Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In 2011 Boom Chicago branched out to become a trinity of Leidseplein entertainment: it's
a comedy club, a late-night bar and a nightclub. The hilarious English-language improv
troupe - Boom's mainstay - has been playing to enthusiastic crowds since 1993. The top-
ical shows riff on local and European issues and are a surprisingly good place to get the
pulse of Amsterdam politics.
(
423 01 01;
www.boomchicago.nl
;
Leidseplein 12;
box office
2-8.30pm Mon-Wed, from 1pm Thu-Sun;
1/2/5/7/10 Leidseplein)
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Sugar Factory
The vibe at this self-described 'cutting-edge multidisciplinary night theatre' is always
welcoming and creative. It's definitely not your average club - most nights start with mu-
sic, cinema, or a dance or spoken-word performance, followed by late-night DJs and dan-
cing. Sunday's Wicked Jazz Sounds party is a sweet one, bringing DJs, musicians, singers
and actors together to improvise.
(
www.sugarfactory.nl
; Lijnbaansgracht 238;
LIVE MUSIC, CLUB
1/2/5/7/10 Leidseplein)
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Up
LIVE MUSIC, CLUB
Private arts society De Kring sponsors this small, quirky club, where you could encounter
DJs, live bands, performance art - all for a young, eclectic crowd. The sound system
rocks. Occasionally entrance is through De Kring, at Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 7-9; check
the website.
(
623 69 85;
www.clubup.nl
; Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 26; admission €6-10;
Thu-Sun;
1/2/
5/7/10 Leidseplein)
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Pathé Tuschinskitheater
Extensively refurbished, Amsterdam's most famous cinema is worth visiting for its sump-
tuous art deco/Amsterdam School interior. It features a huge handmade carpet and a strik-
ing cupola that should never meet the gaze of someone on hallucinogens. The
grote zaal
(main auditorium) generally screens blockbusters; the smaller theatres play art-house and
indie films.
(
www.pathe.nl/tuschinski
; Reguliersbreestraat 26-34;
CINEMA
4/9/14 Rembrandtplein)
