08/03/10

Have you ever heard the Santana hit "Gypsy Queen" and thought to yourself "this is probably written by a Hungarian"? You, my friend, were right! Well, half right anyway. Gábor Szabó, the famous Hungarian jazz guitarist (not to be confused with Gábor Szabó the Hungarian Footballer or Gábor Szabó the Hungarian sprint canoer) composed this famous Santana hit. Today is his birthday, and if he were still alive he would be 74. Unfortunately he passed away in 1982 from liver failure. Perhaps take it easy on the beer tonight, for your liver's sake...
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Nothington (Concert)
Mappa Club, 8th March, 20:00
1095 Liliom, u. 41 [map]
Pest IX, Ferenc körút (T4/6 M3) 3 mins

It is another night of punk-rock...
Coming all the way from San Fransisco the bay-boys Nothington will be headlining the evening. If you are a fan of American-style punk you will find their songs quite catchy. If you aren't maybe scroll down a bit and find something else to do.
Representing the more domestic punk scene For My Friends, Random Chords and The Killing Screens will be opening. They will be warming up the crowd and keeping the "budapest-hard-core-pop-punk" (whatever that is...) alive!
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Also worth a checking out...

Kozma Orsi Quartett (Concert)
Szimpla Kert [map], 20:00
A picnic of jazz, pop and rock put on by Kozma Orsi... Their newest album "Hide and Seek" is a pleasant little surprise for jazz-lovers and the Quartett are always adding something new from concert to concert. How "cutesy" do they sound?

Swing Manouche (Dancing)
Déryné Bisztró, 20:00, Free (Reservations are Required)
The group was formed in 2005, with the aim of playing the so-called "manouche swing", or "gypsy swing" style, following the musical traditions of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. The Swing Manouche Project - uncloseting Django Rienhardt fans one bar at a time.

The Story Room (theatre)
Merlin, 19:30, 1500ft (Students 1200)
This is the most serious self described improv night I have ever heard of: "Have you ever wondered what a story is good for? Telling lies? Creating Myths? Reinventing ourselves? Maybe just a desperate attempt to create a fiction for ourselves so that we can be placed by others." Like all improv nights it has the potential to be utterly hilarious or unbelievably awkward. Best of luck!
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07/03/10

In todays world of technology, and the general annoyance that comes with it, where would we be in our developed world without the humble telephone? There may be some dispute about who the real inventor actually was, but it is a known fact, that on this day in 1876, Mr A.G.Bell received the first patent for this magical voice transferring device.
This was only a mere stepping stone for the next best invention to modern man as the telephone got more popular. This task was challenged head on by Hungarian engineer Tivadar Puskás who invented the first ever telephone switchboard, which was somehow also invented in 1876...

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Vaczi Eszter Quartet (Concert)

7th March 19:30, Free
IF Kavézó [map]
1090. Budapest, Ráday u. 19.
Pest Center, Kálvin Tér Metro (7mins)

Since 2002, this semi-professional jazz ensemble was put together to fulfill the rising demand for Jazz music at the beginning of the century. Still going strong eight years later, Vaczi Eszter Quartet have gone from strength to strength, building a tight reputation and bringing out albums left, right, and center.

Fronted by the beautiful Vaczi Eszter herself, she "employs" a selection of jazz musicians to play the beautiful broken rythems under her Madeline Peyroux style melodies and texture.

A definite recommendation if all you want to do on a spring Sunday evening is sit in a warm, comfortable room with beer on tap, listening to something sweet and easy to listen to.

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Also worth a gander...

Kertész Tánchá (Dancing)
Most [map] 21:00, Free

The kertész folkdance ensemble was founded in Budapest in 1972. We might say that it is as old as the Hungarian folkdance-house movement, which started out exactly in the same year. The kertész folkdance ensemble celebrates its 30th years anniversary this year!

Diák Vasárnap (Party)
Raday Kupola [map]
Suffering from the familiar daily hungover? Is it your opinion that McDonalds is getting too expensive? Lots of free time on your hands? That`s right, you must be a student! And as the chosen ones of the education system you have a special Sunday programme to attend and end the week as you started it. `Masnapos`.

Zárva (Information)
Jam Pub [map] All day
Just incase you were thinking of going here tonight, don`t - Zárva means CLOSED.

