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  "id": 17430375,
  "title": "From pickles to magic: 11 great things to do in November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/from-pickles-to-magic-11-great-things-to-do-in-november",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/10/from-pickles-to-magic-11-great-things-to-do-in-november/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From pickles to magic: 11 great things to do in November\n\nAmsterdam's Museumnacht is a night-time event featuring 65 museums staying open, with activities like \"Ask an Imam\" for discussions on faith, a boat trip for refugees, and more. The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem showcases a Hals-Rembrandt exhibition, focusing on the styles of the two Dutch masters, open earlier for a closer look. Tutankhamun, an immersive exhibition using VR, is at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam from November 6, attracting visitors of all ages. The Orange Theatre Company in Amsterdam performs five-minute English language monologues titled 'In the Flesh' from November 11, possibly with some steamy moments in the Oedipus Brewery. American Pickle Day on November 14 celebrates the city's pickle history with an exhibition of pickle paintings by Harvey Herman, pickle history, and tastings at the st-Art Centre. Leiden expats can join Dutch language practice sessions in a safe space to boost confidence and meet others to discuss language challenges. Shrek The Musical, a jolly story of the ogre, princess, and talking donkey, is at the Amsterdams Theaterhuis from November 27-29, with December dates included for those to avoid December reservation rush. Sinterklaas arrives at the sumptuous Paleis Soestdijk in Leiden, where the Blue Corridor becomes a Pieten Palace for children to see Sinterklaas, gifts, and activities. The Willet-Holthuysen museum in Amsterdam's Herengracht displays the opulence linked to the slave trade, showcasing a complete inventory of Jagtlust plantation in Suriname, owned by financier Willem Deutz and merchant Fredrik Berewout. The Jewish Museum in Amsterdam exhibits the world of Jewish illusionists around 1900, including Harry Houdini, Horace Goldin, and Okito (Theo Bamberg), with world-renowned Dutch magician Hans Klok sharing magic tricks and allowing visitors to try them. Disco music from the 70s, tied to marginalized groups' emancipation, is celebrated at the Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam until August 22, 2027. DutchNews.org relies on reader donations to report on important issues and provide daily summaries, inviting support for their free service and survey participation.",
  "summary": "It’s November, the quiet before the Christmas cheer storm. But there’s still much non-festive fun to be had, as the...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Mindful Movements: November wellness and fitness news and things to do in the UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/mindful-movements-november-wellness-and-fitness-news-and-things-to-do",
        "published": "2026-10-31T01:58:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}