Featured Events in Amsterdam in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

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

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

A phenomenon which really took off in the Netherlands, Dutch genre paintings are often funny, sometimes moralistic, but always relatable, and still speak to us today even though we often miss the true stories they try to tell. delivered by Art Historian Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff Held at private members club Arti et Amicitiae*, this talk is in English, set in this historical building right in the centre of town, within easy reach of public transport. The lecture will simultaneously be transmitted online and shall be available as a replay. The talk will start at 20.00, and will last for about an hour, afterwards we can make use of the private bar for a drink and some socialising!​ *An artist's society, Arti et Amicitiae is both a building steeped in the history of the artist community of Amsterdam, and a contemporary exhibition space for contemporary local artists. Information Source: Art Historical London | eventbrite

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

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

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

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

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

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