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Live community sets at Green Waves Festival
Scheveningen's coastal stage gathers local acts and audiences together right by the water for the afternoon.
13 September 2026
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A 25th anniversary screening of Minoes at Dakota
The Dutch family classic about a cat turned reporter returns to the local screen for its quarter-century.
13 September 2026
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Guido Maschhaupt defends his development policy doctorate at ISS
The public defence examines how competition between domestic elites and international donors shapes poverty reduction subsidies across Malawi and Zambia.
13 September 2026
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Recognise phishing and scams in the DigiVeiliger digital safety course
This three-part library workshop covers practical steps to spot fake emails, fraudulent banking messages, and deceptive web shops.
13 September 2026
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Step behind the canvas on a guided tour of Panorama Mesdag
An art historian leads a close look at Mesdag paintings followed by access behind the scenes of the Scheveningen canvas.
13 September 2026
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Learn draughts tactics from seasoned club players in Moerwijk
Experienced players walk you through board rules and opening tricks in an informal drop-in session for any skill level.
13 September 2026
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Sinfonia Rotterdam plays Bizet, Debussy and Grieg with Anna Fedorova
Conrad van Alphen conducts a nineteenth-century programme featuring Debussy's Clair de lune, Bizet's First Symphony, and Grieg's piano concerto.
13 September 2026
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Practical online security with DigiVeiliger at Bibliotheek Moerwijk
Practical instruction in spotting phishing emails, avoiding web scams, and managing online bank accounts securely.
13 September 2026
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Robot-fronted synthpop with VOXTECHNIK
A live band shares the stage with an animatronic vocalist alongside custom projections on a circular screen.
13 September 2026
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Primus Inter Pares all-night club session
Primus Inter Pares plays a six-hour club set running straight through the night until five in the morning.
13 September 2026
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Join the adidas Community Run Series in Leidschendam
Coach-led group running for all paces, with demo shoe trials, bag storage, and post-run recovery snacks included.
13 September 2026
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Belfast blues guitarist Dom Martin live
The UK Blues Hall of Fame inductee brings his acoustic and electric guitar repertoire to the stage.
13 September 2026
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Technical talks at the Microsoft & Security NL meetup
IT professionals gather over dinner and a pub quiz to cover AI management tools and SaaS security risks.
13 September 2026
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The Rise of Christianity lecture series
Professor Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte traces the movement from rural Judea into Greek cities and official imperial recognition.
13 September 2026
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Bilingual crochet session at Bibliotheek Segbroek
Starter materials and bilingual guidance are ready for crafters settling in with personal projects or new stitches.
13 September 2026
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ABC van de Christelijke traditie reading course
Weekly discussions break down biblical texts, historical contexts, and shared cultural stories across a multi-part introductory study.
13 September 2026
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NEUROFU*K #01 brings drum and bass until dawn
Expect heavy bass and fast breakbeats from a four-act lineup running straight through until five in the morning.
13 September 2026
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Late-night club sounds with Seksueel Relevant
Four selectors split the booth across five late-night hours, running right through until five in the morning.
13 September 2026
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Digital government help desk at Bibliotheek Ypenburg
Library staff offer walk-in help navigating public online portals or booking appointments with Dutch administrative services.
13 September 2026
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Prinsjesdag voor en door mbo youth program
Vocational students draft an alternative throne speech, meet at the Supreme Court and watch the royal procession together.
13 September 2026
