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SUMMARY:Hop on the IJ Neighborhood Ferry to Nieuwendam & Durgerdam
DESCRIPTION:The IJ-Buurtveer neighborhood ferry departs at 11:00 from Steiger 14\, taking passengers across the IJ to the charming waterfront villages of Nieuwendam and Durgerdam — a wonderfully low-key way to discover Amsterdam-Noord’s historic fringes on a Sunday morning. \nWhere: Steiger 14 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/hop-on-the-ij-neighborhood-ferry-to-nieuwendam-durgerdam/
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop — Make Your Own Blueprint Prints
DESCRIPTION:Learn the historic cyanotype photographic printing technique and go home with your own striking blue-and-white prints. Hosted at Vrije Academie on the Herengracht. \nWhere: Vrije Academie\, Herengracht \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/cyanotype-workshop-make-your-own-blueprint-prints/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
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SUMMARY:Terrible Football Amsterdam — Casual Kickabout in the Amsterdamse Bos
DESCRIPTION:No skills\, no fees\, no judgement — just football. Terrible Football Amsterdam gathers anyone who wants a relaxed game in the Amsterdamse Bos on Sunday mornings. All abilities\, all genders\, 16+. Games regularly reach 11v11. Bring boots with studs if it’s wet. RSVP required. \nWhere: Amsterdamse Bos \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/terrible-football-amsterdam-casual-kickabout-in-the-amsterdamse-bos/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T133000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Guided Tour of the Scheepvaarthuis
DESCRIPTION:Museum Het Schip is offering a Sunday arrangement with a guided tour of the Scheepvaarthuis — one of Amsterdam’s most spectacular Amsterdam School architecture landmarks. The Scheepvaarthuis (Shipping House) is a jaw-dropping early-20th-century building that many residents have never toured inside. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sunday-guided-tour-of-the-scheepvaarthuis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
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CREATED:20260703T070804Z
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UID:3125-1783252800-1783260000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Outdoor Fitness on IJburg Beach — Yoga\, Zumba\, Kickboxing & More
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, IJburg beach hosts a free hour of group exercise — yoga\, Zumba\, body balance\, kickboxing\, and Hyrox-style workouts. Show up\, join in\, no registration needed. \nWhere: Strand IJburg \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-outdoor-fitness-on-ijburg-beach-yoga-zumba-kickboxing-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070457Z
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UID:16804-1783252800-1783260000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:English-Language Guided Tour: Judy Chicago's 'Revelations' at Jewish Cultural Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided tour — conducted in English — of the Judy Chicago: Revelations exhibition at the Joods Cultureel Kwartier (Jewish Cultural Quarter). Judy Chicago is one of the most significant feminist artists of the 20th century\, and this is a rare opportunity to explore her work with an expert guide in English. \nWhere: Joods Cultureel Kwartier \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/english-language-guided-tour-judy-chicagos-revelations-at-jewish-cultural-quarter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T141500
DTSTAMP:20260704T070651Z
CREATED:20260704T070649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T070651Z
UID:17140-1783253700-1783260900@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Island Fortress Adventure: Forteiland IJmuiden
DESCRIPTION:A group trip to Forteiland IJmuiden\, a UNESCO-listed 19th-century sea fortress on an island at the entrance of the North Sea Canal — only reachable by ferry. Expect underground tunnels\, panoramic harbor views\, and a genuinely unusual afternoon. Purchase your ferry ticket in advance before joining. Ferry departs 12:45 from Dankzij Terminal\, IJmuiden. \nWhere: Dankzij Terminal\, Sluisplein 78\, IJmuiden \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/island-fortress-adventure-forteiland-ijmuiden/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
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UID:1576-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Textile Repair Workshop: Visible Mending with Textile Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Learn visible textile repair techniques with experts Bronwen Jones and Dasha Golova from Textile Initiative at Museum Het Schip. Hands-on workshop exploring creative approaches to extending the life of clothing. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/textile-repair-workshop-visible-mending-with-textile-initiative/
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UID:1670-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Textile Repair Workshop with Textile Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Free hands-on workshop at Museum Het Schip learning textile repair skills—a practical\, sustainable activity. Learn simple mending techniques while contributing to a circular-economy ethos. July 5\, 13:00–17:00. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip\, West Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/textile-repair-workshop-with-textile-initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
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UID:2971-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Textile Repair Workshop at Museum Het Schip
DESCRIPTION:Textile Initiative brings a free repair session to Museum Het Schip — the iconic Amsterdam School architecture museum in the Westerpark area. Bring a damaged garment\, learn mending techniques\, and leave with something fixed. Sunday\, July 5\, 1:00–5:00 pm. Free admission. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-textile-repair-workshop-at-museum-het-schip/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172609Z
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UID:3109-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Visible Textile Repair Workshop at Museum Het Schip
