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Happenings for July 1 - 5
Events
Entire Weekend
Over het IJ festival @ NDSM werf, Amsterdam Noord (can take a free ferry from behind Central Station) starts the 3rd of July - 12th, various prices, stuff for kids.
"The site-specific summer theatre festival from 2 until 12 July in Amsterdam-Noord at the NDSM wharf, Overhoeks and Amsterdam Central Station. An 11-day festival featuring non-stop site-specific performances from 2:30 p.m. onwards (slightly later on Thursday 2, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 July). Also includes family performances, food, drink and a musical program at the end of every festival evening."- overhetij.nlWhy go? check out the NDSm werf in Noord and enjoy some performances.
Comedy Train International Summer Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Thursday - Saturday. Thursday set is €12.50, and Friday and Saturday €16.00, all shows in English.
Two international comedians from Canada, Phil Nichol & Glenn Wool, perform in two separate sets, each lasting 45 minutes in total.Why go? celebrate Canada Day with a little Canadian comedy
Cinedans: ‘Exploring boundaries’ film festival @ various locations & times, price of film or €25 festival pass.
An international film, dance and media festival. With over 50 films, both shorts and longs, and documentaries, discussions, debates, presentations, workshops, etc...
Why go? I am not sure about this, but I would dare to say that Amsterdam has the largest amount of film festivals in the world, you can find a unique film nearly everyday!
An international film, dance and media festival. With over 50 films, both shorts and longs, and documentaries, discussions, debates, presentations, workshops, etc...
Why go? I am not sure about this, but I would dare to say that Amsterdam has the largest amount of film festivals in the world, you can find a unique film nearly everyday!
Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater), Friday - Sunday, various times see previous post for detials, FREE, stuff for kids.
Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...
Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...
For the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the Homomonument Foundation organized the Photo Exhibition 'Outside'. 12 young and talented photographers, specialized in fashion, advertising, documentary or independent photography were challenged to come 'Outside', a reference to both personal outing and the holding of the exhibition literally outside.
Why go? outside event, always open for late night wanderings.
Marks of Honor: exhibition, @ FOAM, final weekend, price of museum.
Dj Broadcast Re-cover Expo @ Sid Lee Collective, final weekend, Friday from 6 - 10 celebration for the show, price unknown.
16 graphic artists pay homage to record sleeves of 16 top Dutch albums.
Why go? relive the music through these re-visualizations of the cover.
Wednesday
KetiKoti @ Oosterpark, Wednesday, entire day - 21.00, FREE, stuff for kids.
Keti Koti, a Surinamese saying, means broken chains, and symbolizes the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863 in the then colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles and the end of a not so pretty period in in Dutch history. The purpose of the festival is hold a commemoration as well as a celebration, all are welcome. There are 5 podiums and over 30 events.
Why go? be a part of the commemoration take a moment of silence at the Slavery Monument, & then enjoy some lovely music in Oosterpark
Keti Koti, a Surinamese saying, means broken chains, and symbolizes the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863 in the then colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles and the end of a not so pretty period in in Dutch history. The purpose of the festival is hold a commemoration as well as a celebration, all are welcome. There are 5 podiums and over 30 events.
Why go? be a part of the commemoration take a moment of silence at the Slavery Monument, & then enjoy some lovely music in Oosterpark
Le Madison, @ W139, Wednesday, 20.00 - 22.00 + after party, FREE.
Artist Annja Krautgasser challenges you to learn the Madison Dance Steps from the movie "Band of Outsiders" (Jean-Luc Godard, 1964) via online lessons and then come to the dance event to remake the dancing scene in a video shooting! This is a collective dance.
Why go? be a part of something unique and get filmed
Artist Annja Krautgasser challenges you to learn the Madison Dance Steps from the movie "Band of Outsiders" (Jean-Luc Godard, 1964) via online lessons and then come to the dance event to remake the dancing scene in a video shooting! This is a collective dance.
Why go? be a part of something unique and get filmed
Thursday
Objectified, film @ Smart Project Space, Arie Biemondstraat 105-113, Thursday, July 2nd, two showings 19.00 & 21.30, €12. Post-film Q&A with director Gary Hustwit after each screening.
"Objectified is a feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the designers who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability.
Through vérité footage and in-depth conversations, the film documents the creative processes of some of the world’s most influential product designers, and looks at how the things they make impact our lives. What can we learn about who we are, and who we want to be, from the objects with which we surround ourselves?" - from objectifiedfilm.com
Why go? an intimate discussion with the director after each filming, only being shown in special screenings
Friday
Van Gogh Museum Avond, @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 19 - 22, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart, stuff for older kids.
