Opening: Tamás Urbán: Unwanted Butterfly

Unwanted Butterfly spent half of his 40 years behind bars, so he had plenty of time to have his whole body tattooed. He was an unusual sight in Socialist Hungary. Photojournalist Tamás Urbán met him in 1988 for the first time, in the Csillag Prison of Szeged, Hungary. This is the first time this rich material of 2500 frames photographed on black-and-white negatives and color slides are presented. Please note that the exhibition includes disturbing graphic content. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult supervision.

What: Temporary photograph exhibit [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday 5 March until 5 April 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center, 8 Nagymező Street, 1065 Budapest [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 1,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Classic Volkswagen Beetle Show

This winter show organised by Hungarian Beetle Club is seen by many as the professional classic Volkswagen car parts show but still retains a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. The emphasis has always been on putting on a great display of used car parts and classic unmodified Volkswagen Beetles (also for sale).

What: Car show  Family-friendly  
When: 9 am – 3 pm on Saturday 07 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Budapest 1108 Gyömrői út. 125. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: Free [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

12th Budapest Architecture Film Days

Do you live in a building? Do you love cinema? Then watch some fifteen movies about standing up for the planet, the city, the neighborhood, the spaces and the places you love.

What: Cinema [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday-Sunday 5-8 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Toldi Cinema, Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 36-38, 1054 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 1,200 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Delinquent Habits

Latin Hip Hop band Delinquent Habits brings you the original and true form back this Tuesday by the collaboration of Ives Irie and Kemo the Blaxicanon. Expect radically diverse rhythms, styles and lyrics.

What: Hip Hop [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Instant-Fogas Komplexum, Akácfa utca 49-51., Budapest, 1073 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: 5,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Ryan O’Reilly

After touring across North America and Europe, songwriter Ryan O’Reilly arrives to Budapest. Ryan, who was making a living performing on London’s Portobello Road not long ago combines Irish and English music with great passion.

What: Acoustic concert [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday, 5 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: MiraDoor, Bokréta utca 10, Budapest, 1094 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: Basic donation from 500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Balázs Szabó Band

Balázs Szabó is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist musician, puppet actor and storyteller. The Balázs Szabó Band, moving on the fringes of Hungarian folk music, rock, pop and funk, has released three records so far. They will play two concerts this week: on Friday and Saturday night.

What: Folk, rock, pop, funk live concert [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Friday-Saturday, 6-7 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: A38, Budapest, Petőfi híd, budai hídfő, 1117 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 3,990 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Deák Bill Gyula

King of Hungarian blues, also known as Captain Bill or simply Bill, Gyula Bill Deák is a living legend in Hungary. In 1984 he performed with Chuck Berry at the Budapest Sport Arena, who reportedly said: ‘he’s the blackest white singer I’ve ever heard’. He lost his left leg when he was eleven and walking up the stage with crutch has given him a distinguished appearance ever since. See him giving live performance at Legend Brew House.

What: Blues concert [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Friday, 6 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Legenda Sörfőzde, Kövirózsa utca 8., Budapest, 1163 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: 2,800 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Telekom Electronic Beats Pres. Boiler Room

Boiler Room, the online music broadcasting platform will be streaming live music sessions at Akvarium on Thursday. There are half a dozen DJs, led by DJ Seinfeld, the man who introduced lo-fi house.

What: Electronic [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday, 5 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Akvárium Klub 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: 13.50 EUR [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Papa Roach & Hollywood Undead

Always incendiary Papa Roach will be giving a fresh live act supported by rap-rock (if that is an existing genre) Hollywood Undead. Expect unique sounds.

What: Rock [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Wednesday, 4 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Papp László Sportaréna, Stefánia út 2, Budapest, 1143 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 13,200 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Kelis

She’s a first-rate r&b singer who even has a gigantic world hit with milkshake which brings all the boys to her yard. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kaleidoscope, Kelis will be playing the album and her biggest hits in Budapest on Tuesday.

