13 January
06
Two people meet through an "06" telephone ad. The film, adapted from
the play of the same name, follows their movements. Truly
representative piece of work from director Theo van Gogh. 8:00 p.m.,
Filmhuis Uilenstede (Uilenstede 396, +31 (20) 444 5100).
13 & 14 January
Radioactive Theatre
Paul Field directs Het Nationale Toneel in Terry Johnson's thriller
about a journalist who disappears while researching a leaking nuclear
power station. 8:30 p.m., De Brakke Grond (Vlaams Cultureel Centrum,
Nes 25, +31 (20) 626 6866), f17.50-f12.50.
14 January
Mental Hippie Blood
At least Mental Hippie Blood have their name to fall back on if
the music sucks. With guest H Blockx. 10:00 p.m., ARENA
(Gravesandestraat 51, +31 (20) 694 7362), price TBA.
14 January
Immortal Fun Fare
Organised by Final Tribe. Twenty-four-hour party starting at noon on
Friday. DJs Mr. Magic, Dan-Dan, and E-Roy. Capacity 750. Noon-noon,
New Silo (Westerdoksdijk 51), f12-f15.
14 January - 19 February
Sean Shanahan
Irish-born Shanahan, who now lives and works in Italy, paints colourful
abstract using the circle as main motif. Spirit (Moerel van
Breestraat 2a, +31 (20) 671 7557).
15 January
The Black Crowes
Are they black? Are they crows? Nope but they've got moustaches,
flares, and a new album with a really horrible cover. 8:15 p.m.,
Martinihal Groningen), f40.
15 January
Roxy Lady
With DJ Showbiz Liz. Regular monthly women's dance party. From
11:00 p.m. there is a women-only balcony. 6:00 p.m., RoXY (Singel
465, +31 (20) 620 0354), f10.
19 January
Wings of Desire
Fascinating fairy tale directed by Wim Wenders about a
pair of angels who wander through Berlin. They observe life around
them and ponder what it would be like to be human. 8:00 p.m., Filmhuis
Uilenstede (Uilenstede 396, +31 (20) 444 5100).
Through 21 January
Heerlijk dat Bertje er niet is
Erna Sassen and Wivineke van Groningen in a musical theatre
performance on the struggle for independence and the misconceptions
involved. 8:15 p.m., De Klein Komedie (Amstel 56-58, +31 (20) 624
0534), f16-f23.50.
iT
Largest gay club in town. Thursdays and Sundays attract a mixed
crowd that appreciates hard, pumping house. (Amstelstraat 24, +31
(20) 625 0111).
