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Samuel Baidoo: Plum Road Tea Dream
de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam
A hybrid theater performance where the audience follows two performers immersing themselves in a video game designed as a space for new mourning rituals from a queer, person of color perspective.
Foxtrot the Musical
Martiniplaza, Groningen
Experience the legendary Dutch musical 'Foxtrot' by Annie M.G. Schmidt and Harry Bannink. This new adaptation, set in the turbulent 1930s, tells a story of love, dreams, and impossible choices in bustling Amsterdam.
Queer Valentine
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Get ready for an amazing event with drinks, bites, friends, and passion!
Valentine Swimming Tournament
Sloterparkbad, Amsterdam
Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament, an international LGBTQ+ swimming event that attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.
Queer in Square
Bajonetstraat, Rotterdam
Celebrate Galentine's Day with a fun Pixel Art Workshop! Create your own postcards and posters for your loved ones, friends, community members, or even yourself.
Move and Mingle: Reunion Event
CrossFit Gold Pact, Rotterdam
A fun afternoon for queer youth and allies to move, connect, and have fun together at CrossFit Gold Pact. This event welcomes both new and returning participants.
Rainbow Stories
OBA CC Amstel, Amsterdam
In Dutch. Every second Saturday of the month, people from the LGBTQ+ community read aloud from inclusive books for children and their families. Crafting activities are also included.
Dripped: Valentine's Edition
The Tequila Club, Amsterdam
A 25+ Queer Day Party for girls, gays, and theys who like to be home before midnight. Expect R&B, throwbacks, slow jams, dancehall, and Afro music.
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.
Pontianak The Drag Opera
Theater De Regentes, The Hague
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PONTIANAK: The Drag Opera — a stunning drag and lip-sync theatre experience inspired by Southeast Asian folklore.
Kalinichta XL
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Kalinichta is an LGBTQIA+ oriented club night that takes you on a musical odyssey from Balkan beats to Greek and Turkish uplifting tunes, all the way to the belly-dancing sounds of the Middle East.
Don’t make me BLUSH
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A Valentine's night filled with connection, confidence, and queer love on the dancefloor. Come with your lover, crush, or just yourself to move freely and feel seen.
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Giovanni's Room
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Director Eline Arbo adapts James Baldwin's timeless classic into a musical performance about love, identity, and the fear of being yourself. A poignant story about passion, loss, and the struggle between intense desire and societal expectations.
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.
Roze Stadsdorp Borrel
Café Q-factory, Amsterdam
Join the monthly Roze Stadsdorp Borrel for a cozy and sparkling evening. A great opportunity for the older queer residents to meet new people and connect with the community.
Board Game Night
Hang-Out 010, Rotterdam
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun at our Queer Board Game Night! Join us for laughter, strategy, and a sprinkle of queer magic.
SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos in English
Lellebel, Amsterdam
Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.
Lines & Lenses by Val
KLUP, Amsterdam
A photography exhibition by queer documentary photographer Val, exploring queer lived experiences through a non-interventionist lens.
Queer Shibari Festival
Lola Lieven, Amsterdam
The second edition of the Queer Shibari Festival of Amsterdam, a day of workshops and an evening of performances focused on rope and bondage in a quiet, reflective space.
Royal tour The Hague
Koninklijke Schouwburg, The Hague
Wanna feel Royal? Join a special walking tour through The Hague with historical explanations by Lennard.
Freedom Lecture: The Price of Activism
De Balie, Amsterdam
A lecture on the price of activism, focusing on the story of Ibtissame ‘Betty’ Lachgar, imprisoned in Morocco for blasphemy. Her sister, Siham Lachgar, speaks about political prisoners.
Blasphemy vs the State
De Balie, Amsterdam
A discussion on how blasphemy laws are used as instruments of state repression, particularly against women, and how blasphemy can be a form of feminist resistance.
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.
PANN Party Utrecht
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
PANN organizes the largest and most famous LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. Join the community for a night of dancing to the best pop and dance hits in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
Dance Afternoon with Tango Workshop
Het Open Huis, Amsterdam
Join the monthly dance afternoon with a mix of Ballroom, Latin, and disco. This edition features a special pre-event Tango workshop with Hans Vos.
Queer Sundays
Radarcafe at Popradar, The Hague
A monthly open mic afternoon for and by queer artists, featuring music, poetry, and spoken word in a relaxed social setting.
Literary Salon: Mariken Heitman
De Coenen, Amsterdam
In Dutch. Writer of novels, short stories, essays, and columns; who she is, and what drives her.
Lazy Queer Sunday: with Bete van Meeuwen
Boekwinkel Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join an afternoon with author Bete van Meeuwen, who will discuss their book 'Reunited with my Blackness' on topics of intersectionality, Black identity, and adoption.
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