Some options for this weekend as we fend off the rain here in Amsterdam.

Saturday:

Sensual is at the Bimhuis, playing their style of Brazilian grooves. 8:30pm, 14€.

Melvin Taylor plays the blues at Maloe Melo starting at 10pm, 5€ entry.

DJ Pinchado spins at OCCII, € 4, 10:30pm to 4am.

Sunday:

I can't believe Less Than Jake is still going. Little known fact, my old ska band played with them back in 1998. Melkweg, 8pm, 15€ + membership.

Kids ages 7 to 12 can check out the Klankspeeltuin at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. Starts at 12:30pm and kids will have a chance to create their own world of sound. € 7,50.