Rāg Concert by Āshīsh Dhā
2023-12-01 19:30 - 2023-12-08 22:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
The_Space is happy to welcome Ashish Dha!
This Friday (01/12, 19:30 – 21:30) Ashish Dha will conjure an embroidery of musical traditions from far and wide. Beyond Western classicism, his meditative singing showcases a new genre he dubs Hindustaanee 2.0. Many of his pieces not just
tickle the senses, but also tease the mind, as they lay emphasis on narrative content that is recognizable to the untrained music listenir. Other musicians will be welcomed to join the stage and embellish the experience. Doors open at 19:30, and the performance starts at 20:00.
Get in the zone and listen to Ashish’s music below:

To follow up on Friday’s sapient music, Ashish will host a workshop (02/12, 14:30 – 17:00) in which he explores the fundamentals of raag-based improvisation. Whilst a spot to participate in the workshop costs 15€, we are happy to welcome musicians without the means to afford it. Please, get in touch if this is your case.
There is limited entry for both the performance (30) and the workshop (12). Please, get your free ticket by RSVPing below and message The_Space_Coolhaven to sign up for the workshop.
Yet another donation-based performance, your contributions revert to the artists and help maintain The_Space. Feel welcome to contribute via the link below:
https://dohnate.com/campaign/214/rag-concert
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https://www.instagram.com/thespace_coolhaven/
and
https://www.instagram.com/ashishdhanaadaalay/

Dialogue Øf urban development practices 01.0
2024-03-22 15:00 - 20:30 | Timmerhuis, Halvemaanpassage 1, 3011 AH Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
In place of traditional top-down approaches to urban development, Community-led initiatives propose an inclusive and ecological alternative – but how do they make it happen? All too many questions regarding our city’s future can have an answer.
Rotterdam is home to grassroots organisers, neighbourhood cooperatives, autonomous cultural practitioners and social innovators. Cities are not made of buildings – they are made by people. peer_protocol proposes the Dialogue Øf urban development practices01.0 in a renewed search for the city’s heart!
In dialogue with policy-makers, Initiatives of and beyond Rotterdam will come together to discuss 1. Comm’on Challenge and their endeavours in applying the Right to Challenge; 2. Com_munity Living and the opportunity of collective participation; 3. On Commun’al Urban Development approaches to city-making.

Join us as we dare to question, envision, and reshape the trajectory of urban development in Rotterdam and beyond!
Entrance is free; Drinks and a light dinner are included. Confirm your ticket above/via link.
The event will take place in the Timmerhuis, Halvemaanpassage 1, 3011 AH Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands.
For any questions, feel welcome to contact info@peerprotocol.nl
As organised by peer_protocol, in partnership with ICLEI, Cultuur & Campus Putselaan, Gemeente Rotterdam; Co-funded by the European Union.
Programme
Opening remarks
15:15

Comm’on Challenge panel

15:30 till 16:45
*Paula Zwitser of Afrikaanderwijk Coop
* Ines Balkema of Rotterdam Municipality
*Mauriece Specht of Buitenplaats Brienenoord
*Nikiforos Tsiouris of P2P Lab on the Open Tech Park
+Moderated by Salomé Attias, urbanist

Coffee break

Co_munnity Living panel

17:00 till 18:15
*Piet Vollard of Stad in de Maak
*Antoine Dutrieu of Communa
*Chiara Tondorf of Poortgebow
*Arjan Rottier of De Nijmeegse Stadsnomaden
+Moderated by Zuza Nazaruk, journalist

Light dinner

Commun-al Urban Development panel

18:45 till 20:00
*Marieke Hillen of Wijkpaleis
*Jette Schneider of TimeWindow
*Tom van Geest of Urban Green Deals
*Amanda Brandellero of Cultuur & Campus Putselaan
+Moderated by Valeria Morea of EUR

