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SUMMARY:Connect with Amsterdam Through a Local – Free Intimate Mini-Meetup (Max 3 Attendees)
DESCRIPTION:Free weekly mini-meetup (max 3 people) designed for newly arrived internationals (up to 1 year in Amsterdam) wanting to understand the city more deeply. A local guide shares the city’s history\, current culture and subcultures\, neighborhood vibes\, and practical everyday tips in a small\, personal setting where questions are welcomed. Excellent for feeling more at home quickly. \nWhere: Kanarie Club\, Foodhallen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/connect-with-amsterdam-through-a-local-free-intimate-mini-meetup-max-3-attendees/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
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SUMMARY:Open Labs: Free Creative & Innovation Festival at A Lab
DESCRIPTION:A Lab — one of Amsterdam’s best-known creative incubators — throws open its doors for an afternoon festival of creativity and innovation on July 3\, running 5–9 pm. Free to attend\, it’s a rare chance to peek inside a buzzing breeding ground for artists\, makers\, and startups. \nWhere: A Lab\, Amsterdam Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/open-labs-free-creative-innovation-festival-at-a-lab/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
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UID:1873-1783098000-1783105200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Grassroots Communication Infrastructures: Why? What? How? (thanks zelf)
DESCRIPTION:Running your own communications infrastructure has obvious benefits. We live in a world of increasing digital censorship\, and are rarely completely in charge of our communications. Even if we choose to use "better" alternatives to WhatsApp\, Instagram\, etc.\, we are still always completely reliant on the one underlying network\, i.e. "The Internet". With the push of a button\, "The Internet" may all of a sudden become unavailable. In places with oppressive regimes\, this has not been uncommon. In the \nWhere: LAG – Eerste Schinkelstraat 14-16\, 1075 TX Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/grassroots-communication-infrastructures-why-what-how-thanks-zelf/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
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UID:3026-1783098000-1783105200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Open Labs — Free Creative Festival at A Lab
DESCRIPTION:A Lab\, Amsterdam’s creative incubator space in Noord\, throws open its doors this evening for Open Labs — a free festival celebrating creativity and innovation. The event runs from 5–9 pm and offers a chance to explore the studios\, meet makers\, and see what’s brewing in one of the city’s most interesting creative communities. \nWhere: A Lab\, Amsterdam Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/open-labs-free-creative-festival-at-a-lab/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T235958Z
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UID:1249-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Maurice Vincent Listening Session: 'The Echoes Within'
DESCRIPTION:Debut album listening session combining classical guitar\, Brazilian traditions\, and spiritual jazz. A contemplative experience designed to slow down and reconnect. Doors 18:00\, listening begins 21:00. Intimate setting at Murmur. \nWhere: Murmur \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/maurice-vincent-listening-session-the-echoes-within/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
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UID:1463-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:June Ghazal Meetup — Ghalib Edition
DESCRIPTION:A themed meetup for lovers of Ghazal and Hindi/Urdu poetry\, focused on the classical poet Ghalib. Participants share favorite Ghalbs\, facts\, and thoughts in discussion format. The group provides curated video introductions to Ghalib to set the mood. Open to beginners and enthusiasts alike. \nWhere: Wanakam\, Ruyschstraat \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/june-ghazal-meetup-ghalib-edition/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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UID:1876-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:DINE & DJ | DJ MARCELO UMAÑA
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday- and Saturday evening the perfect weekend vibes in our restaurant with summery tunes. The perfect background music while you enjoy dinner or drinks! Marcelo Umaña takes you on a funky trip around the world with his international rhythms and melodies. In the 90s\, Marcelo was part of the electronic music scene in his home country Chile where he worked with artists such as Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano. Marcelo warms up the restaurant for the weekend with his surprising sets! \nWhere: Pllek – TT Neveritaweg 59\, 1033 WB Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/dine-dj-dj-marcelo-umana/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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UID:1879-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Super-Sonic Jazz at Murmur - Maurice Vincent Album Listening Session w/ Palo Santo Discos\, KC the Funkaholic & SIEM
