Week of Events
Cinema
Every Tuesday, refugees can go to the movies through Welkom in Utrecht at the Louis Hartlooper Complex, Slachtstraat Filmtheater and Springhaver Theater. Every week there is a changing selection of films at different times.
Monday, July 28, 2025
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July 28, 2025 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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July 28, 2025 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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July 28, 2025 -Women cafe Star Lodge
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July 28, 2025 -Mother language cafe Star Lodge
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July 28, 2025 -Wool workshop De Buitenkamer
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July 28, 2025 -Kids’ activity Pahud
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July 28, 2025 -Dancing voor vrouwen
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July 28, 2025 -Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
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July 28, 2025 -Language cafe De Bierkantine
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July 28, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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July 28, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Women cafe Star Lodge
Monday between 11 and 1 o'clock is all about the women of Star Lodge. We meet each other and do activities together.
Mother language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language. This language cafe is specifically for (single) mothers who do not have access to a babysitter. There are volunteers who look after the kids during the language cafe.
Wool workshop De Buitenkamer
You are welcome to visit the wool workshop. Here wool is washed, dyed and spun. With this you make a work of art, for example a wall or rug. It is close to azc Star Lodge and Ukraine shelters on Herculesplein and in the Provinciehuis.
Kids’ activity Pahud
Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá'í community.
Dancing voor vrouwen
Every week another dance workshop, so every week you can learn a new dance. The workshop is especially for women, in the Wilde Westen close to the AZC Joseph Haydnlaan.
Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
Everybody is welcome to come and have dinner with azc residents and neighborhood residents on Monday nights at Pahud, organized by Buurtmaaltijden.
Language cafe De Bierkantine
Would you like to practice Dutch with a volunteer? That's possible during WelnU's Language Cafe at De Bierkantine. Note: there might be a waiting list.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafe, Ukrainian residents of the shelter at Herculesplein get support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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July 29, 2025 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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July 29, 2025 -Drink coffee and practice Dutch
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July 29, 2025 -Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
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July 29, 2025 -English Clas
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July 29, 2025 -Drink coffee and practice Dutch
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July 29, 2025 -Coffee time Europalaan
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July 29, 2025 -U on Board
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July 29, 2025 -Kids club Koploperstraat
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July 29, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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July 29, 2025 -English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Drink coffee and practice Dutch
In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.
Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
Bob teaches Dutch class to beginners in Huis van Vrede. Note: there might be a waiting list.
English Clas
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
Drink coffee and practice Dutch
In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday and Thursday we meet up with women living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
U on Board
Every week students from U on Board come to azc Joseph Haydnlaan as well as emergency shelter Europalaan to longboard, skate, play soccer, draw, do crafts and much more! For children between the ages of 5 and 13.
Kids club Koploperstraat
Every Tuesday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living at the Ukrainian refugee shelter on Koploper Street.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Every Tuesday we host a conversation club to practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians interact with volunteers on various topics to learn to speak English better.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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July 30, 2025 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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July 30, 2025 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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July 30, 2025 -English Clas
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July 30, 2025 -Sewing workshop at Het Wilde Westen
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July 30, 2025 -Language cafe Europalaan
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July 30, 2025 -Wool workshop De Buitenkamer
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July 30, 2025 -Computer class Joseph Haydnlaan
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July 30, 2025 -Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
English Clas
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
Sewing workshop at Het Wilde Westen
At Het Wilde Westen, the sewing studio is open weekly. It's not a class, but under Yink's guidance you can work on your own with the fabric and sewing machines available! So if you would like to make something, come by on Wednesdays at Het Wilde Westen.
Language cafe Europalaan
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Europalaan emergency shelter (Kanaleneiland) learn the Dutch language.
Wool workshop De Buitenkamer
You are welcome to visit the wool workshop. Here wool is washed, dyed and spun. With this you make a work of art, for example a wall or rug. It is close to azc Star Lodge and Ukraine shelters on Herculesplein and in the Provinciehuis.
Computer class Joseph Haydnlaan
Do you want to learn basic skills for using a computer? Then this computer lesson is great for you.
