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Board Games afternoon in American Corner

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 15th of February the American Corner invites guests to play board games in English. At the event participants can practise English communication skills without even noticing. The organisers are planning to play Ticket to Ride and/or Llamageddon, but they also have dozens of other games to choose from. This event is open to all ages, so bring your kids, parents, and friends along. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, socialise, and have fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided but visitors can  freely  bring their own favourites as a contribution. Register at debrecenac@gmail.com. Date: 15 February Location: American Corner Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/951967206288211/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%7D

Secrets of the Wild

VOKE Cultural Center Faraktár u. 67, Debrecen, Hungary

A special pet exhibition is coming to Debrecen on the 24-25 February. The Secrets of the Wild exhibition is waiting for visitors with special tour guides who are happy to show young and old around. Opening hours are both days: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission ticket with a  coupon is HUF 1500 for children. Date: 24-25 February Location: VOKE Cultural Centre of Understanding Source: Facebook 

Two lives of a flower – Chamber Exhibition at Déri Museum opens

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The chamber exhibition and lecture of enamel and goldsmith Gyöngy Enikő is connected to the permanent local history exhibition The World of Civic People.  The photographic exhibition will be opened on Thursday the 15th of February, starting at 5.30 p.m. by Péter Gyöngy, Head of the Makoldi Sándor Centre of the National Institute of Culture. At the opening Enikő Gyöngy, enamel and jewellery artist, and folk craftswoman will give a lecture.  Admission is free and the exhibition will be open from 16 February to 17 March. Date: 16 February - 17 March Location: Déri Museum Source:https://dehir.hu/kepzomuveszet/egy-virag-ket-elete-a-rekeszzomancrol-fog-szolni-kiallitas-a-deri-muzeumban/2024/02/11/  

Bird feeding and walking tour in the Great Forest

Nagyerdei park Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 17th of  February from 10:00 a.m. all interested visitors are welcome to the Bird Park promenade, where the bird feeders on top of the two information boards will be filled during a pleasant walk. At the event participants can learn about the birdlife of the Great Forest and the most important rules of bird feeding.  Visitors can bring sunflower seeds, ‘titmouse balls’ and apples with themselves. The guided tour is led by conservation engineer  Máté Tóth who is a member of the Green Working Group. Participation is free to join. Meeting point:  in front of Pálma Restaurant. The walk is co-organised by the Debrecen Biodiversity Research Centre. Organisers reserve the right to change the programme, the event is not open to the press Date: 17th of  February, 10.00 a.m.  Location:Great Forest Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/368169532742192/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

180th Birth Anniversary Commemoration of Mihály Munkácsy

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The famous painter's 180th birthday anniversary will be commemorated on the 17th of February in Déri museum with the following programs: 2.00 p.m. Performance by the Alföld Quartet entitled "Munkácsy tells a story". The members of Alföld Quartet are Ágnes Ördög - violin, Mariann Szomorné Budai  - violin, Zita Jankó- viola, István Szomor - violoncello Alföld Quartet was formed in autumn 2012 in order to wildly perform the masterpieces of unfairly overshadowed chamber music. They aim to perform these pieces of music in music halls, churches, community centres of the South-East region and other parts of the country. Their work has been determined by high standard of music, proficiency, professionalism, sensitivity towards the musical and spiritual openness of their audience.Their repertoire includes important periods of music history, familiarity with secular and spiritual styles and genres, and high standard, entertaining music performances. The quartet won the Békés-County Prima Award of Musical Art in 2017. 3.30 Art historian Éva Irén Fodor guides the exhibition in the Munkácsy Hall Entrance tickets can be purchased online, and on site: HUF 1,000/person. Date: 17 February Location: Déri Museum Sources:https://alfoldquartet.hu/, https://www.derimuzeum.hu/programok.php?id=220

