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Cool things to do in Budapest 9-15 March

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Activities in March Budapest (9-15)

Budapest is getting ready for the last week in winter (yes!) and I have brought many concerts, art events and more to attend.

Szentendre Skanzen will open this coming weekend, I strongly recommend to visit and enjoy the events – this can be great fun for the whole family and you can learn many things about Hungary. Easter is also around the corner, there is a great egg painting course for those who love traditions and unique experiences.

Music: there are a few events mentioned in this post, but check the one dedicated to 41 live concerts too, you can find that here.

Budapest Photo Festival is cracking on and there are many other exhibitions opening and closing as well in the city. Two about religion and we have also fashion and history and some beautiful paintings by Mara Kinga.

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(Cover photo courtesy Tibor Lezsófi)

Season Opening: Szentendre Skanzen Open Air Folk Museum

Travel through time in Hungary’s largest open air museum. You can see a real exhibition of the way of Hungarian life as regards housing and farming habits, festivals and everyday life. On Saturday, the museum will open the 2020 Season with its Hussar Weekend theme. There will be horseback Hussar shows, skill games, craft fair and more.

Easter: Hungarian Egg Painting Course

Painting eggs is part of the Easter holiday routine in Hungary. Learn about common egg decoration techniques and motifs in the Carpathian Basin. The course focuses on Gyimes and Moldavian motifs. Course duration: 30 hours.

See my latest post dedicated to music concerts this week.

The Jackson Pollock (ITA) + Piresian Beach (HU)

Bruce Lee influenced primitive garage rock attack from Italy and a more or less random selection of songs played on a single guitar.

The Royal Freak Out, Woodstock Barbie, Feed the Mogul, Seine (HR)

Grunge and progressive rock night out. The Croatian Seine is currently one of the most original bands on the local undergound scene. The styles they play are noise and alter rock, trip hop and no wave.

Obroni

Bringing the African vibes monthly. Organic live sets, live insruments, guest musicians. Last indoor race walking before the season on Saturday.

Mézigue ~ mhmm

The masked DJ has been beaming his music from the streets of Paris to the world for the past five years.

P L A S T I C with DAX J (Extended set)

Dax J, Sikztah, Gabor Kraft.

Temporary Exhibit. During the Second World War, there were few photographs of Jews wearing a yellow star in Hungary, as people do not like being in front of a camera in humiliated situations.

Faith – Trust – Secrecy: Religion through the lenses of the Secret Police

Temporary Exhibit. Learn about the complex interactions of the communist-era secret police with religious groups and those seeking to research them.

Closing: Focus on the Middle Ages

Temporary Exhibit. What’s new in 2018 archaeological excavations at Budapest History Museum.

Closing: Shine! – Fashion and Glamour

Temporary Exhibit. Sparkly clothes, fashion and luxury in various styles from different periods of time at Budapest History Museum, Kiscell Museum.

Opening: Exhibition of painter Mara Kinga

Temporary Exhibit. In her pictures, dream and reality, emotions and stories are intertwined. Her work is mature, but the artist rarely goes public.
Her works have been exhibited in museums in Eastern Europe and Asia.

Budapest Photo Festival

Opening exhibitions this week:

ARTPHOTO GALLERY – György STALTER: Gardens Berlin Neukölln
Austrian Cultural Forum Budapest – A New Vision of Debris
FAUR ZSÓFI GALLERY – KUDÁSZ Gábor Arion: WORKOUT
HM – MoD Military History Institute and Museum – Captured Moments – Army Life in the 1960s in Photographs
HYBRIDART SPACE – Fresh Meat
ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA DI BUDAPEST – Tina MODOTTI: Spirit, Revolution and Lens. An Italian Photographer in Mexico
VILTIN Gallery – What about us?
Ybl Creative House Buda – Inner Landscapes – KOLOZSI Bea, MUCSY Szilvia, PATAKI Ágnes

Contemporary dance. A performance that gives birth to itself. We don’t remember how we were born, and we won’t be able to tell the story of our dying.

The Unknown

Dance Theater Passion Game. Based on Jorge Luis Borges’s novel The Gospel of Mark.

