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Ongoing parties in Amsterdam 13/05/2008 00:00
Ongoing parties in Amsertdam compiled by Pip Farquharson. New events are now only listed in the Expatica calendar.
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Blue Monday A weekly queer night at this centrally-located squat bar! Open for homo, lesbo, trannies, and queers of all stripes! Great cheap drinks (80 cents for a juice and EUR 1 for a beer), and friendly bar staff who love to volunteer for their own kind. Plus eclectic music 'to get your queer on'... ________________________ Every second and fourth Monday of the month Singles Night Take along your 7" singles, deejay with them, win prizes and get free beer at this eclectic DJ café. Every second and fourth Monday of the month. ________________________ Every first Tuesday of the month D-Day (Dolle Dinsdag) Every first Tuesday of the month Piet Popcorn and friends play obscure and lost music at this bar-restaurant in the Westerpark. ________________________ Every Wednesday Classic Noodlanding! An alternative dance night of 'classics' every Wednesday, occasionally with a live band (entrance is then €10). See Paradiso's website for more details. ________________________ Every Wednesday Jimmy Woo & Kid Ory A 'straight-friendly' dance night of sexy R&B, Hip Hop, Disco, Soul & US Garage at the city's most glamorous nightclub. With DJ Manga and guests. ________________________ Every Wednesday Helter Skelter A new weekly club night at the Sugar Factory which is described as 'High Fidelity meets 24 Hour Party People'. Expect rock 'n' roll, pop, light electronica and forgotten classics. More info at: www.triomf.com ________________________ Every Wednesday F*cking Pop Queers A new weekly queer night which purveys pop in the broadest sense of the word. The Artlaunch Café in the second room features electrop pop and punky tunes mixed up with refreshing dance beats. ________________________ Every Thursday Propaganda! Balkan beatz, Russian disco and more with DJs Tommi, Pizdabolkin and Gusztav. ________________________ Every Thursday Poptrash 80s/90s and 00s rock, electro and hiphop with The Punchout DJs. ________________________ Every Thursday Noodlanding! Alternative weekly dance night on Thursdays, occasionally with a live band. ________________________ Every Thursday Vreemd 'Strange' delivers a strange night with wild acts every Thursday. Resident DJ is Carlos Valdes and guests. More info at www.gajealvreemd.nl ________________________ Every Friday Women's Night A popular weekly party at this arty bar/club with DJs (men welcome as guests). ________________________ Headroom A new night of electro, techno and dirty disco at this increasingly popular club located about a pool hall. More info a www.headroom.nl ________________________ Every first Friday of the month Stereo Sushi A night with Hed Kandi's sister label, Stereo Sushi with DJs spinning soulful deep house and electro. ________________________ Every Friday Nataraj If you're after a more spiritual party and a smoke-free dance floor, this party takes place every Friday at this new location. It begins with a different workshop each week between 8pm-9pm, followed by the party with DJs Shanto and Eusebio. Entrance includes two drinks for members and one drink for non-members. ________________________ Every first and third Friday of the month Every Second Friday of the month (Note: this event is on first Friday (7 December) this month) DiscoCult A burning mix of local and international electronica and mind-meld of funk, jazz, electro, disco, latin, swing, bossa, hip hop, psychedelia and glam rock, kicking off with the groovetastic Jazz Juice – a live formation built around breakbeat shaman Graham B. ________________________ Every Friday 'Mostly Modern' Where: "Wachtkamer" (Waiting room), platform, Haarlem train station. Swingsteesjun - Smoke free dancing in Haarlem train station. An evening of 'dance', disco, house, salsa and funky beats. ________________________ Every first Saturday of the month Every first Saturday of the Month S!CR A new monthly indie music club night every first Saturday of the month organised by Subbacultcha and Club Rascal featuring live music followed by an indie disco. ________________________ 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday of every month 'Gouwe Ouwe Hits' Where: "Wachtkamer" (Waiting room), platform, Haarlem train station (smoke free). ________________________ Every last Saturday of the month Rex Electronation Live Rex will bring a combination of the most exciting upcoming live Dutch and international electronic artists to the stage, continuing the tradition of innovation and cutting-edge music. More info at www.electronation.nl ________________________ Every Saturday Dance Arena Alternative dance, pop and rock with DJs (Mad) Ed and L-Ende, in the Oude Zaal and Café. ________________________ Every Saturday Mixed Swimming Alternative dance, pop, rock and indie hits in the MAX, Oude Zaal and Café of the Melkweg. ________________________ Every first Saturday of the month Hot Peper A night of debaucherous fun for the queer and