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

1. In focus are 3 fresh Interviews with expats you know, or you may want to know:
H.E. Ambassador Francisco Munis, Ambassador of Malaysia to Hungary
Robert Gillespie, Info Architect, Technical Writer & Entrepreneur
Marion Merrick, Author, Teacher - expat in Hungary since 1982

2. Next up there's an essential selection of curated News, Information & Inspiration:
E.g. New 5-Point Plan for Capital / Best Rooftop Bars / Budapest Fireworks on Saturday.

3. Also there are new Movies in Budapest, fresh Specials, and What's On examples:
E.g. BBQ Fundraiser for Burns Charity / Pixies @ Budapest Park / Modern Art Orchestra.

Now here's hoping you like what's in it for you.
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

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Calendar highlights

Exhibition: Memorial in Honor of Violonist Béla Halmos

It pays tribute to the wide-ranging oeuvre of Halmos (1946-2013), one of the founding fathers of the local dance house movement, and a musician-performer, academic researcher, and cultural organizer.

25 August - Hungarian Heritage House

Jubilee Concert: The Hot Jazz Band

In this gala concert, the group will reflect on the succesful stages of their career and bring their most important milestones to life with the help of a parade of outstanding guest musicians.

26 August - National Concert Hall Budapest

Outdoor Dancefloor: Vice City 80's vs 90's Party

Mega dance party until dawn, featuring diverse artists like Billy Idol / Prodigy / Guns N’ Roses / Duran Duran / Soft Cell / Rick Astley / Sum 41 / INXS / Green Day / Frankie Goes to Hollywood / Depeche Mode / New Order & many more.

27 August - Budapest Park

Summer BBQ Fundraiser for Robert Burns International Foundation

This is the 5th Annual BBQ by the RBIF, held in Etyek just about 30 minutes from Budapest. Go to enjoy some fab food & wine, with plenty of space for kids to run about and have fun.

28 August - Chefparade Country venue in Etyek

Jazz Concert: Modern Art Orchestra

The artistic director, Kornél Fekete-Kovács & all the musicians in the outstanding MAO say they treat music with an attitude that transcends borders of genres. Creativity & free expression of musical thought takes centre stage.

29 August - Opus Jazz Club Budapest

Outdoor Concert: The Mojo

Their sound is characterized by three-part singing, but they also like to experiment with special instruments, e.g. cigar box, harmonicetta, diddley bow. Go to hear something different...

30 August - Kobuci Garden Budapest

Boat Concert: Crippled Black Phoenix

We're told they play on the frontiers of stoner prog, freak folk and psychedelic doom, so not everyone's cup of tea but definitely a kicking gig, and what's more at a great venue on the Danube.

31 August - A38 Ship Rooftop Budapest

Specials

Skin Cancer Prevention - Practical Advice by Dr. Rose in Budapest

Skin cancer is curable if detected early. With annual screening, malignant lesions that are detected and removed in time can be very curable, while those detected too late can metastasize. Related practical advice is summarized here by Zsófia Hatvani, PhD, dermatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Rotary Club Budapest-City Supports Invisible School Summer Camp

Rotary Club Budapest-City has supported the Invisible School mentor program's summer camp. More than 50 children participated in a cheerful 5 day camp in Debrecen in July.

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