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  1. Event Linger a Little Longer worship evening

    An intimate evening of quiet reflection and shared worship inside a neighbourhood cafe, hosted by Henk-Jan.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Quiet praise and worship at Linger a Little Longer

    An intimate evening of quiet reflection and shared worship inside a neighbourhood cafe, hosted by Henk-Jan.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Charl zingt Shaffy at the theatre

    Charl Delemarre and his band run through classics like Laat Me, with drinks served at intermission.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Beginner Watercolour Painting Class at Lush

    Two guided hours working with supplied paints inside the shop, turning bath bombs into still-life sketches.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Heavy bell technique at Kettlebell 201

    Four hours drilling snatches, cleans and presses with StrongFirst coaches for experienced lifters refining technique.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Kettlebell 201: The Rite of Passage Workshop

    Four hours drilling snatches, cleans and presses with StrongFirst coaches for experienced lifters refining technique.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Late-night electronic sets at PIP nacht

    Seven DJs including BASHKKA and Amaliah run back-to-back underground electronic sets until sunrise.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Creative workshops and networking at GRLZ Connect

    Young women gather for hands-on creative sessions and skill-sharing discussions across the theatre foyer.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Screening local filmmakers at Haagse Nieuwe @CineKomma

    Local filmmakers screen their short works followed by an open discussion with the directors.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Morning vinyasa yoga at Museum Beelden aan Zee

    Roll out your own mat for seaside vinyasa poses before browsing the sculpture galleries downstairs.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Visible mending and embroidery with DE STEEK

    Bring worn garments to mend stains and tears with colourful geometric stitches and patterned fabric scraps.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Queerness before Slavery symposium at Theater de Vaillant

    Keynotes, panel discussions on emancipation and live kora music explore historical queer perspectives and their modern resonance.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Visible mending and embroidery repairs at Kunstmuseum

    Bring torn garments and learn embroidery stitches and geometric patch techniques to turn stains and tears into decoration.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Tour the former US Embassy designed by Marcel Breuer

    A Dutch-language walk through the 1959 modernist landmark visits the library, auditorium, and former ambassador's quarters.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Miyazaki anime film scores inside the Lutherse Kerk

    Ensemble La Chapelle Sauvage plays an hour of Joe Hisaishi film scores from Spirited Away and Totoro.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Neighbourhood exhibitions and activities at Escamp Art Festival

    A free neighbourhood arts festival returns to Escamp with community creative showcases across the district.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Dozens of choirs gather for Zingen Aan Zee

    Over sixty vocal groups perform across indoor stages and seaside spots, wrapping up with a collective singalong.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Shreeja Chaturvedi Live stand-up comedy in Hindi

    Seventy minutes of live stand-up comedy performed in Hindi, open to audiences aged sixteen and above.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event The Social Maze brings house DJs to Barbarossa Beach

    DJs play funky house and dance anthems at the beach for an international crowd aged twenty-one and over.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Prokofiev and Sibelius in Klassiekers in de Nieuwe Kerk

    Conductor Leonard Elschenbroich leads the Residentie Orkest, featuring violinist Salomé Bonnema playing Louis Spohr's eighth concerto.

    13 September 2026