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  1. Event 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

  2. Event 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

  3. Event 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

  4. Event 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

  5. Event 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

  6. Event 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

  7. Event 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

  8. Event 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

  9. Event Late-night visual art at PIP Expo

    Nighttime gallery hours show collaborative visual works from artists Reynir Þór and Kolbrún Lilja.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event 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

  11. Event 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

  12. Event 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

  13. Event 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

  14. Event 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

  15. Event 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

  16. Event 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

  17. Event 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

  18. Event 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

  19. Event 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

  20. Event 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