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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Mire Lee — Site-Specific Installations at the Oude Kerk
DESCRIPTION:South Korean artist Mire Lee presents a series of site-specific installations inside the Oude Kerk\, Amsterdam’s oldest building and one of its most atmospheric exhibition venues. The show runs through September 27. \nWhere: Oude Kerk \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/mire-lee-site-specific-installations-at-the-oude-kerk/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260708T230400Z
CREATED:20260708T230358Z
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UID:23069-1762473600-1795219199@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Canon of Amsterdam — City History Exhibition at the Stadsarchief
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary is the occasion for a revamped Canon of Amsterdam exhibition at the City Archives. The display traces the moments\, people\, and places that shaped the city across eight centuries — a natural stop for curious residents and history-minded visitors. On view through November 2026. \nWhere: Stadsarchief Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/canon-of-amsterdam-city-history-exhibition-at-the-stadsarchief/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260708T200632Z
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UID:22614-1775174400-1789343999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Years — Exhibition on Music\, Migration & Amsterdam (1930–1939) at Stadsarchief
DESCRIPTION:On now through September 13\, the Stadsarchief’s ‘Jazz Years’ exhibition charts how jazz\, migration\, and Amsterdam’s social fabric intertwined during the 1930s. A rich slice of local history with broad cultural appeal. \nWhere: Stadsarchief Amsterdam\, Vijzelstraat 32 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/jazz-years-exhibition-on-music-migration-amsterdam-1930-1939-at-stadsarchief/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260708T201416Z
CREATED:20260708T201411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201416Z
UID:23675-1775174400-1788739199@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Eye(s) Open — New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage at EYE
DESCRIPTION:EYE Film Museum is running a major exhibition through September 6 in which eleven contemporary artists respond to EYE’s collection of roughly 2\,000 colonial-era films from Indonesia and Suriname. The artists created ten new works in dialogue with this archival material — a rare chance to see how filmmakers and visual artists grapple with found historical footage at one of Amsterdam’s landmark cultural venues. \nWhere: EYE Film Museum\, Amsterdam Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/eyes-open-new-perspectives-on-colonial-film-heritage-at-eye/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201918Z
CREATED:20260708T201914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201918Z
UID:24329-1781863200-1793354400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Pick Your Own Flowers at Pluktuin Amstelveen
DESCRIPTION:A pick-your-own flower garden open through October\, 10am–5pm daily. Kids and families can select and cut fresh blooms in a summer outdoor setting. \nWhere: Pluktuin Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/pick-your-own-flowers-at-pluktuin-amstelveen/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260708T211505Z
CREATED:20260708T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T211505Z
UID:24313-1782205200-1813654800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Farmers Market at Amstelveen City Center
DESCRIPTION:Weekly farmers market\, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.\, year-round. Free to browse\, sustainable local produce. \nWhere: Stadshart Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/farmers-market-at-amstelveen-city-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260623T213500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260930T213500
DTSTAMP:20260708T201855Z
CREATED:20260708T201850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201855Z
UID:24291-1782250500-1790804100@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Films with a View — My Neighbor Totoro (1988) at Pllek
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor cinema on Amsterdam Noord’s NDSM wharf with stunning skyline views. Watch the beloved Studio Ghibli classic from a beach chair with drinks. Runs Tuesdays through end of September. Pickup headphones at 21:35\, film starts at 22:35. English subtitles. \nWhere: Pllek\, NDSM Wharf \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/films-with-a-view-my-neighbor-totoro-1988-at-pllek/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260708T201847Z
CREATED:20260708T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201847Z
UID:24267-1782432000-1790553599@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Drag in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition exploring drag culture and history in Amsterdam\, on view June 26 through September 27\, 2026 at the City Archives. Free admission. \nWhere: Stadsarchief Amsterdam\, Vijzelstraat 32 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/drag-in-amsterdam/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270626T080000
DTSTAMP:20260709T090200Z
CREATED:20260709T090156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T090200Z
UID:23853-1782547200-1813996800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Amstelveense Friday Market
DESCRIPTION:Weekly outdoor market in Amstelveen with year-round operation. Open Fridays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.\, selling fresh produce\, flowers\, and local goods. \nWhere: Stadshart Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/weekly-friday-market-returns-to-amstelveen-all-year/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260708T201659Z
CREATED:20260708T201657Z
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UID:24017-1782777600-1789689599@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:West Beweegt On Tour — Free Sports Pop-Ups All Summer in Amsterdam West
DESCRIPTION:West Beweegt On Tour is traveling through Amsterdam West on rotating days from June 15 through September 17\, bringing free sports activities to playgrounds and open spaces around the neighborhood. A great drop-in option for families and active residents throughout the summer. \nWhere: Various playgrounds\, Amsterdam West \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/west-beweegt-on-tour-free-sports-pop-ups-all-summer-in-amsterdam-west/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201709Z
CREATED:20260708T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201709Z
UID:24036-1783008000-1792771200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:New Exhibition Asks: What Is Technology Doing to Our Bodies?
