HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here’s the first of the regular posts for 2019. January can be a quiet time but there are a few things on to ease you into the new year.
Friday
Start your weekend with New Year’s Drinks on Theaterplein (pic right), courtesy of Aper’eau.
Saturday
I went to see the “de Wolkenbreier’s” (The Cloudknitter’s) pictures at the bar Rode 7 on Sint Jansplein last weekend. Well worth a look, and a good chance to get acquainted with this lovely Antwerp bar (which also serves good food) if you do not already know it. The finissage will take place from 7pm -11pm
There’s the annual Kerstboomverbranding (Christmas tree burning) from 5pm on Frederik van Eedenplein. You can warm yourself by the fire with a glass of Cava or gluhwein or a snack. This signals the end of all the Winter In Antwerp festivities.
Sunday
Head to De Roma Theatre to spend the day browsing this Film and vinyl expo.
It’s the last chance to catch China Lights at Antwerp Zoo.
Miscellaneous
January in Antwerp wouldn’t be complete without the BATS panto! This year it’s Snow White (oh, yes it is!) at Thetaer ‘t Eilandje and tickets are available via the BATS VZW website.
After some controversy regarding the date this year, Monday 14th January is “Verloren Maandag” (“Lost Monday”) -a Belgian tradition explained in this recipe post which I found. Expect sausage rolls and appelbollen at your local baker.
Although this is the first what’s-on post for 2019, Nessascityblog did publish this special post/ interview with Leandro from Hard Rock Cafe Antwerp. You should also look out for another special post coming to Nessascityblog on Monday – all about the Plantin-Moretus museum, detailing Antwerp’s special place in the history of publishing, and reviewing of the current exhibition.
Need a productive new year’s resolution that doesn’t involve giving up something you enjoy? Let 2019 be the year you write your Antwerp story for Nessascityblog! Please get in touch with your idea. I’d love to have more guest posts, reviews, tips, personal stories and accounts connected to the city of Antwerp.
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