queer-minded at De Peper café in the former film academy OT301. With DJs and performances. ________________________ Every first Saturday of the month Body & Soul DJs Richard Gatling and Symon Tytus play club, funk, house and soul at this party which takes place on every first Saturday of the month. More info at: www.bodyandsoulams.nl ________________________ Every third Saturday of the month (Note: There is no Club Rascal in August) Club Rascal DJs Dash and Bx play the best of old and new school alternative hits – The Strokes to Blondie, Franz Ferdinand to the Beastie Boys, White stripes to the Chemical Brothers and many more... Fabulous. Every third Saturday of the month. More info at: www.clubrascal.blogspot.com ________________________ Every fourth Saturday of the month UNK A mixed gay/straight underground acid electro disco clash party with DJs Lupe and guests. ________________________ Every second and fourth Saturday Every first Sunday of the month ArtLaunch Presents: GreyPink A monthly dance evening for older gays and lesbians (though everyone welcome), with various DJs, performances and snacks. ________________________ Every first Sunday of the month Devil's Jam Hosted by DJ Moko and featuring live musicians. Organised by Café De Duivel and Funk Flow Sound System. ________________________ Every third Sunday of the month Pop Sunday As well as some of the finest Spanish sparkling wines (cava), expect delicious tapas and great music from an eclectic DJ line-up. Every third Sunday Stijldansen Where: "Wachtkamer" (Waiting room), platform, Haarlem train station (smoke free). A DJ plays ballroom and Latin dance music. ________________________ Every Sunday Tribeca & Kids Lounge Cocktails and nibbles plus DJs at this great location within the former Olympic Stadium where The Games were held in 1928. Well worth the trek to the south of the city for their outdoor terrace... ________________________ Every Sunday Park Lounge In the middle of the Vondelpark and surrounded by trees, this popular bar 'The Blue Teahouse' which resembes a flying saucer is the perfect place to chill out on a Sunday afternoon. DJs play upstairs from 4pm, starting with laidback beats before moving onto dance music ranging from disco to latin and jazz. ________________________ Every Sunday Wicked Jazz Sounds An eclectic mix of the warmth and essence of jazz with the drive and energy of dance music and featuring DJ Phil Horneman and guests plus live musicians and vocalists and the Sense Interactive Video Jockeys. ________________________ Every Sunday De Trut ________________________ Every first Sunday of the month Threshold Drum’n’Bass Threshold Drum'n'Bass Future Research present this night every first Sunday of the month, with free entrance and phat line-ups guaranteed. Each edition features guests ranging from veterans in the scene to upcoming talent. ________________________ From September, every 4th Sunday of the month. Where: "Wachtkamer" (Waiting room), platform, Haarlem train station (smoke free). Dance to a mixture of world, trance,lounge, latin, African, jazz, Arab and eclectic beats. We start with a dance workshop. Later in the evening: live performing artists, DJ's improvisation.
ONGOING PARTIES
Every Monday
Vrankrjijk, Spui 216
Online: www.vrankrijk.nl
Time: 9pm-late; Price: free
Vaaghuyzen, Nieuwe Nieuwestraat 17 (Tel: 020 420 1751)
Online: www.vaaghuyzen.net
Time: 9pm-1am; Price: free
Pacific Parc, Polonceaukade 23
Online: www.pacificparc.nl
Time: 9pm-1am; Price: free
Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8 (Tel: 020 626 4521)
Online: www.paradiso.nl
Time: 11.30pm; Price: EUR 6
Jimmy Woo, Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 18 (Tel: 020 626 3150)
Time: 10pm-3am; Price: EUR 5
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 11pm-4am; Price: EUR 6.50
Studio 80, Rembrandtplein 17
Online: www.studio-80.nl
Time: 11pm; Price: EUR 5 (free before midnight)
Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234a (Tel: 020 531 8181)
Online: www.melkweg.nl
Time: 11pm; Price: EUR 5
Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234a (Tel: 020 531 8181)
Online: www.melkweg.nl
Time: 11pm; Price: EUR 4
Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8 (Tel: 020 626 4521)
Online: www.paradiso.nl
Time: 11.30pm; Price: EUR 6
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 11pm-5am; Price: EUR 6.99-8.99
Sappho, Vijzelstraat 103
Online: www.sappho.nl
Time: 10pm-3am; Price: free
Every first Friday of the month
Club 8, Admiraal de Ruyterweg 56b
Online: www.club-8.nl
Time: 10pm-5am; Price: EUR 8 (free before 11pm)
Sinners, Wagenstraat 3-7 (Tel: 0900-9393)
Online: www.hedkandi.com/stereosushi
Time: 11pm-5am; Price: EUR 12
Mirror Centre, Ter Gouwstraat 3
Online: www.nataraj.info
Time: 8pm-3am; Price: EUR 10
Nataraj
Muiderpoort Theater, Tweede van Swindenstraat
Online: www.nataraj.info
Time: 8pm-3am; Price: EUR 9
If you're after a more spiritual party and a smoke-free dance floor, this party takes place every Friday at this new location. It begins with a different workshop each week between 8pm-9pm (EUR 5 extra), followed by the party with DJs Shanto and guests.
