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(Note: The previous WhatsApp group has been discontinued. The new and current group started in July 2025. Even if you were a member of the old group, please make sure to join this new one.)
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The Amsterdam Culture Group is about getting together and exploring the city's cultural life. This group is for people who want to take advantage of what the city has to offer and meet like-minded people in the process. We visit art collections, concerts, films, theatre, cabaret, and undertake a wide array of other cultural activities. Although there might be occasional exceptions, the primary language is usually English.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ⚓ Step Back in Time at the Zuiderzee MuseumZuiderzee Museum, Enkhuizen
Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025 for a unique outdoor-indoor museum meetup in Enkhuizen!
📅Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
📍 Location: Zuiderzee Museum, Wierdijk, 1601 LA,Enkhuizen
https://www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl/What is the Zuiderzee Museum?
Located between the IJsselmeer and historic Enkhuizen, this open-air folk museum recreates life along the former Zuiderzee (now IJsselmeer) through authentic village streets, working craft workshops, shops, churches, farms, and even a windmill and harbour.Inside, the indoor exhibition "Sea of Stories" offers an immersive, interactive journey through the lives of the people who lived here before and after the Afsluitdijk dramatically transformed their lives.
Highlights of Our Visit
- Outdoor museum stroll around 130+ relocated houses and functional workshops—see craftsmen in action and step inside replica historic interiors
- Sea of Stories permanent exhibition: hear, see, smell and taste daily life in the early 20th-century Zuiderzee region
- Possibly "Between Yard and Ship", a temporary exhibition unveiling shipyard life and fishing traditions through artefacts and contemporary interpretations
- Experience the harbour, traditional fish smokehouse, and a charming café—perfect for enjoying coffee or a packed lunch surrounded by Dutch maritime atmosphere
✅ Why You’ll Love It
- A fully immersive peek into traditional Dutch coastal life
- Perfect summer day trip combining history, crafts, and friendly group vibes
- A peaceful alternative to busy Amsterdam, with authentic rural scenery and maritime charm
📩 Quick Info
- Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:00(You are welcome to arrive before the meeting time at 2:00 PM and explore the museum.)
- Admission: €19.50 (adults)
- Museumkaart holders: Free entry
- Transport: Train to Enkhuizen + ~15 min walk; or take the IJsselmeer ferry
We’d love to have you join the meetup—let us know if you're planning to come! Feel free to share that you’re attending, and invite friends keen on history, architecture, or outdoor museums.
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https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c - Jazz Gems: Chieko Donker DuyvisArtis, Amsterdam
Nature Symphony, the new composition by composer, cellist, and singer Chieko Donker Duyvis, is an ode to the Mata Atlântica rainforest. This rainforest, home to Donker Duyvis's family, is one of the most endangered in the world: only 10% remains.
And once a natural area is destroyed, the sounds of that place never return. Every forest has its own symphony, composed of the sounds made by all the animals and insects together. Chieko made field recordings in the Mata Atlântica Forest and incorporated these sounds into contemporary jazz and chamber music. The resulting symphony is not only an artistic work but also invites reflection on how humans interact with nature. At the ARTIS Planetarium, these new compositions will be performed in the Full Dome experience!
Jazz Gems: The Grachtenfestival and the Keep an Eye Foundation are joining forces for a spectacular series of concerts called "Jazz Gems." Four "Gems" will be selected for this series, and these top talents will have complete freedom to create their own programs. Expect new compositions, challenging collaborations, and spectacular locations. Meet the Jazz Gems!
Musicians Chieko Donker Duyvis , vocals & cello Benjamim Taubkin , piano Juliano Abramovay , guitar Angelo Ursini , clarinet & flute Simone Sou , percussion
Tickets are 25 euros and can be ordered here: https://www.grachtenfestival.nl/concert/-jazz-gems--chieko-donker-duyvis-19-08-2025-21-00?source-url=%2Fprogramma-2025%3FOptional: Please join WhatsApp group(new!)
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