Brussels Camille BertaultMusicCamille BertaultFri 6 Nov · Toots Jazz Club · Brussels

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PANAYOTIS PASCOTTheatrePANAYOTIS PASCOTNouveau Spectacle de Panayotis Pascot - Between the two « That's it, I think I am officially an adult and it is much less exciting than what I had been sold… Humor being the best weapon against disillusionment, I wanted to do this show! What if we laughed together about the fact that life makes no sense? Well, being a child is magnificent, having a child must be magnificent, but between the two… I am not sure I get the concept.» Crédits Texte de Panayotis Pascot Photographie: Idriss ‘Yagooz' Tidjani Production: Pillow Lava and Jean-Marc Dumontet ProductionMon 2 Nov · 20:00Cirque Royal · Brussels Queen KongTheatreQueen KongDe Hélène Vignal by Georges Lini Un a rough diamond in the shape of an uppercut. Emilie Eechaute literally explodes in this role that she seizes with spirit, skill, and bite. La Libre La play weaves the raw story of a painful emancipation, the portrait of a young girl on fire. (…) An ode to sex from the female point of view: fulfilled, free, joyful, and consensual. Le Soir Aussi powerful as it is moving. A real shock. L'Echo "I know why it makes them crazy. Because I behaved like most guys. I fucked when I wanted, who I wanted, I left right after, I chose without waiting to be chosen." To the group, she is one. A beautiful one. A real one. A big one. A hell of a... That's what they say in the comments that make her phone ring repeatedly, between insults and murderous emojis. But she chooses to see, touch, hear, taste. Without giving in to the pressure and judgment of the pack. She plays by her own rules. Alone? Maybe not... Queen Kong is an incisive and brilliant text carried by a heroine who dynamites the codes and decides to follow at all costs this desire for freedom that beats within her. Whatever the price to pay. Directed by Georges Lini (Iphigénie à Splott, La Soeur de Jésus-Christ...), Queen Kong is the third part of his "Antigone Trilogy" which brings together fierce opponents of fatalism, arbitrariness, and injustices of all kinds. Queen Kong speaks without taboo about sexuality, desire, and fantasy. It is also THE novel acclaimed by young readers upon its release in 2021 who made it THEIR show. Texte Hélène Vignal | Direction Georges Lini | Avec Emilie Eechaute | Scénographie Olivier Wiame | Lighting Jérôme Dejean assisted by Candice Hansel | Artistic perspective Sébastien Fernandez | Musical direction and composition François Sauveur | Sound creation and composition Pierre Constant | Musician and composer Jérôme Colleyn | External eye Nargis Benamor Publi published by Thierry Magnier editions, L'Ardeur collection, 2021 A co-production of Théâtre de Poche and Compagnie Belle de NuitTue 3 Nov · 20:30Théâtre de Poche · BrusselsUntil 20 Novfrom €14 Stoemp! Saving Nico + Amaea RaeMusicStoemp! Saving Nico + Amaea RaeOn Thursday, November 5, Amaea Rae and Saving Nico are hosting an intimate evening at De Markten. Amaea Rae brings alternative soul that gets under your skin. Think r&b, afrobeat, and indie, brought together with a DIY approach. Because perfect is also just boring. Saving Nico is, in turn, the musical alter ego of singer-songwriter Nicolas Anné. In need of intimate indie-folk that is honest, sensitive, and connecting? Nico is coming to save you!Thu 5 Nov · 20:30–23:00GC De Markten · BrusselsFree Camille BertaultMusicCamille BertaultA singer of surreal virtuosity, the French artist Camille Bertault is a must-listen for fans of vocal jazz. Her 2023 Victoire du Jazz award crowns an already impressive career that has taken her from Paris to New York. She first came to the attention of the wider public on YouTube thanks to her vocal rendition of ‘Giant Steps’ (one of the most virtuosic solos in jazz history), performed with breathtaking mastery, and has since released a string of albums. She has won over critics in both France and the United States, where the prestigious New York-based label Sunnyside offered her the chance to record her debut album exactly ten years ago. It is a true star of European jazz whom we have the immense pleasure and honour of welcoming to our intimate venue. You won’t want to miss this!Fri 6 Nov · 19:30Toots Jazz Club · Brussels Saul Rubin Trio feat. Doug Weiss and Armando LuongoMusicSaul Rubin Trio feat. Doug Weiss and Armando LuongoAlthough his name may not be familiar to the general public in Europe, Saul “Zebulon” Rubin is a true legend of the New York jazz scene. As an arranger for Roy Hargrove, with whom he toured for years, and a long-standing collaborator of Sonny Rollins, this speaks volumes about his talent as a sideman and the calibre of this guitarist. Beyond these two giants, he has collaborated with a countless number of major figures in jazz and has performed in the most prestigious clubs and venues across the globe. A key figure in New York’s jazz community (he notably founded and ran ‘Zeb’s’, a renowned venue for creativity and performance, from 2009 to 2016), he is always keen to play with newcomers and to take on the role of an old-school mentor. It was during various trips to New York that Armando Luongo had the opportunity to play with Saul. The Italian drummer, a mainstay of the Brussels jazz scene for many years, is therefore taking advantage of the guitarist’s visit to invite him to join him for a special quartet concert at Toots. A rare opportunity to see a true guardian of the New York jazz scene in the intimate setting of our Brussels club!Sat 7 Nov · 19:30Toots Jazz Club · Brussels Bonnie 'Prince' BillyMusicBonnie 'Prince' BillyBonnie “Prince” Billy – the alter ego of American songwriter Will Oldham (see too: Palace, Palace Brothers, Palace Music, ...) – comes to AB to present his new album We Are Together Again.On this album, Oldham reflects on a changing world and on what remains when familiar structures disappear. Bonnie “Prince” Billy focuses on collaboration, friendship and community, and emphasises the importance of music creation as a collective act. Not as a denial of loss or decline, but as an intentional decision to remain creative and connected.The album was recorded at End of an Ear Studios in Louisville, Kentucky, and continues Oldham’s recent trajectory where he deliberately chooses works in his home town. Following on from I Made A Place and Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You, he again confirms his preference for understated arrangements and an organic group dynamic under the familiar banner of Bonnie “Prince” Billy.Live, this translates to a focused and intense set in which new songs stand aside older work. A concert that focuses on attention, detail and the power of playing together, delivered by one of the most consistent and distinctive voices of contemporary folk and Americana.