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SUMMARY:Games Night at Roode Remise
DESCRIPTION:Roode Remise hosts a games evening (spelletjesavond) on July 8 starting at 7 pm — a relaxed social night of board games and card games in a convivial neighborhood setting. A low-barrier way to meet locals and have fun. \nWhere: Roode Remise \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/games-night-at-roode-remise/
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SUMMARY:Appsterdam Weekly Meetup at Café Bax
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam’s long-running tech and app-maker community gathers every Wednesday evening at Café Bax in the Oud-West neighborhood — the café where Appsterdam was born. No agenda\, no talks: just makers\, nerds\, and tech enthusiasts sharing ideas over drinks on the legendary terrace. All are welcome; Appsterdammers get 10% off the bill. \nWhere: Café Bax\, Ten Katestraat 119 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/appsterdam-weekly-meetup-at-cafe-bax/
CATEGORIES:Work/Business
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tech & Maker Drinks at Café Bax
DESCRIPTION:Appsterdam’s long-running weekly Wednesday meetup for app developers\, makers\, and tech enthusiasts returns to Café Bax in De Pijp. No talks\, no agenda — just the terrace\, seasonal beers\, and a decade-strong community of Amsterdam techies. Appsterdammers get 10% off the bill. Starts 19:00. \nWhere: Café Bax\, Ten Katestraat 119 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/weekly-tech-maker-drinks-at-cafe-bax/
CATEGORIES:Work/Business
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SUMMARY:Lindy Hop Beginner Course — No Partner Needed
DESCRIPTION:New to swing dancing? Swing Philosophy’s 10-week Lindy Hop beginner course kicks off Wednesdays at KZ (Kompaszaal) on the Eastern Docklands waterfront. No partner required — everyone learns both roles and rotates partners. Drop-ins also welcome. After class\, stick around for Jazz Movie Nights from 20:30. \nWhere: KZ Kompaszaal\, KNSM-Laan \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/lindy-hop-beginner-course-no-partner-needed/
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SUMMARY:Learn to Lindy Hop — Beginner Course Starts at Kompaszaal
DESCRIPTION:New to swing dancing? Kompaszaal Amsterdam is running a beginner/Level 1 Lindy Hop course starting July 8 at 7 pm. Lindy Hop is a joyful\, social dance that’s easy to pick up and a great way to meet people — no partner needed to sign up. \nWhere: Kompaszaal Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/learn-to-lindy-hop-beginner-course-starts-at-kompaszaal/
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SUMMARY:Tempest' — Lisbeth Gruwez & Voetvolk at ITA (Julidans)
DESCRIPTION:Belgian choreographer Lisbeth Gruwez and her company Voetvolk bring ‘Tempest’ to ITA on July 8 at 7 pm as part of the Julidans international dance festival. Gruwez is one of Europe’s most compelling physical theater makers — an intense\, atmospheric piece for fans of contemporary dance. \nWhere: ITA \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/tempest-lisbeth-gruwez-voetvolk-at-ita-julidans/
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UID:23289-1783537200-1783544400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Young Miko — Late Checkout Tour at Melkweg
DESCRIPTION:Puerto Rican global star Young Miko brings her Late Checkout Tour to Melkweg. GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-nominated\, she’s collaborated with Bad Bunny\, KAROL G\, Central Cee\, and Marshmello\, and made history as the youngest artist nominated for Best Música Urbana Album. Genre-defying Spanglish pop that’s taking over charts worldwide. \nWhere: Melkweg \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/young-miko-late-checkout-tour-at-melkweg/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Flower Arrangement Social Evening at the Vondelpark
DESCRIPTION:A social flower-arranging evening for €39 at Proeflokaal ‘t Blauwe Theehuis in the Vondelpark — a charming setting to make something beautiful and meet people. No experience needed. \nWhere: Proeflokaal ‘t Blauwe Theehuis\, Vondelpark \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/flower-arrangement-social-evening-at-the-vondelpark/
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UID:24326-1783537200-1783544400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Dutch Language Café — Dynamo Buitenveldert
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, low-pressure Dutch language practice group for anyone at any level. Start with free conversation\, then do games and small activities. Learn new words\, build confidence\, and get support from other learners. Held at Dynamo Buitenveldert community center in Amsterdam Zuid. \nWhere: Dynamo Buitenveldert\, Ernst neighborhood room\, Amsterdam Zuid \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/dutch-language-cafe-dynamo-buitenveldert/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T190000
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SUMMARY:Becoming God' — Dance Performance Opens Tonight at Frascati
DESCRIPTION:A new dance/ballet work titled ‘Becoming God’ opens tonight at Frascati and runs through July 10. Shows run 19:00–20:00. Frascati is one of Amsterdam’s leading venues for contemporary dance and performance. Tickets available. \nWhere: Frascati \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/becoming-god-dance-performance-opens-tonight-at-frascati/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T211500
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SUMMARY:Learn to Swim at the Historic Zuiderbad Pool
DESCRIPTION:Your Personal Swim Coach offers try-out adult swimming lessons at the Zuiderbad — a stunning 1912 art nouveau pool tucked behind the Rijksmuseum\, with original tiles and plenty of character. Beginners and improvers welcome. Sessions run Wednesday evenings at 19:15. Zuiderbad\, Hobbemastraat 26. \nWhere: Zuiderbad\, Hobbemastraat 26 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/learn-to-swim-at-the-historic-zuiderbad-pool/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T213000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ceramics Evening in Amsterdam Noord-West
