If you fancy the fun of Oktoberfest but can’t stomach the cost of travel to Munich then maybe this is for you. Turbinenbräu are running their very own Urbanes Oktoberfest . From, (well it opened yesterday,) to the 12th of October they are offering live music, some very unhealthy pork based food and, of course, the drug you love to chug. Beer! Thurs 6pm - 12th Oct, Turbinenbräu, Badenerstrasse 571, 8048

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My first tip for this week, (or is it tipi?) involves Mica’s Garten over to the west of town. As the weather has been shocking for the last few weeks i am already in the mood for a Fondue and Mica’s is opening it’s special and very cosy Fondue tipi tonight. I’m sure you know the score: Creamy fondue, crisp white wine and a relaxed and cozy atmosphere… and maybe a Kirsch or two.  Thur - 12 Oct 5pm, Mica’s Garten, Badenerstrasse 790,...

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Would it be fair to say that  «Godspeed You! Black Emperor»   has the weirdest name in rock? Fun fact: The band got their name from a Japanese documentary but i digress. The Canadian band, whose music explores themes of dystopia & political unrest with haunting ambient soundscapes, is hitting the stage at the Volkshaus tonight. Thursday 8pm, Volkshaus, Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8004

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Comedy Kiss always seems to come up trumps with fantastic international stand-up. This week, they're hosting Australian comedian Monty Franklin . Any good? Well, the Friday night show sold out pretty quickly, so they added another night. Get your tickets for Saturday's show fast! Saturday 7:30pm, Soho, Hardstrasse 260, 8005

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