Puppet theater for ages 3 and up | It is winter, and all the animals are resting in their burrows – except for the cheeky little raven. He has bet that he can build a snowman all by himself, even though he only has wings. Secretly, he is now trying to get help from the other animals. But will he be successful?

Doors open at 3:30 PM

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Rechtspopulismus in Europa: abgrenzen, einbinden oder tolerieren?
Vortrag, Diskussion
Mo 26. Januar 2026 , 19:00–20:30 Uhr

The study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation examines how EPP parties in ten European countries deal with right-wing populist and far-right forces. It shows clear differences in ideology and cooperation and emphasizes: Neither exclusion nor integration has lasting effects – context sensitivity, clear boundaries, and credible topic policies are required.

· Sebastian Enskat, Head of the Foreign Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Vienna

Cooperation:
· Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Admission free

Admission free.

Doors open at 7 pm

LESUNGSREIHE: Tugend und Sünde. Sieben Literarische Erkundungen
Seven writers explore biblical figures that navigate between sin and virtue in new literary texts.
When does sin begin? Where does virtue start? The seven deadly sins of pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust originally come from Christian tradition and have been formulated since the Middle Ages by philosophers and theologians as moral transgressions that corrupt humans and lead them astray from the path intended by God. They stand in contrast to the seven virtues, passed down from antiquity and later expanded upon by Christianity: wisdom, justice, courage, moderation, faith, hope, and love. The event series brings together stories of virtue and sin from the perspective of the 21st century.

Geltung. Joseph und seine Brüder
Tue 27 January 2026, 19:30
· Christoph Stoll, writer
· Dr. Stefana Sabin, cultural journalist, moderation

Integration, environmental protection, rent prices – Who should I vote for?
The KAB Table Parliament for the Local Elections 2026
Tue, January 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

The KAB invites you: Housing shortage, integration, sustainable transport transition, climate protection. You will have the opportunity to meet and question the direct candidates from CDU, SPD, Bündnis 90/The Greens, and the Left. In table groups, the politicians will speak and respond to your concerns: a democratic struggle for good solutions. Concrete!

Cooperation:
· Catholic Workers' Movement Rhineland-Main (KAB)

Admission free

Admission free.

Die hessische Weiberfastnacht

Sitting president: Michaela Hartnagel-Keil

In the meantime, Michaela Hartnagel-Keil is on stage as sitting president for the fourth time and brings the hall to a boil with her crazy-fantastic show. Alongside her are, among others, Daphne de Luxe, Frau Wäber, Andrea Volk, and of course Kättl Feierdach, one of the cult figures of the show. Also, Luca Brosius, a charming newcomer from Saarland, is making his debut at the hr-Weiberfastnacht. Musically, the session will be crowned by the "Rodensteinern": Marcus and Flori, a music duo from the Odenwald, bring festive atmosphere to the studio with their summer hit "Wind im Haar – Bella Italia."

Admission only for women (or men disguised as women)

Catering in the Gold Hall starting at 6:00 PM.

The Fox - Improvisational Theater Ensemble in Frankfurt

Our stage shows are interactive, intuitive, innovative, impassioned, and improvised. We think differently, are unique in our teamwork, and are ready to walk the tightrope with our eyes blindfolded. Metaphorically speaking. Don't expect any ropes! And even if we fall, we are always honest with ourselves and our audience. This is what makes the shows so lively, entertaining, and exciting! All Foxes have been on stage nationwide for many years and have played over 2000 shows together.

Door opens at 7 pm

Hurray! Sold Out!

DEVIL MAY CARE
DOWNFALL-TOUR

With the Downfall Tour, Devil May Care bring their current album LIMIT to the stage.
The band from Würzburg combines metalcore with a clarity and force that is rare in the genre. On this tour, their songs condense into an immersive experience that captivates with a cool atmosphere and pressing intensity. Each concert becomes a moment where music and staging intertwine – immediate, demanding, and unforgettable. Those who experience Devil May Care live feel the seriousness of their message and the power of their music in every moment.

