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Clothing Swap + 'Meer Queer' Talk
Nieuwe Vide Artspace, Haarlem
A low-key clothing swap and community hangout for queers and allies, combined with the 'Meer Queer' talk about safe and diverse nightlife.
Maude Latour
Paradiso - Bovenzaal, Amsterdam
Experience the cosmic pop and strong queer narrative of Maude Latour. Known for her viral hit ‘One More Weekend’ and acclaimed debut album ‘Sugar Water,’ she creates music that breathes liberation and tackles existential themes.
Transgender Evening
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
Coeur de Pirate
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Canadian pop singer-songwriter Cœur de pirate returns to Melkweg after ten years, known for her enchanting voice and carefully composed songs ranging from piano ballads to disco tracks.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Following sold-out runs in London and New York, Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall brings her acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic to Amsterdam in an exclusive remake with the ITA Ensemble.
Queer U Quiz
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
Test your knowledge of Utrecht's LGBTQIA+ history, have fun, and stand a chance to win great prizes at this fun and educational quiz night!
Who Wants To Marry an Astronaut?
Pathé de Munt, Amsterdam
A man fixated on marriage arranges a fake wedding in Las Vegas to satisfy his urge, only to meet someone new who makes him question his long-term, stagnant relationship.
After Hours
Club NYX, Amsterdam
When the last clubbers have left, the cleaner turns on the lights. He takes you into his world: the nightclub in daylight, where lost items tell their stories.
Great Catch
Schuur, Haarlem
Experience the highlights of Dutch contemporary circus with 'Great Catch,' a showcase featuring a new generation of innovative makers. This event presents three unique performances from House of Circus, Knot on Hands, and Fenja Barteldres.
The Anna B. Case
KB nationale bibliotheek, The Hague
In Dutch. A special multimedia evening about the work of Anna Blaman, one of the most distinctive and discussed Dutch queer writers of the 20th century, featuring a theatrical reconstruction of her 1949 mock trial.
Esther van der Wel: And I Am
Theater De Richel, Amsterdam
In DUtch. In 'And I Am', Esther van der Wel explores the relationship between the Netherlands' most famous Enlightenment writers, Betje Wolff and Aagje Deken, questioning love, history, and storytelling.
RAUM invites BODY
Club Raum, Amsterdam
BODY is a collective that creates a new (night)culture with the diversity of all queer bodies in mind, built around respecting people in how they feel and present themselves.
IamExpat Fair Amsterdam
Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
The IamExpat Fair is an international one-day event designed to connect and support the expat community in the Netherlands.
Grouptalk, Life after Chemsex
INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery Collection, Amsterdam
Join a grouptalk and Q&A session with Dr. Alvarez about life after chemsex. Coffee, tea, and water are included.
Lecture: 'Honeys! I’m Home: Designing Living Spaces for Families Beyond the Nuclear Norm'
ARCAM, Amsterdam
A lecture by architecture researcher Anastasia Cubasova on her work examining how housing can better support queer and pluriparental family structures, moving beyond the nuclear family norm.
Bike Tour: Queer Architecture in Amsterdam
ARCAM, Amsterdam
During the Queer Architecture bike tour, you will discover examples of queer architecture in Amsterdam. We will explore how architecture can reflect personal identity and what spatial solutions contribute to an inclusive city.
Gender, Queer, and Sexuality in Art
Centraal Museum Utrecht, Utrecht
View the collection of the Centraal Museum through a different lens during this interactive tour focusing on gender, queer perspectives, and sexuality in art.
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COC Book Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the new bilingual (Dutch/English) queer book club. The first book to be discussed is 'Julian' by Fleur Pierets.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
F#ck the Patriarchy Ball
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Pon Di Pride returns to Melkweg with a ball, creating a safe space for the BPOC LGBTQI+ community with a night of dancing and celebration.
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, Den Haag
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
Story in the Hall - Queer and Pop Culture
Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem
Discover artworks in the Frans Hals Museum related to queer themes. A guide will discuss how artists, past and present, represent queer history and pop culture in their work.
Queer Relaties
Time Window, Rotterdam
A discussion group about overwhelm in non-monogamous relationships, polysaturation, and sharing tips and support within the queer community.
The Word
Kerk Ruigoord, Amsterdam
On International Women's Day, THE WORD presents a unique festive gathering where nine women take the stage. Enjoy an evening of poetry, spoken word, song, and music.
Film: The Watermelon Woman
Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam
The first feature film directed by a Black lesbian, following a young filmmaker's quest to uncover the story of a 1930s Black actress. A landmark of New Queer Cinema.
Trans Swimming
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
Classical Queers
Het Nationale Theater, The Hague
In Dutch. Actor Johannes Wirix-Speetjens embodies iconic queer artists like Freddie Mercury and Peter Tchaikovsky, bringing their hidden histories to life.
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