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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community. 

➤ First up is a quick look at 10 exciting happenings for your free-time enjoyment these days:
1. FAB Classical Summerfest in Budapest, Now On Until 13 July
2. V4 Festival & Theatre Meeting in Nagymaros, Now On Until 4 July
3. The Prodigy to Headline SopronFest on 4 July
4. SUP Festival – Paddle Through Budapest on 4 July
5. American 4th of July Celebrations in Budapest 
6. Duna-Part Festival in Ráckeve, 2 - 4 July
7. International GT Open Car Racing at Hungaroring, 4 - 5 July
8. Ricky Martin Concert in Budapest on 6 July
9. Idles Returns to Budapest on 8 July
10. International Roller Skating Festival at MOMkult on 10 July

➤ Next there are trending Headlines, essential Intel, plus fresh Movies & Specials to discover:
E.g. Biodome Urban Oasis Opens, Parking Goes Mobile Only, Champion Ice Creams Revealed.

➤ Also below are a Great Variety of Events — see Calendar for more daily highlights like these:
E.g. Ricky Martin Concert, Zsolnay Light Festival, La Traviata Opera, American 4th of July Party.

We hope you like what’s in it for you this week.
Your feedback is always welcome.
Kind regards, Team XpatLoop

Photo: courtesy SUP Budapest
 
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