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Events in English in Brussels: according to Shou, 81 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).

Discover eighty-one upcoming English-language events in Brussels over the next two weeks, spanning cinema, exhibitions, and theatre. Highlights include screenings of Coyote versus Acme and Expat Cinema presentations of Le Corset and NAZA. Join special gatherings like The Invite, an artist talk and Q and A with Craig Leon about the Ramones, and a guided discovery of Brasserie de la Senne in English.

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The InviteCinemaThe InviteSun 1 Nov · Cinema Galeries · Brussels Artist talk / Q&A: Craig Leon - RamonesMiscArtist talk / Q&A: Craig Leon - RamonesMon 9 Nov · Ancienne Belgique · Brussels Discovery of Brasserie de la Senne in EnglishMiscDiscovery of Brasserie de la Senne in EnglishSun 1 Nov · Brasserie de La Senne · Brussels Coyote vs. AcmeCinemaCoyote vs. AcmeMon 2 Nov · Cinéma Aventure · Brussels Expat Cinema : Le CorsetCinemaExpat Cinema : Le CorsetSun 1 Nov · Cinema Galeries · Brussels Expat cinema : NAZACinemaExpat cinema : NAZASun 1 Nov · Cinema Galeries · Brussels

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Musical Theatre FoundationsMiscMusical Theatre FoundationsLearn how to combine acting, singing and dance, and become a triple threat on our Musical Theatre Workshop. Across 15 weeks, you'll train in acting, singing, and dance, connect with an inspiring group of people, and bring a musical to life on stage — no matter your level of experience. Dates: Sundays | 20 September 2026 - 31 January 2027 Time: 15:45 – 19:00 Venue: The Bridge Theatre Studio, Saint-Gilles Open to all aged 18+, all levels Sign up via the following link: https://thebridge.brussels/musical-theatreSun 1 NovThe Bridge Theatre Studio · Brussels Play WorkshopsMiscPlay WorkshopsExpand your acting toolbox and sharpen your skills on our PLAY workshop. Across 30 weeks (divided into two 15-week modules), you'll explore new techniques, dig into text work, and build towards a showcase performance — all in a safe, supportive space led by our professional actors. PLAY runs across five levels, from Beginner to Master, so you can join at whatever stage fits your experience — no matter where you're starting from. Dates: Various days, Sundays–Saturdays, depending on level Venue: The Bridge Theatre Studio & KosmoStudio, Saint-Gilles Open to all aged 18+ | All levels Sign up via the following link: https://thebridge.brussels/playSun 1 NovThe Bridge Theatre Studio · Brussels Speeches WorkshopMiscSpeeches WorkshopLearn how to speak with confidence. Clear and confident communication changes everything. At work, on stage, and in everyday life. Our SPEECHES Workshop is a 5-week journey designed to help you strengthen your voice, overcome speaking nerves, and express yourself with clarity and conviction. Through playful, embodied exercises inspired by theatre, you’ll build presence, confidence, and tools you can use in any situation. Dates: Thursdays, 5 weeks in total - Multiple courses available from 24 September 2026 until 24 June 2027 Times: 18:45 - 21:00 Venue: Artincelle - Rue de la Victoire 158, St Gilles. More info & Registration: https://thebridge.brussels/speechesSun 1 NovArtincelle · Brussels Improv for BeginnersMiscImprov for BeginnersDiscover the world of improv on our IMPROV Beginner workshops. Across two 15-week courses, you'll go from the basics of improvisation to performing fully-fledged scenes on stage: building character work, quick thinking, and a whole toolbox of skills, in a fun and safe environment. No experience necessary. Time: Mondays or Tuesdays | 18:45 – 21:30 (day varies by term) Venue: Artincelle, Rue de la Victoire 158, St Gilles Open to all aged 18+ | No experience required Sign up via the following link: https://thebridge.brussels/improvSun 1 NovArtincelle · Brussels Ken Russell's The DevilsCinemaKen Russell's The DevilsAn enduring, singular masterpiece of cinema starring Academy Award®-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.Sun 1 Nov · 10:50Cinéma Aventure · BrusselsUntil 3 Nov The InviteCinemaThe InviteThe marriage of Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen)—marked by numerous neurotic arguments—has been on shaky ground for quite some time now. Their eccentric upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Edward Norton) and Pina (Penélope Cruz), are mostly active at night, which really gets on Joe’s nerves. When Angela invites them over for dinner, Joe rubs his hands together, eager to tell them everything to their faces. The evening will take some unexpected turns that they won’t soon forget…Sun 1 Nov · 12:00Cinema Galeries · BrusselsUntil 2 Novfrom €7.80 Discovery of Brasserie de la Senne in EnglishMiscDiscovery of Brasserie de la Senne in EnglishAt the beginning of the 20th century in Brussels, there were still about a hundred breweries. After the world wars, industrialisation and the formalisation of tastes, there was only one left until Bernard met Yvan in 2002. Together they create the Brasserie de La Senne. Formatted and sweet beers give way to bitterness. Today installed in 4500 m² on the Tour & Taxis site, they have put technology at the service of their beers. During this visit, you will have access to the production area. An opportunity to discover how craft beer is made in such impressive production facilities. Finally we will end the tour with a commented tasting of four major beers of the brewery.Sun 1 Nov · 13:00Brasserie de La Senne · BrusselsUntil 20 Decfrom €20 Expat Cinema : Le CorsetCinemaExpat Cinema : Le CorsetOn a farm in the heart of the Beauce region, 11-year-old Christophe follows in his father’s footsteps. But at school, at home, and on the tractor, Christophe leans… and falls. He’s forced to wear a brace to keep him upright. While the farm is going through tough times, Christophe grows up as best he can. He discovers music and meets Clara, with whom everything seems possible.Sun 1 Nov · 14:15Cinema Galeries · BrusselsUntil 3 Novfrom €7.80 Expat cinema : NAZACinemaExpat cinema : NAZANAZA by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the makers of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, is a revealing film about the systems behind the large-scale civilian casualties in Gaza. On the rooftops of Tel Aviv, far from the war zone, Israeli soldiers hold secret conversations at night. Step by step, it becomes visible how the army and intelligence services determine who is a target, which technologies and procedures are deployed, and how many civilian casualties an attack is