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  1. Event 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

  2. Event 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

  3. Event 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

  4. Event 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

  5. Event 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

  6. Event 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

  7. Event 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

  8. Event 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

  9. Event 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

  10. Event 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

  11. Event 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

  12. Event 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

  13. Event 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

  14. Event 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

  15. Event 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

  16. Event 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

  17. Event 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

  18. Event 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

  19. Event 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

  20. Event 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