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.
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06 August 2010
18 August 2009
What up in Amsterdam this week of August 19 - 23
Get outside!, as forecast predicts hot steamy weather, so go enjoy it!
Ongoing
Pluk de Nacht / outdoor film festival @ Studio K, final weekend finishes Saturday, films start at dark 21.30ish, FREE (all the films are subtitled in English).
Pluk de Nacht moves to Studio K for its final weekend. This week- Wednesday “Gaza/Sderot” France, Thursday “Shot Gun Stories” US, Friday “Ze Frank Retrospective” (short films), Saturday “Der Architekt” Germany.
Why go? check out the final weekend of this annual film festival
Pluk de Nacht moves to Studio K for its final weekend. This week- Wednesday “Gaza/Sderot” France, Thursday “Shot Gun Stories” US, Friday “Ze Frank Retrospective” (short films), Saturday “Der Architekt” Germany.
Why go? check out the final weekend of this annual film festival
Open air film given by Rialto @ Marie Heinekenplein in de Pijp, starts Wednesday – Saturday, films begin around 21.30, FREE.
Four unique films in the open air.
Why go? Check out film on your way out
Four unique films in the open air.
Why go? Check out film on your way out
Grachten Festival @ various locations, final, various prices, a different program everyday, with special events for kids at the kindergrachten festival.
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? This week enjoy live music at the Portuguese Synagogue and loads of special events for the 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? This week enjoy live music at the Portuguese Synagogue and loads of special events for the kids
Cross Over exposition @ Beeldentuin, Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek, opens Friday at 16.99 continues daily 'til 27 September,
Students from the art academies in the Netherlands present a special exhibition of art in public space. With installations, interventions and performances as well as a multi-functional pavilion.
Why go? something to check out on your bike ride
Students from the art academies in the Netherlands present a special exhibition of art in public space. With installations, interventions and performances as well as a multi-functional pavilion.
Why go? something to check out on your bike ride
International Comedy @ Comedy Theater in de Nes, Thursday – Saturday, 20.30 €12.50.
English comedy in the heart of Amsterdam.
Why go? Check out the last round of International comedy for the summer
English comedy in the heart of Amsterdam.
Why go? Check out the last round of International comedy for the summer
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, dance to classical music. Always a kids show on Saturday at 14.00.
Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...
This weekend lots of music! Everything from music theater, jazz, dance to classical music. Always a kids show on Saturday at 14.00.
Why go? every weekend until September enjoy different shows, theater, music, etc...
Friday
Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.
DJ Goldfinger, producer of the Russian Maxim Shaposhnikov music and soundtracks, spins some sets fitting the present theme Avant Garde starting at 18.30.
Greek pianist Ermis Theodorakis, well known for his spraakmakende (controversial) interpetaions of current day piano pieces, plays at 20.00.
Why go? Check out some live tunes
DJ Goldfinger, producer of the Russian Maxim Shaposhnikov music and soundtracks, spins some sets fitting the present theme Avant Garde starting at 18.30.
Greek pianist Ermis Theodorakis, well known for his spraakmakende (controversial) interpetaions of current day piano pieces, plays at 20.00.
Why go? Check out some live tunes
Outdoor screening of Alfred Hitchcock's film “Rear Windows” @ Filmmuseum, Friday, 21.30, €7, in English with Dutch subtitles.
Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. This Friday check out Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film with Grace Kelly.
Why go? enjoy the open air and some honest laughs
Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. This Friday check out Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film with Grace Kelly.
Why go? enjoy the open air and some honest laughs
Out on the Floor Live Party @ Maloe Melo, Friday, 23.00, €5.
SKA, northern soul and Brit pop party with three lives bands and djs.
Why go? check out this gezellige bar at its best- partying!
SKA, northern soul and Brit pop party with three lives bands and djs.
Why go? check out this gezellige bar at its best- partying!
