Qwstion is a relatively new designer store in town. They specialise in bags but also run a program called Qwstion Invites where they open their doors and shelves to outside influences. They already have items from many Swiss and international brands and designers including clothing, jewellery and furniture but this Thursday, lovers of high quality and creative magazines from around the world, Print Matters!, will also be opening their own corner in the store. There will, of course, be a welcome party for the newcomers, and you are very much invited.
Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm, Qwstion, Badenerstrasse 156, 8004

 

 

 

 

 

Around one third of all food production in Switzerland is lost or wasted between field and plate. A lot of this waste is due to ‘ugly’ produce. This is produce that doesn’t conform to the supermarket’s, and even maybe our own, expectations. The cucumber that is a little too crooked, the carrot that, frankly, looks too rude and too pleased with itself, the slightly damaged skin of an apple. I’m sure we’ve all picked them up, and then replaced them with their more handsome brethren. Well, foodwaste.ch is an organisation that has something to say about that. To bring attention to the problem, this Saturday at Helvetiaplatz, they will be cooking a feast for you to eat, made from the ugliest of produce but transformed into the most beautiful of meals. And all for free.
Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm, Helvetiaplatz

 

 

The Theater Winkelwiese is a small theatre in the basement of Villa Tobler that was originally opened as a private theatre for escapees of Nazism but, since the 1960’s, has built its reputation on all things avant-garde. This season’s opening night party takes place on Saturday with live gypsy-swing and Balkan music from Vendredi Soir Swing. You can also take part in a unique and one-off interactive audio installation called Subsumme by art collective ekw14,90. And however avant-garde you think you might be, an opening party wouldn’t be a party without the food, drink and djs, and they will also be supplied in abundance. Entry is free but because of the theatre’s compact size, you’ll need to reserve your spot here.
Saturday 6 pm, Theater Winkelwiese, Winkelwiese 4, 8001

 

 

 

 

 

There must be something in the water of the River Mersey, as Liverpool seems to spawn more than its fair share of guitar-pop bands. From the Beatles and Merseybeat sound of the 60’s through to Teardrop Explodes, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Las and Cast of later years. It now seems like the Scouse Indie Factory (which I’m sure exists) has produced it’s latest model in the guise of Hooton Tennis Club. Four young guys who have the requisite Scouse swagger and melodic charms to join the long and illustrious lineage of Liverpool bands. They play at Bar Rossi on Tuesday night.
Tuesday 8.30 pm, Bar Rossi