Den Haag Marathon - September Walk for Peace event

How difficult is learning the Dutch language? Are there any tricks to help learners tackle the language quickly and effectively? We explored these questions at our latest Mix & Match Networking Event for internationals, which VTH hosted this past Tuesday, 10 December! At this event (our last of 2019!), our wonderful and enthusiastic attendees were able to mix and mingle with each other, as well as with the dozen organizations and nonprofits that were present. These local organizations have always been welcoming to our international community here in The Hague, and ar...

“Your personal brand is what others say about you when you leave the room.”                     -Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. This quote from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is a great summation of why an effective personal brand is so important in business, on the job market, and in other professional settings. This was the topic of our latest workshop held on 3 December, “Building A Powerful Personal Brand,” with speaker Michiel Mandaag. As an international brand advisor for the last several years, Michiel has studied and been exposed to all ...

For internationals in the Netherlands, there are no doubt many Dutch holiday traditions that may be new to you, such as chocolate name letters and delicious kruidnoten! But perhaps the most beloved Dutch holiday tradition for adults and kids alike is Sinterklaasavond (Sinterklaas Evening)! This event, which happens every year on December 5, is a day when the hearts of many little children will beat faster while waiting for special holiday gifts. But unfortunately, there are thousands of children from low income families receiving assistance, as well as children who li...

At the beginning of our recent workshop, “Pitching With Impact!”, pitch coach Frank Smallegange, speaking to a full house of local expats and internationals, went over the importance of using the art of the pitch to promote products and services to customers, clients, organizations, and more. He explained that these audiences may indeed need what you are offering, but often this need isn’t at the forefront of their consciousness. In giving a pitch, one’s job is to make your audience realize that they have a need, and to present what you have to offer as an asset ...

Date & Time: Monday, 4 November, 16:30 - 18:30 hrs Venue: The Hague Tech | Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 35, 2595 AN Den Haag ICP and TodaysArt share a common mission to create a strong global talent hub. The Hague as a place is able to attract and retain talent from all over the world. What’s the magic? Be inspired by TodaysArt director Olof van Winden on ‘Today’s creativity for tomorrow’s culture’. REGISTER HERE Join us for inspiring meetup and get to know one of the many startups, scale-ups, SME's, multinationals, NGO's and public representatives in our ...

Do you find yourself longing to work in a career that you love and in which you thrive? Or do you have trouble connecting your unique talents with your career goals so that you can chart a meaningful course forward to your career future? During our workshop in September, we were fortunate enough to have the fantastic Manuela Damant of the coaching organization Azkua speak to us and help us address some of these questions. Her workshop inspired us and our dozens of workshop participants to take a meaningful look at our lives and our goals in order to chart real, sustainab...

“There are over a hundred thousand job vacancies in the Netherlands right now.” Citing this hopeful and exciting statistic, career coach Tessa Faber of Making Sense began her presentation at our sixth workshop of 2019, “Navigating the Dutch Labour” market. The importance of this topic was evident by the excitement of our attendees – as well as by the standing room only attendance that filled our presentation space to capacity. For those of you unable to attend, and for those of you who were not able to register before our registration became full, we realize th...

Few things are as effective at cultural transmission as music. This is why the members of Finish Choral Group TAIKA have chosen to devote so much of their time and passion to musical performance. Formed in 2012 and based in The Hague, TAIKA is a women’s choral group run by conductor and founder, Master of Music Karla Maria Toiviainen, who formed the group as a personal passion project. Begun as a hobby for its initial group of eight members, the choir has grown to over twenty members during the past seven years. These talented singers are all devoted to TAIKA’s mis...

As an international here in the Netherlands, have you ever run into cultural and bureaucratic hurdles for which you wish you’d been more prepared? Based on our own personal experiences, we’re guessing the answer is probably yes. But never fear, because there is help out there! For over 30 years, Access has been getting important information and resources out to expats in order to help them build successful, happy lives here in the Netherlands. This includes everything from practical information such as how to get housing or health care to more cultural information ...

“What do you want?” “What do you need?” We don’t usually apply such big, broad questions when thinking about our own lives, but presenter Manuela Damant of Azkua made sure that these questions were front and center at our fifth workshop of the year, “Create Your Life with Intention – Return to Your Heart.” Building on some of the skills we learned at our previous workshop, where we dared ourselves to face our fears head on, Manuela challenged us to come up with a “new paradigm for life and for work.”

Are you interested in a career in childcare, but aren't certified in the Netherlands and/or don't know how to navigate the Dutch qualifying process? You're not alone! Over the years, many well-educated and experienced education professionals have pursued childcare careers here only to find out that their particular qualifications or former work experience is not formally recognized by Dutch Childcare Authorities. But there are paths to your career goals! The Zein Academy International Talent Programme (ITP) is a tailor-made training programme that aims to support enthusi...

Moving to another country can, at times, feel overwhelming. Whether you've just arrived in the Netherlands or are already settled in, your stay here can involve some adjustment - as well as some red tape to get through. But never fear, because we're here to support you! On Friday, November 29th, The Hague International Centre will present "Welcome to The Hague," an event aimed at helping new expats in the community get to know The Hague better! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow expats, receive information about practicalities like schooling, healthcare, and...

'Student and City' expects many new international students to arrive to The Hague in August and September. The platform is a cooperation between all higher education institutes and the Municipality of The Hague aimed at improving The Hague as student city. Finding a house can be difficult for new international students. You can help an international student by temporarily offering a private room in your home. Would it not be great if you could share your experience as international in The Hague region with a young international student? You could help him/her settle in ...

At The Dutch Language Café people from different nationalities come together to meet new people and learn Dutch in a fun way.  They believe that the best way to learn a language is to apply it in real life. The Dutch Language Cafe provides a safe place to do just that. By playing games and engaging in all sorts of fun activities, while talking Dutch. You will split up in groups to do a game, guided by a friendly Dutch native. Afterwards you may play table tennis, make music, or just chat along in Dutch! The atmosphere is relaxed, informal and friendly. In addition to...

Finding a home is getting more difficult in The Hague region. Affordable housing is under pressure. The Hague International Centre wants to make sure everyone can enjoy living in The Hague region: Dutch and international. In order to do so, they want to make sure The Hague region has enough and affordable homes for everyone and improve the attractiveness of The Hague region for internationals. To find out more about how internationals view the housing market of The Hague region, The Hague International Centre and the Municipality of The Hague are carrying out a housing s...

We have all heard of the cultural iceberg, but what about the cultural tree? During today’s workshop “Rediscovering Unities in Cultures” with the intercultural communication expert and linguist Ute Limacher-Riebold, we worked together to understand the complex and hidden meanings behind every day cultural interactions that often lead to misunderstandings. Building upon the solutions we discovered in our previous workshop with the Vrijwilligers Academie, we decided to team up again and not focus first on our differences, but on the underlying values that unites us. ...

The Hague international Centre organizes two type of events for internationals; Welcome Events for newcomers and CONNECT seminars: informative seminars about key topics like taxes, housing, education, healthcare, starting your business and more. In February and March, they organized well attended CONNECT events about taxes and housing with experts in the field. Their upcoming events are: Welcome to The Hague on 6 June 17:00 – 19:00 hrs. Due to popular demand, some of the welcome events have been changed to the evening. The welcome events for international newcomers a...

Are you an expat couple? Have you moved here on account of your partner’s employment in The Netherlands, and/or are you looking for employment yourself? One of the most common situations that expats find themselves in is that they either are a partner of another migrant who is employed, or are themselves searching for employment. Specifically The Hague area is a huge expat hub in The Netherlands, and the offering of career support services to expats’ partners may influence the employment challenges and opportunities they face, as well as a couple’s intention to sta...

On 20 June 2019, The Hague University of Applied Sciences would like to invite you to join at their 2nd international event of the European Migrant Entrepreneur Network (EMEN). No long speeches—only brief, thought-provoking talks, a thriving market where innovations are shown, pitches, interactive workshops, debates, inspiring encounters and more. This event will try to answer important questions such as: Are starting migrant entrepreneurs really that different from native entrepreneurs? Do we need to treat them as a special target group? Do we have to set up special ...

Join the fun of the annual Eurovision Song Contest in an evening of music, singing, dancing and of course chauvinist cheering for your country’s song. The Hague International Network and ACCESS take the initiative to invite the International Community of The Hague to gather for an exclusive party at the wonderful Carlton Ambassador Hotel. You have to order tickets, but they are free. We just want have an idea how many fans of Music, Campiness and Weird outfits are coming. Last year the Israeli song 'Toy' sung by the extravagant Netta Barzilai won the competition so thi...

Our second workshop of the year “The Art of Asking Questions” facilitated by Hugo Skoppek was our most intimate and interactive yet. As you can see from the photos, Hugo arranged the room into a close-knit and open atmosphere where everyone could be seen and heard. Filled with multiple exercises and opportunities for dialogue, Hugo facilitated the workshop in such a helpful way to make sure everyone had the chance to experience and practice with what he was teaching. Did you know that there are different types of questions, all that differentiate what kind of outcome...

  Have you recently moved to The Hague and are having trouble getting your head around some important information like taxes and housing? Or have you been living here for some time and still don’t know the correct way to go about these two important topics? The Hague International Centre will be organizing in March and April their first two CONNECT events at the Central Library. 21 March (17:00 – 19:00) TAXES: Income tax and 30% ruling Municipal and water board authority taxes DigiD 9 April (17:00-19:00) HOUSING: Attractive neighborhoods for internationals in The...

Together with the Vrijwilligersacademie we kicked off 2019 with a bang. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their schedules to talk about culture misconceptions today at our first workshop of the year “The Perception Gap” with Cathy Delhanty. This workshop was extra interactive and special and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all 30 cultures talk amongst one another and discuss misconceptions to find solutions. Split into small groups at tables with half Dutch and half international, attendees were asked to come up with 3 different misunderstandings. These misunde...

What are you doing to volunteer on Thursday 4 April? Would you like to volunteer for a few hours with some friends and make a difference for an evening? Join hundreds of volunteers during the annual Night of the Volunteer. Together with 6 non-profits, NL Cares is hosting a variety of festive activities for all ages, languages and backgrounds for a fun evening of helping out from 17:30 – 18:00. Volunteers can choose one of the activities:             Dutch party with Elderly (info)           Gourmet grill and waffle party with the elderly (info)      ...

Did you (and your family) recently move to  The Hague region? Would you like to get to know The Hague region better and meet fellow Internationals and their families? The Hague International Centre organises Welcome to The Hague events. The program starts of course with coffee and tea. After that an introduction to services of The Hague International Centre, followed by presentations on Dutch culture. 

When you travel, do you like to visit the tourist-populated areas, or do you prefer to go where the locals go to experience the city’s hidden treasures? The City’s Finest is an initiative of the Dutch Expat Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between internationals and local communities of the Netherlands since 2007. The City’s Finest helps newly-arrived internationals in The Hague, Delft, Rijswijk, Leidscheveen, Ypenburg, Westland, Voorschoten, Nootdorp, Zoetermeer, Wassenaar, Leidschendam, Voorburg and Leiden find the smaller, trad...

Together!: A Concert by Finnish Female Choir TAIKA (NL) and Chorus Marinus Male Ensemble (FIN) in Houtrustkerk Den Haag at 19:00 on Saturday 16 March 2019.

When talking to our volunteers, we have often been asked for more occasions for official internships and even job opportunities for internationals with valuable skillsets but, due to certain aspects of Dutch law, cannot find work in their specialized fields. We are happy to deliver a fantastic chance for those of you with childcare credentials in your home country, but cannot find work in childcare in The Netherlands due to reasons like inability to speak Dutch, inability to meet specific Dutch qualifications, and more. Due to their rapid growth, Zein International Child...

