Elena Uhlig and Fritz Karl, the popular actor couple, present a humorous and profound evening with "Beziehungsstatus: erledigt" about the ups and downs of relationship life. The program offers a varied mix of texts by Erich Kästner, Kurt Tucholski, Paulo Coelho, and Elena Uhlig herself. The audience quickly dives into the multifaceted stories of various couples, where harmless conversations often escalate into dramatically comedic events. Uhlig and Karl, with a lot of playfulness and mischief, bring the whole spectrum of love to the stage – from passionate infatuation to grotesquely funny marriage problems to the cheerful abysses of separation pain. "Beziehungsstatus: erledigt" guarantees an entertaining evening full of laughter and reflection, rewarded with much applause. A must for all who love great acting and pointed texts!

Cast:
Elena Uhlig
Fritz Karl

Photo: Michael Kemmeter

Entry: 19:00

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Winter fun at the Herford Christmas market

Whether with family, friends, or colleagues: You can experience unforgettable moments at Eisstockschießen on the Herford Christmas market.
Next to the ice stock lane, there is a cozy area with a small wooden hut as well as seating and standing options where groups can warm up and relax in between.
Whether as a sporting challenge or a social activity – the ice stock lane in Herford provides a welcome change and plenty of fun and joy at the Herford Christmas market.

Copyright: Pro Herford GmbH

Admission: 15 minutes before the start of the timeslot

The new collection presentation at the Vitra Schaudepot focuses on visions of the future in design, bridging the gap from the set designs of early science fiction films to the creation of virtual spaces. Groundbreaking furniture designs from the Vitra Design Museum collection demonstrate how technological innovations and utopian visions become part of our everyday lives, influencing our environment. Furniture from the 1960s Space Age reflects the pioneering spirit of an era shaped by the moon landing and space exploration. Since the beginning of the new century, designers have been creating "virtual" realities, blurring the boundaries between physical and analog design. The artistic concept for the exhibition design comes from Andrés Reisinger, a digital artist known for his work in NFT design.

Designers have always been fascinated by visions of the future. The Vitra Schaudepot presentation spotlights ideas of a future world, manifested in design creations ranging from early science fiction film sets to the design of virtual spaces. Pioneering objects from the Vitra Design Museum collection show, how technological innovation and utopian concepts find their way into our everyday environment. The Space Age furniture of the 1960s, for example, bears witness to the spirit of progress in an era shaped by extraterrestrial exploration. Since the turn of the millennium, the boundaries between analog and digital realms have become increasingly relevant as physical limitations dissolve in cyberspace, altering the laws of design. The artistic idea for the exhibition design was developed by Andrés Reisinger, a figure at the vanguard of NFT design.

Designers have always been fascinated by visions of the future. The new presentation of the Vitra Schaudepot collection titled "Science Fiction Design" highlights ideas of a future world manifested in design creations ranging from early science fiction film sets to the design of virtual spaces. Innovative objects from the Vitra Design Museum collection show how technological innovation and utopian concepts find their place in our daily environment. For example, the "Space Age" furniture from the 1960s bears witness to the spirit of progress in an era marked by space exploration. Since the turn of the millennium, the boundaries between the analog and digital realms have become increasingly blurred as physical limits dissipate in cyberspace, changing the laws of design. The artistic design of the exhibition will be created by digital artist Andrés Reisinger, a leading figure in NFT design.

Image: Andrés Reisinger, The Shipping, 2021 © Reisinger Studio.

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The little hare is very excited: Tonight is Christmas! But the big hare is sick and can't get up - there is still so much to do. Does Christmas have to be canceled now? Who will take care of gingerbread, lights, and Christmas decorations? The little hare gathers all his courage and sets off to get the missing items from the neighbors. But the big star, unfortunately, belongs to the nasty goose. A little hare can't possibly go there - can he? In the end, the celebration succeeds, and even more guests arrive than expected.

Box office opening at 09:30 AM

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What power does the word have? For Halleschen Pietismus, the word was of central importance. On the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage, we show you how August Hermann Francke's reform movement could spread around the world.

