Thu, 15.10.2015

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 15.10.2015: Back to the future, fight for your right & like a family

 
Zurich Photo Trip → City Talk
 
 
Concert: Local lad
 
Dave Eleanor is a local musician/dj who’s been on the Zurich electronica scene for a couple of years now. His one man live shows are a thing to behold as he coaxes the most heavy bass, danceable beats and melancholy melodies out of the array of knobs, keyboards and screens in front of him. This is music that will have your feet moving, your heart dreaming and your mind escaping as the hypnotic flow begins. He’ll be playing live at La Catrina tonight.
Thursday 9.30 pm, La Catrina
 
 
 
Party: Drums and basses
 
Originating in the Jamaican dub scene, the English drum&bass genre has, since the 90’s, grown to become a global musical force and is the best way to feel like you’re being attacked by a particularly angry, yet soulful, rhythmic bee. On Saturday, the best proponents of drum&bass and dub in Zurich, Divercity, will be celebrating their 5th anniversary with the Divercity Bass Festival at Stall 6. On two floors they’ll have some of the best dj’s from the UK (S.P.Y., MC Lowqui), Brazil (dj Marky) and France (OBF Soundsystem) playing some of the best dub, jungle, and of course, drum&bass tracks.
Saturday 11 pm, Stall 6
 
 
 
Concert: Back to the future
 
In a Benjamin Button state of affairs, Pokey LaFarge appears to be an old man trapped inside a young man’s body. The music he makes assumes that the last 80 years of popular culture never happened and is happy to bathe in the glory of American roots - country blues, early jazz and ragtime – but this isn’t any dusty tribute act. Pokey’s original music is played with a modern spirit and vitality that made that other master of the retro-future, Jack White, take him on tour with him recently. Pokey’ll be bringing his good-time, rag-time party to El Lokal on Sunday evening.
Sunday 8.20 pm, EL Lokal
 
 
 
Discussion: Fight for your right
 
The battle of ideas seems a fight worth arming yourself for. No one needs a zombie apocalypse type situation where only the mindless wander the planet snacking on the brains of others. Choose your weapon and fight back. The Battle of Ideas was started 11 years ago by the Institute of Ideas to encourage free thinking and open-ended public discussion, and on Tuesday one of their satellite debates will be taking place at Karl der Grosse. The subject up for debate is: Who decides what makes great art? My answer would be, I do, but I’m sure the guests, including art journalists, educators and historians plus you, dear Ronster, can reach a little deeper than that. In English.
Tuesday 7.30 pm, Karl der Grosse
 
 
 
Game: Bored? Try boards
 
Board games at Christmas time are not only good for allowing you to spend extra hours with your family without having to actually converse with them, they can also be a lot of fun to play. If you've got the urge to play more of them but can't wait until Christmas comes around, then the Spielrausch at Hive Club is just for you. They are now in their 5th year, and Wednesday is the opening night for this winter’s gaming season. There’ll be games aplenty, both new and classic, as well as your chance to perform Powerpoint Karaoke. They'll also be serving food and music, as a Ronster cannot live on games alone.
Wednesday 7.30 pm, Hive Club
 
 
 
Truth Facts
 
 
 
 
Eating: Like one big family
 
 

The Cocoon is the name of the distinctive, solitary building next to Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen. Even though it’s striking and has lake views, it’s been empty for some time now. But that will change: Danica Thalmann und Philipp Brunner – founders of the platform jackinthebox.ch - will reuse the space temporarily. The countdown ticks and today a new pop up restaurant «La Tavolata» will pop up, serving Mediterranean cuisine on one large communal table. Fixed menu price: 95 francs per person (excluding drinks).
Seefeldstrasse 287, 8008. Opening hours: 15 October until 19 December 2015, Thursday to Saturday from 7 pm

 
 
 
Good to know: That old chestnut
 
 

Finally, the Maroni stalls are here. I love these roasted chestnuts: so sweet and warm. As the vendors of each stall often change every season I won't be able to tell you which sells the best ones. Generally they all sell more or less the same quality, but I can certainly recommend the couple at Albisriederplatz and Ruth at Bucheggplatz. While Maroni are nice as a snack, caramelized chestnuts are probably my favourite side dish, served with venison, which is in season during winter in most restaurants. So enjoy the old chestnut. It's also supposed to be healthy.

 
 
 
Shopping tip: One’s waste, another’s joy
 
 

Often, we throw away things that could be useful to someone else. At least that’s what the founders of Regalo thought. Their app allows you to post all things you don’t want any more as a give-away, sorted by area. You post it – someone else picks it up.

 
 
 
Ron’s video gem: in and out
 

A wonderful short film by Terri Timely and Park Pictures, in which input and output don’t always match.

 
 
 
Dear Baroness, I need some foreplay advice. . .
 

Dear Baroness,

I’m very interested in pleasing the woman I’m with and want to get better at it. I’ve been told I’m a good lover, but I’m a little timid and unsure of myself when it comes to foreplay.
I know it’s really important and don’t worry, I don’t just jump into doing the deed, but I don’t think making out and groping really counts, does it?

Any hints on how to improve my game? 

Signed, 

Not Yet the World’s Greatest Lover

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If you're looking for something (a flat, a ticket, love), have something to give away (a flat, a ticket, ex) or have anything else to say, then this is the page to do it : classifieds
 
 

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