Did you know that every 1 in 500 persons in The Netherlands is registered as homeless, and for every registered homeless person, there are two to three unregistered homeless? International Women’s Day is coming up on Friday 8 March, and one of the many ways we are playing a part is by making their already-tough lives of the homeless women in The Hague just a bit easier. On this day, they will be receiving a variety of things to help relieve their stress like coffee, cake, a trip to the hairdresser, a foot massage, pedicure, reiki, make-up, manicure and more. We at Volu...

Would you love to win two tickets to the Korzo Cadance Festival of contemporary dance in The Hague? For participating in our short survey and answering only one question for us, you can win a pair of tickets for Thursday 7 or Saturday 9 February. We just want to know what your experiences are with volunteering and/or with Volunteer The Hague. We have a total of 12 tickets to give away, so take our quick survey below and immediately be in the running to win two tickets to one of the amazing performances: 19:30, Thu. 7 February Next van Emanuel Gat & ICK Amsterdam http...

15 Years of NLDoet in The Hague! Many people consider volunteering but do not know where to look or even what to volunteer. This year on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 of March, the Oranje Fonds is organizing NLdoet; the largest volunteer action in the Netherlands. Together with thousands of organizations in the country, NLdoet will be putting on an event for all volunteers and organizations in the Netherlands looking for their perfect job—right here in The Hague! No matter your age, talent background or nationality, everyone can get together to find and participate in vari...

2018 was a power-year for Volunteer The Hague. We were able to help hundreds of internationals find volunteering positions around the Hague area, connect them to other expats and nonprofits, and provide amazing workshops filled with practical information to aid them with their career, family, personal growth and new life in The Netherlands. To wrap up our last Workshop of 2018, Stephanie Osunwokeh of KIES Company taught us all about how to de-stress our lives whether it be career-related or something else. The room was packed and Stephanie gave an interactive and experie...

As a Dutch nonprofit organization you may sometimes wonder what kind of volunteer opportunities the volunteers registered with Volunteer The Hague are looking for and how best to approach them. In order to pin that down, we should realize that there are two types of volunteers.  There is the volunteer with a focus on contributing to a specific good cause by helping others - place-based volunteer -, and there is the volunteer who tends to focus on gaining experience, networking and building professional skills – skill-based volunteer -. Volunteer The Hague’s main ta...

Our last Mix and Match Networking Event “Self-Reliance and Volunteering; How to grasp your life goals in The Hague” was record-breaking. Meeting you all, seeing such smiling faces, and listening to the bustle of chit-chat and networking truly makes all the hard work we do at Volunteer The Hague absolutely worth it. As you can see from the photos, the entire venue was packed to max capacity for the entire afternoon. Coming from all backgrounds and all ages, over 150 internationals attended to search and find volunteering positions, and 14 amazing local nonprofits join...

Coming up on 5 December is the international and December 7th is the National Volunteer Day! Volunteering will allow you to not only make a difference in the lives of others but it can also help yourself. Not only this, but according to Time Bank (2009), 84% of people responsible for hiring agree that volunteering is a great way to help people find work, with an astounding 80% of employers value volunteering on a CV. From health benefits to social experience, volunteering can help combat depression, help understand people better, help to deal with difficult situations an...

The Hague International Centre has launched a brand new website: www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl! From arranging formalities to interesting new articles and exciting events—you’ll find it all on their new, clean, easy-to-navigate website.  From healthcare, education, residence permits and municipal services to children’s activities, Dutch classes and international clubs and networks, whether you're working/living in The Hague, The Hague International Centre is truly a gem for the large expat community living here. If you would like to stay updated on news and e...

Did you learn as much as we did? Today’s workshop “Maximize your talents for a successful career” with Astrid Spanjaardt was so practical, informative and interesting – we can’t wait to start applying all of her career knowledge and personality insights into our own lives.  Thank you so much Astrid for your valuable insights. Every person in the room really took something so important home with them, and we cannot thank you enough! We received so much positive feedback, as this truly is a topic beneficial for everyone no matter their background or profession. ...

Our room was completely full of expats from countless countries, who have been living in the Netherlands between one week to even 26 years for our workshop today, October 11, 2018. What a success! Our fabulous speaker Ute Limacher-Riebold captivated everyone with her powerful perspectives on culture, thought-provoking and fun games, and how to embrace life in the Netherlands fully. We cannot thank you enough, Ute, and do hope to have you again for another workshop in the future! For those of you who may have missed it, below is a recap of Ute’s presentation:

Are you a volunteer at an organization? An aspiring volunteer? Do you want to set up your own foundation, or do you already work for one? Sometimes the ins and outs of organizations can be difficult, so feel free to ask questions at the PEP Helpdesk! The walk-in office is on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 until 13:00 on Riviervismarkt 2. You can contact the Helpdesk with a variety of questions, such as: How do I write project plans? How do I enlarge my professional network? How do I get good drivers? How do I apply for a subsidy? How can I best cooperate with the munici...

Did you know that the Municipality of the Hague hosts over 135,000 volunteers? In every corner of each neighborhood, there are people who volunteer for a more healthy, involved, and caring city. We at Volunteer the Hague are so proud of all of our international volunteers included in this number, that never let the difficulty of a new environment get in their way of getting back.  As a thank you, the municipality has launched a web store especially for The Hague volunteers! Are you a registered volunteer with an organization? Then you can choose a gift in the web store ...

As internationals living in The Hague and volunteering for various organizations, sometimes we find ourselves lacking a certain set of skills that would not only strengthen our work abilities, but also develop ourselves further into life in the Netherlands.  Luckily, The Volunteer Academy of Den Haag Doet and PEP Den Haag is available for everyone who wants to contribute to the Hague and further explore the topics encountered in their volunteer work. It is a platform for anyone and everyone, where organizations can place courses that are interesting to volunteers. Even ...

Our most recent Mix and Match Event “Expats Connected: Jobs, Volunteering and Working in the Hague” was our most successful event this year. It was absolutely wonderful to stay, chat and network with you all after the helpful presentations from our ambitious nonprofits. As you can see from the photos, the room was absolutely filled from the beginning to the end. From students, activists, job-seekers and those looking to give a little extra time to volunteering, 115 internationals and expats joined and networked at our event. 18 representatives from 10 various nonpro...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Friday, September 21, 2018 World Alzheimer’s Day. 2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries. Worldwide attention as asked for dementia and its impact on patients, families and informal care givers. On Sunday, October 14, 2018, Alzheimer Nederland and the Residentie Orkest join together as part of World Alzheimer’s Day to provide a “Beloved Composers” concert open to the public, and to you. This partnership has been an ongoing success for the past th...

For our previous workshop on September 13, 2018, we closed the walls for an even cozier atmosphere as Zuzana Bubalova enlightened us all about one’s physical and mental health as an international living abroad, and how to healthily handle the many challenges that come from an expat life. A thousand thank-yous to Zuzana’s “What can YOU do? Take back control!” workshop, filled with personal stories and expert knowledge that resonated in one way or another with her international audience. Thanks to you, we all left feeling much more secure about our overall happines...

On Friday the 14th of September, 2018 Den Haag Cares and NL Cares will be hosting a “gezellig” evening full of activities for anyone to volunteer between 18:00 until 20:30. Play board games and make conversation with the elderly, team up with homeless people for a Golden Oldies Music Quiz or Karaoke with people with a disability. Sign up on their calendar at and to also check out all of the available activities. It only takes a couple of hours of your day to help brighten up someone’s day (including yours).  After the activity, all are invited to a free drink at ...

Our room was so packed with eager listeners during our last workshop on August 30, 2018, that we had to scramble to find more chairs from the neighboring rooms! All thanks to our wonderful speaker Cathy Delhanty and her “5 Finger Introduction and the Networking Game Plan” masterclass, everyone left with new knowledge on what it takes to customize and tailor your own network for better networking success. We hope to see you and Cathy back again at our future workshops! Below is an overview of Cathy’s presentation, for those that may have missed it:  The 5 Finger In...

Volunteer the Hague is dedicated to helping internationals find volunteering jobs and other networking opportunities in order to make their transition to the Netherlands as easy as possible. As this is an important task, we cannot do it alone. We are thrilled to announce our latest partnership with ExpatINFO Holland, an organization that is committed to making life for you in the Netherlands much more comfortable. Together we will aid you, international residents and students, expats and more, in finding volunteer work and a multitude of other opportunities here in the H...

On December 7, 2018, the Ibis Hotel City Centre in the Hague will host the Heroes Gala; the festive award ceremony for “The Heroes of the Hague” and “The Hague Hero.” During the Heroes Gala the five Heroes of the Year of the Hague will be announced. The jury will also present The Hague Hero award: the award for volunteer organizations. Nominate your Hero from the Hague!

As Volunteer the Hague grows with each passing month, we are all the more thankful to share the responsibility of uniting internationals within the Hague through volunteering with even more trustworthy and strengthening partnerships. Our newest partner, The Hague International Centre (THIC), serves as the outlet of communication for international staffs of companies and organizations not only in the Hague, but also Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Rijswijk. By working in close connection with municipalities, all expats can anticipate a safe landing in their transition to...

What a sheer joy it was to see so many interested and engaged faces at our first workshop on July 19, 2018. Huge thanks to Vassia from AntiLoneliness for doing this incredibly informative and motivational workshop. We cannot wait to hear more of her wisdom when Vassia joins us as the keynote speaker at the Mix & Match networking event on November 14, 2018. Please see below the recap of the skills and books discussed at the workshop. "Ego says, “Once everything falls into place, I'll feel peace.”Spirit says, “Find your peace, and then everything will fall int...

Volunteer The Hague recently turned six. As we complete six years of our existence, we want you to know that we are moving from strength to strength. We recently received funding from the Municipality of The Hague for the calendar year 2019 to enable us to serve you better.   We believe volunteering is as noble as practical, in terms of leveraging the skills that people have. While the volunteer gets a chance to use their existing skills, a non-profit that requires those skills gets a volunteer that can match their requirement.    As it is with every profession, we u...

Decisio is conducting research for the Ministry of Education (and also for Municipality of The Hague) on barriers for internationals in the international and especially regular schools. The availability of good quality education is important for attracting internationals to the Netherlands. Education is an important component of the economic investment climate for business and international organisations. The Dutch economy is becoming more international. More and more internationals are coming to the Netherlands to work and live. Their children will have to go to school...

In this era of strategic partnerships, we understand the importance of relevant and reliable partners who strengthen our presence and add value to the work we do. Today, we’re happy to introduce to you, our new partner, The Hague International Network (THIN). THIN is the oldest network of internationals that live and or work in and around The Hague. It was established in 2000 by a cooperation of the City of The Hague and the Chamber of Commerce. THIN is a known name in The Hague, within the international community, and has extensive experience in working with and for t...

At the food festival you can already enjoy a preview of Tapisco, the Spanish-Portuguese restaurant by top chef Marcel van der Kleijn soon opening on the Kneuterdijk. In addition the new fish shop Coast Fish will present its fresh seafood and Ohana poké will serve Hawaiian cuisine, Soeboer will sell delicious Indonesian delicacies and you can enjoy typical American dishes by Burgerz. Live entertainment In addition to food, you can also enjoy plenty of entertainment at this festival. With top funk, jazz and soul acts including a performance by the Prince tribute band ...

The great thing about Fête de la Nature is that you can celebrate nature in your own way. Everyone can organise something outdoors and in nature – go on a picnic, make a nettle soup, attend a concert in nature, recite poetry about nature, dig around with the children in the garden. As long as it is festive and has to do with nature. Weekend highlights For this fifth national Fête de la Nature, The Hague is one of the cities where the celebrations of nature will be most visible. More than a dozen activities have been organised for The Hague such as: Taste The Hagu...

