Featured Events in Amsterdam in October 2024 (June Updated)

Runners from around the globe, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2024 is set to take place on the 20th of October. This world-class event will see athletes converging in the enchanting city of Amsterdam, ready to put their best foot forward at the historic Olympic Stadium Amsterdam in North Holland, Netherlands. " "With its rich history and scenic routes, the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2024 promises to be a memorable race for all participants. The marathon will wind through Amsterdam's iconic canals and past the city's famous landmarks, offering a one-of-a-kind running experience. The Olympic Stadium Amsterdam serves as the perfect backdrop for the marathon's thrilling start and finish. " "Whether it's the first marathon or the fiftieth, the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2024 is an event that should not be missed. Lace up those running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Amsterdam!

Experience an evening of retail therapy like no other! lululemon is thrilled to invite you to an after-hours private shopping event. Date: October 24th Time: 7:15pm - 9pm Location: Leidsestraat 32, 1017 PB Amsterdam Here's what's in store for you: - Bring your friends and Family: Feel free to bring your F&F to enjoy this amazing moment with you. Exclusive Access: Our store doors will open exclusively for you after regular business hours.Special Sales: Enjoy special promotions on select merchandise.Surprise Discounts: 20% discounts on all of your favorite lululemon items.Refreshments: Complimentary drinks and snacks to keep your energy up while you shop. Personalized Assistance: Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to provide expert guidance and style tips.Don't forget to capture your moments and share them using our event hashtag, #lululemonleidsestraat #lululemonshoppingnight. RSVP:Secure your spot by registering for this event on Eventbrite. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your ticket. Dress Code:Casual and comfortable, ready to shop and have fun! We look forward to seeing you at this exclusive shopping night! Information Source: lululemon Amsterdam Leidsestraat | eventbrite

Proud to the Bone: an LGBTQ+ Comedy Open MicJoin us for a night of laughter and celebration at the iconic queer bar, Lellebel in Amsterdam. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with hilarious performances from up-and-coming LGBTQ+ comedians from Amsterdam and beyond. We'll be showcasing some of the best talents in the LGBTQ+ comedy scene. Proud to the Bone is an LGBTQ+ & friends comedy night aimed at giving opportunities and visibility to performers who are less visible in the traditional stand-up community. By celebrating visibility and diversity on stage, everyone can feel welcome to perform and watch stand-up comedy! Time: Doors open: 20:15 Show starts: 21:00 Stay afterwards for fantastic cocktails, the occasional karaoke and great vibes! Location: Lellebel: Queer Bar, Utrechtsestraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands Information Source: Kat Stone Comedy | eventbrite

Pop-up Ping Pong Party & Tournament🏓A crazy table tennis experience on tables you've never seen before. An evening filled with play, drinks, food, music, bouncing balls and a tournament for sweaty competition. Play casual and challenge your friends, or join the tournament if you're up for the challenge. Just want to hang out and enjoy the music? No problem, there still is plenty of room for that! For an impression of the tables and to check out the vibe, visit our Instagram or Tiktok page. Food will be served by the PITA STOP, fresh Pita's with homemade falafel and other dips - ofcourse with fries on the side🍟 🏁 The bar will serve a variety of beers and other drinks to make sure you keep hydrated while playing💦 TournamentDuring the evening there is a ‘King of the table’ tournament. At each of the tables you can score stickers by winning the round, which you can stick on your paddle. The more stickers you collect, the better you are. Choose your favourite table to focus on, and become the king of that table. Want to be the best overall? Score as many stickers across the six different tables. The players with the most stickers will move on to the final to battle until the one true king is left🏆! Line-up:* The Classic || 2Player 🏓 3 tables available * The Tripong || 3Player * The Circle || 4Player * The Line || 2Player * The Squash || 2Player * The Tube || 2Player Will you hold the trophy at the end of the night? Get your tickets in advance for €12,-, Or at the door for €15,-. The ticket gives you a spot in the tournament & entrance for the entire evening. We will supply the paddles & balls! See you there! Information Source: Pop-up Ping Pong | eventbrite

