Tuesday October 13, 2026
Good morning, The Hague. Today: the Eneco Tour opens with a free cycling festival and evening prologue, a statue of Spinoza is unveiled at Madurodam, and Melinda Meijs introduces Human Traffic at Filmhuis Den Haag.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 20°C / 67°F (3° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 14°C / 57°F · 29% chance of rain · wind SW 31 km/h (17 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Mostly fine, a shower is possible.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 08:03 · Sunset 18:53 · Waxing Crescent · Moonrise 11:42 · Golden hour 18:23 to 18:53
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 31) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,135 (+0.4%) · S&P 500 7,808 (-0.0%) · €1 = $1.12 · $1 = €0.89
Tasja Tomassen's life spans war, migration and barbering: Tasja Tomassen has worked as a men’s hairdresser in The Hague since she was 15. Her parents met in a Berlin forced-labour camp during the Second World War.
The Hague's shop permit scheme draws interest from other cities and Luxembourg: The requirement is designed to keep dishonest operators out of shopping streets. It has also drawn attention beyond the Netherlands, including in Luxembourg.
Calm returns to Hague streets after 50 euro parking rate eased: The flat 50 euro day rate in 22 streets has given way to charges that rise with time. Short stops start at 7 euro and average payments have fallen to about 15 euro.
Free coffee and tompouce for people with dementia at The Hague Hema from 3 November: The monthly gatherings begin on 3 November and are for people with dementia and their loved ones. Alzheimer Haaglanden volunteers will attend, with conversation cards on the tables.
Spinoza statue unveiled at Madurodam in The Hague: Madurodam Spinoza Day also featured lectures and the launch of an activity book for school pupils. Spinoza lived and worked in The Hague after leaving Amsterdam in 1661.
Rinus Jenezon says Scheveningen club dismissed him: Rinus Jenezon says SVV Scheveningen ended his volunteer role by letter after six decades at the football club. Its chair disputes his account, while the secretary says several roles ended for budget reasons.
Cumbia from Medellín with Los Cumbia Stars at PAARD: An eight-piece from Colombia on the Discos Fuentes label, led by singer Cristina Escamilla, with two Grammy-nominated albums behind them. 13 October, 19:30, PAARD, Kleine Zaal. WORLD / FOLK
Queen Must Go On plays the hits in Rijswijk: A Dutch tribute band works through Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody To Love and the rest in a close-up theatre setup, no Dutch needed. 13 October, 20:00, Rijswijkse Schouwburg. POP / ROCK
Oye Salsa offers free Latin dance lessons for older adults: Try salsa, bachata and merengue without prior experience; participants can dance solo or with partners, who switch during the lesson. 13 October, 10:00, Amare Studio, Amare. WORLD / FOLK
KC Jazz teachers' concert, free in Amare's Studio 1, booking required: The musicians who train the next generation of jazz players perform themselves, an hour long, free but you must register first. 13 October, 19:00, Amare Studio, Amare. JAZZ / BLUES
Eneco Tour begins with a free cycling festival and evening prologue: For the first time, women race alongside men, alternating starts in a 3.1-kilometre prologue amid cycling activities, music and food trucks. 13 October, 16:00 - 21:30, Sportcampus Zuiderpark en Zuiderpark. SPORTS
Akira's 4K restoration, with English subtitles: Katsuhiro Otomo's 124-minute anime is screened in Japanese with English subtitles, as part of the Late Night: Anime series. 13 October, 21:45, Filmhuis Den Haag: Studio B. FILM
Human Traffic introduced by Melinda Meijs at Filmhuis Den Haag: The ninety-nine-minute cult rave film screens in English, preceded by context from the creator of Ode aan de Gabber. 13 October, 21:00, Filmhuis Den Haag: Studio B. FILM
Dutch colonial traces explored in Spiegelbeeld: An exhibition examining traces of the Dutch colonial past, on view from October 2026 through March 2027. 13 October, 11:00, Museum Sophiahof - from the Indies to today. ART / MUSEUMS
