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  1. Event The Hague Art And Craft indoor market

    Stalls spread across the terminal hall selling handmade gifts, homeware, local art, and street food from independent vendors.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Crochet a mini pumpkin bookmark or keychain

    Beginners learn basic stitches step by step, taking home printed instructions, their finished piece, and all supplied materials.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Painting and mixed-media experiments at an Art-S-Cool workshop

    Local artist Angelique guides primary school children through hands-on drawing, crafting, and painting projects with varied materials.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Metal track requests and kitchen snacks at METALCAFE

    Resident DJs spin heavy song requests throughout the evening while the cafe kitchen serves bar food.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Comparative wine tasting at Oud vs. Nieuw

    Three hours of paired tastings matching classic European styles directly against their Australian counterparts alongside small bites.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Oud vs. Nieuw: European wines tested alongside Australian rivals

    Side-by-side pours compare classic bottles like Rhône Syrah against Australian Shiraz, paired with small savoury bites.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Chansons, jazz, and literary storytelling in Eb & Vloed

    A Delft trio blends classic songs, acoustic guitar, and readings from Reve and Annie M.G. Schmidt.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event CrossGov Monthly Meetup for GovTech professionals at The Hague Tech

    Shared desk space, project discussions, and a joint lunch bring together civil servants, developers, and public-sector researchers.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Scope Workspace for local filmmakers at Filmhuis Den Haag

    Desks, hot drinks, and facilitated peer feedback for regional screen professionals looking to share works in progress.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Cabaret try-out Breekbare Mensen brings storytelling and live music

    Personal anecdotes, projections, and keyboards weave around a live rhythm section with a musical tribute to Jeroen van Merwijk.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Guatemalan and Nikkei fusion at BlueBlood’s Chef’s Table

    Chefs Mircini Moliviatis and Luis Rojas prepare five collaborative courses with matched drinks for forty diners.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Body culture and performance art in #ShapeMe by HipSick

    HipSick brings their three-hour performance art production exploring fitness mantras, physical discipline, and self-reinvention to the stage on Friday.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Shared readings on hope in Bronnen van Troost en Hoop

    Participants examine ancient scriptures alongside Karen Armstrong's writings on compassion, pausing after short contextual introductions to discuss modern resonances.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Practical scam prevention in the DigiVeiliger course

    Three library sessions walk through identifying fraudulent emails, avoiding scams, and staying secure while shopping or banking on the internet.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Three-part mixed media art class Mozaïek Heel Anders

    You combine air-drying clay, acrylic paint, canvas, beads, and ribbons across three guided morning sessions without needing previous training.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Morning strategy session with The Grounded Entrepreneur

    Business owners spend the morning examining purpose, clarifying what makes their work remarkable, and defining what counts as enough.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Poets at the Table: Spoken Word and Music

    Live hip-hop, spoken word sets, and honest conversations exploring mental health challenges facing people in the creative industry.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Tackling ISO 27001 Certification for European Startups

    A fireside talk and practical Q&A guiding growing startups through the mechanics of security compliance without the usual headaches.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Late-night electronic sets with Rise Meza and Rascal

    All-night DJ sets running until dawn, featuring Arthur van Dyk, Spectrum, and MAGNIFY across a six-hour club session.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event The Grounded Entrepreneur: Morning Purpose Workshop

    An interactive morning session focused on building a remarkable business, finding genuine purpose, and defining what feels like enough.

    13 September 2026