The festival will be held on Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th of April in downtown The Hague. With no less than 8 stages and an array of activities across the town this Koningsdag is bound to be a great one! Life I Live 2018 line-up The following line-up had alrady beeen announced: Roxeanne Hazes, Gallowstreet, Death Alley, The Homesick, Tim Knol, Andy Frasco, Koffie, EUT, Kornél Kovács, Bon Voyage Organisation, The Yawpers, Evil Empire Orchestra, Batobe, Dazion en Dr. Meraki. And now these names have been added to the already great line-up: Kraantje Pappie, Pet...

Spring colours in the Japanese Garden The magnificent Japanese Garden will reopen its doors for 6 weeks only from Saturday, 28 April to Sunday, 10 June so you can admire the spring colours in their full glory. The garden will be open daily from 9.00 to 20.00 hrs. during this 6-week period. History The Japanese Garden was created in the beginning of the 20th century by the former owner of the country estate of Clingendael, Marguérite M. Baroness van Brienen (1871-1939), also called Lady Daisy. Lady Daisy sailed off a number of times by ship to Japan and brought back to ...

Loneliness is becoming a modern epidemic. “We live in the most technologically connected age in the history of civilization, yet rates of loneliness have doubled since the 1980s.” (Harvard Business Review) ~~~ What is Loneliness? Loneliness isn’t being alone. It isn’t being isolated. It is a deep-rooted, painful feeling that we are disconnected from others, even though we are surrounded by many. Disconnected from others, and at the same time alienated from our Self. Empty? Different? With no purpose? “I don’t even know how I became this person.” What keep...

The free Day of The Hague History (Dag van de Haagse Geschiedenis) takes place on Saturday, 14 April. Take part in one of the many activities and discover the rich history of The Hague. More than 30 museums, historical institutes and volunteer groups are participating in the Day of The Hague History. They will organise all kinds of activities such as tours, lectures, boat trips and city walks. This year organisers are making an effort to include non-Dutch speakers, with more than 30 activities for English-speaking people. Meanwhile children can take part in all kinds o...

Strandweg, The Hague From the 1st of April 2018 you can visit the first digital beach library 'StrandBieb' in The Netherlands at Scheveningen and Kijkduin Beach in The Hague. Make your day at the beach even more enjoyable by downloading a free e-book, e-comic or e-magazine to your mobile phone or tablet. Real books and magazines will also be available in the 'StrandBieb'.   First digital library Want to relax and enjoy a good book on a sunny day at the beach but accidently left your book at home? No problem! From now on you can download a book straight to your mobile p...

A special film screening you can take your baby to so even new parents can enjoy the newest films! On the last Friday of every month there’s a special BabyBios screening. During the BabyBios screening the sound is turned down slightly, lights are dimmed and you can walk in and out of the theatre with your baby when nesscesary. There’s also room to change nappies and heat a bottle. This special screening is only accessible for parents with a baby or pregnant women. For more information or tickets please go to the Filmhuis website.

This free pop music festival takes place in Scheveningen village on Friday, 30 March. The Keizerstraat will be bursting at the seams when nearly 30 mainly local bands take to the stage! HipFest is back in April with live music at 6 venues in the Keizerstraat in Scheveningen village. Organisers of the HipFest have 1 big goal: to bring more live music to Scheveningen. Both established names as well as up-and-coming bands and young talent will take to the stage. The programme is broad and should appeal to all kinds of musical tastes from indie rock, alternative rock and g...

This year's Movies that Matter Festival will take place from 23 to 31 March in Filmhuis Den Haag and Theater aan het Spui. The Movies that Matter Festival, the successor to the Amnesty International Film Festival, is an annual film and debate festival about human rights and human dignity. Every year the Movies that Matter Festival presents around 60 recent feature films and documentaries by passionate filmmakers, embedded in an extensive programme of debates and in-depth discussions. Films that stir the debate on human rights, peace and freedom. All films are in English...

NLdoet is the biggest volunteering event in The Netherlands and in The Hague. Just as in past years, Dutch politicians and celebrities will set a good example by pitching in and doing some volunteer work themselves. Last year there were 350,000 volunteers working during NLdoet, actively involved in more than 9,500 activities! Experience a couple of hours or a whole day as a volunteer before perhaps making a longer-term commitment to a project.

Another edition of the popular What The Fork?!? Foodtruck festival is here, a foodtruck festival at a very special location: De Pier in Scheveningen. Get ready for Foodtrucks and foodbikes that serve delicious food. And for the Handmade Delicacies Market. So taste as much as your belly can take!

March 3rd and 4th 2018 Le Marie MarcheMonthly Quality Market Inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of French markets, Le Marie Marché has come to downtown The Hague. Every first week of the month, on 't Plein. Wander along exquisite contemporary, exotic and original products and a range of true treasures. Whilst listening to chansons in the background. Stroll with a coffee by Barista Marcus. Feast on scrumptious dishes from one of the unique food trucks. Enjoy the vibe! Check out our shopping list: - Exchange 'Haagse schatten' gift voucher (at the baker's) - French dry sa...

Visit the Feel at Home Fair on Sunday the 4th February 2018! The biggest International Community event in the region! A meeting point and fun day out for the whole family!

Always wanted to run?? No matter what body size, shape, or fitness level, this 10 week course will get you from Zero to Hero.   It’s a comprehensive programme that assists people in achieving their goals. They use the run/walk method starting with 1minute running intervals, and gently building up to a 30 minute continuous run.   The course starts on 2nd February and runs till 20th April 2018.   Meetingpoint is outside the Hungry mind every Friday from 8.45 am and sessions last around 45 minutes.  The total cost of this 10 week introductory programme is 50 euros...

21, 22, 23 December 8.15 pm Theater aan het Spui The Hague For the 12th year in a row Ashley Ramsden returns with this still so relevant story about greed, poverty, insights, dreams and redemption. Can we still learn from this wise tale? Is it possible in this world that seems to be more divided than ever to share, live together and listen to one another? The gap between haves and have-nots seems to widen. And the difference in what is true and not-true (anymore) is no longer distinguishable. This story brings it all down to the essence that by sharing and considering t...

Unity In Diversity is organising the event Games from around the world on 25th November 2017. Join in the fun at the Games from Around the World (GAW) event on the 25th of November! It is designed to explore sports which cut across cultures as well as a local Dutch game. As you play, you will discover where cultures meet, and where they uniquely differ; helping people who are finding it difficult to integrate or make friends, to be able to use this medium to overcome these challenges. Time & Location November 25th 2017 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm  Rijswijkseweg 252, 251...

The Hague Bridge invites you to a special Street Art Walking Tour in city district Segbroek. Street Art has slowly changed The Hague into a huge public gallery. In Segbroek alone more than 40 street art works can be found! During the tour you will get a chance to view some of these works of art and also learn more about the city district. The tour will end with a bite and a drink.

Mutesounds is a festival for the deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing. Since its inception as a graduation project back in 2007, it has grown to become a unique event in the Netherlands. Mutesounds is more than just a beat. The festival stirs all the senses by translating the emotion of music through various mediums such as a vibrating floor, music sign interpreters who interpret spoken words and lyrics, dancers, interactive installations, beautiful light shows and video projections. The organization is always looking for new and innovative ways to translate and in...

We are pleased to announce the IamExpat Fair in The Hague, which will take place on Saturday November 4, 2017, at the Grote Kerk. The meeting place for expats and local businesses The IamExpat Fair is designed to support internationals in the Netherlands, and connect them with local businesses and service providers. This event is an exciting opportunity for internationals to find everything they need in one location, on one day. From companies and services in the areas of career, housing, education and expat services, to family, health and leisure - the IamExpat Fair has...

Night of the Volunteer 2017 On Friday 6 October, Den Haag Cares organises the Night of the Volunteer. On this night around 100 volunteers in The Hague will be helping people in their city by giving them a fun night with company and personal attention. After the activity, from 20:30h all volunteers are welcome to have a drink and share experiences in the newest hotspot in the Hague: Blyenberg. Activity Latin night! If you like Latin music, dancing and tapas this is the ideal activity for you! You can swing your hips and listen to music with the elderly. An ideal way to s...

Dear fellow citizen(s), Resto Van Harte gladly invites you to the National Integration Dinner in the Schilderswijk district, On       Thursday October 12th, 2017 At       Schilderswijk Library, Koningstraat 439 (corner Hoefkade), The Hague Time    Doors open: 18:00, dinner starts 19:00 (to 21:00) The National Integration Dinner is an initiative bringing together some 25.000 people around The Netherlands to have dinner, meet and learn about one another’s culture and background. All dinners take place at the same time at various locations around the country...

Participate in the opening of the 10th edition of The Hague International Open Day by the Deputy-Mayor of International Affairs of The Hague at Museon. Programme: 10:30 am: Welcome with coffee/tea in the International Lounge of the Museon (Stadhouderslaan 37) where you can visit the ’70 Years Peacekeeping’ exhibition and the art exhibition ‘Visualising Peace & Justice’ by students of the Design Academy Eindhoven and the KABK 11:00 am: Start of the opening with a welcome by Marie- Christine van der Sman (Director of Museon); - Official opening of The Hague Int...

Now that we’re in Dutch land, let’s do things the Dutch way. It’s time to take your cycle, a raincoat, a bottle of water and go on a cycling tour with UID on September 9th at 12 pm, to discover interesting nooks and corners of The Hague. What’s more? Well, getting to meet and chat with people from across the world is just one incentive! Apart from meeting people, you also get to sample some delicious Dutch, African and Arabic delicacies (finger food) after the event, at a picnic in Westbroekpark. To participate, send an email to hello@uidnl.org, with the subject ...

Benoordenhout and Bezuidenhout, two neighbourhoods in The Hague seperated by the Haagse Bos, both have their own unique characters. The Hague Bridge invites you for a series of walking tours in Benoordenhout and Bezuidenhout, where you get the chance to learn more about these neighbourhoods. Programme: 01:45 pm - Assemble at the Church of Our Saviour The Hague (Entrance at Helenastraat 8) 02:00 pm - Welcome by Lilianne Blankwaard (City District director Haagse Hout) and Willem Post (International Advisor to the Mayor & Deputy-Mayors) 02:15 pm - Start of the walking ...

In the weekend of July 14, 15, 16 2017 the Hague Bridge celebrates the international music city that is The Hague. With you, with many of our international musicians and with the lovely people from our city. the Hague Bridge would like to welcome you at the OPENING RECEPTION on Friday July 14th at 4.30 pm on Grote Markt, at Hoender en Hop. Interesting conversations in multiple languages are a guarantee! If you would like to join please contact Martin Born at martin.born@denhaag.nl before July 12th. General information Showcase of international music city The Hague ...

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The Hague Bridge invites you to a special walking tour and lecture in the city district of Loosduinen on Tuesday, 4 April. During this tour we will visit the Ockenburg Estate and Kijkduin. The event will start with a walking tour through Ockenburg Estate and will end in the Kijkduin beach resort. Willem Post will give a lecture in Kijkduin about the history of the former village of Loosduinen and the dynamics of Kijkduin. Programme 18:45 hrs. Assemble at the Brasserie OCK 19:00 hrs. Start walking tour from Ockenburg Estate to Kijkduin 20:00 hrs. Arrival at the NH Atla...

