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  1. Event Introductory 3D printing afternoon at Het Kleine Loo

    Design basics and practical machine operation taught across four guided hours aimed at curious novices.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Hands-on beginners’ 3D printing workshop at Makerspace Haagse Hout

    Four hours on digital design and printer operation, guided step by step for absolute beginners.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Stand-up night with Jörgen Raymann at Comedy Lounge

    Host Raoel Fatehmahomed introduces Omar Ahaddaf and Jacob Spoelstra alongside veteran television comic Jörgen Raymann.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Member art and award contenders at Pulchri Studio’s Najaarssalon

    Three historic gallery rooms fill with unthemed member submissions competing for the five-thousand-euro Van Ommeren prize.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Grof Geschud brings their cabaret show VIEREN to town

    Lander Severins and Myrthe van Velden stage their fourth evening-length programme, with an interval drink included.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Groove for Good charity dance party at Tropical Feestzaal

    Live sets from Diamonds 2000 and DJ Yankee, with Surinamese food included to fund school health programs.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Storytime and canvas painting at Kunst & Kleur

    Young kids listen to an illustrated tale about color theory before painting their own miniature canvases with artist Bien Koopmans.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Pitching ideas for youth under 28 at POWERPITCH #5

    Young creators with early plans present concepts and connect during a four-hour evening session.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Local short films and discussions at Haagse Nieuwe @CineKomma

    Watch a fresh crop of cinema produced by Hague filmmakers, followed by an open discussion about the projects.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Craft a custom portrait figurine at Coraline Doll Workshop

    Spend three hours modeling clay, painting faces, and hand-sewing cloth outfits to resemble yourself or a close friend.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Residentie Orkest plays Prokofiev, Spohr and Sibelius

    Conductor Leonard Elschenbroich and violinist Salomé Bonnema team up for classical masterworks split by an intermission.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Cursed mansion D&D quest for young adults

    Teens investigate a haunted estate, building their characters on the spot with no prior experience or preparation needed.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Try-out songs and jokes in Selma Visscher’s Trekvogel

    Unreserved theatre seating for an intimate test run of musical sketches, fresh material, and personal observations.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Sculpt wire and black wax like Alberto Giacometti

    Studio crafting session shaping expressive figures from copper and wax, starting with close study of gallery originals.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Alternative film production symposium ESTAFET Edition 3

    Roundtable conversations, short film screenings, and panel talks examining independent film distribution outside conventional festival circuits.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event De Situatie publishing panels on placing your manuscript

    Industry professionals gather for two practical panel discussions demystifying the Dutch book world for aspiring authors.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Patrick Laureij reprises his fourth Dutch cabaret show Kintsugi

    The Rotterdam comedian brings his raw stand-up routine back to the stage for a full evening.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event East Meets West pairings for ancient Chinese guqin and piano

    Performances pairing ancient Chinese zither music with Ravel, accompanied by short talks, an English masterclass, and tea.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event All Night Long at PIP with Vladimir Ivkovic and Intergalactic Gary

    An all-night back-to-back DJ set running across the club's industrial dance floors until dawn.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Beethoven, Bach, and Chopin from prize-winning prodigy Hanning Zhang

    A forty-five-minute library recital of classical piano pieces from a ten-year-old Steinway competition winner, followed by tea.

    13 September 2026