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Welcome & thanks for joining in here, along with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company together with thousands of expats & high-level locals.

First-up, here's a great variety of 10 'Outstanding Happenings' this month
+ three which may only appeal to a more specific group of Xpats out there:

1. Budapest Design Week, 8 - 17 October
2. Budapest Dance Festival, Now On Until 9 October
3. Budapest Autumn Festival, Now On Until 10 October
4. Video: Art Market Budapest, Now On Until 10 October
5. National Restaurant Week in Hungary, Now On Until 10 October
6. Oldtimer Car Show, Hungarian Railway History Park, 8 - 10 October
7. 'Central European Fashion Week', Bálna Budapest, 11 - 17 October
8. Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Show, Budapest Arena, 17 October
9. 'Transparent Sound: New Music Festival', Ludwig Museum Budapest 
10. 'Liszt Fest' International Cultural Festival, Müpa Budapest, 8 - 24 October
+
1. Tricky On Tour, A38 Ship Budapest, 19 October 
2. Global Chess Festival, Hungarian National Museum Budapest, 9 October
3. John Scofield & Dave Holland Concert, Budapest MomKult, 31 October

Next up, here's a quick update about the date of the Xpat Charity Party: 
Please join UK Ambassador Paul Fox in adding November 9th to your diary.
- if you would like to support, e.g. Charity Auction, please click here.

As always, you can see events happening these days here + below.
Now we hope you like what's in it for you this week.
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

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Calendar highlights

Drag Queen Bingo with Valerie Divine

This naturally 'fabulous' drag queen will take care of the ball handling, number calling, and keeping guests entertained of course. Prizes include shots, bottles of wine, even frozen chickens. Bingo cards are just 500ft so be sure to book your table early as the last bingo nights are always sold out

7 October - The Barossa Tavern Budapest

Art Market Budapest

The 11th edition of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading international contemporary art fair invites art lovers to see a very special selection by 100 exhibitors arriving from nearly 30 countries.

8, 9, 10 October - Bálna Budapest

Romantic Relationship Skills Workshop

The first such local workshop received so much positive feedback, so organisers decided to do it again, packed with new content, interactivity and fun, we're told. Click this headline for details.

9 October - REDWood Offices Budapest

Dance Performance: 'In the Name of Cats'

This story is delivered in movement, prose + musical forms about independence, freedom, about the relationship between humans and cats, using works by well-known + lesser-known authors, poets + composers.

10 October - National Dance Theatre Budapest

Free Fonó Session: Irish Session - Jigs, Reels & Other Traditional Irish Dance Music

This series sponsors open jam sessions where anyone can join in the music making. Beginners and advanced musicians and music lovers are welcome – with or without an instrument.

11 October - Fonó Budapest

Mega Quiz Night: 'Autumn Vibes'

Spend a fun evening while using your grey cells answering some tricky questions in teams for fun prizes - participation fee is 2000Ft/ person. Click this headline for details.

12 October - Netizen Budapest Centre

Patti Smith - Songs & Poems

The legendary American poet, visual artist, singer and songwriter will celebrate her 75th birthday later this year. You can see her in action in Budapest after her performances in London and Paris.

13 October - Palace of Arts Budapest

Specials

Kid’s Dentistry at Smile & Teeth Dental Budapest

This top dental practice pays special attention to children because they believe that the first dental experiences are decisive in the development of later dental care awareness. So they introduce kids to their treatments and tools via play and a fairy tale.

3 Excellent Reasons To Take a Walk Today, by Firstmed Budapest

.Why is walking so good for your body and your mind?  Walking reduces stress, cheers you up, and increases self-esteem. If you’ve ever gone out for a walk after a stressful situation and come back more calm and collected, you know firsthand how walking is a positive way to cope with stressful events.

Are You Missing UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution!

This TV service for expats in Hungary provided by fellow expat Jerry gives you all UK channels, plus stations from 38 other counties including a wide range from Europe, USA, Canada, South America, plus films and box-sets.

New movies in Budapest