Cocktails #4 - DDW Edition!

• Exhibition: 13:00 - 18:00
• Evening Program: 19:30
• Start Performances: 20:30

On October 19, we are thrilled to open the doors once again for the fourth edition of ‘Cocktales’! As part of Dutch Design Week, you can enjoy an extended program packed with creativity and talent.

Cocktales is an art event and stage—a small, inclusive cultural festival where both artists and visitors can be themselves. We offer a space for experimentation and research, showcasing emerging and diverse queer talents from the region and beyond.

Afternoon Program:

• Explore the visual art of Sandro van der Leeuw and Jesse van den Berg.
• Visit our merchandise booth and get creative! Crop your DayDayGay shirt, decorate your jacket, or make your own button. At Cocktales, your look can be as extravagant as you like!

Evening Program:

• Spoken Word: Sandro van der Leeuw
• Ambient Performance: Ruisvogel
• Cocktails & Beats: Close the night with drinks and dancing to the tunes of DJ Beftex.

About the Artists:

Ruisvogel - Ambient PerformanceRuisvogel is the ambient music project of Rotterdam-based musician Daanie van den IJssel (they/them). Using analog tape loops and evocative drones, Ruisvogel creates immersive soundscapes that are dark and haunting, inviting listeners to escape societal pressures. Their music serves as a refuge, providing space for introspection and freedom from external expectations.

Jesse van den Berg - Visual ArtJesse van den Berg (they/them) is an artist who explores queerness with a focus on intimacy. Their work delves into the intersection of vulnerability and joy, using lens-based media to capture unique perspectives. Jesse emphasizes the power dynamics in the creative process and seeks to translate intimacy into material and installation experiences.

Sandro van der Leeuw - Performance/Visual ArtSandro van der Leeuw (he/him) is a writer, actor, and visual artist with a background in children's literature. His work highlights the vulnerability of humans as (a)sexual beings, often challenging and thought-provoking. Sandro has performed at major events like Amsterdam Museum Night and Lowlands, and he is currently working on his debut novel.

Stay Updated: Follow DayDayGay and the featured artists on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes insights!@ruisvogel | @jessenijmegen | @therealsandrogotcancelled