Premiere: Busa Balázs: Epreskert / Hámor József: Liza – Gangaray Artistic Program

Contemporary dance. Two short pieces in which the two choreographers randomly weave their thoughts around one theme.

Hencida Dance House

Hencida Dance House and Folk Pub at Három Holló/Drei Raben. String and Moldavian dances.

Ferencváros (FTC Telekom) – Újpest (UTE)

Ice-hockey. Erste League semi-finals second game.

Let’s cycle around Óbuda

The first stop of the event series will be Szentendre. The organisers are waiting for families and friends on Saturday in Óbuda Main Square.

Zugló (BVSC) – Margitsziget (UVSE)

Women’s water-polo championship game.

Ferencváros (FTC) – Kaposvár (Rákóczi FC)

Football game at Groupama Arena.

Budapest Honvéd FC – Kisvárda (Master Good)

Football championship game.

38 superb things to do in Budapest 2-8 March

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Events this week in Budapest 2-8 March 2020

Start gearing up for another brilliant week full of events celebrating photography, music, theater, art and more in Budapest.

Photography is in centre of this week's art events: Budapest Photo Festival has just launched and offers many exciting openings. You can see Tamás Urbán's Unwanted Butterfly; Krystyna Bilak's KOMPLEMENT; Thomaz Farkas's The Rythm of Light and Deák 17 Youth Art Gallery's The edge of fiction.

Find many family-friendly things to do and take your kids out this week to enjoy events such as women's volleyball game, tennis competition, dance performance, design market and board games evening.

On stage this weekend is Rajkó Folklore Show, performing authentic Hungarian folk dances. Don't miss the amazing ballet premiere by Szeged Contemporary Dance Company either!

Latin hip-hop fans will be delighted to welcome Delinquent Habits from the US. Those interested in Hungarian music should see this week blues legend Deák Bill Gyula and folk-rock-funk band Balázs Szabó Band. And there is also a milkshake superstar giving concert this Tuesday: Kelis.

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(Cover photo by Raquel Garcia)

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

<a href="http://szabobalazsbandaja.bandcamp.com/album/x">X by Szabó Balázs Bandája</a>

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

39 amazing things to do in Budapest, 24 February – 1 March

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Going out this week Budapest 24 February - 1 March 2020

Gear up for an exciting week in Budapest, where new exhibitions and cool sport events await — and top talent takes the stage.

With many opening exhibitions and cultural attractions, Budapest is busy this week with art. You've got a few days left to see the István Farkas (1887-1944) Forsaken Exhibition, make sure you don't miss it! But then the Bodies 2.0- WITTGENSTEIN- Kamill Major's- and Paolo Ventura's Exhibition will all open during the week.

American Football fans will be delighted to hear about two events: there is a Training Camp With Professional NFL Players going on and also Budapest Cowbells face off against Szombathely Crushers in a pre-season game. There are water polo and football games too, and Budapest Boat Show opens its gates on Thursday.

On stage this weekend is Néptáncantológia, the beautiful Folk Dance Festival and I have suggested a romantic comedy and an opera play as well to theatre lovers.

Electronic music fans will be happy to see Tycho, Acid Arab and Exiles - they are all promising acts. I have brought something though for Irish music- and Hungarian ska- supporters too: Bran and Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra present their music on the weekend.

And if you haven't already, sign up to the Budapest Weekly Newsletter to avoid disappointment!

Budapest Boat Show 2020

Hungary’s greatest land-locked harbour, the season opening event of boating and water-sports opens its gates again on Thursday.

When: Thursday-Sunday 27-01 February-March 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 2,400 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Training Camp With Professional NFL Players

Check out how professional NFL players train and watch 20 of them like DeAngelo Williams, Todd Gurley, Alex Mack or Deion Jones in action.

When: Saturday 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Puskás Aréna, Budapest, 1146 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Breeders Weekend 2020

This year's event hosts 40 young stallions for the approval, with stallion show and free-jumping. Free entry on both days.

When: Friday-Saturday 28-29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Nemzeti Lovarda Budapest - Tattersall, Kerepesi út 7., 1087 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Ferencváros (FTC) - Debrecen (DVSC)

Football game in Groupama Arena on Saturday.