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 11pm-5am; Price: EUR 9
When: 20:00 -1:00
Cost: EUR 6.50 (until 21.00), after 21:00 EUR 8.
Tel: 06 1893 8260
http://swingsteesjun.nl/
M.U.L.T.I.S.E.X.I
Studio 80, Rembrandplein 17
Online: www.studio-80.nl
Time: 11pm; Price: EUR 8-10
A hugely popular queer electro party. More info at www.multisexi.nl
Studio K, Timorplein 62
Online: www.studio-k.nu
Time: 9.30pm-4am; Price: EUR 7 (free before 10pm)
When: 20:00 -1:00
Cost: EUR 6.50 (until 21.00), after 21:00 EUR 8.
Tel: 06 1893 8260
http://swingsteesjun.nl/
Dance classics swing night with music from the '60s, '70s and '80s. A mixture of pop classics, soul, disco, funk and rock.
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 11pm-5am; Price: EUR 15 (EUR 10 presale)
Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234a (Tel: 020 531 8181)
Online: www.melkweg.nl
Time: 11.59pm; Price: EUR 7
Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234a (Tel: 020 531 8181)
Online: www.melkweg.nl
Time: midnight; Price: EUR 8
De Peper, Overtoom 301 (Tel: 020 412 2954)
Online: www.depeper.org
Time: 10pm -3am; Price: free
The Mansion, Hobbemastraat 2
Online: www.the-mansion.nl
Time: 9pm; Price: free
Club 8, Admiraal de Ruyterweg 56b
Online: www.club-8.nl
Time: 9.30pm-5am; Price: EUR 5
Club 8, Admiraal de Ruyterweg 56
Online: www.club-8.nl
Time: 11pm-4am; Price: EUR 8
Tease-à-GoGo
Comedy Theater, Nes 110
Online: www.comedytheater.nl
Time: 10.30pm-4am; Price: EUR 12.50 (EUR 10 before midnight)
A night of burlesque, comedy, varieté and music with a 50s Rock'n'Roll nightclub atmosphere, organised by the Amsterdam Beat Club. For more info see: www.tease-a-gogo.com
Every first Sunday of the month
Warmbad
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 4pm-8pm; Price: EUR 10
Warm Bad brings the elegant atmosphere of a New York piano bar to Amsterdam. Three top vocalists are invited to entertain and enchant you with their favorite songs, stripped back to the bare essence of beauty. So kick back and unwind as you sip a Sunday afternoon cocktail and enjoy chilled sounds, surrounded by good company.
Every third Sunday of the month
Pop Sunday
Westerliefde (Westergasfabriek), Klönneplein 4-6
Online: www.popsunday.nl
Time: 3pm-9pm; Price: Free
As well as some of the finest Spanish sparkling wines (cava), expect great music from guest DJs and delicious tapas.
Paleis van de Weemoed, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 15
Online: www.artlaunch.nl
Time: 4pm; Price: EUR 5
Café De Duivel, Reguliersdwarsstraat 87 (Tel: 020 626 6184)
Time: 10pm-3am; Price: Free
Westerliefde (Westergasfabriek), Klönneplein 4-6
Online: www.popsunday.nl
Time: 3pm-9pm; Price: Free
When: 16:45 – 22:30.
Cost: EUR 7 (dancing), EUR 18.50 (dancing and buffet).
Tel: 06 1893 8260
http://swingsteesjun.nl/
You can participate in a workshop from 17.00 -
18.00, sample a delectable buffet (please order in advance). Expect a short dance demonstration later on in the evening.
Vakzuid, Olympisch Stadion 35 (Tel: 020 570 8400)
Online: www.vakzuid.nl
Time: 3pm-11pm; Price free
't Blauwe Theehuis, Vondelpark 5 (Tel: 020 662 0254)
Online: www.blauwetheehuis.nl
Time: 4pm-10pm; Price: free
Sugar Factory, Lijnbaansgracht 238 (Tel: 020 428 4600)
Online: www.sugarfactory.nl
Time: 11pm-4am; Price: EUR 8.50
Bilderdijkstraat 165
Online: www.trutfonds.nl
Time: 10 pm; Price: EUR 1.50
The best underground queer club night in town is held in the basement of this former squat – cheap drinks and great music. Note that the doors close when it's full.
TWSTD, Weteringschans 157
Online: www.futureresearch.nl
Time: 6pm; Price: free
Buddha dance
When: 19.00 - 23.00. Workshop from 19.00 to 19.45 with Tineke Geerlofs.
http://swingsteesjun.nl/
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