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06/03/10

On this day in 1937, Valentina Tereshkova was born in a small village in Western Russia. By the age of 24, she had progressed to the heady heights of assembly-line worker in a textile factory when she successfully applied to join the Soviet space programme and within two years became the first woman in space. Valentina remains the only woman ever to have flown solo in space. Clearly a lover of the high life, we feel sure that Valentina must be a regular visitor to the hot spots of Budapest's entertainment and you might just see her this evening living it up at...

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Indiafest (Cultural Festival)
Merlin, 6th March, 19:00, 1500 ft
Gerlóczy utca 4. [map]
Pest,V, Deák Ferenc Tér (M1,2,3), 3 min

It's the Indian festival of Holi today and the Merlin theatre is becoming a have for all things Indian for one evening. The Indian Ambassador himself will open the evening and we are promised a tasting of traditional Indian sweets, servings of Indian food and even a spice bazaar. This will be followed by two dance performances from world-renowned performers, with both Indian classical dances and folk dances. Then the evening takes up more of a party atmosphere with a Bollywood disco until the early hours. It might not be your average Saturday night entertainment but, if you fancy something different for a change, why not give it a go?

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IWD Goa-Trance Night (club)
Cökxpôn, [map] 20:00, 800ft men / 500ft women (Is that really legal here?)
Continuing the "Indian" theme, we are promised a night of psychedelic trance and house music, brought to you by DJs Skarma, Oleg, Czellux, Green Cosmos, Kraak, Raja and Snag. There's even free coffee at the end of the night!

Airborne (concert)
Dürer Kert, 20:00, 5000ft
Described as a modern version of AC/DC, this band are clearly not short of self-belief! They are clearly an Australian heavy metal band but will have to keep going for some time to reach the heights of their iconic "sound-alikes". Take a listen here.

Strangenite (concert)
Delirium Music Pub, 20:00, 600ft (including "welcome drink")
Actually quite a passable rock cover band whose repertoire covers everything from Queen and Oasis to Jamie Winchester! Check out their official site here.

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03/03/10

Today is the very day when Hungary`s all time favourite composer, Zoltán Jeney, was bought into this world.
Jeney first studied piano and attended Pongrácz's composition classes at the Debrecen Secondary Music School, later continuing composition studies with Ferenc Farkas at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest. He pursued his postgraduate studies with Goffredo Petrassi at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome...zzzz...

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Rage (Concert)

4th March, 19:00, 5000ft
Diesel Klub [map]
Pest, VI, Ferenc Körút (T4/6), 10 min

Coming all the way from the other side of Austria, these German hardcore rockers and Metallica wannabies, Rage, are touring their new 2010 album Strings to a Web from Budapest to Milan.
These burley, hairly, German rock gods have been together slaying the musical mythical dragon since the late eighties, and continue to rock endlessly alongside a full orchestra.

Manning the flanks of these destructive giants are fellow countrymen Jaded Heart who are fronting a similar fashionable 80`s hair-doo which is much associated with the classic rock world as if they were all Samson themselves.

Last but not least on the Bill are unknown American band, Seven, who have come across the pond to delve in some European culture.

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Also worth a gander...

Book of Eli (Film)
Various Palace Cinemas. For listings click here
In the not too distant future, 30 years after the last war stands a lone man. Civilisation is gone as well as any law, and the streets are run by ruthless gangs. Eli (Denzel Washington) holds the power, but endures an endless struggle to revitalise a ravaged humanity.

Magyar Nap (Concert)
Irish Cat Pub [map]
This small traditional Irish pub hides just like a tiny island on the shores of Wonderland, in the city centre of Budapest. Today this bar is swapping nationalities with our beloved Magyars to bring you an exclusive Hungarian Day!

Cirkuszka (Concert)
IF Kavézó [map] 19:30
Bittessweet chanson music, starting at the world of tango and bossa nova, arriving in opened hearts and minds. Its foundation is touched by the airs of jazz, hungarian folk music, with the spirit and Hungarian sense. This versatile duo gives a performance which is familiar, lyrical, and ironical at times.

02/03/10

Football. Hungary. Hungary? Football? Debrecen are playing...oh they just lost. It wasn't always like this though. Back in the day (the 50s), Hungary claimed victory against England in what is still described as "the match of the century". The main man of this, no not Puskas, the other one-Hidegkuti Nándor was born on this day in 1922. His footballing skills and general all-round magical magyarness led him to score 3 goals in the match, beating England 6-3, and introducing the now ubiquitous 4-2-4 offense something-or-other. The Communist authorities at the time claimed Hungary's dominance for themselves, heralding their "socialist ideals in liberating the genius that lay dormant in the proletariat". Whatever. Have a drink for old Nándor tonight. Wherever your footballing allegiances lie, it was still a bloody good match.