Every Friday the Museum presents live museum or a special exhibitions with entree. This Friday they present "the animation table: Avant-gardes '20/'60" exhibition - animation from 1920s Russian pioneers, such as the so-called father of Russian animation- Ivan Ivanov- Vano. Moniek van der Kaaden will set up all the apparatus and explain the basics of preparing and recording stop motion animation films in the central hall of the museum. During the evening the films will be projected on a big screen in the central hall and after wards you'll be able to view them on the website. Take an advance look on vimeo.com/animatietafels. DJ Dirkson will accompany the visual show with acoustic and electronic audiowaves.
Why go? why not enjoy some live music will checking out Van Gogh's work.
Saturday
Capoeria music and dance, @ Blijburg, IJburg, Sunday, 11 - 13, €5, stuff for older kids.
Afro-Brailian music and dance show.
Why go? enjoy the beach and support a local dance/music group.
Afro-Brailian music and dance show.
Why go? enjoy the beach and support a local dance/music group.
4 stages of music, sun (hopefully) & party!
Why go? enjoy Amsterdam's hippest beach with some tunes
For the Americans:) Democrats Abroad NL's 4th of July Potluck Picnic @ Vondelpark (near Melkhuis cafe), 13 -17, FREE but Bring your own meat, a grill is provided and something to pass.
"Join us on a (hopefully) sunny Saturday as we picnic together in Vondelpark! This year, DemsFun Drinks Amsterdam is hosting a potluck picnic on the 1st Saturday of July - which just happens to be the 4th of July!...You should also bring your own blanket to sit on. Look for us in the grass with all the red white and blue streamers!...What if it rains? (This is Holland, after all!). Then we will meet at our usual location, Hole in the Wall, Leidseplein, at our usual time (5-7 pm)." -democratsabroad.nl
Why go? See the website for more info.
"Join us on a (hopefully) sunny Saturday as we picnic together in Vondelpark! This year, DemsFun Drinks Amsterdam is hosting a potluck picnic on the 1st Saturday of July - which just happens to be the 4th of July!...You should also bring your own blanket to sit on. Look for us in the grass with all the red white and blue streamers!...What if it rains? (This is Holland, after all!). Then we will meet at our usual location, Hole in the Wall, Leidseplein, at our usual time (5-7 pm)." -democratsabroad.nl
Why go? See the website for more info.
Critical Mass biking demonstration, starting @ Museumplein, Saturday, 14.00 - 21.00 (ending in a party), FREE but you need a bike, the kids might enjoy.
Critical mass is a form of protest, where a huge amount of bikers take over the roads, making it literally impossible for cars to drive. This demonstration is during the "Bikes not Cars feest" and will being Saturday at 14.00 @ Museumplein and finish at the IJsbaanpad, with music and celebration! Other acitivites are also happening Friday and Sunday as a part of this demonstration. These are free events.
Why go? cycle with hundreds of others
ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September.
A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages (this week a South American band), theater of 20 shows, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids!
A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages (this week a South American band), theater of 20 shows, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids!
Why go? see the animals go to sleep?!
12connect.me @ Mirror Centre nearby Muiderpoort station, Saturday, 19 - late, €18.50 + free welcome drink.
DJ, dance workshops, snacks, etc...
Why go? learn to move those hips with passion?!?:)
Sunday
Trunk sale/Kofferbakkenverkoop, Blijburg, IJburg, Sunday, 12 - 16, FREE.
Why go? Enjoy a sunny day at Blijburg beach and pick up some kitsch goods/knit-knacks for the living room table.
Why go? Enjoy a sunny day at Blijburg beach and pick up some kitsch goods/knit-knacks for the living room table.
Stedelijk in de Stad @ Museumplein, various activities & times, FREE.
Wednesday - New Babylon Animation, 14 - 16, for kids 6 to 12, FREE, make your own animation.
Thursday - Van Sandberg to Di Sciullo, learn about designs of the Stedlijk, 19 -21, FREE. Presentaion by curator Carolien Glazenburg and a documentary "Ontwerpen in Vrijheid" (only in Dutch)
Saturday - Harmen Liemburg, graphic designer, 14 -16, FREE. Learn about Liemburg's work as well as a documentary about graphic designer Arman.
Caribbean carnival @ Tropenmuseum, starts Sunday July 5 - September 6th, various times, price of museum, kids FREE on Sunday.
