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Friday 13 November: 166 events and 24 gigs in Amsterdam.

9 are free to attend.

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Events today 166

  • 09:30Albert Cuypmarkt FreeAlbert CuypstraatDe Pijp09:30 to 17:00Street market in De Pijp with about 260 stalls of food, clothes and household goods. The market's own site prints Monday to Saturday 09:30 to 17:00 and Sunday closed.
  • 10:00Amsterdam Noord Free Tour: NDSM, Street Art & the WaterfrontAmsterdam Centraal StationOude Zijdefrom 10:00A tour at Amsterdam Centraal Station, listed on the SANDEMANs Tours Amsterdam, schedule calendar.
  • 10:00Twelve MonkeysLAB111Oud-West10:00-12:09Show at LAB111, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 10:00Vrijwilligers VrijdagDe Boshalte10:00-14:30Festival or event at De Boshalte, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 10:05North by Northwest (4K Restoration)LAB111Oud-West10:05-12:21Show at LAB111, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 10:30Amsterdam free walking tour (FreeDam Tours) FreeIn front of the Stock Exchange, Beursplein 5Centrum10:30 and 14:00Two and a half hour introduction to Amsterdam's history and culture in English, maximum 15 per group, ending at the Royal Palace on Dam Square. FreeDam Tours prints…
  • 10:40Shall We Dance (re-release)LAB111Oud-West10:40-12:56Show at LAB111, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 11:30IDFA in Carré - 2026Koninklijk Theater CarréCanal Ringfrom 11:30A performance at Koninklijk Theater Carré, listed on the Koninklijk Theater Carré calendar.
  • 12:00DIY Bike Kitchen FreeDe Ceuvel, MaakbarNoord12:00 to 18:00A do-it-yourself bike repair workshop at the Maakbar for every bike and everyone.
  • 12:00Lunch at Cafe Gilde FreeOT301, Cafe GildeOud-WestA lunch at the culture kitchen Cafe Gilde.
  • 12:45Cléo de 5 à 7LAB111Oud-West12:45-14:15Show at LAB111, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 15:00AFfacts: Emotions and Bodies in Journalism and Documentary WorkBG 3Oude ZijdeA film screening at BG 3, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
  • 15:00Brewery tour at Brouwerij 't IJBrouwerij 't IJOost15:00 and 16:00Guided tour of the brewery under the windmill, about 20 minutes, up to 20 people. The brewery's own page prints Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 in English and 16:00…
  • 15:00CabaretDeLaMarCanal Ringfrom 15:00A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
  • 15:00De Na-zit | vrijmibo met (vinyl) DJsCafé BelcampoOud-West15:00-21:30Concert at Café Belcampo, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 15:30Jimmy NelsonDeLaMarCanal Ringfrom 15:30A performance at DeLaMar, listed on the DeLaMar Theater calendar.
  • 17:00An afternoon with Surekha Davies: Humans, a Monstrous HistoryABC AmsterdamWesterpark and Haarlemmerbuurtfrom 17:00A talk at ABC Amsterdam, listed on the American Book Center Amsterdam, events calendar.
  • 17:00Le Foodwalk WinterVermeers WijnkamerOude Zijde13 to 14 Nov17:00-22:00Festival or event at Vermeers Wijnkamer, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 17:30Amsterdam free walking tour, evening departure (FreeDam Tours) FreeIn front of the Stock Exchange, Beursplein 5CentrumThe late departure of the FreeDam Tours walking tour, in English, about two and a half hours. The operator's page prints a 17:30 tour from Sunday to Friday.
  • 18:00Dinner at Cafe GildeOT301, Cafe GildeOud-WestA dinner at the culture kitchen Cafe Gilde.
  • 18:00Ex TemporeOT301, Ventilator CinemaOud-WestShort films by three pairs of directors screened with live scores by Ignacio Pinto, Pim Piet and Setteveli ensemble.