DESCRIPTION:On July 3\, Mauríce Vincent presents his debut album The Echoes Within during a one-off listening session at Murmur. The album was created over years of exploration and recording\, drawing from classical guitar\, Brazilian traditions\, spiritual jazz\, and a deep attention to the rhythms of nature. The music unfolds as an invitation to return to the present\, to reconnect\, and to experience sound as something that echoes both inward and outward. Recorded with an orchestral ensemble and full choir at A \nWhere: murmur – Aambeeldstraat 60\, 1021 KB Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/super-sonic-jazz-at-murmur-maurice-vincent-album-listening-session-w-palo-santo-discos-kc-the-funkaholic-siem/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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UID:1882-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Global Reticulum Community Videocall No.6
DESCRIPTION:The sixth edition of the Reticulum Community Videocalls\, aiming to connect local communities building autonomous networks using the versatile networking stack and relying on its ecosystem of inventions. This is a special edition with a roundtable about community building around local deployments\, following up on a conversation about governance in the last call. After the presentation we can discuss hot news\, turbulent community development and burning infrastructure questions. Location: this is \nWhere: LAG – Eerste Schinkelstraat 14-16\, 1075 TX Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/global-reticulum-community-videocall-no-6/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232750Z
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UID:1885-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Eetcafe ADM Noord
DESCRIPTION:VEGAN VOLKSCUISINE IN DE ACHTERTUIN VAN NOORD Ons restaurant Eetcafe ADM Noord en ook de bar zijn elke vrijdag open vanaf 17:00 uur Tussen 18.00 en 21.00 uur wordt er een biologisch & veganistisch 3-gangen menu geserveerd voor 12\,50 euro. Er wordt zoveel mogelijk gebruik gemaakt van biologische producten\, het liefst uit de eigen GreenAssGarden [https:]. Ook is er een ruim buitenterras. De keuken wordt geheel gerund door vrijwilligers. Ook de bar wordt door vrijwilligers gedaan. Mmmmm! Reserveer \nWhere: Eetcafe ADM Noord – Buikslotermeerdijk 95\, 1027 GE Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/eetcafe-adm-noord/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232753Z
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UID:1888-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:HOSTING SPACE by Maike Statz
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION AND CAKE BY MAIKE STATZ AT 6.30PM Hosting Space explores how processes of hosting\, such as access\, support\, and gathering\, operate within the context of an art institution. It invites readers to reconsider how these activities are embedded in the spaces we inhabit and how they shape spatial practices. The book reflects on an exhibition curated by Maike Statz at Hordaland Kunstsenter\, Bergen\, in 2023\, bringing together visual documentation\, new writing\, and interviews with Staci Bu S \nWhere: San Serriffe – Sint Annenstraat 30\, 1012 HE Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/hosting-space-by-maike-statz/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232757Z
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UID:1891-1783101600-1783108800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Twiggle Room: a slow motion playground
DESCRIPTION:Line up: Toverwolf Open: 18:00 – 21:00 hrs Tickets: € 0 Twiggle Room A slow motion playground where balance\, counterbalance and imbalance create space for what we’re conditioned to rush past. Toverwolf is a walking\, breathing quirk\, with a lifelong dedication to playfulness\, spontaneity and improvisation. Fascinated by animals and the brain’s predisposition to impose patterns and expressions on the most minimal visual information. Experiments with lines and everyday materials\, drawings\, sculptur \nWhere: OT301 – Overtoom 301\, 1054 HW Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/twiggle-room-a-slow-motion-playground/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T204500
DTSTAMP:20260702T233824Z
CREATED:20260630T213810Z
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UID:417-1783104300-1783111500@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Casual Riichi Mahjong Night at the Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly group for a session of Riichi (Japanese) mahjong on the 7th floor of OBA Oosterdok. Free to attend\, English-language\, and open to anyone with basic knowledge of the rules — no scoring knowledge required. A fun\, niche social game night in a great library setting. \nWhere: OBA Oosterdok\, 7th floor \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/casual-riichi-mahjong-night-at-the-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T204500
DTSTAMP:20260702T235617Z
CREATED:20260630T214021Z
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UID:862-1783104300-1783111500@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Competition-Style Ranked Riichi Mahjong at OBA Library
DESCRIPTION:Experienced mahjong players meet for ranked Riichi competition (EMA RCR rules) on the 7th floor of OBA Oosterdok Public Library. English-language\, free\, no gambling. Limited to one mat (4 players maximum). Must be familiar with competition rules before joining. \nWhere: OBA Oosterdok\, 7th floor \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/competition-style-ranked-riichi-mahjong-at-oba-library/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T235024Z
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UID:707-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Asia × Africa × ME Social Night
DESCRIPTION:Casual drinks and conversation for expats and international professionals from Asia\, Africa\, and the Middle East. No formal networking—just new connections and cultural exchange in a relaxed setting. 18+. \nWhere: Zuidas\, Gustav Mahler \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/asia-x-africa-x-me-social-night/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T001129Z
