First edition of this--much criticised--gay and lesbian Xmas festival along the Reguliersdwarsstraat and nearby locations. Includes cultural parties, debates and a special church service. See www.pinkchristmas.nl for details. Ends 28 December. Various locations, (Daily), various prices
Party: GLÜhwein Party
Obviously there will be lots of Glühwein at this Girls Like Us party, plus a showcase by New York-based singer-songwriter Pashly, short films and a mini DJ set by Jessica. De Nieuwe Anita, 20.00-01.00, €5
Friday 19 December
Party: Women's Night
DJ R plays a selection of foot-tapping and hip-shaking hits for the ladies. Dudes are welcome if accompanied by a female friend. Cafe Sappho, 22.00-02.00, free
Sex club: XXX Leather
Popular and steamy men-only fetish sleaze and dance party. Strict dress code: leather, rubber, uniform, army. DJs Jon Doe and Jimmy Stokes, plus visuals by VJ Eddi Bal. Club JVG, 22.00-04.00, €23/€30
Party: (Z)onderbroek
This popular afternoon dance party is now held in the evening. It's also known as 'boners in briefs' as it's all about dancing and fooling around wearing sexy jock-straps, Y-fronts or boxers. Church, 22.00-04.00, €5
Saturday 20 December
Party: Christmas Saloon
Holland's first country & western dance club for gays and lesbians throws a special pink Xmas party with soup, snacks and lots of dancing. You can even bring your own C&W CD to dance to. CREA Cafe, 17.00-22.30, €5
Party: Roze Filmdagen Closing Party
Seen enough flicks? Get rid of your numb bum and get some life back in your body at this cheap booze dance party. Vrankrijk, 22.00-03.00, €TBC
Wednesday 24 December
Party: Pre-Xmas Drinking
Relax and get in the mood for Xmas with a drink or ten. Saarein, 16.00-01.00, free
Party: PinQ Party
It's not gonna be a silent night at this party, organised by PinQ Radio with DJs Sugar Cane, Ruud van der Peijl and Fierce Ruling Diva. Flex Bar, 22.00-04.00, €7.50
Saturday 27 December
Happy hour: Ladies Night
No doubt pussies galore as it's Ladies Night at this happy homo and lesbo hang-out. Special cocktail happy hour for the lezzie ladies between 22.00-23.00, plus other surprises. Getto, 22.00, free
Party: Ladz
Dance night for lads, scallies, skaters, gabbers, sneakers and sportswear boys. A bit like being at the gym, but with alcohol and without the equipment. Oh, and much more cruisy. Church, 22.00-04.00, €8/€10
Party: UNK
Dance party for fags, slags, hags, bags and straights. DJs Lupe and buddies spin electro, techno, minimal and baile funk. Club 8, 23.00-04.00, €8
Sunday 28 December
Sex club: S.O.S.
Note that this hot afternoon party is now held at Club Church and not at the Eagle. The concept has stayed the same though. S.O.S. still isn't about that Abba song, but all about Sex on Sundays. Nude or underwear, it doesn't matter. Anything goes (quite literally). Church, 16.00-20.00, €8
Wednesday 31 December
Party: New Year's Sleaze
Strictly speaking this party starts on 1 January, but what the heck, you have to get the fireworks out the way first. Sleaze boys, women, drag queens are all welcome--it'll be a blast. Dress code: sleazy (obviously) Church, 00.30-late, €12.50
Party: Angel Cruise
New Year's Eve party hosted by De Engel on the Supperclub Cruise, behind Central Station, leaving from Pier 14. With DJs Doug Gray, Jerry Black and Ronny Rocks. Sailing between 23.00-00.30 and 01.30-03.30. Supperclub Cruise, 21.00-05.00, €35
Party: Turn Off The Time
New Year's Eve Party with DJs Showbizliz and Dennis Hupla and free bubbles all night. Cafe Sappho, 22.00-late, €20/€24
Party: Oudjaarsfeest
New Year's Eve party with oliebollen, champagne, fireworks and DJs. Saarein, 22.00-late, free