  • 18:10The silence we inheritStudio 1Nieuwe Zijdefrom 18:10A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
  • 19:00Shahnameh eveningToranj HouseWesterpark and Haarlemmerbuurt19:00 to 21:00An evening of reading and listening around the Persian epic Shahnameh at Toranj House.
  • 19:15WAY OUTTheaterzaalOud-Westfrom 19:15A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
  • 20:00Barok Dagen WeespVan Houtenkerk20:00-22:00Concert at Van Houtenkerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00Bijzondere pianisten, Pianist Nada, Europese première in AmsterdamPianola MuseumJordaanfrom 20:00A concert at Pianola Museum, listed on the Geelvinck Pianola Museum calendar.
  • 20:00Britt for PresidentTheater De LandingAmstelveenfrom 20:00A performance at Theater De Landing, listed on the Schouwburg Amstelveen / De Landing calendar.
  • 20:00BuurtconcertWillem de ZwijgerkerkVondelpark and Oud-Zuidfrom 20:00A performance at Willem de Zwijgerkerk, listed on the Willem de Zwijgerkerk calendar.
  • 20:00De uren (The Hours)Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, RabozaalCanal Ring20:00 to 21:50 (15:00 to 16:50 on 22 November)A theatre production of De uren by ITA and Eline Arbo.
  • 20:00Erika Middleton-Sharpe + Parkland Music ProjectZaal 100Jordaanfrom 20:00A concert at Zaal 100, listed on the Zaal 100 calendar.
  • 20:00EYRA, Een reis van licht en muziekKeizersgracht churchCanal Ring20:00-21:15Concert at Keizersgracht church, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00Friday Night Storytelling at MezrabMezrabCentrumStorytelling in English at Mezrab, the House of Stories. The home page lists it every Friday at 20:00. Entrance to most Mezrab events is free and donations are welcome…
  • 20:00Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery EnsembleZuiderkerkOude Zijde20:00-21:15Concert at Zuiderkerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00ICP | TENTETDe Roode BioscoopWesterpark and Haarlemmerbuurtfrom 20:00A performance at De Roode Bioscoop, listed on the De Roode Bioscoop, programma calendar.
  • 20:00Instant Composors PoolTheater de Roode BioscoopJordaan20:00-21:30Concert at Theater de Roode Bioscoop, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00jump cutsZaal 100Jordaanfrom 20:00A concert at Zaal 100, listed on the Zaal 100 calendar.
  • 20:00Kees Wieringa presenteert ‘Geluk is een keuze’AmstelkerkCanal RingA concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
  • 20:00Love Nut Hate: An Evening About MigrationZonzijNoordfrom 20:00An event at Zonzij, listed on the Tolhuistuin calendar.
  • 20:00Love Nut Hate: Een Avond Over MigratieTolhuistuinNoord20:00-21:30Show at Tolhuistuin, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00Nun the WiserSchuilkerk de Hoop20:00-22:00Show at Schuilkerk de Hoop, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00Ontworteld: Joni Mitchell (feat. Laura Bohn)Splendor AmsterdamOude Zijdefrom 20:00A concert at Splendor Amsterdam, listed on the Splendor Amsterdam calendar.
  • 20:00Red Light District Pub Crawl by Ultimate PartyBlack Tiger Bar (meeting point)Centrumfrom 20:00A guided pub crawl in the Red Light District that the operator's page lists every night of the week. Check in at the Black Tiger Bar between 8:00 and 9:30 PM; it runs 4…
  • 20:00Reparations - A Dialogue of DecencyPakhuis De ZwijgerEastern Docklands20:00-22:00Show at Pakhuis De Zwijger, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00RUNDFUNK - Wagyu - in Theater GriffioenGriffioen20:00-22:00Show at Griffioen, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00SHOW - The Unplanned Musical Written in the Scars & Improv Level 1 GradVoltaWesterpark and Haarlemmerbuurt20:00 to 22:00A comedy show at Volta, listed on the easylaughs, shows calendar.
  • 20:00Sweet Home AmsterdamaBoom ChicagoJordaanfrom 20:00A performance at Boom Chicago, listed on the Boom Chicago calendar.