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UID:1472-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Amsterdam's Hidden Queer Stories
DESCRIPTION:A storytelling event celebrating World Pride 2026\, exploring the deep historical roots of Amsterdam’s LGBTQIA+ community. Academics discuss diaries\, memoirs\, and personal documents of queer Amsterdammers\, revealing the decades of community work that led to the world’s first legal same-sex marriage. A celebration of local history and resilience. \nWhere: VOX-POP\, Binnengasthuisstraat 9 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/amsterdams-hidden-queer-stories/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T001157Z
CREATED:20260630T215605Z
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UID:1488-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Josylvio
DESCRIPTION:Dutch hip-hop artist Josylvio performs at Paradiso Main Hall. Known for hits ‘Le7nesh’ and ‘Overly\,’ he blends trap-inflected beats with melodic vocals and sharp lyricism. Event is sold out. \nWhere: Paradiso\, Main Hall \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/josylvio/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T215632Z
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UID:1680-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Turkish Tech Amsterdam Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Summer picnic in Vondelpark for Turkish tech professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and career-minded expats. Bring snacks and drinks. Conversations about tech\, startups\, careers\, and Amsterdam life. Baklava provided. \nWhere: Vondelpark \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/turkish-tech-amsterdam-summer-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T215634Z
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UID:1689-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Salon Maxivive Season 2\, Session 2: The Rhythmic Body with Lanre Balogun
DESCRIPTION:An intimate salon evening featuring DJ and writer Lanre Balogun of babytomato\, hosted by Nigerian fashion designer Papa Oyeyemi. Dinner includes Nigerian jollof rice\, live music\, and space for dialogue on fashion\, music\, identity\, and rhythm. Expect about 80 guests—a mix of creatives\, cultural workers\, and community members. \nWhere: SHEBANG Amsterdam\, Lemelerbergweg 35G \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/salon-maxivive-season-2-session-2-the-rhythmic-body-with-lanre-balogun/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232800Z
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UID:1894-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:LAG social evening CANCELLED or arguably moved to [tbd] at Het Groeneveld (ADM Noord)
DESCRIPTION:There will NOT be a social evening at LAG on the evening of Fri July 4 2025. Many of us will be at [tbd] [https://tbd.camp/] which is a weekend DIY/hacker festival/gathering hosted by Het Groeneveld which is at ADM Noord. Come find us\, chat\, debate\, participate\, enjoy the amazing sculptures on the terrain\, and dance the evening away. [tbd] is a participatory event organised by anyone who is interested in contributing. It is an open invitation to participate in co-creating an environment where kn \nWhere: LAG – Eerste Schinkelstraat 14-16\, 1075 TX Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/lag-social-evening-cancelled-or-arguably-moved-to-tbd-at-het-groeneveld-adm-noord/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232803Z
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UID:1897-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Packet Radio Experiment with Reticulum
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the workshop is to link a small village in Belgium with the TBD location using shortware transceiver and a 15 meter long antenna. Participants learn how to operate amateur radio equipment and use the Reticulum Network Stack (RNS) for long distance communication. This is an experiment we set up together. Long distance radio links are key for integrating local mesh networks into a global communication network independent of the Internet. We take advantage of the carrier agnostic and au \nWhere: LAG – Eerste Schinkelstraat 14-16\, 1075 TX Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/packet-radio-experiment-with-reticulum/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232807Z
CREATED:20260702T232806Z
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UID:1900-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Performance: Fractally in Medias Res by A Capetonian Quintet
DESCRIPTION:On 3 July 2026\, Framer Framed hosts A Capetonian Quintet’s Fractally in Medias Res — a musical performance reclaiming colonial Dutch music as an act of resistance. In the spirit of Keti Koti\, a quintet of vocalists and cultural carriers from Cape Town present a variety of Nederlands Liederen\, passed down through centuries of oral tradition\, each performance adding another layer to a living counter-archive. While the Nederlands Liederen (Dutch songs) of the VOC era have largely been erased from t \nWhere: Framer Framed – Oranje-Vrijstaatkade 71\, 1093KS Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/performance-fractally-in-medias-res-by-a-capetonian-quintet/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232810Z
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UID:1903-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Collective Readings: Transatlantic Voices