20h Improv Basics Graduation Brand new improv students take the stage for the very first time! Come see their inaugural show and experience a true first, like no other! 21h The Unplanned Musical A musical show without a script? Surely that’s impossible? Well, come see it done right on our stage. easylaughs cast members will create a full musical from only a few words of inspiration. Come see the songs, characters and stories that have never been before and never will be seen again! Spaces are limited. Booking online is required. 22h Musical Jam This is your chance to get on stage, in a musical way! You’ll get a chance to play some musical improv games with easylaughs cast members and in front of our super supportive audience! Whether you’ve done it for years, or this is your first time, give it a try! Tickets are non-refundable. Please contact info@easylaughs.nl in case of unforeseen circumstances. Donate to easylaughs and help us help people discover improv! 100% of your donation will go the easylaughs Scholarship program. To find out more, click HERE. easylaughs comedy improv shows in English language and in Amsterdam Information Source: easylaughs | eventbrite

Van dagboek tot aanzoek Je tienerjaren: onzeker, ongemakkelijk, onrijp en onduidelijk. Perfect materiaal om onvoorbereid mee op een podium te staan! We gebruiken onze eigen puberdagboeken, facebookstatussen en boekverslagen samen met anekdotes uit het publiek als inspiratie voor geimproviseerde scènes die (hopelijk) het puberale ver ontstijgen. Komt dat zien! Of niet, whatever, we zijn ook echt heel druk met ons eigen leven, okee! Let op: de kaarten voor deze voorstelling zijn te reserveren via Eventbrite, maar betaal je aan de kassa bij Zaal 100 (contant of Tikkie). Kaartjes kosten 10 euro pp. Information Source: eventbrite

This workshop is all hands-on experience to gain knowledge and confidence to block weave independently. We will create everything from scratch; starting with your own blocks, design and finally your own bookmark. No prior experience in handicrafts is necessary. During this workshop, you will be able to complete 1-2 bookmarks and will have a tool kit to use for your personal projects at home. Latvian culture: Latvian culture is rich with handicrafts. It shapes the foundation of their national identity. People are proud of their deep-rooted traditions and connection to nature. Today the land and inherited knowledge are highly respected and appreciated, too. Traditional patterns and symbols are used for empowerment and protection in interior and fashion. Handcrafting is a fun activity, but it's also a ritual to connect to nature, ancestors and creative energy. About the artist: SantaSimulecomes from a culture where handicrafts such as embroidery, knitting, sewing, and weaving were mastered every day. Many of these techniques were also taught at school. Her grandmother was a Queen of knitting. Watching her Santa's admiration towards the hand-made, self-made craft grew stronger day by day. Art has been by Santa's side since she was a little girl. After receiving a diploma from a local art school in applied and fine arts, she continued at the Baltic International Institute in Riga, where she studied advertisement design. One year in Athens, Greece as an exchange student. Soon after graduation, she realized computers were not her passion. She embarked on a self-discovery journey that led her to explore many different practices—both artistic and self-growth. While on this path, she received a diploma in arts and crafts from an art institute in New Delhi, India, and fell in love with creating with hands again. Her attention was mostly on mozaïek, quilling, hand sewing, paper mache and intuitive paintings. Today, with art still by her side, Santa delves deeper into the healing properties of creative expression. She continues practicing different art forms and facilitates dot painting workshops and clothing repair workshops. Who can attend? Everyone is welcome to the tours. However, the content of the chosen exhibition/topic may not be suitable for children up to a certain age. It is advised to discuss this with the curator beforehand. You will be in a group with max. 14 people. Time frame: 15 mins: entrance and meeting 30 mins: introduction 2 hours: guided hands-on experience 15 mins: conclusion and last remarks It’s also possible to organise private in-group art tours and team activities at your favourite museums and exhibitions on your desired date & time. The address is T.T. Neveritaweg 57, A3, 1033 WB Amsterdam (Google Maps) This event is not suitable for children aged under 14 years old. Children above this age can only join with a supervisor. There is an easy access made for the disabled. Hope to see you there! Contact us Phone: 0031639025919 Email: contactartstudioamsterdam@gmail.com Follow the activities of Art Studio Amsterdam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_studio_amsterdam/ Meetup : https://meetu.ps/c/4xRy7/zhLH7/a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artstudioamsterdam/ Website: www.artstudioamsterdam.net (on maintenance) Art Studio Amsterdam is registered at KVK 73923621. Information Source: Art Studio Amsterdam | eventbrite

