Museum aan de A

Do you know everything about art? Does the history of Groningen hold no secrets for you and are you the expert on culture? Prove it with your team in the Great GRID & MadA Museumnacht Pubquiz! In six exciting rounds of questions Niek (Museum aan de A) en Bart (GRID Grafisch Museum) will test all your knowledge. Will you dive into the Museumnacht with the grand prize and eternal glory?

Want to participate? Send an e-mail to info@museumaandea.nl stating Pubquiz. Tell us how many people your team consists of (maximum 4 people) and what your team name is. Be sure to do it soon, as places are limited! .

Lola Lasagna was temporary director of Museum at the A and tonight she’s back! Lola is pretty gay, but also fun and light-hearted. She is the crazy aunt who sings a song and makes silly jokes... With her hilarious lip-sync performance, she conquers the hearts of everyone

G.S.M.G Bragi is the student music association of Groningen. The association consists of three sections: the symphony choir, the a cappella choir and the orchestra. There is also a chamber music committee. Bragi plays at various events in- and outside the city of Groningen: from weddings to the opening of the academic year to Noorderzon.

Welcome to this eccentric family at the table during their annual ski holiday, on the night of the gruesome murder of Aunt Marjolein. They all have secrets, and each of them has a motive. Get ready for an evening of lies, betrayal, and intrigue. After this Last Supper, will the truth come out? But more importantly: is Marjolein in the fridge? Is that hygienic?

Luna Hamelink is a singer and storyteller from Groningen. Her mission is to breathe new life into old folk tales. Through well-known folk melodies, new tunes, passion and humor, Luna brings these stories to the attention of the general public. During Museum Night, she tells stories of land, sea, water and everything in between – all with a focus on the north of the Netherlands.

Yoga as well as beer have been used through the centuries to cleanse, heal and purify the body and soul. Once upon a sunny day Yogi Biranada thought how wonderful it would be to combine these two spiritual remedies to get closer to enlightenment. That is when Beer Yoga arose, which is now practiced throughout the world. During a session of beer yoga you wrap yourself in different postures whilst connecting with your beer that you are drinking at the same time. By combining the movement of the yoga and the drinking of the beer your vibration will go up which will make you feel extra relaxed at the end of the session. Are you willing to take a step towards more relaxation? Come and join the Beer yoga!

Do you want to be able to get through the night in Groningen? Singer/teacher Olaf Vos gives two crash courses in Gronings. Olaf teaches you Groningse words and phrases that are essential in the nightlife of Groningen. Going out, dating and erotica are discussed. The course is given twice: once in Dutch – Gronings and once in English – Gronings. Olaf is also known as a member of the bands Bond against Harries and VandeStraat.

Marit Nygård writes down what hits her, resulting in happy, angry, sad or hopeful but mainly honest songs. She’s looking for a connection, for cheap supermarket wine, for an existence as an one-man orchestra; the one that listens closely gets an insight in the life of a student that struggles through coming of age, love and a changing world. She is part of the talent track Hit the North 2023 and already plays various stages in the north of the Netherlands.

Le Cock & El Niño: A duo from the North: two dragkings conquer the world – together in brotherhood, moving forward together forever. #improvkings #dragkings #koningenvangroningen

Waacking (or Whacking) is a dance born in the underground clubs of the 70s by queer men of color. It’s a celebration of all the colors of the rainbow and telling a story through performance. This expressive dance style is characterized by its rapid arm movements, poses, and emphasis on musicality and rhythm. In this workshop, you will learn the history and basics of Waacking, including its cultural significance and foundational techniques. You will get the chance to experiment with different movements and share the floor with each other. Hopefully, we can create a safe space together where everyone feels free to explore a new version of themselves.

Are you in need of a new, relaxing hobby? And have you also seen all those beautiful crochet works passing by on your socials? Then this workshop is for you! In this workshop I will explain the basics of crochet, such as setting up a crochet project with a slipknot and making a chain. Then we will continue with crocheting a flower so you can use it later as a keychain or other fun decoration!

Embark on a mesmerizing nighttime adventure of romance! Two historic vessels, PW17/Emma and the Groninger Bol Beppe Baukje, shuttle back and forth between Museum aan de A and the Groninger Museum. Music, cabaret performances, poetry, and captivating stories are all on board.

The exact times of the performances on the ships may vary, due to sailing back and forth. You can either board at Museum aan de A (location: Museum Bridge) or at the Groninger Museum (location: in front of the station).

Ruth Ruijgers was the house poet of the RUG last year (23/24). She has performed at festivals such as Dichters in de Prinsentuin, WinterWelVaart and Blikopener, judged at Kunstbende and published in Op Ruwe Planken. In poetry, she engages in a struggle with language. Whether she wins or loses that struggle, it often results in expressive and playful sentences that seek the interfaces of the social and the personal.

Hannan is 22 years old, she’s a nurse, care ethicist and spoken word poetry artist. Previously, she was a member of Poetry Circle Zwolle and Noordstaat Groningen. Her work is written and performed in Dutch. She wants to offer a new story on themes as care, heartaches and other daily things with raw and honest poetry.

Singer-songwriter Henri weaves the emotions of everyday life through his music with deep sensitivity and personal lyrics. His songs are a vibrant mix of catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics, taking the listener on a journey through stories of love, loss, and self-discovery. Inspired by icons such as Lewis Capaldi, Dean Lewis, and Paolo Nutini, Henri's style embraces elements of indie-pop and country pop. His repertoire consists mainly of captivating ballads and mid-tempo songs.

Acoustic set with guitar and vocals. Sofia and Julian are students in Groningen who have been playing together for wo years. Playing in various formations, their style is expressive and peace-loving. Influences range from 60s/70s folk and rock, jazz classics and modern alternative and international. They have played at various venues in Groningen.

Piter is a 19-year-old student from The Netherlands. Even though he is young, he can tell stories like no other. With guitar, piano and his voice Piter explores vulnerability, being in the moment and becoming an adult while creating a musical safe space.

Storyteller Marianne Kootstra comes with her suitcase full of stories about her own Beppe Baukje: turf digger, chess player and skating champion. And more strong samples, atmospheric anecdotes and tough stories about a family of sleepers, daredevils and go-getters. Dive into the bow of the ship for a cruise full of amusement and wonder.

Sole Fiesta is a band from Groningen, formed around the songs of Jouke van der Krieke. Sole Fiesta's music is a cross between quiet vulnerability and percussion-driven grooves, in which the song is always central. In 2023 the first album saw the light of day: 'a beautiful scene'.

Yas Jeanine's style is not easy to describe. The language she uses is mostly English, but sometimes Dutch or Spanish. She is influenced by pop, reggae, soul and indie music. You can find some of all these styles in her music. Absolutely recognizable is her unique voice that is both warm and raw. She sings full of devotion and fire, but also subdued and subtle. After many musical (and European!) wanderings, playing in Vera, Eurosonic and gigs with Blues Juice and ska band Knight Susan, she comes back to herself.

Le Cock & El Niño: A duo from the North: two dragkings conquer the world – together in brotherhood, moving forward together forever. #improvkings #dragkings #koningenvangroningen