Ready for a new journey through time? Marty McFly and Doc Brown return to the big screen! Director Robert Zemeckis’ iconic film returns to various Pathé theaters on November 13. The classic film is being released for the first time in IMAX and 4DX, creating a unique cinematic experience that merges past, present, and future.
Forty years after its original release, the magical time-travel adventure gets a modern upgrade. A unique opportunity for fans and film enthusiasts to experience this masterpiece with the best picture and sound in IMAX, as well as moving seats and the special effects that make 4DX a truly unique cinematic experience.
Pre-sale began on the legendary date of October 21st , better known as Back to the Future Day: the date Marty and Doc arrive in the future in the second film (October 21, 2015).
Back to the Future will be shown for a limited time starting November 13, 2025, in select Pathé IMAX and 4DX theaters in the Netherlands.
On Sunday, Little Dutch Farm marked its first anniversary with a relaxed outdoor gathering in the Dutch countryside in Wijdenes, just over an hour’s drive from The Hague.
Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and conversation – a fitting way to celebrate a year of growth and connection.
Founded by Kim Taylor, Little Dutch Farm has a peaceful setting where visitors focus on wellbeing, nature, and community. This first birthday event brought together friends and supporters who have helped the farm develop over the past year.
Over the past twelve months, the farm has hosted a range of nature retreats for individuals and companies, offering visitors the chance to slow down and reconnect with the land.
As previously featured on The Hague Online, these retreats invite participants to explore mindfulness, creativity, and local food experiences in a relaxed rural environment.
For more information, visit the Little Dutch Farm website:
Located within Quench Café on Weimarstraat, WarmePretzel is a new pop-up that offers a relaxed space to enjoy something delicious. The concept is the creation of Joanna, an international entrepreneur based in The Hague.
The name says it all — while these handmade pretzels can be enjoyed cold, the real wow factor comes when they’re eaten warm. Served fresh in the café or easily reheated at home, they’re soft, satisfying, and full of flavour.
After noticing that pretzels were hugely popular in other parts of Europe but not yet common in the Netherlands, she decided to bring these treats to her new home city. What began as a personal project quickly developed into a growing local business with a loyal following.
Joanna’s passion for baking and hospitality shows in every detail. She hand-rolls and bakes each pretzel with care, using quality ingredients and experimenting with a range of both sweet and savoury options.
Regular customers often return to try new flavours, and Joanna listens closely to their feedback, adapting recipes and toppings based on what people love most. The current range is mostly vegan.
Adding to its charm, WarmePretzel also makes dog-friendly pretzels — a thoughtful touch for pet owners who like to share their outings with their four-legged friends.!
During our visit, we sampled both a sweet and a savoury filled pretzel, as well as one of the traditional salted versions. Each one was warm and freshly baked, striking the perfect balance between texture and flavour.
Quench your thirst
Alongside your Prezel, you can enjoy drinks from Quench Café’s distinctive selection of local and international brands.
Prezel Workshops & Catering
Beyond its daily offerings, WarmePretzel also runs interactive Pretzel Workshops — fun, hands-on sessions ideal for friends, families, or team-building events. Participants learn to roll and twist their own pretzels, choose toppings, and bake them together, with no prior baking experience required.
For larger gatherings, WarmePretzel provides catering and team events, offering freshly baked pretzels, ideal as a snack, dessert or a meal. Suitable for team events, conferences, trade shows, concerts, weddings, and stadiums thorough out the Netherlands.
Try them for yourself
Although currently a pop-up inside Quench Café, Joanna can often be found at local markets and events, bringing her signature pretzels to different parts of The Hague and beyond.
Whether for a quick snack, a full meal, or an interactive experience, WarmePretzel combines homemade quality with a warm, welcoming community spirit.
