11/03/09

Ancient Mayan folklore states that Wednesday is to be a day of sacrifice and penitence. Only once you achieve transcendence through both practices can you rejoice. We say ignore them - no wonder their civilization's dead - head out to one of these instead...

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JazzTalk - WorldCitizen (Concert)

Merlin, 4th February, 21:00, Free
Gerlóczy utca 4 [map]
Pest Centre, V, Deák Ferenc tér (M1,2,3), 3 min

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. This week's programming features Najmányi László aka WorldCitizen spinning some "dancefloor jazz." DJ Sanyi is set to follow on the wheels of steel. Worth a look, and hey, it's free.

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Also worth a gander...

FolKocsma (Concert)
RS9 [map], 11th March, 21:00
Plinky plonky, honky-tonky, brassy blues to good old fashioned folk and everything in between. If you're looking for an intimate venue for a gig as laid back as it gets, RS9's now weekly concerts are definitely worth a look.

Besh o Drom (Concert)
Szeparé Bisztró, 11th March
Not just another Balkan, Transylvanian, Egyptian, Jewish, Armenian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Greek and Afghan hybrid. Website here.

Slumdog Millionaire (Film)
Művész, 11th March, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45
An unlikely love story finds an Indian youngster on the popular television show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, searching for his lost love. A completely unknown cast but 8 Oscars must count for something. Trailer here and IMDB here.

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