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  2. Smut slam: Spring fever

    De Nieuwe Anita, Frederik Hendrikstraat 111, Amsterdam

    Smut slam: Spring fever

    De Nieuwe Anita, Frederik Hendrikstraat 111, Amsterdam

    Can you feel it? Spring fever? The vital energy returning to trees making them sprout, pigeons courting each other and need getting ready to pollinate. This month we want to hear your sexy stories about spring. Did you meet a stranger in the park? Try on a slinky new outfit? Come share your story and you might win one of our amazing prizes! Slam starts at 8pm on Wednesday 25 March at

  4. Rituals of becoming

    By Unwanted words @ Ruigoord, Ruigoord 76, Amsterdam

    Rituals of becoming

    By Unwanted words @ Ruigoord, Ruigoord 76, Amsterdam

    BABE… this is not just a poetry stage. This is a full-on queer awakening 💅🔥

    This is the first time Kaleido & Unwanted words project are teaming up to serve you a 2.5-hour ritual of Becoming at Vurige Tongen festival! Think transformation, shedding skins, stepping into your power, and a whole lot of collective magic 🧙🏽‍♀️🌈

    Our performers aren’t just reading… they’re arriving.
    Raw. Tender. Unapologetic. Electric.
    Expect vulnerability, presence, and the kind of energy that changes you 💫

    This is your invitation to witness, feel, and maybe even become a little more yourself.

    Come join the ritual! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

  5. Queer poetry night

    By Unwanted words @ Pakhuis de zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam

    Queer poetry night

    By Unwanted words @ Pakhuis de zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam

    The Unwanted Words Project is thrilled to celebrate spoken word poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music, with our popular open mic series, Queer Poetry Night, at Pakhuis De Zwijger – Amsterdam’s independent cultural center. Organic, joyous and spontaneous, this event, produced and hosted by Tuaca Kelly, draws professional, amateur and first-time performers from far and wide. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with powerful words, heartfelt expressions and a vibrant celebration of real human voices!

    Queer Poetry Nights are free, community-centered open mic events for LGBTQIA+ poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and performers. Expect poetry, spoken word, and the occasional surprise in a safer space where authenticity and respect come first.

    📝 Want to perform?
    Open mic sign-ups open shortly before each event. Registration links will be shared via our website and social media. Spots are limited, so sign up early.

  1. June (1)

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  2. Queer poetry night

    By Unwanted words @ Pakhuis de zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam

    Queer poetry night

    By Unwanted words @ Pakhuis de zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam

    The Unwanted Words Project is thrilled to celebrate spoken word poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music, with our popular open mic series, Queer Poetry Night, at Pakhuis De Zwijger – Amsterdam’s independent cultural center. Organic, joyous and spontaneous, this event, produced and hosted by Tuaca Kelly, draws professional, amateur and first-time performers from far and wide. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with powerful words, heartfelt expressions and a vibrant celebration of real human voices!

    Queer Poetry Nights are free, community-centered open mic events for LGBTQIA+ poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and performers. Expect poetry, spoken word, and the occasional surprise in a safer space where authenticity and respect come first.

    📝 Want to perform?
    Open mic sign-ups open shortly before each event. Registration links will be shared via our website and social media. Spots are limited, so sign up early.

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  2. Trans podium

    Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam

    Trans podium

    Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam

    Deze zomer keert Trans Podium terug naar Paradiso. Tijdens deze avond krijgen transgender personen de kans om hun stem letterlijk en figuurlijk te laten horen op het podium. Zoals eerdere edities lieten zien, kun je een veelzijdige avond verwachten met optredens van deelnemers die hun talent delen: van zang en spoken word tot instrumentale muziek en andere vormen van performance. Er is ruimte voor expressie, zichtbaarheid en het vieren van stemgeluid in al zijn vormen.

    De avond vindt plaats midden in Amsterdam Pride, wanneer lhbtiq+ organisaties in de stad een maand lang activiteiten organiseren rondom zichtbaarheid, gemeenschap en de vrijheid om jezelf te zijn. Dit jaar krijgt die periode een extra lading: voor het eerst komt ook WorldPride naar Amsterdam, ter ere van het feit dat het 25 jaar geleden is dat hier het eerste huwelijk tussen mensen van hetzelfde geslacht werd voltrokken.

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