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  1. Event Nederlands Kamerkoor sings Daniel-Lesur and Rob Zuidam

    Choral works based on the Song of Songs, joined by cello, percussion, and a complimentary intermission drink.

    16 September 2026

  2. Event Reflective writing and attentive listening at Schrijftafel

    Guided pen exercises focus on self-insight, welcoming anyone curious to write without needing any past experience.

    16 September 2026

  3. Event Master milk foam inside a vintage Citroën coffee truck

    A three-hour evening session teaches foam pouring techniques directly behind the espresso machine in Kijkduin's covered food court.

    16 September 2026

  4. Event Catch the Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival try-out tournee

    Six festival semi-finalists test fresh comedy material and staging under director Laurens Krispijn de Boer before the finals.

    16 September 2026

  5. Event Shared desks and joint lunch at CrossGov Monthly Meetup

    Civil servants, coders, and startup teams share desks for the day to collaborate on public-sector digital projects.

    16 September 2026

  6. Event René van Meurs brings Noodzakelijk kwaad to Diligentia

    Dutch stand-up and storytelling fill the historic hall, with cloakroom access and an intermission drink included in admission.

    16 September 2026

  7. Event Amar entre Culturas book launch and discussion on expat life

    Karina Damen Herrera explores culture shock, mixed relationships, and emotional settlement challenges faced by Spanish speakers abroad.

    16 September 2026

  8. Event Spoken word, writing workshops, and open mic at Young Adult Podium

    Teenagers gather for rap sessions, storytelling exercises, author interviews, and an open floor to share original writing.

    16 September 2026

  9. Event Special summer tour of Flora Mundi with KB curators

    Historical botanic collections and closed national library stacks open up alongside early non-European plant books.

    16 September 2026

  10. Event Gentle salsa, bachata, and merengue steps with Oye Salsa

    Older dancers learn basic partner footwork with rotating pairs, needing zero prior dance background to step in.

    16 September 2026

  11. Event Trace local film heritage on a Filmwandeling door Haagse Hout

    A two-hour guided stroll through Haagse Bos visiting old studio sites, director backdrops, and Bezuidenhout film history.

    16 September 2026

  12. Event Beyond The Ball, a Baroque-wave musical on Julie d’Aubigny

    Collectief Aqueerius stages a seventy-minute musical chronicling the flamboyant life of seventeenth-century French opera singer Julie d’Aubigny.

    16 September 2026

  13. Event Nightly Algerabrug closure diverts regional bus routes via waterbus

    Overnight travelers detour using free shuttle buses and riverboats while road closures alter standard Krimpen bus lines.

    16 September 2026

  14. Event Contact Beyond Contact deepens improvisational movement at Scene Unity

    Three linked sessions blend yoga, qi gong, and authentic movement, welcoming newcomers ready to commit to the full series.

    16 September 2026

  15. Event Quiet study space and hot drinks for secondary students

    Teens get dedicated tables, power outlets, and free hot chocolate for quiet afternoon study sessions without signing up.

    16 September 2026

  16. Event Inside look at NGO DEI for Just Peace Open Day

    Staff open their doors in English to walk visitors through their daily work on justice and peace.

    16 September 2026

  17. Event The HALO Trust on humanitarian mine clearance

    The Hague team screens documentary field footage and answers questions in person about landmine clearance around the globe.

    16 September 2026

  18. Event Visit Human Security Collective during Just Peace Open Day

    An open-door morning held in English introduces the organisation's work as part of the broader hub programme.

    16 September 2026

  19. Event Chamber quintets and nonets at Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Musicians discuss the programme in an introductory session before tackling Schumann, Mendelssohn, and a modern nonet by Mustonen.

    16 September 2026

  20. Event Inside the International Esperanto-Institute for Just Peace Open Day

    Staff welcome visitors in English for an informal look behind the scenes during the citywide peace programme.

    16 September 2026