What: R&B [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Akvárium Klub, 12 Erzsébet tér, Budapest, 1051 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 9,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Moné Hattori (violin) and The Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra: Musical bouquet for women’s day

On this coming Sunday, the Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra and violinist Moné Hattori, before their grand tour in Germany, will present a musical program in Budapest that could be a real gift for the ladies and, of course, the gentlemen accompanying them.

What: Classical music [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Sunday, 8 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Pesti Vigadó, 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 5,000 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Újpest (UTE) – Óbuda (Vasas)

Women’s volleyball Extra League game on Saturday. Atmosphere is superbly family-friendly and you might get your kids to talk to a coach about training.

What: Women’s volleyball  Family-friendly  
When: Saturday 7 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: UTE atlétikai stadion, Szilágyi u. 30, 1046 Budapest [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Decathlon Tennis Competition

This event welcomes kids who like to play tennis, practice regularly, but do not train as many hours as professionals do. It is also a great opportunity for novice players who are struggling with this sport because here they can enjoy less competition.

What: Tennis for kids  Family-friendly  
When: 1 pm – 5 pm on Sunday 8 March 2020 – More information on 0620 435 1449 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Szentendre, Postás strand, Dunakorzó [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: 4,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Donovan Waite

Meet Donovan Waite shihan, member of the USAF Technical Committee, former uchideshi of Yamada Sensei and learn from him during this weekend’s seminar.

What: Judo [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 6-7-8 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Budapesti Honvéd Judo Szakosztály, Tüzér utca 56., Budapest, 1134 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 7,000 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Semmelweis University (OSC) – Terrassa

Champion’s League water-polo game on Tuesday. Hungary’s water-polo is one of the best in the world, take the opportunity to experience a high-level sports night like this.

What: Water polo [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: OSC Waterpolo, Kondorosi út 14., Budapest, 1117 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: 2,000 HUF – Free under 14 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Ferencváros (FTC Telekom) – Székesfehérvár (Fehérvári Titánok)

Ice-hockey Erste League quarter final on Monday. Let’s see if Ferencváros can reach the semi-finals.

What: Ice-hockey [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Monday, 2 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: FTC Jégkorong, Pesterzsébet Jégcsarnok, Zodony utca 1., Budapest, 1203 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Sándor Plugor (1940-1999) Memorial Exhibition

The uniqueness of Plugor’s graphic expression is that he is deeply engaged in presenting human fates. He shows his sympathy, love and sensitivity towards his subjects. He relieves his observers with the help of humour: this prevents his drawings from becoming depressive in mood.

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday, 5 March until 19 April 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Pesti Vigadó, Vigadó tér 2., Budapest, 1051 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 1,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

IX. Wine & Violin Maker’s Salon

Hungarian violin and bow makers present their work at the Wine and Violin Maker’s Salon – where you can taste Hungarian wine as well. There are also evening concerts so you can listen to classical masterpieces performed by world-class musicians. And the really good news is that you are allowed to hold any instrument on display to try out.

What: Wine, Violin, Concert [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Saturday-Sunday, 7-8 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Fonó Budai Zeneház, 1116 Budapest Sztregova u 3. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 2,000 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Krystyna Bilak: KOMPLEMENT

The project Komplement reflects on a 21th century issue: Krystyna Bilak is dealing with the various layers of interpreting images. She finds that the curiosity towards someone else’s body is even more intense in the age of Instagram.

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Monday, 2 March – 27 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: ISBN BOOKS+GALLERY, 1084 Budapest, Víg utca 2. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Premiere: Palink’Art: Black Or White

Screening of Palink’Art’s new fiction movie, which discusses how the new political system threatens the friendship of two critical individuals.