allowed to cost. Dozens to sometimes hundreds of Palestinian civilians can be considered an acceptable price for eliminating a single target. The film thus poses the painful question: how can the killing of innocent civilians become so normalized within a military apparatus that it is no longer viewed as a moral or legal problem? The title refers to Nezek Agavi, ‘collateral damage’, the Israeli military term for the expected number of civilian casualties from an airstrike. The term thus symbolizes the dehumanization deeply ingrained in the system: civilian deaths are not a tragic side effect, but a foreseen and accepted part of military operations. NAZA premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where the film won the Special Jury Prize.Sun 1 Nov · 16:10Cinema Galeries · Brusselsfrom €7.80 The Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkCinemaThe Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkThe Only Living Pickpocket in New York is a stylish crime film and a tender, melancholic ode to a changing New York. Set against the city’s iconic streets, with an atmospheric soundtrack and an impressive cast including John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi and Jamie Lee Curtis, Noah Segan paints a world where old habits and faded glory are increasingly under pressure. Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an old-school pickpocket in a time when his profession is slowly dying out. Still, he keeps stealing to make ends meet and to care for his seriously ill wife, Rosie. When what seems like a simple theft unexpectedly brings him something of great value, Harry becomes entangled in a dangerous web of criminals. What follows is a nerve-racking race through the streets of New York, as Harry must rely on his old-school skills, his network and his instincts to save himself and get his stolen goods back. With suspense, dry humor, melancholy and a sharp eye for the city, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York tells a story about loyalty, faded glory and what remains when the world around you changes forever.Sun 1 Nov · 17:50Cinéma Aventure · BrusselsUntil 3 Nov European Outdoor Film Tour 26/27 - EOFTCinemaEuropean Outdoor Film Tour 26/27 - EOFTEnjoying outdoor and adventure films together: for 25 years already, the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) has heralded the start of your outdoor season. The base camp where you can meet your outdoor crew, exchange experiences, and gather ideas for your own adventurous journeys. An evening with the best adventure documentaries of the year, two brothers making their way across the (lake) toward a rocky challenge in the middle of Egeïsche Zee, a female climbing team writing climbing history in Madagascar, and even more films for anyone who loves being on the move outdoors and wants to enjoy life without filters. Because everything you see at the EOFT is real: you aren't just watching, you feel it too. This is real.Sun 1 Nov · 19:30–22:30ESPACE LUMEN · Brusselsfrom €22 The RevenantCinemaThe RevenantIn the 1820s, a frontiersman, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a brutal bear attack. This epic adventure captures the extraordinary power of the human spirit in an immersive and visceral experience unlike any other.Sun 1 Nov · 21:00Flagey · Brusselsfrom €10.50

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Coyote vs. AcmeCinemaCoyote vs. AcmeIn his quest to catch the Road Runner, his arch-nemesis and potential meal, Wile E. Coyote has been using the products of Acme Corporation for years. However, Wile E. is tired of the equipment backfiring and almost never working as intended. He therefore decides to sue Acme Corporation. To do so, he calls upon Kevin Avery, a down-on-his-luck human lawyer. The latter has to pull out all the stops to win the lawsuit when he discovers that Acme is represented by Buddy Crane, the intimidating boss of his former law firm.Mon 2 Nov · 12:40–14:21Cinéma Aventure · Brussels WickerCinemaWickerOn the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbors, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.Mon 2 Nov · 14:40Cinéma Aventure · BrusselsUntil 3 Nov

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PerreologíaExhibitionPerreologíaA black-haired dog with curly fur licks herself on a rug. Queen Dembow, the dog, has a diva-like character, or so they say. When her owner is not at home, she is filmed non-stop by a camera installed in her living room, which broadcasts her images to her owner's mobile phone via the internet, and consequently to the world. Come and joins us for an exhibition on artist's publications, pixels, dogs and more!Fri 6 Nov · 17:00–20:00Grand Hospice · BrusselsFree Funny Women Brussels Open MicTheatreFunny Women Brussels Open MicJoin us for a hilarious evening of comedy at the Funny Women Brussels (FWB) open mic! Get ready to flex those abs in the company of comedians who take the stage to entertain you with their wit and humor. Funny Women started in 2002 in the UK, founded by comedian Lynne Parker to give women in comedy a stage and a platform of their own. Since then, it has grown into a European comedy community with local editions in cities including London, Amsterdam, Paris — and Brussels. Each city runs its own line-up and its own local flavor, but all are united by the same mission: promoting comedy by women and encouraging more women to pick up the mic. Funny Women Brussels is the first all-female presenting comedy show in Brussels, created by a female comedian. Running since April 2023 at Kamilou café, each show features a rotating line-up of 9 women comedians — a dynamic mix of new acts testing out material and more seasoned performers from Belgium and beyond. Organized by Heli Pärna and hosted by her or other MC's. the night moves at a fast, fun pace, with a warm and welcoming crowd cheering every comedian on. Whether you're a stand-up regular or trying it for the first time, expect a lively, feel-good evening built on one simple idea: comedy by women, for everyone.Fri 6 Nov · 19:00–21:30Funny Women Brussels Noordhaus Theatre Double Bill: Private View by Václav Havel, and Room Number ThreeTheatreNoordhaus Theatre Double Bill: Private View by Václav Havel, and Room Number ThreeROOM NUMBER THREE The board of directors are meeting again. In their endless pursuit of the perfectly optimized meeting, looping discussions about their previous meetings are leading them further and further away from their planned agenda. What begins as the expected absurdity inherent to any corporate meeting slowly morphs into non-sensical topic changes, tense exchanges between