Monthly rommelmarkt /flea market @ Blijburg, Sunday June 27th

Market: Monthly market @ Blijburg, 11.00 - 16.00, FREE. 

A monthly (every last Sunday of the month in summer) market "uit kofferbakken" out of your boot/trunk with lots of clothes, gifts, music, food, and fun. If you want to sell stuff yourself mail kofferbakmarkt [at] gmail.com it costs 5 euros to stand out on the urban beach trying to make your sale! but otherwise free for shoppers and browsers.  Afterwards enjoy the beach.

Cirque Excentrique @ Blijburg, Saturday June 26th

Party: Cirque Excentrique @ Blijburg, Saturday June 26th, 22.00 - late, €8.

A crazy night of surprises, tunes and fun on the beach - Miami Beach style!

Happenings in Amsterdam October 8 -11

A week of curling up on the couch trying to avoid the rain, eating too much cheese, and resorting to my bad tv/internet surfing habits is already getting old; I wasn't prepared for autumn weather! Luckily there is lots to put on your agenda for Amsterdam this weekend, even if it continues to be dreary hopefully you too will find something to shake the cold out of your bones.

As always enjoy and keep dry!

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Ongoing and Weekend

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Film: International Amstertdam Film Festival /Future Formats @ various locations- De Balie, and Filmtheater, Friday – Sunday, €8.50/film, and a party at Sugar Factory, €10.00

5th annual IAFF – a platform for an urban-oriented audience, artists, DJ’s and VJ’s, the creative industry and policy makers can meet each other, where the cutting edge productions in the field of visual culture are presented and even produced, where entertainment, engagement and education are inseparable elements.

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Art: Open Atelier Route Baarsjes @ various ateliers, Saturday and Sunday, 12.00 – 18.00, with a grand opening on Saturday at Meneer de Wit, with live music and drinks, FREE.

Check out the ateliers and art galleries in de Baarsjes.

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Exhibition: Art Olive Young Talent @ Westerpark, entire weekend, Friday the opening from 19.30 – 23.00 is FREE, Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 18.00 for €5.

A presentation of the most talented graduates from the 12 Dutch art academies. These artists are competing for the KPN Kunstprijs (art prize).

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Festival & Kids & Museum: Opening three day festival for de Qi van China @ Tropenmuseum, Friday – Sunday, kids 12 and under FREE, adults admission price, for kids!

See Princess Máxima at the opening of the new exhibition at 10.00, followed by three days of fireworks, dancing, language learning, workshops, tai-chi and kung fu demonstrations, tea ceremonies, Chinese ear massages, and the list goes on and on....

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Kids & Music: Trummelvuur (drum fire) @ het Concertgebouw, Saturday and Sunday, 13.30 & 15.30, €9.50, for kids 6 and older.

Check out the latest production from the Twitching Eye Trio with amazing sounds to get you bouncing.

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Beach & Party: Closing Party of the Year @ Blijburg, Saturday 17.00 – 04.30 for €12.50, and Sunday 16.00 FREE.

Enjoy the final days of Blijburg (one of Amsterdam's city beaches) with a big smash! On Saturday check out the ‘de Bling’ mega feest with bands, karaoke, artists, trapeze, an outside sauna, and Djs.

And Sunday the 'Blijburg on Fire- Reuze Jam' - the final goodbye starting at 16.00, FREE entrance.

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Kids: Schmink, knutselen en timmeren (face painting, crafty projects and building) @ Tunfun, every Saturday and Sunday 'til October 18, 12.00 – 16.00.

Activities the entire afternoon at the infamous indoor playground below Mr. Visserplein.

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Exhibition: Nardo Brudet: Slaves of Holland @ Meneer de Wit, de Baarsjes, ongoing – October 10, final days, Monday – Friday 11.00 – 17.00, Saturday 11.00 – 18.00, Sunday 13.00 – 18.00, FREE.

Nardo Brudet (1968) presents a photo exhibition exploring the role of the Dutch in the history of slavery. His work is said to play on stereotypes and zet de kijker regelmatig op het verkeerde been (twists your expectations).

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Photo Exhibition: Daniel Cohen's 'We want more' @ Melkweg Gallerie, ongoing – November 1, Wednesday – Sunday, 13.00 – 20.00, FREE.

Photographer Daniel Cohen (1979, Leiderdorp) takes shots behind the stage at the Melkweg and Paradiso, gathering a group of photographs that portray unique and vulnerable moments of musicians.

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Exhibition: Vrijstaat Amsterdam @ Tolhuistuin, daily 'til November 8, FREE.

Vrijstaat Amsterdam (free city) is an exhibition about the future of the city? Nine urban design bureaus display their dreams and ideas. Part of the International Architectural Biennale Rotterdam.

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Exhibition & Museum: "Behind Walls" @ Oude Kerk, ongoing - November 10, open daily, price of museum.

A photo exhibition commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Theater: “West Side Story” @ Carre Theater, ongoing – November 11, Tuesday – Friday daily showing at 20.00, Saturday 15.00 & 20.00, and Sunday 14.00 & 19.00, various prices €20 - €69, in English with an American cast.

One the most well-known musicals, West Side Story comes to stage in Amsterdam, in celebration of the Amsterdam – New York 400 jaar events.

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Thursday

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Discussion & Workshop: Native American Teaching @ Ying Yang Centrum, Haarlemmermeerstraat 114, Thursday, 19.00, FREE with requested donation of €10, in English.

Two Native American healers discuss health and healthy living from their perspective including a traditional Native American teaching and Q&As.

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Workshop: Clown workshop, @ OT301, Thursday, 19.30, €10.

Clown Workshop with Christina Eon for actors, amateurs and anyone interested.

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Music: Joep Peltnet & Dusty Stray @ Cafe Wilhelmina, Thursday, 21.00, €5.

Joep Pelt (1979) is a singer songwriter in the broadest sense of the word; finding inspiration in modern and traditional music of both Western and African realms. His style is a mix of pop, folk, Bambara swing, funk, delta- and desert blues. In a live setting these songs are performed solo, as a duo (with percussion) and with a highly explosive band.

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Friday

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Event & Museum: Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart, stuff for older kids.

Live DJ Goldfinger spinning form 18.30. At 20.00 check out a “conversation with Van Gogh” via a reading of his letter's by Johannes van Dam, followed by a response of his own. Johannes van Dam, is restaurant reviewer and native of Amsterdam, gives a culinary, literary response to the letter in which Van Gogh describes his potato eaters.