Presented by MoreCore, SLAM, Metal.de, Powermetal.de, Frontstage Magazine & Spider Promotion

Doors: 19:00

Someone must have defamed Josef K. ...

Thus begins the nightmarish, absurd novel, in which the protagonist Mr. K. navigates a labyrinth of opaque circumstances and finds himself at the mercy of anonymous powers.

On the morning of his 30th birthday, bank official Josef K. is arrested, without being aware of any guilt. Despite his arrest, K. is still allowed to move freely and continue with his work. He futilely tries to find out why he has been accused and how he could defend himself. In the process, he encounters a court that is intangible to him, whose offices are located in the attics of large, impoverished tenement buildings. The women associated with the world of the court, whom K. tries to recruit as "assistants," exert an erotic attraction on him.
Josef K. desperately tries to gain access to the court, but even this eludes him. He increasingly engages with his trial, even though he initially intended the opposite. He becomes further ensnared in a nightmarish labyrinth of surreal bureaucracy. He delves deeper and deeper into the world of the court. At the same time, however, the court also increasingly intrudes into Josef K.'s life. Whether a trial of some sort is secretly progressing remains hidden from both the reader and Josef K. The same applies to the verdict: K. does not learn it, but he senses that his time is running out. Josef K. submits to an intangible, mysterious judgment without ever knowing why he was accused or whether there is actually a verdict from a court. On the eve of his 31st birthday, Josef K. is picked up by two gentlemen and stabbed "like a dog" in a quarry.

(Source: Wikipedia)

The Homo digitalis and his analog monkeys
Yesterday is the today of tomorrow, right. But how quickly is today the tomorrow of yesterday? Digitalization, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence: Humanity is racing into the future. Yet instead of looking forward, everyone is staring at their smartphones. The Homo digitalis stumbles into the next millennium so hunched that he soon forgets how to walk upright. Creepy! For years, the Stasi bugged Uncle Heinz's apartment, and today he buys Alexa. Is mankind being replaced by machines – or freed? Is the "end of work" coming? Great, then we finally have time for something meaningful! But when has humanity ever done something meaningful just because it has time? Or are we already robots who only dream of being human? Paranoid Humanoid! And what has become of the promises of the future? Where is the clean fusion energy, the time machine, the beer for download? We're soon flying to Mars, great! But what do we want there? It's a dreary, empty, and incredibly boring place. To land on such a planet, humanity will soon not need to take another step. One really wants to shout in horror from his tree as an analog monkey: "Oh God, human! Where are you really going?"
But there is hope! Because in the future, someone is waiting for you: Philipp Weber. With his program "KI: Künstliche Idioten!", he has become one of the prophets. He is already regarded as the cabaret's new edition of the Oracle of Delphi – only funnier. While seers only see darkness, Philipp Weber makes you laugh fearlessly. Because the most important equipment for everything to come was, is, and will always be: humor!

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Photo: Ingvild Ness © private

Come to the ROMANFABRIK for a slightly different lunch break, grab a bite to eat and drink something at our bar while experiencing members of the IEMA-Ensemble 2025/26 in a live mini-concert lasting 30 minutes during lunchtime.
At the fifth Lunch Concert, works by Ian Clarke (The Great Train Race, 2003), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Choros No. 2, 1924), Morton Feldman (Projection 4, 1951) and Guillaume Connesson (Techno Parade, 2002) will be performed.
Performing: Ingvild Ness (flute), Neus Molero Beneito (clarinet), Paul Rodríguez Flys (violin), Li-Ting Tai and Yué Zou (both piano).
The restaurant Leuchtendroter serves the following: Lunch 1 – Gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and baby spinach (summertime), Lunch 2 – Lentil soup with kale and potatoes (wintermood) as well as dessert – Hazelnut mousse with plum and cashews (alltime).
12:00 PM: Doors open and lunch
12:30 PM: Concert
A neighborhood project by ROMANFABRIK & Sound Port Frankfurt 2030, funded by the Crespo Foundation, in cooperation with the restaurant Leuchtendroter (Hotel lyf East).