participants, and an ultimate descent into chaos from which not even the most professional of executives can recover. PRIVATE VIEW Ferdinand Vaněk has been invited to his friends’ house, affluent couple Vera and Michael. Met with the surprising sight of a completely remodeled apartment, Ferdinand can do little else than play along with his friends’ new-found eccentric opulence. As the night’s conversations turn from casual to personal, and later to invasive, Ferdinand wonders what could have happened to Vera and Michael since he last saw them. Certainly the recent sudden change of their country’s political regime could not have anything to do with it.Fri 6 Nov · 20:00The Warehouse Studio Theatre · BrusselsUntil 7 Novfrom €15 TransconnectionsCinemaTransconnectionsEntró con un hacha Cande Lázaro 2025 - 13' - Spain vo: es sub: fr-en In a traditional tavern populated by queer characters, someone enters carrying an axe. Borderline absurd. ----- Rainbow Girls Nana Duffuor 2025 - 16' - United States vo: en sub: fr A group of trans women organize to rob department stores. A jubilant anti-capitalist revenge. ----- The Dysphoria Kylie Aoibheann 2025 - 13' - Australia vo: en sub: fr A trans woman turns to a satanic ritual to obtain a vagina, but in doing so unwittingly invites a demonic being into her home. ----- Purebred Caleb J. Roberts 2025 - 15' - Ireland vo: en sub: fr Owen, a trans man, must inform his lover Seán of his positive pregnancy test. An opportunity to clarify their relationship. ----- Chambre 206 Laurie Bisceglia 2025 - 17' - France vo: fr sub: en After undergoing a torsoplasty, Clair no longer cares what the world thinks and is on the path to true self-acceptance. ----- MIA MIO Roxanne Peguet 2025 - 20' - Luxembourg vo: en-lb-pt-pt sub: fr-en Mia finds herself in an identity crisis after an after-party. Her two best friends help her to make a decisive life decision. ----- Dysphoria Mundi Fauvitude Fauve Vanhaesendonck 2026 - 5' - Belgium vo: fr sub: en Between destruction of administrative norms and animal complicity, a body refuses the dichotomy of mind/body in order to embrace a planetary 'dysphoria', defined not as a disease, but as resistance and a new way of inhabiting the world.Fri 6 Nov · 21:30Cinema Galeries · Brussels Art Nouveau in the Squares DistrictMiscArt Nouveau in the Squares DistrictConsidered by many as “the Brussels gallery of Art Nouveau”, the North-East district contains many architectural treasures just waiting to be discovered. So, if you feel like it, let yourself be carried along in the footsteps of the great architects during a stroll in this eclectic district. Discover the city’s hidden treasures, surprising façades, stunning details that make Art Nouveau a jewel of Brussels’ heritage. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE ? The “Art Nouveau in the Squares district” tour takes you deep into the Marie Louise and Ambiorix squares, as well as the adjoining streets and highlights many houses. Let the History of the North-East district be told through the prism of architecture and town planning. You will get to know both well-known and lesser-known architects who have left their mark on these neighbourhoods. On the program of the walk, among others… – Hotel Deprez – Van de Velde, by Victor Horta – Hotel Van Eetevelde, by Victor Horta – House of the painter Georges Léonard de Saint-Cyr, by Gustave Strauven – Van Dijk’s House, by Gustave Strauven – Other works by Van Waesberghe, Victor Taelemans, Georges Hobé, and many others. – But also many little stories and anecdotes! PRACTICAL INFO Regular tours in english and french : Cost : Voluntary* Duration : About 2 hours Group max : 25 people (less in Corona period) Meeting point : Square Marie Louise (at the bottom of the Square, at the foot of the statue) 1000 Bruxelles This tour takes place every other saturday. check our website to make sure it takes place ;-) Private tour on demand in english or frenchSat 7 Nov · 11:00–13:00Corner of square Marie-Louise and Ortélius street · Brussels Opera on the big screenCinemaOpera on the big screenThe total work of art… This aesthetic concept, which originated in German Romanticism, is based on the combination and fusion of several artistic disciplines, enabling the audience’s various senses to be engaged and thus reflecting, through art, the unity of life. First explored in opera, most notably by Richard Wagner, the total work of art found in the advent of cinema its ideal form of expression. This autumn, explore the links between opera and cinema through eight screenings at three different venues in Brussels. What's in store? Great classics of Belgian cinema, opera adaptations and documentaries… Ai Weiwei's Turandot 1, 3 & 4.10.2026 • 19:00 • Bozar In this documentary about the first opera production by the renowned contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Puccini’s final opera meets the modern world. Le Maître de musique 3.10.2026 • 19:00 • Bozar (Re)discover one of the greatest hits in the history of Belgian cinema, in a restored version, starring legendary bass-baritone José van Dam. With the director in attendance. Farinelli 23.10.2026 • 19:00 • Cinematek Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 1995, Farinelli paints a fictional portrait of the famous 18th-century Italian castrato, and his rivalry with Handel. Don Giovanni 24.10.2026 • 17:00 • Cinematek One of Mozart’s best operas, immortalised on the big screen by Joseph Losey with dazzling sets in Venice, starring Ruggero Raimondi, Edda Moser and José van Dam. José van Dam, 25 ans après 28.10.2026 • 19:00 • Cinematek This documentary, the third collaboration between José van Dam and Gérard Corbiau, traces the illustrious career of the greatest opera singer in Belgian history. Wozzeck 7.11.2026 • 17:00 • Cinematek Take a look behind the scenes of the production of Wozzeck, Alban Berg’s masterpiece, performed at La Monnaie in 1981. Woyzeck 9.11.2026 • 19:00 • Cinéma Galeries Based on the same unfinished play as Berg’s opera, this classic by Werner Herzog depicts its protagonist’s descent into madness with intensity and poetry. Amadeus 16 & 29.11.2026 • 21:00 • Cinematek In this masterpiece by Miloš Forman, which won eight Oscars, Salieri hatches a terrible plot against his rival Mozart, both a musical genius and an immature lecher.Sat 7 Nov · 17:00De Munt · BrusselsUntil 29 Nov meet the author: katie kitamuraMiscmeet the author: katie kitamuraKatie Kitamura is an American journalist, writer and critic of Japanese origin. She holds a PhD in American literature, teaches creative writing at New York University and lives in Brooklyn with the writer