MAGAZINE
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION We are very delighted to present you the 4th edition of the ‘Amsterdam4U by Rapido’ magazine. The free glossy with updated and useful information about gay-nightlife and many more. Once again this winter edition brings you not only the nicest gay shops, hottest bars, trendiest parties , restaurants and cultural places but also offers a clear overview of what to do and to expect during your visit to Amsterdam. With this clarifying guide and with the help of the six city center gay area street maps you can easily find your way through our city and discover places you have never been before.
There is so much to experience. Start your journey here and let the ‘Amsterdam4U by Rapido’ magazine inspire you. We are looking forward to meet you in our lovely city The Rapido Team
Rapido winter edition
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Amsterdam Hot-Spots
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COC-Amnesty International
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FunHouse March 16
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Zeedijk area locations
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Roze Filmdagen
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Warmoesstraat area locations
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&ME movie
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Spuistraat area locations
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Rapido Clubbing Wear
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Reguliersdwarsstraat area locations p 16
What to do on a
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Amstel area locations
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Atlantis Events presents
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Kerkstraat area locations p 20 Pallazo p 25
Rapido World Tour
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Sneak a Peak inside
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Agenda Party Listing
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Rapido and the Will Do foundation
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Pre-sale Information
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House of Rising-Art Exhibition
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ES Collection
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AMSTERDAM CITY MAP Exploration Touristic Info locations
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Get in perfect shape at Splash!, one of the best and trendiest gay-minded sport-clubs or just chill out in the hottest day and night sauna of the city. Shop till you drop at various trendy fashion shops, go cultural for a day and visit an exposition, dance the night away or just drink a beer in one of the popular gay streets of Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam City Map Exploration
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Info page
Pink Point GAYtic If you want to make the best out of your visit in Amsterdam and you did not yet met an enthusiastic local who explained you all about the canals, red light district and our famous coffeeshops then you should for sure visit either Pink Point or GAYtic. They are your best source for all your questions about museum, bars and entertainment. The staff can guide you with several clubbing suggestions, besides entrance tickets for almost all events can be obtained in both locations. Pink Point is staffed by friendly and knowledgable volunteers who will happily answer all your nice to know facts about Amsterdam. With its up-to-date and wide range of information and flyers all your questions will be for sure answered. The Gay Touristic Information Centre (GAYtic) will provide you with all necessary and useful touristic information about gay Amsterdam. The friendly staff will assist you and also at GAYtic all your questions will be answered. Pink Point: Westermarkt opposite 9A; 1016 DH Amsterdam Open : Thursday till Monday : 10:00 till 18:00 GAYtic: Spuistraat 44; 1012TV Amsterdam Open : daily from 11:00 till 19:00; Sunday 12:00 till 19:00 6
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Cuts and Curls Hairstyling ,
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 74, www.cutsandcurls.nl
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Palazzo Palazzo is het culinaire theater op sterrenniveau. Bij Palazzo worden gasten een avond lang verwend met verrukkelijke gerechten van 3-michelinsterren chef Cees Helder terwijl een bont gezelschap aan internationale topartiesten onder leiding van de flamboyante gastheer Caesar, voor spannende, hilarische en spectaculaire momenten zorgt tijdens de nieuwe, drieëneenhalf uur durende show Caesar’s Palazzo. Een grote rol is in de nieuwe show weggelegd voor de Amerikaanse zangeres/ luchtacrobate en actrice Dreya Weber. Zij werkte in het verleden met wereldsterren als Madonna, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Cher, Kylie Minogue en Pink en speelt bij Palazzo de rol van “the genie”. Deze bekende Gay-rights activiste speelde o.a. in de Amerikaanse marine film “Don’t ask, don’t tell” waarvoor zij vele prijzen heeft ontvangen. Zij en al die andere geweldenaars zijn t/m 3 maart te bewonderen in de prachtige spiegeltent die staat opgebouwd op het ArenaPark in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Kaarten zijn verkrijgbaar vanaf 89,- euro via www.palazzo.nl Amsterdam4U by Rapido Issue 4 2013
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Agenda party listing Jan-March
