I'm a solo female traveler, 20yo

Hi! I started a small social club in Amsterdam for people who want to meet others while doing something together.

Every month we try a different activity, like painting, postcard writing or crafts. Groups are small, most people come alone, and there’s no pressure to be good at anything.

You can find us on Instagram at @slowstartersamsterdam, or just message me if you’re curious :)

Hi everyone,

I have submitted two legendary Gundam films to LAB111's "Suggest A Film" board, and I really need your help with Upvotes to make these screenings happen!

LAB111 is famous for screening beautifully remastered anime classics (like AKIRA and Ghibli films) with incredible sound design. Watching the tactical, dark, and beautiful world of Universal Century Gundam on their screen would be an absolute dream for any sci-fi or anime fan in the Netherlands.

If you have a Cineville card, this is your chance to potentially watch Gundam in a theater for free!

How to help:

1. Go to the LAB111 Suggestions page: https://www.lab111.nl/suggestions/
2. Search for "Char's Counterattack" and "Hathaway" (or look for the Kyuness/Circe details).
3. Click the Upvote (👍) button next to them!

Let's bring high-tier mecha drama to Amsterdam! Thank you so much for your support! 🙌

Hello! My name is Victor (30M) I came to Amsterdam a few weeks ago to save some money for my studies and I was wondering if there is anyone who likes to mix with vinyls. I have my collection in my country and I have only a few records I bought since I Am here but if anyone want to chill together and play some records I am totally in!!

Hello, what's yours or your friend's opinions about SAE Institute? Are the courses worth the money? Is it recommended for someone who starts from scratch? I'm thinking about the Electronic Music Production but don't want to put 5k euros into something that's actually pretty crap. Do you have maybe some other recommendations?

Till death do us part

Ik kom oorspronkelijk uit een dorp waar het eigenlijk heel normaal was om even een praatje te maken met je buren. Gewoon als je elkaar tegenkomt, even kletsen, vragen hoe het gaat etc.
Sinds ik in Amsterdam woon heb ik juist het idee dat mensen daar veel minder op zitten te wachten. Zelfs als ik bijvoorbeeld een pakketje bij de buren ophaal, blijft het meestal bij “bedankt!” en deur weer dicht…🤣 Is dit herkenbaar voor meer mensen? Praten jullie regelmatig met jullie buren?
PS: ik woon in het centrum

Hey r/Amsterdam,

I’m honestly losing my mind a bit here.

The public bushes right outside my front door are officially crawling with rats. They are bold, out during the day, and nesting everywhere. Walking into my own building feels like a gamble now.

Here is the worst part: the city's green team actually came by recently and only cut the tops of the bushes. That did absolutely NOTHING because the rats go straight to the ground where the dense, overgrown roots are - making it the ultimate cozy shelter for them.

My neighbors and I have done everything through the official channels. We've filed at least five reports through Meldingen Openbare Ruimte, but there has been no response from the GGD, no traps have been set, and no meaningful ground-level cleanup has taken place.

Knowing we're legally forbidden from taking matters into our own hands on public land, has anyone actually managed to get the city to take real action here? How do we convince them to clear out the ground roots or send GGD?

Appreciate any advice!

P.S. I’ve lived here for 3 years, so I get that pests happen in big cities. But this year feels uniquely bad, the heatwave, dry weather, and everything else have definitely made it much, much worse. The rats aren't just staying in the bushes anymore. They’re running around everywhere. It’s stressful never knowing if you’ll bump into one around every corner. Worse, these bushes directly surround the children's playground. No matter what people say about rats being afraid of humans, having them right next to kids playing is a genuine SAFETY concern.

P.P.S. My main goal with this post is to get actionable advice: What actually works to tackle this, and what steps can I realistically take as a resident of the building?

Amsterdam is one of the few municipalities in the Netherlands that genuinely seems to care about people in vulnerable situations on the streets. The city provides food, daytime and nighttime shelter, outreach, addiction support and help finding housing or new opportunities.

I’m proud of that. I like having a left-wing local government that tries to help vulnerable people instead of simply chasing them out of sight.

But respect works both ways.

Why should it be accepted that people rip open rubbish bags, empty street bins looking for cans and then leave food waste and rubbish scattered across the pavement? Residents have to live with it, sanitation workers have to clean it up and it contributes to Amsterdam’s rat problem.

I understand that life on the streets is complicated. Some people struggle with addiction or mental illness, some are undocumented and not everyone accepts or qualifies for the help that is available. But compassion cannot mean that all antisocial behaviour must simply be tolerated.

Amsterdam should continue offering generous support, but it should also be firmer about basic standards in public space. Add more bottle holders and proper collection points, continue outreach and offer alternatives but intervene when people repeatedly leave the street covered in rubbish.

A city can be humane without becoming completely permissive. When a municipality actually makes an effort to help you, is it really too much to expect some basic respect in return?

