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Fri 27 January

The Flip Collection II

The Flip Collection II

A presentation of flipbooks by over 50 artists, designers, photographers and filmmakers as a collaborative side programme of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

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Fri January 27, 20:00 in PrintRoom, Schietbaanstraat 17 (just behind Nieuwe Binnenweg)

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Thu 09 February

Exhibition 50%

Exhibition 50%

Students of the Media Technology MSc are asked to explore their theme in the broadest sense (social, mathematical, biological, et cetera) and discover what it could possibly relate to. After gaining sufficient insight in the theme they are asked to formulate compelling statements related to the theme. Only once this is stage is completed they are asked to translate their statements into an installation. Together these installations form the semester project exhibition.

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Thu February 09, 16:00 in V2_, Eendrachtsstraat 10

Wed 08 February

RAW EXPO 8 Feb-4 March

RAW EXPO 8 Feb-4 March

In the Fenix hangar in Rotterdam’s former red light district Katendrecht 62 international galleries and individual artists will show over 70 works on 5000m2. RAW EXPO is a sculpture exhibition on the first floor of this hangar.

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Wed February 08, 13:00 in Fenix Loods 1, Veerlaan 9-13

Sun 27 May

Instagram walken at ‘Zuid’

Instagram walken at ‘Zuid’

Practically forced by the enthusiastic participants of the first edition, we decided to host another Instagram Walk in Rotterdam. This time (sunday, may 27th) we’ll try and capture the raw beauty of ‘Zuid’.

Sun May 27, 13:00 in NTB

Sat 28 January

Wendelien van Oldenborgh

Wendelien van Oldenborgh

In the context of the 41st International Film Festival Rotterdam Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art presents the projection of Van Oldenborgh’s slide work Supposing I love you. And you also love me.

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Sat January 28, 12:00 in Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, Witte de Withstraat 50 3012 BR. Rotetrdam

Fri 10 February

Dek22 Like

Dek22 Like

Complementing the Art Rotterdam art fair, Dek22 is pleased to present ‘Dek22 Like’, an exhibition of recent works by Jan Adriaans, Thomas I’Anson, Maarten Peerdeman Onno Poiesz, Rotganzen and Miko Veldkamp.

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Fri February 10, 17:00 in Dek22, Willem Buytewechstraat 22

Mon 30 January

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Every monday evening the Kloosterbioscoop screens a movie in the former chapel of the monastery in the ‘Oude Noorden’ district.
This monday, Jan 30th, Rise of the Planet of the Apes!

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Mon January 30, 19:30 in Het Klooster, Ruivenstraat 81

Sun 29 January

WAVE #026½ - WAVE Twenty Six and a Half

WAVE #026½ - WAVE Twenty Six and a Half

IFFR international guests Disco Party
From the makers of DESTINY - The Nineteen Nineties Filmfestival, in cooperation with LOGE 90. WAVEWAVEWAVE proudly presents: WAVE Twenty Six and a Half, starring dj Afrobot & dj MAD’r

Sun January 29, 21:00 in Loge 90

Fri 03 February

Lungo Expo’s presenteert: Bart Aalbers

Lungo Expo’s presenteert: Bart Aalbers

Lungo Expo’s opens her first expo with one of Rotterdam’s finest illustrators: Bart Aalbers! Beautifull work with graphic and cartoonish influences and custom-made lettering.

Fri February 03, 18:00 in Espresso Bar Lungo Rotterdam

Sat 28 January

Debate: The Power of the Media

Debate: The Power of the Media

Panel: Chris Aalberts (researcher political communication), Ron Boers (campaign coordinator Leefbaar Rotterdam elections 2006), René Quist (head of the news department AD Rotterdam) and Mark Harbers (member of the Dutch parliament for the VVD).

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Sat January 28, 14:00 in Rotterdam Library, Hoogstraat 110

Sat 11 February

Prize of the Diamond Party

Prize of the Diamond Party

Diamonds in the rough get rewarded at RAW! The publics favorite of RAW Expo will recieve the very first RAW AWARD. But that’s not all! What is an awardshow without a party?