When: Saturday 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Groupama Aréna, Üllői út 129., Budapest, 1091 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 2,350 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Budapest Honvéd - Diósgyőr (DVTK)

Football game in Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium on Saturday.

When: Saturday 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium Budapest [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 1,690 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Budapest-Zugló (BVSC) - Semmelweis University (OSC)

Water polo match on Wednesday.

When: Wednesday 26 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Szőnyi út 2. Laky Károly uszoda, Budapest, 1142 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Budapest Cowbells - Szombathely Crushers

American Football pre-season game and also the debut of Budapest Cowbells new pitch.

When: Saturday 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Tichy Lajos Sportcentum Budapest, Katona József u. 3, 1194 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 1,000 HUF (free for under-14s) [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

On view until 1st March: Forsaken World - The Art of István Farkas (1887-1944)

István Farkas is one of the most original artists of post-WWI Hungarian Modernism who was killed in Auschwitz. The Hungarian National Gallery presents the work of István Farkas in so far unprecedented wealth.

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Until Sunday, 1 March 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Hungarian National Gallery, 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 1,700 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Opening: WITTGENSTEIN 2020 Budapest

Some 17 artists present their photography, video installation, sculpture, drawing and other artwork starting on Saturday. Wittgenstein was a fervent and traveling European, and in his memory aqb Budapest brings this exhibition across Europe, boundlessly connecting artists and thinkers.

What: Travel Exhibition [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 6 pm on Saturday, 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Art Quarter Budapest, 1222 Nagytétényi út 48-50. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Opening: Paper–Grid–Akkadian - Kamill Major’s Exhibition

Living in Paris, painter Kamill Major is not widely known in Hungary. Major engraves his reliefs into wooden panels and paper-based abstract compositions. This exhibition highlights thirty paintings, the earliest made in 1979.

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Where: Műcsarnok - Institution of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 37. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Opening: Paolo Ventura's Venetian Story - The Automaton Exhibition

Hungary’s largest-scale photography show, Budapest Photo Festival 2020 opens with Paolo Ventura’s Venice. The Automaton takes place in Venice during WWII, at a time when the Nazis entered North Italy to stop their former allies from falling away. “Each photo was taken in an imaginary Venice, of which I built a model in miniature" says the artist, mixing fiction with reality.

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When: Friday, 28 February 2020 until 7 June 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Műcsarnok - Institution of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 37. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 800 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Opening: Bodies 2.0 The Universe Within

Scientific and educational exhibit Bodies 2.0: The Universe Within consists of 200 specimens including whole body specimens. Explore actual human bodies and have a look at what normally only doctors and scientists are allowed to see.

What: Temporary exhibit [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Wednesday, 26 February 2020 until 31 May 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Bálna – Budapest 1093, Fővám tér 11-12 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 2,500 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

When the Beat Drops

The second night of What is Dance? documentary series, this time about Bucking, also known as “J-setting”. The movie is in English with no subtitles.

What: Film screening [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 6 pm on Monday, 24 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Trafóklub, Budapest Liliom u. 41 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 1,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Guided Tour at Kőbánya Local History Museum [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Vera Molnar / Disorder in order / Guided tour in English [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Tycho

Tycho, music project of San Francisco based artist and producer Scott Hansen is coming to Budapest with a renewed line-up on its Weather World Tour. Also with them is Hannah Cottrell, who has lent her beautiful voice to several new songs.

What: Electronic [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Monday, 24 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Akvárium Klub, 12 Erzsébet tér, Budapest, 1051 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 7,900 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

The Workshop ✄ Ruby Harlem Listening Party

Get an insight into the production of a record, from the composition to the studio process, while listening to Hungarian band Ruby Harlem's 'Legyen úgy ahogy nem volt még' album. Afterwards you can meet the band over food, drinks and conversation.

What: Listening party [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Wednesday, 26 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: The Workshop, Paulay utca 16., Budapest, 1061 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Bran

Bran presents Irish music to audiences in its full diversity. Their repertoire includes old songs, both in the Irish and English languages, traditional dance tunes, and, if the occasion calls for it, pub music. Bran also offers 'ceilidhs' (dance circles), where a tutor helps those interested in learning traditional Irish dances.

