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Bike Ride to Purmerend
Central Station, Amsterdam
A social group bike ride from Amsterdam to Purmerend and back, with a stop for lunch and drinks.
Sip and Make: Painting Portraits
The Social Hub Eindhoven, Eindhoven
Ready to get crafty with a glass of wine in hand? Join us for a laid-back creative workshop celebrating Pride month where you can paint your own self-portrait.
BADNAM BASTI aka Alley of Ill Repute
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A screening of Prem Kapoor's legendary, almost lost queer classic from India, Badnam Basti (1971), a story of a truck driver drawn to the man he hires.
Thursday
Out in Tech Amsterdam
Saarein, Amsterdam
Join our monthly after work drinks event, a relaxed social gathering hosted at Cafe Saarein for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry.
Queer Book Club: She Who Became the Sun
Julianapark, Utrecht
Join the Utrecht LGBT+ Queer Book Club to discuss 'She Who Became the Sun' by Shelley Parker-Chan, a gender-bending fantasy historical fiction, and make new friends.
Being (queer bodies) together
Holos, Utrecht
A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.
Workshop Series: UNLEARNING
Klup Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A series of workshops using collage, sensuality, and movement to unlearn established norms around perceptions, relationships, and connections in a safe(r) space.
Theater Oester | Angels
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
Set in 1980s America during the AIDS epidemic, 'Angels' follows a cast of characters as they grapple with love, fear, identity, and the harsh political and social realities of the era.
Erotic Poetry Night
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
An evening designed to awaken the senses through poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art, all centered around the erotic. Experience performances by a wide range of local and international artists.
Rainbow Café
STADSKANT, Gouda
A cozy get-together for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for conversation, games, drinks, connection, and friendship in a safe and respectful environment.
Snail Mail
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Snail Mail is the pseudonym and solo project of American singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, known for her clear and honest songwriting style.
Filmtuin: The Blue Caftan
Eendrachtstuin, Rotterdam
An open-air screening of the Moroccan arthouse film 'The Blue Caftan' in the hidden Eendrachtstuin garden, as part of the yearly Filmtuin series.
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Culture & Lifestyle
Coming Up
Amsterdam
The Queer Wisdom Wander
Café Ijver, Amsterdam
A guided walkshop through Amsterdam where you slow down, tune into your senses, and find fresh perspectives on your personal questions — inspired by the original Street Wisdom method.
Film: Sisters with Transistors
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Discover the unsung heroines of electronic music in this documentary portrait. 'Sisters With Transistors' reveals the women who used machines and radical experiments to transform sound.
FLINTA Fridays
ReRoll Works, Amsterdam
A monthly board game night for the FLINTA community to meet, socialize, and enjoy the hobby in a safe and respectful environment in Amsterdam.
SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos
ClinkNOORD, Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s alternative English comedy night is back in a big gay way. BIG SERVE is bigger, gayer, and messier than our regular programming.
Utrecht
Queer City Walk
Domplein, Utrecht
Join a free guided city walk through Utrecht and discover places with a rich queer history, from centuries ago to the present day.
PANN XL: Summer Break
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
On Saturday, June 20, we traditionally close the season with a summery XL edition: PANN Summer Break! We will once again transform TivoliVredenburg into a tropical queer paradise with multiple areas.
Queer Keti Koti
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A poignant evening with music, theatrical readings, and historical insights into queer lives during slavery in Suriname and the Antilles. Forbidden and hidden stories are given a voice.
Palestine Queer Cinema
BAK basecamp, Utrecht
Film screening of various short films by Palestinian filmmakers and allies. Performances by (queer) Palestinian and Levantine artists.
The Hague
Queer aan Zee Meetup
Café De Prael, The Hague
Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering in The Hague.
Girls Nights
Skatepark Sweatshop, The Hague
A monthly skate night for girls and queer people of all ages and skill levels. A safe space to skate and meet new like-minded people.
The Rebels Club
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
A humorous performance by TG Pardon about self-love and acceptance, told from a queer and feminist perspective. Includes drag, live music, theatre, dance, singing, and sign language.
Blahaj Blast
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
Rotterdam
ROD X Queer Cinema
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
Queer Cinema curates a special program for the Rotterdams Open Doek Film Festival, presenting five short films followed by Q&As with the filmmakers.
Queer Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.
Sapphic Space - Flowers picking
Essenburgpark, Rotterdam
Join Sapphic Space for a relaxing afternoon of flower picking at Essenburgpark. Connect with other sapphic individuals while creating beautiful bouquets or pressing flowers in your journal.
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Leiden
Pride Comedy
Nobel, Leiden
Comedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
An a cappella concert for Pride Leiden about the search for identity and the role of sex. Sometimes funny, often deadly serious, unexpectedly poetic and with a pink edge.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
KENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.
Other cities
Queer City Walk 's-Hertogenbosch with Guide
BHIC (Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum), 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a guided walk through 's-Hertogenbosch and discover the significant places in the city's queer history. The tour starts with a short tour at the BHIC.
Rainbow Summer Sports
Nijmegen, Nijmegen
Join the Rainbow Summer Sports tournament by Queer Sport Nijmegen. Compete in various sports, enjoy a communal dinner, and celebrate at the afterparties.
Rainbow Summer Sports - Padel and Tennis
Nijmegen, Nijmegen
A two-day sports tournament in Nijmegen featuring Padel on Friday and Tennis on Saturday, open to all levels, ages, and genders. Organized by Queer Sport Nijmegen.
Pride Pubquiz
CAFÉ PEANUTS, Tilburg
Test your knowledge about Pride Month, queer history, and other colorful facts at this fun pub quiz.
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