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Amnesty will be hosting a Writer's Block Festival on December 9th, 2016 at The Hague University where you will have the opportunity to be part of the world's largest human rights campaign! During this event you will be given the chance to join The Hague's most renown musicians, politicians, artists, television personalities and journalists in writing a letter to convince goverment officials to release people imprisoned for expressing their opinion! Therefore, bring your friends to enjoy the live program with movies, music, art, live drawing, poetry and student performa...

Did you know that if you volunteer you are able to have access to an exclusive discount card allowing you to use it on different stores and activties around The Hague? It is the perfect card for yourself or for trips with your loved ones ranging from 5 course meals to museums, movies and even the hairdresser! To see the entire list of activties you can do, visit the Den Haag Doet KortingsPas page. All you need to do is volunteer and apply at Den Haag Doet.  Volunteering is caring for the community and this is just the perfect bonus for it!

Date: Friday, November 11 at 4 PM - 6 PM Location: UrbanFarmers Netherlands, Televiestraat 2, 2525KD The Hague "The UF market is open, come buy your tomatoes!" Dear friends of Urban Farmers, On November 11, the doors are extra wide open! Come along to our roof and buy your own fresh tomatoes, micro greens, lettuce and fish. Our stall will be well-stocked, we promise! Good to know: Admission is free and you can pay only in cash for now. Source

Date: Friday, November 11 at 7 PM - 10 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague Can you "sell" doubt? This November "Merchants of Doubt" will be screened and discussed in TransitieCinema. A documentary inspired by the book, Merchants of Doubt examines the history of corporate-financed public relations efforts to sow confusion and skepticism about scientific research. The filmmakers interviewed more than a dozen individuals who have been involved in a series of conflicts ranging from the regulation of tobacco products due to the health risks to ...

Date: Thursday, November 10 at 9:30 AM - 5 PM Location: The Student Hotel The Hague, Hoefkade 9, 2526 BN The Hague *A free congress about inequality*  Organized by social and cultural development students, from all over the world! As with all human rights violations, breaking the silence is the first step. It's all about bonding people.  So please, MIND...THE...GAP Location first part: the Student Hotel The Hague Location second part: the Hague University Including free lunch and drinks! SIGN UP: mindthegap1011@gmail.com Source

Date: Thursday, November 10 at 4 PM - 8 PM Location: iForesee, Enthovenplein 25, 2521DA The Hague Get ready for a fresh new edition of the InterAccess borrel! New themes, new location, new InterAccess members to organise the perfect events for you..! InterAccess presents… The Mix and Match borrel!!!  Receive a special interaccess card and find the person who has the card matching yours (if you get a Jay-Z card, find Beyoncé) ! There’s no better way to meet new internationals and fellow students! As for our new location, say goodbye to the tiny HHS Sports Bar and...

Date: Saturday November 12 at 10 AM to Sunday November 13 at 5 PM Location: Multiple Locations, Hofkwartier Den Haag The shops, restaurants and other businesses of the historic Hofkwartier in The Hague are diving into their warehouses and basements for special offers. These surprising offers are available during the Overstock Days. Restaurants and cafes have special overstock menus and promotions. Mini workshops and tastings are also especially organised for Overstock days.  Overstock Days were a great success last year, with more than 60 participating companies. So...

Date: Saturday, October 29 at 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Multiple Locations, Statenkwartier, The Hague During the weekend of 29 and October 30, 2016 a number of artists from the Statenkwartier district in The Hague are organizing an art walk along a seven houses and workshops under the motto "Art at Home". The route for walking or cycling. See the Google map for the addresses: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1S03N_FA9puOZaDROwDJyC7bYWGo&usp=sharing Source

Date: Saturday, October 29 at 2 PM - 6 PM Location: Studio van 't Wout interieurarchitecten, Zeestraat 94, 2518 AD The Hague A one-off presentation by Studio van 't Wout: A unique ceramic series entitled 'dotted by' historical Chinese vase forms by Nicole Donkers. By re-use of plastics and the use of batik and various oriental glaze techniques, exclusive dot patterns form on pottery and porcelain. Source

Date: Sunday, October 30 at 3 PM - 6 PM Location: Beergarden, Kerkplein, 2513 AX The Hague Beergarden presents Jazz-Lab Jazz-Lab is not your typical jazzy afternoon. Here, Jazz will be combined with other disciplines such as visuals and spoken word. Take a look into the world of Michael Varekamp, Kern Koppen and Jeff Aries and be inspired by the creative process of these musical masterminds. Entrance: FREE Source

Date: Saturday, October 29 at 7 PM - 2 AM Location: Kompaan Craft Beer Bar, Saturnusstraat 55, 2516 AE The Hague Kompaan Music Sessions in association with Hummingbird Music. Live music, craft beer, and the best BBQ in town. Hummingbird Music provides a platform for local up and coming musicians. Free entry Source

Date: Saturday, October 29 at 8 PM - 1 AM Location: Multiple Locations, The Hague The Hague’s Museum Night erupts on Saturday the 29th of October! Almost 40 cultural institutions open their doors for you from 20:00 until 01:00. Besides all the beautiful art you can spot in this city, there will be a programme with dance, music, theatre and much more. A night to remember! THEME The theme of this years Museum Night is Real Fake. When is something art and who determines that? And how do you show yourself to the outside world and is this who you really are? Is what we se...

Date: Sunday, October 30 at 1:30 PM - 5 PM Location: Huijgenspark, The Hague On October 30 LUSTHOFxl organizes the Haagse Oogst Festival in the Huijgenspark. Haagse Oogst is a stage where all urban harvest is shown in the broadest sense of the word to The Hague: fresh harvest, live music, storytelling, children's activities, picnic, compost bakers, solar water heaters, cooking, workshops, and much more... Keep your harvest! During Haagse Oogst you can store your sustainable "harvest" to share with the rest of the city. For example, the 20 kilos of apples that you ...

November can be a stressful month especially when the weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer! A good idea to eliminate the stress could be going on a trip. Here is a list of cheap flights that we have accumulated for you in the month of November! Spain and Thailand could be perfect places to go for a warmer holiday during this time of year. Mallorca, Spain Starting from 26 eurosDate: Wednesday November 9th- Wednesday November 16thLocation: Departure from Eindhoven Airport  

This year marks the 21st birthday of World Egg Day – Friday October 14th 2016. World Egg Day is a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of the benefits of eggs and is celebrated in countries all around the world.World Egg Day was established at the IEC Vienna 1996 conference when it was decided to celebrate World Egg Day on the second Friday in October each year.  Julian Madeley, Director General of World Egg Organisation (WEO) explains this year’s objectives: “Eggs can make a crucial contribution to our diet on an individual level, and can also help to fu...

9 Signs You're Going to Be Successful in Whatever You Do We all define success differently. We all should define it differently (and here's why). Yet, at the same time, highly successful people share a number of common traits and attitudes. They're willing to face vulnerability, emotional ups and downs, and the risk of public and private failure. They want to succeed on their terms-and they aren't willing to accept a cap on their success. Here are nine ways to know if you have what it takes to be successful: 1. You Enjoy Succeeding Through Others Talent is obviously ...

Opening hours Due to its fragility, the Japanese Garden can be visited only during a short period of the year. Autumn opening: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, 8 October to Sunday, 23 October 2016 Given the garden's fragility, it is not possible to visit it with strollers or baby carriages and electric mobility devices. A separate entrance is available for wheelchairs with a special route through the garden. In addition it is also prohibited to enter the garden with dogs. If the garden has too many visitors, you may have to wait outside before you are allowed in. Hist...

When:Friday 07 October 2016 from 18:00 till 21:00 Where:HWW Moerwijk, Twickelstraat 120, Den Haag Want to do something different on your Friday night? Specially for singers with talent and everyone who loves to sing. Karaoke is always good for an entertaining night. Together with the elderly of HWW Moerwijk, you are going to sing some golden oldies!  This Friday, the 7th of October, The Hague transforms in the Night of the Volunteer. You can go disco-bowling with homeless people, experience a Dutch night with elderly, play sports with kids or go for an karaokenight ...

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4. On October 4, 1930, World Animal Day was celebrated for the first time. Today, the 4th of October, is a special day to celebrate animal life in all its forms. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.  It's celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology.  Through incr...

As an expat in a new country one of the important factors other than housing and finding a job or school is food! There is no day you can go without food and depending on you as an individual it can be something you do once up to ten times a day. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. It will give you the energy you need for the day as well as set the tone for the day. When you start off with a wholesome breakfast, it will also guide your day to be healthy. Therefore today I will teach you a simple yet delicious and nutritious sandwich you can make on your own...

The popular Restaurant Week takes place from 29 September to 9 October 2016 throughout the Netherlands and the spring edition includes nearly 30 restaurants in The Hague.  From 29 September to 9 October you can enjoy an exclusive 3-course dinner for only € 27.50 or lunch for € 22.50 in the 500 best restaurants in the Netherlands. The prices are excluding drinks. The biggest culinary event of Europe is being organised again by the online restaurant guide DiningCity. You can reserve your table (for a maximum of 10 guests) via the website of Restaurant Week. Restau...

Date: Monday, September 26 at 7 PM - 9 PM Location: Pavlov Den Haag, Spui 173, 2511 BM The Hague Is climate change a catalyst for different security risks? Will climate change make climate refugees and potential conflicts more common in the century ahead? To what extent are governments prepared for climate refugees? During this evening different speakers will discuss climate change as a security issue and its future implications. Speakers: Dr. Louise van Schaik, Senior Research Fellow at the Clingendael Institute Prof. Dr. Frank Biermann, research professor of Global S...

Date: September 30 – October 2 from 12 to 7 PM Location: Salt Market, De Pier, Scheveningen It's time for Salt Market! On September 30, October 2 & 1, all our participants are here again with excellent products DePier in Scheveningen! From fashionable clothes to fine antiques, furniture, handmade jewelery and local products, snacks and drinks, and Live Music on Sunday! The companies on the Pier are just naturally open to the public and admission is free. Sea you at Salt! Source

Friday, September 30 at 7 PM - 11 PM Location: Multiple Loactions, City Center, The Hague HOOGTIJ- foremost cultural tours in The Hague Enjoy art and culture in The Hague’s inner city! During Hoogtij#46, you can visit more than 20 art locations throughout the inner city of the Hague on Friday evening from 19.00-23.00; you can go alone or under the guidance of a Hoogtij guide (sign-up before 28 September via mailing@hoogtij.net). Hoogtij starts from 18.00 at the Nutshuis garden (entrance: Jan Hendrikstraat next to the Ibis Hotel).  For more information, check:hoogt...

Date: October 1 – October 5 from 9 AM to 6 PM Location: Malieveld, The Hague Discover the future of energy, science and innovation.  From Saturday October 1st to Wednesday October 5th, Shell, together with partners, will be organising the Generation Discover Festival at the Malieveld in the Hague. A free, educational event about energy, science and technology, Generation Discover is a uniquely interactive science experience for all ages. Visit generationdiscover.nl for more info Source

Date: Saturday, October 1 at 7 PM - 10 PM Location: Lekkernassûh, Witte de Withstraat 121, 2518 CS The HagueOn Saturday the 1st of October VOLKSKEUKEN proudly hosts Pumpkin Watermelon Ballroom Dancing.  To celebrate times of metrological confusion we combined our favorites from the summer and autumn. Our timebanker Kosta Tonev inspired us with this interesting harvest in Bulgaria (see picture). What will this taste like!? We asked the same... Liselotte and co will announce the exact menu a couple of days before the dinner.  COST: 1,00 H + € 3 (for ingredients) Di...

