Start your weekend with Friday Night LIVE! On each third Friday of the month you will be welcome at the Kunsthal for an exciting and inspiring programme infused with a generous dose of art. For each edition a different Rotterdam partner will be running the show. On Friday 21 February Lab-Z will be pulling the strings! The exhibition DIVA serves as the source of inspiration for this evening.
Lab-Z is the creative hub of Theater Zuidplein, offering a stage to (theater) makers with bold and innovative stories. Lab-Z provides space for creators to experiment and share their narratives with a wide audience. Stories that reflect the times we live in and the world around us. At Lab-Z, makers are given complete freedom to express themselves — through spoken word, visuals, music, and everything within and beyond. During Friday Night LIVE, Lab-Z invites everyone to explore their take on Divas. Get ready for an evening of theatrical spectacle and fabulousness, and join us for dancing, performances, and connections at Friday Night LIVE x Lab-Z!
Bites & drinks
During Friday Night LIVE, the tastiest bites are back on the menu, or you can order your favourite cocktail at de Cocktailfiets (Cocktail Bicycle)! And are you coming to the Kunsthal with your Friday Night LIVE ticket between 17:00 and 19:00 hrs? Then a complimentary welcome drink (wine, beer, or soda) will be waiting for you!
Programme
| KUNSTHAL CAFE | |
| 17:00-22:00 | DJ Shug La Sheedah |
| 17:30-18:15 | Spoedcursus: Sympathy for the Diva (Eric Magnée) |
| 18:45-19:15 | |
| 20:00-20:45 | |
| 21:15-22:00 | |
| AUDITORIUM | |
| 17:00-18:30 | The Iconic Diva Factory (Bas van der Kruk) |
| 18:30-19:15 | Taking down Clara F. Gorge (Thyra Jansen) |
| 19:30-21:00 | The Iconic Diva Factory (Bas van der Kruk) |
| 21:15:22:00 | Taking down Clara F. Gorge (Thyra Jansen) |
| HALL 1 | |
| 17:00-22:00 | DIVA |
| 18:15 | CTRL-Z (Miila Kaarina) |
| 19:30 | Lamentation (Mario Camacho) |
| 20:45 | CTRL-Z (Miila Kaarina) |
| 21:45 | Lamentation (Mario Camacho) |
| DIVA STUDIO | |
| 18:15-19:00 | OH MOTHAAAA (Femke Lucia) |
| 19:30-20:15 | |
| 20:45-21:30 | |
| KUNSTHAL | |
| 17.45, 18.45 19.45, 20.45 |
KunstHoppen |
Taking down Clara F Gorge (Thyra Jansen)
High school dramas, cheerleaders, and love stories—tales filled with drama and clichés. But what happens when we look at this genre through a different lens? Theater maker Thyra Jansen, accompanied by two musicians, dives into the world of chick flicks and brings film to the stage. With school bands, breakups, and a generous dose of humor and live music. But what if the story and reality start to blur? Who are you, really, and what role do you play in your own life?
The Iconic Diva Factory (Bas van der Kruk)
"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle." – Marilyn Monroe. Tonight, discover your inner diva! Just like the iconic Marilyn Monroe, craft your own legendary one-liner, take the stage, and perform it – over the top! With the guidance of Bas, Kevin, and Alexander, your words will be recorded and transformed into a dazzling musical mix.
Friday Night Tours
Friday Night Tours
21 February 2025 17:45 -
21 February 2025 21:30
Start your weekend with an inspiring tour and explore the various exhibitions and the unique Kunsthal building during ArtHopping!
About DIVA
Immerse youselve in the world of the Diva at the Kunsthal. The exhibition DIVA celebrates the unprecedented power and boundless feminine creativity of iconic performers who have been challenging the status quo with their bravura and ambition. With over sixty looks and costume designs by world-famous designers – worn by people like Maria Callas, Josephine Baker, Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Cher, Elton John, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Björk, and Billie Eilish –, the exhibition shows how these divas have used their performing arts to push boundaries and make a lasting impact on society.
Crash course: Sympathy for the Diva (Eric Magnée)
This unique interactive experience brings the Diva exhibition at the Kunsthal to life. Inspired by the iconic diva, visitors are invited to meet each other in a playful way—laughing and dancing together. Through surprising challenges, participants not only immortalize their own star status but also gain new insights and a deeper understanding of one another. This evening is all about self-expression, connection, and celebrating the diva within us all. Don't forget to bring your phone—fully charged!
Oh Mothaaaa
During Friday Night LIVE, Femke Lucia pays tribute to the ultimate Diva of all Divas: The Mother.
During Friday Night LIVE, film and photo recordings will be made. By participating in the event, you agree to the use of these images by Kunsthal Rotterdam and Lab-Z.
Partner
Friday Night LIVE is made possible thanks to the participants of the VriendenLoterij.