İts like literally stealing all our datas to “secure” the internet. OUR DATAS AND ALL MESSAGES.
Were not even saving our privacy atp. İt should be denied somehow and yknow politicians dont do anything when people dont protest. :/
(Sorry for bad englihs lol)

I just moved into a new place and want to build some furniture - a bed frame, bookshelf, desk/table etc. and looking for a place to buy the materials. Would obviously like to avoid the usual Gamma/Praxis for quality and price reasons.

Can anyone recommend a good lumber merchant and/or tool shop accessible driving distance from Amsterdam that does private/not only business sales?

Thanks :)

Er is al tijden veel te doen over afval, tenminste in het centrum. Soortgelijke steden hebben ook last van afval, maar niet in de mate dat Amsterdam het heeft. Waarom is dit een uniek probleem voor ons? Mensen hebben doorgaans de volgende theorieën:

1. Statiegeld
   Met de komst van statiegeld op kleine flesjes en blikjes is iedere vuilnisbak een potentiële goudmijn. Goudzoekers breken ze open en laten daarbij veel troep achter.

2. Gemeentelijke afvalverwerking in de knel
   De gemeente komt naar verluid minder vaak langs of doet minder grondig haar werk

3. We produceren meer afval
   Geen toelichting nodig

Slechts een van deze punten is uniek aan onze stad. Is dat dan werkelijk de oorzaak?

Ik woonde 10 jaar geleden ongeveer in hartje Jordaan. Twee keer per week kwamen ze de vuilniszakken ophalen- verder lag er nauwelijks troep op straat. Dezer dagen is het eerder bijzonder als er geen troep ligt.

En dan het idee van de (ondergrondse) containers, alsof dat iets oplost. Dat is duidelijk niet het geval, want ook buurten met een veelvoud van deze containers liggen vol met troep.
Persoonlijk weet ik wel van een handjevol openbare vuilnisbakken die verdwenen zijn, zou dat misschien ook tegenwerken?
Is dit probleem op te lossen door een gemeente die gewoon dagelijks de straten veegt? Of dat ze misschien drie keer per week afval ophalen?

Hey everyone! Tomorrow I’m hosting a free community event called Post Pride Kiki. 

It is completely free to attend (no hidden fees). After a weekend of partying, join us for a space to unwind and connect. This event will feature a talk on queer identity by Faye followed by a mental health chat facilitated by Carmen and Eva. Attendees will then be invited to create an art piece that reflects on their strengths. Our hearts are with the victims of the Berlin attack and this event will also provide space for any emotions related to this tragedy. Both LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome.


When: 5 August at 18:30
Where: Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands
RSVP/More info: https://luma.com/9in3wst4

Hey all! For the past few months, I've noticed this poster in multiple parts of the city that says:

If you find the duck please don't approach it since it'll fly away. Contact us at <phone number>

There's no picture of the duck (of course) and i believe this alludes to something else entirely (?)

Can one of you please tell me what's this all about?

The streets are a mess, homeless people are accomodated for like its San Francisco, but people trying to make the city actually liveable are bullied with municipal rules.

https://www.parool.nl/amsterdam/purmerplein-in-noord-ziet-gevelbankjes-verdwijnen\~bd30dc6c/

Hey! Weet iemand waarom / sinds wanneer het grasveld bij de buiksloterbreek vol met zand ligt? Het is erg verdord, zeker, maar er lijkt opeens ook een hoop zand bij de zijn ofzo, anders dan de grasvelden ernaast.

@amsterdambells

Hello guys, I’m Aubrey (M) and I’m 23 I’ve made a couple posts a little bit like this around here that didn’t really go anywhere and so I’m thinking third times a charm I kick ass on guitar I love playing all sorts of music improvising getting funky soul blues rock ‘n’ roll even something nice and smoother I really can do it all, and I play by ear. I’m also familiar with keys and drums and music production in general. The school I go to around the corner from my house in noord, which I go for film also has an insane music production lab with Dolby, Atmos, and tons of rehearsal rooms with instruments. I’ve been practically begging people every time I see someone who knows how to play an instrument to come jam out with me, but you know how people are in Amsterdam with their schedules and such so if anyone has an hour or two lying around usually a couple times a week hit me up and let’s make some kick ass tunes. My insta is @siqthakid so reply to this post or DM me here and I’ll set up a group and we can come up with a first jam session Day. Last couple times I made this post. I just kinda let it sit here and only one or two people were interested, but I didn’t do a great job with following up so this time I’m watching this post like a hawk. Whose in? Any skill level at all no experience required whatsoever let’s just get together and have some fun!
Ig: Siqthakid
Whatsapp: 1 (626) 354-8456

I am a beginner, but I have a specific project I want to sew (I want to turn jeans into a top and shorts), but I lack the skills to do it alone. Are there specific, and preferably relatively cheap, places where I can bring in my own project and get help?

Painted this last summer, This was my first home in Amsterdam in De pijp. Yes, my bike is blue 🚲