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Music: Racetrack Party @ De Nieuwe Anita, Friday, 20.00, €5.

Hot oil, live bands, pit stops,and glimmering asphalt kind of party.

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Music: Pussy warmers @ Pacific Parc, Friday, 23.00, FREE and if you miss them on Friday check them out on Saturday at the Maloe Melo, €5.

A band from the Italian speaking part of Switzerland brings you a mixture of music from the mid '20’s. Often referred to as a freak circus orchestra with horns, contra bass, and banjo.

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Film & Music: From Mambo to Hiphop! @ Volta, near Westerpark, Friday, 20.30 - 01:00, €3.

A celebration of music and presentaion of the documentary "From Mambo to Hiphop", which explores music from the 50s and 60s in the Bronx.

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Saturday

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Party & Street: Opening of a tenth street on de 9 straatjes @ Hazenstraaat, Jordaan, 10.00 -18.00, FREE.

A celebration of a new street becoming part of the trendy 9 little streets in the Jordaan. Check out special events and take a glance at new members with more hip galleries, clothing stores, cafes, and even a dierensalon (dog beauty salon).

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Black Tie Party: Dress to Thrill @ Artis Zoo Conference Centre, Saturday, 20:00 - 02:00, price unknown.

The Bond Club was established in 2007, and is open to international people who are living in Amsterdam, as well as connecting with people from all around the globe. It is for sophisticated, sharp dressed, out-of-the-box thinking people that love to dance, socialise, network and just make new friends. This event is open to the public
with live entertainment from The New Swing Orchestra (10 piece band) and 1920’s dance show from The Cotton Club show girls, DJ “AM Stereo” will also be playing.

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Dance: Club Cut the Crap @ Cafe Wilhelmina, Saturday, 22.00, €5.

An event that concentrates more on quality music than the latest hype (crap) in music.
With new tunes and loads of old hits played by Djs Wiertz, Bobby Beige and Troy.

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Music: The Tunes @ Winston Kingdom, Saturday, 22.00, €5.

A folk 'n roll band from Amsterdam with fast, energetic songs and winner of the 2009 Amsterdam PopPrijs.

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Music: ROLF @ Skek, Saturday, 23.00, FREE.

An eight person band play a mix of ska, punk and pop in the cozy Skek.

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Sunday

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Film: Chinese silent film “Red Heroine” with live music @ Filmmuseum, Friday, 16.00, €10.80 English and Chinese subtitles.

Red Heroine (Hongxia), a 1929 silent film/martial arts production from China, with live music from Devil Music Ensemble from America with electric guitar, synthesizers, lap steel guitars, violins, a Chinese erhu and percussion.

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Film and diner: Cinemapasta @ OT301, Sunday, 16.00, €4, in Italian with English subtitles.

Enjoy two 1940s Italian classic films (Roma, citta’ aperta (1945) and Ladri di biciclette (1948) and a pasta dinner.

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Comedy: Comedy Train International Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Sunday, 20.30, €16.00, all shows in English.

English stand-up comedy with Kevin Bridges (UK) and John Gordillo (UK) in two separate sets, each lasting 45 minutes in total.


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Upcoming:

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Film: Stranger Festival @ Studio /K, October 13 - 17, FREE workshops, must register.

"Over 150 video-makers between the ages of 15 and 25 from across Europe will together improve their skills in video and storytelling. They will all take part in one of the professional-led StrangerAcademy workshops and show their work to an audience of experts and other video fans." - strangerfestival.com

Happenings and events in Amsterdam for the weekend of September 18 - 20

I just heard the weather guy say it will get down to seven degrees tonight!, is summer really already over?!? I am hoping that I can suck one more flip-flop day out of the month before sweater weather truly invades. Anyway, cold weather can't keep us from having a fabulous weekend.

As usual lots of films on the agenda including a documentary about Bob Dylan at the @ Rialto, Saturday and the Animation Film Festival. But Sunday looks to be the busiest as Autovrije Dag/ car free day allows us to take to the streets in many forms! - including yoga in the street, neighborhood parties, live music, electric car presentations and the unique ParkArt a creative art market on the Spuistraat. Whatever you find yourself doing, enjoy!

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Entire weekend:

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KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival @ various theaters – Krieterion, De Balie, De Uitkijk, Chiellerie, Friday – Sunday, various times, € 7,50/film, day passes also available, with a special kid program on Sunday.

KLIK! Is the third annual international animation festival celebrating animation and its amazing strides! Over 200 films, events and competition.

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Music 4 Your Eyes: film festival about music @ Melkweg, something everyday – end of September, various times, €6.

The 2nd year of the film festival exploring films about music and musicians.

This week: Continuing through the weekend the US film “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” (S. Gervasi 2008) about the Canadian metal band Anvil.
Friday and Saturday also check out the documentary “The Night James Brown Saved Boston” (D. Leaf USA 2006) about soul legend James Brown's concert in Boston the day of Martin Luther King Jr's death.

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West Beach Outdoor Film Festival @ Sloterplas in Sloterpark, final weekend, pre-program starts at 20.30 with films from the end exams of Film Academie students with the main film starting at 21.00, FREE.

This weekend: Friday : "Ali Zaoua" a film about street children in Morocco. And Saturday: "The Kite Runner" a film based on Khaled Hosseini's best selling novel, about life in Afghanistan at the fall of the Soviet Union and thus the rise of the Taliban.

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Last Session: live art performance, exposition, music @ Vlaams Cultuurhuis: de Brakke Grond, begins Friday – October 17th, various times, FREE opening events.

“a collective of eight international designers and artists based in Amsterdam that creates thematic and interdisciplinary fanzines since September 2007...[this] a special edition around the theme of Endism and is not only a hard copy publication, but also takes the form of an international group exhibition, performances, curated film screenings, and live bands.” - icpabackstage

Opening party Friday at 18.00, with the opening weekend release party to follow with cinema, bands and performances both Friday and Saturday from 20.00 – 01.00. On Saturday curator, Jan Van Woensel explains the curation of the exposition, in English.

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Magic Circus @ Zeeburg, De Eilanden, Levantplein, Friday – Sunday, everyday at 16.00, €10 - €15 depending on seats and age, for kids.

Check out a traditional live circus with a 2 hour show of magic and fun.

