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Free walk-in legal advice for lower earners
Law students offer free help with official letters and dispute filings for qualifying low-income residents.
9 September 2026
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Practical breathing exercises for stress relief
Mental healthcare organisation Indigo leads a free two-hour session combining healthy breathing mechanics with quiet relaxation drills.
9 September 2026
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Open board game tables for all experience levels
Players sit down for two hours of mixed tabletop titles, covering everything from light party rounds to strategy.
9 September 2026
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Day trip to Rotterdam’s new migration museum
A morning visit with tea, cake and a curator's talk inside a converted historic dock warehouse.
9 September 2026
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Casual strategy and tabletop games in Rijswijk
Two hours of casual tabletop play and friendly competition, set up for people who enjoy mixed board games.
9 September 2026
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Hands-on electronic press kit workshop for independent musicians
Open your laptop to structure tour dates, bios and media photos using a ready-to-edit template under direct guidance.
9 September 2026
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Literary talk and reading with novelist Annett Groschner
Maren Jungclaus moderates this quiet evening reading focused on the German writer's recent book, Schwebende Lasten.
9 September 2026
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Family hat-making, jazz theater and storytelling at Zuiderparktheater
Crafting sessions, interactive music sets and open-air performances wrap up the park's summer programme for young children and parents.
9 September 2026
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Latin dance class followed by traditional Central American dinner
Learn steps at seven before sitting down to hot pupusas with salsa and traditional curtido an hour later.
9 September 2026
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Violinist Noa Wildschut joins Residentie Orkest for Prinsjesdag
Saint-Saens, Prokofiev and suites from Bizet's Carmen fill an uninterrupted ninety-minute orchestral concert led by guest conductor Andrew Grams.
9 September 2026
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Cumbia dancing and handmade pupusas for Central American Independence
An hour of dance instruction followed by plates of fresh pupusas with curtido and salsa marks the holiday.
9 September 2026
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Ceremonial royal processions and the King’s budget speech
King Willem-Alexander delivers the Speech from the Throne before the traditional royal balcony wave at Paleis Noordeinde.
9 September 2026
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Stand-up comedy showcase upstairs at O’Casey’s Irish Pub
MC Cid Clementine introduces a full stand-up bill featuring Matt James, Georgie King, and Harri Soinila.
9 September 2026
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Learn knitting and crochet at Schilderswijk library
Bring a work in progress or start from scratch with provided supplies and peer support.
9 September 2026
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Drop-in charity knitting and crochet in Ypenburg
Hanneke Lambeck oversees a relaxed crafting table making soft toys to donate to Stichting Sintvoorieder1.
9 September 2026
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Industry leaders gather to discuss Dutch and ASEAN partnerships
Entrepreneurs and policymakers compare market notes, investment incentives, and case studies from Dutch firms operating in Thailand.
9 September 2026
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Trade trends and investment talks between the Netherlands and Thailand
Dutch companies share field experiences alongside trade officials presenting investment incentives across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
9 September 2026
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Personal stories about making peace at Buurthuis Hoofdkwartier
Local speakers share real reflections on reconciliation and personal peace at this informal community gathering in Amsterdam.
9 September 2026
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Discussing queer literature in English at the central library
Leiden University lecturer Looi van Kessel leads an English discussion group exploring fiction and essays by queer authors.
9 September 2026
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Coffee-time storytelling and verse reading for adults
Drop in for a single session of recited verse followed by continuing chapters from a shared novel.
9 September 2026