Let’s Get Personal - Drawing design inspiration from experiences, conversations, and unseen influences. Julian Williams was recruited as meme-magician to lead the Democrats’ opposition campaign against Donald Trump. Next to his bold propaganda statements, he also creates type driven work, that range from minimalist to experimental futurist aesthetics. But that is far from all that Julian has to offer, his portfolio and instagram feed is full of surprising identities, that bring up the question, where does the personal end and branding start? A division that seems to blur increasingly these days, and in the case of Julian, this friction is his main source of inspiration. — Julian Williams is an American-German graphic designer who has lived and worked in the Netherlands for 8 years. He has a varied body of work, linked by bold, impactful statements and graphics. He values maintaining a steady personal design practice, inspired by his political activism, subcultures he finds himself a part of, and his relationships with people and the world. This has led him to professional opportunities in the fashion, design, and political world, including designing for Nike, &Walsh, and proudly, a role as a lead designer on Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign for President of the United States. His greatest dream is to make good things with good people. — Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to maintain a regular personal design practice. I use the word “fortunate,” because I realise that this is not the case for all creatives. Professional work often consumes our creative energy, and it can be difficult to become inspired to create work just for the sake of creating. Many older creatives have told me that I won’t always have the energy to make personal work. These conversations have stuck with me, and led me to be very conscious in the way I gather inspiration, inject my personal life into the designs I create, and reflect this in my professional life. By sharing the ways I create this work, I hope other creatives can be more conscious about becoming inspired. Take snippets from conversations. Laugh at a stupid sentence your mate said. Write down something clever you saw on a street sign. Be enraged by the news. Take pictures of pretty things and ugly things. React, and allow your initial emotions to be your inspiration. — Hosted at: De Lange Adem Ruyschstraat 295, 1091 DX Amsterdam — Supported by: Retype Foundry & PICTORIGHT Fonds Information Source: letterspace.amsterdam | eventbrite

Are you looking for people who share your passion for sports and well-being whilst learning new skills? We invite you to a 90-minute Handstand and aRM Balance Workshop, where you'll learn the fundamentals of these challenging and powerful positions. This includes hand and arm placement, balance, and posture. By gaining a better understanding of their body and physical self, improving balance and self-confidence, and finding joy in movement through play and experimentation, individuals can enhance both their physical and mental well-being. All levels are welcome. Information Source: Social Yoga Club | eventbrite

Join us this Halloween for Spirits, Stories, and Sounds at the Godown—an evening filled with music, spooky tales, and good company. The 31 October party kicks off at 19:00, so come dressed in your Halloween best! We’ll have wine, snacks, and plenty of vibes to set the mood. Hosted by the one and only Trash Tarot (Lauren Maxwell), a zany mystic with a flair for the dramatic, the night will feature live music, eerie storytelling, and an open mic for anyone brave enough to take the stage. Whether you want to perform or just soak in the atmosphere, it’s going to be a night of fun, frights, and fabulousness. Expect amazing performances by M Monteiro, Phil Melchers, Daragh Gillen, Martha Agudelo, Irina Koriazova, Margo van de Linde and an appearance by the Godown house band Marcel and Amanda. Seats are limited so grab your spot early. Tickets are €9 and includes 1 free drink. Part of the proceeds will go towards these wondeful artists (thank you for your support!). DRESS UP, dive in and let the Halloween spirits take over ... Information Source: Godown Studio | eventbrite

If you're on a date with Alfid and this is his expression, he's not thinking of you. He's thinking of arithmetic. Sexy, sexy arithmetic. Gary, Indiana is back on October 31 at Vice Versa! Show starts at 20:30, free as usual, arrive early for the good seats! We have more than 25 spots available - just show up! Information Source: Gary, Indiana | eventbrite