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Ignite Budapest (presentations-and wine!)

Cotton Club, 19:30, 700 ft
Jókai u. 26. (map)
Pest, in between Oktogon & Nyugati, (4/6 tram)

Attention spans are on the wane, we have been told. Apparantly there is some stuff going on in Bp tonight that I was meant to tell you about....ummm...oh look-the sun has come out! Sorry, what was i saying? If you are of the generation who can't finish a whole Wikipedia article, then this event may be for you. Ignite Budapest is part of a worldwide 'movement'-type thing where speakers are given 5 minutes and 20 slides lasting 15 seconds each to talk about stuff. interesting stuff. For just long enough not to let your attention wander. The concept seems to be taking off all over the place, and may actually make watching a presentation interesting again. And did I tell you that they get 5 minutes and 20 slides to...oh. Sorry...Now what was I doing again?

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Also worth a look-see ...

Bruce Dickinson Tribute (concert)
Rockrandevú Club, 20:00 [map]
So. Do a little bit of research on Bruce Dickinson and it turns out he is amazing. In between rockin' his little 80's hair metal socks off fronting Iron Maiden, he fills his time writing novels, being a master-fencer and ferrying stranded holiday makers home in his private jet when recession-hit holiday companies can't get their customers home. This man deserves a tribute, and you can find it tonight at Rockrendevu. Bless him.

Dürer Táncház (music, dancing)
Dürer Kert, 20:00, free! [map]
Dürer leaves its usual rocky roots and holds a traditional Magyar Táncház night. If you feel sad at the lack of thigh-slapping in contemporary musical culture, this is the place to go. And it's only bloody ingyenes, so there's no excuse, really.

Fetish Mix (DJs)
SM's Café, 22:00, free [map]
SMS doesn't have to mean texting. it's a play on words, don't you know. it's actually SM's, as in S&M. geddit? yeah, clever. As if this country needs to be coy about selling sex. Coyness most definitely not encouraged at their 'does what it says on the tin' fetish night tonight. Expect all the things you would think of from a night like that. and don't forget the vaseline. rubber chafes, you know.

01/03/10

Beer Day! Beer Day! Beer Day! Even though it is an Icelandic holiday that doesn't mean there won't be celebrations across Budapest. In solidarity, Hungarians celebrate this holiday commemorating the end of a 74 year long prohibition in Iceland. 74 years! Could you imagine? Good thing we are here on a Monday night and not in Iceland in 1975. Grab a pint at one of these venues...

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(abridged) (play)

Nemzeti Szinház , 1st March, 19:30, 2500 Ft

Bajor Gizi Park 1, 1095 Budapest [map]

Three actors will attempt to work their way through all 37 plays in two hours. The play flows at neck-breaking speed, with the actors playing all the roles, male or female, young or old.

The story of Othello is brought to life by gangster rap, the histories are presented within the framework of an American Football game, and Hamlet is summarized in the space of 20 seconds.

Shakespeare, comedy, men dressed as women... Sounds like an interesting night.

Tickets in advance might be a good plan.

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Also worth a checking out...

Born to Lose, Good Knives and Rotten Tomatoes (concert)

Dürer Kert, 20:00, 1000ft,
Hailing from Austin, Texas, Born to Lose isn't your average Texan group; their anthemic punk cuts, staggeringly catchy and aggressive guitar chops have made them self proclaimed forefather's of the American punk genre. Good Knives are in from LA and the Rotten Tomatoes represent the Budapest side of the scene.

New Model Army (concert)
A38 Hajó, 20:00, 3900ft (advanced), 4500 ft (on door)

If you aren't looking for American punk music, how about some British post-punk? Uk's New Model Army mix the force of punk together with the sounds of modern-day folk-rock. Staunch advocates of the Brit working class, anti-Thatcher political lyrics, and football-chant feel and are the recipe for singles capable of reaching the "lowerer reaches of the pop charts". Hmmm?

DJ S'Arc (club)
Lámpás, 21:00, Free
If you are looking for something a bit less angry, easier on your wallet and interested in heading into the depths of a Budapest basement one more night before spring hits then this is probably for you. Described as old cartoons and new music one wonders what you might be in store for.