“The most straightforward of Oldham's catalogue, and yet still rich with the oneiric and mysterious qualities that drew so many listeners to his art.” - Uncut “Mystical, alluring and straight from the heart, We Are Together Again cements Oldham's reputation as a major force in the singer-songwriter tradition.” - The WireDawn McCarthy weaves together traditional folk, spellbinding vocals and timeless stories to create a unique musical world. As the figurehead of Faun Fables and a regular collaborator with Bonnie “Prince” Billy, she moves effortlessly between ancient folk traditions and idiosyncratic contemporary songs.Tue 10 Nov · 19:00–22:30Ancienne Belgique · Brusselsfrom €38 AdversoeursTheatreAdversoeursBetween jubilation and humor, Adversœurs… is first of all the desire of a woman to tell us about her fascination for two exceptional athletes, two women of the field with an incredible destiny: the Williams sisters. From their story, she created a parallel with her own and questions herself in filigree about her relationships with her own sister: how to be sisters while being rivals, how to remain sisters without becoming rivals… What remains beyond the conflict, beyond the performance? Will their sisterhood allow them to go through everything? Will this sisterhood survive all the trials? Two stories that weave together beautifully, and it will be a question of bodies, women, skin, ambition, tennis, place to take, movement, effort, and performance. It will also be a question of loyalty, complicity, love. Whether you are a fan of tennis, the Williams sisters, or family stories, join us on both sides of the net to discover this unpublished text, in a sharp cast. Game, set, and match! _______ By: Stéphanie Mangez / Writing support: Raïssa M'bilo / Director: Stéphanie Blanchoud / With: Claudine Gourdin, Olivia Harkay, Tamara Kalvanda, Stéphanie Mangez / Assistant Director: Lena Janev / Scenography: Dimitri Shumelinsky / Costumes: Elise Abraham / Lighting: Théron Benoît / Sound design: Géraldine Capart / Musical composition: Jean-François Arsy / Sports/tennis coaching: Billy Mahieu _______ A CO-PRODUCTION OF THÉÂTRE LE PUBLIC and the MAPS company. WITH THE HELP OF THE WALLONIA-BRUSSELS FEDERATION - DEPARTMENT OF THEATER, AND THE SUPPORT OF THE TAX SHELTER OF THE BELGIAN FEDERAL STATE VIA BESIDE. The project benefited from a CED-WB/Chartreuse de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon grant, the Autrices Grandes Scènes grant (SACD/THÉÂTRE LE PUBLIC), and was developed within the framework of the Ecriture Enfants Admis/Cie MAPS Residency.Wed 11 Nov · 19:00Théâtre Le Public · BrusselsUntil 31 Decfrom €10 Dentro - Elsa AmielCinemaDentro - Elsa AmielIn a high-security prison in Tuscany, inmates create a baroque and flamboyant theatre. Since 1988, men serving long sentences in Volterra have rehearsed, read and performed under the direction of Armando Punzo. Born in prison, the Compagnia della Fortezza has become one of Italy's most singular theatre companies, earning a Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale. Elsa Amiel takes us into their rehearsal room, onto the stage and on tour, staying close to the collective work of bodies, voices and imagination. Texts are read, repeated and reworked until images emerge. From words, a powerful theatre takes shape, where tragedy surfaces and blood and sweat mingle with light.Thu 12 Nov · 19:30–22:00Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · Brussels Feydeau, room 21TheatreFeydeau, room 21We are in 1920. In room 21 of a psychiatric hospital in Paris, Georges Feydeau, one of the greatest authors of vaudevilles, is interned. No, this is not a farce, the greatest of vaudevillians ended his life insane! It didn't take more for two Olybrius, taking up the codes of the genre, to seize this tragi-comic situation to create a real… vaudeville based on historical reality. Locked in room 21, Feydeau cannot help but transform doctors and nurses into grand-guignolesque characters of a play of which he is this time the hero. And here are the spectators press-ganged into an implacable mechanism, where misunderstandings and slamming doors follow one another at a frantic pace. The famous room becomes the nerve center of all disorders, and, by the magic of the theater, transforms into a hotel where everyone tries to hide their intentions: lovers, spouses, servants, and guests cross paths and get tangled up until total confusion. A burlesque and virtuoso comedy, with lively dialogues, where everything is told “in the manner of Feydeau.” A comedy that unfolds all the art of laughter, precision, and perfectly orchestrated chaos. A troupe of enthusiastic actors, full of imagination, pay a vibrant tribute to one of the funniest authors of the French repertoire. To warm up and make our winter evenings sparkle. It is jubilant! _______ By: Thierry Barbeau and Pierre Berriau / Director: Valérie Lemaître and Michelangelo Marchese / With: Sarah Ber, Itsik Elbaz, Stéphane Fenocchi, Valérie Lemaître, Michelangelo Marchese, Marie-Hélène Remacle / Assistant Director: Pierre Lognay / Scenography: Sofia Dilinos / Costumes: Eggerickx Patricia / Lighting: Jérôme Dejean / Sound: David Callas _______ A PRODUCTION OF THÉÂTRE LE PUBLIC. WITH THE HELP OF THE WALLONIA-BRUSSELS FEDERATION – DEPARTMENT OF THEATER, AND THE SUPPORT OF THE TAX SHELTER OF THE BELGIAN FEDERAL STATE VIA BESIDEThu 12 Nov · 20:30Théâtre Le Public · BrusselsUntil 31 Decfrom €10 Jonathan Pinson Boom ClapMusicJonathan Pinson Boom ClapJonathan Pinson, frontman of the band Boom Clap, is an internationally renowned artist. Through the power of his musical storytelling, his primary aim is to convey joy and a sense of calm to his audience.A drummer since the age of seven, Jonathan Pinson is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music and the Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA. Throughout his career, he has graced the stages of the world’s greatest jazz festivals — such as those in Newport, Montreal, Jakarta and So What’s Next — as well as legendary venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, the Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club, Yoshi’s and Ronnie Scott’s. Most recently, he was artist-in-residence at the famous Black Cat club in San Francisco.A highly sought-after musician, he has played and collaborated with true legends and leading figures on the current scene, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Kamasi Washington and Gerald Clayton. He has already caused a sensation at Toots during his appearances alongside Blue Note’s rising star Paul Cornish, and we are delighted to welcome him as bandleader for the first time in Brussels.Fri 13 Nov · 21:30Toots Jazz Club · Brussels Nostalgia for the Future - Brecht DebackereCinemaNostalgia for the Future - Brecht DebackereA dive into the archive of filmmaker Chris Marker, in search of the man behind the images. Guided by Charlotte Rampling's voice, an archivist delves into the 550 boxes left behind by Chris Marker, one of France's great filmmakers and the creator of La Jetée and Sans Soleil, who always cultivated a sense of mystery around his life and identity. Photographs, personal documents and fragments of his films are brought together in an attempt to reconstruct the man behind the work. Gradually, the archive becomes a field of investigation, where Marker's films enter into dialogue and the past comes back to life. Brecht Debackere weaves together excerpts from La Jetée, Sans Soleil and other films with Marker's archive, thereby creating a journey through memory, disappearance and an ever-shifting identity.Sat 14 Nov · 19:00–20:40Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · Brussels Les 4 Saisons - BalletTheatreLes 4 Saisons - BalletBaroque composer Antonio Vivaldi wrote ‘The 4 Seasons’ as a tribute to nature. In this performance, dancers embody the power of each season with precision and elegance.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–23:00Forest National · Brussels