Hari Kunzru (The Illusionist). After the publication of her first two novels (The Longshot and Gone to the Forest), Kitamura’s international career took off in 2017 with A Separation, a fascinating psychological thriller set in the Peloponnese. It was followed by Intimacies, which delved into the mind of an interpreter at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. With her fifth novel, Audition – shortlisted for the Booker Prize, longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize – Kitamura has cemented her status as a leading American writer, admired by Barack Obama as well as by fellow writers Samantha Harvey, Hernan Diaz and Lauren Groff. Audition Audition opens in New York with a glimpse into the daily life of an accomplished actress. Married to a man she loves, she is enjoying a string of successful theatre productions. But a young stranger throws her life into turmoil when he announces that he is her son. Who are they to one another? It is with this question that Katie Kitamura, at the height of her artistry, sets in motion a game of deception. Blurring the lines between reality and performance, Audition is a multilayered book that questions the roles we all play, more or less consciously, in our lives. Readers are kept on their toes. Loosely inspired by Rosemary’s Baby, Audition is a brilliant, unsettling and fascinating book. Don’t miss this unique chance to meet the American writer during her visit to Brussels. About Audition ‘A lightning bolt of a novel.’ — Financial Times ‘Katie Kitamura is one of our most brilliant writers, saying far more in her silences, blank spaces, and disruptions than most novelists can say in a hundred thousand words. Audition is eerie, a book so cold it feels hot.’ — Lauren GroffSat 7 Nov · 20:00–21:30Passa Porta · Brussels The OthersCinemaThe OthersIn 1945, immediately following the end of Second World War, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted.Sat 7 Nov · 21:15Flagey · Brussels Salon du MeubleMiscSalon du MeubleTrade fair for the European furniture market.Sun 8 NovBrussels Expo Visites DécouvertesExhibitionVisites DécouvertesGet to know the museum’s essentials Once a month, join our French-language guided tour designed for individual visitors who want an engaging introduction to the permanent exhibition. In 90 minutes, you will discover essential objects and stories while learning new ways to look, reflect and discuss European history. The tour is completely free and open to adults and teenagers aged over 12. It is ideal for curious visitors coming on their own, or with up to four other people. About the Visites Découvertes - During this guided visit, a facilitator will introduce you to the museum and a selection of key objects from the exhibition. - The tour also involves learning methods, such as "Visible Thinking" and "Slow Looking", which encourage sharing observations or moments for dialogue and reflection within the group. - The tour will help you see details from European history, connect ideas and feel more confident exploring the rest of the exhibition on your own afterwards. Practical Information - Language - French - Duration - from 14:30 to 16:00, each second Sunday of the month - Meeting point - Fables room, arrive in advance due to mandatory security checks - Registration - Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. If the tour is not full, additional visitors may join on the day.Sun 8 Nov · 14:30–16:00House of European History · BrusselsFree Maison Roosenboom (EN)ExhibitionMaison Roosenboom (EN)On Faider Street in Brussels–Ixelles stands a remarkable building from a time when art and architecture merged into enchanting creations: Maison Roosenboom. Designed in 1900 by painter-architect Albert Roosenboom, this house represents a highlight of Brussels Art Nouveau, alongside icons such as the Horta Museum and Maison Hannon. Once abandoned and declared uninhabitable, the building underwent an extensive restoration from 2020 onwards, returning it to its original splendour. With its floral wrought ironwork, elegant lines and richly detailed decoration, Maison Roosenboom embodies the spirit of an artistic revolution, where every detail speaks of the ambitions and creativity of a remarkable era. From Decline to Renewal: A Story of Meticulous Restoration The restoration of Maison Roosenboom is a story of passion, patience and craftsmanship. The façade, featuring sgraffito panels by Privat Livemont and a striking bow window, has regained its original colours. Inside, the interiors come back to life through mosaics, wall panelling and ceiling paintings, carefully restored to their historic appearance. The restoration reveals not only the beauty of the building, but also the stories behind its details: from the symbolism embedded in the decoration to the techniques used at the time. Every space — from the impressive entrance hall to the intimate salon — breathes the atmosphere of a bygone era, where contemporary expertise and historical authenticity go hand in hand. Maison Roosenboom stands as a symbol of Brussels’ rich architectural heritage. The house invites exploration and admiration for the ambition and craftsmanship of a period in which art and everyday life were inseparably linked. A visit to this exceptional residence is a journey through time — an experience that brings the beauty and stories of Art Nouveau vividly to life.Sun 8 Nov · 16:00–17:00maison Roosenboom · Brusselsfrom €21 Amores perrosCinemaAmores perrosA fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man.Sun 8 Nov · 20:00Flagey · BrusselsUntil 11 Novfrom €10.50

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BEL AMICinemaBEL AMIBEL AMI — Geng Jun CN — 2024 — 117’ — FIC — VO ZH — ST EN/FR In a small Chinese town with straight lines and a cold climate, bodies begin to stir. The slightly eccentric characters make their way through this normative, stifling place, often entering into improbable and astonishing relationships. The film is both lyrical and idiosyncratic in its portrayal of freedom and desire in an extremely normative society. The storylines become intertwined, and the queer narratives burst at the seams even as they're held back. Banned in China, this film is a ballet in black and white, a poetic middle finger to an oppressive regime. — https://pinkscreens.org/Tue 3 Nov · 18:00Beursschouwburg · Brusselsfrom €10 ChuzalongoCinemaChuzalongoIn collaboration with the Embassy of Ecuador and on the occasion of the Day of the Dead, Instituto Cervantes Brussels will screen the Ecuadorian thriller "Chuzalongo" (Diego Ortuño, 2024) on Monday, 2 November at 6:30 p.m. "Chuzalongo" is set in