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28/02/10

It is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta's 24th birthday. Better known as Lady Gaga, she attended high school here in Budapest where she has been quoted as saying that throughout her teenage years she "used to get made fun of for being either too provocative or too eccentric" so she "started to tone it down"... Perhaps this means she put on pants? I doubt she is toning herself down any more so in honour of her, let's say, interesting fashion style, we suggest you dress up to the nines tonight. Fashion yourself a dress made of plastic bubbles, a metal solar system hat and remember NO PANTS! Tonight is the night to keep your po-po-po-po-po-poker face on at one of these events...

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Moon (Film)

28th February 18:30, 1100 Ft
Kino [map]
1137, Szent István krt 16

Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) has been the only astronaut working on the moon with GERTY (Kevin Spacey), his computer, for the last three years. the movie follows his reactions as his intergalactic mandate reaches its end.

This movie might be a tough sell for you folks seeing as though it was shot in 33 days on a 5 million dollar budget and most of us haven't heard of it. It has, however, been the recipient of rave reviews, and was a hit in the 2009 film festival season. "One of those rare, intelligent, thought-provoking science fiction films".

Also, it is a Sunday night and Kino makes a great Chai Latte.

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Also worth a gander...

Deep Smile Presents: Csillagközi Charter (Club)
Kuplung, 21:00, Free
For those of your looking for somewhere to dance tonight then Kuplung is probably a good place to be. 3e, (a Kuplung regular) will be joined by Era and the Protoneon Space Cadets.

Farkas Gábor Gábrielokas (Concert)
Merlin, 21:00, 1000 Ft
Now, I warn you here, this has been put under the category of Jazz Musical and the YouTube link is an (albeit pretty good) rendition of "All I Want for Christmas". My guess is this one doesn't make the cut on tonight's set list, but I can in no way guarantee this.

Budapest Blues Festival Afterparty (Concert)
Take5, 20:00, 1800 Ft
Wrapping up the Blues festival Ripoff Raskolnikov (A), Pribojski Mátyás Band (H), Kellie Rucker (USA), Tim Lothar (DK) and Texas Flood (USA) will be taking the stage.

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27/02/10

It`s insane and mania all rolled in to one! Brighton resident and `popular` pretty-boy is hitting the town tonight in one way or another to celebrate the anniversary of his birth. After his split with barbie doll, foul-mouthed, unreality T.V queen Katie Price, our tan-tastic hero as obviously come out better off in the public eye in his quest to keep any shred of dignity.

If I was to recommend Mr.Andre some mysterious girls for his birthday bash, I would surely point him into Budapests direction, and may even let him sleep on the couch in my apartment after he roams the streets of Budapest looking for the nearest karoke machine. Insania!

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Mana mana Min Amor (concert)
27th February, 20:00, Free
Most [map]
Pest, Zichy Jenő utca (T4/6) 2mins

Tonight we are blessed with one half the the Savages y Suefo musically talented duo, Suefo. Assuming the other member got lost, or maybe is `a bit too tied` after a long week in the studio - mixing some beats in the musical metaphorical kitchen he calls his bedroom. Whatever the reason, we can also introduce Gandhava, another disk jockey who is spinning into us into an oblivion with some downtempo and erotic tunes this evening.

Suefo, who is currently colaborating with Mr. Savages, DeeJaying and producing, are currently signed to Chameleon records and bought out their debut album Five Finger Discount in 2008. Following influences from Cansei de ser sexy, The Herbaliser, Qunatic, and Air to name just a few, their sounds bring Balkan beats, tightly packed with electonica, a shave of bass, and a large pinch of Funky Jazz.

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Thermal Doal (event)

Széchenyi Thermal Bath [map], 22:00, Free
Why not take a dip and flex your pale winter body this evening in the Széchenyi baths while you sip a mocktail or something stronger, and revel in its historical and beautiful surroundings. This event, which is sponsored by the refreshing, bile infused energy drink, Red Bull, is open to all and at no cost to you! Deejays playing all night to entertain you while you are splashing around in various tubs and steam rooms. Don`t forget your rubber ducky!