DESCRIPTION:De Nieuwe Schatkamer opens a new exhibition drawn from the DNB art collection\, exploring how technology is reshaping the way we live\, move\, and see ourselves. On view through October 23. \nWhere: De Nieuwe Schatkamer\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/new-exhibition-asks-what-is-technology-doing-to-our-bodies/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260709T090140Z
CREATED:20260709T090134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T090140Z
UID:22971-1783036800-1791071999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Boom Chicago Improv Comedy — The Famous Show
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Boom Chicago improv comedy show runs all summer through October 3\, with performances at various times. The Amsterdam institution has been delivering sharp\, English-language comedy for decades — a reliable go-to for newcomers and regulars alike. \nWhere: Boom Chicago\, Jordaan \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/boom-chicago-improv-comedy-running-all-summer/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260708T201518Z
CREATED:20260708T201512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201518Z
UID:23829-1783036800-1796601599@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Yard Sale at De Tuinen Van — Free\, Every Week Through December
DESCRIPTION:De Tuinen Van in the Houthavens neighborhood hosts a free recurring yard sale running from early July through December. A great browse for secondhand finds in a sustainably minded setting. Multiple dates and times — check ahead for the schedule. \nWhere: De Tuinen Van\, Houthavens \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/yard-sale-at-de-tuinen-van-free-every-week-through-december/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T211416Z
CREATED:20260708T211411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T211416Z
UID:23169-1783159200-1795168800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:New Exhibition Opens Today: The Art of Transformation at Allard Pierson
DESCRIPTION:Opening at the Allard Pierson\, this exhibition dives into the theatrical art of disguise — costumes\, masks\, crossdressing\, and the magic of transformation on stage. Drawing from the museum’s theater collection (photos\, audio recordings\, set designs\, costumes)\, it focuses on three fascinating subjects: crossdressing in theater\, the Slingelandt theater\, and the life of revue performer Louisette. Photographer Diana Blok contributes new portraits of actors dressed in their dream roles. Through November 20. Museum ticket price. \nWhere: Allard Pierson \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/new-exhibition-opens-today-the-art-of-transformation-at-allard-pierson/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201506Z
CREATED:20260708T201501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201506Z
UID:23803-1783247400-1789295400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:The Resistance Tram: WWII Guided Tram Tour (Ages 14+)
DESCRIPTION:The Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum) runs ‘Verzetstram’ — a guided tour by tram retracing Amsterdam’s history of resistance and occupation during World War II. Running Sundays from July 5 through September 13\, 10:30 AM–4:00 PM. For ages 14 and up. Tickets required. \nWhere: Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam\, Plantage \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/the-resistance-tram-wwii-guided-tram-tour-ages-14/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201326Z
CREATED:20260708T201325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201326Z
UID:23549-1783249200-1815303600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Outdoor HIIT Workout at De Boshalte — Amstelveen
DESCRIPTION:A free 45-minute HIIT session runs outdoors at De Boshalte in Amstelveen\, 11:00–11:45. Drop in and get moving — no cost\, just show up. Running through summer. \nWhere: De Boshalte\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-outdoor-hiit-workout-at-de-boshalte-amstelveen/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201457Z
CREATED:20260708T201450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201457Z
UID:23785-1783256400-1795870800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Paper Pulping Workshops at Chillzone Books
DESCRIPTION:Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a series of free paper pulping and bookmaking workshops at Chillzone Books in Westerpark\, running on select dates from July through late November. A hands-on\, crafty afternoon with no cost to join. \nWhere: Chillzone Books\, Westerpark \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-paper-pulping-workshops-at-chillzone-books/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260708T200948Z