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Czech Philharmonic / Semyon BychkovMusicCzech Philharmonic / Semyon BychkovBedřich Smetana’s Furiant and Dance of the Comedians kick off this evening as a powerful tribute to the Bohemian spirit of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. For over a century now, this orchestra has been the sound of the Czech Republic, and it is undoubtedly one of the world’s top orchestras. Under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, one of Europe’s most respected conductors, this identity feels stronger than ever. His recent appointment at the Opéra de Paris and the international acclaim for his award-winning recordings highlight his status as a leading conductor. The collaboration with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - acclaimed, internationally celebrated and recently extended to 2028 - feels completely natural: here, music truly comes home. In this musical synergy, Behzod Abduraimov takes to the stage with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and with this monumental work, he elevates the evening to new heights. To conclude, the Symphonic Dances by the same composer sweep us off our feet, a vibrant and dramatic whirlwind that lights up the Blue Hall.Fri 6 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp CineLive: Swan LakeCinemaCineLive: Swan LakeBeleef Tsjaikovski's iconic Het Zwanenmeer during a unique CineLive performance, where live ballet and impressive projections come together for an unforgettable experience.Sat 7 Nov · 19:45–21:15Kinepolis Antwerpenfrom €11 HiromiMusicHiromiHiromi is taking her Trio Project back on tour in autumn 2026, featuring new repertoire and a fresh recording. She’s reuniting with British drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Toto, The Who). On stage, they’ll be joined by bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, Saturday Night Live). The Japanese pianist and composer Hiromi is renowned for her virtuosic technique and explosive live energy. For over twenty years, she has been building a body of work that effortlessly moves between genres: from stride and post-bop to progressive rock, fusion, and classical influences. This season, we welcome Hiromi back to the Blue Hall after her energetic and inspiring concert with Sonicwonder in 2024.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp Variations on duck - TG StrevenMusicVariations on duck - TG StrevenTG Streven brings a surprisingly profound performance of David Mamet. Selected for the Landjuweel Festival by OPENDOEK.Sun 8 Nov · 20:00–22:00Bourlaschouwburg · AntwerpFree Evita - 50 years, the golden jubileeTheatreEvita - 50 years, the golden jubileeFifty years after the original double LP, Evita comes back to life. With a thirty-piece orchestra, a choir and world-class soloists, the rock musical is presented in its original English form. Prepare for an evening filled with drama, passion and musical power. The complete timing can be found a few days before the concert on www.stadsschouwburg-antwerpen.be.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen IMAGO MUNDI, Tears into light – listening to the lightMusicIMAGO MUNDI, Tears into light – listening to the lightWhat if sadness is not an end point, but a beginning? Tears into light builds around John Dowlands iconic Lachrimae a contemporary ritual in which mourning, memory, and hope keep each other in balance. The performance is rooted in conversations with residents of a residential care and palliative center. They give this ode to melancholy an unmistakably human voice: vulnerable, but rock-solid and devastatingly honest. Singing, lute, and the warm nurturing sound of the Armenian duduk melt new music by Vladimir Gorlinsky, Sufi poetry, texts by Fleur Pierets, and a visual narrative by Ria Verhaeghe into an intense experience, in which we listen and search for the light.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–21:15AMUZ · Antwerpfrom €5 Utopia Orchestra / Teodor CurrentzisMusicUtopia Orchestra / Teodor CurrentzisTeodor Currentzis will undoubtedly keep you sharp and alert. Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 opens up a world awash with tension and underlying unrest: dark layers of sound, sharp contrasts, and a violin part that teeters between whispering and screaming. Daniel Lozakovich plays with an intensity that demands as much from the listener as it does from the soloist himself.  But the true highlight of the evening is Le Sacre du printemps. Performed by the phenomenal Utopia Orchestra and conducted by Currentzis, this groundbreaking masterpiece unfolds in an unforgettable, raw explosion of rhythm and energy. This performance is circled in red on the calendars of every serious music lover: a spectacular, almost revolutionary interpretation that revives the primal power of Stravinsky's music.  Two radical works that reinforce and challenge each other, brought together by Currentzis in one uncompromising experience.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp Herreweghe conducts Dvořák's Requiem - Philippe Herreweghe, Serafina Starke, Sophie HarmsMusicHerreweghe conducts Dvořák's Requiem - Philippe Herreweghe, Serafina Starke, Sophie HarmsThe gloomy month of November is the perfect time to commemorate the war and reflect on those we miss. And what offers more comfort than music? Antonín Dvořák also knew this, who reaches straight to the heart with his moving Requiem. A subtle chromatic leitmotif reminds the listener of the omnipresence of death. Do not expect superficial gestures or melancholy: this requiem radiates a courageous sadness that never becomes gloomy or tragic. Dvořák's greatest choral work is a fairly unknown pearl; in the list of great requiems, it is unjustly overlooked at times. A few years ago, Philippe Herreweghe also performed it together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the Collegium Vocale. Once again, they prove that Dvořák wrote the ultimate comfort music. Experience more With free introduction at 7:15 PMThu 12 Nov · 20:00Koningin Elisabethzaal · Antwerpfrom €17 Bjorn Eriksson & Nathalie DelcroixMusicBjorn Eriksson & Nathalie DelcroixNathalie Delcroix (Laïs) and Bjorn Eriksson (Zita Swoon, Maxon Blewitt, The Broken Circle Breakdown) have been forming Eriksson Delcroix together since 2014. Until recently, they did that with their colorful, seven-piece orchestra, but now they return to the essence: the simplicity of a song, the fullness of the void, and especially that which brought them together in the first place: singing together. From now on, they go out with two: two voices and a guitar, with both cheerfulness and melancholy in the luggage rack. An (intimate) return to the essence. The merging of their voices gives a new shine to classical influences from country and bluegrass, while modern elements make the music fresh and recognizable. 