Rebel Café: Nocturnal Garden
Friday, October 31
WORM, Rotterdam
On Friday, October 31, we invite you to join us at WORM in Rotterdam for a special edition of Rebel Café – an evening where ideas, inspiration, and creativity come together in true Rebel style.
The program begins with the thought-provoking talk “Samenwerken Natuurlijk!” (“Working Together, Naturally!”) by Koos Biesmeijer, Scientific Director at Naturalis and professor at Leiden University. Koos is an internationally recognized expert on biodiversity and pollinators, studying how species interact, adapt, and what we can learn from nature’s ecosystems. In his talk, he’ll show that cooperation in nature is not as harmonious as it may seem – yet still works in surprisingly effective ways. And when it comes to building societies, no one does it better than ants: what lessons can we take from them?
Afterwards, immerse yourself in Nocturnal Garden — an electronic music concert with live VJ visuals by Well, oh boy and Elsbeth van Noppen, revealing the hidden nightlife of plants and flowers. Well, oh boy and Elsbeth van Noppen previously collaborated during the legendary Now&Wow club nights in Rotterdam. This experimental and immersive performance shows how nature and technology can beautifully merge. Expect an uplifting concert – and yes, there will even be room to dance.
📍 WORM, Boomgaardsstraat 71, 3012 XA Rotterdam
📅 Friday, October 31
⏰ Doors open at 17:00 | Program 17:30–19:00 | Drinks & bites afterwards
During the drinks (19:00-20:00), Jonne Velthuis from the Flora & Fauna team of Rebel will give a short demonstration of his bat research, making the high-frequency squeaks of bats audible. This way, we can all get into the Halloween spirit together!
