population
around 800.000
Monday
“Every Monday from 20.00 to 21.30 hrs, crea, the cultural student centre of UvA and HvA (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), organises interesting lectures by professors and lecturers. These are free for students, but please register beforehand. Doors open at 19.30 hrs.”
Tuesday
"If you like the theatre, you might want to visit the beautiful Frascati Theatre in the Nes, near Dam Square. Some of the plays presented are experimental. The Amsterdam School of the Arts (Amsterdam Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) also present their plays here."
Wednesday
“The Concertgebouw offers free lunch concerts every Wednesday at 12.30 hrs, from September to June. The concerts last thirty minutes, and vary from rehearsals by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to chamber music by young musicians.”
Thursday
“Thursday nights in Amsterdam are for students. Before having a drink somewhere, it’s fun to visit Eye. Eye film museum is a film exhibition gallery, bar and restaurant, and art-house cinema in one. The restaurant has a stunning view of the ij and the Amsterdam skyline. Have a look at www.eyefilm.nl for current films and exhibitions.”
Friday
“Every Friday between 12.30 and 13.00 hrs the Rijksmuseum offers lunch lectures for free. These lectures are given by Rijksmuseum specialists about a current topic. You can register, or just turn up on the day. Also on Friday, between 14.00 and 14.30 hrs, the museum organises a free tour with a curator, during which you learn everything about one particular painting.”
Saturday & Sunday
“You could do your weekend shopping at the biological farmers’ market near Noorderkerk. It takes place every Saturday between 09.00 and 16.00 hrs and is a firm favourite with local residents.”