Saturday
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 Saturday is Arabian night with belly dancing, and special music, also check out the behind the scenes action in the zoo kitchen and insect-rium.
Why go? Find out what the critters at the zoo get feed and enjoy some tunes.
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 is Arabian night with belly dancing, and special music, also check out the behind the scenes action in the zoo kitchen and insect-rium.
Why go? Find out what the critters at the zoo get feed and enjoy some tunes.
Highlands Party @ Blijburg, Saturday, 21.00 – late, €8.
Highlands Party is a reaction to the infamous annual music festival Lowlands. So if you couldn't get your dirty little paws on a ticket to Lowlands head of to Highlands to enjoy some tunes with live music, Djs.
Why go? Enjoy the warm nights with some wild beach fun
Highlands Party is a reaction to the infamous annual music festival Lowlands. So if you couldn't get your dirty little paws on a ticket to Lowlands head of to Highlands to enjoy some tunes with live music, Djs.
Why go? Enjoy the warm nights with some wild beach fun
Klik&Play party @ de Nieuwe Anita, Saturday, 20.00 – late, €6.
A colorful party with djs, audio visual shows and cartoons and bright drinks.
Why go? always a good party
A colorful party with djs, audio visual shows and cartoons and bright drinks.
Why go? always a good party
Buitenbios /Outside theater@ Het Ketelhuis, Westerpark, every Saturday 'til August 29nd, starts when it is dark around 22.00, FREE.
A free open air presentation in the Westerpark. This Saturday check out the Belgium film “Aanrijding in Moscou”, a romantic comedy and winner of the Semaine de la critique in Cannes.
Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park
A free open air presentation in the Westerpark. This Saturday check out the Belgium film “Aanrijding in Moscou”, a romantic comedy and winner of the Semaine de la critique in Cannes.
Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park
Sunday
Polder music @ Cafe restaurant Polder, Sunday, 14.00 – 21.00, FREE, stuff for the kids.
Diverse music in the garden of Polder with a "living jukebox". Also serves food with paella and stuff for the little ones.
Why go? make a trip to the new development in the east and the UvA's growing campus- the Science Park
Diverse music in the garden of Polder with a "living jukebox". Also serves food with paella and stuff for the little ones.
Why go? make a trip to the new development in the east and the UvA's growing campus- the Science Park
Africanhiphop.com & Friends (African Sundays) @ Tolhuistuin, Sunday, 19.00, unknown price.
A gathering of friends of Africanhiphop.com. with o.a. dj 360, documentary "10 years Africanhiphop.com: Amsterdam, Dakar & Kaapstad", and special guest. Africanhiphop.com is the most populate African music website with news, biographies, and radio programs.
Why go? make your way to Amsterdam Noord and check out the trendy Tolholtuin
A gathering of friends of Africanhiphop.com. with o.a. dj 360, documentary "10 years Africanhiphop.com: Amsterdam, Dakar & Kaapstad", and special guest. Africanhiphop.com is the most populate African music website with news, biographies, and radio programs.
Why go? make your way to Amsterdam Noord and check out the trendy Tolholtuin
Hofjes – en Plein Concerts @ Bakkerpleintje, in the heart of the Jordaan, Sunday, 15.00, FREE.
The Zanzaretta Quintet plays the strong dramatic music of Monteverdi, De Monte, Luzzaschi en Marenzio.
Why go? Check out the little squares of the city and enjoy some live music
The Zanzaretta Quintet plays the strong dramatic music of Monteverdi, De Monte, Luzzaschi en Marenzio.
Why go? Check out the little squares of the city and enjoy some live music
Hortus Festival / chamber music @ Huize Frankendael, Frankendael Park, Watergraafsmeer, every Sunday evening til August 30th, 19.30, €20.
