Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Ich darf das, ich bin Pflägekraft!

It’s happening again in care! Sybille Bullatschek is on tour with her now 4th program. This time there’s again plenty of drama at the Sonnenuntergang home. The golden bedpan is at stake. The award that the home has won eight times in a row is to be revoked. Asbestos has been found in the floor of the living area “Nordcorega”. The only option: the floor must be removed, as well as the seniors, who are quickly relocated. But the room distribution does not excite everyone. Ms. Baumann and Ms. Häfele engage in a bitter battle to the last spoon. And that’s not the only challenge that Sybille must master. True to the motto “Ich darf das, ich bin Pflägekraft!”, she guides her 94-year-old ward Mr. Kämmerer through the McDrive against the will of the trailing drivers, pushes her nemesis Sandra Seifert aside during the bouquet toss, and stands up to the police during a check.

It will also be sporty this time at the Sonnenuntergang home. Due to high absenteeism, home director Rüdiger Otterle has ordered gymnastics. However, a free trial membership at the fitness studio “Fit or die” proves to be a flop, so Sybille takes the care gymnastics into her own hands. Under the watchful eyes of the audience, she practices “the care split”, the “double bed hopper”, and the “teeth-searcher”. Whether it will all look as graceful as intended in the end remains to be seen.

Look forward to a normally wild, funny yet also thought-provoking evening with the caregiver of hearts and her stories from the Sonnenuntergang home, the craziest senior residence in Germany.

Doors open at 20:00.

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.

 

 

»Sometimes I think the sky is made up of uninterrupted, never-tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will again offer the popular 5+1 subscription starting August 1, 2024.

This also applies to discounted tickets (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities, and Munich Pass holders). Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (Euro 50.- instead of Euro 60.- for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (of course, already sold-out events are excluded). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in several stages if desired). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2.- EURO will be charged for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*This currently only applies to events with an admission price of EURO 16.- (regular price) as well as reduced EURO 10.-.

»Sometimes I think that heaven is made up of uninterrupted, never tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will offer the popular 5+1 subscription again starting on August 1, 2024.
Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (80 Euro instead of 96 Euro for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (except for sold-out events, of course). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in multiple stages). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2 Euro applies for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*this currently applies only to events with an admission price of 16 Euro (standard price) and 10 Euro (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities & Munich Pass holders).

A musical start to measure: The Prussian Chamber Orchestra opens the year 2027 with a festive New Year's Concert in Neuzelle.
Elegance, joy of playing, and a program full of gems promise a lively evening.
Melodies by Johann Strauss – the waltz king – will resonate, full of lightness and joy of life.
Celebrate with us a buoyant beginning of the new year.

Doors open at around 6:30 PM.

Viva la Vida – A Tribute to Frida Kahlo

Duration: A total of 110 minutes including a break

The award-winning dance theater by Enrique Gasa Valga
She was an artist, a master of self-representation, and became an icon: Frida Kahlo. Now, the award-winning dance theater of the Enrique Gasa Valga Dance Company brings to life one of the most captivating figures in art history. Viva la Vida – A Tribute to Frida Kahlo celebrates in dance
perfection an emotional homage to a life full of strength and resilience. Accompanied by mesmerizing live music and singing featuring boleros, tangos, and popular Mexican songs, this masterpiece ignites a feast for all the senses! Intense, passionate, and award-winning
Frida, accompanied by death throughout her life, experienced her existence in its full intensity: be it moments bathed in sunlight or those instances that appeared as dark as the darkest night. Her story has fascinated the whole world and continues to do so today. Through movement and artistic representation, Enrique Gasa Valga makes Frida's indomitable spirit, her
passion, her intensity, and her pain visible. For his dance theater, Valga was awarded the Austrian Music Theater Prize, the Golden Schikaneder, for the best ballet production of the 2011/12 season. Come along on a journey through the powerful heart and passionate
soul of Frida Kahlo - Viva la Vida!

