Pluk de Nacht, outdoor film festival

The best film festival of the year- Pluk de Nacht (loosely translated to: take the night, literally pick the night), August 5 - 15, starts at dark, FREE!

Every evening a new film, some art, a disco, food and beers on het IJ.  Check out the lastest fave o nteh net- Winnebago Man Friday August 13th.

live tunes on the Museumplein May 21st

Music: Tabor @ Museumplein, May 21st, 14.00, FREE.

Traditional Eastern European Sinti and Roma songs.

Amsterdam Noord/Zuid Lijn Uitkijkpunt

Did you know you can get a glimpse into the underbelly of the controversial Noord/Zuid Lijn? Every Tuesday - Sunday from 13.00 - 18.00 Uitkijkpunt Rokin (lookout point on the Rokin) is open for your viewing pleasure.

The lookout point is easy to find - near tram stop Spui on the Rokin a large piece of lighted scaffolding emerges from the bowels of the City. There is a small gated entrance gate with a security guy to monitor you:). It is a free self-guided tour of a finished building pit which will one day, possibly, be the home of a new metro. The tour includes pictures, history, and of course the view of the actual site.

For more info about the Noord/Zuid Lijn check out the official site.

Amsterdam Happenings for July 8 - 12

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Kwakoe Festival, Bijlmerpark, Zuid-Oost Amsterdam

Kwakoe @ Bijlmerpark, Zuid-Oost (metro stop Amsterdams Poort, then a short walk to the park), FREE, starts this weekend and continues every weekend until the August, not specific activities for kids although a very colorful, musical, delicious place to visit.

This is a must do, especially if you are a food lover!  Kwakoe is the annual summer festival, often referred to as a multi-cultural festival- namely celebrating Surinamese and African traditions - food, music, activities, stands and fun.  In the middle of the festival is a football field where you can watch various teams compete while enjoying a Djogo beer, delicious bbq and music.  

Why go? You have eight 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.

Critical Mass event Amsterdam

According to Indy Media News, NL there will be Critical Mass demonstration on Saturday the 4th of July in Amsterdam! 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.