What: Irish music, live concert [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Saturday, 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Jókai Klub, Hollós út 5., Budapest, 1121 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra/Kaukázus

Fuck Plastic Waste Carnival at Barba Negra Music Club brings two live concerts on Friday. Hungarian ska band Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra's musical style has fused Jamaican-style ska and reggae with jazz melodies and elements of traditional Hungarian folk music. Expect great fun and happy sing-along! Supported by alternative/indie group Kaukázus.

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When: Friday, 28 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Barba Negra Music Club, Prielle Kornélia u. 4/b., Budapest 1117 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 4,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Broken Shadows - Ornette Coleman

Founded in honor of Ornette Coleman, one of the great pioneers of modern jazz, Broken Shadows led by Péter Ajtai plays the ever-revolving musical heritage of free jazz based on collective improvisation.

What: Free jazz [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Friday, 28 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Jedermann, Ráday u. 58, Budapest 1092 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 1,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Exiles

Guest performance of the most important branch of Hungarian experimental techno at Ambient.

What: Techno [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Saturday, 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Ambient, Múzeum körút 41, Budapest, 1053 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 1,500 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Acid Arab

It's not a fusion, it's not a mix, it's an encounter. This is how French trio Acid Arab describes their combination of Western electronic- and Eastern music.

What: Live concert [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Saturday, 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Akvárium Klub, 12 Erzsébet tér, Budapest, 1051 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 5,900 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Bine Bryndorf

Danish organist Bine Bryndorf performs Bach pieces among Danish composers' works.

What: Classical music [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Tuesday, 25 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Mupa Budapest, 1095 Komor Marcell u. 1. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 2,400 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Néptáncantológia - Folk Dance Festival 2020

One of the most prestigious events in the cultural life of Budapest and Hungary is the annual Folk Dance Festival. The spectacular theatrical show, seen only once, will feature the most outstanding works of both professional and non-professional performers of 2019. Hundreds of folk dancers and folk musicians take the stage and revive the extraordinarily beautiful and precious folklore of the Carpathian Basin.

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When: Sunday, 1 March 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Budapesti Operettszínház, Nagymező utca 17., Budapest, Hungary, 1065 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Be in time (Constellations)

Theatre performance in English. A boy-meets-girl romantic comedy which shades into something much sadder. Rich script that is simple and colloquial on the surface, but uncovers the deeper meanings of life, love and loss.

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When: Saturday, 29 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: RS9 Theatre, Budapest, 1075 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 3,200 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

L'italiana in Algeri

Opera in two acts, in Italian, with Hungarian and English surtitles.

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Where: Erkel Theatre, 1087 Budapest, II. János Pál pápa tér 30. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Bottega Napoletana - Opening and Free Tasting [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Official opening of Bottega Napoletana with the opportunity to taste specialties and to listen to live music (Wednesday, 26 February).

Interior Design Day [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

A single-day workshop in English as an introduction for beginners to learn how to create an inspiring space and the use of basic designer tools (Saturday, 29 February).

Baby Steps [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Children and their parents participate together in songs, stories and simple activities led by a native English instructor to create an English speaking environment (Monday, 24 February).

Addressing nuclear challenges and connectivity issues in Asia [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Conference held by The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Open for the public but registration is required (Wednesday, 26 February).

The Studios ∞ Story Slam ∞ [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Share your favourite story in 5 minutes with a wider accommodating audience (Friday, 28 February).

Ferment Workshop [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Learn about bacteria, eat and ferment many different things including kimchi, coconut yogurt, sauerkraut and more (Saturday, 29 February).

English Conversation Club - Are you emotionally grown-up? [icon name="external-link" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

Is it true that young adults live in a culture of Peter Pans, flying free in Neverland with no past and no future? Are 30s the new 20s (Monday, 24 February)?

27 great things to do in Budapest this week 17-23 February

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Events this week 17-23 February 2020 in Budapest by nowudapest.com

Exciting sport events, compelling family programs and can’t-miss performances make for a delightful week ahead in Budapest.

Kids will certainly love interactive music lessons by Sing along Kids and also some art classes by Art for Small Hands this week. And Budapest Friday Night Stories, the platform for English-speaking writers and readers might also have some poems for kids. Just ask them, will you?

