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The April Commute: Unrest and Pollen

Ilya Stasevich 31/05/2025

The Commute is Ilya Stasevich’s monthly column in Aa Magazine — a diaristic city report, tracing the atmosphere, everyday rituals, and undercurrents of Amsterdam, a city experienced through constant motion. Combining personal notes with elements of review and reportage, The Commute offers a view on life in the city from a perspective shifting between that of a local and a passerby. Ilya is a Moscow-born, Amsterdam-based artist and writer.

DIPG: Aa’s HHF Afterparty by Chiara Wagner and Christina Lai

Chiara Wagner 23/05/2025

The inaugural Het Hapjesfestijn took place two weeks ago, leaving attendees buzzing with excitement. Aa curated the afterparty, featuring Karmel, Misa, Eauxmar, and a live show from Michael Ekow + May, all documented by Aa partygirls Chiara and Christina.

Aa Presents: Het Hapjesfestijn 2025

Aa Team 09/05/2025

Aa Magazine is reuniting with Sebonsa to co-host the first-ever Het Hapjesfestijn this weekend, May 10-11, featuring food, wine, and music. Enjoy food from you favorite Amsterdam spots, exciting workshops, and an unmissable Saturday lineup curated by Aa, all in the city’s creative hub, Studio Wieman.

Cheat Sheet: May 2025

Aa Team 01/05/2025

Looking for things to do in Amsterdam this May? The Aa May 2025 Cheat Sheet is your curated guide to the city’s must-attend events

Aa Explores: Barcelona

Viviana Puica 29/04/2025

For this edition of Aa explores, team member Viviana Puica takes you to Barcelona, Spain.

How to Build an IT Girl

Irene Straniero 23/04/2025

Stupid and the City ™️ x Trends on Ice brings you the ultimate guide to being an ‘IT Girl’. The ‘How to Build an IT Girl’ manual is the fashion-forward, c*nt-forward, bad-b*tch forward, all-inclusive guide discussing everything the ‘IT Girl’ wears, says, and thinks. Whether in need of a little confidence boost or a full seasonal rebrand, it is necessary that we all internalise this guide for our own benefit.

Amsterdam Spring Eats

Aa Team 19/04/2025

Your ultimate guide to light, comforting, and seasonal eats across Amsterdam. Curated by the Aa team for spring days, sun-soaked terraces, and everything in between.

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