Viva la Vida – A Tribute to Frida Kahlo

Duration: A total of 110 minutes including a break

The award-winning dance theater by Enrique Gasa Valga
She was an artist, a master of self-representation, and became an icon: Frida Kahlo. Now, the award-winning dance theater of the Enrique Gasa Valga Dance Company brings to life one of the most captivating figures in art history. Viva la Vida – A Tribute to Frida Kahlo celebrates in dance
perfection an emotional homage to a life full of strength and resilience. Accompanied by mesmerizing live music and singing featuring boleros, tangos, and popular Mexican songs, this masterpiece ignites a feast for all the senses! Intense, passionate, and award-winning
Frida, accompanied by death throughout her life, experienced her existence in its full intensity: be it moments bathed in sunlight or those instances that appeared as dark as the darkest night. Her story has fascinated the whole world and continues to do so today. Through movement and artistic representation, Enrique Gasa Valga makes Frida's indomitable spirit, her
passion, her intensity, and her pain visible. For his dance theater, Valga was awarded the Austrian Music Theater Prize, the Golden Schikaneder, for the best ballet production of the 2011/12 season. Come along on a journey through the powerful heart and passionate
soul of Frida Kahlo - Viva la Vida!

Un if it doesn't come, it will come differently

Since autumn 2025, CHAKO presents his new one-man show with Dubbeschoppe and a concentrated dose of language wit, going back to his roots, being uncompromisingly (Kur)Pfalz and grooving dialectically in Caribbean rhythm, just the way "de Chako" can.

Why Palatine swear words are more creative and politicians are the better comedians!

Why democracy could only be invented in the Palatinate and non-alcoholic wine is often worse for the liver!

Palatine tapas, economic crisis, vegan liverwurst, body shaming, Dubbeglas tattoos – all the phenomena of the times, trends and shitstorms that move the world appear through the lens of the naturally cool (Kur)Palatine in a whole new, in the best sense of the word, laughable light.

Philosophically cheeky, naughty in speech, Mindfulness-Schoppefullness, and always: drauf & dewedder, you know how it is?!

STAGE FREE FOR THE BEST COMEDY!

Doors open: 19:30 Uhr

The Kriminaldinner 'A Body in the Louvre' – this is a delicious multi-course menu set in a stylish ambiance framed by an exciting crime case, which will take place at TURM MAINZ in Mainz, Budenheim.

We find ourselves in the Paris Louvre in 1958. Valérie LaVoyante, an indispensable art historian at the Louvre for many years, has invited you to a festive reception. Et voilà… You are part of this illustrious, high-profile, and art-savvy society when La Voyante suddenly drops a bombshell: The centerpiece of the Louvre, the world-famous "Mona Lisa," is not entirely authentic. A forgery! This shocking news raises many questions among all attendees. Where is the original? Who possesses it, and is it intact?

Unfortunately, not all attendees will experience the solution to these burning questions, as shortly after the revelation, a body is suddenly discovered! A cold-blooded and determined murderer is in the Louvre—but who is it? The Paris police are unfortunately more than "prevented." So it is up to you to interpret the clues and unmask the murderer. An exciting journey into the past and a tricky murder case await you!

The multi-course menu will be served by the gastro team of TURM MAINZ, which will guarantee thrills for both nerves and taste buds. Entry is at 6:30 PM – the event starts at 7:00 PM.

Entry: 6:30 PM / Multi-course menu and theater piece are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site.

Savira Brown founded her own drag theater "Savira's SHOWPALAST" in October 2023 in Mühlheim am Main and is now coming to your area under the same name. With "Savira's SHOWPALAST - on Tour," she presents a mix of drag and variety arts. With her enchanting artists, she ensures an entertaining and unforgettable evening. Each time she offers a new show and guarantees something for everyone.

Be surprised and enjoy a magical evening.


Copyright: Dominik Haase

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The band that represents the music and imagination of a generation. The best that England has gifted the world since the Beatles. What was Oasis yesterday is Columbia today. Columbia's show expresses the Brit Rock power of Oasis by conveying the typical sound of the Manchester band with the same instruments and, above all, with the same unique style of the Gallagher brothers.
The repertoire of Columbia covers the essential phases of the band, from their top hits, hallmarks of an entire generation, to the singles released just before their breakup. All of this is delivered through Francesco's voice, Sergio's lead guitar, Federico's rhythm guitar, and the keyboard melodies of master Luca Chigoni, guided by Luca's precision on bass and Marco's unique style on drums.
Their competence and attention to detail have taken the band to the most beautiful cities in Italy and Europe, making Columbia one of the best Oasis tribute bands on the market. In the few years since their founding, the guys have already performed over two hundred live shows. Columbia plays and lives Oasis – let yourself be swept away into the world of Brit rockers.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

At sea, hooray!