A different program of chamber music for every week in the historic Huize Frankendael. This Sunday, “The merry dream is ending” with pianoduo Van Veen playing the Symphony van Debussy
Why go? Check out the gardens of Huize Frankendael and enjoy the symphony music
A different program of chamber music for every week in the historic Huize Frankendael. This Sunday, “The merry dream is ending” with pianoduo Van Veen playing the Symphony van Debussy
Why go? Check out the gardens of Huize Frankendael and enjoy the symphony music
14 August 2009
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.
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.
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
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.
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!:)
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.
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...
Live Brazilian music and film, with different performances every evening.
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.
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).
Two U.S. comedians, Dave Fulton and Rory Scovel perform in two separate sets, each lasting 45 minutes in total.
This weekend lots of music! Everything from music theater, jazz, cabaret to classical. Always a kids show on Saturday at 14.00.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Grachten Festival @ various locations, starts Saturday August 15 – 23, various prices, a different program everyday, with special events for kids.
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
Acoustic Brazil Festival @ De Roode Bioscoop, starts Sunday August 16 – 22, every evening 20.30, €12.50/ticket.
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
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 @ 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!
Down Under film and activities @ Filmtheather, Prinsengracht 452, final weekend, various times, prices and activities until August 16, special events for kids.
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.
Comedy Train International Summer Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Wednesday- Saturday. €12.50- €16.00, 20.30, all shows in English.
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
Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater), Friday - Sunday, various times see previous post for details, FREE, stuff for kids.
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...
Just Friday
Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.
Just Friday
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.
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
Re-opening (after summer holiday) party @ De Nieuwe Anita, Friday, 20.00, €6.
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
Just Saturday
ZOOmeravond /summer night @ Artis (the zoo), various programs, 18.30 - 22.00, price of zoo, every Saturday until September, stuff for kids.
Just Saturday
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.
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
Buitenbios /Outside theater@ Het Ketelhuis, Westerpark, every Saturday 'til August 22nd, starts when it is dark around 22.00, FREE.
Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park
Just Sunday
Generations of Love Festival @ Strand West, Sunday, €32.50/ticket.
Just Sunday
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?!
Outside Amsterdam:
Gaasper Pleasure / dance event @ recreation area Gaasperplas Zuid, Saturday, FREE.
Outside Amsterdam:
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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05 August 2009
Happenings in Amsterdam for August 5th - 9th
Awesome weather seems to have finally made its way to
As always send your comments, as I love hearing what you are doing in
Everyday:
Pluk de Nacht / outdoor film festival @ Stenen hoofd near Silodam (bus 48 from Centraal Station brings you directly to the festival), August 6 - 15th, starts at dark 21.30ish, FREE (all the films are subtitled in English).
Annual outdoor film festival overlooking het IJ with nightly films, art exhibitions, bar and restaurant. With a short film before every headliner. This week- Thursday: "Autumn Ball" Estonian, Friday: "Sophiiiie" German, Saturday: "Louis-Michel" France, Sunday: a bunch of short films "Ze Frank Retrospectief".
Why go? of all the wonderful film festivals in Amsterdam, this one is my favorite! They always deliver unique films as well as some other tricks!:0 I suggest bringing your own blanket, but not your own booze - support the festival.
Zandkastelen / build your own sand castle @ Krugerplein, Transvaalbuurt, Oost, everyday from 10.00 – 16.00, ‘til August 14th, for kids.
For kids to learn how to make sand castles and watch the pros make a giant castle.
Why go? Don’t have time to run to the beach? play in the sand on your way through the city.
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
Why go? Certain to find a little something for everyone and the Parade is open everyday!
Down Under film and activities @ Filmtheather, Prinsengracht 452, various times, prices and activities until August 16, special events for kids.
Australian and
Sunday for kids starting at 11.45 is an Aboriginal art workshop and the showing of the film “De reddertjes in Kangoeroeland” (only Dutch audio).
Why go? soak up a little Aussie history through film.
Comedy Train International Summer Festival @ Toomler (near the Hilton) Wednesday- Saturday. €12.50- €16.00, 20.30, all shows in English.
