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.
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.
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.
Building light sculptures (Sint Maartenparade) Pahud
Help build a beautiful light sculpture for the Sint Maarten parade in the Pahud Living Room. On Tuesday evenings, you will work on this with residents of the Pahud and others. Together, you will walk in the parade on November 8.
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.
Women’s night Pahud with STUT theater
Every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m., we get together: women from Pahud and women from the neighborhood. Theater makers Lena and Kira come up with all kinds of creative activities and games. We do all kinds of things: theater, drawing, dancing, writing, working with audio, and more!
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.
Walk in hours 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.
Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
Every Wednesday, residents of Star Lodge practice Dutch together with volunteers during the conversation club. Each week, a different topic is discussed.
Homework support Pahud
On Wednesdays, children and teenagers (primary and secondary school age) from the Overvecht asylum seekers' center can get help with their homework.
Handicrafts at HerculesHoek
Every Wednesday we do handicrafts in the HerculesHoek. Come join us in crocheting, knitting or embroidering with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein!
Kids club Kanaalweg
Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Kanaalweg.
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
During the language café on Wednesdays, volunteers support residents of the asylum seekers' center on Joseph Haydnlaan in Oog in Al in learning the Dutch language.
Yoga class Indusdreef
Every Wednesday evening, Loraine teaches yoga classes at the reception center on Indusdreef. It is a wonderfully peaceful class that allows you to relax and enjoy some gentle exercise. Everyone is welcome to join!
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Walk in hours 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.
Kids activity Europalaan
Every other week, we organize activities for the children living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan (Kanaleneiland). Volunteers do crafts and play games with the children.
Playing chess in de HerculesHoek
Chess is played every Thursday in the HerculesHoek. Will Are you joining to play a game with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein? Everyone is welcome!
Kids club HerculesHoek
Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.
Meet-up night with Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk
Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk organizes a meet-up night every first Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the neighborhood restaurant A Beautiful Mess (ABM) on the azc at Joseph Haydnlaan 2. About 30 neighborhood residents and 30 asylum seekers attend. Each time there is a different theme and we cook and eat together. The local residents pay for the azc residents.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During our language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
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.
Walk in hours 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
The mother language café is specifically intended for mothers. A babysitter is present to look after the children so that the students and teachers can focus fully on the language lessons.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
Every Tuesday and Friday, De Buitenkamer's community vegetable garden is open for you. Grow and harvest your own vegetables, work and relax in a green environment and meet and work with others. It is a 15-minute walk from azc Joseph Haydnlaan.
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.
Film afternoon Pahud
Come to Pahud's Living Room on Friday afternoon to watch a great movie with others!
Choir Ptaha rehearsal
Choir Ptaha is a choir of Ukrainians and Dutch with Ukrainian and Dutch music.
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
A fun afternoon for the children of azc Joseph Haydnlaan, with new activities each time accompanied by volunteers.
English conversation club HerculesHoek
Every Saturday, residents of the shelter on Herculesplein can practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.
