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| Sat 15.12 | 22:10 |
Vintage Voudou Dance Night - Brazil Special! |
| Sun 16.12 | 20:00 |
Broos Speelt Broos & Bruis |
| Tue 18.12 | 20:00 |
Comedy Open Mic at the Mez! |
| Wed 19.12 | 20:00 |
Of Folk & Fae - The Longest Night |
| Thu 20.12 | 19:00 |
Social Dance in Mezrab with Valentin Barray & Cigogna |
| Fri 21.12 | 20:00 |
The Original Mezrab Storytelling Night |
| Sat 22.12 | 20:30 |
Los Lamalos En Dj Havana Bee |
| Sun 23.12 | 20:00 |
Intieme Nederlandse Verhalenavond! |
| Wed 26.12 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
| Thu 27.12 | 20:00 |
Club Amsterdam Klezmer - Op naar Ethiopië |
| Fri 28.12 | 20:00 |
Samizdat: Stories from the Underground |
About us
Mezrab
The house of stories
What is it we do?
Storytelling, concerts, dance 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
Contact
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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Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Welcome to the Playground
The first Wednesday every month we have “Welcome to the Playground”. A night that blends storytelling, music, spoken word and more.
Open Stage
The second and fourth Wednesday is the “Open Stage” storytelling night. 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 us an email.
Of Folk and Fay
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.
What’s Up Wednesday
On months with five Wednesdays, we bring you “What’s Up Wednesday”, a special night of stories, music and spoken word about things that matter.
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 19.12 | 20:00 |
Of Folk & Fae - The Longest Night |
| Wed 26.12 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
| Wed 02.01 | 20:00 |
Welcome to the Playground |
| Wed 09.01 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
| Wed 16.01 | 20:00 |
Of Folk & Fae |
| Wed 23.01 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
| Wed 06.02 | 20:00 |
Welcome to the Playground |
| Wed 13.02 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
| Wed 20.02 | 20:00 |
Of Folk & Fae |
| Wed 27.02 | 20:00 |
Open Stage Storytelling Night |
Thursdays
Thursdays
Thursdays are the nights for music and dance.
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).
what’s up on Thursdays
| Thu 20.12 | 19:00 |
Social Dance in Mezrab with Valentin Barray & Cigogna |
| Thu 27.12 | 20:00 |
Club Amsterdam Klezmer - Op naar Ethiopië |
Fridays
Fridays
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: The Original Mezrab Storytelling Night.
The original night where anyone gets to claim the stage and anything goes: the true, the mythical, the fabulous, the comedic. Host of the night is Michael Jäger. Your call! Bring ears to listen and/or a mouth to tell.
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.
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 21.12 | 20:00 |
The Original Mezrab Storytelling Night |
| Fri 28.12 | 20:00 |
Samizdat: Stories from the Underground |
| Fri 04.01 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Friday Storytelling: The Jester's Stew |
| Fri 11.01 | 20:00 |
My True Story |
| Fri 18.01 | 20:00 |
The Original Mezrab Storytelling Night |
| Fri 25.01 | 20:00 |
Samizdat: Stories from the Underground |
| Fri 01.02 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Friday Storytelling: The Jester's Stew |
| Fri 08.02 | 20:00 |
My True Story |
| Fri 22.02 | 20:00 |
Samizdat: Stories from the Underground |
| Fri 01.03 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Friday Storytelling: The Jester's Stew |
Saturdays
Saturdays
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 Edo Berger. Language: English.
what’s up on saturdays
| Sat 15.12 | 22:10 |
Vintage Voudou Dance Night - Brazil Special! |
| Sat 22.12 | 20:30 |
Los Lamalos En Dj Havana Bee |
| Sat 05.01 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
| Sat 02.02 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
| Sat 02.03 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
| Sat 06.04 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
| Sat 04.05 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
| Sat 01.06 | 20:00 |
Mezrab Comedy night |
Sundays
Sundays
On Sunday the Mezrab stage opens up for a variety of events:
The Sunday MEZRAB impro nights
Every first and third Sunday every month we dedicate the night to improvisation theater. Language: English.
Nederlandse Verhalenavond
The last Sunday is the comeback of the “Nederlandse Verhalenavond” – stories told in Dutch.
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.
The Sunday Assembly
Every first Sundaymorning: Lezingen, live muziek van de “Ameezingband”, comedy, ontmoeting, reflectie, stilte, vrijwilligerswerk en taart. Altijd gratis. Taal: Nederlands.
what’s up on sundays
| Sun 16.12 | 20:00 |
Broos Speelt Broos & Bruis |
| Sun 23.12 | 20:00 |
Intieme Nederlandse Verhalenavond! |
| Sun 06.01 | 20:00 |
Themeprov |
| Sun 03.02 | 20:00 |
Themeprov |
| Sun 24.02 | 20:00 |
Intieme Nederlandse Verhalenavond! |
| Sun 03.03 | 20:00 |
Themeprov |
| Sun 24.03 | 20:00 |
Intieme Nederlandse Verhalenavond! |
| Sun 07.04 | 20:00 |
Themeprov |
| Sun 05.05 | 20:00 |
Themeprov |
| Sun 26.05 | 20:00 |
Intieme Nederlandse Verhalenavond! |
Hire Venue
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 contact: info@mezrab.nl
Watch photo’s here!
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’.
8 x PAR 56 spots.
moveable backline.
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