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Civic integration documentary and Human Library dialogues at Klantreis EXTRA
Personal conversations with newcomers precede Ton van Zandvoort's film documenting the Dutch civic integration path.
13 September 2026
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Trap and TrapSoul through the night at Du Weef
Six continuous hours dedicated strictly to new wave trap beats and soulful late-night club selections.
13 September 2026
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All-night club sets at Lekker Laag in Den Haag
DJs Jaël, Sandor Dayala, and Don Mayor headline a six-hour session running across the early morning hours.
13 September 2026
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Water justice discussion at DemocracyDrinks x Blue Drinks
Dutch water board advisor Jan van der Steen leads a focused talk on regional droughts, followed by open networking.
13 September 2026
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DemocracyDrinks and Blue Drinks tackle Dutch water governance
An expert talk on climate justice and public water boards, wrapping up with informal drinks for local practitioners.
13 September 2026
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Hands-on ecology mapping at The Biodiversity Collage
Participants piece together dozens of knowledge cards exploring human impact on ecosystems using scientific data.
13 September 2026
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The Biodiversity Collage workshop at Centrale Bibliotheek
Work in small teams with sixty prompt cards mapping real scientific insights about threatened ecosystems.
13 September 2026
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Four-part choir rehearsals with Het Gospel Party Koorproject
Singers of all backgrounds prepare four gospel rehearsals leading up to a live Abdijkerk performance.
13 September 2026
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Late-night visual art at PIP Expo
Nighttime gallery hours show collaborative visual works from artists Reynir Þór and Kolbrún Lilja.
13 September 2026
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Pub talk with investigative reporter Eric Smit
LUX Den Haag hosts an open brewery discussion exploring financial trail-following, dissent, and civic conscience.
13 September 2026
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Follow the Money journalist Eric Smit in conversation
Grab a brewery seat for an evening discussion covering financial investigations, dissent, and civic responsibility.
13 September 2026
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Parish x IsBurning queer club night
DJs Artémis, Diora, and Zobayda join an unannounced guest roster for an all-night dance session running until dawn.
13 September 2026
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DigiVeiliger online security workshop series
This three-part practical course shows you how to spot fake messages, navigate securely, and steer clear of online scams.
13 September 2026
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Practical expat advice at the Feel at Home event
Local specialists answer practical questions on housing, taxes, and healthcare alongside live music from The Flageolettes.
13 September 2026
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Stand-up comedy showcase at O’Casey’s Comedy Night
Host Cid Clementine guides a crowded lineup of seven varied comics followed by informal drinks with the performers.
13 September 2026
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Discussing Persepolis at The World on Our Bookshelf
Readers gather in English to examine Marjane Satrapi's graphic memoir and sketch alternative cover art reflecting on identity.
13 September 2026
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Taal in de Bieb informal Dutch conversation cafe
Adult learners gather to practice spoken Dutch alongside volunteers, with no need to register or pay in advance.
13 September 2026
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Late-night electronic sets at DMF Night
Five hours of live electronics and dance sets featuring veteran Dutch synth act Das Ding.
13 September 2026
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Standup and Trump-inspired storytelling in Greg Shapiro’s King Me try-out
New solo material testing presidential riffs and storytelling in mostly English for an intimate ninety-minute club room.
13 September 2026
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Historic housing shortages explored at Bibliotheek Scheveningen
Archivist Raymund Schütz examines local nineteenth-century population surges to show how past planners handled acute housing shortages.
13 September 2026
