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  1. Event A 45-minute guided tour of the temporary Senate building

    ProDemos guides groups of up to fifteen through the former Supreme Court building on Kazernestraat.

    16 September 2026

  2. Event Paint your own traditional Delft Blue tile

    You brush black paint onto ceramics inside the factory, which later bakes into classic blue and arrives by post.

    16 September 2026

  3. Event Late-evening film screening with ZEND Filmavond White Cube

    An evening of film and collective discussion running across four hours through midnight.

    16 September 2026

  4. Event Neighbourhood stories and warm soup in Scheveningen

    Local residents interview each other about coastal belonging before opening the floor to memories over a communal bowl.

    16 September 2026

  5. Event Harbourside dining and Dutch pop at Lunch with the stars

    Enjoy an à la carte seafood lunch in Scheveningen while popular Dutch singers perform live.

    16 September 2026

  6. Event Tasting multi-ethnic dishes on the iLocal Premium Food Tour

    Three savoury stops through the Schilderswijk with a local guide, starting with a mocktail at The Social Hub.

    16 September 2026

  7. Event Day sailing onto the North Sea aboard Clipper Stad Amsterdam

    Six hours out on open water from Scheveningen harbor, with the option to haul rigging alongside the crew.

    16 September 2026

  8. Event Taste of Georgia wine and snacks afternoon

    Three hours of regional wines, traditional appetisers, and cultural conversation hosted by ARThungryGANG and Cellar Atlas.

    16 September 2026

  9. Event Historical herb crafting in Bibliotheek Mariahoeve

    Participants mix herbal tea, blend seasoned salt, and prepare a soothing salve using recipes from ancient and medieval traditions.

    16 September 2026

  10. Event Architectural walking tour of the Notenbuurt

    Ninety minutes tracing 1930s social housing, New Hague School facades, and shared community gardens on foot.

    16 September 2026

  11. Event Wine Meets Art: canvas painting alongside three tastings

    Three wines to sip while an instructor guides you through painting your own canvas bottle still life.

    16 September 2026

  12. Event Live screen printing onto your belongings at Museum Night

    Artist Laura Snijders prints graphic motifs onto tote bags, lighters, notebooks, or directly onto skin.

    16 September 2026

  13. Event Self-reflection workshop Wat als we het oneens zijn?

    Two hours spent examining disagreements and personal reactions in an interactive evening run by De Kwekerij.

    16 September 2026

  14. Event Queerness before Slavery: Panels and kora music

    Keynotes, panel discussions on historical emancipation, and live kora playing unpick queer history before and during colonial times.

    16 September 2026

  15. Event Vladimir Ivkovic and Intergalactic Gary play back-to-back at PIP

    An all-night electronic session shared between two underground selectors.

    16 September 2026

  16. Event Electro and techno all night at Nooduitgang X Bio Rhythm

    Six hours of club music featuring seasoned underground staples including Hague legend I-F and Chicago producer Hieroglyphic Being.

    16 September 2026

  17. Event All-night electronic sets across PIP Den Haag

    A late club session running until morning with nine acts across the venue, featuring live sets and back-to-back DJ pairings.

    16 September 2026

  18. Event Free cardiovascular screening at Segbroek library Hartcheckpunt

    Walk in for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose readings within fifteen minutes, plus practical advice on diet and exercise.

    16 September 2026

  19. Event Shared desks for regional filmmakers at Scope Workspace

    A quiet desk in Studio B comes with hot drinks and an on-site facilitator for peer feedback.

    16 September 2026

  20. Event Neighbourhood coffee morning at Coffee & Connect

    An informal hour with hot drinks, sweet treats, and unstructured conversation meant for meeting people living nearby.

    16 September 2026