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  1. Event Afro-Surinamese headscarf traditions and folding methods at Kunstmuseum Den Haag

    Live demonstrations in the fashion galleries decode how angisa styling communicates meaning, showcasing both traditional and contemporary designs.

    12 September 2026

  2. Event Just Peace Open Dag opens international institutions across the city

    Behind-the-scenes tours, cycle routes, talks and exhibitions span courts, institutes and museums dedicated to international peace and justice.

    12 September 2026

  3. Event Step inside the Peace Palace for Just Peace Open Day

    English-language interior access to the Carnegie Foundation halls, held as part of the city's annual peace festival.

    12 September 2026

  4. Event Hands-on drawing and painting workshop with Art-S-Cool

    Artist Angelique guides children aged seven to twelve through mixed craft techniques, painting, and sketching in the library.

    12 September 2026

  5. Event The AIDS Quilt Songbook at Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Chamber vocal pieces, a new work by Rick van Veldhuizen, and Schubert quartets exploring grief and historical stigma.

    12 September 2026

  6. Event Afternoon English picture books and crafts for kids

    Young children listen to a shared library reading in English, followed by an easy themed art project.

    12 September 2026

  7. Event Community Drinks on artificial intelligence ethics and policy

    Short spotlight talks on tech ethics lead into open discussions and drinks for local non-profit and policy professionals.

    12 September 2026

  8. Event Carve and hand-print custom cards at Brouwersgracht 50

    Beginners learn to transfer sketches, cut soft linoleum blocks, and print their own stationery over evening drinks.

    12 September 2026

  9. Event A lecture on Anna van Hannover’s 18th-century letters

    Historian Ineke Huysman dissects personal correspondence showing the close political alliance between stadtholder Willem IV and his wife.

    12 September 2026

  10. Event Kim Schuddeboom tests fresh stand-up material at Theater PePijn

    The Dutch comedian tests out early material and unpolished jokes for her third solo show, Hardleers.

    12 September 2026

  11. Event Spoken word writing workshop for teens

    Rapper Glodi guides teenagers through rhythm, imagery, and text structure to build stage-ready spoken word pieces.

    12 September 2026

  12. Event A frank discussion on ADHD medication and trade-offs

    Author Jeroen Pen and a psychiatrist examine rising ADHD diagnoses, lived realities, and the side effects of stimulants.

    12 September 2026

  13. Event Miljoenenontbijt budget panel for local Hague businesses

    Early morning networking and breakfast follow a panel examining how the national budget affects regional enterprises.

    12 September 2026

  14. Event Drafting organisational messages with ethical AI support

    Purpose-led teams draft a core message using a practical framework, experimenting with AI tools as thought partners.

    12 September 2026

  15. Event Free legal clinic at Schilderswijk library

    Law students help low-income residents draft formal letters and objection notices without any appointment needed.

    12 September 2026

  16. Event Short films and panel on ancient hydrotechnologies

    Winning shorts document traditional desert water management across Africa and Asia, followed by researcher and filmmaker discussion.

    12 September 2026

  17. Event Beyond the Surface ocean energy photography exhibition

    Two documentary photo series explore offshore wind, wave power, tidal energy and floating solar installations across Europe.

    12 September 2026

  18. Event Central American Independence Day with cumbia and pupusas

    Start with a Cumbia Machine dance lesson, then share handmade pupusas served alongside curtido and salsa.

    12 September 2026

  19. Event Unplugged sets at Open Podium Night

    Walk-in acoustic music plays straight from the bar floor without any microphones, amplification, or raised stage.

    11 September 2026

  20. Event Een avond met Brahms at Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Chamber music excerpts and spoken Dutch context lead directly into a classical pub quiz down in the basement.

    11 September 2026