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What is alive at MAISON the FAUX?
A title that instantly raises questions opens a weekend of design, games, tastings and names with minds of their own.
Published on 9 October 2026 at 15:30 - Op Strijp-S Eindhoven
Previous edition: 9 October 2026 - 11 October 2026
‘Everything Moist Seems Alive’ is the sort of title that starts a complete train of thought before the doors even open. That makes this opening at MU a fitting departure point for a weekend driven more by curiosity than by a rigid itinerary.
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What is alive at MAISON the FAUX?: Opening night: Everything Moist Seems Alive by MAISON the FAUX
A title like ‘Everything Moist Seems Alive’ makes moisture the main thought before MAISON the FAUX even begins at MU. The opening takes place at MU Hybrid Art House on Friday 9 October at 8pm, under the heading of art and design. This is the work’s opening night, so its peculiar title provides the first point of intrigue. Regular admission costs €7.50, including a welcome drink, while We Are Public cardholders enter free. For anyone drawn to art that starts with a question, this one arrives ready-made: why does everything moist seem alive? Ended - Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00 · MU Hybrid Art House. Price at the time: free.
Fair Priced Vintage says it plainly: Fair Priced Vintage
Fair Priced Vintage does not hide its premise in the small print: price and vintage sit together in the name. The vintage market opens at Klokgebouw Cultuurhallen on Saturday 10 October at noon. The official listing places the event squarely in retail, without wrapping it in an elaborate theme. That leaves room for browsing and comparing, two pursuits for which a market is naturally suited. For readers who would rather judge vintage style themselves than accept an algorithm’s verdict, this is a particularly concrete Saturday proposition. Even the name refuses to romanticise the price tag. Ended - Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:00 · Klokgebouw Cultuurhallen.
Character design with Wouter Tulp: PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY | CHARACTER DESIGN BY WOUTER TULP
On Saturday 10 October, illustrator and character designer Wouter Tulp leads an in-depth character-design workshop at Playgrounds HQ, Klokgebouw 126, Eindhoven. It is designed for professionals and graduates with some experience who want to develop their skills further. This edition gives extra attention to facial expressions. Participants explore how shape, gesture and consistent character choices can make emotions feel believable. The programme also covers shape language, proportions and designing expressive faces. The workshop runs from 10.30am to 7pm. Playgrounds lists tickets at €195, including 21% VAT. Ended - Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:30 · Playgrounds HQ.
Pinball without a marathon of coins: The Pinball Club
At The Pinball Club, the pinball machines are there to be played rather than treated as blinking ornaments. The club says visitors can play without limits, and it also has a table-tennis room. Its announced programme includes Friday openings, a fortnightly league and tournaments every quarter. That gives the classic game both an open playing format and a recurring competitive rhythm. Committed players can concentrate on technique and scores; others might simply settle on one machine. The current weekly timetable determines when play begins, leaving the ball as the least predictable part of the arrangement. Weekly schedule · The Pinball Club.
A precisely timed 35-minute workout: Happy Bodies Eindhoven-Strijp
Happy Bodies Eindhoven-Strijp describes its format as short sessions combining guided circuit training, strength exercises and personal coaching. Its programme gives the guided training a notably precise duration: 35 minutes. That compact slot makes it an option for readers who want to exercise without turning the activity into a day-long commitment. This is a participatory training session, not something to watch from the sidelines. The appeal lies in the compressed format rather than any promised result. Attendance requires advance reservation, so the session occupies a fixed point in the diary. Thirty-five minutes makes procrastination look rather elaborate. Book ahead · Happy Bodies Eindhoven-Strijp.
Rens pours wine one subject at a time: Wijnproeven met Rens
Wijnproeven met Rens organises wine not only by bottle, but also by theme, according to the provider. Its sessions combine tasting with information about the wines, making the format more than a sequence of pours. The announced programme includes ten themed tastings each year alongside private tastings for groups. Public theme dates also appear in the agenda. That makes the evening’s subject a useful starting point for curious tasters without dictating what anyone should think of the wine. Advance reservation is required, giving the chosen theme and date equal importance before the first glass is poured. Book ahead · Wijnproeven met Rens.
Pearl-S: The final Friday-afternoon workshop at De Ontdek-fabriek
At De Ontdek-fabriek, Friday 9 October is the final session in its three-part Friday-afternoon workshop series. The workshops are announced for participants aged eight and over and focus on hands-on making. The venue is at Torenallee 22 on Strijp-S. Anyone curious about that afternoon's specific activity can check the organiser's latest information. It is a practical way to spend a Friday afternoon creating something yourself. Ended - Friday, 9 October 2026 at 16:00 · De Ontdek-fabriek. Selected for this edition.
From urban to choreographic dance
Beyond in Motion says it teaches urban, modern and choreographic dance classes to children and adults. These are classes to join rather than an announced performance viewed from a theatre seat. The programme follows a weekly timetable, so the chosen dance form and scheduled class together determine when participants take to the floor.
The cooking islands of Kookfabriek
Kookfabriek Eindhoven says its group workshops and culinary masterclasses centre on cooking together. Its announced Strijp-S programme includes consumer cookery workshops and is available on request. This is therefore not an incidental walk-in activity, but a participatory format built around a group and an agreed time.
NatLab carries a century of research
NatLab explicitly connects its present cultural role with a century of research and development. The venue says Philips developed lighting here and that work involving radio, television and the cassette changed communication and domestic encounters with sound. The building stands at Kastanjelaan 500, where that technical history continues to shape the place’s name.
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