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FRI 03
Drinks and Comedy
Kick off the weekend with Friday drinks and a good laugh at Boom Chicago. Be warned: your laughing muscles and jaws may hurt at the end of the fast-paced, interactive comedy show! 
THU 09
Salsa and a Corona
Ever wanted to try Salsa dancing? This is your chance: a free try-out lesson for total beginners! Afterwards, you can relax with a beer or Margarita. Or may be have one, before the class...
TUE 14
Tuesday Bowling
Are you up for a ball?
FRI 24
September Expat Drinks
Meet other internationals and socialize over a glass of wine or whatever you please.... This evening welcomes members and non-members. Proceedings of the event are put in the Cosmo Polite Fund.
FRI 01
Comedy Eve
EasyLaughs is a no-fuzz 'underground' improv comedy group in Amsterdam. Their shows are highly interactive and informal. Do pop in for a relaxed and entertaining evening.
TUE 12
Eat, Pray, Love
For the ladies who loved reading Eat, Pray, Love: the book has come to life with Julia Roberts in the leading role. Let's watch it together and dwell away in Italy, India and Indonesia!
FRI 15
October Expat Drinks
Meet other internationals over a glass of wine. This event welcomes members and non-members, as long as you are social, we're happy to have you amongst us!
WED 27
Bowling Eve
For almost a year, we have come together for Fred Flintstone Bowling evenings; join us if you are up for a ball.

Amsterdam August 2010

Aug 03, 2010 | 0 replies | Leave a reply
August in Amsterdam is the right place to be this year with loads of cultural festivities not to be missed. Of course, also check out the Cosmo Polite social agenda for meeting other internationals in Amsterdam.

Gay Pride 5-8 August
Gay Pride Amsterdam is one of the best and most fun prides in the world - for anyone regardless of your sexuality. Amsterdam will have street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday.
Source & more info: website Amsterdam Gay Pride

De Parade 6 - 22 August
The Parade is a travelling festival that brings a asplash of culture to several the Netherlands. There will be theatre acts (mostly in Dutch), dance performances, 55 well-known musicians, young film makers and old talents.
Source, photo & more info: website De Parade

Grachtenfestival 14-22 August.
The Amsterdam Grachtenfestival is the annual festival of (classical) music performances at special locations in the Amsterdam city centre. These locations stand out because of special or monumental architecture and cultural and historical significance. Each year, the festival marks the opening of the classical music season.
Source & more info: website Grachtenfestival



SAIL 2010 19 - 23 August
SAIL's main attraction will be the impressive fleet of Tall Ships, sailing heritage craft, modern ships, naval ships and replicas. In addition to this, every day there will be a varying programme of all kinds of cultural and sports activities. The theme of SAIL 2010 is ‘a nautical encounter between the past, present and future’.
Source, photo & more info: website SAIL 2010

Restaurant Week 23 - 29 August
Enjoy a 3-course dinner at many great restaurants in Amsteram for only E25pp. Reserve now before all the seats are booked. A 3-course lunch is E20. Check out which restaurants are participating.
Source & more info: website Restaurant Week

De Uitmarkt 27 -29 August
The Uitmarkt is the national opening of the cultural season and the largest cultural festival in the Netherlands. In theatres and museums and at surprising venues all over the city centre you will be able to enjoy performances, for example in the Amsterdam Hermitage. The three main stages will be on Museum Square, Leidse Square en in the Vondelpark.
Source & more info: De Uitmarkt on the website I Amsterdam
 

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