Huis de Pinto is a literary and cultural meeting place in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood has a varied November programme. From French chansons to stories about Amsterdam: come along and discover this special venue.
- 4 November, 19:30 – Alzheimer Café
About how surroundings affect the wellbeing of people with dementia. Free; no registration required. - 5 November, 20:30 – Miracle in Milan
Vittorio De Sica’s film classic about community and imagination. English subtitles. €3. - 8 November, 11:00 – Young Talent Coffee Concert
Duo Vimári performs on violin and marimba. Includes coffee and a croissant. €7. - 8 November, 15:00 – The Wild City
Former city ecologist Geert Timmermans discusses making room for nature in Amsterdam. €7. - 9 November, 19:30 – Pintotonics n+1
Improvisation with Oscar Jan Hoogland, Michael Foster and dancer REONA. €10. - From 11 November, 20:00 – Architecture and Urban Planning Course
Eight Wednesday evenings exploring Amsterdam’s development with Walther Schoonenberg. - 12 November, 20:00 – Carolijn Visser on Broers
A family history offering a window onto the post-war Netherlands. €7. - 13 November, 20:00 – Tangata Quartet
Argentinian tango, followed by a tango salon with DJ El Chino. €7. - 15 November, 16:00 – Music Matinee with Isa Bornau
French chansons and original songs, accompanied on piano and guitar. €7. - 19 November, 20:00 – Op stand aan de Dam
Koen Kleijn explores Amsterdam’s private members’ clubs and their history. €7. - 22 November, 14:00 – Madame Bovary Reading Afternoon
Readings in French and Dutch, piano music and a discussion about the new translation. €7. - 26 November, 20:00 – Tot hier en niet verder
A documentary about residents’ resistance in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood during the 1970s. €7. - 28 November – Book Market and Simultaneous Chess Exhibition
Browse books from 11:00 or challenge Arlette van Weersel at chess from 13:00. Both free; advance registration required for chess.
Also on display: the exhibition Chinese Calligraphy in the Nieuwmarkt Neighbourhood opens on 8 November. On 21 November at 16:00, Yan Zhou will discuss her research, with Chinese snacks served. The workshop beforehand is sold out.
📍 Sint Antoniesbreestraat 69, Amsterdam
Concessionary rates apply to many activities, and Friends receive free admission.