Featured, Music, News
Weekend tip: London Calling, Nov 2-3
For twenty years now it’s been one of the coolest music festivals in town. Starting off as a British music festival, London Calling now hosts indie bands with a British sound from all over the world. “As long as it has melody and I like the music,” programmer Ben Kamsma of Paradiso said.
Art, Featured, Film, Music
March – Our Picks
Every month, we select the best concerts, art exhibitions and films in and around Amsterdam for you. Here are our picks for the month of March.
Featured, Music, Photos
Concert photography round-up
In this (somewhat) regular feature we showcase some of the best photographs taken at concerts around Amsterdam.
Featured, Reviews, Theatre
Review: In Ongenade – Toneelgroep Amsterdam
In Ongenade, the play adaption of Coetzee’s Disgrace by Toneelgroep Amsterdam, is a captivating psychological drama.
Art, News
Weekend tip: Museumnacht, Nov 3rd
Posted on 02 November 2012
The Amsterdam Museumn8, is the biggest and oldest of all the Dutch museum nights. Between the hours of 19.00 and 02.00 there are over 250 activities in museums, churches, galleries, concert venues and historic homes. Continue Reading
Art, News
Art Olive young talent expo, until Nov 4th
Posted on 01 November 2012
Missed the Affordable Art fair? You can still take a look at some great art in Loods 6 on KNSM Eiland. Contemporary art exchange Art Olive is hosting a Young Talent fair, showcasing the work of newly graduated artists from artschools all over the Netherlands. Continue Reading
Food, News
Weekend tip: Cider Festival, Oct 21st
Posted on 19 October 2012
Lighter than beer, but stronger than apple juice, it’s cider. The drink that’s popular in English pubs is also taking over the Netherlands. On Sunday there’s a big cider event at restaurant MOES in the basement of the new Appel Arts Centre. Continue Reading
Art, Books, News
Pop-up art bookstore, Oct 19th-21st
Posted on 19 October 2012
True, all those pop-up initiatives are getting a bit tiresome, but this one might be worth the trip. Galerie de Schans is hosting a pop-up bookstore this weekend in Amsterdam Noord, close to the Eye filmmuseum. Continue Reading
Music, News
Phantom Limb at Bitterzoet, Oct 19th
Posted on 17 October 2012
This weeks concerttip is Phantom Limb, playing at Bitterzoet on Friday. They are all the rage since they’ve been dubbed ‘the sensation of Lowlands 2012′. Continue Reading
Art, Photos
Foam in Museum van Loon
Posted on 17 October 2012
Photography museum Foam on the Keizersgracht is closing its doors from the 15th till the 25th of October to install an overview of Diane Arbus’ work. But not to fear, photography lovers can still get their kicks in the meantime. There’s a photo exhibition at Museum van Loon, right across from Foam. Continue Reading
Music
Leonard Cohen at the Olympic Stadium, Aug 21st
Posted on 18 April 2012
Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is visiting Amsterdam this summer for a performance in a special location, the Olympic Stadium. Continue Reading
Music
Hilfiger Denim Live at Paradiso, May 30th
Posted on 18 April 2012
Hilfiger Denim is putting on a little live music festival in Paradiso at the end of May. Continue Reading
Music
Lady Gaga at the Ziggo Dome, Sep 17th and 18th
Posted on 18 April 2012
Lady Gaga will be coming to Amsterdam for two shows in the Ziggo Dome in September. Continue Reading
Film
Imagine Film Festival Apr 17th to 28th
Posted on 08 April 2012
The Imagine Film Festival, which focuses on genre film such as horror, SF and fantasy, will be back in April with an extensive programme of unusual films. Continue Reading
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