Celebrate the carnival like they do in Curacao and Aruba with music, films, photographs, parade, street dances, etc... Daily workshops from 11.00 - 16.30 for kids ages 4 - 12, and for kids 6 to 12 13.00 - 15.00 learn to play steel drums, reservation recommend + price of admission to museum.Why go? enjoy a Caribbean themed party
Upcoming:
Pecha Kucha Night! @ Mediamatic, 2009-07-08, Doors open at 20.20, presentations start at 21.00, € 7, presentations in Dutch and English, with inclusive drinks & music between speakers.
"The Japanese term 'Pecha Kucha' roughly translates as chit-chat or irritating chatter. As a happy crossbreed between an elevator pitch and speed dating, Pecha Kucha Night will present 12 participants who will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each. No more boring lectures, seminars or presentations. Pecha Kucha Night offers the audience the experience of a dazzling range of speakers and images in the course of one evening." - mediamatic.net
Why go? network with creatives
"The Japanese term 'Pecha Kucha' roughly translates as chit-chat or irritating chatter. As a happy crossbreed between an elevator pitch and speed dating, Pecha Kucha Night will present 12 participants who will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each. No more boring lectures, seminars or presentations. Pecha Kucha Night offers the audience the experience of a dazzling range of speakers and images in the course of one evening." - mediamatic.net
Why go? network with creatives
Music
Wednesday
Timezone @ Canvas (old Volkskrant building), Wednesday, 22.00, unknown price.
Burlesque, vintage jazz, swing, and soul with DJ,
Why go? check out the old Volkskrant building (newspaper) and its ever changing scene
Burlesque, vintage jazz, swing, and soul with DJ,
Why go? check out the old Volkskrant building (newspaper) and its ever changing scene
Famous New York duo with relaxed, danceable mix of electronic and guitar music.
Chinese punk rockers with Mongolian keelsingers (throat singers).
Thursday
Dance in the open air. Salsa, Latin music, etc... Free salsa lesson at 21.00.
Why go? enjoy the Dutch sky and dance
Hard rock karaoke @ PakHuis Wilhelmina, Thursday, 22.00, €5.
Dust, the @ Pacific Parc, Thursday July 2 - Sunday July 5th every evening at 23.00, FREE.
An Amsterdam four man transformation plays a mix of rock n' roll, and blues. with DJs in between.
Why go? a great atmosphere and large space.
An Amsterdam four man transformation plays a mix of rock n' roll, and blues. with DJs in between.
Why go? a great atmosphere and large space.
Friday
Why go? always experimental
The Sjeng Stokking Funk N Jazz Implant @ Badcuyp, Friday, doors open at 22.00 music starts at 23.00, €8.
Super funky tracks to dance to and live music. Maximum 120 people. Funk, bass, saxophone and friends. Part of the North IJ Jazz festival.
Why go? one of the cheapest ways to see this popular band tickets usually range above 50 euros in festivals.
Kick the bucket : music event @ ADM terrien, Friday, 19.00 - late, €15.
Three stages of Dj, live music, visuals, food, drinks
Why go? venture out to Slotervaart and enjoy!
Anna Falkenau & Ivan Murray @ Mulligans, Friday and Saturday, 22.00, price unknown.
First Friday of every month Boom Chicago opens its doors to singing at 23.00. Royal Karaoke features state of the art lights, video screens, great audio, and a smoke machine.
Legends: 50 years of Motown Special @ Paradiso Friday, 24.00, €12.50 + membership.
Boggie bash, Motown hits, dancing, djs and vjs.
Why go? good music = good excuse to shake it
Saturday
Spiegelconcert: big band Marinierskapel @ the corner of the Spiegelstraat and Keisersgracht, 17.00 -19.00, outside, FREE.
Live swinging music party on the water with soloists and diverse guests.
Why go? enjoy these long nights with some live outdoor music on the grachten (canals).
Live swinging music party on the water with soloists and diverse guests.
Why go? enjoy these long nights with some live outdoor music on the grachten (canals).
Super local @ P60, 20.30, €5.
The best bands form the past season play at local night.
Why go? check out and support local bands
The best bands form the past season play at local night.
Why go? check out and support local bands
Sunday
Flying Zucchini's @ Badcuyp, Sunday, 15.00, FREE; and later Aura's living room 21.00, 5.
The Flying Zucchini's are a Amsterdam band playing a wide selection of tunes.
Aura's living room is a singer-song writer with jazz and Indian influences.
Why go? some good music on a lazy Sunday!:)
The Flying Zucchini's are a Amsterdam band playing a wide selection of tunes.
Aura's living room is a singer-song writer with jazz and Indian influences.
Why go? some good music on a lazy Sunday!:)
Kids/Kinderen
KetiKoti @ Oosterpark, Wednesday, entire day - 21.00, FREE, stuff for kids.
