18/02/09

Ancient Mayan folklore states that Wednesday is to be a day of sacrifice and penitence. It is only once one achieves satisfactory transcendence through both practices that one can rejoice. We say skip the former and head out to one of these...

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The Rasmus (Concert)

Dürer Kert, 18th February, from 20:00, 4200-4800Ft
Ajtósi Dürer sor 19–21 [map]
Zichy Geza utca, (Trolley 74)

Dürer kert really seems to be getting warmed up, attracting legitimate foreign acts like Jedi Mind Tricks and Young Widows just last week to their stage. We'll give them the benefit of the doubt with Finnish pop-rock sensations, The Rasmus, headlining tonight.

If you're not dissuaded by the hefty cover charge or frontman Lauri Ylönin belting out squeamish lyrics to a crowd of 14 year olds, head to Dürer to check out the action.

Take a listen here.

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Also worth a gander...

Jazztalk feat. Sanyi (DJ)
Merlin, 18th February, 21:00, free
No no no, silly. This isn't a lecture about jazz. Merlin is now featuring a jazz line-up each Wednesday. From spinning records to create a relaxed atmosphere, to live bands, this is the spot if you've got a hankering for Jazz midweek. DJ Sanyi is on this week to cook up some 'bar atmosphere'. Take that as you will. And hey, it's free.

Rewind feat. Soul of Man (Concert/Party)
Corvintető, 18th February
If you ask them, Soul of Man, are the kings of of breakbeat funk. Agree or just agree to disagree, they'll be spinning a few sets at Corvintető at what's probably your best option if you're looking to dance. Listen before you party. Myspace here.

Frost/Nixon (Film)
Puskin Mozi [map], 17:00
Nominated for five Academy Awards, Frost/Nixon recounts the powerful televised debate between Richard Frost and the three years out of office, President NIxon. Critics have raved about the efficacy with which director Ron Howard turns this "30-hour armchair-to-armchair spar into a tidy 122-minute narrative of loss and redemption." Check it out while you can. Trailer here.

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