the best WEEKEND tips for april 15, 16 & 17
Finally, I’m in L.A! It’s so lovely to take a breather after these last busy weeks. Walking into the Hollywood Hills, woah! But of course, I also want to keep you up to date about all the fun to dos in Amsterdam this weekend! Unfortunately, the sun is having a break too… But, that’s definitely not a legitimate reason to stay in! What do you think about a delicious taco during the opening weekend at Taqueria Tacobar? Or go to Ruigmarkt! Totally for free and you can treasure hunt at the many stands, participate in workshops or feast at the food trucks! But there is so much more to do in town! What? You’ll discover in this Amsterdam Weekend Guide! >> Enjoy!
PS: you can listen to the Amsterdam Weekend Guide on Amsterdam FM every Friday around 11:45!
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– Three lists to make the weekend even more fun:
>> 4 x party on Liberation Day Amsterdam 2016
>> 6 x the best yoga addresses in Amsterdam
>> 48 x best terraces in Amsterdam per neighbourhood
– Looking for delicious juices and smoothies in East? Than you have to visit Sapbar. Enjoy a lovely breakfast or a fresh juicy drink in here! :-)
– Soon, we’ll be also able to enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas in East, yay! LaLotta is almost opening its doors and therefor, we’re very happy. Because, we loooove pizza!
– We, once again, discovered a hidden gem! Go to Maison DeManis for a delicious brunch or to enjoy the best pies and cupcakes. But you can also take out these delicacies!
– Yes, finally the Taqueria Tacobar is opening its doors! Especially for this grand opening, you can get to know this lovely hotspot and their delicacies through a special ‘opening menu’. Look at their Facebook page for more info!
– You know we, as in YourLBB, like to go out for dinner but every now or then we also love to stay in and cook for family or friends! Do you also want a cosy evening at home? You have to try this ceviche. It’s a must try fish dish!
– In the mood for a craft beer? Visit Brouwerij De Prael. You find delicious beers in here and you can have a guided tour through the brewery but just don’t forget to sign up first!
– Frits in de loods is the best start of the weekend! This time, you’ll find the drinks and snacks at the warehouse of Roest. Unfortunately the pre sale tickets are sold out but you can get one at the entry!
– Pancake lovers, this event was made for you! Amsterdam Blend and Dutch Pancake are joining forces and are totally ready for a giant pancake event! Bring your recipe and friends and make your own favorite pancake. :-)
-We love these places for Friday afterwork drinks:
* Check our list with 10 Friday afterwork drinks spots in Amsterdam!
* Pllek is always a good idea for Feeling Friday.
* SoSo Lobi at Waterkant is highly recommended for summer vibes, beer and roti!
These spots just opened:
* De Sapbar
* Moco Museum
* Taqueria Tacobar
Some foodie proof lists to make your life easier :-)
* 32 x restaurants in Amsterdam you must have dinner once
* 19 nicest breakfast spots in town
* 20 healthy hotspots we love
* 47 great coffee bars in Amsterdam
* 24 cocktail bars in Amsterdam
Check the blog for more lists! >>
– Yay, the brand new Jungle Book is in the cinema! We’ve already seen it and it’s mag-ni-fi-cent! Despite, we’re not always a big fan of 3D, it’s definitely an added value for this movie.
– The newest flagship location of The Student Hotel will opens its doors on the Wibautstraat and this is celebrated with Bed Talks. A 12-hour festival that is all about inspiration and out of the box thinking. Inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-In and Ted Talks. Entrance is free!
– On Friday night, it’s the fourth edition of I AM SURF Film Festival. Be ready for the best surf movies from all around the world. Enjoy and dream away to sunny places with white beaches and the azure sea.
– Make it a cosy Friday night and go to Glow Minigolf in Powerzone. With friends or the entire family? This is fun for everyone!
– Still looking for a fun activity on Saturday? Go to BAUT Zuidas! Masterchef Michiel van der Eerde serves his Tanqueray and a special mixed bite! Yum!
– Always been dreaming of your own vegetable garden? If so, you have to go to Grow Your Own Edible Urban Garden this Sunday. This hands-on workshop teaches you all the tips and tricks for your own garden! Even how you can get started inside your house!
