After the passing of Quincy Delight Jones this week i watched a video in which, amongst other pearls of wisdom, he quoted Mark Twain. The quote went like this:

«Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.»

Somehow Ronster, this feels extra poignant today for some reason. Have a wonderful, joy-filled weekend and…

Give my love to the city

A mixed bag this week. Some film, some funk, another club celebrates it's birthday and we have a Reggae DJ legend in town.

Thursday: The start of the Yesh Film Festival

Friday: Classic funk! Tower of Power play Theatre 11

Fri & Sat: Zukunft turns 19 years old

Saturday: Visit Stadtgärtnerei for the Martinimarkt

Saturday: Reggae DJ legend David Rodigan plays at Rote Fabrik

Wednesday: Classical music and beer? Could it work?

If you like reggae and dancehall, then we have one of the top aficionados in town this weekend. David Rodigan has been a prominent figure in the ska and reggae scene for 40 years, hosting numerous radio shows in London and throughout the UK. The award-winning DJ will be spinning in the Clubraum at the Rote Fabrik this Saturday.

I love Fondue but sometimes all that cheese can get a bit too much. If only there was a way to enjoy the social experience without the gallons of cheese. Fortunately there is with Shabu-Shabu. But what is it? Well, it is a kind of Japanese equivalent of Fondue-Chinoise with thinly sliced vegetables and/or meat being cooked, at the table, in a boiling broth. But where can i get this delicious sounding dish? Fortunately, a new pop up, (called Shabu-Shabu,) is opening in the Langtsrasse area which has Shabu-Shabu out the wazoo. They offer a meat or veggie menu and they’re going to be in situ until the 22nd of March. Enjoy!

When Anna Schmid sent me this month's comics, I realised with a palpable sense of shock that the year 2024 is already ending in just two months. This second-to-last comic series of the year is meant to inspire reflection and covers some themes that still tend to be brushed under the rug, but which Anna addresses candidly. If you’re curious to learn which taboos Anna explores, what her childhood career aspiration was, her favourite things, and some surprising details many don’t know about her, be sure to read the interview. Click the button below.