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Wed 08.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 10.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 15.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 17.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 22.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 24.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 29.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 31.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 05.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 07.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 12.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Fri 14.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Wed 19.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special

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MEZRAB

THE HOUSE OF STORIES

WHAT IS IT WE DO?

Storytelling, concerts, dance and more.

OPENING TIMES

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Entrance to most of our events is free, but donations are very welcome.

LANGUAGE

Unless otherwise specified, all programmes are spoken in English.

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MEZRAB
VEEMKADE 576
1019BL AMSTERDAM

EMAIL:

For all general concerns | if you want to hire our venue | just to say hi: info@mezrab.nl

You need our pr guy: pr@mezrab.nl

You are a band | DJ | artist: booking@mezrab.nl

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open mic nights every tuesday
(Suspended during the corona period)
STORYTELLING OPEN STAGE
The first, second and third Tuesday are “Open Stage” storytelling nights. Anyone is welcome to tell. If you are ready for a story, of if you want to try new material, or if it’s your first time, send us an email. [mailto: openstage@mezrab.nl]
Mezzanine
Every 4th Tuesday we create a home for your mini-stories and all the in-between bits and pieces that don’t quite know where to go … a night for all the stories that usually take place during the breaks and after the show?

what’s up on tuesdays

No Events

STORYTELLING EVERY WEDNESDAY
WELCOME TO THE PLAYGROUND
The first Wednesday every month we have “Welcome to the Playground”. A night that blends Mezrab storytelling, music, spoken word and more.
MEZRAB STORYTELLING NIGHT.
The original night where anything goes: the true, the mythical, the fabulous, the comedic. Your call! Bring every second Wednesday ears to listen and/or a mouth to tell.
OF FOLK AND FAE
The stories that have been passed down through generations; fairy tales, trickster tales, tall tales, myths and legends told with a modern twist and an added sprinkling of music and food – every third Wednesday.
pearls on a string
Our new night! See what happens when we mix storytelling with a healthy dose of music and improv! – every last Wednesday.
On all nights doors open at 19.00, event starts at 20.00. Entrance is free, but donations pay the rent. All nights are in English.

what’s up on wednesdays
Wed 08.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 15.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 22.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 29.07 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 05.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 12.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 19.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special
Wed 26.08 | 20:30
 Open Mic 2020 Summer Special

Thursdays are the nights for music and dance.
(Suspended during the corona period)
THE MUSIC ROOM
Every 2nd Thursday of the month the world of musicians gather at Mezrab for a unique get together. Hosted by the musicians of The Mezrab Collective, and in participation with special guests. And the option to participate for you, the musician, as well.
BALFOLK DANCE NIGHT
Balfolk is the night where you get to dance European folk dances, under guidance of a dance instructor and a live band. Every third Thursday.
THE AMSTERDAM KLEZMER BAND
Every last Thursday we are hosting the Amsterdam Klezmer Band (with guests). (From September till March)

what’s up on thurdays

No Events

STORYTELLING EVERY FRIDAY

Friday nights is for stories in all its different shapes and sizes! All nights will be in English. Have a look at the schedule:
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: NEW STORYTELLING NIGHT: THE JESTER’S STEW.
The new Friday Night storytelling event in the Mezrab promises to be a dangerously mad one. Stories picked by the Jester of the Mezrab court Raphael Rodan. Free up your Friday for daring stories, angelic singing and a devilish surprise.
SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: MY TRUE STORY.
Once a month we dedicate the storynight to the art of the true story. Performing will be a selection of storytellers we’ve invited. Host of the night is Rod Ben Zeev.
THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: SUBCULTURE CABARET
Everything can happen on the third Friday. The Mezrab storytelling night of the unexpected. Hosted by Margo van der Linden.
FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: SAMIZDAT. STORIES FROM THE UNDERGROUND.
Samizdat is the next addition to our Friday night storytelling line up. A night of exciting and moving stories about the individual taking risks for what they believe in. Stories of revolt and revolutions, rebellion and regret. Drink up and buckle up comrade. This is going to be a wild ride. Host of the night is: Anastasis Sarakatsanos.
On all nights doors open at 19.00, event starts at 20.00. Entrance is free, but donations pay the rent.

