In the official Dutch immigration lingo, “foreigner” is translated as “vreemdeling” which literally means “stranger” But what is so strange about someone who is not from here?

In this small exhibition on the walls of Testtafel, Turkish artist Cenk Güngör is displaying his observations of a “normaal” way of living in Amsterdam through his riso-printed cartoons and illustrated wall pieces. His character ‘Garip the dog’ is in the center of these visual stories, representing any foreigner in Amsterdam. Whether fully integrated or completely baffled by ordinary things. Expect to see a pinch of cynicism and satire, yet don’t take anything personal.

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Event source:
https://www.de-sering.org/event-details/exhibition-doe-normaal-things-are-already-strange-enough

Exhibition

Culture

Cultural

🎨 Cultural

De Sering

EXHIBITION: DOE NORMAAL, things are already strange enough

A monthly evening for artists to showcase their work to our friendly crowd.

Whether it be a song, poetry, prose or a tune or two on an acoustic guitar you’re welcome to take the stage here.

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/xVwX9W18HLkUuJWY7

For the upcoming date, if sign-ups are full come along to watch and ask about joining next time!

Let us know what you will be performing, what equipment you have and what you may need.

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Event source:
https://www.de-sering.org/event-details/de-sering-open-mic-night-2024-08-05-20-30

Performances

🪩 Party

De Sering Open Mic Night

Come join us for a fun and interactive event where you'll learn how to make delicious Nepali momos from scratch. Asha will guide you through the process, from preparing the dough to crafting the perfect dumplings. Get ready to get your hands dirty and your taste buds satisfied! Whether you're a momo enthusiast or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to expand their culinary skills and try something new. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Nepali cooking. Sign up now and get ready to impress your friends and family with your momo-making skills!

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Event source:
https://www.de-sering.org/event-details/momo-monday-nepali-momo-workshop-2024-08-12-12-00

Food

Workshops

Momo Monday - Nepali Momo Workshop

Come join us for a flavorful evening where we will be serving up a delicious Nepali feast! Indulge in traditional dishes bursting with spices and unique flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Nepal. Asha will be preparing a variety of mouth-watering dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the true essence of Nepali cuisine in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Grab your friends and family for a memorable dining experience!  

Dinner Menu 

Starter 
Alu salad, golveda achar, sadeko lasoon, badam-bhatmas, furandana and buff choila (veg alternative maseura choila) with flavorful lemon juice  

Nepali Thali 
4 kinds of tarkari with daal, bhat, papad and achar  

Dessert 
Kheer, dahi and sweet black tea

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Event source:
https://www.de-sering.org/event-details/authentic-nepali-dinner-2024-08-12-18-30

Authentic Nepali Dinner

It’s time to challenge the 'normaal' because what is really normal in today’s world? 

Cenk’s exhibition “Doe Normaal” on the walls of TestTafel (see here: https://www.de-sering.org/nl/event-details/exhibition-doe-normaal-things-are-already-strange-enough) is ending… but really it marks the beginning of something big. Bigger than the art or the artist, the inception of a new community. The ‘Doe Normaal’ collective will bridge the worlds of all sorts of people from different cultures and creative fields, with the goal of creating a space for anyone who is a stranger in this city. Together we will forge a sense of connection and belonging in the greater Amsterdam creative community. 

For the first and launching edition of Doe Normaal, we’re bringing together the visual arts and hypnotising music to get those hips moving. Expect videography & motion installations, fast & funky beats, hard breaks, sexy techno and an increasingly steamy dance floor. Get your sleep because you’re going to go to bed late. 

If you attend, the only expectation is that you “doe normaal”...and what is more ‘normaal’ than coming as you are, no matter how you identify and describe yourself.

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Event source:
https://www.de-sering.org/event-details/doe-normaal-a-gathering-for-a-night-of-audiovisual-entertainment

Party

🍿 Chill

Doe Normaal: A Gathering for a Night of Audiovisual Entertainment

Ticket

Nightlife

Amsterdam Techno Sessions is a weekly Techno event, held every Thursday, in Amsterdam. Every week, local and international artists are invited to showcase their work and personal definitions of Techno. This Thursday, 21st of December 2023, we are back to John Doe for our weekly Techno instalment. And for this one, we invited the Dutch DJ C@p to headline the night. Followed by Marco Ramos. Join us at John Doe from 23:00 until 04:00. Tickets are now available. After spending many years submerged in Europe's underground party circuit, it seemed a natural progression for C@P to start mixing tracks and producing music of her own. As her alias suggests, her musical moods can be unpredictable and traverse many sounds. Even though she is a fairly new addition to the industry she has played at venues and private events both locally in the Netherlands as well as throughout Europe. Founder of the infamous CraCK sessions - an 'Invite-only' party series held in mystery locations in and around the Dutch capital - the CraCK sessions showcase an array of talent playing all things House and Techno (and everything in between) to an intimate audience of die-hard party animals. At the moment C@P is focusing on Burner events like the monthly BurningPub, and is taking time to grow into production while also learning how to play the violin.

Line-up: Marco Ramos,Capricious

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Event source:
https://ra.co/events/1824718

De Sering

EXHIBITION: DOE NORMAAL, things are already strange enough

De Sering Open Mic Night

Momo Monday - Nepali Momo Workshop

Authentic Nepali Dinner

Doe Normaal: A Gathering for a Night of Audiovisual Entertainment

Amsterdam Techno Sessions w/ C@p and Marco Ramos