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Book market – Ramsj-terdam @ Posthoornkerk, Haarlemmerstraat, Friday 11.00 – 21.00 – Sunday 11.00 – 18.00, FREE to browse.

Ramsj-terdam implies new but cheap books.

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Friday

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Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 - 22, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart, stuff for older kids.

Get a special presentation about Alfred Stevens project (DE)-Constructing me by the designer Catta Donkersloot in which she shows three films and a tableau vivant. The Friday night continues online on www.vrijdagavond.wordpress.com: seven creative minds collaborate in (RE)-Constructing Stevens and explore in the blog how topical the various themes in the exhibition still are. This is to result in a visual product, such as film or a series of photographs. The end result will be presented on three evenings in January. The participants in the project are from different artistic disciplines including photography, video art and theater design
Then at 20.00 and 21.00 check out (DE)-Constructing me, where designer Catta Donkersloot (www.catta.nl), winner of the IAF for the most creative design of 2008 and photographer Lisa Kortenhorst (www.lisakortenhorst.com) prepare an installation inspired by themes in the exhibition on Alfred Stevens. The films deal with the search for an individual identity, the limitations of freedom through clothing, the evanescence of time and reality, and the perception of women in general.

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Deutsche Bierfesten @ de Nieuwe Anita, Friday, 20.00, €5.

A German beer party with long tables, beer, dj’s Menno and Japp, as well as dirndls, lederhosen and wurst!

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After the Wedding II: dance evening @ Café Pakhuis Wilhelmina, Friday, 22.00, FREE

A funk soul evening of good dancing.

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Saturday

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Leidseplein Live Clash of the coverbands @ Leidseplein, Saturday and continuing to Sunday (see Car Free Day below), 13.00 – 23.00, FREE.

Live cover bands and DJ's with music from the ‘70s to today.

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Film: “Don’t Look Back” @ Rialto, Saturday, 16.00, €8.

D.A. Pennebaker’s 1967 black and white film documents Bob Dylan's 1965 tour through England, with special guest Henk Hofstede fro the group the Nits, who introduce the film with some live tunes.

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Skek Third Anniversary Party @ Skek, Saturday, 20.00, FREE.

The birthday celebration of this eetcafe/late night music place with live music, djs, acts and party themes.

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Greyhound Blues Band @ Maloe Melo, Saturday, 22.00, €5.

Dutch band who has mastered playing the blues.

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Live band: Pint and We Fall @ Pacific Parc, Saturday, 23.00, FREE.

Live girl band from Finland playing electro pop and party and then a dj to follow

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Sunday

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Car Free Sunday @ basically everywhere inside the A10 ring in Amsterdam, Sunday, activities the entire day mostly from 10.00 – 17.00 but many activities running later into the evening, FREE, stuff for kids.
Lots of stuff going on throughout the city free from autos, the Gemeente officially lists over 40 events, but lots of neighborhoods are holding their own personal festivities on the streets and every stadsdeel has organized activities

Here are just a few suggestions:

1) swing by the Albert Cuyp in celebration of the nazomer (autumn) festival – with live music and events the entire day including free music at the Badcuyp, you can also check out “Electric Avenue” with a presentation of electric cars,

2) Leidseplein Live Clash of the cover bands, from 13.00 – 23.00,

3) De Hondejesfiets parade (dog bicycle parade), starts at 11.30 at the ANWB-office at Museumplein with parade starting at 12.00 making a tour to PC-Hooftstraat and ending up at the Vondelpark Openlucht theater with a program, goodie bags, drinks and snacks,

4) Sunday Afternoon Skate, organized by Friday Night Skate (the weekly skating tour in the city), this skate includes a live DJ skating along, stops for drinks and snacks and pure enjoyment on the streets. Begins at Sloterdijk at 12.00 ends 17.00,

5) Yoga on de Magere Brug, do yoga on the Amstel from 11.00 – 12.00, or perhaps you would rather belly dance at the belly dancing manifestation on the street at the corner of the Vrolikstraat/Eikenweg 66 in Oost, from 13.00 – 13.45,

6) Schoon Schip & Twist party celebrate the clean air day in Noord at the Kansweb/Combiwel Dock with sports, games, creative activities, pony riding, skateboard workshops, music and fun from 14.00 – 17.00,

7) Green City Oasis @ Frederiksplein, 13.00 – 21.00, a green oasis organized by GroenLinks (Dutch green party) with games for kids, live music, snacks and drinks,

8) Enjoy “soundtrack city”, you can download a Geluidswandeling/a soundtrack to your walk on de Amstel,

9) Tunnelfeest a party in Torontotunnel at the Weesperstraat/Mauritskade,

10) At the Dappermarkt hand-in your old electronics and then join in on giant street dance in Park de Meer from 12.00 – 17.00, a kunst (artistic) kickboxing training from 14.00 – 16.00 at Oosterpark, and the opening festival of Week van de Smaak/flavor (a food and sustainable market) in Oosterpark,

11) Check out ParkArt (listed below) a creative art market on the Spuistraat,

12) If you still don’t know what to do just go bike around or walk the open roads, you are certain to run into something.

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Kindermiddag /Kids afternoon @ Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Sunday, 12.00 – 18.00, €12.50, for kids 4 and older.

A concert, as well as activities throughout the building including demonstrations, workshops, arts and crafts, and a treasure hunt.

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ParkArt - the creative Sunday market @ Spuistraat 219/Wijdesteeg, Sunday, 13.00 – 22.00, FREE, stuff for kids.

Think art market, creative, music, funky space (street and a parking garage) = ParkArt with a huge market of stands, video installations, virtual graffiti, kid's arts and crafts, live music and surprises.

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Live Band: Lex Empress @ Blijburg, Sunday, 17.00 – 21.00, FREE.

A soul band with a Brazilian touch on the beach.

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Create and Resist @ OT301, Sunday, 20.30, €4.

A evening of social, cultural and political based documentaries preparing for the 24th and 25th of September- launching days for several Dutch campaigns for
Palestine. Baha from Palestine and Kristel, both involved with the Olive campaign on the West-bank, will talk about the current situation in Palestine and how you can help. And there after you can check out the film “Bilin my love” by Bilin Habibti

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Live band: TenTemPies @ Studio K, Sunday, 21.00, FREE.

TenTemPiés -exciting and innovative music with a mix of rock, reggae end Latin American folklore.

