07/09/2009

The world's first submarine attack took place on this day, in the year 1776, when the crew of the American submersible, Turtle, attempted to attach a time-bomb to the side of a British ship in New York harbour. How much easier would it have been if they had simply thought instead of wearing a...

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Bikini (Concert)
Zöld Pardon
7th September 2009, from 20:00, 300 ft

...it makes the head spin, very tight playing, good melodies, very alternative stuff. I have no idea what they are singing about and I do not care.' That's the American Dr Gunni (probably not a real doctor) on their 1983 album 'Hova lett'. Hairy, ageing, male rockers who absolutely don't wear bikinis. Unfortunately we couldn't find a picture of them so have gone for a gratuitous bikini shot anyway...

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Indie Rehab Party (Club)
Dürer Kert, free
The perfect recipe for those still recovering from a heavy weekend. DJ Alabard is joined bz DJ AndOne to get you back on the straight and narrow.


Inglourious Basterds (Film)
All manner of Palace Cinemas: times here
It's the long-awaited return to form of Quentin Tarantino. This time, he tackles the Word War II genre in his own unique style. The impressive cast includes: Brad Pitt, Mike Myers and QT regular Samuel L Jackson. Expect plenty of gratuitous violence and superb acting. Reviews here.

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