Sport fans can enjoy a Budapest Honved home football game on Saturday and many other cool events such as Sambo and Ice hockey.

Performing art lovers can see Hamlet straight from London and Traviata, an extraordinary ballet experience by National Dance Theatre.

We've got many concerts coming up, including Megadeth and Five Finger Death Punch from the hard rock scene and Birmingham-via-Berlin’s techno stalwart Rebekah will also perform on Saturday.

And don't forget: you really can paint Chinese and drink at the same time; check out what's on offer by Paint and Drink Budapest this Thursday.

Let's see 27 events this week 17-23 February

Events this week 17-23 February - Football: Budapest Honvéd FC face off against Viktor Orbán's team Puskás Akadémia FC (Saturday). Ice hockey: Hokiklub Budapest team takes on Újpest (Wednesday). Sambo is a Soviet martial art and now you can enjoy watching a friendly international tournament (Sunday). Hiking: explore Buda hills with views over the city (available every day). Volleyball: Semmelweis UNI women team plays NKE SE (Tuesday). Capoeira: take all-level classes, first session is free (Tuesday and Friday). Ice-Carnival: enjoy Semmelweis Ice-Carnival on the ice of Városliget - free for Semmelweis Citizens, 1,000 HUF for guests (Wednesday).

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Communal Vegan Sunday Market has moved to a new location and will take place at Ellátóház starting from Sunday. Find all vegan products and bring your kids and dogs, too.

What: Vegan Farmer's Market [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 11 am - 6 pm on Sunday, 23 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: 1074 Budapest, Dob u. 19 at Ellátóház [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Take the guided tour on Thursday at 6:30 pm - which is free but registration is required. On the anniversary of the thirty-year diplomatic relationship between Hungary and South Korea, this exhibition presents thirty architectural projects from Korea over the past three decades. Open until 28 February 2020.

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When: Until 28 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Korean Cultural Center, 1023 Budapest, Frankel Leó út 30-34. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: Free [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Presented by National Dance Theatre and performed by Kecskemét City Ballet, La traviata promises an extraordinary dance theatre experience. Director-choreographer Dóra Barta has sought a language of dance that would unify the classic novel La Dame aux Camélias with the marvellous opera that Verdi composed on it.

What: Dance, Contemporary Ballet, Theatre [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 7 pm Monday, 17 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Mupa Budapest - 1095 Budapest Komor Marcell u. 1. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 2,400 - 3,800 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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National Theatre Live broadcasts Shakespeare’s great tragedy to Uránia cinema from the Barbican Centre, London. Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role. In English with Hungarian subtitles.

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When: 7 pm on Friday, 21 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház, 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi Út 21.[icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 3,200-3,600 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Budapest Friday Night Stories is a series of literary readings aimed to create a platform where English-speaking writers, who live in Budapest, could read their pieces. Listen to novels, fictions, poems with many writers, readers and guests around.

What: Literature [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 7 pm on Friday, 21 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Massolit Books & Café Budapest, Nagy Diófa utca 30, 1072 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Birmingham-via-Berlin’s techno stalwart Rebekah is one of the figureheads of industrial-strength techno, although her versatile DJ sets often include all manner of grooves, from acid and EBM to electro.

What: Techno [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Saturday 22 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Akvárium Klub, 12 Erzsébet tér, Budapest, 1051 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 4,000 - 8,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Can't find a cultural excuse to drink? This time it is wine+zen on Thursday by Paint and Drink Budapest. Meet new people, explore painting process step by step and try high quality wines.

What: Education + Wine [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: Thursday, 20 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Various locations in Budapest [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 6,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Megadeth will join Five Finger Death Punch while support will come from Bad Wolves this week at Budapest Arena. You don't wanna miss it!

What: Metal [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 7 pm on Thursday, 20 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Budapest Arena, Stefánia út 2, 1143 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: From 19,900 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Sing along Kids is a community of Expat and Hungarian Moms that offers interactive music classes for babies and toddlers with Cleo Mitilineou, award-winning opera singer. This week all children are welcome with or without a costume. Age limit: from 4 months up to 3 years old.