Agenda Party Listing January till March 2013 DATE PARTY VENUE
JANUARY 1 January (Z)onderbroek Club Church 1 January NEW YEAR SALE Bar PRIK 4 January Sandwich Club NYX 5 January Top VS. Bttm Club Roque 5 January MNSRP/DJ Monsieur Plastique The House Of Rising 5 January The Twisted Disco Nymphs Bar PRIK 6 January Fight Club Club Church 7 January (Z)onderbroek Club Church 11 January Twisted PUNKY Tunes Bar PRIK 11 January Cut/copy The House Of Rising 12 January Undercover Club Church 12 January F*cking Pop Queers Jimmy Woo 12 January Q-Koorts Club Roque 13 January S.O.S. Club Church 18 January Diva Mayday Café Rouge 18 January MNSRP/DJ Monsieur Plastique The House Of Rising 18 January Sjaniekwa Club NYX 19 January Furball Club Church 19 January Twisted HAPPY POP Tunes Bar PRIK 19 January Megan’s House Party The House Of Rising 20 January Spank Club Church 25 January Tropical Party Amstelstreet 25 January Nyxtyria Club NYX 26 January Ladz Club Church 26 January Jack’n the Box The House Of Rising 26 January Twisted Quinn-tessential Bar PRIK 26 January After party (till 09:00) Club Roque 27 January COC Event Paradiso 27 January S.O.S. Club Church 31 January Klitty The House Of Rising 31 January Club Le Freak Club Roque
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FEBRUARY 1 February DV8 Akhnaton 1 February Sandwich Club NYX 2 February (Z)onderbroek Club Church 2 February Spellbound OCCII 2 February Bear-Necessity Odeon Theatre 2 February MNSRP/DJ Monsieur Plastique The House Of Rising 8 February Room Service London Club NYX 9 February XXXL Leather Club Church 9 February F*cking Pop Queers Jimmy Woo 9 February Flirtation Panama 9 February Jack’n the Box The House Of Rising 9 February Q-Koorts Club Roque 10 February S.O.S. Club Church 14 February Valentijn’s Night Amstelstreet 15 February Diva Mayday Café Rouge 15 February Supertoys Club AIR 15 February MNSRP/DJ Monsieur Plastique The House Of Rising 15 February Sjaniekwa Club NYX 16 February Just Dance Club Church 17 February Hello Pozzums Club Church 17 February ABBA The Show Heineken Music Hall 22 February Disco Explosion Amstelstreet 22 February Nyxtyria Club NYX 23 February Hoerenball/Hooker’s ball Club Church 23 February Megan’s House Party The House Of Rising 23 February After party (till 09:00) Club Roque 24 February S.O.S. Club Church 28 February Klitty The House Of Rising 28 February Club Le Freak Club Roque
MARCH 1 March Sandwich Club NYX 2 March (Z)onderbroek Club Church 2 March Bear-Necessity Odeon Theatre 2 March MNSRP/DJ Monsieur Plastique The House Of Rising 3 March Fight Club Club Church 3 March Rapido Paradiso 4 March Rapido AFTER Boom Chicago 8 March Cut/copy The House Of Rising 9 March Undercover Club Church
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Tickets Pre-sale
DATE PARTY VENUE
MARCH 9 March F*cking Pop Queers Jimmy Woo 9 March Jack’n the Box The House Of Rising 9 March Q-Koorts Club Roque 10 March S.O.S. Club Church 11 March Gouden Kabouter Awards Paradiso 14 till 24 March Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days) Westergasfabriek 15 March Diva Mayday Café Rouge 15 March Sjaniekwa Club NYX 16 March Furball Club Church 16 March FunHouse Wester Unie 17 March FunHouse AFTER Akhnaton 17 March Spank Club Church 22 March Nyxtyria Club NYX 23 March Can You Feel IT Club AIR 28
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MARCH 23 March Hellfire Club Church 23 March After party (till 09:00) Club Roque 24 March (Z)onderbroek Club Church 24 March (16h-20h) XXXLeather T-Dance Club Church 28 March Klitty The House Of Rising 28 March Club Le Freak Club Roque 29 maart Macho & Dellen Party Amstelstreet 30 March Ladz Club Church 30 March Megan’s House Party The House Of Rising 31 March S.O.S. Club Church
TICKETS PRESALE Presale for all Rapido Events organized events are available on www.clubrapido.com and following shop outlets : Gays & Gadgets , Spuistraat 44 Pink Point, Westermarkt D.O.M., Spuistraat 281 Amistad Hotel, Kerkstraat 42 RoB , Warmoesstraat 71 ES Collection, Zeedijk 61 RufSkin, Regulierdwarsstraat 54 Black Body, Kerkstraat 173 Artem Bodywear, Reguliersdwarsstraat 39
For all other events please visit: www.nighttours.com
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Rapido Winter Edition
Rapido Winter Edition You can put your winter gear back into your closet again as winter’s hottest event is just around the corner. The Rapido winter edition at Paradiso.. Paradiso has become the beloved home of Rapido and this beautiful location never fails to create an electrifying atmosphere. Dancers, lasers, light and decorations are the spicy ingredients that will set the tone once again. So get on your swim wear and put on your dancing shoes. Sunday March 3rd : Paradiso is the place to be. Tickets are available on www.clubrapido.com and we will guarantee there will be tickets available at the Door from Paradiso during the event between 15:00 and 18:00 hrs.
Event info:
Date : Sunday March 3 Location : Paradiso Address : Weteringschans 6, 1017 SG Amsterdam DJ’s : Tony Moran (USA), Dikky Vendetta (B); Saeed Ali (RUS); Fabio White (IT), RW (NL), Jack Chang (UK), Bloom (NL) Time : 15:00 till 02:00 Tickets : Early Bird : € 40,00 (excl. fee); Normal : € 45,00 (excl. fee); Door : € 50,00; VIP : € 70,00 (excl. fee)
Rapido AFTER March 4TH 2013 The Rapido AFTER will be organized at a very nice intimate club : “Dansen bij Jansen” just a 10 minutes walk from Paradiso. A stunning ending of this wonderful Sunday dance experience. Dance till dawn on the magnificent sounds of Pagano.
