What’s Happening

The Rooftop
Jazz Club

WANNEER | November 17, 2018
TIJD | 19.30 - 21.30
WAAR | Zoku's Event Space

Jazz is just better with a view.

We will greet you at the back “stage” where you can get some drinks and get acquainted with the space. You will then get to experience two performances by some of Amsterdam’s finest up & coming jazz musicians. After the show stick around for some drinks and hang with the musicians.

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | €15. Tickets are available via this link. (SOLD OUT)

Tackling the
elephant

WANNEER | November 22, 2018
TIJD | 19.00 - 21.30
WAAR | Zoku

An introduction in how to solve disagreement constructively.

You had a disagreement with your colleague who now avoids your presence. She sends you regular emails, with the whole team in cc, complaining about your work.

 Your intern is consistently missing deadlines, upsetting your elaborate planning. 

 Your team needs to make a decision, but one team member stubbornly rejects every proposal.

We’ve never learned how to deal with elephants.

The working place is rife with elephants: issues, disagreements, conflicts, all hushed up and ignored. Most of us avoid issues, because we don’t know how to tackle them. We’ve never been taught how to resolve disagreements constructively.

Sometimes we’re driven to a breaking point, and decide to let the other person have it. We feel we’re in the right, so we want to have our point of view prevail, have the other person give in. This does not lead to a real resolution, as it always leaves one person’s view dismissed.

What if you had tools to tackle these pesky pachyderms, resolve disagreements constructively, and nurture your professional and personal relationships?

Deep Democracy: Elephant Whispering for Beginners

Deep Democracy is a practical approach for solving conflicts on individual and group level. It’s ‘democratic’ because it emphasizes the importance of every voice, because decisions are wisest when both majority and minority voices are valued. It’s ‘deep’ because it goes beyond a rational discussion of ideas. It deals with emotions, attachments, and patterns, encouraging self-development and engagement with others.

In this introduction, you will learn about the theory behind Deep Democracy. You will also get some very light hands-on experience, practicing a tool to tackle difficult conversations with colleagues and partners. Your office will be much more comfortable, once devoid of elephants.

Who?

People not Projects founder Ann Cassano is a cultural anthropologist and psychologist. For over a decade she has worked for and with refugees. Noticing that refugees don’t always get a say in projects which are supposed to benefit them, she started looking for methods to boost refugee participation, inclusion, and agency in projects with NGOs. One of the methods she uses is Deep Democracy, which bolsters minority voices and ensures their participation in decisions. Ann lives and works in Amsterdam. She has a thing for elephants.

TICKETS | Free. Tickets Available via this link

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | November 23, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.

The Inner
Beast

WANNEER | November 29, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's co-working space

Many people like to go and play after they work. For that, Amsterdam is the right place to be. That won’t be too surprising. However, what if you could work and play, simultaneously? What if you could develop a mindset and gain the tools to make your work more meaningful, engaging and energizing?

To answer those questions: you can! And you can find out more by reading on. Zoku is about people, especially like-minded ones. Bringing people together can produce the most amazing results. If you add to that mix a creative environment and passionate speakers, you get a powerful recipe for change.. That’s exactly what we have in store for you: an opportunity to discover your Inner Beast, provided by Extraordinary Life.

In the jungle of life there is a path that will lead to more impactful, more meaningful and more engaging work. But it’s not an easy path to walk. It takes skill and drive to walk this path – and the Inner Beast session will support you to take the next steps. During this fun and interactive two-hour session you will create some intense moments filled with blasts of energy together with fellow participants. There will also be more tranquil time to reflect and look at yourself in a brand new way. And of course there will be insightful learning moments.

So get ready to discover your unique talents and the driving force that nourishes you with energy.

Get ready to unleash your Inner Beast!

TICKETS | Free. Sign up by completing this short form 

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | November 30, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.

Travel Writing
Workshop

WANNEER | December 1, 2018
TIJD | 11.00 - 13.00
WAAR | Zoku

We’re excited to have Talia Stone back at Zoku to host a Travel Writing Workshop!

People who travel, write – often keeping a journal, or a blog.  At least, that’s what Talia has experienced. While travelling through Peru, she taught writing workshops in the hostels she stayed at. There was a huge demand in each new town she moved to, and were such a success that she decided to continue doing them after her return to Holland.

In this two hour workshop, she will give hands-on assignments that stimulate the writing muscles and inspire you to keep writing. The emphasis is on creativity, so anyone can join – that means ‘locals’ are free to participate too, not just globe-trotters.

About Talia Stone:
With vast experience in television, film and commercials, Talia is now focussing on her true passion: writing. After receiving a postgraduate degree in teaching creative writing she has now successfully rolled out several workshops. Whether it is her 8-week course for beginning writers, her Travel Writing Workshop or her Storytelling for Business Workshop, you will always come out a little more of a writer than you were before.

TICKETS | The cost for this whirlwind of creativity is only €31.68 per person. Tickets can be purchased via this link 

Go with
the Flow

WANNEER | December 1, 2018
TIJD | 10.00 - 12.30
WAAR | Zoku

How to implement a more mindful way of being

Love & Oranges – Nicola Cloherty and Red Lotus Projects have joined forces to bring you FLOW: workshops to empower and guide you on how to implement a more mindful way of being and living.

In this 2.5 hour workshop, we will provide practical and digestible ways to tune in and seek clarity, balance, manage and conserve energy, create and act – moving into your flow and integrate and implement it into daily life

What you’ll experience:

Guided meditations that aid self-compassion, the art of taming negative emotions and deep relaxation.

Practical exercises and worksheets to serve and support you in and beyond the workshop.

A supportive peer group of like-minded people.

Opportunity to cultivate connection through stimulating discussion.

A powerful accountability ethos to support you through change.

Guidance, coaching and questioning to help you find clarity and keep you focused.

Who’s this for?

People looking to open wide and create balance in their life – whether that be self-relationship, work, family.

Entrepreneurs and freelancers – Nicola & Leigh know first hand that starting a new venture or freelancing is tough and can present all kinds of challenges that can emotionally, mentally and physically challenge us.

Those in the know but looking to practice and implement action in their lives

TICKETS | € 48.  Available via this link 

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | December 7, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.

The Rooftop
Jazz Club

WANNEER | December 8, 2018
TIJD | 19.30 - 21.30
WAAR | Zoku's Event Space

Jazz is just better with a view.

We will greet you at the back “stage” where you can get some drinks and get acquainted with the space. You will then get to experience two performances by some of Amsterdam’s finest up & coming jazz musicians. After the show stick around for some drinks and hang with the musicians.

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | €15. Tickets are available via this link. (SOLD OUT)

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | December 14, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | December 21, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.

After Work
Open Stage

WANNEER | December 28, 2018
TIJD | 18.00 - 22.00
WAAR | Zoku's Living Room

Join us after work as Zoku’s Living Room becomes a stage to some wonderful musical talent!

Open Stage sign-up starts at 18:00 and we begin at 19:00. There are 8 spots available, 3 songs each (preferably originals). No sign up in advance. Each performer gets a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage! Whether you want to play or watch, come and enjoy the music and kick-start your weekend with us!

A bit about Amsterdam Music Project:
“Amsterdam Music Project (AMP) is all about bringing musicians and music lovers together in alternative, unique spaces around the city. We look to blur the line between audience and performer, ensuring that everyone is involved in creating a one of a kind experience.”

TICKETS | Free entry. Just turn up! Keep up to date with any info at our Facebook event here.