CREATED:20260708T200943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200948Z
UID:23054-1783506600-1793356200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Bird Ringing Days at Fort Island Pampus
DESCRIPTION:Join researchers on historic Fort Island Pampus to watch — and help with — the ringing and tracking of wild birds. The program runs on select dates from July 8 through October 30\, 10:30–14:00. A genuinely unusual outdoor activity combining nature\, history\, and hands-on science for kids and curious adults alike. Tickets available; the island is reached by ferry. \nWhere: Fort Island Pampus \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/bird-ringing-days-at-fort-island-pampus/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260709T070708Z
CREATED:20260709T070706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T070708Z
UID:27267-1783555200-1788566399@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Becoming God — Melyn Chow & Frascati Producties at Frascati
DESCRIPTION:Choreographer Melyn Chow and Frascati Producties bring ‘Becoming God’ to Frascati\, a contemporary performance running through September 4. Tickets available. \nWhere: Frascati \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/becoming-god-melyn-chow-frascati-producties-at-frascati/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260709T070709Z
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UID:27270-1783555200-1788739199@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Summer Architecture Walks with ARCAM — Running Through September
DESCRIPTION:ARCAM\, Amsterdam’s architecture center\, is running its summer guided walk series through September 6. The tours take you through the city’s built environment with expert guides — a great way to see Amsterdam through new eyes. Tickets required; multiple time slots available. \nWhere: ARCAM\, Nieuwmarkt \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/summer-architecture-walks-with-arcam-running-through-september/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270715T093000
DTSTAMP:20260708T230611Z
CREATED:20260708T230602Z
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UID:24754-1783589400-1815643800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Baby Story Time at Amstelveen Westwijk Library — Ages 0–2
DESCRIPTION:The Westwijk branch of the Amstelveen public library runs a weekly Boekstart Baby session for little ones aged 0 to 2\, Wednesdays 9:30–10:30. Free entry — a gentle\, social morning activity for parents and their youngest children. \nWhere: Bibliotheek Westwijk\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/baby-story-time-at-amstelveen-westwijk-library-ages-0-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260709T070707Z
CREATED:20260709T070706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T070707Z
UID:27262-1783591200-1788688800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:American Identities' Photography Exhibition at H'ART Museum
DESCRIPTION:H’ART Museum is showing ‘American Identities\,’ a photography exhibition exploring who Americans are and how they see themselves. Open 10:00–17:00\, tickets available\, running through September 6. \nWhere: H’ART Museum \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/american-identities-photography-exhibition-at-hart-museum/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260709T090207Z
CREATED:20260709T090203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T090207Z
UID:23168-1783591200-1793527200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Glass Made in Antiquity — Exhibition at Allard Pierson (Until November 1)
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 ancient glass objects from the Allard Pierson’s archaeology collection\, now on extended display through November 1. Transparent\, colorful\, and remarkably preserved — a new research collaboration with Delft University of Technology reveals how glassmakers in the ancient world achieved their craft. Free to visit with museum entry. \nWhere: Allard Pierson\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/glass-made-in-antiquity-200-ancient-objects-at-allard-pierson/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260709T070705Z
CREATED:20260709T070703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T070705Z
UID:27250-1783594800-1788692400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Photography Exhibition: 'What Is the Most Beautiful Thing You Can Say About Death?' at Museum Tot Zover