2026 is a new beginning as a duo, with country music as one of their most important ingredients.Thu 12 Nov · 20:15–22:15Schouwburg Noord · Antwerpfrom €4 Tim Burton’s Universe by Mystery EnsembleMusicTim Burton’s Universe by Mystery EnsembleWelcome to the fantastic worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you on a journey through the music that has made them unforgettable. From the sparkling wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: this concert immerses you in the sound worlds that have shaped Burton's unique cinematic universe. At the heart of it is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton's longtime creative partner and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman's music combines playfulness with menace and tenderness with grandeur, as a perfect reflection of Burton's visual imagination. In addition, unforgettable highlights from Corpse Bride, the cult classic Beetlejuice, the gothic grandeur of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be heard. During this performance, Mystery Ensemble Burtons brings worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect captivating melodies, powerful instrumental colors, and an atmosphere that shifts in the blink of an eye: from macabre to magical, from intimate to epic. This is not just a concert with film music, but a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the evening arises from the interplay between the musicians, the surrounding architecture, lighting, and the music itself. Imagine yourself in a Tim Burton film!Fri 13 Nov · 18:00–19:00AMUZ · Antwerpfrom €29 Together Alone | A contemporary relationship sketchTheatreTogether Alone | A contemporary relationship sketchInge and Nick divorced a few years ago. Now that their house is finally being sold, Inge asks Nick to come by one last time. That meeting naturally stirs up some memories again. But old wounds are also torn open again. Feelings of guilt on both sides about the breakup. And... is there still an outstanding bill to be settled? Inge and Nick. A breakup that was once a sum.Fri 13 Nov · 20:00Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · AntwerpUntil 29 Novfrom €23 O mille volte | Polyphony for multiple voices from the RenaissanceMusicO mille volte | Polyphony for multiple voices from the RenaissanceVoices from the Renaissance Let yourself be carried away into the rich sound world of the late Renaissance and early baroque. In this program, the expressive polyphony of composers like Andrea Gabrieli, Luca Marenzio and Jacob Regnart and the innovative sounds of Girolamo Frescobaldi meet each other. Music for the church and music that has its origins in the secular tradition come together in a program full of contrasts, refinement and musical imagination.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–22:00Sint-Bartholomeuskerk · Antwerpfrom €2.50

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An Miller, Koen Vanmechelen & Dimitri Leue - Ode to WonderMusicAn Miller, Koen Vanmechelen & Dimitri Leue - Ode to WonderOn the occasion of her curatorship of Theater aan Zee in 2021, Caroline Pauwels wrote a beautiful ode to wonder. A plea to open your senses and let your ideas evolve. Children are often full of wonder. Why is the sea blue? Why does it get dark? Why is that man bald? Somewhere on the way to adulthood, most of us lose that open-mindedness. Gradually, the fire of curiosity is extinguished: things are just what they are, there is nothing new under the sun. And that is a pity. Wonder gives life color, helps to push our boundaries, and encourages us to question false certainties. In her book 'Ode to Wonder', Caroline Pauwels makes a passionate plea to look at the world with that childlike gaze again. In science and art, but also in the big and small moments of every day. This 'Ode to Wonder' is just as much an ode to the late rector of the VUB, Caroline Pauwels. With texts by Caroline and music she loved. The rector was a public figure with a love for the arts. She was, among other things, curator for Theater Aan Zee. For the VRT, she made the series 'The insights of Caroline Pauwels' and the VRT also made the 'Vier Seizoenen van Caroline Pauwels'. An Miller crawls into the skin of Caroline Pauwels. Although she has mainly worked for television and film in recent years, An has rediscovered her love for the stage with the remarkable play 'Familie' by Milo Rau/NTGent.Fri 6 Nov · 19:30–20:40Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER · Ghentfrom €29 Mare MadreTheatreMare MadreMare Madre is a poetic performance about the intense bond between a mother and her son, about missing and finding each other again, about drifting away and washing ashore. A boy walks along the surf and collects artifacts from the North Sea. Ever since his childhood he has been a beachcomber, mesmerized by everything the sea coughs up and swallows. The sea reveals to him a treasure chest full of relics; a punctured lifebuoy, seeds from other continents, a sperm whale that urgently needs to be kept alive. A mother walks along the surf and collects memories of her son. Ever since his childhood it has been clear that he thinks differently and lives differently. Will she be able to let him go into the wide world? Will he be able to let her go? With Met Marijke Pinoy and her son Titus De Sutter Pinoy on stage, that story acquires a special vulnerability. The encounter between an experienced actress and a performer without a classical stage background gives extra relief to the story of a mother and her son who are each learning to let go in their own way. Tom Goossens directs, Marijke Libert & Fred Libert write, Stephan Vanfleteren designs the scenography. Together, inspired by Aäron Fabrice de Kisangani, they bring a performance that aims to be as austere as it is rich in imagery. Duration: 60 min.Fri 6 Nov · 20:00–22:00Compagnie Cecilia · Ghentfrom €16 Dvořák 8 - Alexandra Soumm & Symfonieorkest VlaanderenMusicDvořák 8 - Alexandra Soumm & Symfonieorkest VlaanderenWith much bravado, violinist Alexandra Soumm links the zest for life of Mozart and Dvořák to the subtlety of Vaughan Williams Met Allerheiligen and Armistice is November the month to remember what was and to commemorate what should never have happened. Vaughan Williams, marked by the horrors of the Eerste Wereldoorlog, remembers better times with melancholy. In his music, he seeks a way out of the madness of war through stillness, tenderness, and poetry, in a typically English pastoral sound world. Mozart and Dvořák, on the other hand, burst with zest for life and happy memories of home. Mozart in the Viennese way, Dvořák with a warm wink to his Bohemian roots.