Admission from 11:45 AM

In the village of Huisum, it is court day and village judge Adam stumbles out of bed and over himself first thing in the morning. At least that's what he claims to explain his various injuries. This is just the first of many lies that the judge will shamelessly tell. The true reason for his injuries is the result of an abuse committed the night before. Eve's fiancé Ruprecht is to be conscripted into the military and shipped off to Asia, from where almost no one returns alive. So says Judge Adam and suggests to Eve that she save Ruprecht from conscription with a secretly issued certificate. When he pressures the young Eve in her room, he is surprised by Ruprecht, escapes with a jump through the window, and injures himself in the process. The silent witness to the nocturnal events is a jug that now lies in shards. Eve's mother Marthe brings this to court, accusing Ruprecht of the nighttime assault. He vehemently denies it, while Eve is blackmailed by Adam and remains silent. The village judge opens the trial, determined to obscure his own guilt and convict an innocent man. Adam encircles himself with threats and intimidation, further lies, and false accusations, creating a seemingly secure wall of protection...

In almost obsessive fashion, Heinrich von Kleist brought the existing orders and rules of his time to the breaking point in his dramas and stories. So it is here as well. By the end of the comedy, many things are put to the test: love, family, state reasons, innocence.

Abuse of power, facilitated by naivety, invasion of privacy, collusion and camaraderie among authorities, arrogance of power... certainly contemporary themes that we address in our play.

Our fish sommelier Hüseyin Tezgider will guide you in properly filleting fish. You will, of course, try it yourself and learn the culinary craft from a professional. Whether round fish or flat fish, we will show you the special features of the culinary craft. You can take the fillets you have cut home with you and cook a great dish.

Inclusions: Drinks and taking home the fillets

Please note: Alcoholic beverages will be served at this event.

Entry: 16:15

Admission from 6:00 pm

Varua Duo
Nicolás Castro Granados (Saxophone)
Catalina Jara Muñoz (Piano)

This program develops a dramaturgy based on the transformation of musical languages – as a mirror of an aesthetic, spiritual, and sonic development over three centuries of French and German music.

Through works by César Franck, Gustav Mahler, Claude Debussy, Fernande Decruck, and Vincent David, we explore how musical ideas gain new meanings in the tension of historical, philosophical, and poetic contexts. The selected sonatas, songs, and rhapsodies illustrate processes of change – from romantic lyricism to impressionistic flow, symbolist contemplation and feminine spirituality, to a fragmented language that seeks new forms of meaning for time and experience.

Each work represents an act of resistance and renewal – against stylistic exhaustion, war, and established formal languages. The chamber music presented here no longer merely reproduces inherited structures but becomes gesture, question, and metamorphosis.

Photo © Felipe Andaur

The event takes place only on-site.

Thursday 29.01.26 / 10:30 AM
Young Literature House – Youth book reading from 7th grade
Kathrin Schrocke: Freak City
Hall ticket 3 Euros

First love and sign language
Mika is in love – and overwhelmed. Because Lea has been deaf since birth. How is he supposed to deal with that? How can he talk to Lea when she can’t hear him? How does communication work without words? How does his environment react, and what does that say about him? In “Freak City” (mixtvision), Kathrin Schrocke humorously and touchingly tells the story of an encounter that changes everything – and about how hard and beautiful it is to overcome boundaries. A special young adult novel about big decisions, inclusion, and courage, which has now been reissued. After her nomination for the Young Literature Houses Award, the author reads and talks with her audience about communication, empathy, and being different.

The Young Literature House is supported by the Dr. Marschner Foundation and the Cronstett- and Hynspergian Protestant Foundation.