What: Movie [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Thursday, 5 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Három Holló / Drei Raben, Piarista köz 1. (bejárat a Szabadsajtó út felől), Budapest 1052 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Thomaz Farkas: The Rythm of Light

Hungarian born and celebrated Brazilian photographer Thomaz Farkas (1924–2011) is considered to be one of the great representatives of modern photography and documentary cinema in Brazil. The Rhythm of Light includes highlights from his photographic works from the 1940s and the end of the 1950s.

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March – 5 April 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center, 8 Nagymező Street, 1065 Budapest [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 1,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Deák 17 Youth Art Gallery: The edge of fiction

The exhibition displays the playful and humorous visual language of three young, Eastern European photographers: Weronika Gesicka (Poland), Bara Prasilova (Czech Republic) and Maria Svarbova (Slovakia).

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March – 4 April 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Deák 17 Youth Art Gallery – 1052, Budapest Deák Ferenc u. 17. 1st floor [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Cervantes Institute In Budapest – García de Marina: „The unfinished word”

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Opening: FUGA – Balázs TELEK: Points of View [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Opening: Godot Institute of Contemporary Art – Attila KLEB: Closer

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Premiere: Desire

Latin lifestyle presented by Szeged Contemporary Dance Company: they are getting ready for their three one-act pieces premiere at National Dance Theatre Budapest on Tuesday. Art director Tamás Juronics claims that desire is a main topic for each choreographer and dealing with it is inevitable and thrilling.

What: Contemporary dance [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: National Dance Theatre, 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus u. 16-20. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 3,400 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Budapest Dance Festival: Sleeping Beauty

This child friendly, 50-minute-long dance performance by Ballet Pécs is high quality entertainment for adults and children alike. The dance artists present their wonderful talents and the magic of humour embedded in dance, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music.

What: Ballet  Family-friendly  
When: Saturday, 7 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: National Dance Theatre, 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus u. 16-20. [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 2,500 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Rajkó Folklore show

Founded in 1950, the world famous Rajkó Folk Ensemble performs authentic Hungarian folk dances. Not only they have worked with dances from Kalotaszeg, Transylvania and Kalocsa but also with Gypsy and many other music genres including Strauss music.

What: Hungarian dance performance [icon name=”info” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
When: Saturday, 7 March 2020 [icon name=”calendar” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Where: Duna Palota, 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi utca 5 [icon name=”map-marker” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]
Cost: From 7,700 HUF [icon name=”money” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

WAMP Hungarian Design Market [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Sunday Design Market (WAMP Vasárnapi Művész Piac) is the fair which provides the platform for Hungarian designers to show their work to a larger public in the fields of fashion, jewellery, home decoration, gastronomy and more. This month’s show will be on Sunday. Meet up with professionals and those interested in design and fashion and bring along your family, friends and pets too (Sunday, 8 March).  Family-friendly  

Full Moon Cacao Ceremony [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

A Sacred Cacao Ceremony can be an experience beyond time and space, a healing and empowering journey within a meditative process. Hosted by Women in Bloom Budapest, this event will be offered for both men and women (Sunday, 8 March).

Toys, plants, books SWAP: Repair Exchange Collect [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Open Doors Hungary’s first event dedicated to give a second chance to old things. Bring books, toys, cloths, plants or anything that you don’t want anymore and can make someone else happy (Saturday, 7 March)!  Family-friendly  

Dinner Walk [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Dinner Walk is a great opportunity to establish a basic understanding of Hungarian meals. You will have dinner at not just one restaurant so you can taste a variety of dishes and drinks over the course of the evening (tours depart daily).

Guided tour in English: Buda Castle Cave [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

The tour will take you to a journey through the 3,3 km long cave system hiding underneath the streets of the Castle District (Friday, 6 March).

Music Together Free Demo Class [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Sing, play, jam, dance – children aged 0–5 and the adults who love them are welcome to join.  Family-friendly  

Intercultural Board Games Evening [icon name=”external-link” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]

Every meeting is a chance to spend some time in a multicultural group while playing interesting and smart games from different countries.  Family-friendly