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Monday morning March 4 Dansen bij Jansen Handboogstraat 11, 1012 XM Amsterdam Pagano (UK) 01:00 till 10:00 normal : € 10,00 (excl. fee); Door : € 15,00
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Café Soho Cafe Soho is a large gay bar in authentic English/American style. Enjoy your drinks in this cozy setting, sit relaxed in the overwhelming leather couches and be inspired by all framed images on the walls. The second floor, which is opened during the weekends contains another great bar and the impressive smoking section. Your evening couldn’t start better as Café Soho offers every night from 23:00 till midnight a Happy-Hour to get you in the right mood and there is absolutely no need to go home early as the pub will switch gears to a real club feeling in the late hours with live DJs and the hottest tracks to keep you moving till the early morning. Sundays Happy-Hours are famous and attracting a huge divers crowd. Café Soho, Reguliersdwarsstraat 36 : Monday till Thursday: 17:00 till 01:00 Friday & Saturday: 17:00 till 04:00, Sunday : 17:00 till 01:00 www.cafe-soho.nl 36
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HotSpot Café HotSpot Café is located on the famous Amstel river, right in the city center of Amsterdam, near Rembrandtplein.
Monday: 21.00 - 03.00 Tuesday – Thursday: 20.00 – 03.00 Friday – Saturday: 20.00 – 04.00 Sunday: 20.00 – 03.00
This bar is famous for its unique and enormous video clip collection. Just ask your favorite song to the staff and you can start enjoying the video clip with your friends. Every Wednesday its Bingo time with big prizes, presented by our one and only Miss Dita. She always will give a great performance herself. Its not a regular Bingo : its world famous “Dita’s Bingo Ballen Parade’. Every week you might win the Jackpot and there are even mystery bingo’s.... Every last Wednesday of the month is the SUPERRR-edition of the Bingo,with even bigger prizes! On Sunday’s its: “A-Mee-Zing Avond”; in other words : Karaoketime..... The very friendly staff love to party and they show it. That’s why you will feel immediately at home. So jump in HotSpot Café, drink the famous shooter ‘Heugemeug’ and let your party night start. Café The HotSpot, Amstel 102, Amsterdam Amsterdam4U by Rapido Issue 4 2013
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MISTER B Warmoesstraat 89 Opening hours: Monday 10.30-19.00 Tuesday 10.30-19.00 Wednesday 10.30-19.00 Thursday 10.30-21.00 Friday 10.30-19.00 Saturday 11.00-18.00 Sunday 13.00-18.00
Mister B. offers a hot, extensive collection of the highest quality leather and rubber clothing products, including our toys for men range and many other accessories from whips and cuffs to condoms and lubricants. We are the fetish experts, specializing in quality of choice. Our first store opened in 1994, on the Warmoesstraat in Amsterdam, where at the time we were able to offer custom leather tailoring services in just one day. In 2000 we then opened our second flagship store in Berlin, Germany; which we quickly outgrew, having to relocate to larger premises in 2005. Now, in 2012, we are proud to have opened our brand new 150m2 flagship store in Paris! Not only this, but you will find our products being sold in locations all around the world, from London and Antwerp to Budapest and Montreal. Check out one of our stores or www.misterb.com today to fulfill your darkest desires.
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Lellebel Lellebel, a cozy drag bar which opened its doors in 1997, is a place for people of all genders and cultures. Really everybody will feel at home in this very intimate bar. The Lellebel staff offers you live shows, themed nights and special events the whole year round. Famous Dutch drags like Sugi, May Buttercream and Ginger G. Spot are your lovely hosts and will guarantee you will remember your visit for long; keeping that big smile on your face you for sure will get.
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Karaoke from 21:00 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 21:00 till 03:00 Friday and Saturday: show-time from 20:00 till 04:00. Sunday : 21:00 till 03:00
With their canalboat Lellebel made a great impression on the jury of ‘Gay Canal Boat Parade 2000’. Therewith Lellebel became the proud winner of the famous parade! The celebration of 15 years Lellebel in 2012 was an enormous success! Old and new friends came along to celebrate this special moment of this top notch famous drag show bar. Are you in for a fun and extraordinary night? Get a drink and meet the nicest people in town at Lellebel! Don’t forget about the fabulous and fun ‘Karaoke nights’ on Tuesday! Café Lellebel, Utrechtsestraat 4, www.lellebel.nl
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Thermos Sauna Thermos Sauna, Raamstraat 33, 1016 XL Amsterdam www.thermos.nl Thermos Sauna has been (and still is) the central meeting point of Gay Amsterdam over the last decades. Where else to go during day time to meet all other gay visitors? Also at night time Thermos provides a safe, clean environment to meet, cruise and have fun. Within walking distance of all gay bars, clubs, shops, museum and hotels. Every year, over the last 12 years, we have been awarded “Most Popular Gay Sauna of the Benelux” and also many other awards. As only gay sauna in Amsterdam, we are deeply involved in providing the best for the gay community in the Netherlands. We offer all sauna facilities as swimming pool, whirlpool dry sauna and steam sauna, as well as cabins, dark room, video room, restaurant, etc. Even if you just feel like chilling at the pool, you might be tempted to have a relaxing massage from one of our professional masseurs or have a haircut by one of our hair dressers. Do have a look at our website, www.thermos.nl, to see what’s happening at Thermos Sauna during your stay. We are open 365 days / year from 12.00 (noon) – 08.00 a.m. Visit Amsterdam? Visit Thermos Sauna! 40