One
Why go? get your dose of comedy on a rainy night
Just during the weekend
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.
Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater), Friday - Sunday, various times see previous post for details, FREE, stuff for kids.
This weekend dance, theater, and 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...
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 Het Nederlands Saxofoon Kwartet.
Why go? Check out the gardens of Huize Frankendael and some smooth music
Friday
Van Gogh Museum Avond @ the Van Gogh Museum, Friday 18.30 – 22.00, entrée to museum, but free with Museumkaart.
DJ Dirkson starts spinning tunes and visual backups at 18.30.
A guided tour at 19.30 given by assistant Conservator Fleur Roos Rosa de Varvalho of the exhibition Odilon Redon and Emile Bernard. Masterwork from the collection of Andries Bonger.
At 20.00 Nina Targan Mouravi / Gerard Bouwhuis present a look at Russian avant-garde poetry from the ‘20s, with piano (Dutch and Russian spoken) Check out www.russischepoezie.nl.
Why go? why not enjoy some live music will checking out Van Gogh's work.
Outdoor screening film “Fados” @ Filmmuseum, Friday, 21.30, €3.
Part of the Filmmuseum's weekly (every Friday evening) outdoor film screenings – Sunsets. Portugees film with Dutch subtitles. A musical documentary by filmmaker Carlos Saura about the rich history of fado music..
Why go? enjoy the open air and some musical history
Elvis & the Burger Kings @ Maloe Melo, Friday, 22.00, €5.
100% rock ‘n’ roll.
Why go? check out Elvis at this gezellige bar.
Saturday
Dutch Homeless Cup @ Dam, Saturday, 10.00 – 19.00, FREE.
The annual football/soccer tournament for homeless in the center of the City.
Why go? If you like sports check out some amateurs and support the national awareness of homeless campaign
Salsa dancing @ Beursplein, Saturday, 14.00 – 18.00, FREE.
Salsa dance workshops and demonstrations on the square.
Why go? Salsa dancing in the open air
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 Gooseberry.
Why go? Check out the fish and enjoy some tunes.
Au10tique @ Blijburg, Saturday, 21.00, €5.
This music event is advertised as “let the freaks come out and play!” with deep soul, house, fire spinner, cotton candy, and juggler.
Why go? Enjoy the expected warm weekend with some wild beach fun
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 the critically acclaimed film “Juno”. About a hysterically sarcastic pregnant teenager from the suburbs of
Why go? good excuse to stay out late in the park
The Blog Parties @ Winston Kingdom, Saturday, 22.00 - 04.00, €7.
The sounds of music blogs with Dead Pixels, Dans Le Rock and Blokgolf.
Why go? check out what everyone is blogging about
Sunday
Kunstkoopzondag / Art market @ Tolhuistuinen, Amsterdam Noord, Sunday, 13.00 – 19.00, FREE.
Koopzondag as you may know is what the Dutch say for when stores are allowed to be open on particular Sundays (usually Sundays before or leading up to holidays). In this case you will find a market of twenty kramen (stands) with hand-made work, some high end, adventurous design, etc… With live music and lekker hapjes (yummy snacks). Plus a presentation from the traveling expo the Fringe Theater Festival.
Why go? Think last winters artmarkt on the Spui = fun and funky
Hofjes - en Pleinconcerts / classic music in the open air @ Ruijpenhofje (in de Jordaan), Sunday, 15.00, FREE.
Live music with a mix of dixieland, fado, and smartlap.
Why go? check out some live music in the square of a previous retirement home for women built in 1747.
Festivals
Solar Festival @ Roermond, in
A musical cross-over event with electro trash, 80s hits, Balkan tunes, hip hop – a mix of it all.
Why go? A outdoor festival fitting our lovely early August weather
Loveland @ Sloterpark, Saturday, €55.
Seven stages of music with part of ticket fees going to support cancer research.
Why go? Chill with the other hippie de hips at this annual festival
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