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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260708T200953Z
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UID:23069-1762473600-1794095999@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
CREATED:20260708T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200632Z
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:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201442Z
CREATED:20260708T201438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201442Z
UID:23752-1778925600-1793527200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Glass\, Made in Antiquity — Over 200 Ancient Glass Objects at Allard Pierson
DESCRIPTION:The Allard Pierson is showing more than 200 ancient glass objects from its archaeology collection — transparent\, opaque\, vividly colored\, intricately decorated\, and remarkably intact after centuries. The exhibition draws on recent research done in collaboration with Delft University of Technology on how glass was actually made in the ancient world. Running through November 1. \nWhere: Allard Pierson \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/glass-made-in-antiquity-over-200-ancient-glass-objects-at-allard-pierson-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260708T200956Z
CREATED:20260708T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200956Z
UID:23070-1779926400-1784937599@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Mental Health Exhibition Featuring Armin van Buuren and Others — Through July 24
DESCRIPTION:Mind your Mind (#effebuurten) is a thought-provoking exhibition at Bunk Hotel Amsterdam featuring personal stories from well-known Dutch figures including DJ Armin van Buuren\, Brennan Heart\, and TV personality Kim Feenstra\, reflecting on mental health and wellbeing. On view through July 24. \nWhere: Bunk Hotel Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/mental-health-exhibition-featuring-armin-van-buuren-and-others-through-july-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260708T175555Z
CREATED:20260708T175553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T175555Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260708T175341Z
CREATED:20260708T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T175341Z
UID:24051-1782691200-1788479999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Pop Art Factory — New Exhibition at Museum Cobra
DESCRIPTION:Museum Cobra in Amstelveen launches Pop Art Factory today\, running through September 3. The show combines interactive workshops with pop-art exhibitions — a colorful\, hands-on summer program for art lovers of all ages. \nWhere: Museum Cobra\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/pop-art-factory-new-exhibition-at-museum-cobra/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260708T175352Z
CREATED:20260708T175349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T175352Z
UID:24093-1782950400-1787788799@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:FOAM Talent 2026 — Annual Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:FOAM’s annual Talent exhibition showcases emerging photographers from around the world\, on view through August 26. One of the photography world’s most-watched showcases for new voices in the medium. \nWhere: FOAM Photography Museum\, Keizersgracht 609 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/foam-talent-2026-annual-photography-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T175337Z
CREATED:20260708T175333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T175337Z
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;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201040Z
CREATED:20260708T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201040Z
UID:23169-1783159200-1795168800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:New Exhibition Opens Today: The Art of Transformation at Allard Pierson
DESCRIPTION:Opening today 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:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201629Z
CREATED:20260708T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201629Z
UID:23993-1783159200-1795168800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Transformation — New Exhibition at Allard Pierson Opens July 4
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition opening July 4 at the Allard Pierson explores how the stage transforms identity through costumes\, masks\, roles\, and sets — drawing on the museum’s rich theater collection. The show focuses on three stories: crossdressing in performance history\, the Slingelandt theater\, and revue performer Louisette. Contemporary photographer Diana Blok adds a fresh angle\, capturing actors dressed in dream roles of the opposite sex. Runs through November 20. \nWhere: Allard Pierson Museum \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/the-art-of-transformation-new-exhibition-at-allard-pierson-opens-july-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201521Z
CREATED:20260708T201521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201521Z
UID:23840-1783170000-1786798800@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:ZomerSalon Royaal: Utopia — Summer Exhibition at CBK Zuidoost
DESCRIPTION:What does Utopia look like to you? That’s the question at the heart of this year’s ZomerSalon Royaal\, opening July 4 at CBK Zuidoost and running through August 15. The annual summer salon brings together artists responding to a single theme — this time imagining ideal worlds. Free and open to the public. \nWhere: CBK Zuidoost\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/zomersalon-royaal-utopia-summer-exhibition-at-cbk-zuidoost/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260706T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201345Z
CREATED:20260708T201345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201345Z
UID:23588-1783335600-1785063600@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Free Outdoor Art Market at Spui — Browse and Buy Local Art
DESCRIPTION:Art Amsterdam Spui returns to the square with an open-air art market running daily 11:00–18:00 through July 26. Free entry — a great reason to stroll through the city center and pick up something original. \nWhere: Art Amsterdam Spui\, Centrum \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-outdoor-art-market-at-spui-browse-and-buy-local-art/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260708T201004Z
CREATED:20260708T200952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201004Z
UID:23073-1783382400-1785628799@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Interactive 'Clean Air? Agreed!' Exhibition Opens at OBA CC Amstel
DESCRIPTION:An interactive exhibition exploring why clean air matters for people and nature opens today at OBA CC Amstel and runs through August 1. Discover how air pollution works and what can be done about it — relevant viewing given Amsterdam’s ongoing air-quality debates. \nWhere: OBA CC Amstel \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/interactive-clean-air-agreed-exhibition-opens-at-oba-cc-amstel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201040Z
CREATED:20260708T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201040Z
UID:23168-1783418400-1793527200@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Glass\, Made in Antiquity — 200 Ancient Objects at Allard Pierson