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–22:00Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent · Ghentfrom €10 Di Domenico / Cabras / ThielemansMusicDi Domenico / Cabras / ThielemansThis concert will take place at: Café Django, Antwerpsesteenweg 330, 9040 Ghent As a city of music, Ghent has a rich cultural heritage. To ensure this remains the case, this spring we are supporting Troika vzw in their mission to sharpen the ears of curious listeners through adventurous music. Giovanni Di Domenico Giovanni Di Domenico, born in Rome on 20 July 1977, is a pianist currently living in Brussels. He studied jazz piano and developed a versatile technique in which non-Western traditions converge with influences from classical music, avant-garde jazz and pop. He has collaborated with musicians such as Nate Wooley, Chris Corsano and Jim O’Rourke. He also runs his own record label, Silent Water. Manolo Cabras Manolo Cabras, born in Cagliari, began playing classical violin at the age of 11 and later switched to double bass. He obtained jazz diplomas in Siena and at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, and attended masterclasses with, amongst others, Dave Holland. He now lives in Brussels and is a fixture on the Belgian jazz scene. He has performed at European and Asian festivals alongside icons such as Toots Thielemans and Enrico Rava. As well as collaborating with numerous bands (including the Erik Vermeulen Trio and Manu Hermia Freetet), he leads his own projects such as Fuzzy, the Manolo Cabras Quartet, Thelenyon Theory and Flying Nimbus. Eric Thielemans Eric Thielemans is a drummer, percussionist and musical thinker. He is known for his solo ventures (such as ‘a Snare is a Bell’) and collaborations within experimental music, jazz and indie. He has collaborated with artists including Oren Ambarchi, Charlemagne Palestine, Chantal Acda, Billy Hart and Laurie Anderson. His work increasingly transcends the world of music, touching on visual arts, architecture and the performing arts, with a strong focus on site-specific projects and spatial experiences. In November 2022, he published the book *On Resonance: Scores, Notes &amSun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00Ha Concerts · Ghent Tears into Light - Sofie Vanden Eynde & Imago MundiMusicTears into Light - Sofie Vanden Eynde & Imago MundiJohn Dowland meets Armenian mourning music in this love letter to melancholy You have to dare it: composer Vladimir Gorlinsky got to work with John Dowlands ‘Lachrimae’ and wove the Elizabethan pearl with Armenian traditional music. Result: an enchanting amalgam in which lute, duduk, and electronics meet. The stories come from conversations with residents of residential care centers and get a voice in new texts by Fleur Pierets and Sufi poetry. Melancholy as a space for reflection: a performance that does not ward off the darkness, but approaches it as a lover.Wed 11 Nov · 20:00–22:00Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent · Ghentfrom €10 Best beforeTheatreBest beforeRobrecht Vanden Thoren looks at his sweetheart. There she sits, headphones on, thumb on the screen, probably looking for baby stuff. She wants a child. They are about to embark on that adventure - the last strip is out of the packaging, the hormones are finding their rhythm, life is ready for the next step. Just as it should be. Apart from his receding hairline, everything seems fine for Robrecht in Ten minste houdbaar tot. He has a job, a girlfriend, a life that runs smoothly. But still, there is that restlessness: the world around him is raging. War, climate, the unhinged fellow human being. And then there is that other doubt - love itself. He falls in love so easily, what if he can't keep it up? What if, in the middle of the storm, he no longer knows how to stand his ground? The future is wobbling like a drunkard. Will he throw everything overboard tonight?Wed 11 Nov · 20:00–22:00Compagnie Cecilia · Ghentfrom €16+1 more date Coltrane 100 - Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, Jeff 'TaMusicColtrane 100 - Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, Jeff 'TaLived-in craft, youthful energy, spiritual traditions: this ode to the greatest by the greatest has it all If almost all musicians have already stood on our stage with their own band, then you know: for the celebration of John Coltranes hundredth birthday, only a supergroup is good enough. With icon Joe Lovano and up-and-coming talent Melissa Aldana, lived-in craft and youthful energy melt together on sax. Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini brings the musical and spiritual traditions of South Africa along. Linda May Han Oh travels literally and figuratively all over the world with her bass. En Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, already for decades a drummer at the side of the very greatest, is also finally to be seen in our hall for the first time. To say it with Lovano: “We see Coltrane’s compositions as a springboard to explore and express ourselves. This is music in the spirit of the master.”Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–22:00Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent · Ghentfrom €10 The Requiem of Dvořák - Collegium Vocale Gent & Antwerp Symphony OrchestraMusicThe Requiem of Dvořák - Collegium Vocale Gent & Antwerp Symphony OrchestraThe ultimate comfort music by the ultimate choir and orchestra The moving ‘Requiem’ by Dvořák goes straight to the heart. A subtle leitmotif reminds of the omnipresence of death, superficial gestures are hard to find. A courageous sadness that never becomes somber or tragic: that is what this requiem radiates. Completely unjustly, Dvořák’s greatest choral work is a fairly unknown pearl. Collegium Vocale Gent and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra let you feel that the composer wrote the ultimate comfort music.Fri 13 Nov · 20:00–21:50Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent · Ghentfrom €10 Mary Halvorson with Canis MajorMusicMary Halvorson with Canis Major“New York’s most unpredictable improviser” City Arts “one of the most original jazz guitarists of our time” Bandcamp Daily “one of today’s most impressive bandleaders” Village Voice A New York guitar sensation Mary Halvorson is renowned both within and beyond jazz circles for her authentic and original approach to the guitar. Rather than merely displaying virtuosic speed, Halvorson moves audiences with her emotional expressiveness. With Canis Major, she presents a brand-new quartet and an entirely new repertoire. Halvorson is known for her unpredictable playing, complex structures and sharp interaction. She brings together four strong individual voices in a transparent, fluid ensemble. The music balances between structured forms and