What we’re about
Based in Amsterdam, we are the largest and coolest international community in the Netherlands. We’re a social club for Amsterdam expats with an international membership that includes both recently relocated expats and long-term residents. Our doors are open to everyone. Whether you are an expat, a Dutch who's internationally oriented, or simply a traveller passing through, you're all welcome to join our growing multicultural family.
On a weekly basis, we host a range of networking and social events at various locations in the city, where expats and locals can gather to meet interesting people, create valuable connections and foster new friendships. Our events are always conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment.
We meet up regularly to: drink & mingle at various Amsterdam hotspots, explore the city's good food with social dining, watch comedy shows and plays, go clubbing and dancing, watch and play games and sports, go on special trips and rides... and other authentic Amsterdam experiences.
For event news and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/laughingatpotatoes.amsterdam
For community discussions, membership perks and other expat-related info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughingatpotatoes
Our Meetup.com group:
https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-expat
Our Discussions Page - https://community.expats.page/
Whatsapp Groups: To join, send a message to +31 6 1968 0620. Remember to state your member name either on our meetup.com page or on our Facebook group and let us know which event you're interested in so we can assign you to the proper groups.
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See all- RUN, EXPATS, RUN! @ VondelparkVondelpark, Amsterdam
Every Tuesday, join Julia, Karen & Cecilia for a fun run in Vondelpark.
Everyone is welcome.
All you need is a pair of running shoes
We'll be doing a 4-5K round in the park.Do you need an excuse to start running? Let us give you some. Pick a reason below and see you Tuesday 6:30 PM at the entrance of Vondelpark!
Reasons to start running with us:
☻ I want to get fit
☻ I'd like to stay young
☻ I like meeting people
☻ I drank too much last weekend
☻ My Tinder date cancelled on me
☻ I enjoy the sound of heavy breathing
☻ Had a shitty day at work
☻ I make fast runners look good
☻ One way to keep my body warm with these soaring gas prices
☻ Visiting a sauna is too expensive
☻ Between heart surgery & running, I prefer the latter
☻ I have nothing better to do on TuesdayGood to Know Info:
► There is currently no bag or coat drop available so make sure you only come with your essentials.
► We meet at 18.30 at the entrance of Vondelpark (Opposite Holland Casino). Once you enter, you'll see a group of us waiting at the side.
► We aim to do 4K but depending on your fitness level you're welcome to do a shorter run.
► Everyone in the group has a different fitness level and run at different speeds so it's not possible to keep the group together throughout the run. We will start the run together but feel free to split later and settle down to a pace more comfortable for yourself.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, please share facebook or one of your social media accounts. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.
- Padel Session with High 5 (FULL)Frans Otten Stadion, Amsterdam
Hey everyone! 👋
We’ve got another padel session coming up at Frans Otten Stadium, in collaboration with our friends at High 5.
It’s going to be a fun, relaxed event, and all abilities are welcome—whether you’re a beginner or a pro!
The awesome team at High 5 will be hosting, so you’re in good hands. 🙌
If you’ve got any questions, feel free to reach out to our host Tom (+447809867748), he’s here to help 👍
12 spots available, €12 p.p. First-come, first serve! Sign up here so we can group you according to your skill level!
https://www.high-5.co/waitlist/expatsamsterdamnetworkLooking forward to seeing you on the court! 💪
- Monday Night Laughs – Halloween EditionPaleis van de Weemoed, Amsterdam
Get your tickets here
For dinner reservations from 6.30 PM, go here
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It's Halloween week! Come in your fancy dress. Best costume wins a drink!
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Your continual support week after week has enabled us to bring in not just up-and-coming talents, but also bigger names from the international scene into our bi-monthly comedy line-up, from Comedy Central, to Netflix, BBC and more!Come for the social drinks, stay on for the comedy.
Show starts at 8:00 pm. But we meet from 7:15 pm! Come early if you wish to mingle, grab a bite & some drinks before the show. There will also be opportunities after the show to hang out.
Grab a ticket and see you there!
Prices:
€7.50: Early Bird ticket – Show only
€10: Normal ticket – Show only
€34: Group of 4 DiscountIt's highly advised to get a ticket online because they are €5 cheaper. Door sales are €15 and only available if we're not sold out.
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Headliner Ger Staunton (IR) - is a regular headline act in his home country of Ireland, as well as being one of the most internationally traveled performers to emerge from the green isle. He regularly tours America, Europe, the UAE, Scandinavia, the UK, and since the return of live entertainment in 2021 he has also brought his shows as far as Iraq and India.
Originally from the West of Ireland, Staunton draws on stories, insights, anecdotes and characters from this unique part of the world, and opens them up to a global audience. Years of experience in front of multicultural clubs and theatres have honed a style material which endears him to all demographics.
"Immaculately woven anecdotal riffs with a smooth pace and a dark twinkle" - The Independent 2020Martin Angolo (IR) is an award winning Irish comedian who is a regular at comedy clubs and festivals all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and the United States. Martin recently appeared on LOL Last One Laughing Ireland on Amazon Prime and has gotten millions of views on his videos on Instagram.
"A perspective that feels familiar and fresh" - Rolling Stone
"Very funny" - Graham Norton
“Laser-sharp wit” - The Independent.
"Martin is hilarious and is an Irish national treasure” – Eric Andre
Travis Arthur (CA) On the rise comedian out of Vancouver Canada.
Travis takes on parenting and life as a traveling comic. He was a recent a semi finalist in the yuk yuks comedy competition in Canada.Originally from Canada, Caroline D'Angelo (CA) has lived in the Netherlands since 2011, begining stand-up in 2023. Her total failure to make friends and integrate into Dutch society has been an asset on stage, and she was the first-ever winner of the Tiny Underground Newbie Award (TUNA) in October 2023. She was recently named as one of That Comedy Thing's 'Ones to Watch 2024', and was also a semi-finalist in the 2023 English Talent Award run by the Utrecht Comedy Festival.
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Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event. - RUN, EXPATS, RUN! @ VondelparkVondelpark, Amsterdam
Every Tuesday, join Julia, Karen & Cecilia for a fun run in Vondelpark.
Everyone is welcome.
All you need is a pair of running shoes
We'll be doing a 4-5K round in the park.Do you need an excuse to start running? Let us give you some. Pick a reason below and see you Tuesday 6:30 PM at the entrance of Vondelpark!
Reasons to start running with us:
☻ I want to get fit
☻ I'd like to stay young
☻ I like meeting people
☻ I drank too much last weekend
☻ My Tinder date cancelled on me
☻ I enjoy the sound of heavy breathing
☻ Had a shitty day at work
☻ I make fast runners look good
☻ One way to keep my body warm with these soaring gas prices
☻ Visiting a sauna is too expensive
☻ Between heart surgery & running, I prefer the latter
☻ I have nothing better to do on TuesdayGood to Know Info:
► There is currently no bag or coat drop available so make sure you only come with your essentials.
► We meet at 18.30 at the entrance of Vondelpark (Opposite Holland Casino). Once you enter, you'll see a group of us waiting at the side.
► We aim to do 4K but depending on your fitness level you're welcome to do a shorter run.
► Everyone in the group has a different fitness level and run at different speeds so it's not possible to keep the group together throughout the run. We will start the run together but feel free to split later and settle down to a pace more comfortable for yourself.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, please share facebook or one of your social media accounts. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.