# Event Details - **Event Name**: An afternoon with Colleen Geske : Stuff Dutch People Hate @ ABC Amsterdam - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a talk and book signing by writer and humorist Colleen Geske as she presents her latest book, Stuff Dutch People Hate.About this EventPlease join us in welcoming author and humorist Colleen Geske to ABC Amsterdam for a talk and book signing! She will present , the latest entry in her sharply-observed and witty series of books on Dutch culture,About the bookYou've all heard what the Dutch love: stroopwafels, bicycles and of course, gezelligheid. But what about the things that make their blood boil? From tourists on rental bikes to stable governments and soggy bitterballen, this book dives deep into the world of Dutch discontent.Find out why the Dutch despise lateness, expats and e-bikes. What does equality have to do with crappy customer service? And why does pragmatism take the center stage in nearly all Dutch decision making?While the title of this book may sound negative, you'll see that the Dutch are defined just as much by what they dislike (aka "hate") as by what they like. With the signature wit and sarcasm of the Stuff Dutch People Like series, this hilarious guide exposes the tiny (and not-so-tiny) things that drive the Dutch gek.Whether you're Dutch or just curious about their quirks, this book will have you laughing, learning and questioning how a nation so small can have such big opinions.Warning: May contain dangerously high levels of Dutch directness. Read at your own risk.About the authorColleen Geske is a writer, humorist and passionate observer of Dutch culture. With a knack for blending wit, sarcasm and insightful observations, she's made it her mission to demystify the quirks of the Netherlands while keeping her readers laughing along the way.Originally from Canada, and having lived in the Netherlands for nearly two decades, Colleen has developed an undeniable fondness for hagelslag and filet americain. If you ever meet her, don't be surprised if she has some strong opinions of her own, it's just her way of passing on the gift of Dutch directness. Colleen currently lives with her family in Amsterdam.Allard Westenbrink co-host of the Stuff Dutch People Like podcast, will interview Colleen. Allard is a comedy and drama television director who is passionate about deep-friend dutch snacks, vintage knick-knacks and a well-sung smartlap. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amsterdam/an-afternoon-with-colleen-geske-stuff-dutch-people-hate-abc-amsterdam/100001915095575419 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, workshops, theatre, comedy, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fan-afternoon-with-colleen-geske-stuff-dutch-people-hate-abc-amsterdam-tickets-1915095575419 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Amsterdam - **state**: NH - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: The American Book Center - **lat**: 52.3689481 - **long**: 4.8895467 - **full address**: The American Book Center, 12 Spui, Amsterdam, Netherlands ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The American Book Center - ABC (https://allevents.in/org/the-american-book-center-abc/25610834) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6475910e456c2cde846c9c5dea8edf584bd31943c2982efe7b0e6a4951b627d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3264a7-gmir.jpg?v=1762848086 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d72220494401a7d2d3606fd44f770d7302e35813ed9dd954051f3a7b0e9744ec-rimg-w400-h400-dc3364a7-gmir.jpg?v=1762848085 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The American Book Center, 12 Spui, Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 EUR - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The American Book Center - ABC - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, literary-art, performances, workshops, theatre, comedy, entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about An afternoon with Colleen Geske : Stuff Dutch People Hate @ ABC Amsterdam ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "An afternoon with Colleen Geske : Stuff Dutch People Hate @ ABC Amsterdam", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6475910e456c2cde846c9c5dea8edf584bd31943c2982efe7b0e6a4951b627d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3264a7-gmir.jpg?v=1762848086", "startDate": "2025-11-30", "endDate": "2025-11-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/amsterdam/an-afternoon-with-colleen-geske-stuff-dutch-people-hate-abc-amsterdam/100001915095575419", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The American Book Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "12 Spui", "postalCode": "1012 XA", "addressLocality": "Amsterdam", "addressRegion": "NH", "addressCountry": "NL" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.3689481", "longitude": "4.8895467" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a talk and book signing by writer and humorist Colleen Geske as she presents her latest book, Stuff Dutch People Hate.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-30", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/amsterdam/an-afternoon-with-colleen-geske-stuff-dutch-people-hate-abc-amsterdam/100001915095575419" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/amsterdam/an-afternoon-with-colleen-geske-stuff-dutch-people-hate-abc-amsterdam/100001915095575419", "price": 0, "name": "Colleen Geske ABC AMSTERDAM" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The American Book Center - ABC", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-american-book-center-abc/25610834", "description": "Interested in having an event with us?Fill in this form, and our team will review you request. 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