18/03/10

On this day in 1965, Alexey Leonov stepped outside the Voskhod 2 capsule and spent 12 minutes and 9 seconds walking in space. Alexey was the first human ever to walk in space. After one further trip into space Alexey eventually rose to the rank of General and became head of the Soviet space programme. He eventually retired in 1991 and has travelled extensively since then. Alexey is well known to be a huge fan of the Budapest night-life and continues to be a regular visitor, even as a sprightly 75-year-old. Look out for him this evening at...

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Random Chocolates (Concert)

Filter Club - 19:45, free
Almássy utca 1 [map]
Pest, VII, Blaha Lujza tér (M2, T4/6), 5 min

One of the more established and entertaining ex-pat bands in Budapest play their own brand of alternative pop/rock. A full show also includes support from Mookie Brando and his Second Cousins, plus Kinkiez. The Random Chocolates have just released a new 5-track demo EP, which will no doubt make an appearance during the evening. As their name implies, the Random Chocolates also have a tendency to deliver random items of chocolate to members of the audience. So, if you don't like the music, at least there might be some consolation from the confectionery.

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Also worth a gander...

The Bard Room (PoetryConcert)
Treehugger Dan's Lounge [map], 19:30
The Bard Room is an informal literary gatheringm which will be introducing new books by two local English language writers, journalist and poet Marisa Beahm Klein who will read from her debut volume of poetry Opened Aperture and Aubrey Ramage-Lay, who will share parts of his new book, Walking as Saints. South African singer-songwriter Rachel Hammond will also be performing. Full details here.

Escargoz (Concert)
Pótkulcs 21:00, free
A touch of "Ethno-jazz" and folk from this Hungarian but distinctly French sounding band. If you can find your way in to the "Spare Key", enjoy the evening.

Cornelio Tutu Band (Concert)
Ypsilon Café [map], 20:00
The Hungarian born and bred jazz band is playing again tonight. If you haven't already seen Cornelio Tutu at one of their many shows around the city why not head out to listen to some relaxing jazz to prepare for the upcoming weekend.