a world of magic and fantasy, drawing on the narrative tradition of the classic vampire story. The film takes place at the end of the 19th century, when the Liberal Revolution was about to achieve its goals in Ecuador. Colourful characters and beautiful locations transport the audience to a world where traditions hold special significance and nature plays a profound role in the story. Synopsis A lost child appears in a remote Andean village at the end of the 19th century. Nicanor, the village priest, decides to take care of him and discovers that a few drops of the child’s blood make crops grow and bear fruit miraculously. Before long, Nicanor realises that the only way to keep the child alive is to feed him human blood. The priest must decide whether to protect the child and bring him new victims, or let him die, knowing that the crops on which the villagers depend will die with him. 2 November, 6:30 p.m. Instituto Cervantes, Av. Louise 140, Brussels More info: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/cine-chuzalongo-tickets-2002506420610?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=trueTue 3 Nov · 18:30Instituto Cervantes · BrusselsFree D'amours et de hasardsCinemaD'amours et de hasardsThe fishbowl girl Hung YI WU 2024 - 21' - Taiwan vo: zh-hans sub: fr- en An erotic massage at a specialized salon breaks the ice and awakens the senses. I'm the Most Racist Person Leela Varghese 2025 - 13' - Australia vo: en sub: fr A bartender and a customer share their experiences as women of colour. Their conversation takes an unexpected turn… The Second Time Around Jack Howard 2025 - 12' - United Kingdom vo: en-gb sub: fr On a rainy night, a waitress crosses paths with a mysterious older woman while closing her café. One of those encounters that defy time and change a life. Fish & Chips Macadie Amoroso 2026 - 13' - United Kingdom vo: en sub: fr Fab is planning a surprise for Cassie for their first anniversary, but Cassie's bad day sparks a heated argument over dinner choices. Où vont les castors? Margot Sylvestre 2025 - 28' - France vo: fr sub: en In the form of a diary, the director retraces the emergence of her lesbian desire and reflects on the possibility of building her own refuge elsewhere, like a beaver building its lodge far from danger.Tue 3 Nov · 19:00Cinema Nova · Brussels OUT LAWS + RED ELEPHANTCinemaOUT LAWS + RED ELEPHANTOUT LAWS — Lexi Powner, James Lewis NA/UK — 2025 — 79’ — DOC — VO EN — ST FR Out Laws is a documentary investigation that follows several activists as they challenge laws criminalising LGBTQIA+ people in their respective countries. All of these countries are former British colonies. We delve into the archives and discover that the laws enacted by the former colonial power are the roots of queerphobia in these societies. This prompts us to question certain assumptions and stand up to governments. The film exposes, on the one hand, the political forces attempting to force queer people back into the closet and, on the other hand, the movement that resists with courage, pride, and solidarity. RED ELEPHANT — Iqran Rasheed BE/HU/PK/PT — 2026 — 20’ — DOC — VO EN/FR/UR — ST EN/FR The violence of Belgian bureaucracy towards queer asylum seekers forces them to turn their identity into evidence and their traumas into testimonials. — In the presence of James Lewis, Ben Miller, and Iqran Rasheed. https://pinkscreens.org/Tue 3 Nov · 20:00Beursschouwburg · Brusselsfrom €10 Just The Way I AmCinemaJust The Way I AmMagid/Zafar Luís Hindman 2025 - 19' - United Kingdom vo: en-ur sub: fr-en Tension and heat step up a notch in the kitchen of a swamped Pakistani takeaway. Who ordered from the fast-food joint of love? ----- One Day This Kid Alexander Farah 2026 - 18' - Canada vo: en-fa sub: fr-en Weighed down by his father’s traditionalist expectations, Hamed grows up between fear, desire and shame, seeking at every stage of his life to find his own path. ------ Delay Han-xuan Wang 2025 - 15' - Taiwan vo: zh-hans sub: fr-en A father, who has finally come out as gay, is trying to get to his son's wedding in Paris, but the flight the latter reserved is suddenly cancelled. ----- Diego Melissa Silveira 2025 - 25' - France vo: fr sub: en Diego, who lives with a disability, discovers desire. His sister and father react to this sexual awakening in diametrically opposite ways. ----- Des doigts en or Chryssa Florou 2024 - 6' - France vo: fr sub: en Sitting on the beach, two friends help a queer pal rehearse his coming out: a tender and hilarious tale. ----- Douches pour hommes Hakim Atoui 2025 - 14' - France vo: fr sub: en At the local swimming pool, 11-year-old Skander makes his first visit to the men's showers, where he experiences an erotic awakening.Tue 3 Nov · 21:15Cinéma Palace · Brussels Plus belle la villeCinemaPlus belle la villeMardochi Lucas Gloppe 2026 - 27' - France - Tunisia vo: fr sub: en Vincent returns from Rabat where he failed to find his father's childhood home. On the way back from the hospital where his father is dying, he meets Ahmed a Moroccan student. ----- Cairo Streets Abdellah Taïa 2025 - 19' - France vo: ar-fr sub: fr-en January 2007. I'm back in Cairo. For work. You've changed you number, Omar. I need to see you again. I love you... Abdellah. ----- J'ai perdu mes clés Audrey Bruyninckx 2025 - 19' - Belgium vo: fr sub: nl During a sleepless night, Chloé cycles through Brussels after losing her keys. In a feverish search for human contact, she experiences a series of absurd and awkward interactions. ----- Chère Marcelle Juliette Marrécau 2025 - 29' - France vo: fr sub: en Four queer friends have a date at Marcelle's to get ready for Carnival, but she refuses to let them in. Shocked and bewildered, they try to save their friendship. A beautiful ode to Marseille.Tue 3 Nov · 21:30Cinema Nova · Brussels Ouders in beweging - Parents on the moveMiscOuders in beweging - Parents on the moveOuders in beweging - Parents on the moveWed 4 Nov · 10:00–11:30GC Elzenhof · BrusselsFree+1 more date Palace of Justice: the largest courthouse in the worldMiscPalace of Justice: the largest courthouse in the worldIn the 19th century, the Palace of Justice was the largest building constructed in Europe. More than 140 years later, its dome still dominates the Brussels skyline. The man behind it, Joseph Poelaert (1817-1879), was a stubborn jack-of-all-trades who refused to adhere to any fixed style. His unbridled dedication drove him to exhaustion, and he was unable to complete his gigantic design himself. The people of Brussels meaningfully called him the Schieven architect – and that was not a compliment. The Palace of Justice is a neoclassical