A free outdoor exhibition at Nieuwmarkt showcasing Amsterdam captured in art prints, running daily 8am–9pm through August 28. Central location, no ticket needed — easy to stumble upon.Where: NieuwmarktMore info […]

Student welcome festival featuring games, workshops, food, and live music for first-year students arriving in Amsterdam. A key orientation event for new international students.Where: Jaap EdenbaanMore info & tickets

Romantasy author Hazel McBride visits Amsterdam for an intimate author evening at the American Book Center on Spui. A good pick for fans of the genre — and a reminder […]

Meet Romantasy author Hazel McBride at the American Book Center for the presentation of her new novel. A cozy English-language evening for fans of the genre.Where: The American Book Center, […]

All-ages neighborhood festival at Stadspark Osdorp with performances, sports activities, workshops, food, and drink. A full-day community celebration open to families and all ages.Where: Stadspark Osdorp, Nieuw WestMore info & […]

Every evening through August 30, Het Rijk van de Keizer hosts an 'Avond van de Chef' — a chef-driven dinner experience running 6:00–9:30 pm. A good summer outing for food […]

Chef's Evening runs at Het Rijk van de Keizer through August 30 — a recurring culinary dining event in a distinctive Amsterdam setting. Evening sittings from 18:00 to 21:30; a […]

A recurring chef's evening at Het Rijk van de Keizer, running through August 30, with dinner service from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. A good pick for a special weeknight or […]

Amsterdam author Arnon Grunberg sits down with American literary biographer Ruth Franklin to discuss her book on Anne Frank — exploring who she was as a historical person and how […]

Who was Anne Frank as a historical person, and how did she become one of the world's most recognizable icons? Amsterdam author Arnon Grunberg sits down with Ruth Franklin to […]