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  1. Event Moluccan migration discussed through shared family histories

    Audience members examine collective trauma, identity, and healing alongside Leiden academic Gerlov van Engelenhoven during morning hours.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Local apothecary history traced by city archivist

    Historian Raymund Schütz tracks how medieval guild trades evolved into modern pharmaceutical practices across four centuries.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Generational memory and healing after Moluccan migration

    University lecturer Gerlov van Engelenhoven hosts an audience conversation examining collective memory, identity, and apologies across generations.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event PIP Humanoid Halloween runs until daybreak

    Costumed clubbers gather for an all-night electronic party themed around cybernetic transformations at the Binckhorst venue.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event All-night costume clubbing at PIP Halloween

    DJs run across eight hours until dawn at the venue's tenth anniversary edition of the dress-up party.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Gerlov van Engelenhoven examines 75 years of Moluccan migration

    An interactive talk addressing community trauma, healing and the recent apologies made to families arriving since 1951.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Interactive discussion on Moluccan migration, memory and healing

    Gerlov van Engelenhoven examines forced migration across generations, identity and official apologies given to the Moluccan community.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Senior musicians play four decades of covers at Rockodonts

    Musicians over sixty take the stage for a monthly showcase of classic rock running up to the millennium.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event De Grootste Feestelijke Finale wraps festival week in the foyer

    Twelve young performers stage a free celebration show created by Theaterschool Rabarber for children aged four and up.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Dag Poes brings missing-cat songs to De Betovering

    Three friends search for a missing pet in a musical theater production for ages four and up.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event An hour of live harp music in the chapel

    A quiet one-hour concert organized by Isabel, suitable for listeners of any age.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event An afternoon solo harp recital by Isabel

    A calm, one-hour acoustic set suitable for all ages, played inside the quiet brick interior of a chapel.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Creative pastry styling at Cake & Canvas

    Design your own edible canvas using moodboards, icing, and tools, served alongside savoury snacks and a mocktail.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Palette knives and frosting at Cake & Canvas

    Design your own edible canvas using moodboards, icing, and tools, served alongside savoury snacks and a mocktail.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Studio tales and acoustic tracks with Yorick van Norden

    Behind-the-scenes recording lore from Abbey Road Studios paired with original songs and covers of Beatles and Pink Floyd tracks.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Lia van Bekhoven on decades covering British life

    A long-time foreign correspondent shares stories covering British politics, peace negotiations, royal scandals, and daily life in London.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Pre-marriage discussions with Deeper Conviction Movement

    Couples examine shared expectations, communication, personal growth, and faith before stepping into marriage together.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Preparing for marriage at Deeper Conviction’s seminar

    Couples examine shared expectations, communication, personal growth, and faith before stepping into marriage together.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event A Celebration of George Michael by Rob Lamberti

    Backing players from the original touring band join this tribute covering solo hits and early Wham! pop anthems.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Guided Dhammakaya meditation and Buddhist talk on Beeklaan

    Beginners sit together for guided stillness followed by an informal talk and question session exploring realistic optimism.

    13 September 2026