14/02/10

Serbian "Black George" Petrović decided on this day in 1804 to impress his woman by overthrowing the Ottomans, so he went out and started the First Serbian Uprising, which went along OK for a few years, but it's not called the first one for nothing. And his beloved was not impressed. Bloodstains in the laundry are not a good way to feed a flame. He should have taken her out, instead ...

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Goran Bregović

14th February 19:30, 2400-8900 ft

Művészetek Palotája [map]

Goran Bregović has made music for Emir Kusturica and Iggy Pop. When he comes to Budapest, he uses local performers in his Orchestra for Weddings and Funerals, which contains anywhere from 10-37 people. His contemporary Balkan-flavored songs and the visual spectacle will not disappoint. Plus he has an adorable website.

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Also worth a gander...


Cöki Jam (Accoustic)
Cökxpôn Ambient [map] 21:00
Sweep your loved one away to a magical place not unlike India. This cultural center on Boraros Tér is hosting their weekly accoustic jam session. Details about the organization's mission are here. They are also now accepting applications for acts on their stage at Sziget.

Deep Smile Pres : Csillagközi Charter (psy-trance)
Kuplung [map] 19:30
If you missed out on the 32-hour party last weekend, you can get a taster tonight. DJs 3e (Kuplung), Kalumet and Oleg (DeepSmile) are spinning. Great chance for you and that special someone to dance close ...

Julius Caesar (Play)
International Buda Stage [map] 19:00
The Richard Challoner Theatre Company has been touring in Hungary since 1990, and they are here with a new multimedia version of Shakespeare's play. Woo your you-know-who with Culture - after the performance you can read them a sonnet.


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