What: Kids [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 10 am Tuesday, 18 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Maminti Kucko, Keleti Károly u. 11/a, Budapest 1024 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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The Hungarian Folk Singing Circle teaches Hungarian folk songs. Founded in San Francisco in 2010 by Zina Bozzay, the Népdalkör now hosts class sessions that are open to everyone. No previous experience in the style or Hungarian language is required. Participants receive a pronunciation guide, printed song lyrics, English translations, recordings, and background information on the songs.

What: Folk singing [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 6 pm on Monday, 17 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Háló Közösségi és Kulturális Központ - S4 - Semmelweis u. 4., Budapest, 1052 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 2,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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LadyBug Care Budapest host their Art for Small Hands class by which painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more can be enjoyed by kids aged 1-4. Next session this Monday.

What: Art for Kids [icon name="info" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
When: 10:30 am on Monday, 17 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Zsilip Kávézó és Játszóklub, Újpesti rakpart 1., Budapest, 1137 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Jazz: Murayama & Guionnet, Paris-based artists meet Budapest Improvisers Orchestra (Tuesday). Kanizsa Georgina, Hungarian acapella singer performs with her quartet at Budapest Jazz club (Wednesday). Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock and Tim Lefebvre play fusion jazz/power trio (Thursday). Rock: Hungarian mainstream rock band Hooligans celebrate a belated Valentine's Day (Friday). Metal: Unearth, a true metal-core band plays alongside with Prong and will be supported by DUST BOLT (Wednesday). Swedish heavy metals Hammerfall present their World Dominion album with special guest Battle Beast (Thursday). Classical music: Hungarian Savaria Symphony Orchestra and its young conductor, Gergely Madaras perform some poetic English music (Sunday).

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Weekend picks: Rubens, FTC-MOL Fehérvár football game, Fish Festival and more 14-15-16 FEB

ZoltanThings to do in Budapest08/02/202011/04/2020

Budapest events this weekend 14-15-16 February 2020
See our post about this week's events here

Weekend picks: the best things to do in Budapest.

Budapest events this weekend 14-15-16 February 2020 last chance for visiting the Rubens exhibition, football game, Fish Festival, Valentine's long weekend at Budapest Zoo and more.

This weekend in Budapest you can experience a real traditional Hungarian show by Parno Graszt, and a more solid evening promised by punk-rock bands Junkies and Aurora.

An exciting day for the whole family on Saturday will bring musical folk tale about Carnival in a form that is more than child friendly at Fonó Budai Zeneház. Singing voices fill the rooms in the MagNet Community House on the Winter Night of Choirs and probably the best two Hungarian football teams will play against each other this Saturday at Groupama Arena Budapest.

Last chance sadly for visiting Rubens Exhibition this weekend, don't miss it!

Parties: we've got P.E.A.R.L and Tiga on Friday and Saturday, ensuring techno and electronic dance music lovers can enjoy themselves

Don't forget to visit Budapest Fish Festival on the weekend and go for a traditional dish!

Singing voices fill the rooms in the MagNet Community House on the Winter Night of Choirs, with the participation of 17 choirs, representing various genres such as folk, classic, contemporary and pop. You can listen to concerts, enjoy the Singing Courtyard, and sing the closing song together with the participants at the end of the night. From 5 to 10 pm, tickets from 1,000 HUF to 2,500 HUF.

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Probably the best two Hungarian football teams will play against each other this Saturday at Groupama Arena Budapest. You can buy tickets at the Arena in person (10 am - 6 pm on weekdays and 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday and before the game) and you will need the following: your ID or passport (either Hungarian or a foreign one) so you can register your personal supporter-card. All tickets are issued to your personal supporter-card and you can enter the venue only by scanning your palm of the hand at the gates. Kick-off: 7:30 pm. Tickets from 2,350 HUF.

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The Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, arguably the most beautiful queen in the world, used to spend long weeks in Buda Castle. This tour will walk you through the past and present of the Várkert Bazár, a neo-Renaissance complex designed by Miklós Ybl and built as an enclosure to the royal gardens. Guided tour in English at 2 pm on Saturday, tickets 4,000 HUF.