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Upcoming:

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Wonderland: dance and music for kids! @ OT301, Sunday September 27, starts at 16.00, 4 euros but kids FREE.

Wonderland is dance and music performance for/with kids.

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Happenings in Amsterdam the long weekend of September 11 - 13

For a few days this week I thought we might be on the way to real Indian summer, but then the glorious Dutch wind picked up and it all came to an end. That doesn't mean we can't enjoy these mild days in style. Check out Amsterdam's monuments this weekend when they open their doors for free.

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Entire Weekend

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Doctors without Borders: 25 years @ Oude Kerk, started September 8 continues until 13, €5 but free with Museumkaart.

A selection of photo reports about Artsen zonder Grenzen (Doctors without Borders). The exhibition invites visitors to step into the shoes of doctors in the field, getting an intimate view of their work.

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West Beach Outdoor Film Festival @ Sloterplas in Sloterpark, Thursday – Saturday, continuing the following two weekends, pre-program starts at 20.30 with films from the end exams of Film Academie students with the main film starting at 21.00, FREE.

A four weekend long open air film festival in Sloterparkbad.

This week: Thursday - “Studio West @ West Beach” – a selection of the best short films from young talaneted Amsterdammers aged 15-25.
Friday – the Turkish film “Hokkabaz”,
Saturday – Cohen Brother’s film – “No Country for old men”

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Music 4 Your Eyes: film festival about music @ Melkweg, something everyday – end of September, various times, €6.

The 2nd year of the film festival exploring films about music and musicians.

This week: Thursday the premier of “Who Killed Nancy” (A. Parker GB 2009) a film about a groupie of the Six Pistols found dead in the Chelsea Hotel.

Friday and Saturday: “Iron Maiden; Flight 666 (S. Dunn & S. McFadyen USA 2009) a film about the British metal band Iron Maiden. And “Arctic Monkeys Live at Apollo” (R. Ayoade UK 2008) a portrait of the British indie rock band in 2007.

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Amsterdam Fringe Festival @ various locations and times, starts Friday and continues into next weekend, €7.50 per show. With a 'language is no problem' page for shows and performances that do not require the Dutch language.

“The festival with the most varied contacts is spreading over the city with politically kinetic theatre, sweet-voiced punk, poetic rock violence, self-torturing quests for honesty, inside-out migration theatre, international gems and an uninhibited love. Featuring this year, not only performances from the Netherlands and Flanders but also from Japan, Germany, America, Spain, Croatia & England.” – from amsterdamfringefestival.nl

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Open Monumenten Dagen / open monument days , Saturday and Sunday, over 62 monuments in Amsterdam, various times, FREE, special events for kids.

Open Monument Day is a day for the public to enjoy the nation’s monuments (for FREE).

Check out the special activities in conjunction with day including a Carillon concert from the Oudekerkstoren (you can hear it from the street) at 16.00, and discussions and presentations about the monuments.

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Noorderparkfestival @ Noorderpark, Saturday 12.00 - 23.00 and Sunday 12.00 - 18.00, FREE, lots of stuff for kids.

A party full of live music, a circus, kids theater, art, cultural market, and smartlappen (Dutch songs).

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Elandsgracht Festival @ around Elandsgracht 45, Saturday from 18-00 – 24.00 and Sunday 13.00 – 23.00, FREE, kids welcome.

Neighborhood party with diverse activities, live Amsterdam volksmusic (folk music) and partying.

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Friday

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Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 - 22, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart, stuff for older kids.

DJ Daan modern starts spinning tunes at 18.30 and the Beufort Ensemble, a French classic music ensemble, takes the stage with a romantic program of Louis Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) - Petite Suite Gauloise, Emile Bernard (1843-1902) - Divertissement Op.36, Jean Françaix (1912-1997) - Sept Danses.

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Daisy Age @ Noorderlicht Café (Amsterdam Noord, NDSM-werf), Friday, 20.00 – 01.00, €6.

Daisy Age stands for Da Inner Sound Y’all, which presents playful, experimental, upbeat sounds with live soul, hip – hop, R&B, funk, and reggae. The party is outside if good weather and there is an all-night water taxis back to Central Station the entire night.

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Floating Worlds: Baars-Henneman and Michiyo Yagi @ Bimhuis, Friday, 20.30, €15.

"Floating Worlds" is a project combining traditional Japanese music and Dutch children’s songs

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Band: Horse Company @ Café Pakhuis Wilhelmina,Friday, 22.00, €7.50.

The Horse Company, a Dutch indie band, known for its “Own sweet time”

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Glitter Punk Party Live: Basardz of Glitter & X Offenders @ Maloe Melo, Friday, 22.00, €5.

Live punk and sparkly stuff, need I say more.

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Kiss Off Party @ OT301, Friday, 23.00, €5.

Electro, pop, pistol with live acts of the Shaved Monkeys as well as Shock and Awe.

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Freak show Dj’s Ted & 13 @ Pacific Parc, Friday, 23.00, FREE.

The first freak show from the Swiss-German punk band Bonapoarte.

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Saturday

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Draaiorgel (barrel organ) Festival 2009 @ Dam, Saturday, 10.00 – 17.00, FREE, of interest to kids.

The barrel organ, often confused with the calliope, can be seen most often on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam these days, with its usual accompaniment- the clanging change box (where the organist aka dude that puts the music in the organ asks for some small change in exchange for the delights of music). This weekend check out these organs in action, with a mixed group choir, het Zwanenkoor.

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Illusio @ Pakhuis de Zwijger, Saturday, 12.00 – 18.00, FREE.

Teller of the famous illusionists and television personalities Penn and Teller will present his show (in English) “the Beautiful Lie: A tale of the art, science, and psychology of magic”, his performance begins around 14.30. A public event closing off the NWO cognition program.

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Reggae On The Beach Festival @ Blijburg, Saturday, 12.00 – 03.00, €10.

EL Bongo presents the annual Reggae On The Beach Festival with a whoel day of music on three stages. Including: the Rebellions, Empress Black Omolo & I-Youth & Gideon Grounds, Rebel Jam, King Smo, and Jah Storm ft. I-Repeat

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Salsa dancing @ Beursplein, Saturday, 14.00 – 18.00, FREE.

Dancing workshops and demonstrations in the open air at Beursplein.

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Ear Massage Percussion Quartet @ Bimhuis, Saturday, 14.00, FREE.