  • 20:00Taxitaxi & EskalatiePoppodium P60Amstelveen20:00-23:55Concert at Poppodium P60, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:00The HoursStadsschouwburg AmsterdamCanal RingShow at Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, listed on the ITA and Stadsschouwburg programme (ita.nl).
  • 20:00Wagyu (try-out)VU GriffioenShow at VU Griffioen, listed on the VU Griffioen programme (griffioen.vu.nl).
  • 20:15Romeo en Julia - Theater OostpoolMeervaartShow at Meervaart, listed on the Meervaart programme (meervaart.nl).
  • 20:15Studentenkoor Amsterdam, Een ode aan het pastorale levenDe BoomkerkOud-West20:15-21:30Concert at De Boomkerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:30Furiozo: Man looking for troubleStudio 1Nieuwe Zijdefrom 20:30A performance at Studio 1, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
  • 20:30Goedkoop CabaretCREAPlantage20:30-22:30Show at CREA, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 20:30Karlijn NijkampThe WaterholeCanal Ring20:30 to 22:30A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
  • 20:30Leidseplein Pub Crawl by Ultimate PartyBar Twenty Two (meeting point)Zuidfrom 20:30A guided pub crawl through dance bars around the Leidseplein, Thursday to Saturday. Meet at Bar Twenty Two between 8:30 and 9:45 PM; it runs 4 to 5 hours with five stops…
  • 20:45Nederland-GriekenlandJohan Cruijff ArenAZuidoostfrom 20:45A sports event at Johan Cruijff ArenA, listed on the Johan Cruijff ArenA, kalender calendar.
  • 21:00Making a show of myselfTheaterzaalOud-Westfrom 21:00A performance at Theaterzaal, listed on the Podium Mozaiek calendar.
  • 22:15The Comedy EmbassyBoom ChicagoJordaanfrom 22:15A comedy show at Boom Chicago, listed on the Boom Chicago calendar.
  • 23:00Any weird stuffThe WaterholeCanal Ring23:00 to 03:00A concert at The Waterhole, listed on the Waterhole calendar.
  • 23:00Casa Yuca @ PlaatwerkerijHet SieraadOud-WestConcert at Het Sieraad, listed on the Het Sieraad programme (hetsieraad.nl).

Already on

  • Exhibition: Bonds Per Stitch by Rucha KulkarniFramer FramedOost7 Oct to 13 NovAn exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
  • 10:00Museum Cobra 1+1 gratisMuseum CobraAmstelveen11 to 13 Nov10:00-17:00Festival or event at Museum Cobra, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Rob Renoult | Exodus 21:23-25Arti et AmicitiaeOude Zijde9 to 13 NovAn exhibition at Arti et Amicitiae, listed on the Arti et Amicitiae calendar.
  • STOEPEtalageWesterpark and Haarlemmerbuurt27 Sept to 14 NovExhibition at Etalage, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • 12:00Expo: Fluid FuturesWaag FuturelabOude Zijde8 to 15 Novfrom 12:00A talk at Waag Futurelab, listed on the Waag Futurelab calendar.
  • Expositie Mattijs van Bergen en familieNature Bar, Zeepziederij & duurzame winkel in De HallenOud-West10 to 15 NovExhibition at Nature Bar, Zeepziederij & duurzame winkel in De Hallen, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Presentation: Notes on a Returning LandscapeFramer FramedOost23 Oct to 15 NovAn exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
  • SAMEN-samenArti et AmicitiaeOude Zijde13 Oct to 15 NovAn exhibition at Arti et Amicitiae, listed on the Arti et Amicitiae calendar.
  • Lapdogs of the Bourgeoisie 2026: Class Hegemony in Contemporary Artde AppelOost12 Sept to 21 NovAn exhibition at de Appel on how class structures shape the production and presentation of contemporary art.
