The mornings are darker, the evenings are drawing in and there is the threat of horror in the weeks ahead. No, i'm not talking about Halloween! I'm talking about something more scary and sinister: My tax return! Thankfully the late summer sun is keeping my mind off tax inspectors, rags and skin hanging from their emaciated bodies whilst they search for brains, receipts and cash. And there is a whole bunch of stuff happening in the city that can help you to put the dreaded task off until the very last minute. Have a great weekend and...

Give my love to the city

Okay, this weeks agenda seems to be loaded a bit heavily on Thursday. But most of these events last multiple days so you’ll be able to attend each and every one with time to spare.

Thursday: Let the breakdance begin
Thursday: The return of the Amboss Rampe Jam
Thursday: Food Zurich brings food to…er…Zurich
Saturday: Lock and load kids, it’s Knabenschiessen
Saturday: Bar3000 celebrates it's birthday and we're all invited
Sunday: A flea market... for kids!
Sunday: Kevin Kaarl at Exil

I don’t like food! I LOVE IT! And for the next week and a half the Food Zurich festival is going to be bringing you the best in food and drink, not just from the city but across Switzerland and around the globe. There really is too much going on to mention here, (there’s 24 events on the first day alone) with workshops and tastings covering all kinds of cuisines, drinks and, of course, sustainability. Check the full program here which is very conveniently in English.

Time is like a river and this year it feels like a raging torrent. Yet another month has gone by and, as you probably know by now, we have a new comic illustrator, Noémie Fatio from Biel. I took some time out to find out what she wanted to be as a child, her favourite things and the style of music that makes her weak at the knees.