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Meetup: Bi+ in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
Meet other bi+ people to share experiences about being bi+ and relationships!
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.
Ashley Gavin
Royal Theatre Carre, Amsterdam
New York-based comedian Ashley Gavin, known for her podcast 'We're Having Gay Sex' and viral crowd work clips, brings her energetic stand-up show to Europe for the first time.
Uitkijk (Lookout)
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
In Dutch. Comedian Luuk Ransijn returns with his second program, a try-out full of sharp observations, artisanal songs, and fresh jokes about a rapidly changing world.
Morning Sun
Theater de Cameleon, Amsterdam
A play about two women, Claire and Sylvia, who reunite after thirty-three years and reflect on their shared past, their first love, and the paths their lives have taken.
Striptopia Club Night
Kabul à GoGo, Utrecht, Utrecht
A high-energy adult playground where music and live performance collide. Tip performers with Striptopia Dollars and enjoy a playful nod to the classic American strip club fantasy, reimagined with humor and care.
fABULEUS / Michiel Vandevelde: out of hands
de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam
In ancient myths, young people often symbolize purity and hope, but behind that ideal image lies a world of bodies out of balance, dark thoughts, and burgeoning sexuality.
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.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Kikker, Utrecht
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.
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.
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.
Tomorrow
Accessible Lake Trail Hike
Trainstation Driebergen - Zeist, Utrecht
Join a wheelchair-friendly wander alongside the Leersumse Plassen. This accessible trail offers beautiful heather and glassy water views for everyone in the queer community.
Emergency Exit
Cinema The Pulse, Amsterdam
A surreal road movie following a group of strangers, including an actress and an anthropologist, on a mysterious journey between life and death, dream and reality.
Escape Room Afternoon
Adventure Escape Utrecht, Utrecht
Time to put your brains to work! Join us for an escape room at AdventurEscape. A great way to meet people without the small talk.
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.
HTQ x Klimmuur Haarlem
Klimmuur Haarlem, Haarlem
Queer climbers, we get the entire Klimmuur Haarlem to ourselves and our community again! Come by to climb or just hang out.
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.
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.
Heated Rivalry Club
Panama, Amsterdam
Join a club night inspired by the viral hit TV show and book, Heated Rivalry. DJs will play music from the soundtrack and your favorite edits, mixed with 00s & 10s pop/queer club anthems.
Gay 80s & 90s
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Dance to the very best dance hits from the 80s and 90s with a queer touch, featuring iconic artists and visuals from the era.
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The Inner Compass
Temple of Happiness, Amsterdam
A workshop to slow down and reconnect with your inner compass through movement, reflection, and embodied exploration. Learn to listen to the wisdom of your body and trust its messages in a shared, respectful space.
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam Monthly Drinks
Bar Restaurant LELY, Amsterdam
50+ Join Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam for their central monthly social drinks. A great opportunity to meet new people from the community in a welcoming atmosphere at Bar Restaurant LELY.
Utrecht
Saman Amini’s Integration Plan
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
Following the success of Integration Plan #1, named best cabaret show of 2022, Saman Amini returns with a sequel. Armed with sharp jokes, personal stories, and compelling music, he disrupts the patterns in which we think ourselves stuck.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Nanoah Struik & Zaïre Krieger
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join author Nanoah Struik and spoken-word artist Zaïre Krieger as they discuss their latest books at this special edition of Lazy Queer Sunday.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
The Hague
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.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Queer Run Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the Queer Run Club for a friendly 5-kilometer run with other queer people. A great way to be active and social outdoors.
Rotterdam
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.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
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.
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.
Leiden
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.
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
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.
Other cities
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.
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.
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