what’s up on fridays
Fri 10.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 17.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 24.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 31.07 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 07.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 14.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 21.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)
Fri 28.08 | 20:30
 Summer Special Friday Storytelling (with MTV)

comedy, music acts and dance
(Suspended during the corona period)
Saturday is for comedy, music acts, national and international.
EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: THE MEZRAB COMEDY NIGHT.
The night where stand up meets the art of storytelling. Host and curator of the night will be Michael Jäger. Language: English.
VINTAGE VOUDOU
All night long tropical Dance, 100% on vinyl! Special guests and musical journeys around the world (every second month)
DISCO ARABESQUO
80s 90s Arabic Disco (every second month)
… and live music from all over the world

what’s up on saturdays

No Events

Other days:

Comedy Open Mic

Every third Monday we give the stage for the new generation of Comedians. This night is pure and rough, just like the Mezrab. New acts will be making their first minutes and experienced comedians can try out their brand new weird ideas. 

VERSO

A literary & arts evening that renders the literary journal in live form, featuring poets, artists, and thinkers of all kinds. Brought to you by the makers of VERSAL. Every second month.

what’s up

No Events

The hall has a floor area of approximately 10 meters wide and 17 meters deep. It is a long bar present, a PA system, light equipment and a DJ booth. The stage has a dimension of 3 x 6 meters.

The great sound quality of the new Mezrab (the former Café Pakhuis Wilhelmina) is well known.

Furthermore, there are lockers (one euro per box).

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Wifi is present.

2 beamers and 3 screens for multimedia.

Allen & Heath GL 2400 (24 channel mixing console with 4 subgroups).

4 monitors / 2 monitor groups (additional active monitor for 3rd group is present).

Rack effects include: Lexicon MX200, Composer Pro-XL, Multicom, Pro XL, EQs.

Mic’s (Shure) 8 x SM58, 3 x SM57, 5 x PG81 (condensator), 2 x kick, 2 x paired Sennheiser E 614 (condensator)

DI’s 3 x + 2 x Stereo DI (active and passive).

Stands and cords.

Drum set:
Ludwig (22″ bassdrum, 16″ stand tom, 2 x toms)
Pearl 14.5″ snare
Hi-Hat
cymbals

Additional hardware:

Guitar amps: Marshall JCM 900 / Vox AC-30.

Bass amp: Ampeg SVT 2 Pro with SVT 4×10 HLF Pro.

Electric piano (88keys) and stand.

Acoustic piano.

Acoustic Guitars.

2 x Technics turntable SL-1210MK5.

2 x Pioneer CDJ 900 CD player – with USB.

1 x Pioneer DJM 700 mixer.

Lightbox: Avolites Pearl / Showtec 16/2.

Showtec Orbit LED RGB moving head (wash).

Eurolite TMH6 Moving head (spot).

2 x Showtec PAR 64 LED RGB.

6 x PAR 56 LED RGB.

8 x Showtex Kanjo LED movingheads.

6 x Scans – Martin Mania SCX 500/600, American DJ.

2 x Eurolite KLS-801 LED.

2 x AYRA TDC 4 LED

1 x Sunstrip.

3 x Flower.

Discoball + spot 2 x par 64 separate ‘floors’.

6 x PAR 56 spots SHOWTEC LED.

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VENUE HIRE

With a capacity of 230 visitors our location is also to hire for events.

It is appropriate for concerts, parties, theme nights, expositions, film nights, presentations, private events, and even marriages. We can provide your event with a bar staff and technical support, like sound- and light engineers. The rent for the location is dependent on the time of day and on your specific needs.

Please note: Mezrab is NOT appropriate for workshops or very small events (up to 50 people).
Further: Mezrab is not free on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, due to our own storytelling and music program.

Please contact: info@mezrab.nl
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