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  1. Event Mahalle’de Barış Buluşmaları: Imagining a Peaceful Turkey

    An open community conversation exploring what true peace could look like, launching a new discussion series over coffee.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Amar entre Culturas book talk on cross-cultural migration

    Psychologist Karina Damen Herrera discusses intercultural relationships, culture shock, and building friendships as Spanish speakers in the Netherlands.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Spoken word, author interviews, and rap at Young Adult Podium

    Teenagers gather for creative writing workshops, an author interview on identity, live music, and an open mic.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Marlijn Weerdenburg performs her reading concert Geworteld

    Woven songs and spoken reflections on birthplace and belonging, staged as an intimate seated reading performance.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Father Futureback opens a month-long exhibition at PIP Café

    The cultural cafe unveils its latest monthly artist residency with a casual opening night in the bar.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Azure Fest brings cloud professionals together in The Hague

    Local and international engineers gather for community talks covering practical platform developments and architecture best practices.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Small-group practical Dutch conversation practice

    Face-to-face instruction focused on conversational confidence, guided in a private setting over sixty minutes.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Tour the campus during Hotelschool The Hague Open Day

    Student ambassadors lead prospective hospitality undergraduates and their families through campus rooms and student accommodation.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Explore the campus at Hotelschool The Hague

    Student guides lead prospective hospitality management undergraduates through lecture rooms and on-campus accommodation facilities.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Practical artificial intelligence workshop at Segbroek library

    Facilitators from the local university help you practice prompts, generate pictures and identify AI-driven internet scams.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Hands-on artificial intelligence basics at Escamp library

    Students guide you through testing ChatGPT, generating digital images and spotting online deepfakes on your own screen.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event PizzAI 070: talk AI in education over pizza

    Local educators discuss classroom AI tools, followed by informal group exercises and shared pizza slices.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Shared vegetarian dinner in the Kloosterkerk crypt

    Strangers and regulars share a home-cooked vegetarian dinner around long tables in the quiet church basement.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event English stand-up at PePijns Comedy Club

    Greg Shapiro hosts three touring comics for a fast-paced English stand-up showcase where you can bring drinks inside.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Pearson Sound and Dr. Rubinstein at The Crave

    Basslines, electro and techno run across six hours with sets from Pearson Sound, Dr. Rubinstein and Paul du Lac.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event René van Meurs brings Noodzakelijk kwaad to the stage

    The Poelifinario-winning comedian performs his latest stand-up set, with an intermission drink included in the ticket price.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Seven-week introductory course on the Christian faith

    Theologian Rik Zwalua leads weekly conversations examining questions of personal meaning, Christian beliefs, and the figure of Jesus.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Seminar examines caste experiences among Indian women in Germany

    Researcher Sanchali Sarkar presents interview findings exploring how caste shapes mobility, professional employment, and community ties abroad.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Moeders informeren Moeders morning meetup in Schilderswijk

    Local mothers gather with their under-fours for coffee, shared parenting advice, and a short talk on child development.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Neurofu*k drum and bass anniversary night

    Cause4Concern producers Optiv and CZA headline an all-night drum and bass celebration running until five in the morning.

    13 September 2026