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A Heart So White

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A Heart So White

by Javier Marías

Date: October 22, 2025
Reviewed by: Jordi van Ravesteij
Rating: 2.7/5 stars

It was, once again, wonderful to see each other. Before the Book Blub evening had fully begun, a few people had already shared their opinions about A Heart So White by Spanish author Javier Marías. Their facial expressions already revealed a lot about how they felt about the book. We were all looking forward to the discussion, because when people have strong opinions about a book, it always makes for an interesting conversation.

Ceramic Tour – Oct 2025

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Join us for a special afternoon in Oisterwijk 🌿✨

We’ll explore EKWC – the European Ceramic Work Centre, an international artist-in-residence and research centre where creativity and innovation in ceramics come to life. 🏺🎨

After the tour, we’ll enjoy a cozy tea time at Bij Robèrt, tasting pastries by Robèrt van Beckhoven — the only person in the Netherlands with both Master Pastry Chef 🧁 and Master Boulanger 🥐 titles. A treat you don’t want to miss!

Borrel at Cafe Bakker – Oct 2025

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Join us for our first borrel of the year 🍻 — the perfect moment to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and enjoy a truly gezellige evening together.

🍷 The first drink is on us for members, and guests are welcome too!

Not a member yet and want to know more? Send us an email

📅 Date: Thursday, 9 October
⏰ Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Café Bakker
✍️ RSVP by: Wednesday, 8 October 2025

We can’t wait to see you there!

Downton Abbey – the Grand Finale

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Downton Abbey – the Grand Finale

Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Reviewed by: Anne van Oorschot 

Our first movie night of the club year was a very intimate affair with only myself and a potential member attending. We went to the final Downton Abbey film, and while I enjoyed the film, maybe the film was part of the problem. Downton Abbey, a long running Netflix series, has 6 seasons and The Grand Finale is the 3rd film made which focuses on both the well-to-do Crawley family as well as their group of house & personal servants.

Ice Hockey Oct 2025

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🏒✨ Ice Hockey Night in Tilburg! ✨🏒
Ready for some action on the ice? 🙌

Join us to cheer on the Tilburg Trappers as they face the German team Herner EV Miners 🥅🔥
Fast, thrilling, and guaranteed fun!

Not a member yet and want to know more? Send us an email

📍 Stappegoor IJssportcentrum
📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025
⏰ Meet-up: 6:45 pm

🎟️ Limited tickets available – don’t miss out 👀
👉 RSVP by October 10!

Butter

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Butter

by Asako Yuzuki

Date: August 28, 2025
Reviewed by:Katie Schweitzer
Raiting: 3.4

We had a wonderful start to our new season with the first Book Club meeting of the club year. There was a great turn out, filled with book club regulars as well as some new faces who joined for the first time. We discussed Butter by Asako Yuzuki, which gave us a lot to talk about.

The book is a thriller/mystery, which on the surface explores the relationship between a female journalist, Rika, and her subject, Manako Kajii, a woman accused of murdering multiple former lovers.

Bike Tour Sep 2025

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Bike Tour in Brabant

Join tíc members for a leisurely and scenic bike ride in the lovely Tilburg countryside!

Not a member yet and want to know more? Send us an email

Meeting point: Corner Goirleseweg and Galgenpad (bike path, opposite Willem II Stadium) 
Cost: Free!
Date: Sunday, 21 Sep
Time: 1:30pm- around 4:30pm

Register Here

In the Month of the Midnight Sun

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In the Month of the Midnight Sun

by Cecilia Ekbäck

Date: May 27, 2025
Reviewed by: Essi Koskela

This time the dedicated TIC book club members ventured in the rain to a nearby village of Alphen to discuss a piece of Scandinavian noir, “In the month of the midnight sun” by Cecilia Ekbäck. Joined by some new faces, the book clubbers were eager to go over their reading experiences. Luckily most had finished the book, because it was impossible to avoid spoilers about the surprising plot twists in the last quarter of the book!

Welcome Event

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This event is especially for newcomers looking to connect with Tilburg’s international community!

🌍✨ You’re invited to one of our favorite traditions — the TIC Welcome Event!

This year, we’re celebrating what makes our club truly special: our incredible mix of cultures! Whether you’re a longtime member or new to Tilburg or just new to the club, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends 🎉

Join us for an afternoon of:

🤝 Cultural exchange
🎶 Music & activities
🍷 Drinks & finger foods
😂 Laughter & new connections

📍 Where: Stadstheater De Boemel, Spoorzone, Tilburg
📅 When: Saturday, September 13th | ⏰ 14:00–17:00
👉 Doors open at 14:00 – we start at 14:15!

Breda Jazz Festival 2025

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Breda Jazz Festival 2025

We’d love to invite you to join us for a fun day at the Breda Jazz Festival — one of the oldest and largest jazz festivals in the Netherlands and Europe, running since 1971… and best of all, it’s completely free! 🎶

Whether you’re a jazz lover or just curious to explore something new, there’s something for everyone to enjoy — with live music performances spread all across the beautiful city of Breda.