Spring is the time of year for renewal and as the scent of blossom fills the air, (now’s the time to visit Idaplatz,) there’s a fresh feeling in the air. Not only is there one of the first music festivals of the season this week but also a new pop up. But there’s always a slight feeling of melancholy. I always feel sad saying goodbye to winter, watching the snow melt and this week we also have to say goodbye to a Zurich institution. Scroll down to find out more, have a great weekend and…

Give my love to the city

Plenty of music this week and if you are a connoisseur of beer then there is a treat for you. Also there is a special promotion starting on Monday. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Thursday: Ska with social conscience. Dr Krápula play Dynamo
Friday: This one's for the beer lovers
Friday: The M4 Music festival is back
Saturday: A tattoo for you at Zentralwäscherei
Sunday: A sad day. Farewell Arthous Uto
Monday: Ice Cream and socks. What’s the connection?

In An Evening with, Alex Zehetbauer explores song moods and registers, from poetic to poppy. You can expect a humorous performance that emanates a peculiar magic. Tickets and info: gessnerallee.ch

5 Stages, 40 shows, demotape clinic and an award show. It can only be the M4 Music festival that is taking over the Schiffbau, (and surrounding area,) on Friday and Saturday. There really is too much going on to mention here but check out the full program which features tons of international artists.

I love it when a new restaurant opens. A new menu or an exciting location or, more often than not, both! Tonight, a new fish and seafood pop-up opens at MAME in Seefeld with the moniker «Underwater Love». The concept is a sharing experience with exciting wine accompaniment whilst being serenaded by their resident violinist. It looks fantastic and i can’t wait to try it out.