Birthland: Femmy Otten's sculptures, drawings and new work: Otten combines wood and marble sculptures, drawings and new work, exploring love, motherhood, sexuality and vulnerability. 13 October, 10:00, Museum Beelden aan Zee. ART / MUSEUMS
Champions League on the big screen at Hoender en hop, free: Free to walk in and watch on a big screen, tables bookable ahead, and the whole Grote Markt goes 18-plus from 22:00. 13 October, Hoender en Hop. SPORTS
Play your own songs at the free Haagse Open Mic: Songwriters, poets, producers and instrumentalists bring their own material, entry costs nothing and anyone who performs gets their first drink free. 13 October, 19:00, Amare Studio, Amare. COMEDY
Explore the Dutch Senate's history on a guided tour: A ProDemos guide explains the Senate's role, history and building; tours are in Dutch, with English available on request. 13 October, 11:30, Eerste Kamer (tijdelijke locatie). TOUR
Focaccia and dinner at Macchè, three hours with an Italian baker: You mix the dough yourself, drink a Spritz while it rises, then eat the results, and the recipe goes home with you. 13 October, 18:00, Macchè. TASTING
Still-life photography on your phone at Kopi Sama Sama: Instructor Ruud van den Houte shows how to arrange objects and shoot them with the phone in your pocket, materials included. 13 October, Museum Sophiahof - from the Indies to today. WORKSHOP
Sing with the Gospel Party Choir Project, free, no experience needed: Second of three free rehearsals under conductor Clifton Grep, building American gospel songs towards a performance in the Abdijkerk on 4 November. 13 October, 19:00, Bibliotheek Nieuw Waldeck. CLASS
Free meal, then old clothes remade at Urban Upcycling Club: Open to anyone between 16 and 27 with no sewing experience needed, a free meal first and then repairs, alterations and remakes. 13 October, 17:00, ROC De Meppel. GAMES / HOBBIES
Tuesday morning reading discussions at English Bookclub 3: Adult readers gather every six weeks on the ANWB grounds to talk through a shared English novel. 13 October, 11:00, Library Benoordenhout. GAMES / HOBBIES
Cooked dinner and a game show at Global Games: Hotelschool students cook for an international student crowd, then run a game show, so the talking starts without you having to force it. 13 October, 18:00 - 22:00, Voedsellokaal De Gymzaal. SOCIAL / DRINKS
Collaborative painting at The Entrepreneur Canvas Experience: Founders swap easels, paint, and brainstorm practical startup concepts together over drinks without needing prior artistic ability. 13 October, 17:30 - 20:00, MAKE-IN-SPACE : Creatieve workshops/events. WORKSHOP / TRAINING
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Last Seen (Apple TV), The Conjuring (Netflix), I Swear (HBO Max), Mermaid Beach (Prime Video)
New on the big screen: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now showing at 4 cinemas, and Het Vergeten Eiland at 3 cinemas. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A post asking where to buy large quantities of pre-cut hot dog buns; replies recommended wholesale suppliers like Makro and Sligro.
Today's supermarket deals: XXL breaded pork cutlet (2 for €4.99) from Jumbo, Heineken, Brand or Birra Moretti pilsner (25% off) from Jumbo.
Did you know? Architect H.P. Berlage was so fond of the number 11 while designing Kunstmuseum Den Haag that its four million bricks each measure 5.5 by 22 by 11 centimetres.
192 years ago today: On October 13th, 1834, preacher Hendrik de Cock led his Ulrum congregation to break from the national Dutch Reformed Church, sparking the nationwide "Afscheiding" movement.
Looking ahead – next week
The bigger things coming up in The Hague over the next seven days.
• Kauwen & Bouwen Festival · Saturday 17 October
• Festival De Betovering · Wednesday 21 October to Friday 23 October, Theater De Regentes
• Neuzelbeurs · Saturday 17 October to Sunday 18 October, De Broodfabriek
• Boerenmarkt · Wednesday 14 October
• Circus UP at Zuiderpark · Friday 16 October
In tomorrow’s edition: Venduehuis Den Haag auctions choreographer Hans van Manen's art collection, Reading the City comes to the Centrale Bibliotheek, and NOORD Zingt! sings through October.
Have a great Tuesday.
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