Francke developed central reformative goals of Martin Luther's with Halleschen Pietismus. His approach was as clear as it was revolutionary: Every person should find God through their own Bible reading. However, for this to happen, everyone - boys and girls alike - had to learn to read, everyone should be able to afford their own Bible and it should be printed in their own native language. Therefore, Francke established schools for all social classes, printed millions of German-language People's Bibles, and created an international network through which the Bible was translated into many other languages. His educational initiative allowed a broad population to engage with the word. In the 18th-century evangelical parsonages, the authors of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods were highly regarded. A culture of self-reflection spread in Pietism, which was reflected in diaries and personal testimonies, giving us remarkable insights into the spiritual life of people of that time. Symbolically, the power of the word is also evident in the meticulously restored pulpit from the Church of St. Ulrich in Halle, where Francke preached from 1715 and which you can admire in the exhibition.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Art and Natural History Chamber is considered the oldest German museum room. It was established by August Hermann Francke for educational purposes and is now once again set up according to the original museum concept of the 18th century in its historical location in the attic of the Historical Orphanage.

Eighteen richly decorated collection cabinets house approximately 3000 natural specimens, curiosities, and artifacts. They provide a unique impression of a Baroque cabinet of curiosities. Unlike modern museums, the chamber follows an encyclopedic collecting approach. A distinction is made between natural specimens and artifacts. The natural specimens are divided into rocks, plants, and animals, while the artifacts are categorized into visual arts, calligraphy, coins, everyday culture, and clothing. The goal was to create a mirror image of the world: a microcosm that made the macrocosm as the wonderful creation of God tangible.

In a series of events, art projects take place around the Art and Natural History Chamber. In the so-called "Contemporary Reflections on the Art and Natural History Chamber," foundations invite artists to engage in an artistic dialogue with the chamber.

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Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Palace-like, the orphanage rises on Franckeplatz. Then as now, it is the centerpiece of the Francke Foundations. Erected in 1698 as the first building of the school city, it represents a new facet of European Baroque, combining confident representation without extravagant ornamentation and setting the tone for orphanage architecture.

Today, the orphanage is our museum and cultural center. Right from the start, two permanent exhibitions guide you through the history of the foundation and the global impact of Pietism. On the first floor, the former prayer and singing hall surprises with its bright architecture. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation as a concert hall due to its fantastic acoustics. In the adjacent conference rooms, a photo exhibition showcases the impressive renovation work since the foundations were reestablished in 1991. The second floor is reserved for our changing special exhibitions, which provide insight into important themes of the foundation's history from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Passing through the art and natural history collections in the attic, you reach the balcony via a narrow wooden staircase. Here, a wide view opens up over the impressive ensemble with school buildings from three centuries. There is also a splendid panorama of the Old Town of Halle from here. In the basement, children can explore their own paths in the Krokoseum.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What power does the word have? For Halleschen Pietismus, the word was of central importance. On the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage, we show you how August Hermann Francke's reform movement could spread around the world.

Francke developed central reformative goals of Martin Luther's with Halleschen Pietismus. His approach was as clear as it was revolutionary: Every person should find God through their own Bible reading. However, for this to happen, everyone - boys and girls alike - had to learn to read, everyone should be able to afford their own Bible and it should be printed in their own native language. Therefore, Francke established schools for all social classes, printed millions of German-language People's Bibles, and created an international network through which the Bible was translated into many other languages. His educational initiative allowed a broad population to engage with the word. In the 18th-century evangelical parsonages, the authors of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods were highly regarded. A culture of self-reflection spread in Pietism, which was reflected in diaries and personal testimonies, giving us remarkable insights into the spiritual life of people of that time. Symbolically, the power of the word is also evident in the meticulously restored pulpit from the Church of St. Ulrich in Halle, where Francke preached from 1715 and which you can admire in the exhibition.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