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
Do you want to practice your Dutch skills together with a Dutch-speaking volunteer? You can with the PKN Language Café! Note: there might be a waiting list.
Or would you like to help out as a volunteer and support somebody by learning the Dutch language? We're looking for you!
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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July 31, 2025 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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July 31, 2025 -Handicraft hour
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July 31, 2025 -Time for women Pahud
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July 31, 2025 -Playing sports (adults)
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July 31, 2025 -Dutch Conversation Club for Arabic speakers
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July 31, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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July 31, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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July 31, 2025 -Musicaz music night Joseph Haydnlaan
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Handicraft hour
Every Thursday we meet up with the women living at the emergency shelter at Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Time for women Pahud
The Living Room Pahud is there on Thursdays between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. especially for women. Then there is, for example, dancing, painting or making something delicious. Feel welcome, even if you just want to have a chat or come to listen to music.
Playing sports (adults)
Playing sports together outdoors on the lawn next to azc Pahud (Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61).
Dutch Conversation Club for Arabic speakers
Together with volunteers you practice the Dutch language. This is especially organized for Arabic speaking residents of Star Lodge. Every week another theme is discussed in conversation.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafe, Ukrainian residents of the shelter at Herculesplein get support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Musicaz music night Joseph Haydnlaan
Music-filled with evening with the musicians of Musicaz and residents of azc Joseph Haydnlaan. Let's make music together!
Friday, August 1, 2025
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August 1, 2025 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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August 1, 2025 -Sewing workshop Star Lodge
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August 1, 2025 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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August 1, 2025 -Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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August 1, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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August 1, 2025 -Kids hours HerculesHoek
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August 1, 2025 -U on Board
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August 1, 2025 -Movie afternoon pahud
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August 1, 2025 -Kids club Kanaalweg
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August 1, 2025 -Repetition choir Ptaha
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August 1, 2025 -Musicaz music night Plan Einstein Pahud
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Sewing workshop Star Lodge
On Friday mornings, Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the Star Lodge turns into a sewing studio. Everyone is welcome t join, with and without experience.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
Would you like to practice Dutch with a volunteer, but find it difficult to combine this with motherhood? The native language café is specially designed for mothers. A babysitter is available to look after the children so that you can focus fully on the language lesson. Please note: there may be a waiting list.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafe, Ukrainian residents of the shelter at Herculesplein get support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Kids hours HerculesHoek
Friday afternoon is dedicated to the children of Herculesplein. Together with volunteers, we organize fun activities for the Ukrainian children who live there.
U on Board
Every week students from U on Board come to azc Joseph Haydnlaan as well as emergency shelter Europalaan to longboard, skate, play soccer, draw, do crafts and much more! For children between the ages of 5 and 13.
Movie afternoon pahud
Join us on Friday afternoons in the Living Room of Pahud to watch a movie together with others!
Kids club Kanaalweg
Every Friday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living at the Ukrainian refugee reception site on Kanaalweg.
Repetition choir Ptaha
Choir Ptaha is a choir of Ukrainians and Dutch with Ukrainian and Dutch music.
Musicaz music night Plan Einstein Pahud
A music-filled evening with Musicaz voor residents and others at Plan Einstein Pahud. Making music together!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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August 2, 2025 -English Clas
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August 2, 2025 -Tai Chi and Chi Qong HerculesHoek
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August 2, 2025 -Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
English Clas
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
Tai Chi and Chi Qong HerculesHoek
Tai Chi and Chi Qong classes at the HerculesHoek are all about balance, relaxation and mindfulness. Residents of Herculesplein and beyond can join the classes.
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
A fun afternoon for the children of azc Joseph Haydnlaan, with new activities each time accompanied by volunteers.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
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August 3, 2025 -Tai Chi and Chi Qong HerculesHoek
Tai Chi and Chi Qong HerculesHoek
Tai Chi and Chi Qong classes at the HerculesHoek are all about balance, relaxation and mindfulness. Residents of Herculesplein and beyond can join the classes.