monument with striking Assyrian-Babylonian features. Poelaert saw architecture as a moral and almost metaphysical task: proportions, dimensions, and motifs had to make order, justice, and the separation of powers visible. This layered symbolism, nourished by ancient cultures and religious traditions, makes a visit here special. You will discover Poelaert's life, his vision, and the building's place in the city and the justice system. During this guided tour, our expert guides breathe life into this colossal monument with their captivating stories. What about those scaffolding structures? Many individuals have never seen the building without scaffolding. However, there is hope! The Brussels Region has developed a plan to complete the restoration of the façade by 2030. This timing is ideal to add extra splendor to Belgium's 200th anniversary celebrations.Wed 4 Nov · 14:00–15:30Brussels' Palace of Justicefrom €15 CASTRATION MOVIE. CHAPTER III. JUNIOR GHOSTS – PREMORPHIC DRIFT; A FRAGMENTARY PASSAGECinemaCASTRATION MOVIE. CHAPTER III. JUNIOR GHOSTS – PREMORPHIC DRIFT; A FRAGMENTARY PASSAGECASTRATION MOVIE. CHAPTER III. JUNIOR GHOSTS – PREMORPHIC DRIFT; A FRAGMENTARY PASSAGE — Louise Weard CA — 2026 — 126’ — FIC — VO EN Castration Movie explores the overt transphobia of Izzy, a straight woman grappling with her partner Tiffany’s transition. It’s a premise that might put us off—were it not for the fact that the film is directed by Louise Weard, a trans woman filmmaker from the same artistic collective as Jane Schoenbrun. Weard’s take on this transmisogynistic spiral proves to be masterful, oscillating between cynicism, empathy, fascination, and horror, and ultimately provoking a true catharsis for anyone who has endured such nonsense.Wed 4 Nov · 20:00Beursschouwburg · Brusselsfrom €10 Girl, So ConfusingCinemaGirl, So ConfusingCasi Septiembre Lucía G. Romero 2025 - 30' - Spain vo: es sub: fr-en Alejandra lives year-round with her family in a seaside campsite. While she struggles with her fear of being abandoned, a budding romance with a tourist from Madrid brings her insecurities to the surface. ----- La fille du rocher Laetitia Bouhelier 2026 - 17' - France vo: fr sub: en Livia, a 16-year-old teenager, spends the day with friends by the river where she witnesses a scene that plunges her into a strange dizzy state. ----- Lady Attila Apolline Andreys 2025 - 25' - France vo: fr sub: en Agathe works at her family’s garage. She loves tractors and rock music, and decides to enter an air guitar competition. But her brother disapproves. ---- U Got to Live a Little liksom Hedvig Orback 2024 - 14' - Sweden vo: sv sub: fr-en Two friends live far apart, yet offer each other tenderness and comfort. A tender portrait of friendship, vulnerability and emotional resilience. ---- Ragamuffin Kaitlyn Mikayla 2024 - 15' - United States vo: en sub: fr A motocross enthusiast, Ryan questions her identity in a male-dominated world.Wed 4 Nov · 21:30Cinema Galeries · Brussels Taiwan New CinemaCinemaTaiwan New CinemaDeveloped as part of Michael Lin’s exhibition, Tea Towels and Serviettes, at La Loge, this film programme expands on an important reference in the artist’s practice: Taiwan New Cinema. The movement emerged in the 1980s during a period of significant social and political transformation in Taiwan, as martial law ended and rapid economic growth reshaped the country. As Taiwan’s cities changed over time, the ways people related to one another also evolved, and ideas of “home” began to be redefined, often in relation to urban life. Filmmakers turned their attention to this everyday life, exploring changing relationships between people, the transformation of rural and urban environments, and the emergence of a new middle class. In this context, the films presented in this programme trace a broader genealogy of image-making that connects personal and collective histories to shifting political, social, and cultural realities. In this programme, Michael Lin invites the Taiwanese collective P.M.S., long engaged with the intersecting discourses of identity, gender, and Indigeneity, to initiate a dialogue through a complementary selection of documentaries and fiction films. In response to Lin’s interest in everyday life and cultural contexts, P.M.S.’s selection brings forward realities and narratives that have coexisted since the 1980s yet have remained marginalised within cinema, moving between the grand currents of the era and the intimate scale of everyday life. P.M.S. is a Taiwanese collective composed of Posak Jodian, Manman, and Sophie Chen. The name P.M.S. combines the first syllables of their names while also referencing the English acronym for “Premenstrual Syndrome”, reflecting their critical engagement with dominant historical narratives. They also playfully reinterpret it as “Probably Meaning Something”, underscoring their openended and reflective approach to questioning established social and cultural frameworks. Since 2022, the three members have worked collectively on projects exploring the intersections of Indigenous perspectives, gender, and contemporary social issues. They have curated film programmes and screenings across Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan. Their practice frequently engages with the betel nut as both a cultural symbol and a connective thread, bringing communities together, fostering translocal solidarities among women, and opening space for alternative narratives – one chew at a time. Practical Information : 15.10–03.12.26, 19:00 All screenings take place at La Loge, except on 12.11, when a special screening will take place at Cinema Galeries, followed by a conversation with Michael Lin and P.M.S. Language: Original version with English subtitles Free participation, upon reservation info@la-loge.beThu 5 Nov · 19:00La Loge · BrusselsUntil 3 DecFree Un peu schieveCinemaUn peu schieveQUINION Mathieu Berthon 2025 - 17' - France vo: fr sub: en Two connoisseurs of forbidden flavours fight over a rare treat, much to the despair of its owner. A funny film that pays homage to soupeurs (urine-fetischists). ----- Cockroach Justice Singleton, Liliana Padilla With John Cameron Mitchell 2025 - 23' - United States vo: en sub: fr When a trans man hooks up with a stranger, the night spirals into the unexpected... and into disaster. ----- Sunday Lunch Lyndon Henley Hanrahan 2025 - 14' - United Kingdom vo: en-gb sub: fr Grace brings her girlfriend to her very religious family's traditional Sunday dinner. Of course, her family doesn't know she's a lesbian. Hilarious. ---- BLEAT! Ananth Subramaniam 2025 - 15' - France - Malaysia - Philippines vo: ta sub: fren An elderly Tamil couple's sacrificial goat is pregnant. Torn between religious beliefs and community pressure, they must make a choice. ----- Yaoi Dumb Bitch Mathieu Morel 2026 - 39' - France vo: fr sub: en Fleur, a fan of Japanese pop culture, announces her departure for Tokyo to her family. Having received little support since her transition, Fleur finds the ally she needs in her cousin Noé.Thu 5 Nov · 19:00Cinema Nova · Brussels

