Week of Events
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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January 12, 2026 -Sewing workshop women Vlampijpstraat
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January 12, 2026 -Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
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January 12, 2026 -Women cafe Star Lodge
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January 12, 2026 -Mother language cafe Star Lodge
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January 12, 2026 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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January 12, 2026 -Sewing workshop Vlampijpstraat
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January 12, 2026 -Dancing with women
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January 12, 2026 -Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
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January 12, 2026 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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January 12, 2026 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. 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.
Sewing workshop women Vlampijpstraat
On Monday mornings, the Welkom Living Room in Utrecht at the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center turns into a sewing workshop. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience. This workshop is especially for women.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
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.
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 Vlampijpstraat
On Monday afternoons, the Welkom in Utrecht Living Room at the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center turns into a sewing workshop. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience.
Dancing with women
Every Monday, there is a dance class at Het Wilde Westen led by Meis.
We come together as women in a safe environment, where we get to know each other through dance. We swing, sweat, and enjoy each other's energy!
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 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.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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January 13, 2026 -Drink coffee and practice Dutch
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January 13, 2026 -Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
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January 13, 2026 -English class
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January 13, 2026 -Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
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January 13, 2026 -Coffee time Europalaan
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January 13, 2026 -Karate class for children
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January 13, 2026 -Kids club Vechtensteinlaan
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January 13, 2026 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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January 13, 2026 -Language Cafe Ukrainians (Joseph Haydnlaan)
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January 13, 2026 -English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. 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 to beginners at Huis van Vrede. Please note: there may be a waiting list.
English class
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.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday, we meet with women who live in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Karate class for children
Neighborhood resident Petra gives karate lessons to children living in the asylum seekers' center on Vlampijpstraat (Zuilen). Children from the neighborhood are welcome to join in for a free karate lesson!
Kids club Vechtensteinlaan
On Tuesdays, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the reception center for Ukrainian refugees on Vechtensteinlaan.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language Cafe Ukrainians (Joseph Haydnlaan)
During this language café, Dutch volunteers help Ukrainian refugees learn the Dutch language.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Every Tuesday, we organize a conversation club to practice English at HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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January 14, 2026 -Sewing workshop Pahud
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January 14, 2026 -English class
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January 14, 2026 -Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
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January 14, 2026 -Language cafe Europalaan
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January 14, 2026 -Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
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January 14, 2026 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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January 14, 2026 -Kids activity Pahud
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January 14, 2026 -Handicrafts HerculesHoek
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January 14, 2026 -Kids activity Star Lodge
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January 14, 2026 -Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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January 14, 2026 -Musicaz Musig Night
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. 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.
Sewing workshop Pahud
On Wednesdays, the sewing workshop opens at Plan Einstein Pahud. Everyone is welcome to join in the sewing, with or without experience.
English class
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.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
Language cafe Europalaan
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Europalaan emergency shelter (Kanaleneiland) learn Dutch.
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.
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.
Kids activity Pahud
Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá'í community.
Handicrafts 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 activity Star Lodge
During the kids' activity volunteers will go crafting, drawing, painting or playing games with kids from Star Lodge.
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.
Musicaz Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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January 15, 2026 -Dutch class by teacher Maha (Vlampijpstraat)
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January 15, 2026 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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January 15, 2026 -Kids club HerculesHoek
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January 15, 2026 -Playing chess in the HerculesHoek
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January 15, 2026 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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January 15, 2026 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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January 15, 2026 -Musicaz Musig Night
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. 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 class by teacher Maha (Vlampijpstraat)
Every Thursday at the Oase Community Center, teacher Maha gives Dutch lessons to residents of the asylum seekers' center on Vlampijpstraat. Language learners from the neighborhood are also welcome to join!
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.
Kids club HerculesHoek
Every Thursday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.
Playing chess in the 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!
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 Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Sewing workshop Star Lodge
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January 16, 2026 -Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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January 16, 2026 -Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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January 16, 2026 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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January 16, 2026 -Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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January 16, 2026 -Kids hours HerculesHoek
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January 16, 2026 -Film afternoon Pahud
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January 16, 2026 -Repetition choir Ptaha
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January 16, 2026 -Musicaz Musig Night
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 Pahud's Living Room. 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.
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.
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!
Repetition choir Ptaha
Choir Ptaha is a choir of Ukrainians and Dutch with Ukrainian and Dutch music.
Musicaz Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -English class
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January 17, 2026 -Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
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January 17, 2026 -English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
English class
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.
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
On Saturdays, we organize a fun afternoon for the children at the Joseph Haydnlaan asylum seekers' center, with new activities each time, supervised 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.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
No events on this day.