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  1. Event Silent disco storytelling for toddlers at Bibliotheek Ypenburg

    Headsets provide music and narrative effects during an interactive prehistoric adventure designed for children aged two to six.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event PNT theater presents Graven for Festival De Betovering

    A subterranean adventure story follows two friends venturing into dark tunnels, followed by a glass of lemonade afterwards.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event De Dinoshow silent disco performance at Vadercentrum Adam

    Toddlers don wireless headsets for an imaginative prehistoric journey with Professor Arie Vontura and their own favourite stuffed dinosaurs.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event An evening with activist Jerry Afriyie at Amare

    Poet Jerry Afriyie sits down to discuss conscience, public resistance, and civil rights activism with room for audience questions.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event BAR, PIP and NDSM collaborate for an all-day ADE club session

    Twelve straight hours of daytime clubbing powered by sets from Cinnaman, Moody Mehran, and Radio Noet Noet.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Natural dyeing and Moluccan Ikat traditions at Centrale Bibliotheek

    A practical textile session exploring natural dyes, cultural symbolism, and traditional Moluccan craft methods led by Weaving Worlds.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event HIP lezing explores the life of Pieter Dircksz

    Rijksmuseum specialist Carina Greven examines the sixteenth-century showman who exhibited his floor-length beard to support an orphanage.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Remy van Kesteren presents Threads

    Harpist Remy van Kesteren blends acoustic strings with live electronics, voice, and synchronized projections in a solo show.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Musical theatre vocal basics at Song4You

    Professional stage singers show older children how to project their voices, learn show tunes, and sing cleanly.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Dance4Kids movement classes with musical performers

    Two stage professionals teach basic steps to young dancers, followed by a short showcase for waiting parents.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Live acoustic sounds and rhythm at Ukkieconcert

    Babies and toddlers explore live instruments, tempo, and simple melodies during short morning performances for small ears.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Festival De Betovering drama workshop for older children

    Experienced directors guide youngsters through musical movement, vocal games, and unscripted ensemble acting in an accessible studio.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Movement and improvisation games at Theaterschool Rabarber

    Younger kids practice theatrical movement, group play, and simple stage improvisation alongside an experienced drama maker.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Ontdek AI Plus: practical tools for study and work

    Hands-on practice with modern machine learning tools across three separate evening sessions developed with De Haagse Hogeschool.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Object and puppet theatre on displacement in Ben ik morgen thuis?

    Visual storytelling follows Pi navigating an unfamiliar landscape after leaving home behind, tailored for children six and up with guardians.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Pondering certainty in Bob Koomen’s quasi-absurdist show Peer

    A solo cabaret routine wrestling with the peculiar nature of daily existence and the elusive pursuit of certainty.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Solo motherhood and bureaucracy in Esther van der Voort’s cabaret

    Drawing on life as a single mother of four and former civil servant, this sold-out evening tackles domestic chaos.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Californian post-grunge and local feminist punk at Musicon

    San Pedro alternative rockers Cosmic Kitten share the evening bill with fresh The Hague feminist punk outfit Maria's Molotov.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Garage TDI stages Ionesco-inspired children’s theatre piece Josette

    Physical and visual stagecraft brings Eugène Ionesco's whimsical language-twisting picture books to life for children aged four and up.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Festival De Betovering presents Josette for young children

    A youth theatre show for ages four and up, wrapping up with cups of lemonade for the children.

    13 September 2026