DESCRIPTION:On a late summer evening\, we will gather at the Perdu bookshop to conclude the Transatlantic Voices workshop series with an intimate collective reading by the participants. Everyone will share pieces and poems developed over the course of the workshop. Over the past eight weeks\, we have gathered to explore the poetics of five Latin American women authors: Blanca Varela (Peru)\, Angélica Freitas (Brasil)\, Marosa di Girogio (Uruguay)\, María Paz Guerrero (Colombia)\, and Mikaes Sanchez (Mexico). Insp \nWhere: Perdu – Kloveniersburgwal 86\, 1012 CZ Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/collective-readings-transatlantic-voices/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232814Z
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UID:1906-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Opening expositie Loïs Dalou "*Ruis*"
DESCRIPTION:Open: 19:00 – 21:00 hrs Tickets: € 0 *Ruis* is een solo-expositie met tekeningen en wandsculpturen die voortkomt uit een fascinatie voor miscommunicatie. In de tentoonstelling zijn antennes en vleermuizen te zien. Beide communiceren op manieren die voor mensen onwaarneembaar zijn. De sonar van vleermuizen ligt ver boven onze gehoorgrens en radiogolven kunnen we niet met ons lichaam detecteren. Voor Dalou staan ze symbool voor de onmogelijkheid om volledig afgestemd te zijn op alles wat om ons he \nWhere: OT301 – Overtoom 301\, 1054 HW Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/opening-expositie-lois-dalou-ruis/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
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UID:2903-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Ruben van der Meer Joins the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dutch stand-up Ruben van der Meer takes the stage tonight as part of the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Boom Chicago is Amsterdam’s home of English-language comedy\, and the festival format makes for a lively\, multi-act night. Tickets available. \nWhere: Boom Chicago \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/ruben-van-der-meer-joins-the-boom-chicago-comedy-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232513Z
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UID:209-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Q-tet: Jazz and Spoken Word at Theater de Roode Bioscoop
DESCRIPTION:An intimate evening blending jazz and spoken word at the characterful Theater de Roode Bioscoop. Q-tet brings together improvised music and poetry in a one-hour set. \nWhere: Theater de Roode Bioscoop \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/q-tet-jazz-and-spoken-word-at-theater-de-roode-bioscoop/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232303Z
CREATED:20260630T215306Z
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UID:113-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Basement Sessions: Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo at the Concertgebouw
DESCRIPTION:The Concertgebouw’s atmospheric Choir Hall hosts Belgian saxophonist Mattias De Craene alongside Black Koyo for an evening of pop\, jazz\, and soul. Part of the Basement Sessions series showcasing emerging talent — intimate\, accessible\, and €19. \nWhere: Het Concertgebouw (Choir Hall) \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/basement-sessions-mattias-de-craene-black-koyo-at-the-concertgebouw/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260703T001147Z
CREATED:20260630T215604Z
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UID:1481-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Speed Dating: Higher-Educated Singles 28–42
DESCRIPTION:Speed dating for educated singles\, ages 28–42. Four-minute rounds with 15–20 participants. Same-day match notification via email. \nWhere: Anne&Max Amsterdam Oostenburg \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/speed-dating-higher-educated-singles-28-42/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232817Z
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UID:1909-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Girly Pop! presents But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) incl. introduction
DESCRIPTION:GIRLY POP! PRESENTS BUT I’M A CHEELEADER (1999) INCL. INTRODUCTION Girly Pop! celebrates the glittery\, messy\, and meaningful world of girlhood on screen! From iconic teen comedies to coming-of-age cult faves\, we spotlight films that explore friendship\, self-discovery\, and the cultural power of all things “girly.” Often dismissed\, these stories are anything but trivial — they’re bold\, brilliant\, and totally unforgettable. Join us as we reclaim the fun\, the fierce(ly fabulous)\, and the formative m \nWhere: LAB111 – Arie Biemondstraat 111\, 1054 PD Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/girly-pop-presents-but-im-a-cheerleader-1999-incl-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260703T070720Z
CREATED:20260703T070718Z
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UID:2924-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Mattias De Craene ft. Black Koyo — Basement Sessions at the Concertgebouw
DESCRIPTION:Belgian singer-songwriter Mattias De Craene teams up with Black Koyo for an intimate pop-rock session at the Concertgebouw tonight. The ‘Basement Sessions’ format brings a stripped-back\, club-like feel to one of Amsterdam’s most iconic concert halls — an unexpected pairing worth catching. \nWhere: Concertgebouw \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/mattias-de-craene-ft-black-koyo-basement-sessions-at-the-concertgebouw/
CATEGORIES:Music
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