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of visible mending — patching and repairing clothes so the repair becomes part of the design. This hands-on workshop at Museum Het Schip is led by Bronwen Jones and Dasha Golova of Textile Initiative\, exploring creative\, sustainable approaches to fixing fabric. Sunday\, 1–5 PM. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/visible-textile-repair-workshop-at-museum-het-schip/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260703T173026Z
CREATED:20260703T071124Z
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UID:3420-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Textile Mending Workshop at Museum Het Schip
DESCRIPTION:Bring your worn or torn clothes and learn to repair them — skillfully — at this hands-on mending workshop hosted by the Textile Initiative inside the stunning Museum Het Schip. A practical\, sustainable craft session in one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/textile-mending-workshop-at-museum-het-schip/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260703T173031Z
CREATED:20260703T071124Z
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UID:3423-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Arboretum at De Nieuwe Ooster
DESCRIPTION:De Nieuwe Ooster cemetery doubles as a remarkable arboretum\, and this Sunday afternoon guided tour lets you explore its extraordinary tree collection with a knowledgeable guide. A lovely\, unusual outing — green\, peaceful\, and genuinely surprising for anyone who hasn’t visited. \nWhere: De Nieuwe Ooster \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/guided-tour-of-the-arboretum-at-de-nieuwe-ooster/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070620Z
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UID:17015-1783256400-1783263600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Tufting Workshop: Make Your Own Rug at Het Salon Ateliers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the tufting process from scratch and leave with a finished 45×45 cm handmade rug — no experience needed. This beginner-friendly Sunday session at Het Salon Ateliers is led by Monique Clara and runs most of the afternoon. \nWhere: Het Salon Ateliers \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/tufting-workshop-make-your-own-rug-at-het-salon-ateliers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260703T173025Z
CREATED:20260703T071052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T173025Z
UID:3401-1783258200-1783265400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:English Guided Tour of the Scheepvaarthuis (Shipping House)
DESCRIPTION:One of Amsterdam’s most stunning Art Nouveau buildings\, the 1916 Scheepvaarthuis was built as headquarters for the city’s shipping companies and is a masterpiece of the Amsterdam School style. This Sunday English-language guided tour is a rare chance to properly explore it with an expert — a must for architecture lovers and curious newcomers alike. \nWhere: Museum Het Schip \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/english-guided-tour-of-the-scheepvaarthuis-shipping-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232352Z
CREATED:20260630T213648Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Board Games & Ping-Pong at Het Groene Veld
DESCRIPTION:Love board games or ping-pong? Drop in on Sunday afternoon at Het Groene Veld for an all-ages casual game session. The bar will be open — bring your own games or use theirs. \nWhere: Het Groene Veld\, Gj Scheurleerweg 212\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sunday-board-games-ping-pong-at-het-groene-veld/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T000540Z
CREATED:20260630T215545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T000540Z
UID:1358-1783260000-1783267200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Coffee Social Amsterdam — Small Group Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Amsterdam Coffee Club for intimate small-group conversations (4–6 people) over coffee. Meet fellow residents and internationals in a curated\, relaxed setting. Register via Groupvibe platform. \nWhere: Secret location disclosed upon registration\, Weesperzijde area \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/coffee-social-amsterdam-small-group-meetup/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070658Z
CREATED:20260704T070657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T070658Z
UID:17176-1783260000-1783267200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club in Rivierenbuurt — Read Your Own Book\, Meet the Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Love reading but hate book clubs where everyone has to read the same thing? The Silent Book Club Rivierenbuurt starts with coffee or tea\, then an hour of quiet reading — everyone in their own book\, magazine\, or e-reader. Afterward\, share what you’re reading if you feel like it. A low-key\, genuinely social way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam Zuid. \nWhere: Dynamo Buurtkamer Rivierenhuis\, Amsterdam Zuid \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/silent-book-club-in-rivierenbuurt-read-your-own-book-meet-the-neighbors/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070702Z
CREATED:20260704T070700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T070702Z
UID:17196-1783260000-1783267200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Board Games & Ping-Pong at ADM Noord
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for an afternoon of board games and ping-pong at ADM Noord — games provided\, or bring your own. Open to all ages\, free to join\, and a relaxed way to meet people on a Sunday afternoon. \nWhere: ADM Noord\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sunday-board-games-ping-pong-at-adm-noord/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172231Z
CREATED:20260703T070713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172231Z
UID:2910-1783263600-1783270800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:The Singing Room — Community Singing Session at Felix Meritis
DESCRIPTION:Join an open group singing session at Felix Meritis from 15:00 to 17:00. Tagged as a participatory music workshop in the soul/R&B vein — a chance to sing with others in one of Amsterdam’s most storied cultural venues. \nWhere: Felix Meritis\, Keizersgracht \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/the-singing-room-community-singing-session-at-felix-meritis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070655Z
