From October 1 to 31, Nijmegen will be colored rainbow during Queerious: a month full of activities, encounters, and discoveries around gender, love, identity, and visibility. Local organizations, artists, and committed residents are joining forces to create a multifaceted program that offers space to celebrate, learn, and reflect together on what it means to be yourself. From exhibitions and films to walks, drinks, theater, and in-depth conversations—there is something for everyone. Celebrate Coming Out Night together with us on October 10th during a night filled with stories, comedy and music at Lindenberg Cultuurhuis.

20:00 Geoffrey van der Ven - What’s the Difference?

‘What’s the difference?’ is an intimate and thought-provoking performance about the journey through shame, being othered and coping mechanisms. Basically, Geoffrey overshares like a drunk girl in a bathroom. He combines storytelling, personal narratives, and mythology to create an evening of connection, recognition, and discomfort.

21:30 Queer Shorts

Let’s share some more stories, and we’ll keep it short! After all, what’s a better way to strengthen the community and to fight bigotry than sharing stories and having a good laugh together. Hosted by comedian Soula Notos, line up to be announced…

23:00 Come on out to the afterparty!

Feeling artsy yourself afterwards? Join us as we continue our night and head out to do some serious dancing at De Plak. Famous is De Plak for their cheeseball ("kaasgehakt"), served with delicious hand-cut fries and lots of vegetables. Notorious is De Plak for its parties in the basement. And extraordinary is De Plak because of its impact on Nijmegen Culture and history, including being a pioneer when it comes to Queer culture. So come out and get in that basement!

‍‍(!) During this evening, images and video material will be created for promotional purposes.