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16 amazing things to do in Budapest this week, 10-16 February

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Things to do in Budapest this week 10-16 February 2020
See our weekend picks here.

Welcome to another awesome week in Budapest. It brings the last chance for visiting the Rubens exhibition and also for ice-skating in Városliget and more.

Those loving to attend concerts can enjoy this week a real traditional Hungarian show by Parno Graszt, and a more solid evening promised by punk-rock bands Junkies and Aurora. Special live solo jazz act by Barabás Lőrinc will entertain everyone visiting Budapest Jazz Club on Wednesday night.

Theatre lovers can experience bel canto opera this week at Palace of Arts; Bellini's La sonnambula will be on play on Tuesday. Traditional Hungarian dance act Our beloved Kalotaszeg performed by Duna Art Ensemble will also take place there on Thursday. An exciting day for the whole family on Saturday will bring musical folk tale about Carnival in a form that is more than child friendly at Fonó Budai Zeneház.

Last chance sadly for visiting Rubens and the ice-rink in Városliget this week, don't miss them!

Parties: we've got P.E.A.R.L and Tiga on the weekend, ensuring techno and electronic dance music lovers can enjoy a great Valentine Saturday/Sunday night.

And last but not least: visit Budapest Fish Festival on the weekend and go for a traditional meal!

Bellini's celebrated bel canto opera work, La sonnambula was composed in 1830/31 as a result of the general widespread fashion of the time of creating works for the stage dealing with sleepwalking. Somnambulism means the genetically determined disorder of walking around during the stage of deep sleep.

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When: 7pm-10pm TUE 11 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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The last chance for ice-skating in Városliget this season will be on Wednesday and Thursday as the ice-rink will be closed for skating after. These last sessions will be held between 9 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm.

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Special solo live act by Barabás Lőrinc. He usually invites guests for a trippy improvisational night, but this time he will be multitasking on stage in solo. He will play his trumpet, keyboards, effects and - as usual - it will be awesome.

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Kalotaszeg in Transylvania is one of the most famous and important ethnographic landscapes for Hungarian culture. The typical region of Kalotaszeg in its entirety is, even today, a serious experience for every person of healthy eye and soul, and for anyone who loves and understands beauty.

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Where: Mupa Budapest - 1095 Budapest Komor Marcell u. 1. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Parno Graszt is one of the most original and popular ensembles playing traditional Gypsy music in Hungary. This time they will play an unamplified show, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

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Where: Mupa Budapest, 1095 Komor Marcell u. 1 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 2900-6900 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Junkies, the well-known punk-rock band offers unbridled cheerfulness that can truly convince people that life consists of a single Saturday night. And Aurora, originally formed in 1982 under the name 'Terrorists' will certainly help them achieving this.

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When: Friday, 14 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: Barba Negra Music Club, 1117 Budapest, Prielle Kornélia utca 4. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 3499 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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Some quality Spanish techno brought to you by Technokunst. P.E.A.R.L. has already played once a live act in Budapest but prepare yourself now for the DJ experience.

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When: 10:30 pm - 6:00 am Friday-Saturday, 14 February 2020 [icon name="calendar" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Where: LÄRM Dance Club, Akácfa utca 51., Budapest, Hungary, 1073 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Budapest Fish Festival this February is a great event to visit especially if you like carp! There will be heated tents and even concerts and the festival is child friendly offering a huge amusement park. You will be able to fish and taste numerous types of fish. Fish soup is a traditional Hungarian meal and now you'll have the chance to enjoy this lovely meal.

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Where: ELTE Lágymányosi Campus - 1117 Budapest, XI. Pázmány Péter sétány 1/a. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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An exciting day out for the whole family with musical folk tale about Carnival that brings the audience into the story. There will be mask making workshop and an interactive concert with witches, cobbler boys and devils from the end of the world.

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Where: Fonó Budai Zeneház, 1116 Budapest Sztregova u 3. [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Electroclash fuses 1980s electro, new wave and synth-pop with 1990s techno, retro-style electropop and electronic dance music. You can expect a great party from one of its pioneers, the Hungarian-born Tiga.

