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Zuidoost-Side Story
Zuidoost is about as far away as you can get from your typical canals-andclogs image of Amsterdam. Still, as one of the most culturally diverse, greenest and forwardfacing districts, it is a side of the city that shouldn’t be overlooked. It is also home to all that is big in the entertainment world; the Johan Cruij ArenA, Ziggo
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Green spaces
Zuidoost has culture, but it also has green. Gaasperplas is a gem of a space in which an intricate web of streams, bridges, beaches,
Brouwerij Kleiburg
Locatted on the site of a former abbey, Brouwerij Kleiburg makes beers according to age-old monastic traditions. It’s also a social enterprise in which a portion of pro ts goes directly back into the monastery’s activities for the good of the people. Enjoy a brew on the terrace, with a view of the kettles, or head into De Proefzaak, the tasting room in a spacious green hangar. Understandably beer is central on the menu here, but you can accompany your drink with dishes such as sh and chips, a Moroccan tagine or tasty veggie burgers. HULLENBERGWEG 6, DEPROEFZAAK.NL and paths connects walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Those wanting to dance the night away can enjoy major music events here, such as Amsterdam Open Air and Reggae Lake Festival. A bit further east is Bijlmerweide, a beautiful and family-friendly farm and café. A scenic walk away in the Diemerbos lies House of Bird brewery, where you can sample speciality beers in the tasting room. Don’t miss the brand-new Brasa Park – an urban garden and community space on the roof of the Gaasperdam tunnel
The Black History Book (€25.99 at Athenaeum Bookstore) takes you through the key milestones in Black history, culture and society – from the ancient world to the present.
Indoor and outdoor
Each year, Nelson Mandela Park hosts the fantastic Kwaku Summer Festival, a multi-weekend event with live performances, sports and unmissable food stalls. For animal-lovers and
For more information on Amsterdam Zuidoost check out the Neighbourhood Guide on our site: iamsterdam.com/ neighbourhoods green-fingered types, De Gliphoeve is a volunteerrun mini farm for a wholesome dose of goat petting, craft workshops and delicious pancakes. Over in the more residential borough of De Bijlmer, you’ll find cultural higlights such as CBK Zuidoost, Bijlmer Parktheater and the Open Space Contemporary Art Museum (OSCAM).
Shifting the Narrative
The Open Space Contemporary Art Museum (OSCAM) at Bijlmerplein is a dynamic art space with a mission to share untold stories and represent voices that are not heard enough in today ’s art world. Shifting the Narrative is a multidisciplinary fashion exhibition aiming to rede ne our de nition of vulnerability and masculinity, particularly in relationship to Black male identity. Stunning collections sketch an alternative view of art and fashion, re ecting on cultural codes and traditions and providing a counterpoint to the international fashion industry. In collaboration with OHIM, the exhibition showcases works by Bianca Saunders, BOTTER, Filling Pieces, PALMWINE IceCREAM, Patta x Bodil Ouédraogo and The New Originals.
UNTIL 8 JUNE, OSCAM.NL
Athenaeum Bookstore
This renowned literary temple’s Zuidoost branch o ers a colourful range of authors re ecting the diverse nature of its neighbourhood. You’ll nd adult and children’s ction in Dutch and English as well as books about history, psychology, business and nature here. There’s also a good selection of international magazines.
BIJLMERPLEIN 1009, ATHENAEUM.NL