open improvisation, with a focus on sound, timing and collective dynamics. Canis Major builds on Halvorson’s recent work, but displays a different, more compact band aesthetic. For fans of Marc Ribot, Thumbscrew, Ingrid Laubrock and John Zorn Canis Major Mary Halvorson (guitar), Dave Adewumi (trumpet), Henry Fraser (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums)Fri 13 Nov · 20:25–04:00Ha Concerts · GhentUntil 14 Novfrom €26 Opera 2026: Carmen (Encore)CinemaOpera 2026: Carmen (Encore)When soldier Don José falls for the free-spirited Carmen, he becomes entangled in an all-consuming passion that completely derails his life. Bizet's famous opera is a sizzling story about love, jealousy, and freedom, with a tragic ending that belongs to the best-known in opera history. Richard Eyres beloved production of Bizet's masterpiece returns this season for a special reprise. Sopraan Elīna Garanča shines as Carmen, opposite tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José, in the iconic Met performance from 2010 — an absolute audience favorite. The score of Carmen contains so many world-famous melodies that you would almost forget how ingeniously it is constructed. From the famous Toreador aria to the heartbreaking Flower Song and Carmen's seductive Habanera and Seguidilla: every aria combines irresistible melodies with strong dramatic power. The duets and ensembles also belong to the most compelling in the opera repertoire.Sat 14 Nov · 18:30–21:32Kinepolis Gent · Ghentfrom €11 Fred Wesley GenerationsMusicFred Wesley GenerationsA legendary funk voice with a touch of soul jazz The American trombonist Fred Wesley has built up an impressive track record, including his years in the bands of James Brown and George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic. His powerful sense of funk is legendary. In a trio setting, he explores a shared love for the soulful jazz tradition of Hammond icon Jimmy Smith. Fred Wesley is one of the most influential trombonists in black music; generations of up-and-coming talent study his classic albums and playing. What began as a tribute has grown into a tight-knit trio with a distinct groove and strong mutual interaction. Their repertoire draws on classic organ jazz, underpinned by experience, timing and swing. For fans of vintage soul-funk in the style of George Clinton, James Brown and Lonnie Smith Generations Fred Wesley (trombone), Leonardo Corradi (organ), Tony Match (drums) Preview - Re:Context Music is inextricably linked to broader cultural trends. The Re:Context series explores the ideas, influences and context that have given rise to beautiful music. Each instalment offers a different deep dive into a specific theme, genre or the life of a particular artist. As part of this Re:Context, Fred Wesley will be interviewed before the concert by the Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout.,Sat 14 Nov · 20:15–23:00Ha Concerts · Ghentfrom €26 IMPROCOMEDY | Amai Improcomedy Legends (ENG) @ Amai Comedy ClubMusicIMPROCOMEDY | Amai Improcomedy Legends (ENG) @ Amai Comedy ClubGet ready for a night of spontaneous hilarity and unpredictable fun! Join us at Amai Comedy Club for an unforgettable improv comedy show featuring our most talented improvisers. These masters of quick wit and creativity bring their A-game to every performance, drawing on years of experience to craft scenes that will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt. Whether it’s a wild scenario you’ve always dreamed of or something completely unexpected, these improvisers can take on any subject you can imagine – all on the spot! Why you should join us: Top-notch talent: The best improvisers of Amai Comedy Club. Completely unique: Every show is one-of-a-kind – no scripts, no limits! Audience-powered: Bring your wildest ideas and watch them come to life on stage. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the magic! Bring your friends, your imagination, and your sense of humor for a night you’ll be talking about for weeks. See you there – where anything can happen, and it probably will! Comedy club doors: 7 PM Comedy show doors: 8 PM Start comedy show: 8.30 PM Please be on time (at least 15 min before the show starts).Sat 14 Nov · 20:30–22:30AmaiComedyClub · Ghentfrom €12

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Marine Leonardi, Mauvaise GraineComedyMarine Leonardi, Mauvaise GraineDon't worry, her husband prefers her on stage than in the kitchen. Marine Leonardi analyzes the annoyances of daily life, from couples to motherhood, with cynicism and dark humor. A liberating show that you will leave thinking: “I wouldn't dare say it.”Tue 3 Nov · 20:00Le Forum · Liège \"Y A D'la Joie ...Bordel!\" - Claude FrançoisComedy\"Y A D'la Joie ...Bordel!\" - Claude FrançoisAmidst the ambient gloom, Claude wonders where the joy has gone. Instead of letting herself be depressed by this observation, she decides to laugh about it by making fun of our adult behaviors, pessimists, complainers, overly serious people, herself, and this society that has gone off the rails! A true ode to joy that will make you laugh, but not only that... Prix du Meilleur comedy show at the Festival Off of Avignon 2025. Written and directed by Claude François, with the joyful contribution of Joel MichielsFri 6 Nov · 20:00Le Forum · Liège Damien Gillard - \" Rude \"ComedyDamien Gillard - \" Rude \"Flagship comedian of Grand Cactus, Damien Gillard is finally getting back on stage surrounded by musical instruments for a biting one-man show. Between his childhood in Charleroi, his wacky characters, and Fabrizio sticking his nose in, it stings, it sings, it plays, it punches. Get ready: it is rough.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00Le Forum · Liège CineLive: Swan LakeCinemaCineLive: Swan LakeBeleef Tsjaikovski's iconic Het Zwanenmeer during a unique CineLive performance, where live ballet and impressive projections come together for an unforgettable experience.Sun 8 Nov · 17:30–19:00Kinepolis Liègefrom €10.70 The Silly AgeTheatreThe Silly AgeMICHÈLE LAROQUE AND KAD MERAD: L’ÂGE BÊTE Texts and staging: Olivier Baroux Benoit and Claire have just met, they want to live their new story to the fullest, without limits. Rebels and free, they claim their love for sex, alcohol, and football: they are the new sixty-somethings. They refuse to let themselves be boxed in by age. Despite their deeply rooted habits, they want to continue living like young people and having a blast. Welcome to their “âge bête”.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00Le Forum · Liège