Find out more about the menu, opening hours, catering, and workshops at warmepretzel.nl
Seventeen-year-old Ukrainian pianist Ivan Petrenko, a student at the Davidsbündler Academy in The Hague, has been selected for the prestigious VIRTUOS program on AVROTROS Klassiek. This appointment underscores his exceptional artistic talent and places him among promising young musicians on the path to an international career in classical music. At 17, Ivan is only the second pianist of his age to be selected for the VIRTUOS program. The only other one was Nikola Meeuwsen, who has since won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Milestone for Davidsbündler Academy
Although the Davidsbündler Academy has already produced students who have won international competitions in a short time, this selection represents an important milestone — both for Ivan, who is taking a step towards an international professional career in classical music, and for the academy itself.”
Founder and artistic director Anna Fedorova: “We are already very proud of the many awards our students have won, but this is a different story. Ivan’s selection demonstrates that the Davidsbündler Academy’s mission – guiding young top talent towards a sustainable, international professional career – is becoming a reality. It is tangible proof that the academy’s approach works at the highest level.”
While being selected for VIRTUOS is an important recognition, the academy sees it primarily as a beginning. Ivan will remain closely associated with the Davidsbündler Academy in the coming years, preparing for important performances, the recording of his debut album, collaborations with renowned musicians, and participation in major international competitions. “The next challenges are already upon us – and Ivan is ready for them,” says Fedorova. “We will continue to provide him with intensive support in this next, crucial phase of his development.”
About the VIRTUOS program
As part of the AVROTROS Klassiek talent development program, Ivan, along with cellist Stefano Bruno and violinist Hawijch Elders, will have the opportunity to record a professionally produced debut CD and perform in various media and concert halls. The CD recording will take place from May 6th to 8th, 2026, at the Broadcasting Music Centre in Hilversum. The highlight will be Ivan’s solo performance with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra during the AVROTROS Friday Concert on May 21st, 2027, at TivoliVredenburg and the Sunday Morning Concert at the Concertgebouw.
About Ivan Petrenko
Ivan studied with Tatiana Abaieva in Kyiv between 2019 and 2022 and has been studying at the Davidsbündler Academy since its founding in 2022, with both Abaieva and Borys Fedorov. Since September 2025, he has been combining his studies at the academy with a bachelor’s degree at Codarts Rotterdam with Nino Gvetadze – a program he has just begun, which complements his main program at Davidsbündler.
He won major prizes at an early age, including the Yevhen Stankovych Competition (Kyiv), “Merci, Maestro!” (Belgium), the WPTA Spain International Piano Competition, and the “Kharkiv Meets Zurich” Competition.
As a soloist he has performed with the Britten Youth Orchestra, Kyiv Camerata, the Davidsbündler Chamber Orchestra, and the Hague Symphony Orchestra Euterpe, performing, among others, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto.
For more information about Ivan Petrenko or the Davidsbündler Academy in The Hague:
The impressive outdoor artwork “Be Longing” by internationally renowned artist Michael Rakowitz was unveiled in The Hague’s Molenvliet Park earlier this year. The artist was inspired by archaeological discoveries near Molenvliet Park.
Rakowitz’s artwork consists of seven objects spread throughout Molenvliet Park. Among them, a wheel, a jug, and a roof tile were constructed from hundreds of ceramic shards, with input from residents playing a key role in the artistic process. During communal dinners, ceramic tableware from residents of The Hague, Rijswijk, and Voorburg was collected. The shards of this tableware are incorporated into the objects and symbolize the cultural wealth of the city.
“The title of the artwork, Be Longing, is about feeling at home. How do you make a new or old place your home? How do you create a city together? You do this by bringing something from the past, from your previous home, into the future, into your new surroundings, your house, and your life. A true work of art by, for, and of The Hague. Because there are many people here who contributed to the work. Residents of The Hague donated ceramics, who cooked with us, built with us, and shared their ideas with the artist ,” said Mayor Van Zanen at the unveiling.
Ancient finds
The art project originated with the construction of the Rotterdamsebaan road. The large-scale archaeological excavations on the Molenvlietpark side provided the inspiration for the outdoor artwork. Archaeologists from the municipality of The Hague discovered centuries-old Roman and other cultural artifacts in the soil beneath the park and the Rotterdamsebaan road. Rakowitz recreated seven of these artifacts in large format.