        Date: September 24 at 12 PM to September 25 at 6 PM Location: Scheveningen Boulevard, Scheveningen Kite Festival Scheveningen is the largest international kite event in the Netherlands. During the Festival on 24 and 25 September at Scheveningen beach, you can admire the most unusual kites from all over the world. Kite-flying professionals have been invited to show off their stuff in the skies above the largest beach resort in the Netherlands. More than 200 kite-flying enthusiasts from 5 continents and nearly 20 countries will send their masterpieces to the...

Date: Tuesday September 20 at 10 AM - 6 PM Location: The Hague City Center Prinsjesdag is the traditional start of the parliamentary year for the senate and government in The Hague. On the third Tuesday of September, King Willem-Alexander gives a speech announcing the government's major plans for the coming year. Prior to the reading of the speech, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima ride in the Golden (now Glass) carriage, followed by other important royal family members, on a tour from Noordeinde Palace through Lange Voorhout to the Binnenhof. Because of the la...

Date: Wednesday September 21 at 12:30 PM - 6 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague What can you change for peace? What will your contribution be to implement the UN sustainable development goals? And what or who do you need to ensure your ideas on peace have real impact? On the International Day of Peace, Humanity House and HagueTalks organize an UNconference The Hague where all your ideas will be gathered, heard, discussed and… set in motion!  The UNconference is an idea laboratory. Topics and agenda’s are not determined beforehand, but w...

Date: Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 9 PM Location: Paard van Troje, Prinsegracht 1, 2512 GA The Hague The Six Senses for Peace Could we set peace and justice in motion? On International Peace Day, speakers will use one of the six senses, eyes, tongue, nose, ears, mind and body to overcome challenges and contribute to peace. And they challenge original minds like you from within and beyond the field of peace and justice to contribute to the conversation. The speakers are interspersed with two special peace speeches performed by the Royal Theatre and the National Theatre. Spe...

Date: Wednesday, September 21 at 9 PM - 1 AM Location: Paard van Troje, Prinsegracht 1, 2512 GA The Hague On the 21st of September, on the International Day of Peace, DJ’s worldwide will play a set for peace. In The Hague, this will happen inPaard van Troje; entrance is free! The young and upcoming DJ’s who won the Just Peace DJ contest are: Stan van de Ven DJ (Nijmegen) ENKA (Amsterdam) DVICE (Leiden) Ennergize (The Hague) Jitze Dool (Leiden) They will all play their ‘set for peace’ between 21:00 and 01:00. Timeschedule will follow!  Get your FREE ti...

Date: September 23 – September 24 Location: TodaysArt, Multiple Locations, The Hague The 12th edition of the TodaysArt festival takes place from September 22-25, 2016.  After two editions at the seaside of The Hague, this year the festival relocates to the city centre. What to expect? An adventurous and diverse selection of performances and concerts, club nights, installations, public space interventions and the Bright Collisions symposium program. Now confirmed: # Ali Eslami [IR] # Ánde Somby [NO] # BAKK* [NL] # bRUNA & Wooky + Alba G. Corral [ES] # Charlott...

Date: September 23 – September 25 Location: Lange Voorhout, 2514EJ The Hague, Netherlands 3-day Food truck festival at the Lange Voorhout in Den Haag. Friday, September 23 from 16:00 to 23:00 Saturday, September 24 from 12:00 to 23:00 Sunday, September 25 from 12:00 to 21:00 ❋ The participants are known, so you can come good taste, eat, and enjoy a drink. Free Entrance Source

Date: Friday, September 23 at 7 PM - 12 AM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves”- Dalai Lama Come and celebrate and talk about peace with changemakers of today and tomorrow. - Peace Dialogue -Stand-up comedy -Music and Dance performances -Workshops -The lIving museum of Peace And much more. Entrance: Free For more info please check the FB page or contact via email:info@cultureclash4u.com Source

Date: September 21 – September 25 Location: Multiple Locations, The Hague During 21-25 September, The Hague will be dedicated to the Just Peace Festival. With a wealth of activities, the city will celebrate the U.N.-declared International Day of Peace together with you. You can take your pick from a number of festivities during the Just Peace Festival, such as a running event, debates, concerts, tours and (photo) exhibitions. Sneak a peek behind the scenes at a number of international organisations working towards a better world when they open their doors to the pu...

Date: Sunday, September 25 at 10 AM - 5 PM Location: Multiple Locations, The Hague The Hague’s international organisations work hard at making the world a safer and better place. Of course, this work goes on behind closed doors within the walls of the many international organisations that have a home in this city, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, OPCW, Unicef and the organisations in the Peace Palace. One day each year, you can visit these unique institutions. This year, The Hague International Open Day takes place on Sunday 25 Se...

Date: 21-25 September 2016 Location: Koningin Juliana Plein, The Hague Throughout history there have been several attempts to establish a peace flag. A universal collection of symbols exist that we associate with peace yet no single peace flag has gained complete international recognition and permanence. What defines peace? How could it be symbolised? And what must a peace flag achieve? With the project, Flags of Peace, design agency Trapped in Suburbia seeks to answer these questions. The project aims to gather a flag design from every nation in the world. Through c...

International Heinrich Schütz Festival Friday, September 16th, 2016, starting at 20.30h Kloosterkerk, The Hague The Residential Chamber participates in the International Heinrich Schütz Festivalorganized by Hans Jansen in September in the Monastery Church in The Hague. The Residence Chamber Choir will perform several works by Heinrich Schütz. The Hague Church Music Ensemble conducted by Hans Jansen brings works by Max Reger and Siegfried Reda.The choirs will also act together: for double the Psalms 100 and 130 Aus der Tiefe ruf ich, Herr, zu dir by Heinrich Sch..

Do you think you are ready to pull on your roller skates or rollerblades and cruise around The Hague to the jamming tunes of a DJ?  Then You are invited to join in on the fun when the free Roller Skating Tour of The Hague, the ‘Haagse Skatetóg’, skates off from Zuiderpark on Sunday, 18 September. The event will take place weather permitting. The tour will start and end in Zuiderpark by the Sparta athletics club (Mr P. Drooglever Fortuynweg, 250 metres from the Melis Stokelaan entrance to Zuiderpark). You can check in between 14.00 and 15.15 hrs. and the tour will b...

The world in your Classroom The World in Your Classroom is a volunteer programme for internationals who live in the The Hague region. TWIYC promotes positive intercultural communication between Dutch teenagers and international adults by organizing guest lectures at local high schools in English. Lecturers talk about their cultures, countries or areas of expertise for the most advanced pupils. They receive a special training to prepare for their lectures during which they learn about the Dutch educational system, how to make a lesson plan and how to keep their intervent...

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The Food Truck Festival TREK will come to The Hague’s Westbroekpark for the 3rd time from 8 to 11 September 2016. For 4 days Westbroekpark will be transformed into a giant outdoor restaurant with delicious food, live music and theatre.  TREK will be filled with more than 30 mobile kitchens where many different kinds of food can be tasted – from oysters to sausage and from organic fries to vegetarian meals. There will be plenty of chairs and tables, but feel free to bring your own picnic blanket, if you'd like. The ‘BurgeRmeester van Trek’ (Mayor of TREK) will p...

  Night of the Dictatorships   The Night of the Dictatorships takes place in The Hague on Friday, 9 September. With lectures, debates, interviews, films and workshops at many different locations reflecting on the meaning of democracy and the rule of law.   By looking at a life without freedom, it will become clear what democracy means to us. The activities are organised by ProDemos and the Prison Gate Museum (Gevangenpoort). Programme With more than 20 activities at various locations in The Hague’s city centre, the Night of the Dictatorships is bigger than ever. In ...

Embassy Festival in The Hague will bring its 4th edition on the Lange Voorhout on Saturday, 3 September. More than 25 different countries will be there to surprise you with a day of music, art, theatre, literature, culinary delights, dance and children's activities. The Embassy Festival will be held from 12.00 to 20.00 hrs. on Saturday, 3 September on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague’s city centre. Entrance is free of charge. The Embassy Festival is organised by PROOOST, the agency which is also the driving force behind the successful ‘The Life I Live’ festival. The...

Why Volunteering Is a Smart Career Strategy 6 Ways to Get Started Many job seekers overlook the value of volunteering for building relationships and career opportunities. Some think their time is too valuable for volunteering; they don’t want to give away a skill for free that they’re hoping to get paid for. Others think any time spent volunteering takes away time that could be used for job seeking. Still others may not think their skills are needed in volunteer work, or they simply don’t see how it can help their careers. First of all, you should be getting p...

Date: Friday, August 12 at 9:45 PM Location: Scheveningen Boulevard, Scheveningen  International Fireworks Festival in Scheveningen is the largest annual fireworks event in the Netherlands. During this free event two consecutive weekends, a total of 8 professional fireworks shows, are shot from a pontoon in the North Sea off the coast of Scheveningen. Source

Date: Saturday, August 13 at 5 PM - 11 PM Location: Waterkant roeibotenverhuur/ theeschenkerij, Kapelweg 55, 2587 BK The Hague Dramtune Whisky & Music Night at De Waterkant in The Hague’s Westbroekpark, featuring a Dramtune tasting based on a wide range of excellent Single Malt Whisky and also featuring the vibrant and groovy music of DJ HESSLER and the german band DIE FREEDES from Bochum, with their enchanting cheesy Surf Funk sound full of psychedelic hints of deepfried Soul. Food and all other drinks can be ordered at the Waterkant bar all evening. Free en...

Date: Tuesday August 9 at 2 PM - 9 PM Location: Di Sopra, Schokkerweg 37, 2583 BH The Hague Four beautiful summer evening markets in the 2nd inner harbor of Scheveningen. The fourth, and final edition is an antiques fair. Region Targeted exhibitors presenting their local products in a nostalgic way. Think of beautiful unique borcante accessories, artisan baked bread or tasting stalls. Come and visit us, or watch the spectacle from a sunny terrace with an Italian snack and a drink in your hand. Source

Date: August 15 – August 27, 7 AM till 5 PM Location:Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague What is the best press photo of 2015? Which picture has made the biggest impression and is etched in our collective memory? The Canon Silver Camera is the most important award for photo-journalism in the Netherlands. Photojournalists and photographers broaden our view of the world, thanks to their craftsmanship, vision and perseverance we get the chance to see what is happening in the world. The exhibition in the Atrium of The Hague shows a selection of series and so...

Date: Tuesday, August 16 at 5:30 PM - 7 PM Location: Centre for Innovation The Hague, Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA The Hague Technology can drive peace and justice. Innovative solutions increasingly make use of new types of data, mobile technologies and social media. Big or small (data), high-tech or low-tech: the challenge is to maximise the benefits while minimising the risks that come with the so-called data revolution.  Let yourself be inspired by innovators creating digital solutions for peace and justice.  Registration is free. RSVP via the link below:  http...

Date: Sunday, August 28 at 2 PM - 10 PM Location: Reinkenstraat, 2517 The Hague Reinkenstraat in Duinoord hosts so many quality craft businesses that entrepreneurs transform on Sunday, August 28th to a summer outdoor restaurant. They invite you 'On the table'. "At the table in the Reinkenstraat 'is certainly not a standard food (truck) festival". Between 14:00 and 22:00, you can choose from many delicious snacks, beverages, culinary products, appetizers, entrees, desserts, drinks and more! Take note of this summer's culinary festival in The Hague! Source

Date: Friday, August 26 at 8 PM - 11 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague Richard Schreurs, president of the AF committee in TheHague and Martin Beyer, CEO of the French Alliance Foundation in the Netherlands, are pleased to invite you to a cocktail / film screening in the presence of Mrs Françoise Bertrand, member of the HUMAN film production team (2015, subtitles in French) Free admission subject to availability, but please reserve in advance (http://www.aflahaye.nl/v2/cinema-human-het-nutshuis/). Reservations are taken in chronological o...

