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Amsterdam What's On: Thursday 1 October 2009 AngloINFO | Amsterdam What's On Guide
Tell Amsterdam and Holland North about YOUR event! Amsterdam and Holland North What's On: on Thursday 1 October 2009 Amsterdam: What's On Art & Exhibitions The Atlas Maior. Blaeu's World Atlas From: Wednesday 18 June 2008 To: Monday 23 November 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 1 January 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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 20 June 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 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 14 February 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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. PRUNE, Abstracting Reality From: Friday 18 September 2009 To: Wednesday 9 December 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. Alfred Stevens From: Friday 18 September 2009 To: Sunday 24 January 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. Children's Events "I spy with My little eye!" From: Saturday 14 February 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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. 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 Social & Community Events Robbenburg Playgroup Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri English playgroup sessions at Robbeburg International Playgroup, Jekerstraat 84. Monday to Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday and Friday 10:00-12:30. Children up to the age of 4 welcome. Tel: 020 640 56 47. Sports Events The Yoga Community From: Saturday 10 January 2009 To: Tuesday 15 December 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 7 September 2009 To: Monday 7 December 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. Yoga for Pregnancy From: Thursday 1 October 2009 To: Saturday 31 October 2009 Lessons aimed to teach hoe to relax and relieve tension through breathing - for a smooth pregnancy and easy labour. Yoga can help you experience natural birth with trust and confidence. Also an ideal way to stay in shape and to meet other expectant mothers during pregnancy. Times vary to suit, Price: €60 for 4 classes, held at Noordhollandstraat 48. Registration: online, email or phone: 020 423 3217. Having A Baby in The Netherlands From: Wednesday 9 September 2009 To: Wednesday 4 November 2009 An information evening for couples considering having a baby in The Netherlands, or expecting their baby. This seminar covers basic aspects of having a baby under the Dutch Health Care System. Held at the British School of Amsterdam, Anthonie van Dijkstraat. Registration: online, email or phone 020 423 3217. Photographic Workshops Every Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Workshop on Introduction and Basic Principles of Photography given by photographer John De Silva. Please make inquiries, request course descriptions, or book via email. Theatre & Shows Intimate Live Every Thu Live dinner concert held every Thursday. Starts at 20:00 in the Zuidpool. Meal and concert from 10 euros. Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10 ,1073 CM. Telephone: 020 675 9669. Dedemsvaart: What's On Walks & Visits Mien Ruy's Garden From: Wednesday 1 April 2009 To: Saturday 31 October 2009 The Mien Ruys gardens are experimental gardens, experimenting with plants, materials and design. Made of 28 gardens set in 6,17763 acres in the Netherlands countryside. Sculptures and water features, tea room and shop. Disabled access. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday 12:00 - 17:00. Moerheimstraat 84, 7700 AB. Telephone: 052 361 4774, email:tuinen@mienruys.nl Haarlem: What's On Art & Exhibitions History of Haarlem 1600 - 1700 From: Thursday 1 January 2009 To: Friday 1 January 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: What's On Art & Exhibitions Holland 2009-2010 Art Cities From: Thursday 1 January 2009 To: Saturday 1 January 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: What's On Art & Exhibitions 550 Years of Pope Adrian VI From: Tuesday 2 June 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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 Thu Fruit, vegetables, food items, clothing and household goods on sale at the market on the outskirts of Almere. Open Thursday 09:00-12:30. 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. 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 Thu Bread, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, household items, clothing and textiles on sale at the Centrum-Leienplein market. Open Thursday 09:00-14:00. Haarlem (website) Flower Market Every Thu Floresstraat market selling plants and flowers in the centre on Haarlem. Open Thursday 08:30-16:00. General Market Every Thu Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk market with stalls selling fruit, vegetables, fresh foods, clothing and other items in Haarlem. Open Tuesday 08:30-16:00. Utrecht (website) General Market Every Thu Zamenhofdreef market with food, clothes and household items. Open Thursday 09:00-13:00. |
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