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  1. Event Open stage evening at Laaktheater: Let’s Glow

    The community theatre in Laak opens its stage to local performers for an autumn evening showcase.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Engineering production software with AI at Eonics HQ

    Senior developers test and secure AI-assisted workflows in a hands-on session with supplied food and drinks.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Beyond the Vibe: practical AI engineering workshop

    Bring a laptop and paid account to build production-grade code alongside senior peers over evening food and drinks.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Midday conservatory saxophone performance at Centrale Bibliotheek

    A student quartet plays a half-hour set in the library, followed by time to chat with the performers.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Saxophone quartet lunchtime set at the central library

    Conservatory students play a thirty-minute live set for library visitors, sticking around afterwards to chat about their music.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event British comedy Wicked Little Letters with an introductory lecture

    An art historian frames the Olivia Colman mystery before the lights go down, with hot drinks served first.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Michele Guerrieri plays 20th-century piano works

    A midday recital of modern pieces by Takemitsu, Ligeti, and Scriabin, complete with a warm drink beforehand.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Ricky Koole tests her solo cabaret Rare Leeftijd

    Armed with just her guitar, the singer shares candid songs and reflections about aging and family life.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Global documentaries on human trafficking at GHRD Film Festival

    International documentary perspectives on modern trafficking accompanied by live discussions with directors and survivor advocates.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Drawing and riddle exercises unpack Spinoza for older children

    A ninety-minute workshop using creative exercises and illustrated texts to make 17th-century thought approachable for eight to twelve-year-olds.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Screenings and survivor debates at GHRD Human Rights Film Festival

    Documentaries on human trafficking paired with panel debates featuring international filmmakers, policy experts, and direct survivors.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Four centuries of corsets and social control explored by Saskia Kuus

    Costume historian Saskia Kuus examines changing female silhouettes, social expectations, and four hundred years of dress reform.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Spinoza’s hemelse aarde introduces young minds to philosophy

    Anita Poolman guides primary school children through early modern philosophy using simple drawings, riddles, and short texts.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Popronde Den Haag brings five acts to PIP until sunrise

    Five touring bands take over the venue for an all-night showcase running through five in the morning.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Van Vleuten en Van Muiswinkel return in Alles Onder Controle

    A comeback cabaret try-out show bringing the veteran Dutch comedy duo back together on stage.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Toddler tales and acoustic music at Leidschenveen library

    Library staff lead a gentle group session pairing short spoken stories with background music for preschool children.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Advanced digital workflows in Ontdek AI Plus

    Participants with basic digital knowledge practice generating podcasts, drafting professional correspondence, and animating avatars across three evenings.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Brand strategy and hands-on crafting for founders

    Small business owners discuss branding over drinks before completing a guided craft project to take home.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Music and story reading at Peutertijd

    A quiet forty-five minutes of storytelling combined with live tunes, designed specifically for children aged two to four.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Van Vleuten en Van Muiswinkel try out Alles Onder Controle

    The Dutch cabaret duo tests new material on stage, with an intermission drink included in the ticket.

    13 September 2026