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Where: A38, Petőfi híd, budai hídfő, Budapest, Hungary, 1117 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
Cost: 6,000 HUF [icon name="money" class="" unprefixed_class=""]

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The last days of the magnificent Rubens Exhibition this week with extended opening hours, don't miss it! Buy your tickets online prior your visit to avoid disappointment. Open from 10 am, on Friday-Saturday-Sunday admission until 7 pm, closing from 7.45 pm.

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Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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The exhibition Anatomy of a Dream presents the visual investigations pursued by Katharina Roters in Armenia since 2000. Expect Post-Soviet urban motifs and the case-study of Metsamor, the atomic city which was to be accomplished as a Soviet utopia, but collapsed as such into a barely breathing urban skeleton.

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Where: Mai Manó Ház - 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 20 [icon name="map-marker" class="" unprefixed_class=""]
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Open until 30 April 2020, the unauthorised and illegal Banksy Exhibition is certainly a must-see these days in Budapest. Tickets are cheaper on weekdays and when you buy them online. Open every day 9 am - 8 pm.

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Budapest is getting ready for the last week in winter (yes!) and I have brought many concerts, art events and more to attend.

Editor’s Pick

Season Opening: Szentendre Skanzen Open Air Folk Museum

Easter: Hungarian Egg Painting Course

The Jackson Pollock (ITA) + Piresian Beach (HU)

The Royal Freak Out, Woodstock Barbie, Feed the Mogul, Seine (HR)

Obroni

Mézigue ~ mhmm

P L A S T I C with DAX J (Extended set)

Yellow Badge On The House, Yellow Badge On The Coat

Faith – Trust – Secrecy: Religion through the lenses of the Secret Police

Closing: Focus on the Middle Ages

Closing: Shine! – Fashion and Glamour

Opening: Exhibition of painter Mara Kinga

Budapest Photo Festival

The Symptoms: Head First – or The Contractions of Expanding Time

The Unknown

Premiere: Busa Balázs: Epreskert / Hámor József: Liza – Gangaray Artistic Program

Hencida Dance House

PHOTO COURTESY SIMON CONNELAN

Ferencváros (FTC Telekom) – Újpest (UTE)

Let’s cycle around Óbuda

Zugló (BVSC) – Margitsziget (UVSE)

Ferencváros (FTC) – Kaposvár (Rákóczi FC)

Budapest Honvéd FC – Kisvárda (Master Good)

Start gearing up for another brilliant week full of events celebrating photography, music, theater, art and more in Budapest.

Opening: Tamás Urbán: Unwanted Butterfly

Classic Volkswagen Beetle Show

12th Budapest Architecture Film Days

DELINQUENT HABITS

Delinquent Habits

Ryan O'Reilly

Balázs Szabó Band

Deák Bill Gyula

Telekom Electronic Beats Pres. Boiler Room

Papa Roach & Hollywood Undead

Kelis

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

UJPEST WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Újpest (UTE) - Óbuda (Vasas)

Decathlon Tennis Competition

Donovan Waite

Semmelweis University (OSC) - Terrassa

Ferencváros (FTC Telekom) – Székesfehérvár (Fehérvári Titánok)

SANDOR PLUGOR (1940-1999) MEMORIAL EXHIBITION

Opening: Sándor Plugor (1940-1999) Memorial Exhibition

IX. Wine & Violin Maker's Salon

Opening: Krystyna Bilak: KOMPLEMENT

Premiere: Palink'Art: Black Or White

Opening: Thomaz Farkas: The Rythm of Light

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

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

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

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Live smarter in Budapest.

Thank you!

DESIRE BY SZEGED CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY

Premiere: Desire

Budapest Dance Festival: Sleeping Beauty

Rajkó Folklore show

PHOTO COURTESY MICHAIL CHALKIADAKIS

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

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

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PHOTO COURTESY VLADIMIR FEDOTOV

Onward

Like a boss

Dafne - shown in Urania

Gear up for an exciting week in Budapest, where new exhibitions and cool sport events await — and top talent takes the stage.

BUDAPEST BOAT SHOW 2020

Budapest Boat Show 2020

Training Camp With Professional NFL Players

Breeders Weekend 2020

Ferencváros (FTC) - Debrecen (DVSC)