During the CONNECT Summer Showcase, participants, artists, and makers from the CONNECT community share what they have been working on over the past few months. We start at 17:00 with a special Community Dinner on the rooftop terrace, in collaboration with A Beautiful Mess (€7.50). Reserve your spot at the table here (full = full). […]
During Refugee Welcome Week 2026, A Beautiful Mess hosts Welcome to the AZC, a theater performance that invites audiences to reflect on the realities, challenges, and human stories behind life in asylum reception centers. At a time when AZCs are once again at the center of public debate in the Netherlands, this performance offers a […]
We are back with a new edition of Connection Café, a warm meeting place where newcomers and residents can really get to know each other. This evening is all about meeting, sharing stories, enjoying music and tasting authentic food. Connection Café gives the stage to musicians, performers and creatives from different cultures, who share with […]
We’re back with a special edition of Connection Café, this time celebrating Father’s Day. A welcoming space where newcomers and longtime residents come together to connect, share stories, and reflect on fatherhood in all its forms. This evening is all about connection, family, and shared experiences. Expect inspiring music, personal storytelling, and open conversations about […]
Join us for the final edition of our monthly Connection Café, where people come together to connect through conversation, food, music, and dance. Enjoy an evening of meaningful encounters, inspiring conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere. Meet new people, share experiences, taste delicious food, and enjoy music and dancing with members of our diverse community. Whether […]
After one and a half years of unforgettable artists, stories, and a café filled with sounds from around the world, Folk Sessions XL brings together an evening of traditional music, global flavors, and community. Program 18:00 – DinnerEnjoy a shared meal inspired by cuisines from around the world. 19:30 – Live Music, Workshops & DancingAn […]
Storywise is a storytelling night where experienced professionals tell the one thing they’ve learned, through a seven-minute story. Storywise is back! With an amazing lineup 😎Six speakers who have spent decades managing teams will each share a seven-minute story about the one thing they’ve learned from their experiences. This is Storywise. It’s by sharing those […]
Join us for a game and cocktail night on Friday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. at A Beautiful Mess Amsterdam. We’ll have Monopoly, foosball, table tennis, and lots of board and card games. Free admission! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and play a few games together
Celebrate trans voices through live music, spoken word, and open mic performances at A Beautiful Mess during WorldPride 2026. Celebrate TransJoy through music, art, storytelling, and community.Join TransAmsterdam and A Beautiful Mess for TransVoices @ WorldPride Amsterdam 2026—an inspiring international community event celebrating trans and non-binary people through live performances, spoken word, art, meaningful conversations, […]
Join us for a special open house where LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers, local community members, and allies come together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a welcoming afternoon. Expect a delicious dinner, great music from our DJ, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people. Your dinner ticket, priced at 18.50 euros, helps provide a newcomer with […]
Friday is your night. Every week, we serve cocktails for 9 euros, with music, games, and a communal table where everyone can join in. Come by with friends, coworkers, or just on your own. You’ll never feel like a stranger here for long. At A Beautiful Mess, different worlds come together around the table. On […]
Friday is your night. Every week, we serve cocktails for 9 euros, with music, games, and a communal table where everyone can join in. Come by with friends, coworkers, or just on your own. You’ll never feel like a stranger here for long. At A Beautiful Mess, different worlds come together around the table. On […]
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