Eat me!, Roots and Routes bemutatkozás, The Carbonfools, Anakronik Electro Orkestra, DJ Onoff (Charity concert)
Gödör Klub [map], 21:00, 1200ft
Come ease your coinscience and give generously at tonights charity event being held at the almighty infamous Gödör Klub! Hosting an eclectic mix of bands and DeeJays, this is going to be a major event for tonights festivities around the city. Heading the bill are drum n` bass maniacs, Eat me! spinning their pumping sounds waves across the masses. Other acts include rock, blues, indie pop band The Carbonfools, and Balkan French/Dub/Rap band Anakronik Electro Orchestra.

The Hurt Locker (Film)
For cinema listings please click...here!
Nominated for 9 academy awards, what more of a reason would you like?
A story about the unsung heros of the Iraq war in the bomb diposal unit. This thrilling story follows the lives of three members of the Elite Ordnance Disposal team as they disarm a series of roadside bombs in order to make the city of Bagdag a safer place.

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25/02/10

Typical funny man and self proclaimed `monkey boy` Lee Evans is celebrating his birthday today. When I looked to see how old he was I was astonished to find he was born in 1964! After some basic maths (and a calculator) I was surprised to find he is pushing nearly 50, but still has that cheeky, adolescent, sweaty, youthful look.

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Freezió, Suefo, Nafta, Maszkura (Concert)

Könyvtár Klub, 19:00, Free
1088 Múzeum körút. 4. [map]
Pest, VIII, Kálvin Tér (M3), 2 min

Heading the bill tonight...
Deeply fusing the old school traditional melodies of Hungarian folk music with this new invention of hip-hop and eminem style rapping, Maszkura actually sound pretty unique and is quite a refreshing change to indie/pop-rock bands which are in abundence around the city.
Using a wide variety of instruments and voices, the end product is deep and well organised, structured and diverse.

The other bands lined up are fairly unknown but offer other variety along the same genre, introducing special sounds and progressive instrumental jazz compositions, dance, eclectic jazz-funk-hip-hop and downtempo music. Smooth


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Also worth a checking out...

Jack Cannon (Concert)
Picasso Point Music Club [map], 21:00

All the way from Italiano, this unsigned band, Jack Cannon and his merry band members enters the realms of one of Budapest's great venues. Bringing eclectic musical influences from the likes of Emerson Lake Palmer, The Doors, Kraftwork to Bob Marley and Pete Tosh.

Sandorfi Opening (Exhibition)
Maklary Fine Arts Gallery [map] - 21:00

Sandorfis painting style, which blends a meticulous realistic technique with elements of surrealism, has been featured for the past three decades in important European galleries, and is now showing this month in Budapest until March.

Thea Soti Quartet (Concert)
Merlin [map] 21:00

Intimate improv Jazz quartet, Thea Soti and co are playing relaxing world melodies for an easy, chilled out Sunday evening, just as the good lord intended it to be. The good lord also gave this band cool, groove-rate rhythms, with flirtatious intention.

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24/02/10

On this day in 1946, Juan Péron was elected president of Argentina for the first of three terms - which could be considered the catalyst for the highpoint in several people's careers: Evita's, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber's , Madonna's ... (the facts presented here are not necessarily the opinions of all of the editors of The Hub. heh)

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A38 and TimeOut Budapest present:
Orchestre Internationale du Vetex
with Cimbaliband


A38 Hajo, 22nd February, 19:30, 1000 ft
Petőfi hid [map]
Buda, XI, Petőfi híd (Budai hídfő) (T4/6), 2 min

This ain't your average Balkan Banquet. Two Flemish musicians with hearts of gold go into a Bad Neighorhood in Belgium and get a brass band together, with the help of Walloon and French sidekicks. An epic tale suited for the cinema, rivaling that of Spielberg's adorable Russian mouse. But first up, Cimbaliband - eclectic folk for an eclectic generation. Led by a cimbalom and an accordian, there's also a violin, tambura, double bass and darbuka - a refreshing detour from more common Budapest balkan music. Balázs Unger has played with the Fonó Folk band and the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.

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Stones in his Pockets (Theatre)
Merlin, 19:00, 2000 ft [map]
Madhouse madmen Mike Kelly and Matt Devere are still monopolizing all the good roles. This time they split 15 between them in this HU-subtitled production by Marie Jones. Details here.

Depeche Mode Laser Show
Lézer Szinház, 19:30, 2590 ft (2090 for students) [map]
It's been 20 years, folks - twenty years since communism collapsed and twenty years since the first Depeche Mode laser show. If you missed it the first time that's ok. The digital quality is much better now.

