Author: Mark

Amsterdam Zuidoost (South East) is a beautiful and diverse part of the city. During WeMakeThe.City there are various programmes that reflect the value of this district, for all ages. Check out the richly filled programme below.

Children can learn how to make their own newspaper or tv show about the people living in the neighbourhood. Themes that young people find important will be explored in a mobile studio, by means of talk shows, street interviews, green screen technique, editing and publishing through various media channels. Join in!

ZO!ZijnWij is a photography project that aims to capture the beauty and diversity of Zuidoost. Four promising, young photographers present their most captivating portraits of people living in the Bijlmer. In collaboration with young photography talents, the photographers worked on this project for a whole year. You are welcome to visit the exhibition until Friday. Please make an appointment if you want to come by on the weekend.

Kleiburg is the beer made at the Kleiklooster, a former convent in the Bijlmer area of Amsterdam. The profits from the beer sales pays for the rent – in return, the convent is open to all who wish to visit. Taste and enjoy the special beers!

Down below you find all the other programmes and activities that you can visit. 

Since centuries Amsterdam Centrum is renown for its liveliness. During WeMakeThe.City,  there will be all kinds of activities in this district which mirror this energy and reflect on it.

The late mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan, curated an exhibition from the collections of the Stadsarchief Amsterdam and Amsterdam Museum. Through this exhibition, he aimed to inspire people to engage in conversations about the future of the city. 

The rich and beautiful past of Amsterdam also knows its dark sides. You can see this during the theatre tour Sites of Memory – Changing Portraits. You’ll embark on a boat tour through different historical site, while actors, poets and musicians share stories of Amsterdam’s slave trading past. They zoom in on famous people from the 17th century, but also on the people that stayed invisible. C ome along!

WeMakeThe. City also take s a look at the area development in the city center. Join the area meetups and gain insights into the urban developments that await this borough. The Universiteitskwartier (University Quarters) will develop thoroughly, aiming at social, economical and ecological progress. 

There are many other things to do. See the list below and learn more about the city center of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Nieuw-West has a long history. Sloten for example already existed as a city in 1063. Since two decennia, there have been a lot of investments in the district. This results in a growing popularity, wonderful sustainable developments and involved residents. Come to visit the Buurtmakersfestival (Neighbourhood Makers Festival) at The Beach, a hub for Sustainable Design, where local residents, designers and makers come together. In New Metropolis, a dependance of Pakhuis de Zwijger, it’s all about connecting local residents and organisations. Check out their interesting programme and exhibitions.

There is much more to do. Check out the programmes and details below and come visit!

There is so much to do during WeMakeThe.City. But which events should not be missed as student or recently graduated?

You might be interested in visiting the exhibition at Amsterdam Museum, curated by the late mayor Eberhard van der Laan before his recent death. He intended the exhibition – and the objects that he selected – to be a conversation-starter about the future of Amsterdam.

Don’t miss the Opening Night of the first edition of our festival. We invited international speakers and change makers like the UK author Kate Raworth. Raworth gained notoriety with her recent book and unusual approach to the economy:  The Donought Economy. Students get a special discount of 50%.

During FuckUp Nights, four guests talk on their professional ‘fuckups’. FuckUp Nights Amsterdam is an event celebrating failure as part of any road to success. Be inspired by this empowering event. 

WeMakeThe. City is more than all work and no play. How about a party! Pass by ROEF Festival on Friday for the best views of the city. On Saturday, De Ceuvel is hosting a party celebrating their 4th anniversary with open galleries and music that plays on long after the sun sets. On Sunday you can enjoy music, culture and food during Sunday Sounds in the idyllic garden of the Tolhuistuin.

Image: IamKAT courtesy of ROEF Festival

Amsterdam-Noord has many different sides and you can see that its history is still present. The activities below give you can get a taste of some of the things you can do, build and experience in this district. An interesting fact: in the 17th century the Tolhuishuistuin was a place to pay the toll. Now it is a place that generates more value than it costs. Pass by for the Sunday Sounds and take a gander through the exhibition TransTaalKinderen. But don’t get stuck here! Noord is a neighbourhood that develops quickly and has a lot offer: join the Living Lab North Tour, where guides show you all the amazing developments and beautiful sights.

The Zuidas is one of the key locations during WeMakeThe.City Festival. The business district is open to visitors during the week and in the weekend. Marvel at architecture, art and listen to discussions on the innovations that circularity ignites. Participate in the Architecture Route organised by Arcam, admire all the amazing public art during the art route GET LOST hosted by Pay Attention Please!, learn everything about metro station Zuid of the Noord/Zuidlijn and visit the rich programme on circularity at the Circl Pavilion.