Ceilidh dancing is the biggest fun that you could ever take part in. What is a Ceilidh? Traditional and more modern Scottish dances, which you can learn in a few minutes and enjoy. It is very inclusive, you will meet new people, change partners and hopefully laugh a lot. We provide live music by Phill, calling and teaching all the dances by Zsofi as a guest caller and Margaret, who is the leader of the local group. The venue is in the district of Rivierenbuurt in the Kindercentrum Catharina. Easy access by bus, tram and train. No experience, partner or kilt are needed, just you. Bring along a pair of comfy shoes (trainers are perfect, no high heels please), a friend, if you like, and your sense of humour and have a fun time with us. Absolutely no age limit, but under 18 years old should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Kids are more than welcome. It is a great event for families. The teaching will be in English. The venue is open from 19:15, a member of the local group will meet you down on the street and show the way to the top floor venue in to the sport hall, gates will close 19:35 and we start shorthly after. We take photos and videos at our classes for promotional reasons, please let us know on the day if you don't want to be included in these. Scottish Dancing is so popular all around the world, we welcome all nationalities at our events. Tickets in limited numbers will be available at the door too. Early reserving your spot is highly recomended. Information Source: Bo'ness Dance | eventbrite

We're going back underground. That Comedy Thing is back at Oosterbar, one of our very first locations and one of the most awesome locations in Amsterdam. Literally in Oosterpark, in basement of Generator Hostel. Discover one of the best kept secrets in the European comedy comunity: the Amsterdam underground comedy scene. Underrated, under the radar but yours to discover. Featuring scene legends Ronan Brosnan (Shiteguides), Emily Higginson (Mouthy Broads), Ákos Erdősi and Daniel Yazbek (Clink Comedy Club). Introducing talented new comedians such as Swar Joshi, Elissa Khawli, Adi Parmar, Rosalind Anketell and Brittney-Lys Malpeli. That Comedy Thing has been a stepping stone for talented new comedians since 2019. This is your chance to join one of the most interesting art scenes in Amsterdam and one of the most exciting comedy scenes in Europe. Get tickets today. Information Source: That Comedy Thing | eventbrite

Get ready for another unforgettable night at the Parlour as My Mum Had a Mullet returns! Featuring crowd favorites Wilson A. and a special surprise guest, this Halloween edition promises to be one for the books. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come join the family for a night of live music, beers, and spooky vibes to kick off your Halloween festivities in style! Price: 13.78 Euros (12 Euros to us, the rest to Eventbrite!) The Agenda 7.30PM - 9PM: Our Super Secret Opener No spoilers!! 9.30PM - 11PM: Wilson A. Wilson A. is a middle-aged man from Brighton going through his second divorce. Alternatively, the band 'Wilson A.' is a minimalist rock group from Amsterdam, starting out in the summer of 2022 with some half-baked poems about frustration, low-flying panic attacks and performance anxiety. Wilson A. transforms these weaknesses into a celebration of being human. Check them out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5brK3zQCrbjQMdfAaiwlL2?si=MABpLnhsS2SfMQVNkQxXVA Information Source: The Parlour Amsterdam | eventbrite

Get ready for DRINK OR TREAT: A Halloween-themed Broadway cabaret like no other! Watch as our talented (and tipsy) cast performs your favorite Broadway hits with a spooky twist. From haunting ballads to ghostly showstoppers, the drinks will flow, and so will the hilarity as our performers get more... spirited. Join us for a night of Broadway, booze, and Halloween fun—where anything can happen, and probably will! Acting Under the Influence combines theatre and drinking (two of our most favorite activities) in a fun and safe environment for performers and audience members alike. The actors are encouraged to drink by tips from the audience. AUI productions have included cabarets, full-length plays, and many other boozy theatrical shenanigans. $15 Adv – $20 Doors Doors @ 8 PM Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Information Source: Red Light Cafe | eventbrite