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Huiskamer Danspaleis retro music afternoon for seniors
A vintage disc jockey spins classic records for ninety minutes of dancing and reminiscing in Segbroek.
15 September 2026
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Free biography writing workshop at Centrale Bibliotheek
Barbara van den Berg leads hands-on writing exercises and practical prompts focused on drafting personal histories.
15 September 2026
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Haags Gemeentearchief poster display explores videocollective Meatball
Archival posters trace the grassroots video crew who documented local protests and neighborhood life with portable cameras.
15 September 2026
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Opening afternoon for Vera Whistler’s Unica exhibition
Former theater dancer and choreographer Vera Whistler reveals her latest visual work, opened alongside artist Ingrid Rollema.
15 September 2026
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Wina Ricardo brings Wina’s Wereld to PePijn
Personal memories and sharp observations meet in a full-length Dutch cabaret debut from the 2025 Kleinkunst winner.
15 September 2026
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Live music and a Joke van Leeuwen story at Nationale Voorleeslunch
Seniors gather over coffee and lunch while a local school student reads a newly commissioned story aloud.
15 September 2026
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Free lunch and a surprise concert at Nationale Voorleeslunch
Neighbours aged fifty-five and over sit down together for a short story, a midday meal, and live music.
15 September 2026
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HIP lezing explains the medieval lion bones of the Buitenhof
Municipal archaeologists explain how excavators uncovered medieval lion bones and what the counts of Holland kept in town.
15 September 2026
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Multi-instrumental cabaret in Diederick Ensink’s Iets Te Vieren?!
One performer juggles violins, flute, and drums to question whether everyday life still warrants throwing a party.
15 September 2026
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Decorate glassware with paint at cocktail bar Bonobo
Two illustrators supply paints, brushes, and a blank cocktail glass while you work through a drink.
15 September 2026
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Greg Shapiro brings KING ME to Theater PePijn
Expect political satire, personal storytelling, and Trump-style improvisation, delivered mostly in English with touches of Dutch.
15 September 2026
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Structured prompts with new people at Good Place Café
Small tables work through guided prompts exploring home, belonging, and everyday life in a relaxed coffee shop setting.
15 September 2026
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Pub conversation with Follow the Money journalist Eric Smit
Grab a brewery seat for an informal discussion on tracing corporate money flows, social responsibility, and modern dissent.
15 September 2026
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Greg Shapiro performs his solo show King Me
Bilingual American-Dutch stand-up blends storytelling with improvised political satire ahead of the upcoming United States midterm elections.
15 September 2026
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Polish stand-up with Aleksandra Radomska
An evening of solo stand-up spoken entirely in Polish, drawing on personal self-improvement experiences since her 2021 stage debut.
15 September 2026
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Haagse Nieuwe @CineKomma private film screening
Local directors present their short cinema projects followed by an informal discussion behind closed doors.
15 September 2026
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by La Chapelle Sauvage
An acoustic ensemble reinterprets Joe Hisaishi's film scores for animated classics like Spirited Away in the Lutheran church.
15 September 2026
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Vinyasa yoga overlooking the North Sea dunes
Bring your mat for morning vinyasa overlooking the sea, followed by time to browse the sculpture galleries.
15 September 2026
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Matu Miranda presents APUAMA on acoustic guitar
An intimate Brazilian acoustic set blending original songs from his second album with improvisational classics.
15 September 2026
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Songs and observational comedy in Selma Visscher’s Trekvogel
Comedian Selma Visscher works through everyday details using an energetic blend of sharp stand-up jokes and songs.
15 September 2026