Part of Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2009, Ear Massage is a percussion quartet of four Mexicans living in the Netherlands who won the second prize in Gaudeamus.

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DFM RTV International Benefit @ OT301, Saturday, 20.00, €8.

An evening of live music, dj's, visual and spoken word performances in a benefit to support DFM's independent, international community of web-casting artists worldwide.

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Teenage Kicks Of My Generation @ Winston Kingdom, Saturday, 21.00 – 05.00, €10.

The best surf, garage, beat and punk rock with live bands and djs.

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BalkanXpress @ de Badcuyp, Saturday, 22.00, €8.

The monthly Balkan and klezmer night with djs Pilot and Hoppa!Selector.

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Black & White latin Edition @ Club More Amor, Saturday, 22.00 – 05.00, €8.

Black and white salsa, merengue and latin house.

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Sixties Kasbah @ Maloe Melo, Saturday, 22.00, €5.

Live '60s bands.

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Armada Night @ Westerunie, Saturday, 0.00, €15.

A six hour long progressive house and energy trance with a tropical atmosphere.

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Sunday

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Kijk op de wijk @ Westergasterrein, Sunday, 13.00, FREE, stuff for kids.

Yearly neighborhood party with music, dance, sports, games.

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Bloem: end of the summer party @ ‘t Blauwe Theehuis, Sunday, 15.00 - 01.00, FREE.

A final goodbye to the summer with a party of live music and a live dog fashion show!

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Oyster Party @ Kompaszaal Loods 6, KNSM eiland, Sunday, 17.30, €17.50 includes welcome drink and oysters. Email: aanmelden@slowfood-amsterdam.nl for reservation.

A night to cherish oysters, check out short films about Hudson arriving in Manhattan (1953) and about oyster farms in de Oostersschelde in Zeeland from 1934. As well as a special message from the Slow Food Oyster party in NY and live jazz music.

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Suki Osman @ Skek, Sunday, 20.00, FREE.

Sing-song writer.

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Other stuff:

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English story time @ Openbaar Bibliotheek Amsterdam, every Tuesday, 11.30, FREE, reading is for infants and toddlers.

The American Women’s Club started this initiative at the public library with weekly readings.

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Bike routes/ fietstocht to check out the 90 million euros of investment in Groot Oost (the east part of the City including east of Central Station, Oost, and Zeeburg). The investments were made by the city, companies, EU subsidies. Check out the investments by bike.

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Happenings in Amsterdam for the weekend of August 28th - 30th

The summer is officially wrapping up, the vacations are over and things are getting busier on the streets; but not to fret as that is just when Amsterdam starts to jive! The next three months, before the darkness really sets in:(, are socially the busiest time of the year.

The Uitmarkt is the official beginning to all the fun, introducing the City to all that is to come during the 2008 - 2009 cultural season. But if you aren't ready to accept that summer is nearing its end there are still lots of reasons to stay out and enjoy with lots of outdoor film festivals, and my personal favorite a Pet Meet-and-Greet Day at Oosterpark on Sunday!

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Events

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Friday

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Uitmarkt @ various locations, starts Friday from 21.00 – 00.00 at the Dam – continues the entire weekend (11.00 – midnight) with performances and activities at 40 podiums, FREE, special activities for kids. Check out the official program for times and place.

Uitmarkt is the annual national opening of the cultural season. With “free samples/taste tests” of musical acts and performances to hit the stage over the next year. As well as a book market with stands from publishers and bookstores throughout the City selling discount books, posters, and advertising about upcoming events (kids books, too).

Lots of events to check out, I recommend: Matt Bianco – the internationally famous jazz master plays on Friday at 23.00 at the Dam; a presentation of wooden marionettes by Het Amsterdams Marionetten Theater Saturday and Sunday 13.00, a sing-along at the Dam on Sunday at 21.00, as well as various musical acts on the water.

Activities and shows for kids all over the City check out Uitmarkt Junior.

Why go? get a sneak preview of how you will be spending your winter and enjoy the FREE fun!

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Van Gogh Museum Avond @ Van Gogh Museum, Friday, 18.30 – 22.00, €12.50 entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.

DJ DaanModern, resident DJ of Pacific Parc, from 18.30 on plays a mix of steamy soul, nostalgia, exotic and natural modern jazzy tunes.

Candy Cash, a beloved new comer band from Paris with influences of electric, dubstep and trip hop music. Begins at 20.00.

Why go? Check out an up and coming band and some good ol' Van Gogh

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Westerparking @ Westergasfabriek, everyday, 14.00 – 23.00, open terrace.

The Cantina Mobile is back in the terrace of Pacific Parc with tunes, eats and fun.

Why go? a funky atmosphere to spend your afternoon.

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West Beach Outdoor Film Festival @ Sloterplas in Slotervaart, starts Friday ends the 19th of August with various showings throughout this period, pre-program starts at 20.30 with films from the end exams of Film Academie students with the main film starting at 21.00, FREE.

A four weekend long open air film festival in Sloterparkbad. This week the hit of 2007 “Alles is Liefde” on Friday, Saturday the adventure film “Into the Wild”.

Why go? check out the lovely Sloterpark and enjoy a free film.

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3 x Live @ Cafe Pakhuis Wilhelmina, Friday, 20.00, €5.

Rock ‘n’ roll delight, with three live acts.

Why go? three times the musical delight

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Outdoor film “Sita Sings the Blues”@ Hermitage Amsterdam, Friday, 22.00, FREE, in English with Dutch subtitles. Part of Uitmarkt.

Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. This Friday check out the 2008 film “Sita Sings the Blues”, an animation film by famous animator and cartoonist Nina Paley based on a Indian heldendicht (epic narrative poem).

Why go? enjoy the open air at new Hermitage

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Kick OFF Partij @ Club 8, Friday, 22.00 – 04.00, €7.50.

The summer is almost over and the new party season begins so Club 8 is making one big party to introduce their season of parties including rock, 80s, 90s, indie, punk pop, techno, etc...

Why go? if you can't decide what kind of music you want to jam to check out this mix of everything

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Saturday

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Voltt: loves summer music festival @ NDSM-werf, Saturday, 11.00 - 23.00, pre-sale €29.50/ticket.

A music festival in Noord with two stages of unique international acts, including Beat Pharmacy, Gaiser, Richie Hawtin, Paul Ritch Drumcode, Kabale UND Liebe.