DESCRIPTION:More than 200 glass objects from antiquity — transparent\, opaque\, vividly colored\, elegantly shaped — are on display at the Allard Pierson through November 1. The exhibition draws on recent research in partnership with Delft University of Technology and reveals just how sophisticated ancient glassmakers really were. A surprisingly beautiful show. Open daily 10:00–17:00. \nWhere: Allard Pierson \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/glass-made-in-antiquity-200-ancient-objects-at-allard-pierson/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260708T201629Z
CREATED:20260708T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T201629Z
UID:23994-1783468800-1783727999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Lijmlab at NDSM Wharf
DESCRIPTION:Lijmlab comes to the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord. Dates: July 8–10. Details to be confirmed — check the NDSM website. \nWhere: NDSM-Plein 28\, Amsterdam Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/lijmlab-at-ndsm-wharf/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260708T174605Z
CREATED:20260708T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T174605Z
UID:22895-1783555200-1783641599@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Beautiful Creatures' Exhibition Opens at Melkweg
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition titled ‘Beautiful Creatures’ opens at the Melkweg in Amsterdam. Details on the show are limited — check the Melkweg website for full information. \nWhere: Melkweg\, Leidseplein area \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/beautiful-creatures-exhibition-opens-at-melkweg/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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SUMMARY:Opening: NEW Dawn — Art Installation at NDSM by Howare-youfeeling.Studio
DESCRIPTION:Creative studio Howare-youfeeling.Studio opens NEW Dawn\, a new work at NDSM-werf. Opening July 9 at NDSM-werf\, Amsterdam-Noord. \nWhere: NDSM-werf\, Amsterdam-Noord \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/opening-new-dawn-art-installation-at-ndsm-by-howare-youfeeling-studio/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260920T110000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260730T130000
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SUMMARY:Dress Rehearsal — Exhibition by Elisabeth Prehn & Zwaantje Kurpershoek at No Man's Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:A duo exhibition exploring how social roles are performed and negotiated\, running July 9–30 at KIOSK (Willem de Zwijgerlaan 327). Open select Saturdays and Sundays 13:00–20:00\, or by appointment. Festive opening July 18 from 18:00. \nWhere: No Man’s Art Gallery / KIOSK\, Willem de Zwijgerlaan 327 \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/dress-rehearsal-exhibition-by-elisabeth-prehn-zwaantje-kurpershoek-at-no-mans-art-gallery/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T175958Z
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SUMMARY:Solo Exhibition: 'Continuously Constructing' by Rika Maja Duevel
DESCRIPTION:Norwegian artist Rika Maja Duevel opens a solo show at BounceSpace Coffee & Coworking\, with layered paintings\, mixed-media works\, and wearable sculptures exploring the inner journey of creation — uncertainty\, persistence\, and growth. Thematically suited to its entrepreneurial setting\, the show frames success not as a destination but as an ongoing act of construction. \nWhere: BounceSpace Coffee & Coworking \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/solo-exhibition-continuously-constructing-by-rika-maja-duevel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201307Z
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SUMMARY:BWookshop Vol. II — Free Art-Books Event at the Rijksakademie
DESCRIPTION:A free\, drop-in afternoon of books-as-merchandise at the Rijksakademie\, presented by Biquini Wax EPS. The BWookshop rethinks what a book can be — part art object\, part collectible\, part cultural artifact. No RSVP needed; just show up between 3 and 8 p.m. \nWhere: Rijksakademie\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/bwookshop-vol-ii-free-art-books-event-at-the-rijksakademie/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260708T175854Z
CREATED:20260708T175852Z
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UID:24810-1783641600-1783727999@essentiallyamsterdam.com
SUMMARY:Sphere in Motion — Free Exhibition at Transnatura (Closing Soon)
DESCRIPTION:A free art exhibition at Transnatura in Amsterdam West — last chance to catch it before it closes July 10. \nWhere: Transnatura\, Amsterdam West \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/sphere-in-motion-free-exhibition-at-transnatura-closing-soon/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260708T180342Z
CREATED:20260708T180340Z
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SUMMARY:Snogeiros' — An Exhibition on the People of the Portuguese Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Cultural Quarter presents ‘Snogeiros — People of the Snoge\,’ an exhibition exploring the community connected to Amsterdam’s famous Portuguese Synagogue. A window into one of the city’s most distinctive and historic communities\, right in the heart of the Jewish Quarter. \nWhere: Joods Cultureel Kwartier \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/snogeiros-an-exhibition-on-the-people-of-the-portuguese-synagogue/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260708T175411Z
CREATED:20260708T175410Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261011T110000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T180351Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Art: 'There. You Are' at Het Salon Ateliers
DESCRIPTION:Artists splitbias and proxy_fmj present a joint installation at Het Salon Ateliers\, opening at 14:00. \nWhere: Het Salon Ateliers \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/installation-art-there-you-are-at-het-salon-ateliers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T201443Z
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SUMMARY:Ramon Jan Vet: Lust for Life — Paintings at Arti et Amicitiae
DESCRIPTION:Painter Ramon Jan Vet shows a new series of works in the ArtSpace at Arti et Amicitiae\, probing the human condition with sharp sensitivity. The show opens July 10 for a viewing reception from 16:00 to 19:00. \nWhere: Arti et Amicitiae\, Amsterdam \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/ramon-jan-vet-lust-for-life-paintings-at-arti-et-amicitiae/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260708T201607Z
CREATED:20260708T201602Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Guided Tour: 'Jazz Years — People\, Migration & Music 1930–1939' at City Archive
DESCRIPTION:The Amsterdam City Archive is running drop-in guided tours of its Jazz Years exhibition\, exploring the interplay of jazz music\, human migration\, and cultural life in the 1930s. No booking required — just walk in and join the tour. \nWhere: Amsterdam City Archive (Stadsarchief) \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/drop-in-guided-tour-jazz-years-people-migration-music-1930-1939-at-city-archive/
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