  • Solo-exhibition ‘Murmurs under the Skin’ by photographer Clementine van der BentAtelier K84Canal Ring9 Oct to 21 NovExhibition at Atelier K84, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • ANOTHER CUT | Iwan Baan and Sergei SviatchenkoFOUNDATION HET KUNSTGEMAALJordaan10 Oct to 22 NovAn exhibition at FOUNDATION HET KUNSTGEMAAL, listed on the Amsterdam Art calendar.
  • IDFA 2026Cinemas and venues across AmsterdamCentrum12 to 22 NovInternational documentary film festival. IDFA's home page prints the festival programme as running from 12 to 22 November.
  • IDFA 2026 at EyeEye FilmmuseumNoord12 to 22 NovDocumentary screenings from the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam shown at Eye.
  • IDFA with Spanish productionsAmsterdamNieuwe Zijde12 to 22 NovThe International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, with 16 Spanish productions taking part.
  • Threads of our Dutch Slavery PastFramer FramedOost1 May to 22 NovAn exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
  • VerwonderbaarlijkkunstRUIMPlantage4 to 22 NovExhibition at kunstRUIM, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Mekhitar Garabedian - Alep (Bronze Lamp)Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke GrondOude Zijde27 Oct to 25 NovExhibition at Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • art’otel Amsterdam en NOCKNOCK ART presenteren groepsexpositie Identityart’otel amsterdamOude Zijde6 Oct to 28 NovExhibition at art’otel amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Afrika is the presentNDSM FuseNoord5 to 29 NovExhibition at NDSM Fuse, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Stad in BloeiDe Hallen AmsterdamOud-West30 Oct to 29 NovExhibition at De Hallen Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • In the NeighbourhoodHotel ArenaOost26 Sept to 30 NovExhibition at Hotel Arena, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Foto-expositie Wat is het mooiste dat jij kunt zeggen over de dood?Museum Tot ZoverOost3 Sept to 1 DecExhibition at Museum Tot Zover, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • What Is the Most Beautiful Thing You Can Say About Death? FreeMuseum Tot ZoverAmsterdam22 Jan to 1 DecA portrait series on view in the Tuinzaal of the museum cafe.
  • Otto HetterscheidAmstelkerkCanal Ring8 Nov to 4 DecA concert at Amstelkerk, listed on the Stadsherstel Amsterdam calendar.
  • Expo: Klimaatdichten, jongeren aan het woordOBA MercatorpleinNieuw-West3 Nov to 12 DecExhibition at OBA Mercatorplein, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Buurtschatten - verhalen uit het AfvalpaleisAfvalpaleisOost16 Sept to 19 DecExhibition at Afvalpaleis, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Nikke Naeme & Lotti van der Gaag: Cowboys In K-HolesAmbassade Art GalleryNieuwe Zijde20 Oct to 19 DecExhibition at Ambassade Art Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Exhibition: the ESSENCESTRAAT Museum, Street art en graffiti in AmsterdamNoord16 Apr to 30 DecExhibition at STRAAT Museum, Street art en graffiti in Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • GGD Expo, 125 years of caring for the cityStopera (Centrale hal van het Stadsloket Centrum)Oude Zijde2 Nov to 31 DecExhibition at Stopera (Centrale hal van het Stadsloket Centrum), listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Het gerestaureerde topstuk De kruisafneming (Ca. 1530) FreeMuseum Ons’ Lieve Heer op SolderOude Zijde2 Sept to 31 DecExhibition at Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, free, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • NOVOGEN: 166 hens, 166 individuals@DroogOude Zijde30 Oct to 31 DecExhibition at @Droog, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Picasso and Forever Gift by Bart Eysink SmeetsNDSM-werfNoord15 Jan to 31 DecTwo car installations by Bart Eysink Smeets parked across the NDSM shipyard.