– Relaxing with a view! Every Sunday you can relax in one of the hot tubs on the roof terrace of the Volkshotel. Badplaats offers you the ultimate relaxation.
– Start your Saturday with a yoga session on the roof terrace of Volkshotel! Which way better than starting your day with Volksyoga?
– Looking for an inspirational Sunday? Read all about Sunday fun stuff in Amsterdam here.
– Ruigoord is organizing the freebooters market festival Ruigmarkt. Look for handmade, vintage, art and kitsch at the many stands, vans and tents. Thanks to the many food trucks and lovely music, this is the perfect day trip! :-)
– Vintage lovers can let themselves go at the new Kaufhaus on the Haarlemmerdijk. Here no messy vintage shop where you cannot find anything. Because this shop is well organised, clear and sorted on colour.
– Winter is over so it’s about time to swap your jeans and pants into fun leggings! We’re in love with the custom made leggings of Pins to Kill. Let your creativity run wild and make your own spring/summer leggings on the website!
– If the weather is bad, this is your ideal shopping address! Gelderlandplein is totally renewed and it looks so great! From an Albert Heijn to great clothing shops: you find everything under one roof!
– It’s your last chance to buy an exclusive decoration piece of The Wunderkammer during Jewels of Nature.
– Looking for nice addresses in Amsterdam West? Check this list and discover the best hotspots in the Jan Evertsenstraat!
– There are so much cool shops in Amsterdam! Check them here! >>
– Bring a visit to the brand new museum in Amsterdam. The Moco Museum focuses on Modern Contemporary Art. Andy Warhol and Banksy are the first artists to expose their work in Moco.
– If you’re a fan of the expressive movement De Amsterdams School, you have to visit Stedelijk. During the exposition Wonen in de Amsterdamse School you’ll be able to have a look at more than 500 designs of Jaap Gidding, Michel de Klerk, Piet Kramer, Hildo Krop and Marie Kuyken.
– From April 8 till June 5, you can admire the beautiful art of Roe Ethridge at Foam. In Shelter Islandhe shows you the end of a nostalgic Summer. Ethridge combines commercial photography with the fine art of photography.
– This one has to be on your to do list: the Catwalk exhibition in the Philipsvleugel of the Rijksmuseum. Rijks presents fashion of the Netherlands from 1625 to 1960. A must visit for fashion lovers!
– Have you already been to Close-Up – A New Generation of Film and Video Artists in the Netherlands at EYE Film Instituut? An exhibition featuring numerous recent film and video works and spatial installations by a new generation of filmmakers and artists in the Netherlands.
– Stadsarchief Amsterdam pronounced a new expo: Amsterdamse Parken (Amsterdam parks). All these great parks in Amsterdam, but what do people do there? Photographer Jeroen Hofman shows you. Hurry up! This weekend is your final chance to visit this expo!
– A must visit expo at Tassenmuseum Hendrikje: Street Couture. At this exhibition it’s all about mix and match: high end fashion is combined with street fashion, sports and pop culture.
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– Bring your favorite single, give him to the dj and go loose on your favorite song. From The Spice Girls to Kings of Leon, anything goes during the Singlefeestje at Melkweg!
– Also the Volkshotel is totally ready for an awesome party! Radio Noet-Noet is organizing Enlightenment at Canvas op de 7e. With Awanto3, Mim Suleiman & Radio Noet-Noet, this will be an amazing evening!
– It’s time for the well-known Radion Weekender. This party represents the best electronic beats from international and local heroes and live acts!
– DOK is giving its second opening party! This playground for young and old is totally ready for a fantastic Spring and Summer. Food, drinks, party, … it’s gonna be great! :-)
– Secretly enjoying the Sunday parties the most? Go to Rebolledo Oceanic at De School.
– Want to go clubbing this weekend? Get to know the 13 clubs in Amsterdam where you must go dancing.
– Feel like dancing but not in the mood for clubbing? On Saturday Pllek is thé place to be! DJs wil play some of the best records at dinner time and late into the night. After dinner the tables will be set aside so you can dance! See you at Beatroots!
– Up for some good weekend music? Every month we make a new playlist on Spotify! Check our playlists here >>
– Feel like clubbing this weekend? This is where you need to be: The Warehouse, De School and Radion. They have great parties every week!
