Raphael Bühlmann aka Ruffkid is from Winterthur and has been involved in the visual arts and Swiss sub-culture since he was 13. Firstly in art school, then as a graffiti artist, a theatrical scenery painter, a tattooist, a fashion designer ( Ruffkid outlet at Hardplatz 17, 8004) and as a painter exhibiting his works. He also has a great blog called illustrateduniverse.tumblr.com, which collates fantastic images from around the internet. He has now organised his first photography exhibition at Palanca, which will show works taken last year in Berlin and London. The opening party is tonight from 6 pm, and the exhibition runs until 2^nd July.

Thursday 6 pm, Opening night until 2^nd July, Palanca, Seebahnstrasse 125, 8003

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs aka TEED may not be the catchiest of names for a pop/electronica crossover dj/producer, but when you consider this London djs real name is Orlando Higginbottom, you begin to understand his desire for a pseudonym. TEED has been creating great British dance music since his debut in 2012, combining 80's synths with complex beats and indie attitude. This is the kind of music that sounds as good in your house as it does in a club. It'll be his first time playing in Hive on Friday, along with the Mad Katz dj team and a live set from High Heels Breaker

Friday 11 pm, Hive

Despite the grey-weather week it looks as if the weekend will be sunny and hot again. So to give thanks to the sun gods, Zurich has two mini openair festivals happening this weekend - both are free, both have a good selection of eclectic music and both will be out in the glorious sunshine. The  Landenbergfest is happening on Friday and Saturday in Wipkingen. They'll have a kids theatre and market on Saturday afternoon as well as bands including Los Armadillos, Cheekbonians and Beelzebub and if those names don't get you excited, then get down to Openair Wollishofen on Saturday, right next to the lake. In the afternoon they'll have a children's corner and then as the evening arrives, so do the bands including Betty Tuesday & The Fat Kitties, 7 Dollar Taxi and Death by Chocolate. 

Friday 6 pm & Saturday 2 pm, Landenbergfest, Landenbergpark, 8037

Saturday 2 pm, Openair Wollishofen, Bachstrasse 7, 8038

It's clear to me that for such a land-locked country, Switzerland has a certain masochistic urge toward surfing, and all things wave related. This is none more evident than this Saturday's  SurfZurich fair and party. The fair takes place next to the lake at Areal Wässerig, where you'll see demos and get to try the likes of wake boarding and SUP. You'll also be able to buy gear from top surf brands. It'll also be a chance to listen to music, grill and chill. The after-party then moves to Meylenstein near Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen. Entrance to the party will be CHF 15, if you're on the guest list. To get on the guest list email -  [email protected], for which you'll also be entered for a chance to win a kitesurfing holiday in Egypt or Greece

Saturday Surf fair 11 am to 6 pm plus evening party 6 pm to 9 pm, Areal Wässerig, Seestrasse 6/8, 8702 - After Party 8 pm to late, Meylenstein, Bellerivestrasse 268, 8008

Sylvia Day is an American escapee, who's been in Zurich for the past few years doing her best to bring a little variety and comedy to the masses. Her last one-women show, 50 Shades of Day, was great and is actually on its way to New York for some off-Broadway action later in the year. Her latest show at Boulevard Theater, Summer of Love, seems to punch all the right buttons - we all like the summer and if you could throw a little love in there as well, then all the better. You can expect jokes, singing and possibly the odd impression. It begins on Wednesday for a four night run.

Wednesday (17^th) until Saturday (20 ^th) 8 pm, Boulevard Theater

The summer elections are coming up and this time - if you're Swiss - there are almost a dozen matters you can vote on. I picked some topics that might affect you too. Bicycle lanes: If you regularly cycle in Zurich you won't doubt that there is need for improvement. The good news: All political parties agree on this, but not on the amount of money they're willing to spend. Depending on the outcome, the city will invest either 200 million or 90 million over the next 20 years. Public broadcast: Currently each household pays 460 francs per year to support public broadcasting. If the initiative is successful this amount will be reduced to 400 francs but companies will have to pay the fee as well. There was heated discussion but mostly regarding the quality of Swiss broadcasting. However, this is not part of the proposal. Inheritance tax:   Many cantons got rid of inheritance tax, and where it still exists it can vary. Now the government wants to tax inheritances over 2 million with 20 percent. I'm sure you can guess which parties are in favour and which are not. As always, you'll find more and detailed information about the federal set of votes on swissinfo.

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