Why go? squeeze in one more festival before the summers over.

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ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September, stuff for kids. This is the final weekend.

A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages, theater, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids! This Saturday Spinvis plays in the planetarium.

Why go? Check out Spinvis live!:)

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KISS party @ Blijburg, Saturday, 21.00 – late, €5.

The successful touring party KISS (a collective of artists, musicians, VJs and DJs) makes a stop at Blijburg with DJs: DIM, CLYDE, GIANNI, PHIL, PRINSJE POOTJE PIETJE PAPJE, FROUKJE POLA, BEAR GRYLLZ, ILLVESTER SOPHIE VOM S., and MADE IN JUNE.

Why go? Enjoy the warm nights with some wild beach fun

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A Dark Night of Light Cabaret @ de Nieuwe Anita, Saturday, 20.00, €7.50. In Dutch.

Comedy cabaret (in Dutch) with dj/vj after the show.

Why go? add some comedy to typical Saturday night

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Buitenbios /Outside theater film “Terra Sonâmbula” @ Het Ketelhuis, Westerpark, Saturday, starts when it is dark around 22.00, FREE. Final weekend.

A free open air presentation in the Westerpark. This Saturday check out the film “Terra Sonâmbula” (Sleepwalking Land) in conjunction with the project Africa in the Picture. A magic realist film from Mozambique about the effect of war.

Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park

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Lowlands festival live on the big screen @ Skek, Saturday, 22.00, FREE.

If you missed Lowlands you can see the recording on the big screen at Skek.

Why go? check out the highlights of the always sold-out Lowlands

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Sunday

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Pure market @ Park Frankendael, Watergraafsmeer, Sunday, 11.00 – 17.00, activities for kids.

A monthly tradition of lekker eten (good food) mostly organic, as well as other local, sustainable goods, and music. Also creative activities for the little ones.

Why go? check out the start of the new season and pick up some handmade fudge!

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CD and record market @ Nieuwmarkt, Saturday & Sunday, 09.00 – 18.00.

Why go? as you make your way to the many stages of Uitmarkt you can also pick up some tunes for the evening.

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Ella’s dieren ontmoetingsdag / pet meeting day @ Oosterpark, Sunday, 12.00 – 17.00, FREE, specifically for kids but all are welcome (even if you don't have a pet).

1st project from www.dezoektocht.eu a community building initiative. Ella’s dieren ontmoetings dag was suggested by eight-year-old Ella Vermey. She loves animals and wanted to meet and share her passion with others in the Dapperbuurt. Lots of activities for kids, animals and adults; including games, crafty corner, face painting, inflatable jumping castle, a dog trainer, a photo exhibition of the neighborhood animals, a dog-cat walk, pick-nicking, Djs, and food.

Why go? mingle with your dog

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Tactiel & "La Graine et Le Mulet" @ Tolhuistuin, Sunday, 20.00, unknown price.

The Pavadita Tango String Quartet and Flashmobcinema present "La Graine et le Mulet"- the price winning 2007 film about the ambitions, frustrations, courage, slothfulness (indolentie) of migrant families of North-African decent in Southern France.

Why go? make your way to Amsterdam Noord and check out the trendy Tolholtuin

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Winston Popprijs 2009 @ Winston Kingdom, Sunday, 20.00 – 23.00, €5.

The fourth round of Winston's 11th annual band competition for local talent.

Why go? check out the local talent

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Happenings and events in Amsterdam the weekend of August 14 - 16

I quickly complied this list of events for this weekend, sans music. I am not sure about the rest of you but I am in holiday mode, not that I am officially on holiday but rather that the time moves slowly these last days and I am enjoying this peace before a return to a busy City of work, work, work. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

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Hartjes Dagen @ Zeedijk and Nieuw Markt, Saturday – Sunday, FREE, various events but things happening the entire day, no specific events for kids but kids are welcome.

Now considered a modern folk festival Hartjes Dagen is a street party and festival said to originate from the the Middle Ages when fireworks would be shot off and people would take to the streets in a sort of carnival feeling with elaborate costums. Since 1997 it has become an annual festival for the Zeedijk to celebrate its beauty and diversity.

Why go? Street party = fun

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Droomfestival / dream festival @ Blijburg, Saturday and Sunday starts at 12.00 – til late in the night, €7/ during the day ticket, €11 for tickets after 17.00, some special events for kids.

A festival with three stages of music and djs, a “spiritual corner” with a dream tepee where you can make your own dream catcher, learn yoga techniques with your kids; a “wake-up tent” with Raja Yoga, meditation, and Vortex healing; a relaxing tent with chair massage, and aura reading; and a rainbow camper with a special exhibition; a Hippy Market with creative handmade goods; a Trailer Trash Camp with a gallery for artists, a tattoo truck, face painting, etc; also Capoeira performances.

Why go? Along with enjoying some beach time you can check out some music and get a glitter tattoo!:)

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Pluk de Nacht / outdoor film festival @ Stenen hoofd near Silodam (bus 48 from Centraal Station brings you directly to the festival), final weekend 'til August 15th, starts at dark 21.30ish, FREE (all the films are subtitled in English). The festival then continues next week to Studio K, Timorplein from August 18th – 22nd.

Annual outdoor film festival overlooking het IJ with nightly films, art exhibitions, bar and restaurant. With a short film before every headliner. This week- Friday: "Der Architekt" German, and Saturday: "Boogie" Romanian.

Why go? of all the wonderful film festivals in Amsterdam, this one is my favorite!

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Grachten Festival @ various locations, starts Saturday August 15 – 23, various prices, a different program everyday, with special events for kids.

The Grachten (canal) Festival is an annual festival celebrating classical music, architecture and the water, with more than 100 unique concerts for adults and kids in monuments, museums, sometimes even private houses in Amsterdam. There are also boat tours, guided architectural walking tours, music theater events, master classes, etc...

Why go? Enjoy live music on the canals

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Acoustic Brazil Festival @ De Roode Bioscoop, starts Sunday August 16 – 22, every evening 20.30, €12.50/ticket.

Live Brazilian music and film, with different performances every evening.

Why go? Check out an intimate concert

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De Parade @ Martin Luther Park, final weekend – August 16th, everyday 15.00 – 01.00 ('til 02.00 on Fridays and Saturdays), €7/ticket, kids under 12 FREE.

