Thursday is the clubbing night in Zurich. So, I'd like to point out three highlights for this week. Moods presents Jazz in the house with an eve full of (here’s a surprise!) jazz, soul and blues – all for 15 francs. Gazelle from South Africa play their mix of funk, reggae, disco and 80s electro pop at Hive (22 francs) and DJ Kalabrese celebrates his birthday at Bar 3000, followed by the usual Dosci night at Zukunft (free).
Thursday 11 pm, Hive/Moods/Zukunft

English forum member Puzzler is leading a pub treasure hunt through Zurich this Friday, starting at Devi's Bar . Turn up as soon as possible after 5.30 pm, by 7 pm at the latest. You’ll be hunting as part of a team of four. The hunt ends at 10.30 pm when you have to hand in your answers. So if you want to discover some new bars, get in touch with Puzzler or be at Devi's on time.
Friday 5.30 pm, Devi's Bar

Over the last 5 years Photo 09 has established itself as the leading exhibition for Swiss photography. This year, there’s even a selection of images from Ron Orp's city trips on display. I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away for Sunday. If you fancy continuing the night with an artistic throng, afterwards join the students from the art school at their semester-end party at St. Pauli.
link to tickets
photo 09: Friday - Monday at Maag Event-Hall, art party: Friday 10 pm, St. Pauli

Valentin Bächi aka DJ Repos or Micro Soul serves soundbites at restaurant Josef (some suggest its name is really an acronym for Just Outstanding Service (and) Excellent Food). Valentin’s menu includes a mix of soul and jazz and Josef cooks its usual delights.
Saturday 11 pm, Josef

Did you treat yourself to a Christmas present last year? I think it's a must to spoil oneself from time to time. Maybe you’ll find the right object at the clearance sale at Yooji's Asian Market at Dolder. All furniture and accessories come with 20 to70 percent off. Glühwein is offered for free.
Sat & Sun 11-5 pm, Dolder

Chamber Soul from the US are singer Brandy Butler, Roman Hosek (guitar) and René Mosele (trombone) who play a beautiful, intimate mix of soul, blues with a bit of jazz and funk. You can hear them at Kaufleuten Lounge this Wednesday. Entry is free.
Wednesday 8 pm, Kaufleuten Lounge

I love the city with its white dress on, but the snow is even better when you’re in the mountains, skiing downhill. Now’s the perfect time to make use of your skis: 1. There are just few skiers (and snowboarders of course) on the slopes now as the ski-holidays don't start for another couple weeks. 2. Often, the sun is above the clouds, hidden from the city streets (just check the webcams). Here a few tips on how to pay less for your experience. Material: If your skis (or snowboard) need a service go to Dynamo and learn how to do it yourself. They offer mini workshops on Wednesdays (20.1 and 3.2). from 6-8 pm for 30 francs. If you need skis, gloves, helmet etc. try lost & found sales points before heading to the sport shops. Public transport: Check out offers for a combined ticket for public transport and your day pass. With a General Ticket (Generalabonnement) you also pay less for the day pass in most ski resorts. Ticket: If you own a Postcard with ticket function, you can buy day passes for almost all ski regions in Switzerland with 15 francs off. Without a card, try Aldi supermarkets which offer the same prices. There’s not reason not to sample those slopes!

...Dave Dee. His band was called (a bit awkwardly) Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch and was popular in the late 60s, especially in the UK and Germany. The band regained fame via the Tarantino movie "Death Proof" in which girls in a car muse over the band in a ‘bad taste’ scene. Dave Dee died on 9 January 2009 of prostate cancer. Clip 1/ Clip 2

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