Noord

Women in Street Art

This spring, STRAAT – the world’s largest museum dedicated street art – gives special attention to the influential women artists who are too often overlooked in a male-dominated scene. Gaze upward at an outstanding collection of graffiti works, installations and murals which stretch to the rafters of this colossal postindustrial space.

UNTIL 28 MAY, STRAATMUSEUM.COM

NDSM Wharf

Visit this former shipyard to see work by local artists at exhibition spaces such as NDSM Fuse (NDSM-Plein 29), On the Inside (TT Melaniaweg 1), Nieuw Dakota and the Beautiful Distress Project Space (Ms. Van Riemsdijkweg 41A and 41B). Lovers of vintage furniture, design and clothing should also check out the IJ-Hallen, Europe’s biggest flea market, which is held here one weekend a month (ijhallen.nl).

Over ‘t IJ Festival brings a summery blend of location- specific theatre, experimental performance and fabulous food to a range of shipping containers and pop-up venues around NDSM Wharf.

14-23 JULY, OVERHETIJ.NL

Bacalar

Tacos and tostadas tear out of the kitchen at hip taqueria Bacalar in a former car park. Inside, the dim lighting and eclectic furniture add to the pop-up bohemian vibe typical of Amsterdam Noord, brightened by the friendly and dedicated staff. Menu highlights include the taco de pulpo, delicious fried octopus on a bed of ground peanuts, beans and a soft purple tortilla, or the black pudding tacos paired with mango and habanero salsa.

Named for ‘the world’s most eccentric animal,’ Narwal Swim Trunks bring some whimsy to men’s sustainable swimwear (€59.95 at Pek&Kleren).

Rookie

Head to this charming new children’s store for the cutest toys, books and gifts. They also sell pre-loved apparel (sizes 0 to 12 years) from premium brands such as Donsje, Mini Rodini, Bobo Choses and Dr. Martens. If the name seems familiar, that’s because this is Rookie’s second store in Noord. The original, on Van der Pekstraat 101, is run by the same sisters. PURMERPLEIN 20, ROOKIEAMSTERDAM.NL

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