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Film: Bel Ami
Rialto De Pijp, Amsterdam
In a small Chinese town, the paths of a middle-aged gay man, a lesbian couple, and a curious restaurant owner cross in their search for love and connection.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Mavis, Rotterdam
Join us for a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies take the stage. This is an unapologetically queer (plus friends!) open mic comedy show, with all performances in English.
4.48 PSYCHOSIS
Frascati, Amsterdam
Sarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.
Film: Love in the Big City
Studio/K, Amsterdam
A free-spirited woman and a closeted gay man become best friends at university and navigate life together in Seoul over 10 years.
Thursday
Film: Girlfriends
Studio/K, Amsterdam
A queer film about a woman filmmaker navigating relationships with women across different life stages, told in reverse chronological order from Hong Kong to Macau.
Crosswords & Crushes vol. 2
Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Crosswords & Crushes is where queers gather to flex their brains and maybe their conversational skills. Bring your crosswords, sudoku, riddles, or quizzes, or use one of the many we have prepared.
Queers & Dragons
Pand54, Eindhoven
Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.
Bi+ Café Amsterdam
Café De Kleine Bes, Amsterdam
A cozy evening for bi+ people to meet, have a drink, and socialize with each other.
Film: Amoeba
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A rebellious schoolgirl at an elite Singaporean school forms a secret gang with her misfit friends, testing their bond as they navigate the pressures of conformity and their impending futures.
Xillan Opo Oso
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
XILLAN presents OPO OSO, an evening celebrating Surinamese queer legacy and the art of shapeshifting, exploring stories of identity, transformation, and cultural heritage with several guest artists.
Brazil Unfiltered: Ouvidor + Q&A
Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam
In Ouvidor, the largest art squat in Latin America, 120 artists coexist in a vibrant micro-society in São Paulo, resisting eviction threats while internal tensions rise.
Film: 10s Across the Borders
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
An intimate documentary celebrating Southeast Asia's underground ballroom scene. Follow three pioneers as they find family and express their queer identity through dance.
Amsterdam
Stoornis of my Life - Alex Klaasen
Meervaart, Amsterdam
'Stoornis of my Life' is a hilarious, moving, and surprisingly relatable musical comedy about what happens when your perfectly directed life suddenly loses its script.
Friyay Drinks
Lellebel
Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.
Kingsday in Amsterdam
Roze Garden
Kingsday in Amsterdam - a street fest like no other! Join us and lets dive into the celebrations together!
Utrecht
Crafting Queer Stories: An evening for storytelling and collaging
Bookstore Savannah Bay, Utrecht
An evening of storytelling and collaging. Bring a personal story or a section from a book, song, or film to read aloud and then create collages from the shared stories. Free entry.
KIKI AT KABUL – FRIDAY EDITION
Kabul à GoGo, Utrecht, Utrecht
Join us for a fierce Friday night of drag and pure Kiki energy, hosted by the iconic Penelope Pisspot and featuring a lineup of fabulous performers.
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss 'Confessions of a Mask' by Yukio Mishima and make new friends in an inclusive, English-speaking environment.
The Hague
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.
Queer Book Club: In the Spider's Room
Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague
A book club session discussing Muhammad Abdelnabi’s 'In the Spider’s Room', a novel about the infamous Queen Boat affair targeting Egypt’s gay community.
4.48 PSYCHOSIS
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Sarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.
Rotterdam
Queer Climbers Bouldering Session
Monk Bouldergym Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join the queer climbers for a fun bouldering session at Monk. All levels, from experienced to first-timers, are welcome for an evening of climbing, games, and community.
Bongeziwe Mabandla
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla is known for his unique blend of afro-folk, soul, and electronica, and his agile voice that shifts effortlessly to a velvety falsetto.
Queer Connection
Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Looking to meet new queer friends and/or lovers in Rotterdam? Join Queer Events for cozy mingling, guided conversations, and connection-building.
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
Sven Ratzke: We Could Be Heroes
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Singer and entertainer Sven Ratzke dives into the magical Bowie universe one last time, armed with new, sizzling arrangements and a phenomenal band.
Adam & Evert
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Adam & Evert is a tragicomic rollercoaster full of sharp humor, recognizable arguments, and intimate moments that sometimes come too close.
Dark Music for Happy People
Nobel, Leiden
A music festival for sensitive, queer, soft goth, and neurodivergent people, featuring melancholic yet danceable alt-pop acts and a silent disco.
Caat VrijMiBo: Drag Bingo with Christine Carrington
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Join the flamboyant Christine Carrington for a fabulous evening of drag bingo, filled with humor, glamour, and surprising prizes to kick off your weekend.
Other cities
Meetup Bi+ and Relationships Groningen
Groningen, Groningen
Meet other bi+ people to share experiences about being bi+ and relationships!
Lapiano Creative Sessions - Songwriting Session
Koning Markweg 1, Eindhoven
Join local creators in Eindhoven to collaborate on performances centered around diversity, inclusion, and connection in these inspiring songwriting sessions.
Drag Workshop
STADSKANT, Gouda
Have you always wanted to try drag but don't know where to start? House of Salvia is giving an inspiring drag makeup workshop at STADSKANT in Gouda.
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