  • TechniumNEMO Science MuseumEastern Docklands16 Jun to 31 DecExhibition at NEMO Science Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • De VindplaatsAllard PiersonOude Zijde25 Jun 2026 to 3 Jan 2027Exhibition at Allard Pierson, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • ExperimenteerdriftRembrandt House MuseumOude Zijde6 Oct 2026 to 3 Jan 2027Exhibition at Rembrandt House Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Flavours of Nieuw-West: plates full of storiesOBA OsdorpNieuw-West10 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027Exhibition at OBA Osdorp, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Yoshitoshi. Meester van de maanVan Gogh MuseumMuseumkwartier8 Oct 2026 to 4 Jan 2027Exhibition at Van Gogh Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • The art of swimmingNDSM FuseNoord15 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027Exhibition at NDSM Fuse, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Whistler. Dandy en dwarsdenkerVan Gogh MuseumMuseumkwartier16 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027Exhibition at Van Gogh Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Impressies van Japan door Philo OuweleenSpirit AmsterdamOost2 Nov 2026 to 11 Jan 2027Exhibition at Spirit Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Immersieve en digitale kunstMoco MuseumMuseumkwartier14 Jul 2026 to 14 Jan 2027Exhibition at Moco Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Moco MastersMoco MuseumMuseumkwartier14 Jul 2026 to 14 Jan 2027Exhibition at Moco Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Ontdek Banksy bij Moco Museum AmsterdamMoco MuseumMuseumkwartier14 Jul 2026 to 14 Jan 2027Exhibition at Moco Museum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Expo: Fragments of BeingBG 3Oude Zijde5 Nov 2026 to 15 Jan 2027An exhibition at BG 3, listed on the University of Amsterdam calendar.
  • Document Nederland: Nieuwe EnergieRijksmuseumMuseumkwartier9 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027Exhibition at Rijksmuseum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Exhibition: Life After Love, In Search of the Militant ImageFramer FramedOost30 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027An exhibition at Framer Framed, listed on the Framer Framed calendar.
  • Tentoonstelling Willem de Kooning aan het werk in het RijksmuseumRijksmuseumMuseumkwartier20 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027Exhibition at Rijksmuseum, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Yayoi KusamaStedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and DesignMuseumkwartier11 Sept 2026 to 17 Jan 2027Exhibition at Stedelijk Museum - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Hailun Ma - HometownFoam Photography Museum AmsterdamCanal Ring6 Oct 2026 to 20 Jan 2027Exhibition at Foam Photography Museum Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Change the world, not usAllard PiersonOude Zijde7 Jul 2026 to 24 Jan 2027An exhibition at Allard Pierson, listed on the Allard Pierson calendar.
  • STRAAT CollectieSTRAAT Museum, Street art en graffiti in AmsterdamNoord10 Aug 2026 to 31 Jan 2027Exhibition at STRAAT Museum, Street art en graffiti in Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Ulrich Seidl: On Life, Love and DeathEye FilmmuseumNoord19 Sept 2026 to 31 Jan 2027An exhibition of early, little-known and newly commissioned works by Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl.
  • Andrzej Steinbach HierHuis MarseilleCanal Ring24 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
  • Adolphe de Meyer The Substance of a Venetian DreamHuis MarseilleCanal Ring24 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
  • Chez Matisse - Masterpieces from Centre PompidouH'ART MuseumPlantage3 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027An exhibition at H'ART Museum, listed on the H'ART Museum calendar.
  • Maya Inès Touam BelongingsHuis MarseilleCanal Ring24 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027An exhibition at Huis Marseille, listed on the Huis Marseille calendar.
  • 10:00Naturocenett. Melaniaweg 1Noord1 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 202710:00 to 17:00A group exhibition of more than twenty-five international artists, a collaboration with Eye Filmmuseum.
  • Nadav Kander - The Edge Of ThingsFoam Photography Museum AmsterdamCanal Ring6 Oct 2026 to 17 Feb 2027Exhibition at Foam Photography Museum Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Emily & Women of UtoptiaGallery BoomerangJordaan29 Oct 2026 to 27 Feb 2027Exhibition at Gallery Boomerang, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).
  • Materialising MemoriesOSCAMZuidoost9 Sept 2026 to 27 Feb 2027Exhibition at OSCAM, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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