A work of art full of layers
The title “Be Longing” carries multiple meanings: the longing for a home, the feeling of homesickness, and the desire to belong. This layering is reflected in both the creation and the meaning of the work. It serves as a unifying symbol in a city where more than half of the residents have a migration background. “A city where everyone feels at home is something you create together,” says artist Michael Rakowitz, who himself is of Iraqi-American descent.
The artwork was commissioned by the municipality of The Hague, in collaboration with Stroom Den Haag. Several local organizations were involved. “Be Longing” is a significant new addition to The Hague’s international public art collection, which also includes works by artists such as Huang Yong Ping and James Turrell. More information about these artworks can be found at www.bkdh.nl
It’s no secret that the retro style of life has taken root once more in today’s society. With the resurgence of pre-2000s culture visible everywhere. From clothing to pop culture, it’s evident that the old-fashioned is once again back in fashion. Most notably in music can this cultural rewind be seen, with the top artists of today once more choosing to release their latest albums on both vinyl and cassette, as well as online.
This has largely been thanks to a revival in public desire for less digital and more analogue ways of life, with many today seeking escape from the technologically encapsulated world we live in today. In recent years, vinyl’s popularity especially, has found itself rejuvenated and reawakened, with more people keen to listen to music specifically on non-digital platforms. This demand has certainly been met by supply, with many more new and vibrant record stores opening across Europe. A trend clearly visible in The Hague, with many record stores now open within walking distance of the city centre. Each offering diverse and broad arrangements of vinyl records fit for anyone’s musical taste.
The locations of each of the record stores in The Hague are in such close proximity to each other that one could certainly visit a great deal of them in a single day by merely walking around the city. The closest store to ‘The Spui’ (town centre) is Empire Records (on Korte Houtstraat 12), hosting a variety of records in a thinly built store tucked into a sidestreet just off the ‘Plein’ and 4-minute walk from ‘The Spui’. While the store contains an array of different styles and genres, it is certainly geared towards a mid to late 20th century crowd, with a deep and diverse selection of 60s, 70s, and 80s albums available here.
Not too far from Empire Records is Chippy Chasers on Papestraat, a small and cozily situated store that recently opened its doors in the last few months. It is host to a niche selection of house, garage, techno, and dub tracks and perfectly caters to that community with not only the plethora of records its walls behold but its easily browsable store layout only makes the customer experience more enjoyable for those vinyl lovers of house and techno beats.
Just a few hundred meters down from Chippy Chasers towards the Noordeinde Paleis is 3345 records (Noordeinde 87G), which holds the greatest collection of latest releases and modern artists, alongside some great classics as well as regional artists. The store holds perhaps the most comprehensive and diverse selection of vinyl records to be found in The Hague, as well as a small collection of cassettes available for all those walkman lovers out there. From Taylor Swift to Elvis Presley, the most well-known artists on vinyl can be found here.
Just the other side of the Paleis Town, at Noordwal 480, yet another great record store can be found. Situated alongside the picturesque canal, THE SHOP records is perhaps the best store on this list for second-hand, well-priced records. Especially for those looking for 60s and 70s tracks, alongside a whole host of regional classics. It’s a must visit for the more classically palleted listeners, and those looking for a great deal on some famous retro hits.
Just another quick walk down to the Grote Markt and another two great stores can be found. The first of which, CrazyHorse Recordstore (Prinsegracht 8), is situated just next to the Paardcafe, and is home to a nicely laid out selection of classic record hits as well as a lower level, adding to the extensive collection of albums and singles available in the store.
The second record store nearby, Vinyl Grove (Boekhorststraat 10), is just around the corner from CrazyHorse Recordstore and holds yet another great collection of records, this time focused towards 20th-century tunes. With the proximity of both these locations, it would certainly be worth visiting them as they are easily within a 2 minute walk of each other.
In addition to all these shops, many vinyl records are also available in other, non-vinyl-specific stores, such as Paagman (on Lange Poten 13-15) and Urban Outfitters (at Vlamingstraat 18), both of which hold, albeit limited, still decent numbers of records, largely from the latest artist releases.
It would certainly be worth it for anyone interested in vinyl to check out some of these locations, as they are all first-rate for all your record collection needs.