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Tim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle SauvageMusicTim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle SauvageWelcome to the fantastic worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you on a journey through the music that has made them unforgettable. From the sparkling wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: this concert immerses you in the sound worlds that have shaped Burton's unique cinematic universe. At the heart of it is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton's longtime creative partner and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman's music combines playfulness with menace and tenderness with grandeur, as a perfect reflection of Burton's visual imagination. In addition, unforgettable highlights from Corpse Bride, the cult classic Beetlejuice, the gothic grandeur of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be heard. During this performance, La Chapelle Sauvage Burtons brings worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect captivating melodies, powerful instrumental colors, and an atmosphere that shifts in the blink of an eye: from macabre to magical, from intimate to epic. This is not just a concert with film music, but a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the evening arises from the interplay between the musicians, the surrounding architecture, lighting, and the music itself. Imagine yourself in a Tim Burton film!Sun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00Concertzaal Lemmensinstituut · Leuvenfrom €45 USO travel concerts: Love & TransfigurationMusicUSO travel concerts: Love & TransfigurationThe USO presents these travel concerts Love & Transfiguration, a program full of heartwarming music. Let yourself be carried away by the dramatic resolution of Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde and the wonderful sounds of our flute soloist Alise Anna Alkne in Chaminade's Concertino for Flute. After the intermission, the USO performs the mighty First Symphony of Johannes Brahms, also called Beethoven's tenth. It promises to be a romantic evening under the expert guidance of conductor Bart Van Beneden. Thursday 12 & Friday 13 November 2026 (doors 19:30, start 20:00) On the program: – Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Prelude & Liebestod – Chaminade: Concertino for Flute, with soloist Alise Anna Alksne – Brahms: Symphony 1Thu 12 Nov · 20:00Aula Pieter De Somer · LeuvenUntil 13 Novfrom €7 Benefit concert in aid of patient initiatives & research into hereditary bleeding disordersMusicBenefit concert in aid of patient initiatives & research into hereditary bleeding disordersPhilharmonisches Streichquintett Berlin Een international top ensemble that guarantees a concert of the highest level. Benefit concerts for the benefit of patient initiatives and scientific research for inherited bleeding disorders (hemophilia, von Willebrand Von Willebrand disease, Rendu-Osler-Weber disease - ROW/HHT). A project for women with bleeding disorders in the Centre Médical Malombo in Congo is also supported. The concerts take place in the historic Abdij van Keizersberg in Leuven. For more info: www.lovon.be/benefietconcertFri 13 Nov · 19:30–21:00Abdij Keizersberg · Leuvenfrom €45 Opera 2026: Carmen (Encore)CinemaOpera 2026: Carmen (Encore)When soldier Don José falls for the free-spirited Carmen, he becomes entangled in an all-consuming passion that completely derails his life. Bizet's famous opera is a sizzling story about love, jealousy, and freedom, with a tragic ending that belongs to the most well-known in opera history. Richard Eyres beloved production of Bizet's masterpiece returns this season for a special revival. Sopraan Elīna Garanča shines as Carmen, opposite tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José, in the iconic Met production from 2010 — an absolute audience favorite. The score of Carmen contains so many world-famous melodies that you would almost forget how ingeniously it is constructed. From the famous Toreador aria to the heartbreaking Flower Aria and Carmen's seductive Habanera and Seguidilla: every aria combines irresistible melodies with strong dramatic power. The duets and ensembles also belong to the most compelling in the opera repertoire.Sat 14 Nov · 18:30–21:32Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11

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Stars of ClassicMusicStars of ClassicA musical journey through time and space Join us on a musical journey through time, from the beginning of the universe to its future. Enjoy stars of the classical music world like Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and Holst as you travel through a panorama of cosmic events. We witness the breathtakingly beautiful cosmos. To highlight that splendor, you are taken on a journey through the entire history of the universe. Behold the birth and death of galaxies and stars—from their dazzling formation to their dramatic transformation into supernovae and black holes. Discover the gigantic variety of moons and planets, both in our solar system and beyond. Admire the formation of the Earth, our home in the universe, and the emergence of life. Finally, catch a glimpse of the future and the potential adventures that still await humanity. 'Stars of Classic' combines elements of a music show and an educational program into an experience for all the senses. Advance registration is required.Sun 1 Nov · 21:00–22:30Cozmix - Volkssterrenwacht Beisbroek · Sint-Andriesfrom €10 Nocturne: The Dark Side of the MoonMusicNocturne: The Dark Side of the MoonPink Floyds iconic album 'The Dark Side of the Moon', released in March 1973, turned 50 years old. No better place to celebrate this than in a planetarium. Bij Cozmix we literally immerse you in music and image for an unparalleled immersive top experience. Impressive fulldome images provide a 360° view of the solar system and universe, this combined with the entire 'The Dark Side of the Moon' album in surround sound. A unique and overwhelming experience that stimulates all the senses. Advance registration is required.Mon 2 Nov · 21:00–22:30Cozmix - Volkssterrenwacht Beisbroek · Sint-Andriesfrom €10 Nocturne: Stars of ClassicMiscNocturne: Stars of ClassicJoin us on a musical journey through time, from the beginning of the universe to its future. Enjoy stars from the classical music world like Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and Holst as you travel through a panorama of cosmic events. We witness the amazingly beautiful cosmos. To highlight that splendor, you will be taken through the entire history of the universe. Behold the birth and death of galaxies and stars – from their brilliant formation to their dramatic transformation into supernovae and black holes. Discover the gigantic variation in moons and planets, both in our solar system and beyond. Admire the formation of the Earth, our home in the universe, and the origin of life. Finally, take a look at the future and the possible adventures that still await humanity. 