4 talers and 16 groschen are considered the founding capital of the Francke Foundations. How an unparalleled school city grew from this unexpected donation to a simple pastor in Glaucha can be discovered on the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage. A multimedia installation and numerous extraordinary objects will transport you into the fascinating founding and impact history of Francke's work. Because what began with a school for the poor and an orphanage, developed in a few decades into a true reform project that was based on education: Over 2,000 students learned in various schools, specially constructed economic buildings, a hospital, and a pharmacy guaranteed the care of over 3,000 people on the premises, unique cultural-historical collections in the library and chamber of wonders were established, and Francke's ideas were spread within and outside Europe. August Hermann Francke wanted nothing less than a "world change through personal change." Discover everything he set in motion through this.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You are between 8 and 12 years old and eager to paint, draw, model, or create mosaics?

Then you are exactly right in our children's studio with the freelance artist Ruth Sommerhoff! Here, you can realize your own ideas in a real studio. You will playfully learn different artistic techniques and can let your creativity run wild with paper, canvas, clay, and plenty of colors!

For children between 8 and 12 years old.

A maximum of 10 participants!

The participation fee for the entire period is €25.00. Members of the Stadtwerke WiWa Club only pay €20.00. The membership card must be brought to the first appointment.

The children's studio takes place every Thursday, starting from 04.09.25, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The last appointment is on 18.12.2025.

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Ideal for groups of 14 people or more, but also possible for smaller groups from 150 €.
Maximum 20 people

Ice hockey opening hours:
Daily from 6:00 PM

Welcome to the realm of knowledge in the Baroque era: Stepping onto creaking floorboards into the quiet grandeur of our historical library hall, one is immediately enveloped by the collective knowledge of the Early Modern period. Like stage sets in a Baroque theater, the original bookshelves jut into the space, housing around 50,000 books from all fields of knowledge. Behind unassuming book spines lie remarkable treasures, such as the first German Bible printed in America.

At the end of the 17th century, the orphanage's library was established as one of the first public libraries in Germany. Primarily through donations, book exchanges, and their own publications, the library grew so rapidly that within a few years, it was comparable to significant German university libraries. In 1728, it received its own building, which is considered the oldest surviving secular library structure in Germany. Not only in recent times has the library been visited by guests and researchers from around the world: Albrecht von Haller, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe all admired its bibliophilic treasures. We present a selection of them for you in rotating cabinet exhibitions in the former reading room of the library.

10 am - 5 pm

Who doesn't know the wait for the first snow in winter? “Winter is beautiful,” Mr. Eichhorn the goat told. “Snowflakes fall from the sky, and everything turns white.” That's why Mr. Eichhorn decides to wait for the first snowflake this year. Not an easy task for a squirrel that is used to hibernating. Every winter, Mr. Eichhorn has slept through it, but this time he must stay awake to make sure he doesn't miss the first snowflake. “But winter is taking its time…” Mr. Eichhorn is forced to overcome hibernation. Together with Hedgehog and Bear, he embarks on an adventurous search for the first snowflake.

For children aged 4 years and above!

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Photo: Jan Cönig & Uli Höhmann © Christoph Seubert

What is a reading stage? A reading stage can be anything. This reading stage will be everything: live radio play, texts, talk, music, and a 1-star quiz. Sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, sometimes nonsense, sometimes meaningful. The two Frankfurt authors and stage artists Uli Höhmann and Jan Cönig have developed exactly the show where they do what they have always wanted to do: a wild mix of poetry to nonsense and great guests from poetry slam, literature, and comedy.
This time with: Salma with Sahne - singer-songwriter from southern Hesse. Salma makes humorous indie-folk with a sense of travel, a little nostalgic, a little absurd. Salma has won multiple awards and composes and makes music, among other things, for numerous theaters.
And: Joshua Vogelgesang - cabaret artist and poetry slammer from Bad Kreuznach. His major theme is the art of failure. Accordingly, there is no stage he wouldn't step onto to make people laugh and perhaps also think. And of course without Lisa ...
With kind support from the Cultural Office of Frankfurt.

Doors open at 6:30 PM