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EXIT – Apres Chique In terms of gay bars in Amterdam Exit Après Chique is pretty much a household name. Not only has the bar been around for many, many years, but during all those years Exit Après Chique (or just Exit) has always been consistent in its simple goal of offering their guests a proper party without any fancy schmancy business: it’s simply about familiar drinks; hot and happy bartenders; great music; and the indispensable dance pole… Open every night of the week with a happy hour between 1am and 2am Exit is the one place you can always go to for a great, fun time. Whether you come with friends or whether you come by yourself to meet new friends; whether you’re looking for the raw and raunchy or whether you choose for the hip and happening, you’ll be sure to feel perfectly at home in Exit! Monday till Thursday : 23.00 till 04.00 Friday & Saturday : 23.00 till 05.00 Sunday : 20.00 till 04.00 Exit – Apres Chique, Reguliersdwarsstraat 42, 1017 BM Amsterdam
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Human rights are my pride Homorechten wereldwijd onder druk Lesbiennes, homoseksuelen, biseksuelen en transgenders (LGBT’ers) zijn in veel landen het slachtoffer van schendingen van hun mensenrechten. Dit loopt uiteen van subtiele discriminatie tot openlijke achterstelling, geweld, afpersing door de politie, gevangenschap of marteling. In zo’n tachtig landen is homoseksualiteit bij wet verboden. In enkele landen staat er zelfs de doodstraf op, zoals in Mauritanië, Saudi-Arabië en Iran
Waarom een Pride Fonds? Dit fonds steunt LGBT-activisten. Veel activisten die opkomen voor homorechten betalen een hoge prijs voor hun moed. In veel landen hebben ze dagelijks te maken met intimidatie, tegenwerking en geweld. Vaak lopen ze het risico te worden vervolgd en gevangengezet. Het Pride Fonds steunt LGBT-activisten in onder meer Afrika, Oost-Europa en het Midden-Oosten, die vanwege hun werk of hun seksuele oriëntatie worden vervolgd of ander gevaar lopen.
Wat kunt u doen?
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Waaraan wordt het geld besteed? Met het geld uit het Pride Fonds ondersteunen Amnesty en COC activisten die in gevaar zijn. Zo kunnen zij hun werk beter en in grotere veiligheid doen. Activisten kunnen onder meer een bijdrage krijgen voor: • Juridische kosten wanneer ze moeten procederen; • Verblijfs- en reiskosten wanneer ze moeten vluchten of onderduiken; • Kosten voor communicatiemiddelen, zoals telefoons en laptops; • Beveiliging van internet en e-mail.
Koop het exclusieve Pride-shirt Met de aankoop van dit shirt steunt u LGBTactivisten wereldwijd. Een deel van de opbrengst gaat naar het Pride Fonds. Ga naar de webshop op www.coc.nl/pridefonds
Uganda: de moord op David Kato Ugandese politici en publieke figuren moedigen op grote schaal homohaat aan. Een nieuw wetsvoorstel bevat zware straffen voor homoseksualiteit. Het bekendste slachtoffer van de Ugandese haatcampagne is David Kato. Kato, een bekende activist voor homorechten, stond op een lijst van homoseksuelen in de Ugandese krant Rolling Stone. De kop boven het artikel was: ‘Hang ze op’. In januari 2011 werd hij in elkaar geslagen in zijn huis. Hij overleed onderweg naar het ziekenhuis
FunHouse March
FunHouse March 16th 2013 At FunHouse we love suprises. And we know how to keep a secret. But sometimes we just wanna scream it from the rooftops. So pssst ... here’s a little clue On March 16th, we will celebrate our 10th FunHouse. And we allready know it’s gonna be a special one. With lot’s of suprises. So once again we will transform the WesterUnie into your favourite dancehall with more visuals, special effects and lasers. Our three DJ’s will make sure you’ll dance the night away on their amazing uplifting beats so put on your most comfy shoes. Expect a fun-packed night that will put a smile on your face for hours. And for those who just can’t stop we’ll continue with our afterparty in Akhnaton. More details about the theme will be revealed shortly. This is an edition you don’t wanna miss ! FunHouse .... only for those who can handle suprises !
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Saturday March 16 WesterUnie & WesterLiefde Klonneplein 6, 1014 DD Amsterdam TBA, 3 DJs on 2 dance-floors 23:00 till 05:00 Normal : € 20,00 (excl. Fee); Fun PLUS (VIP) : € 25,00 (excl. fee); Fun PLUS EXTRA (VIP) : € 55,00 (VIP entrance, your Locker Key (+ deposit) and 8 drink tokens); Door : € 25,00
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Roze Filmdagen 2013
Roze Filmdagen 2013 Buddy and Pedro are back! This penguin love couple will once more represent the highly anticipated Roze Filmdagen. Their iconic images will again be the face of ‘our community’. The Roze Dagen, the Amsterdam Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is the successful annual international film festival focusing on gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered films and filmmakers. It presents a wide variety of domestic and international feature film, documentaries and short films, all delving into the different aspects of the community. During the festival week a wide variety of genres and subjects will be shown which means there will be something for everyone. The variety of the community dictates the variety of films. No one will feel left out. The festival venue will be a prolonged meeting place for like-minded. You can mingle and meet at the bar and enjoy a movie or two (or three, or four....) together with the rest of the queer family. After all, for once, it is your life on the big screen! This year the Roze Filmdagen will be bigger than ever by scheduling approximate 130 screenings from all over the world; for instance a gay thriller from Cuba, an activist comedy from Serbia, some bisexual drama from Spain, a touching transgender story from Iran and a steamy lesbian affair from the USA. Do not miss some of the Dutch gems either or the popular short film collections where seriousness and sexyness go hand in hand; they also display aspects of gay life from all over the globe. The entire program will be announced three weeks prior to the festival opening night. More information and online ticket sales can be found on: www. rozefilmdagen.nl The 16th Roze Filmdagen, Amsterdam Gay & Lesbian Film Festival takes place March 14 – 24 2013.