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday evening at 19:30\, join a drop-in ceramics workshop at a community center in Noord-West. Come make something with your hands — no experience needed. \nWhere: Wijkcentra Noord-West\, Amsterdam Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/weekly-ceramics-evening-in-amsterdam-noord-west/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T213000
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SUMMARY:KLIK — Open Creative Evening for Artists and Makers
DESCRIPTION:KLIK is a lively monthly gathering at Pakhuis de Zwijger for anyone who makes something — whether you write\, paint\, film\, draw\, play music\, or create in any other way. Bring your work to share\, or just come to meet fellow creatives\, get inspired\, and enjoy an evening of drinks and good company. Born from a spontaneous film project\, KLIK has grown into a regular community night where beginners and enthusiasts are equally welcome. Starts at 7:30 PM. \nWhere: Pakhuis de Zwijger \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/klik-open-creative-evening-for-artists-and-makers/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260708T200915Z
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UID:22995-1783539000-1783546200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Midweek Expat Drinks at Bar Shaffy
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meetup for expats and internationals to unwind\, meet new people\, and make friends over drinks at Bar Shaffy near Vijzelgracht. Drop in\, no agenda — just conversation. \nWhere: Bar Shaffy\, Nieuwe Vijzelstraat 1 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/midweek-expat-drinks-at-bar-shaffy/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260708T200919Z
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UID:23011-1783539000-1783546200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Mosaic Workshop Tonight — Make Something Beautiful from Broken Tiles
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of mosaic-making and create your own piece — a mirror\, tray\, cheeseboard\, or an object you bring from home. The two-hour workshop at Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts includes all materials\, tools\, guidance in English and Dutch\, plus tea and a cookie. No experience needed; beginners and experienced makers both welcome. €59. \nWhere: Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts\, Oudeschans 21 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/mosaic-workshop-tonight-make-something-beautiful-from-broken-tiles/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T213000
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SUMMARY:The Little Big Things — West End Musical Comes to Theater Carré
DESCRIPTION:The inspiring West End musical about hope and resilience makes its Dutch debut at the iconic Carré theater. Starring Joy Wielkens and Edwin Jonker. Tickets from €45. \nWhere: Koninklijk Theater Carré \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/the-little-big-things-west-end-musical-comes-to-theater-carre/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T214500
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SUMMARY:Watercolor & Wine for Beginners — Tonight in the Jordaan
DESCRIPTION:Never held a paintbrush? No problem. This two-hour watercolor session in a cozy Jordaan art studio pairs step-by-step painting guidance with a glass of wine (or tea/coffee) and good company. All materials provided. Small groups keep it personal and relaxed — a genuinely low-stakes way to try something creative and meet fellow locals and expats. €35 per person; bring a friend and both get €5 off. Starts at 19:45. \nWhere: Jordaan Art Studio\, Marnixstraat \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/watercolor-wine-for-beginners-tonight-in-the-jordaan/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T200639Z
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SUMMARY:Reggie Watts at the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival — One Night Only
DESCRIPTION:One of comedy’s most singular performers comes to Boom Chicago on July 8. Armed with a microphone\, keyboard\, and loop station\, Reggie Watts builds entirely improvised worlds from live music\, beatboxing\, surreal humor\, and spontaneous storytelling — no two shows alike. Part of the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. \nWhere: Boom Chicago\, Rozengracht \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/boom-chicago-comedy-festival-reggie-watts-epic-rap-battles-more-through-july-8/
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DTSTAMP:20260708T200945Z
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UID:23051-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Stoornis of My Life' — Musical at DeLaMar Theater
DESCRIPTION:A new musical starring Alex Klaasen and Soy Kroon — two of the Netherlands’ most celebrated musical theater performers — playing at the DeLaMar Theater. Expect sharp stagecraft and a packed house. \nWhere: DeLaMar Theater \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/stoornis-of-my-life-musical-at-delamar-theater-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201132Z
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UID:23275-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Stravinsky's Rite of Spring & Saint-Saëns with Cellist Gautier Capuçon at the Concertgebouw
DESCRIPTION:Star cellist Gautier Capuçon joins the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne under conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada for an evening pairing Saint-Saëns’ lyrical Cello Concerto with Stravinsky’s electrifying Rite of Spring — one of classical music’s most thrilling and famous works. Wednesday July 8\, 8 PM. Tickets from €53. \nWhere: Het Concertgebouw \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/stravinskys-rite-of-spring-saint-saens-with-cellist-gautier-capucon-at-the-concertgebouw/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201135Z
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UID:23276-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Community Karaoke Night at OCCII