De Parade is a two month mobile theater and music festival that tours the Netherlands stopping in the four largest cities in the Randstad. A huge, packed line-up of events, check out daily program.

Why go? Certain to find a little something for everyone and the Parade is open everyday!

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Down Under film and activities @ Filmtheather, Prinsengracht 452, final weekend, various times, prices and activities until August 16, special events for kids.

Australian and New Zealand films (events every weekend, but films through the week). This weekend: “The Piano” (1993, winner of three Academy Awards and Palme d'Or) starts every evening at 19.00. Also on Saturday enjoy the final closing party of the festival (15 euros/ticket)with didgeridoo preformances, a wine tasting and lots of Down Under music.

Sunday for kids starting at 11.45 is a Down Under Kids Disco (a good excuse to boogie with the little ones) and the showing of the film “De reddertjes in Kangoeroeland” (only Dutch audio).

Why go? soak up a little Aussie history through film.

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Comedy Train International Summer Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Wednesday- Saturday. €12.50- €16.00, 20.30, all shows in English.

Two U.S. comedians, Dave Fulton and Rory Scovel perform in two separate sets, each lasting 45 minutes in total.


Why go? get your dose of comedy on a rainy night

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Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater), Friday - Sunday, various times see previous post for details, FREE, stuff for kids.

This weekend lots of music! Everything from music theater, jazz, cabaret to classical. Always a kids show on Saturday at 14.00.

Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...

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Just Friday

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Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.

DJ x-0-x spins tunes starting at 18.30.

Starting at 20.00 American voice artist, Jodi Gilbert, performs some tunes with a little twist of improv. Live piano and bas accompany her.

Why go? Check out some live tunes

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Outdoor screening of film “Juno” @ Filmmuseum, Friday, 21.30, €3.

Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. A critically acclaimed film about a hysterically sarcastic pregnant teenager from the suburbs of Minnesota, USA.

Why go? enjoy the open air and some honest laughs

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Re-opening (after summer holiday) party @ De Nieuwe Anita, Friday, 20.00, €6.

Bohemian-esque party for the reopening and improved Anita with the big wine box exhibition (during the last year people were asked to decorate wine boxes any way they liked and return them to be part a traveling exhibition. Live super funky jazz music, djs, tarot, movies and a cocktail bar.

Why go? check out the remake of de Nieuwe Anita and enjoy a cocktail

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Just Saturday

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ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September, stuff for kids.

A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages, theater, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids! This week a special presentation in the theater and the music of three different bands starting at 18.30.

Why go? Check out the fish and enjoy some tunes.

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Buitenbios /Outside theater@ Het Ketelhuis, Westerpark, every Saturday 'til August 22nd, starts when it is dark around 22.00, FREE.

A free open air presentation in the Westerpark. This Saturday check out showing of “You, the Living” a 95 minute screening of short films from all over the world

Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park

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Just Sunday

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Generations of Love Festival @ Strand West, Sunday, €32.50/ticket.

2nd annual beach party inspired by “Tolerance! Peace! Brotherhood! Togetherness!”, celebrating House music by brining together generations of artists and visitors. With four stages, food, drinks, party.

Why go? Who doesn't enjoy some peace, love and house music?!

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Gaasper Pleasure / dance event @ recreation area Gaasperplas Zuid, Saturday, FREE.

Free all-day dance event from 12.00 – 23.00 with minimal, house and techno djs. Your own drinks and food are not allowed.

Why go? Support a free dance festival just a short bike ride past Diemen.

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Agenda for Amsterdam July 29 - August 2

This weekend is guaranteed a success, as no matter where you travel in het Centrum you will be certain to find a party in celebration of Amsterdam Gay Pride!  This event deserves much more than just one small mention in this post, first and foremost because it is fabulous and second because there are literally hundreds of events going on that I couldn't possibly list them all here. Even if you don't want to be apart of the dancing or partying that Gay Pride has to offer there are lots of other events such as the open air film at the Nieuwmarkt or the Men's choir both on Thursday, plus there are over 15 galleries opening their doors with special exhibitions, and Artis is even getting in on the fun with a special showing of the zoo's gay couples.  

If Gay Pride doesn't tickle your fancy:), then check out the opening weekend of the traveling theater and music event the Parade at Martin Luther King Park.  With packed line-ups 'til the middle of August.  If you are still looking for stuff to do check out the previous post about what to do in Amsterdam zonder agenda (without an agenda).

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Entire long weekend

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Amsterdam Gay Pride @ various locations, everyday 'til Sunday, various prices and times, check out official agenda.

The opening party begins Thursday at the Homomonument at 18.00 – 01.00 with bands, speeches, and djs. Some street parties begin Thursday all over the City; but the majority of them really kick off on Friday from 18.00 on @ Reguliersdwarsstraat, Zeedijk, and Utrechtsestraat. Friday at the Homomonument is the “Drag Queen Olympics” at 19.00. And Saturday is the wonderful, the fabulous, the famous Gay Pride boat parade (the route).

Lots of things to do, and after looking over the agendas I could not possibly list everything here!:)  Instead I recommend that you take to the streets and enjoy Gay Pride! And check out the official agenda for more detailed info.

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Rainbow tour: animals do it too @ Artis, everyday during Gay Pride, 13.00 – 14.30, unknown price.

A special tour displaying homosexuality, transgender, and sexual changes in the animal kingdom.

Why go? Check out Amsterdam's the famous gay penguin couple

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De Parade @ Martin Luther Park, July 31 – August 16th, everyday 15.00 – 01.00 ('til 02.00 on Fridays and Saturdays) , €7/ticket, kids under 12 FREE.

De Parade is a two month mobile theater and music festival that tours the Netherlands stopping in the four largest cities in the Randstad. A huge, packed line-up of events, check out daily program.

Why go? Certain to find a little something for everyone, especially during these lazy days of summer when lots of other doors are closed!- the Parade is open!

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Down Under film and activities @ Filmtheather, Prinsengracht 452, various times, prices and activities until August 16, special events for kids.

Australian and New Zealand films (events every weekend, but films through the week). This week: Wednesday is the last showing of “Shine” (an Academy and Golden Globe winner for best male lead actor in 2008) at 19.00, Thursday – the following Wednesday the showing of the Aussie film “Ten Canoes” (winner of Cannes Jury Prize). Also on Saturday learn the Melbourne Shuffle dance through demonstration and workshops at 19.00 and then enjoy the film.