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Cultural Highlights
&ME Movie
Three lonely people from Berlin, Sitges and Amsterdam unite in Brussels, the city of… unification. In this unconventional love-story l’amour, c’est bizarre . Every month the European Parliament moves from Brussels to its seat in Strasbourg. A week later everything is moved back again. The unconventional love story &ME takes place against this attempt to maintain European idealism and unity. &ME tells the story of Eduard, a gay and disillusioned bureaucrat, who leaves Berlin for Brussels to take up a post within the European Parliament. There he meets the beautiful and idealistic young lawyer Edurne, from Spain, who has finally escaped the clutches of her over-protective mother. Edurne falls madly for Eduard, a handsome, sophisticated man that she can show off to the world. And Eduard is happy to go along with the situation, surprised at the level of affection he feels for this young woman. He might even call it love, because love - c’est bizarre. But then the attractive Richard comes on the scene, and is soon to be the focus of both Eduard and Edurne’s attention. Will Richard turn out to be the glue that holds them together - or the wedge that drives them apart? And can they all, in the process, discover that elusive thing called happiness? The &ME screenplay is based on the novel “Fremdkörper” by bestseller author Oscar van den Boogaard. His books are sold and translated in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, the UK, the US and Canada. IN SELECTED CINEMAS FROM MARCH 14TH; TICKETS AND/OR MORE INFORMATION CHECK: www.andme-thefilm.com
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Are you addicted to Rapido ? Check out our Addicted 2 Rapido Clubbing Wear on www.clubrapido.com and show the world your addiction. Visit our website and send us an email on info@ clubrapido.com to know how to obtain your special Rapido wear.
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What to do on a MONDAY It is very tempting to start your week ‘wasted’ at bar Prik, you’ll get Grolsch Beer pints (0,5L) for only € 3,00 and this all day long! Prik! is open from 16:00 till 01:00. Soho is open from 17:00 till 03:00 and from 23:00 till midnight there will be a Happy-Hour, so that means two drinks for the price of one! Just across the street you can find Taboo Bar, this bar is open from 17:00 till 03:00 and Happy-Hours are here from 18:00 till 19:00 and from 0:00 till 01:00. Many other bars are also open, take a look at the Streetmaps in this magazine to find them!
TUESDAY Drags, bingo and great entertainment tonight at The Queen’s Head from 21:00. A hilarious Diva will host the bingo and you might win lots of prices; prices you always wanted to win. Open from 16:00 till 01:00. At Lellebel you can sing the night away with good old classics from Whitney till Madonna. Open from 16:00 until 01:00. Besides at Club Church your wildest fantasies can come true from 20:00 till midnight at Kink! This is a strict SM party with changing themes. You better be prepared and check the website for details 58
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WEDNESDAY Still day dreaming about your college time? Club Roque presents ‘Off College’ a very popular student night, with free entrance and beers for only € 2,00 . Club Church will open its doors for a special fetish night from 20:00 till 01:00. Have a look on the website to fit the theme. Every Wednesday its cocktail night at Taboo Bar. Taboo Bar is open from 17:00 till 03:00 and all cocktails from the menu are only € 6,00. If you missed your chance to win amazing prices at the Tuesday Queenshead Bingo, then explore if tonight will be your lucky night at Hotspot Cafe. From 20:00 Miss Dita will present ‘Dita’s Bingo Ballen Parade’. You will get entertained the whole night long. Sip or shoot! Sip a Bumplebee, Passion Swizzle or a Yogi Bomb! Cocktail and shots night at Bar Bump! Every first Wednesday of the month Pathé organizes the Gay Night. The movie starts at 21:00 and which movie is shown you can find on www.pathe.nl. After enjoying the movie you’ll get two drinks for the price of one at Taboo Bar.