Singas Project with Szubics Gábor (Concert)
Most, 21:30 [map]
"Sin gas" means "unfizzy" in Spanish - a symbol of the kind of music this band plays. Performing in Hungarian and English, their repertoire covers a mix of sounds (break’n bossa, acid jazz, swing, trip-hop and folk) and visual stimulation. Not just a bunch of hot air.

23/02/10

Did you all forget that the Olympics are on? I understand that they aren't the "real" Olympics but, either way, we at the Hub completely missed the opening ceremonies and all the jokes and laughter that could have ensued by making fun of the various outfits that countries around the world were showcasing. The Canadians, as per usual, rocked that show with a plaid number. Oh the Canadians - Lovely aren't they? Perhaps you will meet one of them drunk with Olympic excitement at one of these events...
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Nippy's Nipples and Plafon (Concert)
Filter, February 23th, 20:00

1071, Dohány u. 81 [map]

Do you even care what Nippy's Nipples sound like? Writing this name down or telling people what you are up to tonight really becomes half of the fun doesn't it... "Tuesday, 20:00 Nippy's Nipples" - Such a nice ring to it! Well we have searched and searched and we can't find this band online but googling "Nippy's Nipples" was entertaining enough!

Plafon however... Now there is a band who knows how to market themselves! Nirvana, Chopin and Pink Floyd are their inspirations and I think you can tell (what ever that means).

Good luck with both of these bands and happy dancing - DJ Szakkar will be continuing the party well into the evening.

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Also worth checking out...

Bódás Zsuzsanna (Concert)
Eckermann Kávéház, 20:00
Have you been to Eckermann Kavehaz? There is one incredibly cute waiter of the male persuasion but nevermind that now... Tonight was described as an evening of serious improv jazz which is probably true because she has ten years of studying music under her belt.

Garage Tango Party (Concert)
Most [map], 21:00
Fiery! Argentinean! Dancers! Oooo - now that sounds like something a drunk Canadian would be interested in. It is Tuesday night and there isn't a whole lots else going on in the city so why not sweat yourself silly and pick up a new move or two.

Up In the Air (Cinema)
All Manner of Times and Locations here.
The Oscar nominations have just recently come out so before you start betting on winners you should probably try to make it through all TEN nominated best pictures. This George-flick has received rave reviews all over the Internet so enjoy!

22/02/10

On this day in 1974 two great men were born. These heroes, musically talented in their own separate ways, are now household names amongst readers of `The Sun` and 13 year old teenage girls alike. Both chav-tastic Chris Moyles and soppy song writer and general ponce James Blunt both hit 36 today. What would you do tonight if it was your birthday? Here are some recommendations...

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Glenn Brown (Exhibition)

Ludwig Museum, 6th February - 11th April
1200 ft
Komor Marcell u. 1[map]
Pest, IX, Boraros tér (T 4,6), 8 min

English born Glenn Brown is an alternative artist who changes original works from famous artists to interperate his own meaning on the subject. This painting boot-legger is showing his work at the Ludwig Museum for just over a month and is well worth a look.

Changing the inspiration of the likes of Dali and Rembrant, these paintings are unique in their own special way, he even has the same sense of humour with the names of his painting. e.g The great masterbator.

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Monday Nice (Music)
Most [map] Free
If you enjoy the summer feeling of sitting outside, BBQ on the go, and a beer in your hand, then you`ll enjoy being surrounded in that nostalgic feeling in Most this evening as they are playing Reggae Regae music all night long. Everything from the old school stuff from Pete Tosh and Toots and Maytals to new generation Reggae from various artists pumping out in great surroundings. Illegal drugs not included.

Mono (concert)
A38 Hajó [map], 20:00, 2400ft
All the way from Tokyo, Japan - these japanese poets and classically orchestrated `classrock` gods are conducting their experiemental sound waves over the people of Budapest this evening! Accompanied by a full orchestra and a regularly featured piano, Mono`s music is moving and dramatic, touchy and epic and could well be part of the music film score for a tear jerker like the notebook. Real men cry, right?

Morrisons 2 (club)
Morrisons 2, [map] 20:00, Free entry
Students get in free! All your favorite classic music from classic pop to R`n`B. Drink promotions for a limited time. Very popular amonst you young whipper-snappers, so go shake your tail feather, or polaroid picture, or whatever you kids shake nowadays.
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