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  1. Event Learn footwork and choreography in an eight-week Bachata course

    Dancers spend Saturday mornings drilling isolations and arm styling, building up to a professionally filmed group routine.

    11 September 2026

  2. Event Pop Up Dinner & Winetasting with European pairings

    A sommelier walks diners through seven regional European pours matched directly to seven small tasting plates.

    11 September 2026

  3. Event Informal social drinks with Utrecht Metalheads

    Meet fellow heavy music fans for craft beer and conversation at an informal brewery gathering hosted by Eirini.

    11 September 2026

  4. Event Fabian Franciscus performs his cabaret solo Best Of

    A stand-up hour exploring the clumsy struggles of self-improvement when you have no idea where to start.

    11 September 2026

  5. Event Self-compassion talks at TEDx Salon

    Two guest speakers examine internal dialogue and self-kindness over two hours, finishing with drinks and casual discussion.

    11 September 2026

  6. Event Den Haag Craft Market at Kunstmuseum

    Stalls across the museum grounds feature handmade art, gifts, and street food sold directly by local makers.

    11 September 2026

  7. Event Japanese indigo and shibori textile dyeing techniques

    Fold, bind, and clamp fabric using traditional resist patterns before dipping provided cotton cuts into natural dye vats.

    11 September 2026

  8. Event Try stand-up writing at the Cameretten Comedy Class

    Professional comics guide beginners through drafting material, testing jokes, and shaping stage timing with zero experience needed.

    11 September 2026

  9. Event ProDemos civics workshop for the Week van de Rechtsstaat

    Interactive group tasks, a pub-style quiz, and open discussions led by legal educators unpack the democratic rule of law.

    11 September 2026

  10. Event Echo’s van Afrika: Afro-Creole spirituality in the Dutch Caribbean

    Bob Harms discusses his book on Afro-Curaçaoan belief systems, covering spiritual traditions, resistance history, and local proverbs.

    11 September 2026

  11. Event Stefan Pop brings his cabaret show Genoeg over mij

    The standup comedian plays the main hall for an evening set, with an included drink served during intermission.

    11 September 2026

  12. Event Try football, dance and freerunning at Stadsspelen Den Haag

    Free outdoor workshops, energetic sports demonstrations and food stalls take over the campus grounds to wrap up the summer.

    11 September 2026

  13. Event Absurdist comedy try-out with Ronald Snijders: Leven met humor

    A night of rapid-fire one-liners, strange songs and linguistic detours as the comedian tests out his newest material.

    11 September 2026

  14. Event Community workshops, food and cinema at Weimar’s Wijkpaleis Open Deuren

    Neighbours drop in for creative sessions, local conversation, an evening community meal and a low-cost screening in the hall.

    11 September 2026

  15. Event Karen Hall’s solo show Delusions and Grandeur

    Bach's first cello suite meets performance art and deadpan comedy in an irreverent one-hour solo routine.

    11 September 2026

  16. Event Sing or listen at Arabic Karaoke night

    Thirty spots in a cosy cultural cafe for an evening of singing along to Arabic songs and dancing.

    11 September 2026

  17. Event Tactile tour and clay session at Museum Beelden aan Zee

    Visually impaired visitors explore bronze sculptures by touch before heading into the studio to model their own clay pieces.

    11 September 2026

  18. Event Café ZZP networking coffee for French-speaking freelancers

    Independent workers gather in the garden restaurant to chat over morning coffee and discuss current projects in French.

    11 September 2026

  19. Event Hands-on painting and crafting for children with Art-S-Cool

    Artist Angelique guides primary school kids through basic painting, sketching, and hands-on crafting projects.

    11 September 2026

  20. Event Free pop-up conservatory showcase at Muzikale Verrassing op Vrijdag

    Music students step out of the conservatoire to run through unannounced classical or jazz sets without reservations.

    11 September 2026