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  1. Event Discuss Isabel Allende at Nederlandstalige Boekenclub 4

    Readers aged twenty to forty gather to discuss Isabel Allende's De Japanse minnaar in Dutch, no membership required.

    15 September 2026

  2. Event Twelve-hour daytime club party featuring Cinnaman and Moody Mehran

    Rotating house and electronic DJs take over the decks from late morning straight through until late evening.

    15 September 2026

  3. Event Free evening gallery tours, workshops and drinks during Stad naar het museum

    Galleries open after hours with drop-in creative workshops, curator talks, and live musical performances throughout the exhibition halls.

    15 September 2026

  4. Event Watch Er was weer Assepoester at Bibliotheek Loosduinen

    Theatergroep THINK stages a half-hour comic sequel to Cinderella filled with slapstick and songs for ages five and up.

    15 September 2026

  5. Event Breakdance, DJing and rap sessions for kids at Festival De Betovering

    Hour-long taster sessions introduce five- to twelve-year-olds to graffiti art, turntable mixing, rap, and floor moves.

    15 September 2026

  6. Event Wordless dance and installation show Wonder for toddlers

    A word-free staging of dance and physical theatre designed specially for toddlers and their accompanying adults.

    15 September 2026

  7. Event Plenary debates at the JONG21 Congres

    Delegates gather following the general members' meeting for topical breakout discussions and political debate across the afternoon.

    15 September 2026

  8. Event Sandokan Reünie brings back vintage disco

    DJs spin dance tracks from the 1970s and 1980s in tribute to the lost Scheveningen club.

    15 September 2026

  9. Event Antony Hermus conducts a free lunchtime orchestral preview

    Half an hour of live orchestral music in the main concert hall, giving a daytime taste of weekend programmes.

    15 September 2026

  10. Event Screenings by local directors at The Hague Film Festival

    An evening showcase devoted to recent film and video works created by independent directors across the local area.

    15 September 2026

  11. Event POPcafé Local Heroes showcase at Theater Ludens

    Local music school players step up to the stage for a casual Sunday afternoon live pop showcase.

    15 September 2026

  12. Event Amare hosts Bad Jewellery Club airfryer sculpting

    Shape quick clay jewellery and miniature snacks that bake inside an airfryer before you paint them.

    15 September 2026

  13. Event Mixed-media art studio for children at Art-S-Cool: Spot aan!

    Children illustrate and craft their own stories with paint and mixed media alongside a professional working artist.

    15 September 2026

  14. Event Drop in with your craft projects at Escamp

    Bring along your own yarn, diamond painting, or mandalas to work quietly alongside other neighborhood crafters.

    15 September 2026

  15. Event Parish Gaynight club party with Sandrien and Lupe

    DJs Sandrien, Lupe, Siquiche, and Younick share the decks for a late-night queer club gathering.

    15 September 2026

  16. Event International Mineralen Beurs at De Broodfabriek

    Browse stalls of raw minerals, cut gemstones, fossils, and handcrafted jewelry brought together by dealers from around the globe.

    15 September 2026

  17. Event A shared desk day at Scope Workspace for local filmmakers

    Local screen creatives take a shared desk in Studio B to finish projects, drink coffee, and swap feedback.

    15 September 2026

  18. Event Onias Landveld unpacks single fatherhood in Papa zonder handleiding

    A solo theatre set about modern co-parenting, managing toddler tantrums alone, and trying to date again.

    15 September 2026

  19. Event Hands-on artificial intelligence basics at Ontdek AI

    Students guide you through prompt drafting, generating images, and spotting deepfakes on your own screen in Segbroek.

    15 September 2026

  20. Event Islamic applied art selected by author Kamalia Talhaoui

    Historical calligraphy, celestial motifs, and a mosque lamp meet personal reflections on identity, curated by a local author.

    15 September 2026