Closing remarks
20:10
*Francisco Santos of peer_protocol & The_Space
Borrel

Mpho Molikeng's Indegenous Sound Workshop Performance!
2024-05-12 16:00 - 20:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into Lesotho’s vibrant musical culture with our Indigenous Sound Workshop Performance led by Mpho Molikeng.
Nestled in the majestic Maloti Mountains, Lesotho awaits exploration, offering a rich tapestry of tradition, rhythm, and melody.
Mpho Molikeng, a native artist, guides you through the secrets of African Indigenous music. Delve into Lesotho’s unique instruments, from the enchanting lesiba to the soulful thomo.
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring sounds and stories of Basotho music. Join us for an unforgettable experience where tradition meets innovation, and the spirit of Basotho music comes alive! This Sunday, 12/04, join us at The_Space_Coolhaven, Coloniastraat 12. We aim to start the workshop at 16:00, performance by 17:30 and jam by 19:00.
Bring your instruments for the jam, food or drinks to share. This is a donation-based event. You can support and keep these events happening by donating via the link – https://dohnate.com/campaign/230/mpho-indegenous-sound-workshop-performance
Get your free ticket below! See you Sunday!

OPEN MIC by Chris Blok
2024-05-31 19:00 - 23:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Join us for an exciting evening of creativity and performance at The_Space! This open mic event is a platform for artists of all kinds to showcase their talents, whether through freestyle performances or written pieces. The night promises a mix of diverse acts including live performances and jam sessions, as hosted by legendary Chris Blok! We are oonn on Friday 31st between 19:00 and 23:00.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or looking to share your art for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to express yourself and connect with other creatives in a supportive environment. Come and be part of a vibrant community of artists and art lovers. This is a donation-based event. You can help us make more events like this happen by donating by following the link – https://dohnate.com/campaign/232/open-mic-by-chris-blok
You can get your free ticket below. See you Friday!

Zero-Waste Dining Series - On Collaborative Urban Development in Coolhaveneiland
2024-06-09 15:30 - 21:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Join Us at The_Space_Coolhaven for a Zero-Waste Dining Experience!
Get ready to engage in meaningful conversations about the neighbourhood’s urban development while enjoying a zero-waste meal. This event inaugurates our Zero-Waste Dining Series and promises an afternoon and evening of community, sustainability, and innovation. It is an open invitation to anyone interested in co-creating and sharing ideas for sustainable urban development. Don’t forget your tupperware to ensure zero-waste! 🙂
Schedule:
15:30 – Doors open;
16:00 – 19:00 – Discussion and Presentations.
Begin the afternoon with a spirited discussion led by a young, interdisciplinary group from the New European Bauhaus (peer_protocol). Share your views, ideas, and vision for our community’s future;
18:00 – Dinner is served;
Enjoy delicious dishes prepared from surplus food;
19:30 – 20:30 – Clean-up.
Lend a hand in cleaning up as we aim to leave the space as we found it, true to our zero-waste commitment;
We welcome everyone to join the discussion, help with cooking, or assist in the clean-up. You can also contribute by collecting vegetables from the West Market the day before, Saturday the 8th from 16:30 to 17:30. Contact us and let us know via Instagram or bellow ->

Zero-Waste Dining Series 2 - On Collaborative Urban Development in Coolhaveneiland
2024-06-23 15:00 - 20:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Join Us at The_Space_Coolhaven for a Zero-Waste Dining Experience!
After our last dinner, we are getting together again and keeping up the discussion on what kind of neighbourhood do we want.
Get ready to engage in meaningful conversations about the neighbourhood’s urban development while enjoying a zero-waste meal. This event inaugurates our Zero-Waste Dining Series and promises an afternoon and evening of community, sustainability, and innovation. It is an open invitation to anyone interested in co-creating and sharing ideas for sustainable urban development. Don’t forget your tupperware to ensure zero-waste! 🙂
Schedule:
15:30 – Doors open;
16:00 – 19:00 – Discussion and Presentations.
Begin the afternoon with a spirited discussion led by a young, interdisciplinary group from the New European Bauhaus (peer_protocol). Share your views, ideas, and vision for our community’s future;
18:00 – Dinner is served;
Enjoy delicious dishes prepared from surplus food;
19:30 – 20:30 – Clean-up.
Lend a hand in cleaning up as we aim to leave the space as we found it, true to our zero-waste commitment;
We welcome everyone to join the discussion, help with cooking, or assist in the clean-up. You can also contribute by collecting vegetables from the West Market the day before, Saturday the 22nd from 16:30 to 17:30. Contact us and let us know via Instagram or below ->

