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  1. Event Acoustic songs and career stories from Ed Struijlaart

    The Dutch singer-songwriter pairs original material with Clapton and Mayer covers alongside reflections from his touring life.

    11 September 2026

  2. Event Café ZZP networking breakfast at Greens

    Independent French-speaking professionals meet over morning coffee in the garden restaurant to trade plans for the season.

    10 September 2026

  3. Event Children’s drawing and craft session with Art-S-Cool

    Local artist Angelique leads primary school children through drawing, painting and craft projects in the neighbourhood library.

    10 September 2026

  4. Event Royal Conservatoire surprise concert in Ypenburg

    Conservatoire students drop in to play an unannounced programme that shifts between classical, jazz, solo and ensemble work.

    10 September 2026

  5. Event Stitching paper designs at Starlet Studio

    Learn to thread patterns directly through cardstock, with snacks, drinks and all materials supplied for beginners.

    10 September 2026

  6. Event Mosh Pint Tour trip to De Zwarte Ruiter

    Meet fellow metalheads by the train tracks in Utrecht, then ride together for a free live gig in The Hague.

    10 September 2026

  7. Event Student rounds at the annual PrinsjesDebat

    High school teams from across the country tackle democratic questions in closed carrousel debating heats.

    10 September 2026

  8. Event The AIDS Quilt Songbook at Klassiek achter de Duinen

    A vocal cycle exploring grief and resilience alongside Schubert quartets and a new Dutch premiere.

    10 September 2026

  9. Event Pitch a Friend matchmaking night with slides

    Present a short slide deck endorsing your companion before drinks, ping pong, and mingling.

    10 September 2026

  10. Event Four courses beside painters at Artist Supperclub

    Fusion plates and paired drinks served at shared tables alongside four exhibiting gallery artists.

    10 September 2026

  11. Event Farsi literary discussions at Persian Bookclub

    Fluent speakers gather over tea to read and dissect an allegory from Rumi's Masnavi.

    10 September 2026

  12. Event Historic cinema walking tour through city streets

    Watch vintage film clips on location where movies like Zwartboek and Ocean's Twelve were shot around town.

    10 September 2026

  13. Event Anniversary tours of James Turrell’s Hemels Gewelf

    Forty-five minutes exploring the monumental dune crater, marking thirty years since the land artwork was built.

    10 September 2026

  14. Event Make polished seed balls at Het Puntje

    Shape layers of earth and clay over seeds using Japanese dorodango methods right on the beach.

    10 September 2026

  15. Event Children’s peace art workshop and tour outside the Peace Palace

    Children aged four to twelve tour the visitors centre, draw outside, then paint pieces for a gallery exhibition.

    9 September 2026

  16. Event Bilingual chess night with practice matches and a friendly tournament

    First-timers get rule cards and a partner to learn with before everyone joins a casual mini-tournament upstairs.

    9 September 2026

  17. Event Join an adult Dutch-language reading circle meeting every eight weeks

    Readers discuss a collectively chosen book in Dutch, with free entry for members and non-members via email registration.

    9 September 2026

  18. Event Short spotlight talks and open networking on AI ethics

    Brief perspectives from data specialists and researchers lead into an open discussion about technology, policy, and human rights.

    9 September 2026

  19. Event Marine-themed acrylic painting session with snacks and drinks

    You watch an introductory presentation, grab an apron, and paint coral and sea creatures using supplied acrylic materials.

    9 September 2026

  20. Event Conservatoire duo play violin and cello duets over lunch

    Violin and cello pieces by Martinů, Kodály, and Halvorsen, with hot coffee or tea served beforehand.

    9 September 2026