THURSDAY Welcome to ‘The Pony Club’at Club Nyx with special performances and DJ’s who will let you dance the night away! Let’s get your weekend started with a nice mix of pop/disco/ electro/house. Open: 23.00 till 04.00; Free entrance before midnight. Entrance: € 5,00 Club Roque presents ‘Bubbly Thursdays’. Enjoy the best sounds in town with the tastiest bubbles and sexiest staff. Bottle of Prosecco € 20,00 a glass € 5,00; Bottle of Champagne: € 60,00 and a glass € 9,00 Thursday is a very popular club night at Club Church. Every Thursday night ‘The House Of Hopelezz’ (a famous drag group) presents you ‘Blue’. Many Diva’s will perform and all genders and sexualities are welcome from 22:00 till 04:00. This is the famous melting pot vs. 2.0 Happy-Hour at Soho from 23:00 till midnight and at the opposite neighbors (Taboo Bar) it’s Happy-Hour from 18:00 till 19:00 and even from midnight till 01:00. At Lellebel famous drags like Miss Laura Lee, Electra Shock, Mae Buttercream and Ginger will get together to have a nice drink and chat with you! Open from 20:00 till 03:00. ‘Popcorn’ at Bump Bar! Waiters on roller-skates and DJ’s spinning the best of old and new pop! Popcorn for free! Every Thursday starting from 21:00. A fabulous ‘after shopping cocktail sale’ at PRIK! All cocktails for only € 5,50 and this all day. Open from 16:00 till 01:00.
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FRIDAY Many bars and club are open with every week changing parties. Check the agenda for the special party on this Friday! At Taboo Bar it’s Happy-Hour from 18:00 till 19:00 and from midnight till 01:00. Soho HappyHour is from 23:00 till midnight. Do you fancy pop, queer, house and dance music! Tonight you can dance the night away at Queenshead with DJ Le Blanc, DJ Kosmo and DJ Mally! Thank God It’s Friday! The Engel van Amsterdam celebrates the start of the weekend with drinks and snacks from 17:00 till 03:00. Take a look at ‘De Engel Next Door’ as well, this are tonight 2 very popular hang outs. Weekend KICK-START at Bar Bump. “Kick Start” the weekend with vocal pop and dance grooves by resident DJ’s from 22:00 till 03:00. Twisted Tunes at PRIK every Friday with live DJ starting 22:00. Club Roque presents ‘Freaky Friday’! Resident DJ’s will play the hottest tracks, so let’s get freaky on the dance-floor! Open from 23:00 till 05:00. Take off your pants and feel free every Friday night at Club Church’s ‘(Z)onderbroek! Dresscode: underwear! Open from 22:00 till 05:00. Every Friday: Pure at Fuxxx; the best progressive tunes with the essential rhythm and bass hosted by resident DJs Manmachine and DJ RW
SATURDAY Many bars and club are open and with every week changing parties. Check the agenda for a special party on this Saturday! Every Saturday at Club NYX, 3x NYX : 3 floors, 3 styles of music, 3 different atmospheres. With resident DJs like Aiscream, Joshua Walter, Wannabeastar, Fajah Lourens, Egbert-Jan Weeber & She Male. Open: 23.00 till 05.00 (every first Saturday of the month extended night and open till 09:00 in the morning) Club Roque presents every 2nd Saturday of the Month Q-koorts, a monthly themed party at Club Roque and every 4th Saturday of the Month : AFTER PARTY this is an extended night : party till you drop, open till very late! BUMPERKLEVEN at Bump. Amsterdam’s hottest dancers and DJ’s will get you bumpin’ and jumpin’ to dirty beats and POP. Free entrance! Twisted Tunes at Bar Prik! Fun mix of Groovy Electrics, Crazy Classics and Clubby Pops; open till 03:00.
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SUNDAY Many bars and club are open and with every week changing parties. Check the agenda for a special party on this Sunday! Drags are taking over ‘The House Of Rising’! Fun drag nights with the famous drags of ‘The House Of Galore’. De Engel van Amsterdam celebrates still the weekend with Dutch snacks and DJ’s from 16:00 till 21:00. Hop on board every Sunday at Bump! Disco and House classics to end your weekend at ‘Happy Landings’. Unlimited beer for € 10,00 and unlimited ‘everything’ for € 25,00. With even an Double Happy-hour from 19:00 till 21:00. Join Prik! for the ‘Prosecco Sunday’. White or Pink Prosecco for € 2,50 all day long! Open from 16:00 till 01:00. Don’t you just love your Bubbles! Every Sunday you can have a drink and a nice chat at Trut Bar. Very busy attracting nice “alternative” people. Open Sundays from 22:00 till 03:00. Soho presents the Sunday Happy Hour from 18:00 till 19:00! You can enjoy the best tunes from today and even all good old classics on Sunday at Taboo Bar. Besides Taboo Bar offers a double happy hour from 18:00 till 20:00. Club Roque presents ‘POP-QUIZ’, Always wonder what your knowledge is about music? Test your knowledge and you might win nice prices, DJ Stennis will play meanwhile the hottest pop tracks for you. With ‘AFTER Dark’ at Club Fuxxx you can celebrate the beginning of a new week! This is a special party for men, woman and everything in between!