Those who go in search of treasure on the 600 sqm water surface of the bathing area at AHOI! Rügen will find what they need. Kids and adults alike are well taken care of here. The fun never stops as you stride through the lazy river, the underwater whirlpool loungers work wonders - providing relaxation and fresh energy at the same time. Skillfully using the massage jets can help relieve tension without the need for a physical therapist, while the floor geysers are just pure fun. A swim channel leads to the 135 sqm large heated outdoor pool. Time flies by in no time here!

And while the kids cheer in the water, adults can relax in the sauna area. Also waiting for visitors of AHOI! Rügen is a more than 100-meter-long Black-Hole water slide with exciting light and sound effects. Deep relaxation is provided by the 35-degree warm pool and a heated whirlpool activates the senses. Additionally, there are bubble loungers, water geysers, and a large sunbathing lawn. For the smaller kids, there are three pools with a kids' slide and a little ship canal. If you want, you can join in the exciting fun program with the entertainers.

At sea, hooray!

Those who go in search of treasure on the 600 sqm water surface of the bathing area at AHOI! Rügen will find what they need. Kids and adults alike are well taken care of here. The fun never stops as you stride through the lazy river, the underwater whirlpool loungers work wonders - providing relaxation and fresh energy at the same time. Skillfully using the massage jets can help relieve tension without the need for a physical therapist, while the floor geysers are just pure fun. A swim channel leads to the 135 sqm large heated outdoor pool. Time flies by in no time here!

And while the kids cheer in the water, adults can relax in the sauna area. Also waiting for visitors of AHOI! Rügen is a more than 100-meter-long Black-Hole water slide with exciting light and sound effects. Deep relaxation is provided by the 35-degree warm pool and a heated whirlpool activates the senses. Additionally, there are bubble loungers, water geysers, and a large sunbathing lawn. For the smaller kids, there are three pools with a kids' slide and a little ship canal. If you want, you can join in the exciting fun program with the entertainers.

Sauna World, Steam Bath, and Aroma Grotto in Sellin

In The Butterland

"Butterland" is what sailors call a mirage that tricks them into thinking of home. When the sauna heat rises or damp vapors waft – that's when it might happen to you at AHOI! Rügen as well. It gets hazy, as sailors say, when the weather shifts and we no longer know which way is up. But in the sauna landscape, that's precisely the right mood to dive into fantasy worlds. So go ahead and set sail, sailor, take your sweetheart in your arms and shed off the ballast. Go on a pirate raid in the steam bath and drop anchor in the aroma grotto. Enough with the eternal nitpicking – just sit there like the mate on the lookout, staring into the distance, that's what it's all about now! Even true buccaneers enjoy lounging in the solarium. They drift in the cozy wind of relaxation, like in a hammock on deck. Our sauna infusions really heat things up, and they come, whenever they want or the crew wishes it.

Sauna World, Steam Bath, and Aroma Grotto in Sellin

In The Butterland

"Butterland" is what sailors call a mirage that tricks them into thinking of home. When the sauna heat rises or damp vapors waft – that's when it might happen to you at AHOI! Rügen as well. It gets hazy, as sailors say, when the weather shifts and we no longer know which way is up. But in the sauna landscape, that's precisely the right mood to dive into fantasy worlds. So go ahead and set sail, sailor, take your sweetheart in your arms and shed off the ballast. Go on a pirate raid in the steam bath and drop anchor in the aroma grotto. Enough with the eternal nitpicking – just sit there like the mate on the lookout, staring into the distance, that's what it's all about now! Even true buccaneers enjoy lounging in the solarium. They drift in the cozy wind of relaxation, like in a hammock on deck. Our sauna infusions really heat things up, and they come, whenever they want or the crew wishes it.