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                      What is there to do this weekend in Friesland?

                      Thomas Ansell by Thomas Ansell
                      December 13, 2019
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                      As the nights draw in, cold winds sweep the North, and christmas music begins to spill from every doorway, make the most of this wintry weekend

                      by Thomas Ansell

                      The Leeuwarder Courant has helpfully put together a list of things to do this weekend in Friesland. Aside from their suggestions, The Northern Times has used Here & Now in Leeuwarden/Friesland to find some other events going on this weekend in Friesland. Get into the wintry spirit with a christmas concert, wind through a traditional fishing village filled with street theatre, or dance the night away for a good cause!

                      Friday

                      VAT Feest

                      JCI Friesland, along with the ROAST restaurant in Leeuwarden, are organising the VAT Feest. The dance-floor is open from 21:15, and all proceeds go towards the foundation ‘Friesland Moves’ (Friesland Beweegt), which has a new initiative to help combat loneliness by helping more people go on outings on the opStapBus.

                      Where: restaurant ROAST, Nieuwestad 63, Leeuwarden

                      When: from 21:15

                      Entry: 15 Euros

                      Comedy Club Sneek

                      Stand-up comedians are coming back to the Poppodium Bolwerk, to make sure people laugh the weekend through. This will be the fifth edition of Comedy Club Sneek- and will be in Dutch.

                      Where: Poppodium Bolwerk, Kerkgracht 8, Sneek

                      When: from 20:00

                      Entry: 8.50 Euros

                      Saturday

                      Christmas concert by the Les Rigolaux choir and the Promenade Orchestra Friesland

                      Traditional christmas songs, opera, and classics like ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen will feature heavily in this charming concert taking place in Sint Nicolaasga (near Heerenveen). Aside from the singing, there will be readings and poetry: and all attendees are invited to join in when the choir does sing!

                      Where: St. Nicolaaskerk, Kerkstraat 14, Sint Nicolaasga

                      When: from 19:30

                      Entry: Free

                      Art Night

                      Have you always wanted to paint, but not found the time? Are you nervous about approaching a canvas for the first try? Well, fear not, because ArtNight lets you paint together with an expert artist, step by step! All materials are included.

                      Where: Eetcafe Het Leven, Druifstreek 57, Leeuwarden

                      When: 14:00-16:00

                      Price: 34 Euros

                      Christmas Concert with the Grootkoor Friesland, Maria Fiselier, and the de Wâldsang Brass Band

                      Grootkoor Friesland will share the stage with renowned opera singer Maria Fiselier, supported by the exceptional Brass Band de Wâldsang. Fiselier is perhaps best known for her performance on the hit Dutch TV-show Beste Zangers.

                      Where: Schouwburg De Lawei, Laweiplein 1, Drachten

                      When: from 20:00

                      Entry: 17.50 Euros

                      Lemster Dickens Feast 2019

                      This fairytale-like event is a mixture of street theatre and music, all set within the lovely winding streets of Lemmer. Everything is in the style of Charles Dickens, the British writer of A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Oliver. A must-see for the whole family.

                      Where: the streets of Lemmer (South of Sneek)

                      When: Saturday 16:00 to Sunday 19:00

                      Entry: 3.50 Euros

                      Sunday

                      Christmas Concert by the Fryska Flute ensemble

                      The Fryska Fluit Ensemble is made up of five professional flautists from both Groningen and Friesland. They’ll be bringing the music of Tchaikovsky to the atmospheric Agneskerk in Goutum (near Leeuwarden), including a performance of The March of the Toy Soldiers from the Nutcracker Suite.

                      Where: Agneskerk, Buorren 23, Goutum

                      When: 14:00

                      Entry: 10 Euros, under 18 free

                      Nostalgic Christmas Market

                      The Schrans and Verlengde Schrans in Leeuwarden are the longest shopping streets in the city. On Sunday they will be transformed into a wondorous old-fashioned market. Expect classic christmas treats, plenty of gifts, and kid’s attractions.

                      Where: Schrans, Leeuwarden

                      When: 12:00-18:00

                      Entry: Free!

                      Image via Pixabay user Gerhard Gellinger

                      Tags: DrachteneventsFrieslandGoutumHere & NowLeeuwardenLemmerSint Nicolaasgathis weekendwhat to do
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