Zero-Waste Dining Series 3 – On Collaborative Urban Development in Coolhaveneiland
2024-07-07 15:30 - 20:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Join Us at The_Space_Coolhaven for a Zero-Waste Dining Experience! 07/07
After our last dinner, we are getting together again and keeping up the discussion on what kind of neighbourhood do we want.
Get ready to engage in meaningful conversations about the neighbourhood’s urban development while enjoying a zero-waste meal. This event inaugurates our Zero-Waste Dining Series and promises an afternoon and evening of community, sustainability, and innovation. It is an open invitation to anyone interested in co-creating and sharing ideas for sustainable urban development. Don’t forget your tupperware to ensure zero-waste! 🙂
Schedule:
15:30 – Doors open;
16:00 – 19:00 – Discussion and Presentations.
Begin the afternoon with a spirited discussion led by a young, interdisciplinary group from the New European Bauhaus (peer_protocol). Share your views, ideas, and vision for our community’s future;

Engage people in Environmental and Sustainable Behaviour Change
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
A solutions focused session
Join Sustainability and Behaviour Change Consultant Livvy Drake for a face-to-face workshop where using the tools and principles of behaviour change you will:
– Identify the barriers to change for your target audience
– Discover tried and tested solutions and initiatives
– Understand how to reach people outside of the eco echo chamber
Come away with tools and frameworks to add to your changemakers toolbox
Get a chance to network with fellow practitioners.
If you don’t have a challenge, come anyway and you can help someone else with theirs.
Donation to charity
Usual cost: 70 euros. This taster session is being run at an introductory rate of 20 euros
All proceeds going to grassroots organisations at the frontline of the climate crisis.
Free places for those who can’t afford the fee. Get in touch for it or buy your ticket via the link –
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engage-people-in-environmental-and-sustainable-behaviour-change-tickets-925247840197?aff=oddtdtcreator

name A tree fest
2024-07-20 13:00 - 2024-07-21 22:00 | The Space, Coloniastraat 12, Rotterdam, 3024TB, Netherlands
Once the fences were taken down, the IJzerblock’s common garden was disclosed. As the 1st of August deadline for the evacuation of the IJzerblock and The_Space_Coolhaven, the block approaches its demolishing end…
Can at least its nature stay?
Following upon the urban development ideas from our recent zero-waste dining series, we intend to safeguard the garden’s ecological and communal features from what is planned for the “Hearth of Coolhaven Island” development project. We start by naming the trees in a unique celebration of nature, community and culture. Artists and neighbours come together one more time to celebrate their place. There is in it, also a call for all to co-create a draft proposal for a more collaborative neighbourhood.

This is a free event made possible thanks to your donation. You can get your free ticket below and contribute via the donation page – https://dohnate.com/campaign/235/name-a-tree-fest
If you would like to create your part of the event, please get in touch!

Schedule
Entrance via The_Space_Coolhaven, Coloniastraat 12
11:00 – 13:00; Zero-waste cooking
13:00 – 15:00; Collaborative urban development session 4: presentation & workshop
15:00 – 15:30; Lunch
15:30 – 17:00; Nina Künzel // Original Brazillian music
17:00 – 18:00; Chypko // Dark and sweet, melancholic and summery.
18:00 – 18:30; Tree naming convention
18:30 – 20:00; Kretek Beats // Hague/Rotterdam-based dynamic duo spicy sonic experience
20:00 – 21:00; DJ Kems Kriolo //
21:00 – 22:00; DJ C00 //

Music preview –

With the contribution of Opzoomer Mee