DESCRIPTION:KaraOCCII is a community karaoke event at OCCII — a relaxed\, participatory evening where anyone can grab the mic. Good for letting loose and meeting people in a welcoming\, low-key setting. \nWhere: OCCII \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/community-karaoke-night-at-occii/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201134Z
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UID:23277-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Live Podcast Recording: Esther's Time of the Month with Kor Hoebe at Comedy Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A live taping of the Dutch comedy podcast ‘Esther’s Time of the Month\,’ featuring comedian Kor Hoebe at Comedy Cafe. A fun night of laughter in a relaxed setting — best for Dutch speakers. \nWhere: Comedy Cafe \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/live-podcast-recording-esthers-time-of-the-month-with-kor-hoebe-at-comedy-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201134Z
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UID:23274-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Rogier Bak: 'To the Rescue!' — Comedy Night at Comedy Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Dutch stand-up comedian Rogier Bak brings his show ‘To the Rescue!’ to the Comedy Cafe. An easy\, fun night out for Dutch speakers. \nWhere: Comedy Cafe \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/rogier-bak-to-the-rescue-comedy-night-at-comedy-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201143Z
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UID:23288-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Listening Session: The Musical Memory of Africa — Hugh Tracey Archives at De Nieuwe Anita
DESCRIPTION:A rare curated listening session diving into the Hugh Tracey Archives — one of the most significant collections of recorded African music ever assembled\, captured across mid-20th-century sub-Saharan Africa. De Nieuwe Anita hosts this ‘Blackout Session’ on July 8 at 8 pm: dim the lights\, sit back\, and let the music tell the story. A genuinely unusual evening for the curious. \nWhere: De Nieuwe Anita \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/listening-session-the-musical-memory-of-africa-hugh-tracey-archives-at-de-nieuwe-anita/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201305Z
CREATED:20260708T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201305Z
UID:23488-1783540800-1783548000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Open Stage Storytelling Night at Mezrab
DESCRIPTION:Mezrab’s beloved open storytelling night returns: anyone can take the stage and share a story — no preparation required\, no theme imposed. A genuine community event where strangers become an audience for each other. Doors at 8 p.m. \nWhere: Mezrab\, Veemkade 576 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/open-stage-storytelling-night-at-mezrab/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T220000
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SUMMARY:Silent Friend — A Giant Ginkgo Tree Watches Centuries of Human Lives at Theater de Omval
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval German university town stands a giant ginkgo tree — a silent witness that has observed multiple human lives unfolding over more than a century. This intimate theater piece brings that long\, quiet perspective to the stage. Tickets from free to €11.50. \nWhere: Theater de Omval \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/silent-friend-a-giant-ginkgo-tree-watches-centuries-of-human-lives-at-theater-de-omval/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260712T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201717Z
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SUMMARY:Julidans International Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam’s flagship international contemporary dance festival returns July 1–12\, bringing world-class modern dance and ballet performances to venues across the city. One of the summer’s highlight cultural events — tickets are available now. \nWhere: Various venues\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/julidans-international-dance-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T221500
DTSTAMP:20260708T200849Z
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SUMMARY:Spinoza' — Music Theater at ITA with Club Guy & Roni
DESCRIPTION:A multidisciplinary music theater performance inspired by the Dutch philosopher Spinoza\, created by a collective including renowned dance company Club Guy & Roni\, NITE\, HIIIT\, and Het Muziek Lod. Playing at ITA (Internationaal Theater Amsterdam). \nWhere: ITA (Internationaal Theater Amsterdam) \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/spinoza-music-theater-at-ita-with-club-guy-roni/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260711T201500
DTSTAMP:20260708T175814Z
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SUMMARY:Spinoza' — Outdoor Musical at the Bostheater (Final Nights This Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:The Bostheater’s summer production of ‘Spinoza’ — a musical about Amsterdam’s famous 17th-century philosopher — plays its final nights through Saturday\, July 11\, starting at 8:15 PM in the open-air forest theater in the Amsterdamse Bos. Subtitles available; guide dogs welcome. \nWhere: Amsterdamse Bostheater \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/spinoza-outdoor-musical-at-the-bostheater-final-nights-this-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260708T223000
DTSTAMP:20260708T180041Z
CREATED:20260708T180038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T180041Z
UID:25152-1783542600-1783549800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Double Bill: 'Puff' & 'Sons of the Soil' — Tonight at Bijlmer Parktheater
DESCRIPTION:Two modern dance pieces share the stage tonight at Bijlmer Parktheater. ‘Puff’ and ‘Sons of the Soil’ make up a double bill running 20:30 to 21:45. Tickets available. \nWhere: Bijlmer Parktheater \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/double-bill-puff-sons-of-the-soil-tonight-at-bijlmer-parktheater/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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