Sunday for kids starting at 11.45 is a Kiwi Kangaroo Kinder(kids)quiz, test your knowledge about Australia and New Zealand and have a chance to be crowned the kangaroo queen. Following the quiz is the film “De reddertjes in Kangoeroeland” (only Dutch audio). At 15.00 on Sunday is Autismevriendelijke voorstelling (Autism friendly showing) of the film.

Why go? soak up a little Aussie history through film.

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Comedy Train International Summer Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Wednesday- Saturday. €12.50- €16.00, 20.30, all shows in English.

Two North American comedians Sean Collins and Jamie Kilstein, perform in two separate sets, each lasting 45 minutes in total.


Why go? get your dose of comedy on a rainy night

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Just during the weekend

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Kwakoe @ Bijlmerpark, Zuid-Oost (metro stop Arena, then a short walk to the park), FREE, continues every weekend until the end of August, not specific activities for kids although a very colorful, musical, delicious place to visit. See previous post for more details.

Why go? This is a must do & you have a few weekends to figure out how to fit this festival, but really it should only take a sunny day to convince you to drop everything and head to Zuid-Oost and enjoy the chicken.

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Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater), Friday - Sunday, various times see previous post for details, FREE, stuff for kids.

This weekend stand-up comedy, classic and world music, something for everyone. Always a kids show on Saturday.

Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...

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Raw Rhythm Festival @ Westergasfabriek, Westerpark, Friday – Sunday, day pass €39.50, weekend pass €70.

A festival of a packed line-up of djs, artists, awesome raw sounds, including the “Jeugd van Tegenwoordig”. With a special edition of MTV's “Pimp My Ride”/bike during the festival.

Why go? Catch some interesting sounds at this multiple venue festival

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Wednesday

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The Loo & Bobby Kingsize @ Winston Kingdom, Wednesday, 21.00 - 03.00, €5.

Every Wednesday a different band, different theme, this week: Unadulterated raw rock 'n' roll (think AC/DC, G 'n' G & Cult).

Why go? Something unexpected for a Wednesday

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Thursday

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CD and Record Market @ Nieuwmarkt, Thursday and Friday, 9.00 – 18.00.

Why go? Pick up some new tunes

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Mannenkoor Manoeuvre @ Singelkerk, Thursday, 21.00, FREE.

Mens choir singing nontraditional choral tunes from Madonna, Amy Winehouse, George Michael, Kylie Minoque, etc...

Why go? Something a bit different from the usual lovely and boisterous street party festivities of Gay Pride.

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Pink Ladies on Stage @ OBA, 19:30-21:30, Thursday, €7.50, Dutch/English language mixed.

A rich cultural program for Lesbian Pride with a percussion group, tango, bands/singing groups, poetry, photo exhibition, live interviews, documentary films, “Lesbo-Encyclopedie: Quiz”.

Why go? celebrate Lesbian Pride

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Openair film: “Breakfast on Pluto” @ Nieuwmarkt, Thursday, 21.30, FREE.

Part of Amsterdam Gay Pride, first some music then the film.

Why go? Catch a film in between your street partying

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Hortus Festival / chamber music @ Huize Frankendael, Frankendael Park, Watergraafsmeer, every Thursday evening from July 17 - August 27th, 19.30, €20.

A different program of chamber music for every week in the historic Huize Frankendael. This week an Eastern night with guest from Tbilisi, Georgia.

Why go? enjoy the gardens and a trip just outside the Ringdijk.

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Friday

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Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.

Gay Pride special discussion given by Dr. Jaap Kooijman (professor of Media and Culture at Universiteit van Amsterdam) about the present queer theory of Amsterdam Gay Pride.

DJ DaanModern, resident DJ of Pacific Parc spins a mix of steamy soul, nostalgia, extoicism and jazz, starting at 18.30.

Mat Sweet, from the Britsih group Boduf Songs, plays his first cd live tonight- minimalistic, psychedelic, folk to neo-folk tunes. Starts at 20.00.

Why go? why not enjoy some live music will checking out Van Gogh's work.

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Den Tex @ Blijburg, Friday, 20.00, FREE.

Enjoy the warm sounds of Den Tex, and bring your dancing shoes for a night at Blijburg.

Why go? Check out the architectural wonderland of IJburg on your way to the beach

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Friday Night Skate: special Gay Pride edition @ begins at Vondelpark near Filmmuseum, 20.30, FREE but have to have your own skates/rollerblades.

Nearly weekly group skating event, with new routes every time.

Why go? do something go for your heart and fun!

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Outdoor screening silent film: “The General” @ Filmmuseum, Friday, 21.30, €3.

Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. Joseph Frank 'Buster' Keaton's 1927 film with Dutch titling. The General is a silent film comedy which takes place during the American Civil War. The scenario is based on the book 'The Great Locomotive Chase' by William Pittenger. The Filmmuseum has a restored copy with a new musical score from the Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi (Hana-bi, Spirited Away).


Why go? enjoy some silent humor

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Saturday

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ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September, stuff for kids.

A broad program with a little bit for everyone- 2 music stages, theater, a kinderboederij (petting zoo) and other creative activities for kids!

Why go? Check out the flamingos and enjoy some tunes.

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Buitenbios /Outside theater@ Het Ketelhuis/Westerpark, every Saturday 'til August 22nd, starts when it is dark around 22.00, FREE.

A free open air presentation in the Westerpark. This Saturday Belgian/French film “Le vélo de Ghislain Lambert”. NO English subtitles. Next Saturday playing the film “Juno”.

Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park

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Sunday

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Appelsap @ Oosterpark, Sunday, 12.00 – 22.00, FREE.

A hip-hop music festival. “To put it short, Appelsap is a party. But not just a party... Most famous because of the unique vibe and high quality of resident dj's such as SP, Edzon & Lil'Vic, in the last 8 years Appelsap evolved into being one of the best (according to the annual 'GoudenGreep-awards' THE best) Dutch hiphop-events.” - appelsap.net Including acts: Pharoahe Monch (US), Theophilus London (US), Zwart Licht & Boyz in the Hood (Hef, Crooks, Adonis);
Dj’s: Benji-B (UK), Lefto (BE), SP, Edzon, Lil’Vic, Danny de Funk & FS Green.

Why go? check out new hip-hop acts and enjoy some Surinamese food

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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.

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