Date: Tuesday July 26 at 2 PM - 9 PM Location: Di Sopra, Schokkerweg 37, 2583 BH The Hague SUMMER EVENING MARKET - NAUTICAL MARKET Four beautiful summer evening markets in the 2nd inner harbor of Scheveningen. This second edition is dedicated to the Nautical. After all, we are close to the sea! See how nautical crafts are demonstrated in an authentic way, test model boats and walking along the stalls with nautical products. Source

Date: Thursday, July 28 at 8:15 PM - 11:15 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague, Netherlands Come enjoy this Open Air film in #TheHague, about a Congolese businessman whose trade in T-shirts runs into difficulty, leaving him stranded in Guangzhou.  This summer Humanity House opens its terrace for a whole series of open-air films: Open Air Cinema 2016! Theme this year is #migration. Check out the program: https://www.humanityhouse.org/en/series/open-air-cinema-the-hague-2016-en/ Source

Date: Friday, July 29 at 1 PM - 11 PM Location: ATP Challenger The Hague Open, Mets Tennisbanen Berkenbosch Blokstraat 20, Scheveningen We have 100 free tickets available for Friends of Expats Events! Extra tickets are avalaible at www.thehagueopen.nl  Ticket reservation starts Wednesday 13 July 13:13. (max 2 pp) Here is the link to get your free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-the-hague-open-friday-expat-drink-26443111057  From 13.00 - Entrance and watch tennis @ centre court From 16.30 - Friday Expat Drink with DJ Stan Lee @ Mets Plaza From 18.30 ...

Date: Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 PM - 12 AM Location: Pavlov Den Haag, Spui 173, 2511 The Hague Please join us for another social network eventm music and drinks in the city centre at Pavlov. Pavlov is such a place with so many new faces in town, those of you who haven't been there before will be delighted to discover the warmth of this establishment. The venue is centrally located and housed in a charming, 'heritage listed', building on the Spui in The Hague - close to theaters, shops and nightlife. FREE finger food and FREE welcome drink for all those who arrive b...

Date: Sunday, July 31 at 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Kerkplein, The Hague, Netherlands ★ shopping ★ fashion ★ vintage ★ interior ★ design ★ art ★ food trucks ★ live music ★ vedett ★ kids fun ★ ❁ Swan Market Den Haag ❁ ❁ Entrance = FREE! ❁ Source

From the most desolate places to the busy, bustling streets in the Hague. Do you know where this impressive graffiti is?

Date: Wednesday July 6 at 4 PM - 7 PM Location: Centrale Bibliotheek, Spui 68, 2511 BT The Hague The French Alliance in The Hague presents the photo exhibition "Climate: State of Emergency "43 photos from 105 participanting French Alliances among 830 Alliances worldwide. From 30 November to 12 December, France organized the COP21, the major international meeting on climate. It is in this conference that the exhibition was shown, at Le Bourget in Paris and in Lyon and Rouen. The international tour starts with the Netherlands, in The Hague. The opening of the exhibi...

Date : Monday July 4 at 9 AM – Saturday July 9 at 5 PM Location: Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague From Monday 4 till Monday, July 18th, the exhibition Afrcian Heroes takes place in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall. The Hague African Festival collaborates with artists from The Hague to involve more young people at the festival. Part of the THAF is a large exhibition in the Atrium. The theme of the exhibition in 2016, African Heroes. Africa has produced many heros in politics, sports and culture. That is what we want to show to the visitors. Topaze i...

Date: Wednesday July 6 at 8 AM – Thursday July 7 at 8 PM Location: Korzo, Prinsestraat 42, 2513 CE The Hague, Netherlands Sunglasses, lotion and festival tickets. We always wanted to mix them in one sentence but it’s hard if you’re preparing for a festival on the doorsteps of the Dutch winter. This year will be different. The new festival dates come with a multitude of sunshine, high summer spirits and optimistic planning. Block 6 & 7 July in your agenda for the 5th edition of Border Sessions Festival. Two days full of innovators, scientist, makers, desi...

Date: Friday July 8 at 6 PM – Sunday July 17  at 9 PM Location: Westbroekpark, Kapelweg, 2587 BK The Hague During the annual Parade, more than 100 theater, dance, mime and music performances will be on stage, mostly made especially for the parade. The traveling theater festival starts their tour tradition in Rotterdam, in the Museum. In addition to the evening performances, every day includes an extensive Kids Parade with theater, music performances and workshops. Source

          Date: Friday, July 8 at 7 PM - 10 PM Location: Vleugels, Elandstraat 77a, 2513 GM The Hague Bar en Zo & Vleugels invite you to a sustainable fashion show. The show is in the theme of sustainable produced slow fashion and recycled pieces. You are welcome from 19:00. With Vleugels on Elandstraat 77a dress yourself with the most sustainable outfit to win a beautiful handmade jewel of cocobolo. Admission is free and only on presentation of invitation. Invitations are available from bar en zo, normal gets you nowhere & Vleugels. Source

  Date: Sunday, July 10 at 1 PM - 10 PM Location: Spuiplein, The Hague You cannot imagine summer without the swirling of The Hague African Festival. Africa in the City will be on full blast on July 10 again in full glory on the Hague Spuiplein. Prior to the main acts of The Hague African festival on July 10, several activities are planned in June and July. From 4 to 18 July, the Atrium will feature a special African Painting Exhibition. With the theme African Heroes, a number of African heroes will be honoured. Just before as last year, the exhibition will be th...

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Date: Tuesday June 28 – July 2,  Jun 28 at 7 AM to Jul 2 at 2 PM Location: Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague The Embassy of Panama in the Netherlands proudly presents the exhibition Panama opens its doors to the world of Tuesday, June 28 t / m Saturday, July 2nd until 14:00 the Panama photo exhibition opens its doors to the world in the Atrium of The Hague . The images take you on a journey through the construction of the Panama Canal Expansion. These are the major works on the channel since its original construction. The project includes the creation o...

Date: Tuesday June 28 at 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, turns 5 years old on 9 July 2016. Reason to celebrate? Come and watch the documentary ''We Come As Friends'' (Hupert Sauper, 2014), and join the conversation on the current situation in South Sudan. After the film, Klaas van Dijken (a.o. guest correspondent (South) Sudan for The Correspondent) will have a conversation with Rens Twijnstra & Godrey Lado. Rens Twijnstra lives and works in South-Sudan and has done much ...

  Date: Wednesday June 28 at 8 PM - 10 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague, Netherlands Rwandans in the Netherlands: Guilty until proven innocent? The Dutch and Rwandan government work together to persecute Rwandans living in the Netherlands and who are accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. But what if accusations seem to be politically or economically motivated? And what if it seems there is no perspective of a fair trial in Rwanda? Around 30 Rwandans living in the Netherlands are accused of participating in the genocid...

Date: Thursday, June 30 at 5 PM - 7 PM Location: WTC The Hague Art Gallery, Prinses Margrietplantsoen 582, 2595 BM The Hague "In My Dreams I Want to Become a Tourist", a multimedia exhibition Paulien Bakker, Anisleidy Martínez and Anaïs López The exhibition "In My Dreams I Want to Become a Tourist" by Paulien Bakker journalist, filmmaker and photographer Anaïs Anisleidy Martínez López can be visited from June 16 to August 28, 2016 at WTC The Hague Art Gallery. The official opening will take place on Thursday, June 30th from 17:00 to 19:00. In My Dreams I Wan...

Date: Wednesday June 29 – July 3, Jun 29 at 12 PM to Jul 3 at 1 PM Location: Prins Hendrikplein, 2518 JC The Hague, Netherlands The 36th edition of the biggest street party in The Hague. Five days of craziness! Music, dance, theater, children, eating, drinking and socializing in the heart of the Zeeheldenkwartier. Admission is free. Source

  Date: Friday July 1 – July 7, Jul 1 at 4 PM to Jul 7 at 8 PM Location: KABK Den Haag, Prinsessegracht 4, 2514 AN The Hague All students, lecturers and staff of the Royal Academy of Art The Hague cordially invite you to the GRADUATION FESTIVAL 1 July: 16.00-21.00 (opening & awards: 16.00-17.00) 2-7 July: 11.00-20.00 www.kabk.nl From 1 - 7 July bachelor, master and postgraduate students from Artistic Research, ArtScience, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Architecture (INSIDE), Interior Architecture & Furni...

Date: Saturday, July 2 at 11 AM - 6 PM Location: Zeeheldenkwartier, Prins Hendrikplein 1, 2518 JA The Hague Being distinctive and iconic are central to Zeeheldenkwartier. Behind every good product there is a good story. Therefore Flagship Market creates the opportunity and space for entrepreneurs during the Sunday market in the Prince Hendrikstraat. Both young and old to come into contact with specific products in the field of lifestyle, vintage, fashion and design. This extra edition of the Flagship Market takes place during the Festival Zeehelden only in the Prince H...

Date: Saturday, July 2 at 12 PM - 5 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague For an afternoon, the Humanity House terrace will be transformed to the Migrationlab Public Living Room, co-created by migrants, refugees and Dutch locals! In this welcoming and safe space we will find out how an 11 year old girl experience migration; what’s the journey of a Syrian refugee and what perspectives Dutch students have on the current migration challenges. What’s our relationship with languages during our migration journey and how does migration from Europ...

Date: Saturday July 2 – July 3, Jul 2 at 12 PM to Jul 3 at 8 PM Location: Plein, Den Haag, 2511 C The Hague, Netherlands The Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague and the Thai community in the Netherlands have the pleasure to extend an open invitation for all to attend the “Thailand Grand Festival 2016 or TGF 2016”, an annual celebration that will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July 2016 from 12.00 to 20.00 hours at Plein, The Hague.  After the success of the previous editions organised in The Hague, the Embassy renews the experience and wishes to invite the ...

Date: Monday June 20 at 12 AM to Wednesday June 22 at 6 PM Location: De Electriciteitsfabriek, De Constant Rebecqueplein 20, 2518 RA The Hague The Royal Academy of Art The Hague presents: Textile & Fashion Exhibition EXPOSED  Powered by Keep an Eye Foundation From 20 to 22 June 2016 the Electriciteitsfabriek will host the exhibition “Exposed” with works from the graduating students of the Textile & Fashion department of the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK Den Haag). Visitors are invited to experience installations from the gradu­ating collections...

Date: Monday June 20 at 9 AM to Saturday July 2 at 2 PM Location: Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague In this photo exhibition of the Silver Camera winner Marieke van der Velden, young people from Indonesia and Kenya are portrayed with stories about their sexuality and sexual life. Their stories make it clear why it is important to continue to invest in sexual rights and health. In the Netherlands, being entitled to make their own choices about sexuality is a great thing. Young people can explore their sexuality with the partner of their choice and in their o...

Date: Wednesday June 22 at 5:30 PM - 7 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague How to survive in a foreign city without papers, work, a social network or a place to stay? Refugees are increasingly staying in urban areas, where they often live unregistered, without any humanitarian support and protection. How can humanitarian organizations help them? In tonight’s edition of ‘Café Humanitaire’, Jeff Crisp will draw from his direct experience and expertise to deliver a presentation on the challenges, threats but also the resilience of urb...

Date: Friday June 24 – Sunday June 26 Location: The Hague, Netherlands Festival Holaa Walk, cycle and sail through The Hague’s contemporary art circuit from white cube to underground to makerspace. Start: fr. 24 June. 1800, Nutshuis garden (entrance: Jan Hendrikstraat next to the Ibis Hotel) Hoogtij#45 on Friday evening - Laagtij on Saturday afternoon- Art Walk With Me on Sunday morning Hoogtij#45 24 June 19.00-23.00 HOOGTIJ is the cultural route by artists' initiatives, galleries and art institutions, it takes place four times a year on a Friday night in the H...