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Early birds pilates 26MiscEarly birds pilates 26ENG The Pilates mind-body exercise method develops core strength, flexibility, balance, and an overall sense of wellbeing. In the cycle of 2025-2026 we will offer the community a chance to move from the fundamental exercises towards the challenges of the full sequence of the Mat exercises. The first semester will be dedicated to reestablishing a stronger sense of the fundamental connections in the exercises, serving the beginner as well as the experienced. In the second semester (February) we will be aiming to complete the full sequence from beginning to its end. Therefore a strong notion of the Pilates technique is required. NL De Pilates mind-body trainingsmethode is gericht of het ontwikkelen van kracht, flexibiliteit, evenwicht en algemeen welzijn. In de cyclus van 2025-2026 bieden we de cursisten de kans om van basisoefeningen over te gaan naar de uitdagingen van de volledige reeks mat-oefeningen. Het eerste semester is gericht op het aanleren van fundamentele verbindingen in oefeningen en dus geschikt voor beginners en gevorderden. Tijdens het tweede semester (februari) worden de oefeningen verder uitgediept en is kennis van de Pilates-techniek essentieel.Mon 9 Nov · 08:30–09:30GC De Markten · Brussels Space for Arts and CraftsMiscSpace for Arts and CraftsNL / Kom maandagavond naar onze Space for Art & Crafts in de CREA-ruimte van Elzenhof! Van 19.00 tot 22.00 uur kun je bij ons je creativiteit de vrije loop laten. Naaien, tekenen, borduren, haken – wat je creatieve passie ook is, je bent van harte welkom! Neem je eigen materialen en benodigdheden mee, wij zorgen voor de ruimte en de gezelligheid. Schrijf je voor zondagavond in om je plek te reserveren – we zijn benieuwd naar wat je gaat maken! EN / Join us every Monday night at our Space for Art & Crafts in the CREA room of Elzenhof! From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., come and unleash your creativity with us. Sew, draw, embroider, crochet - whatever your crafty passion is, you're welcome to join! Bring your own materials and supplies, and we'll provide the space and community. Sign up by Sunday night to secure your spot - we can't wait to see what you make!Mon 9 Nov · 19:00–22:00GC Elzenhof · BrusselsFree Artist talk / Q&A: Craig Leon - RamonesMiscArtist talk / Q&A: Craig Leon - RamonesPunk 50, is AB’s celebration of fifty years of chaos, freedom and bold expression. We honour the rich past, the vibrant present and the future of punk with exhibitions, films, talks, a ‘zine market and a hard-hitting line-up of international icons, Belgian legends and the new generation of punk musicians.Craig Leon (1949) belongs to the select group of producers who have helped shape music history. He worked as producer, composer, arranger and musician with artists like Talking Heads, Suicide, Blondie, Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Front 242, The Fall and many, many more.We invite him particularly to talk about the legendary The Ramones ‘first’ for which he sat behind the dials as producer, and thus helped form the early days of punk.Leon began his career in the seventies at Sire Records, where he helped to discover and produce early punk and new wave artists. In the eighties, he expanded his work to classical and world music, collaborating with artists like Luciano Pavarotti.Later his focus shifted to his own compositions, in which he combined electronic, classical and ambient styles. His 1981 album Nommos achieved cult status for its futuristic, minimalist sound. Leon also worked on film, television and orchestral projects. He continues to compose and perform internationally, building bridges between pop and avant-garde. To this day, he is praised for his versatility and innovative studio vision.Mon 9 Nov · 19:30–22:00Ancienne Belgique · Brussels Le Chat dans le Sac - Gilles GroulxCinemaLe Chat dans le Sac - Gilles GroulxThe film and the concert will be introduced in detail by Guy Peters.  Gilles Groulx's first feature-length fiction film, which incorporates documentary techniques and a soundtrack featuring music by John Coltrane. The cast consists of non-professional actors, the dialogue is improvised, and continuous filming in natural settings ensures the spontaneity and authenticity characteristic of documentary productions. Through the story of a couple in their twenties, the film raises the fundamental question of the Quebec people's political coming of age, as perceived by a filmmaker driven by ideals and the pursuit of the absolute.  For the soundtrack, Gilles Groulx, a great admirer of Coltrane, travelled to New Jersey himself to record John Coltrane and his band in his studio. These recordings appear on the posthumous album Blue World, released in 2019. Coltrane did not record new material for the soundtrack; instead, he drew on his existing discography. On the day of the film we will also present the concert "Coltrane 100" with an all-star line-up, including Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, and Jeff "Tain" Watts. You can find more information here. 16.00 - introduction by Guy Peters16.45-17.00 - pause17.00 - film Le Chat dans le Sac - Gilles Groulx 79'Wed 11 Nov · 16:00–18:20Paleis voor Schone Kunsten · Brussels The New Museum - Birgitte SigmundstadCinemaThe New Museum - Birgitte SigmundstadThe story of a wildly ambitious project that ends up overwhelming everyone. Behind the construction of the largest museum in the Nordic countries lies a gallery of characters: from the hyperactive director to the frustrated architect, from overwhelmed curators to dubious and troublesome patrons- not to mention the people who simply think it's "ugly". Birgitte Sigmundstad delivers a documentary comedy that is as funny as it is revealing. Who decides what a museum should be today? And who is it for? As the opening of Kanal - Centre Pompidou Brussels sparks its own debates, expectations and controversies, The New Museum brings a sharp sense of humour to the political, symbolic and human stakes behind the birth of a major cultural institution.Wed 11 Nov · 19:30–22:00Paleis voor Schone Kunsten · Brussels Meet the Writer: Zadie SmithMiscMeet the Writer: Zadie SmithA long-awaited guest on Bozar's literary stage.  