Those cold winters nights have arrived, which is exciting in this era of global warming.

Friday:

IndieRock band the Klaxons at Paradiso, Grote Zaal, 7:30pm, sold out. (wink)

Very popular gay dance party Rapido Weekender, 15 to 32€ per night, goes until sunday, see the website for details.

Van Morrison, seriously. Heineken Music Hall, 7:30pm, sold out (!).

Saturday:

Lots of Portuguese-Language music at the Amsterdam World and Beyond festival, Muziekgebouw, €27.50, 7:30pm.

Much respect for Alpha Blonde, Melkweg, 8pm, €32.50 plus membership.

Speaking of Portuguese-Language music, Cape Verdian sensation Sara Tavares plays the Meervaart; 8:15pm, €20.

Sunday:

You either love it or hate it, but Sinter Klaas is coming to town and his black petes will throw candy at your kids. By one O'clock he will be at Leidseplein and you'll be convinced everyone is out of their mind.

Stubnitz has 2XLive, 8pm, price unknown

Winston Kingdom has a party called Beatschool; 11pm, €9.50.