The funeral for Amsterdam-based actor Peter Faber, who passed away on August 6th at the age of 82, is being held today. A public farewell at the Zonnehuis in Amsterdam-Noord will be followed by a funeral procession through the city, passing streets significant to the late actor's life.
The exhibition Binnenstebuiten, featuring artwork by children from groups 7 and 8, will open on Thursday, August 20, at the Bloemendaal town hall. The event begins at 16:00, with doors opening for visitors starting at 15:45.
A new artwork by Rosa Everts will be installed in the underpass beneath the Velsertraverse at Beverwijk station. Residents and users have until August 21 to submit name suggestions for the new tunnel connecting Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord.
The school holiday schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year in Haarlem has been released. Families and students can now plan their upcoming breaks by checking the official dates for the region.
The inaugural edition of the Haarlem Live city festival concluded after attracting an estimated 35,000 visitors. The event took place from August 12 to 16 in the historic city center of Haarlem.
Radio station KINK is introducing a new Friday schedule starting August 21. Presenters Eric Corton and Michiel Veenstra will host a joint morning show together.