MEZRAB
DEAR PEOPLE. THE NEWEST LOCKDOWN ALSO AFFECTED OUR PROGRAM SEVERELY. WE HAVE TO CANCEL all OF OUR NIGHTS TILL 25 JANUARY 2022.
upcoming events
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Please note that we want Mezrab to open up for more people. That means, you have to be either vaccinated, tested or recovered from covid.
Here you can read more.
Here you can read more.
MEZRAB
THE HOUSE OF STORIES
WHAT IS IT WE DO?
Storytelling, music and more.
OPENING TIMES
Check the agenda or join the mailinglist.
Entrance to most of our events is free, but donations are very welcome.
LANGUAGE
Unless otherwise specified, all programmes are spoken in English.
contact mezrab
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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wednesday wednesday storytelling day wednesday
open mic nights EVERY WEDNESDAY
These are the nights we are most looking forward to: where the unexpected and the spontaneous happens – we as organisers don’t know, not the host of the evening and not you, the audience.
The Wednesday nights are the open stage nights in Mezrab. It means that anyone is welcome to tell, purely on a first come first serve basis.
If you are ready for a story, of if you want to try new material, or if it’s your first time, send a message to openstage@mezrab.nl to reserve a spot.
We also leave two spots for the spontaneous.
what’s up on wednesdays
No Events
thursday thursday thursday music day
Thursdays are the nights for music and dance
THE MUSIC ROOM
Every 1st Thursday of the month the world of musicians gather at Mezrab for a unique get together. Hosted by our own musicians, 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.
concerts
On many Thursdays we have concerts with music (and musicans) from all over the world. Check out our program.
what’s up on thurdays
No Events
friday friday storytelling day
STORYTELLING EVERY FRIDAY
Friday nights is for stories in all its different shapes and sizes!
Every week we pick the world’s finest storytellers to tell true, mythical, fabulous and comedic stories. Sometimes there is music, sometimes not 
On all nights doors open at 19.00, event starts at 20.00. Entrance is free, but donations pay the rent.
All nights will be in English.
what’s up on fridays
No Events
saturday saturday
comedy, music acts
and dance
(our program during the corona period is limited)
and dance
(our program during the corona period is limited)
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.
Get your ticket here, our seating is limited.
… live music from all over the world
what’s up on saturdays
No Events
other nights music nights comedy nights storytelling nights
storytelling shows, music, dance, comedy and more…
Full Solo Storytelling Shows
Either there is a chance to see one of our own storytellers in his full professionalism, or we invite an international guest to do a full show.
Mezrab Comedy Open Mic
This is the only open mic where every single joke you’ll hear is under construction. We only have one rule here and it’s that comedians will perform strictly new material, meaning you’ll get to hear jokes they’ve never ever EVER done before! Every third Monday!
what’s up on other days
No Events
during the corona period we have to deal with certain restricitons. please contact us about rentals via: info@mezrab.nl
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
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
TEC SPEC'S
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.
SOUND
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.
DJ BOOTH
2 x Technics turntable SL-1210MK5.
2 x Pioneer CDJ 900 CD player – with USB.
1 x Pioneer DJM 700 mixer.
LIGHT
Lightmixer(s): Avolites Pearl / Showtec SM-16/2 FX.
Showtec Orbit LED RGB moving head (wash).
American DJ Pocket Pro LED moving head (spot)
Eurolite TMH6 Moving head (spot).
2 x Showtec PAR 64 LED RGB.
6 x PAR 56 LED RGB.
8 x Showtex Kanjo LED movingheads.
4 x Scans – Martin Mania SCX 500/600.
2 x Eurolite KLS-801 LED.
2 x AYRA TDC 4 LED
3 x Flower.
Discoball + spot 2 x par 64 separate ‘floors’.
ADDITIONAL STAGE FOR SMALLER EVENTS
8 x PAR 56 spots SHOWTEC LED.
moveable backline