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Amsterdam What's On Today: Saturday, November 21, 2009 AngloINFO | Amsterdam What's On Guide
AngloINFO Amsterdam's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout North Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland and Flevoland with events, music, sport and more… Tell Amsterdam and Holland North about YOUR event! Local Amsterdam and Holland North What's On: today Amsterdam (website) Art & Exhibitions The Atlas Maior. Blaeu's World Atlas From: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 To: Monday, November 23, 2009 Exhibition of seven copies of the Atlas Maior, published for the first time in 1662 by the Amsterdam printer, publisher and mapmaker Joan Blaeu at Oude Turfmarkt 129. Vodka Museum From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 The Vodka Museum takes a tour and explains the origins of vodka. Open daily from 09:00- -22:00. Adults: €7.50. Damrak 33, 1012 LK. email: info@vodkamuseum.com, telephone: 020 528 6035. At the Russian Court From: Saturday, June 20, 2009 To: Sunday, January 31, 2010 To coincide with its new location, The Hermitage features an exhibition of over 1800 items from the Hermitage in St Petersburg. The collection shows the palace and its protocol in the 19th century, featuing the life of six czars: from Paul I, to Nicholas II, the last czar. Hermitage Amsterdam is open daily from 10:00 till 17:00. Closed on January 1st and December 25th, Amstel 51, For more information: 020 530 87 51 Through the eyes of Darwin From: Saturday, February 14, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 An exhibition which takes you on a route that explores the evolionary theory of Darwin. Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 1018 CZ. Telephone: 020 523 3400. Open: Daily: 09:00 - 17:00; April - October: 09:00 - 18:00. Adults 16 euro; senior (65+) 15 euro; children (3-9 years) 12.50 euro. See Through Us Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Sunday, December 06, 2009 Photography exhibition, displaying works by Diana Blok on the theme of homosexuality identity in Istanbul. At the Melkweg, 234a Lijnbaansgracht. Open from 13:00-20:00. Tel: 020 531 8181. PRUNE, Abstracting Reality From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 Contemporary photographs by a number of artists, including Julian Faulhaber and Lisa Oppenheim will be on display at the Amsterdam Photography Museum, 609 Keizersgracht. Open from 10:00-17:00, until 21:00 on Friday and Saturday. Entry €7.50, free for the under 12s. Tel: 020 551 6500. Darkness & Light From: Friday, October 30, 2009 To: Sunday, December 13, 2009 Retrospective of work by the Dutch photographer Sanne Sannes (1937-1967). At the Amsterdam Photography Museum, 609 Keizersgracht. Open from 10:00-17:00, until 21:00 on Friday and Saturday. Entry €7.50, free for the under 12s. Tel: 020 551 6500. Human Angels Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 To: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Exhibition of photographs by Marie Cécile Thijs, portraying humans with angels wings. At the Melkweg, 234a Lijnbaansgracht. Open from 12:00-21:00. Tel: 020 531 8181. Alfred Stevens From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Sunday, January 24, 2010 Exhibition of works by the Belgian painter, Alfred Stevens. At the Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 7. Open from 10:00-18:00. Entry €10, free for the under 13s. Tel: 020 570 5200. The Art of Survival From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Sunday, May 09, 2010 Exhibition persenting the Marron people of Suriname, their survival strucures and over 700 artefacts on display At the Tropical Museum, 2 Linneausstraat. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry €7.50, seniors €6, €4 for kids aged 7 to 14, free for the under 7s. Tel: 020 568 8200. A Master Revealed From: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 To: Sunday, January 24, 2010 Retrospective exhibition devoted to the 19th century painter, Meijer de Haan (1852-1895). The exhibition portrays the role of Dutch Jewish artists in the late 19th century. At the jewish Historical Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1. Open from 11:00-17:00. Tel: 020 531 0310. Children's Events "I spy with My little eye!" From: Saturday, February 14, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Interactive children's exhibition about the evolution of the eye. Held at the Artis Royal Zoo, Zoological & Geological Museum, Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ. Telephone:020 523 3400. Christmas & New Year Winterland Amsterdam From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Thursday, December 03, 2009 A Yuletide atmosphere with a Christmas market, Ferris wheel, ice rink and streets filled with Christmas decorations. At Rembrandt Square and the Leidseplein. Dancing: Latin & Salsa World Dances Mixes Every Sat Held every last Saturday of the month, a Brazilian dance evening. Held in the Zuidpool, starts at 20:00, cost 8 euros. Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10 ,1073 CM. Telephone: 020 675 9669. Film International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam From: Thursday, November 19, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Over 250 documentaries from around the world will be screened at the Pathé de Munt and Pathé Tuschinski during the 22nd edition of the International Documentary Film Festival. Five different awards will be available for the best documentaries of the year. Screenings €8.50. Full programme on the website. Tel: 020 627 3329. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Live Jazz Every day The Jazz Cafe Alto, one of Amsterdam's oldest Jazz Clubs. Live Jazz music played seven days of the week. Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115. Telephone contact 020 626 3249 or email alto@hotmail.com Sports Events The Yoga Community From: Saturday, January 10, 2009 To: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Drop in atha yoga classes based on the practice of basic yoga postures. Yoga mats, cushions and towels are provided. Drop-in classes: € 12 per class 10-class card (valid for three months): € 100, Trial lesson: € 10. Private 90-minute session in your home: € 50. Lessons taught in English. Information and registration: Susan Nicolas: 065 176 4621. ABC Treehouse, Voetboogstraat 11 1012 XK. Talks & Workshops Childbirth Preparation Courses From: Monday, September 07, 2009 To: Monday, December 07, 2009 A six session course is aimed at couples in the last trimester of pregnancy. The course is in English and is held at the British School of Amsterdam, Anthonie v. Dijckstraat 1, one evening a week for five weeks, from 19:00 to 21:00. Cost: €180 per person or couple for all 6 sessions. Registration: online, email or phone 020 423 3217. Appeltern Christmas & New Year Christmas Masterclass From: Sunday, November 01, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Throughout November the gardens of Appeltern are filled with Christmas decorations and ornaments. During the weekend of 28 and 29 November, visitors can watch some of the flower arrangers at work and find out about the latest techniques. At De Tuinen van Appeltern (The gardens of Appeltern), Walstraat 2a. Open from 10:00-17:00. Tel: 0487 541 732. Haarlem (website) Art & Exhibitions History of Haarlem 1600 - 1700 From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Friday, January 01, 2010 A history od Haarlem, held in the Frans Halsmuseum. Open from Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 17:00. Sunday form 12:00 - 17:00. Adults cost 7,00 euro, children are free. Throughout Holland Art & Exhibitions Holland 2009-2010 Art Cities From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Saturday, January 01, 2011 In 2009 and 2010 the four largest cities in The Netherlands will take part in a large art and cultural event called "Holland Art Cities" The museums in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht will all be opening their doors for this event. Utrecht (website) Art & Exhibitions 550 Years of Pope Adrian VI From: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Pope Adrian grew up in Utrecht and was the rector of the University of Leuven. An exhibition dipicting his work and life. Domplein, 3512 JC., Almere (website) General Market Every Sat Stalls with fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, food and materials in the streets around the town centre. Open 09:00-16:00 on Saturday. Amsterdam (website) Albert Cuyp General Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Amsterdam's largest general market selling fresh fish, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, dairy productions, leather goods, household items and clothing at Albert Cuypstraat, 09:00-18:00. Tel: 020 678 1678. Waterlooplein Flea Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Second-hand clothing, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, appliances and other household goods on sale in Waterlooplein. Open Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00. Tel: 020 552 4074. Bloemenmarkt Flower Market Every day Floating flower market with flowers, seeds, plants, bulbs and souvenirs on the Singel. Open Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:30 and Sunday 11:00-17:30. Book Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat The Boekenmarkt Oudemanshuispoort sells textbooks, antique books and historical prints and music scores near the Oudezijds Acheterburgwal. Open Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00. 020 552 4074. Lindengracht General Market Every Sat More than 230 stalls selling a wide variety of goods held in Jordaan. Open Saturday 09:00-17:00. Tel: 020 552 4074. Dappermarkt General Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Daily multicultural market with a range of clothing and textiles, flowers, fruit, vegetables and other items at Dapperstraat, Stadsdeel Oost (BT 1093). Open Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00. Tel: 020 774 4444. Apeldoorn (website) General market Every Mon, Wed, Sat Marktplein general market with food and items for the home. Open Monday 08:30-13:00, Wednesday 08:30-13:00 and Saturday 08:30-17:00. Arnhem (website) General Market Every Fri, Sat Food, clothes, flowers, paintings and rare items available at in the Church yard. Open Friday 07:30-13:00 and Saturday 09:00-17:00. Edam-Volendam (website) General Market Every Sat Volendam market selling a range of items in Conijnstraat. Open Saturday 11:00-17:00. Haarlem (website) General market Every Mon, Sat Grote Markt large general market in Haarlem centre. Open Monday 08:30-16:00 and Saturday 08:30-17:00. Lelystad (website) General Market Every Sat Food and other items on sale at the Gordiaan market. Open Saturday 09:00-16:00. Nijmegen (website) General Market Every Mon, Sat Large general market in Augustanestraat and Burchstraat. Open Monday 09:15-17:00 and Saturday 09:15-17:00. Market closes at 16:00 in winter. Food Market Every Sat Kelfkensbos market selling cheese, meat and fish, fruit and vegetables. Open Monday 08:30-13:00 and Saturday 08:30-14:00. Utrecht (website) General Market Every Sat Breedstraat is one of oldest markets in the Netherlands at De Breedstraat, Begijnhof. Open Saturday every week 08:00-13:00. Plant & Flower Market Every Sat Market with flowers, plants, bulbs, pots and other associated accessories at Janskerkhof. Open Saturday 07:00-17:00. General Market Every Wed, Fri, Sat Open air market in Vredenburg square. Open Wednesday 10:00-17:00, Friday 10:00-18:00 and Saturday 08:00-17:00. |
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