CREATED:20260704T070653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T070655Z
UID:17163-1783263600-1783270800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Summer Boat Party: Canal Cruise\, Swimming & Sunset
DESCRIPTION:A non-commercial afternoon on the water through Amsterdam’s canals — cold drinks\, good conversation\, a swim if the weather holds\, and a sunset finish. The organizer has been running these trips for years as a genuine passion project. Costs are split among the group (roughly €20 per person). Small group\, casual vibe\, and a very Amsterdam summer experience. \nWhere: Amsterdam (meeting point shared via Meetup message) \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/summer-boat-party-canal-cruise-swimming-sunset/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232357Z
CREATED:20260630T213650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T232357Z
UID:155-1783267200-1783274400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Chess & Beer — Sunday Afternoon at De Balie
DESCRIPTION:All levels welcome at this relaxed Sunday chess meetup at De Balie café on Leidseplein — from absolute beginners to serious players. Seat-swapping encouraged so you play everyone. Group discount of 10% at the bar. Just show up; bring a chess set if you have one. \nWhere: De Balie\, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/chess-beer-sunday-afternoon-at-de-balie/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T235023Z
CREATED:20260630T213940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T235023Z
UID:708-1783267200-1783274400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Amsterdam's Expat Board Games Sunday
DESCRIPTION:A monthly social gathering for expats and locals to play board games\, meet friends\, and build community. Welcoming to both seasoned gamers and newcomers. Includes a selection of games like Exploding Kittens\, Ticket to Ride\, and Codenames; participants are welcome to bring their own games. Free entry\, inclusive atmosphere designed for connection. \nWhere: Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/amsterdams-expat-board-games-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070654Z
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UID:17158-1783267200-1783274400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Expat Board Games Sunday
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering for expats and locals to play board games\, meet new people\, and have fun — no experience required and no need to know anyone. Games on offer include Exploding Kittens\, Ticket to Ride\, and Codenames; bring your own favorites too. Free entry. At Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens\, Sunday July 5 from 16:00. \nWhere: Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens\, Danzigerkade \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/expat-board-games-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260704T070709Z
CREATED:20260704T070706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T070709Z
UID:17221-1783267200-1783274400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Chess & Beer Sunday at Café De Balie
DESCRIPTION:All chess levels welcome — from total beginners to seasoned players — for an afternoon of games\, seat-swapping\, and cold drinks at Café De Balie. Tables reserved from 4 pm; group gets a 10% discount at the bar. Bring a set if you have one. \nWhere: Café De Balie \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/chess-beer-sunday-at-cafe-de-balie/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T193000
DTSTAMP:20260702T235754Z
CREATED:20260630T214041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T235754Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Women's Evening
DESCRIPTION:Weekly social gathering for older women in a warm\, welcoming atmosphere. Community building and connection. \nWhere: De Buurtkamer & IMD \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/senior-womens-evening/
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SUMMARY:Senior Women's Evening at De Buurtkamer
DESCRIPTION:Older women are invited to gather for a warm and sociable evening at De Buurtkamer community space. Runs 5:30–9 PM. \nWhere: De Buurtkamer & IMD \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/senior-womens-evening-at-de-buurtkamer/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T200000
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SUMMARY:Salsa Night with Workshop at Noorderlicht
DESCRIPTION:Salsa night at the waterfront Noorderlicht venue on NDSM Wharf\, featuring instruction from Yorni & Kyra and Maykel Acosta plus DJ Kasanoba spinning between sets. Great for beginners and experienced dancers alike — a natural way to meet people on a summer Sunday evening. \nWhere: Noorderlicht\, NDSM Wharf \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/salsa-night-with-workshop-at-noorderlicht/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232356Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Social Drinks at Café Lust — International Locals Meetup
DESCRIPTION:A small\, intentionally international group of locals and long-term expats meets for drinks and easy conversation at Café Lust\, a cozy neighborhood bar in De Pijp. Capped at around 20 people to keep things genuinely social rather than overwhelming — the kind of event where you might actually make a friend. English is the official language. Sign up even if the event shows full; the waitlist moves. \nWhere: Café Lust\, Cornelis Trooststraat 49I \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sunday-social-drinks-at-cafe-lust-international-locals-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T171112Z
CREATED:20260630T215620Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Basketball Pickup Game at Apollohal
DESCRIPTION:5-on-5 competitive pickup basketball on a professional court (Dutch National teams’ facility). Intermediate-to-advanced level required; players must know standard offense motion. €6 entry. Starts 19:00 (arrive 18:30 for warmup). Showers available. \nWhere: Apollohal\, Apollolaan \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sunday-basketball-pickup-game-at-apollohal/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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