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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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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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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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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Events: Do
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
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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/
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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172227Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T165520Z
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UID:3804-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Performance: Fractally in Medias Res by A Capetonian Quintet
DESCRIPTION:In de geest van Keti Koti wordt in dit muzikale optreden de Nederlandse koloniale muziek herontdekt als een daad van verzet \nWhere: Framer Framed\, Oranje-Vrijstaatkade 71 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/performance-fractally-in-medias-res-by-a-capetonian-quintet-2/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T165522Z
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UID:3806-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Fulfillment Music Center presents..
DESCRIPTION:Hardcore | Punk | Hardstyle | Hyperpop \nWhere: OCCII\, Amstelveenseweg 134 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/fulfillment-music-center-presents/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T165523Z
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UID:3808-1783105200-1783112400@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Collective Readings: Transatlantic Voices
DESCRIPTION:Where: Perdu\, Kloveniersburgwal 86 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/collective-readings-transatlantic-voices-2/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232513Z
CREATED:20260630T213716Z
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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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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/
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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:20260703T172234Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172514Z
CREATED:20260703T070733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172514Z
UID:2991-1783107000-1783114200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Q-tet: Jazz & Spoken Word at Theater de Roode Bioscoop
DESCRIPTION:Q-tet brings together jazz and spoken word for a 60-minute set at Theater de Roode Bioscoop in the Haarlemmerbuurt. Tickets available; starts at 7:30 pm. \nWhere: Theater de Roode Bioscoop\, Haarlemmerbuurt \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/q-tet-jazz-spoken-word-at-theater-de-roode-bioscoop/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T235157Z
CREATED:20260630T213959Z
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UID:756-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:TGIF Social Drinks & Hangout at The Winston
DESCRIPTION:International community social meetup at The Winston (Belushi’s) in the city center. Reserved group area\, happy hour deals all night\, games\, and casual socializing. A way to meet fellow expats and make new friends. \nWhere: The Winston (Belushi’s)\, Warmoesstraat \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/tgif-social-drinks-hangout-at-the-winston/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T234339Z
CREATED:20260630T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T234339Z
UID:570-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:"Pepper & Salt?!" — Howard Komproe & Noni Kooiman at Bijlmer Park Theater
DESCRIPTION:Howard Komproe and Noni Kooiman star in "Pepper & Salt?!" ("Peper en Zuur?!") at Bijlmer Park Theater. Komproe is one of the Netherlands’ best-known comedic actors\, making this a lively theatrical evening with broad appeal. Starts at 8 PM. \nWhere: Bijlmer Park Theater \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/pepper-salt-howard-komproe-noni-kooiman-at-bijlmer-park-theater/
CATEGORIES:Events: Watch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T232822Z
CREATED:20260702T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T232822Z
UID:1912-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:ACUBUNKER – Fundraiser for Vondelbunker in UTRECHT
DESCRIPTION:* The Vondelbunker is closed but this evening we have moved to our friends in Utrecht at ACU ! The Vondelbunker needs help! ACU and Vondelbunker have put our hands together for a fundraiser. All proceeds go to Vondelbunker. The acts! Lord of the Flies Death metal with a healthy splash of sludge punk! Once described as local legends\, they’ll make sure to make your neck sore from headbanging! Crowbite Folk-Core from Amsterdam. Energetic punk with violin lead! Dunebender: An Amsterdam based quartet \nWhere: Vondelbunker – Vondelpark 8A\, 1071 AA Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/acubunker-fundraiser-for-vondelbunker-in-utrecht/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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UID:3003-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Jazz at the Pianola Museum — Alkistis Misouli Sextet Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Catch live jazz in one of Amsterdam’s quirkiest settings: the Geelvinck Pianola Museum in the Jordaan hosts the Alkistis Misouli Sextet tonight\, 8–9:30 pm. Tickets available — a small\, intimate evening with an unusual backdrop. \nWhere: Geelvinck Pianola Museum\, Jordaan \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/jazz-at-the-pianola-museum-alkistis-misouli-sextet-tonight/
CATEGORIES:Music
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UID:3810-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:“Hamlet “. is SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Betrayal. Madness. Revenge. \nWhere: Badhuistheater\, Boerhaaveplein 28 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/hamlet-is-sold-out/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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SUMMARY:Mezrab Friday Night Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Where: Mezrab\, Veemkade 576 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/mezrab-friday-night-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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UID:3814-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Queer Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Where: Nieuwe Anita\, Frederik Hendrikstraat 111 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/queer-folk-festival/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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UID:3816-1783108800-1783116000@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Canvas Nights w/ DJ Backstage
DESCRIPTION:Where: Volkshotel\, Wibautstraat 150 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/canvas-nights-w-dj-backstage/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife & Underground
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