Date: Sunday, June 26 at 1 PM Location: Zuiderpark, 2533CM, The Hague Parkpop is a great success every year. What is the secret of this long-running music festival? Parkpop is more than beer and pop music: it is the atmosphere in the park, and the good spirits of the people. Moreover, every year a program of national and international acts are curated with great care to play in the beautiful ZuiderPark. Parkpop, with an average of 200,000 visitors, is one of the largest free music festivals in Europe. Parkpop celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2015, and is thus ...

Date: Friday, June 24 at 5 PM - 12 AM Location: Binnenstad Den Haag Shopping Night is 10 years old and we celebrate it festively! Especially for this evening, The Hague's city center is  turned into the ultimate birthday party. During Shopping Night, the stores don't close before midnight. There is the whole evening of entertainment, with great deals and offers. So, take on your most festive outfit out of the closet and let's Celebrate! www.shoppingnight.nlSource

Date: Thursday, June 23 at 4 PM - 6:30 PM Location: The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN The Hague Calling all volunteers - come and join us at the June 2016 edition of the VTH Networking Event Series! This edition's guest organisations are: UNICEF, Present Den Haag, Biblionef, Stichting Den Haag Marathon, The Indian Film Festival The Hague, The International Dialogue on Underwater Munitions, and Spanda Foundation. Let us welcome you to the event, before handing you over to our inspiring guest organisations. Hear about the p...

Date: Sunday, July 3 at 1 PM Location: Den Haag Zuiderpark, The Hague, Netherlands July 3rd is the day! Divercity Festival The Hague! A new free festival tradition in the Hague Zuiderpark. A cultural world will be created throughout the park, and experienced on three stages with over 30 acts from around the world in the fields of music, dance, storytelling, poetry and spoken word. For the little ones there is also a lot of exciting experiences in the especially designed Kids Area. So come with your family and enjoy a great festival experience during Divercity Festiv...

Date: Saturday, June 18 at 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague The Indian Embassy in The Hague celebrates the International Day of Yoga in an appropriate manner at the Atrium of The Hague Municipality, in collaboration with The Hague municipality and several well-known yoga centers and teachers from the Netherlands. Everyone is welcome! At 09:30 am, the doors and the program begins at 10:00 am and will include case of simple yoga exercises and meditation, which is suitable for everyone. Registration and more information can be...

Date: Wednesday, June 15 at 8 PM Location: Stroom Den Haag, Hogewal 1-9, 2514 HA The Hague Our collective history is strewn with ghost stories that eventually come back to haunt us, stories with an ominous approach to our past. This might not appear as a scientific view, yet it proves to be a very suitable way of understanding the invisible, and sometimes horrific moments in history. Ghost stories push the imagination into an abyss of previously untold possibilities. Avery Gordon, sociologist at the University of California, explicitly uses this imaginative ‘unsci...

Date: Friday June 17 – Saturday June 18 at 11 AM to 6 PM   Location: New Babylon, Anna van Buerenplein 48, 2595 DA ,The Hague Are you a coffee enthusiast? Do you want to indulge in a different kind of coffee? We invite you to the Indonesian Coffee Festival, held by the Indonesian Student Association in The Hague (PPI Den Haag) together with Indonesian Student Association in The Netherlands (PPI Belanda) and supported by the Embassy of Republic Indonesia in The Hague. So, mark your calendar now! Taste the authentic taste of Indonesian Coffee at the 17th and 18th ...

  Date: Friday June 17 at 3 PM - 5 PM Location: Stichthage, Koningin Julianaplein, The Hague The events of the past five years have underlined the fact that the time of Arab nationalism is over. Whether in the form of its pan-Arab or its nation-state variety, it has failed to provide a viable and stable alternative to the colonial structures that preceded it, be they Ottoman, British or French. It similarly failed to address the tensions between Arabs and non-Arabs in the Middle East and it has not been able to solve the inequality between Muslims and non-Muslims, als...

Date: Friday June 17 at 7 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague Next TransitieCinema will be about living off-grid, that means without a connection to the electric and natural gas infrastructure. "From 2011 to 2013 Jonathan Taggart (Director) and Phillip Vannini (Producer) spent two years travelling across Canada to find 200 off-gridders and visit them in their homes. They met off-gridders in every single province and territory and through their film they narrated our travels and chronicled in depth the experiences, challenges, inventions,...

  Date: Friday June 17 at 7:30 PM Location: Restaurant Gember, Stadhouderslaan 43, 2517HV The Hague Expat Events presents: FED at Gember! FREE ENTRANCE, Free bites, Free Welcome Drink ( first 50 visitors) & Djs. Join us in celebrating the weekend with lots of nice people and dance, chat, drink and meet on Friday 17 June!  Hope to see you all! Source

Date: Saturday, June 18 at 10:30 AM - 5 PM Location: Dr. Lelykade, Scheveningen, Zuid-Holland Vlaggetjesdag ('Flag Day') is the event that heralds the arrival of the New Dutch herring year in, year out. Whether or not you are a fish enthusiast, Vlaggetjesdag in the port of Scheveningen offers something for everyone!  Types of fish, music, boat trips  Herring, corn wine, music, orchestras, artists, old sail lugers, miniature ships, presentations of all sorts of fish, boat trips... on Vlaggetjesdag both young and old will be overwhelmed.  Old Dutch children's gam...

Date: Saturday, June 18 at 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Scheveningen Haven, Visafslagweg / Lelykade / Hellingweg, The Hague During Flag Day, the biggest event of Scheveningen, the Sea Salt Market, the only real Scheveningen lifestyle market, will take place. At the first port of Scheveningen, fancy clothes, beautiful antiques, furniture and everything in between will be available. Also, various types of delicacies, superfoods and design can be found at the Sea Salt Market. Source      

Date: Saturday, June 18 at 6:30 PM Location: Grote Markt, 2511 BG The Hague How far would you walk to escape violence? Since 2010, The Refugee Foundation has been organizing Refugee Night. During this night, thousands of participants walk a 40-kilometer charity run from Rotterdam to The Hague and Nijmegen to Arnhem. Homebase The Hague Refugee Night has a home, and not just one! Saturday June 18 and Sunday, June 19th NPO Radio 2 broadcasts live from the Grote Markt in The Hague. The square is then completely dominated by the Refugee Night. Each year, participan...

Date: Sunday, June 19 at 2 PM - 10 PM Location: Kompaan Bier, Saturnusstraat 55, 2516AE The Hague Father's Day Festival at Kompaan Beer Beer & Grill Festival takes place on June 19th, with Food Trucks from The Hague, many beers from Kompaan, a Tough-Men-Market and live music. What does a tough guy want more? Especially for beer lovers and true carnivores The name says it all, this day is dedicated to beer and grill meat. Take a look at the local brewery Kompaan and taste different kinds of beer. Feast on freshly prepared meat dishes like a good bratwurst from ...

Date: Saturday, June 11 at 11 AM - 11 PM Location: Abrikozenplein, The Hague Fruit festival is an collection of music, art, creative workshops and inspiration, driven by the residents of the Vruchtenbuurt. The day begins with a talent from schools in the area and then continues with various bands and artists with their roots in the Vruchtenbuurt. Talent, creativity and enthusiasm for hobbies and craftsmanshipin are seen along the neighbourhood, but there was no podium. This stage offers Fruit!, a platform for anyoone who wishes to perform to the outside world, ...

Date: Saturday, June 11 at 11 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Johannes Camphuysstraat 25, 2593 CH The Hague Residents with a particular passion, hobby, collection or gift, open their home or workshop to the public. Pearls form an original cycling and walking routes through the neighborhood. There are nearly 50 Pearls and four special locations. You are cordially invited to the opening of the Pearl Road: from 10:00 in the neighbourhood/service center of Bezuidenhout (John Camphuijsstraat 25). There is among others, a performance of the string quartet Phoenix. Everyone has a ...

Date: Saturday, June 11 at 3:30 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague, Netherlands The New European Ensemble has quickly established ground as one of the most innovative, vibrant and multifaceted new music ensembles. The ensemble is much praised in the international press for its "infectious enthusiasm" (Nutida Musik) and "outstanding performances" (Volkskrant). The New European Ensemble consists of young soloists, chamber musicians and conductors from all over Europe. See nutshuis.nl for the entire program. Admission is free Source  

Date: Friday June 10 at 11 AM to June 19 at 5 PM Location: Various Locations, 2586 JK Scheveningen From 10 to 19 June, Festival Classique 10th edition will take place at special locations in Scheveningen. We celebrate our tenth anniversary with numerous activities in the bustling heart of the resort. Festival Classique is for everyone, from young to old, from classical music connoisseur to cultuurfan. Less than ten days, unique performances where classical music, theater, dance and more art forms meet. How about an opera program with the most beautiful arias at the ...

Date: Sunday, June 12 at 11 AM - 6 PM Location: Reinkenstraat, 2517 The Hague, Netherlands This year, the International Market in Reinkenstraat is again offering music, food and drink, local and international products from across the globe. From cider to Indian wines, from water buffalo hamburgers to Greek ceramics, French delicacies, Asian wines, soaps from Morocco, South-American jewellery: you name it... This year, a host of activities are also available for children: In short, the International Market in Reinkenstraat offers a culinary, artistic and cultural world...

Date: Friday, June 10 at 8 PM to June 11 at 12 AM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague In June of every year, the students of the Royal Conservatoire finish their studies. This year, the graduates of the composition department present their graduation projects for a weekend long show. Admission is free Source  

Start: Saturday 11 June 18:30 - 20:30 Venue: Escher Museum, The Hague Ticket price: 9.50€ Website: Link to website On 11 June 2016, the Finnish Female Choir TAIKA (practises in Voorburg since 2012), and a visiting Female Choir Pihlaja (from Helsinki), are performing in The Escher Museum, in the Hague.  The concert, attended by the Finnish Ambassador in the Netherlands Ms Katri Viinikka, is an exclusive opportunity for the Dutch local and international public, as well as the vivid Finnish community to listen to folk music performed by two top choirs. http://www.k...

Date: Thursday, June 9 at 4 PM - 6 PM Location: The Lighthouse - De Haagse Hogeschool, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN The Hague The Islamic Republic of Iran, successor to the former empire of Persia, is gaining influence on the international scene. Situated at the crossroads between East and West, between tradition and modernity, and between theocracy and democracy, where is it heading? How do its geographic position in the world and its unique political system affect its relations with other countries? What lessons has it drawn from history, and how do those infl...

Date: Wednesday, June 8 at 8 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague 18th Très Court Film Festival consists of a carefully selected collection of short films of up to 3 minutes. In addition to the length, the festival has no boundaries; fiction, blogs, documentary, animation, music videos, really everything passes. During nine days, the festival takes place simultaneously in 30 different countries in over 110 different cities. The festival consists of two parts, Part 1: INTERNATIONAL Competition: During the performance the audience is invite...

Date: Wednesday, June 8th at 5 PM Location: Nieuwspoort, Lange Poten 10, 2511 CL The Hague,   Life Death and Art is Syria Project consists of a collection of interviews and art aims to highlight the reclamation of individual agency with the refocusing on the realities of the five artists, their community and their particular perception of the Syrian experience. Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, the struggle for political power has simultaneously played out in both the artistic sphere and the battlefield. As a result, the Syrian artistic world has experi...

Date: Wednesday at 8 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Humanity House, Prinsegracht 8, 2512GA The Hague Victims of international crimes have been at the heart of horrific atrocities. Entire communities have been victimized and disempowered. International law developments over the last two decades have acknowledged that victims deserve to be heard and receive reparations for the harm they suffered. The International Criminal Court and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia recognize victims the right to participate in proceedings and receive reparations. But the pa...