DESCRIPTION:Museum Tot Zover — Amsterdam’s cemetery museum — is hosting a free photography exhibition posing the question: what is the most beautiful thing you can say about death? Open daily 11:00–17:00\, running through September 6. Thought-provoking\, unusual\, and completely free. \nWhere: Museum Tot Zover \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-photography-exhibition-what-is-the-most-beautiful-thing-you-can-say-about-death-at-museum-tot-zover/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260709T070707Z
CREATED:20260709T070706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T070707Z
UID:27261-1783594800-1788692400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Aat Veldhoen: Realist to the Grave — Exhibition at Museum Tot Zover
DESCRIPTION:Museum Tot Zover — Amsterdam’s cemetery museum — is showing paintings by Dutch realist Aat Veldhoen through September 6. Open 11:00–17:00. The museum itself\, set in a historic graveyard\, is one of Amsterdam’s more unusual cultural destinations. Tickets required. \nWhere: Museum Tot Zover \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/aat-veldhoen-realist-to-the-grave-exhibition-at-museum-tot-zover/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260708T200829Z
CREATED:20260708T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200829Z
UID:24197-1783594800-1789902000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Beautiful Creatures: Photography Exhibition at Melkweg Expo
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam photographer The Sinful Son (Peter van der Wal) documents intimate moments of DJs\, dancers\, lovers\, and strangers across Amsterdam\, Berlin\, and London. A celebration of queer community\, freedom\, and diversity. Free. July 9–September 20. \nWhere: Melkweg Expo \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/beautiful-creatures-photography-exhibition-at-melkweg-expo/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T230612Z
CREATED:20260708T230612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T230612Z
UID:24766-1783605600-1815660000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Do and Learn at the Timber Yard — Kids Workshop at the Amsterdamse Bos
DESCRIPTION:Children can get hands-on at the historic Houtwerf (timber yard) in the Amsterdamse Bos\, joining a workshop session running daily from 14:00 to 15:30 through next summer. A great outdoor\, practical activity tucked into one of Amsterdam’s favorite green spaces. \nWhere: Houtwerf\, Amsterdamse Bos \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/do-and-learn-at-the-timber-yard-kids-workshop-at-the-amsterdamse-bos/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260708T201810Z
CREATED:20260708T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201810Z
UID:24160-1783641600-1791763199@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:We Carry Forward: Queer Horizons of Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition at Luther Museum featuring ten contemporary visual artists exploring queer futurity and diverse perspectives. Runs July 10–October 11\, 2026. \nWhere: Luther Museum Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/we-carry-forward-queer-horizons-of-imagination/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201810Z
CREATED:20260708T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201810Z
UID:24159-1783681200-1791716400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Ons Geloof is Liefde (Our Faith Is Love): A Queer History Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Luther Museum celebrates queer history and inclusion with a three-month exhibition featuring personal stories. The Lutheran church in Amsterdam has long been a progressive voice on LGBTQ+ equality. Special exhibition for World Pride (July–October 2026). \nWhere: Luther Museum Amsterdam\, Nieuwe Keizersgracht 570 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/ons-geloof-is-liefde-our-faith-is-love-a-queer-history-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260709T090022Z
CREATED:20260709T090016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T090022Z
UID:22772-1784678400-1788479999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Pop Art Factory at Museum Cobra — Through September 3
DESCRIPTION:Museum Cobra in Amstelveen is running Pop Art Factory\, an exhibition and hands-on experience exploring the Pop Art movement\, through September 3. The museum offers accessibility provisions for visitors with needs. A colorful summer outing — especially good for families curious about Warhol-era visual culture. \nWhere: Museum Cobra\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/pop-art-factory-at-museum-cobra-make-buttons-and-print-tote-bags/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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