Zadie Smith will be in conversation with Annelies Beck about literature, art and the imagination. The occasion is her essay collection Dead and Alive, a book that reflects with exceptional clarity on the significance of fiction, observation, and critical thinking in an age of social acceleration.  For over twenty years, Zadie Smith has been hailed as one of the most important voices in contemporary English-language literature. She made her international debut with the celebrated novel White Teeth and subsequently published, among other works, On Beauty, NW, and Swing Time. Her intellectually precise and deeply engaged essays explore themes such as identity, language, migration, art, and the role of fiction in a changing world.  This evening will focus not only on Smith's literary work, but also on her incisive and generous perspective on art. Drawing on essays such as her defence of fiction and her reflections on artists, including Celia Paul, Toyin Ojih Odutola, and Kara Walker, we will explore how images and language can enrich one another.  An encounter between seeing, reading, and thinking with one of the most original writers of our time.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–21:30Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · Brussels Francisco Mendes Moreira - 'Unlonely'ExhibitionFrancisco Mendes Moreira - 'Unlonely'When you cast your eyes upon a painting by Francisco Mendes Moreira, you are like a commuter standing at the edge of the platform, resisting the pull of a high-speed train rushing past at full speed. His painting opens a window onto a vertiginous and hypnotic unconscious. What I mean by this is that a first glance is not enough to grasp the full extent of its magnetic power. The pictorial energy emanating from Francisco’s work reminds me of a sensation I experienced at the Museum of Modern Art when standing before a work by Max Beckmann, Max Ernst, Soutine and, of course, Picasso. Yet his universe may be closer to that of Frida Kahlo and René Magritte. The game of comparisons says more about the critic than about the painting itself, but the superlative nature of these comparisons reflects my conviction of the artistic excellence of the subject I am defending here.Fri 13 Nov · 14:00–18:00Alice Gallery · Brussels The Brussels Crime TourMiscThe Brussels Crime TourWHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE ? The Brussels Crime Tour reveals the darkest side of the history of Brussels and takes you into the worst meanderings of the human soul… But the tour will also teach you a lot about Brussels society in the different times we will be passing through. Crimes of honour, revenge, crimes of passion or crime of villainy, the few stories told will make you shiver with revolt and compassion… The walk includes, among other things… – Double murder for 50kg of pork, 1850 – The legend of the Devil’s Corner, 17th century – The crime of the Saint-Gery square, 1847 – A Story of “Mort Subite”, early 20th century – The Jeanne Van Calk case, 1906 – The ‘Brussels incident’, 1873 – …But also many little stories and anecdotes!Fri 13 Nov · 18:00–20:00Amigo Hotel · Brussels Nostalgia for the LightCinemaNostalgia for the LightWhat can the stars teach us about memory? In Nostalgia for the Light, Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán draws a parallel between two searches taking place in the Atacama Desert: that of astronomers observing the farthest reaches of the universe, and that of families searching for traces of loved ones who disappeared during Pinochet's dictatorship. Through this connection, the film explores our relationship with time, memory and history. After the screening, Belmémoire, a local association based in Evere, will join us to reflect further and discuss the questions raised by the film. The evening will continue over drinks — the first drink is on us — with empanadas prepared by Belmémoire available for purchase. The Romain Rolland Library will also offer a selection of books related to the film's themes, inviting everyone to continue exploring and reflecting. An evening to watch, listen, exchange ideas and bring cinema, literature and memory into dialogue.Fri 13 Nov · 19:00L'Entrela' - Centre Culturel d'Evere · Brusselsfrom €4 (Diphirent) Adoboy People S2 Ep2Exhibition(Diphirent) Adoboy People S2 Ep2Diphirent People is a concept created to bring together a generation of young talents, creatives, and individuals who dare to be their authentic selves. A space for self-expression, connection, creativity, and positive, uplifting vibes. We’re back for the second episode of Season 2, and this time, Adoboy is taking over to bring you “Adoboy People.” For this edition, we’re putting the spotlight on local artists, live performances, and creative stands. Expect art exhibitions, food stands, games, and plenty of opportunities to discover new talents, share experiences, and connect with like-minded people. Whether you’re an artist, a creative, or simply curious and looking for inspiration, Adoboy People is a space for everyone to express themselves, discover something new, and connect through creativity. Come for the art, stay for the vibes. ❤️Fri 13 Nov · 19:00–23:00Muntpunt · Brussels Paint & WineMiscPaint & WineNL / Are you looking for a cozy group to make art together? Have you always wanted to paint but haven't gotten around to it yet? Then join Paint & Wine! EN / Are you looking for a cosy group of people to make art with? Have you always wished to start painting but never really picked up a brush? Then join this activity! Org. Myrthe BovendeaardFri 13 Nov · 19:30–22:30GC Elzenhof · Brussels Nova '78 - Aaron Brookner & Rodrigo AreiasCinemaNova '78 - Aaron Brookner & Rodrigo AreiasAn extraordinary moment of 1970s American counterculture, shot on 16mm and unseen until today. In New York in 1978, the Nova Convention brought together a constellation of artists around writer William S. Burroughs: Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, Allen Ginsberg, Laurie Anderson, Anne Waldman and Philip Glass. Long thought lost, this footage was rediscovered and restored between 2012 and 2024, capturing an explosion of ideas and forms where poetry, music, performance and cinema collide. But Nova '78 does more than bring a legendary event back to life. Beneath the artistic ferment, the fractures of an era emerge: political fears, threats of repression and the struggles already running through American society.Fri 13 Nov · 21:15–22:40Bozar - Centre for Fine Arts · Brussels

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