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Experience the Ultimate All-Gay Cruise Holiday with Atlantis Find your perfect place in the sun as Atlantis takes you to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, stunning islands and exotic places. Onboard their all-gay cruise holidays, you’ll enjoy a unique experience featuring world-class entertainment, outrageous parties, and so much more. In 2013 Atlantis is sailing to more amazing places than ever, on the best ships in the world. From their newly re-imagined Caribbean cruise to an exotic Singapore to Hong Kong Cruise, there’s something for everybody, including two new amazing Europe itineraries. To start the new year, Atlantis has extended their signature Caribbean cruise an extra day without raising fares. They’ll be sailing on the stunning Independence of the Seas from Ft. Lauderdale to four beautiful Caribbean islands for the perfect blend of sea, sand, and sun. With 3700 guests, it’s their biggest cruise of the year featuring the best entertainment and spectacular parties at sea or land! Independence Caribbean Cruise, 2-10 February, 2013 Also in February, Atlantis will be sailing the 1800-guest Oosterdam for a spectacular Auckland to Sydney adventure. From the awe-inspiring natural wonders of New Zealand to the cosmopolitan charm of Melbourne, there’s no better way for you to see more of these two great nations. All culminating with a dramatic arrival into Sydney for an overnight celebration during the finale of Mardi Gras! Discover amazing scenic wonders, sophisticated cities, and friendly cultures as you sail with Atlantis for 11 magical days. And onboard you’ll experience the most diverse entertainment Atlantis has ever offered, bringing together the best of the USA and Australia for an unforgettable experience both onboard and ashore. Auckland to Sydney Mardi Gras Cruise, 20 February – 3 March, 2013 There’s never been an Atlantis cruise with more to offer than their Singapore to Hong Kong Cruise aboard the newly rebuilt Celebrity Millennium. In eleven magical nights you’ll discover more of Asia than most see in a lifetime, including visits to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Hanoi, and an overnight in Bangkok! It’s the best time to sail Asia on a custom itinerary designed exclusively for Atlantis. Best of all, onboard you’ll find all the quality entertainment, exciting parties, and friendly crowd from around the world that makes Atlantis unique. Truly an irresistible value for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Singapore to Hong Kong Cruise, 31 March – 11 April, 2013 62
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The new Atlantis Mediterranean cruise takes off in an entirely new direction next summer as they sail from Venice to Rome on the stunning Celebrity Silhouette. And this journey will offer you a little of everything. It all starts with a breathtaking departure from Venice as they head towards the Greek Isles. Along the way you’ll explore the best of the Dalmatian coast including their first stop in magical Kotor, followed by Naples and seductive Corsica. It’s a remarkable itinerary, covering five fascinating countries. Onboard you’ll enjoy the comforts of the most modern and innovative ship sailing today, plus all the entertainment and parties that make an Atlantis cruise unforgettable. Venice to Rome Cruise, 24 August – 3 September, 2013 Explore the best of Spain, France and Portugal on the first Atlantis cruise ever to sail from Amsterdam. It’s a completely new itinerary, and a holiday you’ll talk about for years. This cruise will explore the western edge of Europe aboard the newly rebuilt Celebrity Constellation. In 10 magical days, you’ll experience the best of four countries, including overnights in both Lisbon and Ibiza. It all starts in Amsterdam, perfect for a summer pre-cruise visit. Next you’ll sail to the great wine region of Bordeaux, followed by a day in seductive Bilbao, and the awe-inspiring cliffs and beaches of La Coruna. A full night and day in Lisbon lets you enjoy the wonders (and nightlife) of this amazing coastal city. Cadiz, the gateway to historic Seville, offers sights beyond your imagination. Finally relax on the beaches and enjoy the endless nightlife in seductive Ibiza before arriving in gay-friendly Barcelona. Don’t miss out on their most unique European adventure yet! Amsterdam to Barcelona Cruise, 5 - 15 September, 2013 Atlantis returns to Mexico’s best beaches on an all-new ship for this favorite West Coast cruise, sailing the beautiful Carnival Miracle from convenient Los Angeles. It’ll be an unforgettable party throughout on a ship perfectly designed for entertainment and fun. They’ve made it easier than ever for you to enjoy the only gay cruise in the West. Miracle’s innovative and exciting look, offers plenty of great spaces to be entertained, dine in style, pamper yourself, or simply enjoy the sunshine. You’ll love her playful and feature-filled design, creating the perfect atmosphere for their most festive cruise yet. Best of all, they’re offering the lowest fares in Atlantis history! LA to Mexico Cruise, 10 - 17 November, 2013
For more details or reservations, visit the Atlantis web site at www.atlantisevents.com
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RAPIDO WORLD TOUR
RAPIDO WORLD TOUR Rapido is going around the globe; we will take you on a exciting journey to the best clubs of the world. After an amazing 2012 Summer with fantastic parties in Paris, Antwerp, Barcelona and even witnessing the stunning sun rise during the Rapido World –XLSIOR event at Cava Paradiso in Mykonos we continue our Tour this winter. Dance on the uplifting beats from your favorite Rapido DJ’s, enjoy new clubs while exploring other great cities. Check our agenda listing to stay updated about the latest city and event additions
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Saturday February 9 Red&Blue Lange Schipperskapelstraat 11-13, 2000 Antwerp – Belgium RW (NL) & Giangi Cappai (IT) 23:00 till 06:00 10,00 (excl. fee) ; Door 15,00
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Sneak-a-peek into ...