'Stars of Classic' combines elements of a music show and an educational program into an experience for all the senses. Advance registration is required.Tue 3 Nov · 21:00–22:30Cozmix - Volkssterrenwacht Beisbroek · Sint-Andriesfrom €10 SOV Young / Tchaikovsky. Swan LakeMusicSOV Young / Tchaikovsky. Swan LakeTurbulent energy in an enduring classic Of all ballet composers, the Russian Tchaikovsky is perhaps the most successful. His Swan Lake, about a prince who falls in love with a young woman who turns into a swan every day, captures everyone’s imagination and must be just about the most famous work in the history of classical ballet. The young talent of SOV Young proves that this accessible classic is still full of excitement.Wed 4 Nov · 20:00–21:45Concertgebouw, concertzaal · Brugesfrom €7 The Music Of Ludovico EinaudiMusicThe Music Of Ludovico EinaudiThu 5 Nov · 20:30Cultuurcentrum Zwaneberg · Heist-op-den-Berg Lying-down concert 'Harmonic Encounters'MusicLying-down concert 'Harmonic Encounters'Sometimes you meet someone or something, not just like that, but on a deeper level. Harmonic Encounters is an invitation to that meeting: with yourself, with the other, with the sound. During this lying concert, you will be immersed in a fabric of healing resonances: singing bowls, tongue drum, handpan, drum, and other special instruments fill the space and bring body and mind into a state of deep rest and receptivity. Andy provides an overtone-rich whole. Please provide your own lying mat, a blanket, and possibly a pillow for the head. This way you can enjoy this soothing lying concert in complete comfort. Biografie Andy Vanbeveren is passionate about music and its effects on humans. What once started with singing bowls and gongs has since grown into a collection of more than 300 instruments. Native American Flute, didgeridoo, handpan, tongue drum, all kinds of percussion and drums, numerous string instruments, piano, and many other world instruments belong to his unique collection. He completed various training courses at home and abroad and was able to learn from many great 'masters' in their field such as Hans de Back (singing bowls), Shree Krishna Shahi and Santa Ratna Shakya (singing bowls), Don Conreaux (gongs), Michael Telepary (Native American Flute), Nestor Kornblum (overtone singing),... Since 2010, he has had more than 1000 concerts to his name. Not only throughout Flanders, but also in the Netherlands. He played at Tomorrowland, the Japanese garden in Hasselt, Casino van Blankenberge, numerous cultural centers, churches, etc. He is known for his lasting innovations in sound combinations. A passion that he now also knows how to interpret via live looping. In the past, he played together with other musicians such as Tylaine Van den Broeck (piano), Gilbert Isbin (lute), John Snauwaert (sax), Michael Telapary (American Native Flute), Nicolas Mortelmans (sitar), Hari Paudjal (bansuri flute), Hélène Philippart (bansuri flute and transverse flute), Manish Pingle (slide guitar), Catherine Maes (mezzo-soprano), Bart Gits (taiko), Kees Kort (shakuhachi), Aki Vergels-Sato (koto), Cantavita (overtone singing), etc. In addition, he has already accompanied numerous yoga sessions, meditation, teambuildings, festivals, Ecstatic Dance, etc.Fri 6 Nov · 19:30–21:00Compagnie Bougie · Mellefrom €35 Make Love, Not KidsTheatreMake Love, Not KidsPour Lucas and Julie, having a child is pure happiness... Well, almost! Before, he drove a coupé... Today he drives a Kangoo! Before, they had friends... Today they don't see them anymore! In this romantic comedy, you are told everything... And especially the truth about couples, pregnancy, marriage, childbirth, libido when there are 3 of you... And adolescence... Yes, because babies, as cute as they may be, transform one day or another into a separate species: The teenager... In short, between the psychopathic babysitter, the mother-in-law, the neighbors, and failed vacations, Lucas and Julie will have to redouble their love and imagination... For those who have children, it's time to laugh about it! For those who don't, it's time to reflect! In the end, all of that... Is just happiness, yes! But at least you'll have been warned. When the author of the greatest number of sketches on the show \"On ne demande qu'à en rire\" (Sacha Judaszko) and the author of \"Après le mariage...Les emmerdes\" (Sophie Depooter) get together to write a play: it makes for a romantic comedy (unfiltered)Sat 7 Nov · 17:00Aula Magna · Louvain-la-Neuve One Sea, De VaderTheatreOne Sea, De VaderAfter the once-so-sparkling André has also chased away his last home nurse, his daughter Anne sees no other way out than to take her dementing father into her home. Caring for André puts the relationship between parent and child under high tension. What follows is a confusing maze in which truth and fiction become increasingly difficult to distinguish from each other. De Vader is a psychological drama that takes an intimate look at the crumbling reality of a man with dementia. An intriguing family portrait in which the limits of 'loving' and 'unconditional love' are pushed to their extreme. How do you communicate with someone who experiences a different reality? How do you slowly say goodbye to someone who no longer recognizes you? With: Lucas Van den Eynde, Marieke Dilles, David Cantens, Mathias Vergels, Ann De Winne and Lotte Stevens In collaboration with Dementievriendelijk BuggenhoutSat 7 Nov · 20:00–22:00GC De Pit · Buggenhoutfrom €19.20 Jazz concert AnaïsMusicJazz concert AnaïsThis autumn, a new release is planned for the project by composer and jazz singer Anaïs. At the same time, the new songs will be performed live for the first time. Be there and let yourself be carried away into her idiosyncratic world.Sun 8 Nov · 19:00–22:00Vinnie’s Easy Food Fair · Ninovefrom €20 PrimaveraCinemaPrimaveraCecilia, a talented violinist staying in an orphanage, meets Vivaldi, who becomes her teacher. Under his guidance and through his music, she finds the courage to break away from the life that was destined for her and pursue her passion. "A visual and musical gem about an eighteenth-century Italian orphanage, in which Vivaldi plays second fiddle." - from FilmkrantTue 10 Nov · 20:00–21:50Leietheater - Grote Zaal · Deinzefrom €1.80 Youn Sun NahMusicYoun Sun NahWith Lost Pieces, Youn Sun Nah offers an intimate journey through doubt, loss and emancipation. Carried by a voice of rare intensity, moving effortlessly from whisper to outburst, the Korean artist blends indie pop, free jazz and folk in a sensitive and luminous concert where every emotion finds its echo.Tue 10 Nov · 20:30La Ferme du Biéreau · Louvain-la-Neuve Han Solo - 'Psycho Solo - In Praise of Folly'TheatreHan Solo - 'Psycho Solo - In Praise of Folly'Psycho Solo is a well-aimed kick against your self-satisfied ass, straight from the heart and without a helmet. Han Solo goes to war against mediocrity and the sacred “normal”. Armed with folk wisdom, tightly wrapped in a shiny bow of humor, he fillets humanity with that one telling look: “Who is actually the fool here?”. Han Solo comes to shake. At your certainties. At your right. And above all: at your laugh muscles. * Winner of the ‘Comedyshows Award‘ for best show. * Eerste Vlaamse comedian with his own square in Zulte.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–22:00Cultuurcentrum De Fabriek · Sint-Lievens-Houtemfrom €26

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