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Sat February 11, 22:00 in FENIX Hangar 1, Veerlaan 9-13, Katendrecht

Wed 08 February

RAW ART FAIR

RAW ART FAIR

RAW is a new art event in the city of Rotterdam. Young, fresh and different-that is how it will be! RAW offers its visitors, gallerists, artists and collectors a completely revisited art fair experience. The fair will take place from the 8th to the 12th of February 2012 simultaneously with the established Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam on 700m walking distance.

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Wed February 08, 13:00 in FENIX Hangar 1, Veerlaan 9-13, Katendrecht

Sat 28 January

Alive & Kickin’ pres. KIKO

Alive & Kickin’ pres. KIKO

Alive and Kickin’ is the vehicle we want to use to bring together People; Music; Dance; and Art in Rotterdam. This beautiful city’s ability to sense the changing nature of culture has always put it on the forefront of technology, entertainment, and development; including it’s unique relationship with music.

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Sat January 28, 22:00 in Westelijk Handelsterrein / PAKHUIS 16

Sun 29 January

Yearly lecture by Hugo Bongers

Yearly lecture by Hugo Bongers

29 January at 15.00 hr Yearly lecture by Hugo Bongers Bongers will react on the analysis of Mariёtte Dölle about trends in the Rotterdam art climate, and also reflect on the works shown in Fleeting.

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Sun January 29, 15:00 in Hommes, Charloisse Kerksingel 14

Wed 01 February

CELLULOID BRUSHES

CELLULOID BRUSHES

On the occasion of the International Film Festival in Rotterdam, Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art hosts ‘Celluloid Brushes: An Anthology of the filmic perception of the artist from 1267 till today,’ a project by Etablissement d’en Face, Brussels.

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Wed February 01, 12:00 in Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, Witte de Withstraat 50

Sat 11 February

SuperHero

SuperHero

BAM! finally ELECTRO in ROTTERDAM

a hero, speeding down from the high blue clouds, to rescue the people of Rotterdam. This is SuperHero, the hero who will blow new life into Rotterdam’s nightlife.

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Sat February 11, 23:00 in Off_Corso, Kruiskade 22

Sat 18 February

Kikvors 1.3

Kikvors 1.3

On saturday the 18th of february, the still refreshingly new Rotterdam-based musicplatform KIKVORS presents it’s fourth major event! This time the stage of Roodkapje Rotterdam will host a thematic mix- and dancefest around the new Yoshimi-mistape ‘ik en jij allebei’ with bands and artists from the dutch soil, like Tijmen Riedé, Ricky DeSire, Arpatle, Mark Lotterman,Yoshimi, the RaaskalBOMfukkerZ, Bertin and Dion & The Magic Chords with a taste of their new album ‘Curiosa’. This absurdly spectaculair event will be totally FREE for all visitors!

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Sat February 18, 22:00 in Roodkapje, Rotterdam

Thu 02 February

De Unie Late Night #27

De Unie Late Night #27

Every first thursday night of the month: The Unie Late Night. A talkshow about art, politics and the dreams of the people of Rotterdam. On February 2nd host Ernest van der Kwast will talk to artist Han Hoogerbrugge, chairman board of directors Bouman GGZ Sjef Czyzewski, another mini-lecture by biologist Kees Moeliker and a live performance by Alexander McKenzie & The Underpaid.

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Thu February 02, 21:30 in De Unie

Wed 01 February

HULK

HULK

Live HipHop & open mic

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Wed February 01, 20:00 in Nieuwe Oogst, Zuidzijde 20

Sun 12 February

Kinki Kappers presents: KINKI 2.0

Kinki Kappers presents: KINKI 2.0

8 stores of Kinki Kappers comes toghether and organise a hairshow on February 12th, 2012 at NIEUWE OOGST Rotterdam, Get inspired by the most amazing hairstyles. Styles that speak to you. Words of renewal, of modernity, of extravagance, and especially originality.

Sun February 12, 14:00 in Nieuwe Oogst, Zuidzijde 20

Sun 29 January

Smart Talk

Smart Talk

De Unie in Debat is a partner of the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012 and will organize the Smart Talk series. Journalist Bas Heijne will discuss the films that are a part of the Signals program with directors, producers, artists and curators. For film fans looking for more depth and analysis. All evenings are free and start at 21h (January 31st at 20h) in De Kleine Zaal van de Rotterdamse Schouwburg.

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Sun January 29, 21:00 in Kleine Zaal van de Rotterdamse Schouwburg