Keti Koti, a Surinamese saying, means broken chains, and symbolises the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863 in the then colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles and the end of a not so pretty period in in Dutch history. The purpose of the festival is hold a commemoration as well as a celebration, all are welcome. There are 5 podiums and over 30 events.
Why go? be a part of the commenration take a moment of silence at the Slavery Momumnet, & then enjoy some lovely music in Oosterpark
Keti Koti, a Surinamese saying, means broken chains, and symbolises the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863 in the then colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles and the end of a not so pretty period in in Dutch history. The purpose of the festival is hold a commemoration as well as a celebration, all are welcome. There are 5 podiums and over 30 events.
Why go? be a part of the commenration take a moment of silence at the Slavery Momumnet, & then enjoy some lovely music in Oosterpark
Over het Ij festival @ NDSM werf, Amsterdam Noord (can take a free ferry from behind Central Station) starts the 3rd of July - 12th, various prices, stuff for older kids.
"The site-specific summer theatre festival from 2 until 12 July in Amsterdam-Noord at the NDSM wharf, Overhoeks and Amsterdam Central Station. An 11-day festival featuring non-stop site-specific performances from 2:30 p.m. onwards (slightly later on Thursday 2, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 July). Also includes family performances, food, drink and a musical program at the end of every festival evening."- overhetij.nl
Why go? check out the NDSm werf in Noord and enjoy some performances.
"The site-specific summer theatre festival from 2 until 12 July in Amsterdam-Noord at the NDSM wharf, Overhoeks and Amsterdam Central Station. An 11-day festival featuring non-stop site-specific performances from 2:30 p.m. onwards (slightly later on Thursday 2, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 July). Also includes family performances, food, drink and a musical program at the end of every festival evening."- overhetij.nl
Why go? check out the NDSm werf in Noord and enjoy some performances.
Van Gogh Museum Avond, @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 19 - 22, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart, stuff for older kids.
Every Friday the Museum presents live museum or a special exhibitions with entree. This Friday they present "the animation table: Avant-gardes '20/'60" exhibition - animation from 1920s Russian pioneers, such as the so-called father of Russian animation- Ivan Ivanov- Vano. With activities for kids.
Why go? why not enjoy some live music will checking out Van Gogh's work.
Vet kinder cabaret /kids cabaret, @ Vondelpark Open Air Theater/openlucht theater, Saturday, 14.00, FREE, for kids of all ages.
Laugh, dance, sing, enjoy, a cabaret made for parents/adults and kids!
Why go? enjoy the open air theater in Vondelpark
Kinderkunstshow / Kids art show: Tijgerne en vliegen @ Central Library OBA, Saturday, 14.00, FREE, FOR kids older than 8. (the OBA website was down when I made I posted so see www.oba.nl)
Stories about butterflies in a tent.
Why go? one of many things to do at the OBA, also enjoy the view from the top floor.
Critical Mass biking demonstration, starting @ Museumplein, Saturday, 14.00 - 21.00 (ending in a party), FREE but you need a bike, the kids might enjoy.
Critical mass is a form of protest, where a huge amount of bikers take over the roads, making it literally impossible for cars to drive. This demonstration is during the "Bikes not Cars feest" and will being Saturday at 14.00 @ Museumplein and finish at the Ijsbaanpad, with music and celebration! Other acitivites are also happening Friday and Sunday as a part of this demonstration. These are free events.
Why go? cycle with hundreds of others
ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September.
A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages (this week a South American band), theater of 20 shows, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids!
A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages (this week a South American band), theater of 20 shows, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids!
Why go? see the animals go to sleep?!and enjoy the green spaces of Artis.
Caribbean carnival @ Tropenmuseum, starts Sunday July 5 - September 6th, various times, price of museum, kids FREE on Sunday.
Celebrate the carnival like they do in Curacao and Aruba with music, films, photographs, parade, street dances, etc... Daily workshops from 11.00 - 16.30 for kids ages 4 - 12, and for kids 6 to 12 13.00 - 15.00 learn to play steel drums, reservation recommend + price of admission to museum.Why go? enjoy a Carribean themed party
Kinderfeest / Kids festival @ Stadhuis / Het Muziektheater, Sunday, starts 12.00, FREE, for kids 4 -12. (the OBA website was down when I posted so see www.oba.nl)
Big party for kids with music, dance, and activities, as well as a Kamashibai (a Japanese theater).
Why go? lots of stuff to keep the little ones busy
Big party for kids with music, dance, and activities, as well as a Kamashibai (a Japanese theater).
Why go? lots of stuff to keep the little ones busy
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