Weekly Amsterdam Guide: 20-26 November 2017
Welcome to our weekly Amsterdam guide! Let’s see what the Dutch capital has to offer!
International Documentary Film Festival
15-26 November / various locations
Focusing on creative documentaries, the festival features films that tell the most impressive stories. Whether you’re a true fan of nonfictional motion pictures or just feel tired of blockbusters and want to try something else, the festival has something for you!
PAN Amsterdam
19-26 November / Amsterdam RAI
Every year for one week in November, Amsterdam hosts the biggest national art and antique fair in the Netherlands – PAN Amsterdam. Gathering over 120 gallery owners at one place, the fair provides a huge assortment of art and antiquities.
Cine Expat: Un Beau Soleil Intérieur
23 November / Cinecenter
Join Cine Expat Amsterdam for their monthly foreign language film screenings with English subtitles. Next on the agenda is Un Beau Soleil Intérieur, the new film by Claire Denis starring Juliette Binoche. Tickets are €10 or free with Cineville cards.
Amsterdam Art Weekend
23-26 November / various locations
Amsterdam Art Weekend welcomes everyone to the rich world of contemporary art! Showcasing the works of local Dutch artists, both well-established and up-and-coming, the event provides a unique opportunity for art lovers to discover the newest artworks!
New Market
24 November / Nieuwmarkt
The new deli and lifestyle market on the Nieuwmarkt takes place every last Friday of the month. Stop by to buy groceries for the week, try the delicious street food and treat yourself to a piece of freshly baked cake. The entrance is free. Visit the New Market FB page for more information.
IJ Hallen Flea Market
25-26 November / IJ-Hallen
IJ Hallen is the biggest and the most extraordinary flea market in Europe that sells all kinds of things! Stock up on second-hand clothes and shoes. ‘Dig up’ a vintage bag or an antique lamp that costs less than a cup of coffee. Find everything you’re looking for and even more!
Free Guided Meditation
26 November / You Can Yoga
Free Guided Meditation is a 30-minute class taking place at You Can Yoga every Sunday until December 17th. Enjoy a half an hour of peace as you are led through different breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
Pure Markt
26 November / Park Frankendael
Pure Markt is a place to explore and taste delicious organic food of Holland and the rest of the world. Pick a few dishes to eat on the spot, stock up on foods for home, enjoy the sun and music. For the youngest visitors, there is a solar-powered merry-go-round! The entry is free.
More in Amsterdam and Around
- Rhythm & Roots at The Tropenmuseum
- Aleppo Exhibition at The Tropenmuseum
- Body Art at The Tropenmuseum
- Current Exhibitions at The Stedelijk Museum
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul & Cao Guimarães at EYE
- Dutch Masters from the Hermitage
- Johan Maelwael Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum
- The Dutch in Paris at the Van Gogh Museum
- We Have a Dream at the Nieuwe Kerk
Seems like that’s all for this week! Did you like our Amsterdam guide? Stay with us for more, we promise to create a similar one every week!