Date: Saturday, June 4 at 12 PM Location: Musicon, Soestdijksekade 345, 2574 AL The Hague Kaderock is the largest small festival in the Netherlands. For years this festival on the first Saturday of June is celebrated by local residents, compatriots and music lovers living around Musicon The Hague. With a large outdoor stage on the square and an intimate indoor stage with room for about two hundred people, this festival offers a diverse range of ways to enjoy an equally diverse range of musical variations. Although the name suggests only rock, the presence of pop, b...

Date: Saturday, June 4 at 1 PM  Location: Zeeheldenkwartier, Prins Hendrikplein 1, 2518 JA The Hague During the Proef de Wijk (Taste of the Neighbourhood) Food Festival all restaurants and lunch rooms in the Zeeheldenkwartier district of The Hague will present and serve their most delicious dishes and products on Prins Hendrikplein.  During the culinary event, this charming square will be transformed into one giant open-air restaurant, where you can try small snacks or put together an entire meal at the various eateries. Whether you opt for the better Oriental fe...

Date: Sunday, June 5 at 11 AM Location: The Dutch coast from Hoek van Holland to Den Helder Along the coast of the Netherlands you can still find many traces of the Second World War. Normally these fascinating concrete behemoths are closed to the public, but on Sunday, June 5th, 2016, bunkers from Hoek van Holland to Den Helder are open for one day! During the German occupation, the European coastal changed to a fortress. In the Second World War, Nazi Germany laid down a 5,000-kilometer line of defense: The Atlantic Wall, with numerous bunkers, tank walls and tr...

Date: Sunday, June 5 at 4 PM Location: Kyocera Stadion, Haags Kwartier, 55, 2491BM The Hague The stadium will turn into a big Hague sports valhalla. In addition to the competitions, you can participate in all kinds of clinics and you can enjoy the sports demonstrations by real pros. At the Sports Market you'll learn all about sports in The Hague and you can do sports and health testing. There is room not only for sports, but there's also plenty of cultural, culinary and musical activities during the City Games. Source

Date: Friday, June 3 at 7 PM Location:  HPC Café, Burgemeester Hovylaan 12, 2552 AW The Hague The summer festival is a music festival, with performances by: Made In Stock Made in Stock is a hard rock/metal band from The Hague. They gained popularity at "Ready To Play" and they have performed at many places; including Musicon, the Paardcafé, Supermarket, The Hague Pop Centre, and in their first year they opened Kaderock. Home Runners A driven pop/rock band from the area of The Hague. Performing their own repertoire! Crossfire Hurricane The Rolling Stones Coverba...

Date: Sunday, June 5 at 10 AM Location: Prinsestraat, The Hague The Home Made Market with all it’s lovely home made delights and cool trendy webshops offline will be in the Prinsestraat, (Korte) Molenstraat, Oude Molstraat, Nobelstraat, Kerkplein and Rond de Grote Kerk.  The Hague is a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship and Home Made Market is there to prove it. What started as a yearly organic market has, by initiative of local inhabitants and businesses, grown into a life-style event to enjoy for the entire The Hague community and beyond.  A wide variety...

Date: Sunday, June 5 at 2 PM Location: Kyocera Stadion, Haags Kwartier 55, 2491 BM The Hague Are you ready to run? to walk? to dance? to hop to the beats of the music? to be fully immersed in color? You can do all that at the best color run in the Netherlands. The Color Rain organizes the 4km Color Rain for the fourth year. A 4km trail with three color zones. Start with a white t-shirt and be treated to the finish line as a color bomb! Prices: € 10 to € 16.50 Source  

Date: Saturday, 4 June Location: Participating locations in The Hague Architecture Day 2016 on Saturday, 4 June offers a unique opportunity to visit striking buildings in The Hague which are not usually open to the public. The theme of this year’s national event is ‘City in Movement’. During the free architecture tours, professional guides and architects will present information about the architectural design and history of the various buildings. You can also take part in one of the many activities, such as films, lectures, boat tours, free running demonstration a...

  Date: Wednesday, June 1, at 6 PM Location: iForesee, Enthovenplein 25, 2521DA The Hague Hop over to the iForesee and join us for a drink or two! Join us for an informal get-together, a.k.a. SenseDrink, meet gangsters, social entrepreneurs, interesting people and talk about all things social & entrepreneurial. Come to learn about the latest news from the Dutch gang and help boom some MakeSense activities! Should you be looking for opportunities to mingle with social entrepreneurs, to find jobs in the sector or simply to spend an entertaining and delightful eve...

Date: Friday, June 3 at 2:30 PM Location: Hofvijver Den Haag On Friday, June 3, 2016 the Pelargos Hofvijver Regatta will take place, this is a (sprint) rowing competition for 200 meters on the Hofijver, next to the Torentje in The Hague. All proceeds of the day will be donated to it in order to support the Disabled Sports Fund in their mission to give everyone a chance to exercise structurally Netherlands. Will you watch and encourage the rowers on June 3, 2016? It is a beautiful day, enjoy the sports spectacle and the music, several food trucks will be present. Ad...

Date: May 30 – June 3 Location: World Forum, Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague Under the auspices of the 2016 Dutch Presidency of the Council of the EU, the fourth edition of European Space Solutions is coming to The Hague. Taking place at the World Forum Convention Centre from 30 May to 3 June 2016, the major 5-day conference will bring together business and policy makers with users and developers of space-based solutions. Registration is free-of-charge but mandatory. The Event will explore how space makes a difference to the lives, and livelihoods, of people...

Date: Monday, May 30, at 7:30 PM Location: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague Music, dance enthusiasts, noise lovers, beer drinkers, fun people! This is Okko Festival! This festival is packed with music, installations, performances and theater. The Music Technology department of HKU University of the Arts trains students for a diverse range of activities, in which they combine music with technology. Their musical tastes are as varied as the activities themselves. What lies ahead is a festival where you at every corner, every room and every stairwell m...

Date: Saturday, June 4, 2016 Location: Avonturia De Vogelkelder, Kerketuinenweg 3, The Hague DogPop is the biggest and best dog event in the Netherlands. A weekend long event for dogs and owners, with special demonstrations, spectacular shows and crazy deals. DogPop is a day out for the whole family. Entrance is completely free! Source

When: Sunday, May 29 at 12 PM - 6 PM Where: Kerkplein Den Haag Kerkplein, The Hague, Netherlands Cost: Free Swan Market is a lifestyle market offering a wide range of trendy and creative items: fashion, jewellery, vintage, accessories, affordable art, etc. Besides all that shopping fun, you'll love the delicious fair-trade catering and live music from local artists.  Swan Market The Hague takes place on the Kerkplein next to the Grote kerk (Big Church).

When: Friday, May 27 at 7 PM Where: Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM The Hague, NetherlandsCost: Free Do you remember Occupy? Did you vote in the referendum? Do you see any change? Are citizens really able to influence politics? Does anything really change..? Why? Next TransitieCinema will be about the definitive discourse with Noam Chomsky, widely regarded as the most important intellectual alive, on the defining characteristic of our time - the deliberate concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a select few.  Through interviews filmed over four...

The word ‘sniester’ comes from the Middle Dutch word for explosives and organisers are using the warning texts on the packaging ‘Lay on the ground. Light Fire. Get ready!’ to introduce this new summer festival. Sniester will be about an explosion of great vibes, enthusiasm, adventure and artistic expression. Great music talent Well-known international and home-grown talent as well as up-and-coming local talent will all feature on the indoor and outdoor stages. In addition to loads of music the highly-accessible programme offers a wide spectrum of activities and s...

When: May 28 – May 29. May 28 at 10 AM to May 29 at 5 PM Where: Lange Voorhout, Lange Voorhout, 2514EJ The Hague, Netherlands T he famous Parisian art square Montmartre comes to The Hague. On Saturday 28 and Sunday, May 29th, The Hague's Montmartre will be organised on the Lange Voorhout for the first time. At this fair you can find over 150 booths with participants from The Netherlands and abroad. These participants have a large variety of products to offer from antiques, secondhand trades and vintage collections to paintings and sculptures..

What: Photo exhibition When: May 28 at 9 AM to Jun 3 at 5 PM Where: Atrium Den Haag, Spui 70, 2511 BT The Hague, Netherlands Cost: Free For more information please visit www.facebook.com/opnieuwindeschilderswijk.

Five reasons why Internationals are excellent volunteers: Internationals are often highly educated and therefore can often handle more complex tasks such as:  fundraising, administration and marketing. They can be your access to a network of more than 50.000 other Internationals in The Hague. The eyes of an outsider will bring new insights. Many Internationals are not allowed to apply for a paid job but are more than happy to do voluntary work. Many Internationals have extra time on their hands they wish to put to good use.

Jazz in de Regentes  Jazz in de Regentes is an initiative from the Segbroek/Regentessekwartier district . On 2 and 3 September 2016 the square are graced with jazz bands and some nice food trucks . You can enjoy live music, friendly people and great food and drinks. Jazz in de Regentes is supported by the foundation Jazz'in de Regentes. This festival has long been known for socializing and fun music on the city's canals. It promises to be a small but cozy neighborhood festival.  More info: http://www.jazzinderegentes.nl 

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Conserving the earth's biodiversity by protecting species & habitats worldwide through projects, campaigns and activities. The World in Your Classroom is a project which provides a one-time training to internationals who wish to give one or more guest lectures in English, French, Spanish, German about their home countries or cultures during language or civics lessons at Dutch high schools in the The Hague area from November 21st till December 2nd 2016. WORK+SHELTER - As non-profit social enterprise WORK+SHELTER empowers marginali...

Sunday 18 September 2016 everyone is invited to BLENDED; a multicultural mix of everything that The Hague's neighborhoods of Transvaal have to offer. The festival is free of entrance! The Blended Festival will take place from12.00 to 22.00 hrs. on Sunday, 18 September in Wijkpark Transvaal in Transvaal. Admission is free of charge. The performers vary from new local talents to well-known artists. BLENDED is a welcoming, artistic, musical, and creative space for ideas and stories of all ages and directions - based on mutual respect. There will be many other activities ne...

Date: October 1 – October 2 from 11 AM to 5 PM Location: Multiple Locations, City Center, The Hague Open Ateliers is an annual art event in the first weekend of October. This weekend, you can visit different artists in their own studio in the center of The Hague. In an informal atmosphere, you can view artworks and of course buy. The participating artists work in different disciplines - paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, ceramics, textiles and jewelry. The artists are available in their workshop to accommodate you  on Saturday and Sunday. Source

Date: Sunday, October 2 at 11 AM - 6 PM Location: Prins Hendrikplein 1, 2518 JA The Hague Being distinctive and iconic are central to Zeeheldenkwartier. Behind every good product there is a good story. Therefore Flagship Market creates the opportunity and space for entrepreneurs during the Sunday market in the Prince Hendrikstraat. Both young and old to come into contact with specific products in the field of lifestyle, vintage, fashion and design. This edition of the Flagship Market takes place in the Prince Hendrikstraat between 11:00 to 18:00. Source

Are you fed up with paying rent every month? Are you thinking about living for a number of years in one of the city’s neighbourhoods? Then you probably should consider the possibility of buying a house in the Netherlands. Buying a house can be a daunting endeavour. It is already a complex process for Dutch citizens, let alone if you are a foreigner trying to buy your first house in a strange country. Free advice Monique Burgemeester understands that you might need some assistance. She has teamed up with real estate agents, notary offices, banks, builders, tax advisors...