last week, I pointed out the concert I blame Coco at Kaufleuten on Tuesday. But the singer had to take a rain check (bronchitis) so the concert got postponed to Friday 10 June.  If an event gets cancelled – and I know about it – I'll share that information on my Facebook page.

Give my love to the city, Ron

Dark figures lurk in La Perla at Langstrasse - in the form of paintings, drawings and objects. The artist Lapuneet and her friends created a micro-cosmos of strange creatures for the exhibition another game we play. And Bit-Tuner put together a unique sound performance for the opening tonight.
Thursday 8 pm, Perla-Mode

From first prize as piano soloist at the Montreux Jazz Festival all the way to the stage at Helsinki this Friday, Leo Tardin turns hip-hop and high culture into a throbbing mix for the masses. Grand Pianoramax is the band he created when he took his piano skills, added in a slice of funky rock drummer and sprinkled beats, rap, electro and spoken word over the top. If you’re in the mood for a spicy musical stew, stop by Helsinki for a taste.
Friday 8.30 pm, Helsinki Klub

If you like your blues to be rough, ready and round then Popa Chubby is the man for you. Bringing his considerable weight to the blues sound of his native New York, with added lyrical hip-hop influences, Popa Chubby and his band will soon have you believing your good women has gone bad, the devil is on your trail and your dog has gone and died. All the while knowing you’re only at Moods and home is but a short tram ride away.
Saturday 8.30 pm, Moods

If you’re into drum & bass and jungle, and especially what the UK does with it, then your dreams are about to come true. Europe’s No.1 drum & bass event, Kings of the Jungle, is coming to town this weekend at Komplex 457. Over 2 floors some of the UK’s top djs including dj Hype, Grooverider and Hazard will be playing, and if you were around for the London rave scene in the 90’s, it’ll be a treat to see the Ragga Twins MCing the event. All in all, a D&B paradise.
Saturday 11 pm, Komplex 457

What words do the name Kitty Solaris conjure into your mind? For me it’s fluffy, fuzzy and warm. And when you listen to her music that’s exactly how you’ll be feeling. Kitty’s music is lo-fi pop that will ease your cares away and her dreamy voice will lift you above the clouds and gently caress you. Maybe I’m just a little tired today and need some mellow but if you want to see if I’m telling the truth, go check her out at Boschbar on Monday and tell me I’m not wrong.
Monday 9 pm, Boschbar

Dan Le Sacs Vs. Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo from Essex, which if you know this part of the UK should give you some idea of their lyrical content. Mixing electronic beats with sung and spoken word lyrics the pair even had a minor YouTube hit, with them appearing in a fake X-Factor (Pop Idol) audition. These fellows are full of the street-wise humour that Essex boys usually bring to a Saturday night down the pub, and are doing their thing at Stall 6 next week. To keep them in line, they are also being supported by Big Zis, one of biggest female rappers in Switzerland.
Tuesday 8 pm, Stall 6

I really enjoy eating lunch outside and cannot wait until summer arrives. But after a week of sunshine I’m not complaining about the weather. I discovered a nice Italian shop right at Limmatplatz that serves some of the best piadine in town (ideal to eat outdoors!). Da Marco also has various other Italian specialties on offer. But to me, a piadina with fresh tomato just gives me that holiday feeling.
Da Marco, Ausstellungsstrasse 114

At the beginning of the month I introduced you to my favourite blogs in English about Zurich. A few of you recommended more blogs and of course I’m going to share these suggestions. You’ll also find my listings including the new ones on the website. Feel free to add or to comment. Fashion: ModelMuses offers a lot of styling and fresh pics from hair and make-up shows all over Europe. Expat: Alice is an English artist who moved to Zurich to research Dada.  Hannah started her blog about Zurich very recently. So check it for a fresh perspective. Expatica offers news and information for the international community. Entertaining newsletter. Art: Olga’s blog features reviews, interviews and impressions of art shows in Zurich. Various: Endpoint:Ithaca is about synchronicity, which comes – according to the author - from Zurich. Music:  The author’s favourite music is frequently subjected to the high rotation treatment, hence the name of this blog.

The French electro musician SebastiAn makes my days sweet with his song Embody. It comes with a catchy tune accompanied by a distorted voice. The debut album Total will be released on 30 May. So enjoy the song before you get sick of hearing it on every radio and TV station.

New Yorks internet radio station East Village Radio hosts various great radio shows which are taken care of by different djs. Chances with Wolves is such a show which spoils its audience every Monday with musical gems, which you might miss otherwise. Their taste in music was noticed by the e-magazine Cool Hunting. The publication portrayed the dj trio and asked them about their philosophy. To the portrait/ To the radio