Sneak a peek inside Paradiso during Rapido Rapido is organized 4x a year in one of Europe’s greatest club venues : Paradiso. A former church dating back to 1879 and intended to be demolished in the mid 1960-ies. This building was prior demolishing squatted by a group of hippies on search for a place for there gatherings and after necessary negotiations the local authorities agreed the building could be used for meetings, debating and listening to music : Paradiso was born. Paradiso turned bit by bit into a stage for pop music where famous national and international bands were performing. Nowadays it is a cultural centre where both during the day and at night lots of different events take place around the ‘pop-core’. Nothing is unusual at Paradiso and Rapido is very honored to be 4x a year the guest of this amazing and inspiring venue. On the main dance-floor our international guest DJ’s and artists are performing surrounded by an enormous battery of lights and visuals. The amazing view from both balcony levels on this dance-floor adds to the magic. This is Rapido. If you fancy more tribal, techno and tech-house music you should take a look in the upstairs 2nd dance area were the DJ’s spin a bit darker in a
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more underground and kinky setting. Our residents RW and Jack Chang know how to create that special feeling and are supported with the every time surprising sexy and naughty visuals from VJ team Godzilla. Our basement is completely camp. You can sit relaxed on one of the red or white FatBoys, completely surrounded by red decoration and be inspired by our wonderful hostess Destynee. Destynee entertains with songs from all great icons of soul and R&B like Diana Ross, Rihana, Barbara Tucker, Beyonce and including her magnificent personification of Whitney Houston. DJ Bloom spins Ibiza Chill lounge style music and together with the complimentary freshly cut fruit sticks by Tiago this is the embodiment of heaven inside the former church. There is so much to explore in this gay heavens dance paradise : enjoy Rapido at Paradiso. Next editions : Sunday March 3rd, Sunday April 28th, Sunday August 4th and Sunday November 4th. Paradiso, Weteringschans 6, 1017 SG Amsterdam
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RAPIDO and the Will Do Foundation
Rapido and the Will Do Foundation The Will Do Foundation helps fight the battle against AIDS in South Africa. We help disadvantaged children and adolescents from poor backgrounds and offer them the opportunity to improve their lives. The battle against AIDS is also a battle against poverty, substance abuse and alcohol abuse. Through personal and medical care we provide an environment where children and adults can find opportunities and focus on their own development. The Will Do Foundation is focused on four areas : education, medical care, agriculture and HIV counseling. The last 6 months have been very productive, in this time we have started a pilot project in the Coffee Bay Area, which is situated in the Transkei. We currently have a professional volunteer, actively managing and monitoring the project. We are currently trying to create awareness for our activities in The Netherlands. Rapido was the first to give us the opportunity to showcase our act on stage, where our group of volunteers gave a live performance, which now will be performed on many other festivals and parties. Rapido gives us the chance reach out to a wider audience and make people aware of what we are doing., We hope that we are touching your hearts and that you will continue to support our efforts in helping those that really need our support. Our objective is to make sure that the money you donate will go where it is most needed, with as little as possible spent on overhead and/or administration costs. Our goal is to spend no less than 95% of the money we receive on local projects in South Africa and we monitor the use of the funds locally to ensure that they are spent in the most effective and efficient way. For more information please go to www.willenendoen. org. Please email us if you want to support us or book our Queerleaders act for your party or festival : willendoen@gmail.com
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House of Rising
‘‘House Of Rising’’ ALTER E-GO EXHIBITION The House of Rising is a bar that consists of multiple spaces where different exhibitions and parties can take place. The Houses’ galleria hosts Amsterdam’s newest, brightest and boldest artists, musicians, DJ’s and designers by volunteering the three floors as their very own platform and showroom. The House of Rising first 2013 show is a photography exhibition where The Houses’ team of party organizers, DJ’s and staff will be presented. Together they’ll rock The House another year! The House family is a group of amazing creative’s that not only challenge the portfolio on Amsterdam’s nightlife but also bring an extra flare to the Gay scene. Photographer: Jacob van Rozelaar (1983) being an absolute autodidact got in touch with the world of photography in his early days due to his neighbour photographer, Ed van der Elsken. In his early days he mostly photographed events, later on he shifted to commercial photography. Today he is the main photographer for several big brands. The Exhibition ALTER E-GO! runs from 31st of December to 24th of January. The House of Rising Reguliersdwarstraat 41, Amsterdam thehouseofrising.com
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ALTER E-GO! 2013 OPENING EXHIBITION & PARTY 31-12-2012 21.00 – 05.00 uur LINE-UP: ShowBizLiz Lady Babaju Lupe Nathan Quinn Monsieur Plastique
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ES COLLECTION STORE
ES Collection Store Amsterdam ES Barcelona underwear and swimwear is one of the hottest brands in men’s clothing. The ES Collection is creating quite a stir amongst men, designers, and fashionista’s. Until recently the ES Underwear Collection has only been available in Spain, but now a limited selection is for sale in the US and Amsterdam. The uniqueness of ES Barcelona men’s underwear and swimsuits is that every item in the ES Collection is sexy and amazing. Hot colours, clean lines, and innovative style define the brand. If you want something that looks and feels great, the ES Underwear Collection is the choice for you. Very close attention is paid to your fitting, so you know that the ES Barcelona underwear collection makes ALL of you look its best. Ideal construction makes every piece from the ES Collection true art and craftsmanship. If you’re tired of putting the same lame styles on your behind, treat your butt to something better with the ES Collection. Visit the ES Collection Store in Amsterdam at Zeedijk 61 or check the website; www.escollectionamsterdam.com Opening times: Monday 12:00 till 20:00 Tuesday till Friday; 12:00 till 20:00 Saturday: 12:00 till 18:00 Sunday: 14:00 till 18:00
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