Pre-lent folk art fair and crafts show at DEMKI Tímárház

DEMKI 1 Borsos József Square 1, Debrecen, Hungary

During  the  event, visitors can meet and buy the products of many master craftsmen and cheese makers on the 17th of February at Folk Craft House of DEMKI Tanner’s  House. Programs: Permanent tannery history exhibition and the temporary exhibition "Tej, Túró, Tejfel..." (“Milk, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream…”) Craft shows (weaving, pottery, fire enamel) Craft activities Smurf goat petting and show (2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.) Traditional Lent food tasting At the event music is provided by Sovinius Vappe mediaeval band. Date: 17 February, 1.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.  Location: DEMKI Tímárház   Source: Facebook

Carnival Sauna Marathon in the Aquaticum Sauna World

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Visitors can recharge themselves with a super Carnival Sauna Marathon on the 17th and the 18th of February in the Aquaticum Sauna World, where fun and fantastic sauna sessions are guaranteed. Program: 18 sauna masters 26 sauna programs Show programs with a cheerful atmosphere Herbal infusions and smoke rituals Pampering skin care peelings in the steam cabin Sauna masters: the sauna masters of Aquaticum SPA Guest sauna master: Szabina Halfinger (Aufguss.hu) Price of all programs: HUF 900/pouring/person Advance tickets can be booked at: szaunavilag@aquaticum.hu Further information at phone number: +36 52 514 150 Date:17-18 February, from 12:00 pm to 8.00 p.m.  Location:Aquaticum Sauna World  

Valentine’s Day Programs in Aquaticum

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Aquaticum Aquapark awaits visitors with colourful programs on the 17th and the 18th of February.

Music Matinee at the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

At the next performance of the Music-Matine series on Sunday, the 18th of February, at 4 p.m., at the Liszt Hall of the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music, they are expecting the young and the old to a special journey into the world of classical music. This fun family programme is guaranteed to bring music to life for children and adults alike. Contributors: Borbála Horváth - flute, Kamilla Fosztó - oboe, Gábor Szepesi - clarinet, Tamás Halasi-Czalbert - bassoon, Dominik Kovács - horn Host and piano accompaniment by Judit Váradi. Ticket price for children: HUF 500, for adults:  HUF 1.000. Tickets are available in advance between 12-16 February at the Tourinform Office (Piac Street  20.) and on the day of the concert from 3.30 p.m. at the venue. Date: 18th of February. 4 p.m. Location: Faculty of Music, University of Debrecen Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/391354896829304/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

First photo-video garage fair in Debrecen

KraftLab Bethlen Street 1-9, Debrecen, Hungary

Organisers welcome all professional, amateur photographers and videographers and content producers to the free event on the 18th of February on the third floor of KraftLab between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Exhibitors can register via this link: https://forms.gle/noBjG1G5uU6Nvb5S8 In addition to selling and buying items, there will also be the opportunity to network with other participants. The Telekom Kraft team awaits visitors on site with unlimited coffee and water. Date: 18th of February, 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.  Location: KraftLab, Bethlen Street 1-9 Sources: Dehir.hu    

Concert of Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and Kodály Choir on the 20th of February

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and Kodály Choir with concert ‘Standing Together’ (Együttállás) awaits the audience on the 20th of February at 7.00 p.m. Program: Gershwin: Cuban Overture / R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks op. 28. / G. T. Holst: Planets, op. 32 Contributors: Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra / Kodály Choir Debrecen (Director: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper) George Gershwin's Overture to Cuba is the result of a two-week holiday the composer spent in Havana in February 1932 and the hugely successful premiere of the work took place on the 16th of  August, 1932 at Lewisohn Stadium in New York. Richard Strauss's magnificent symphonic poem The Merry Pranks of Till Eulenspiegel was composed in 1894-95. In this 'rags-to-riches tale', the composer depicts the adventures and frolics of a dashing folk hero, Till Eulenspiegel, in almost all the expressive possibilities of late Romanticism. Gustav Holst's 'cosmic' piece, The Planets, is little known in our country, although it is one of the most popular orchestral works in the composer's native Britain. In addition to Grieg, Ravel and Richard Strauss, Holst's style was influenced by Hindu philosophy and English folk music. Conductor: Grigor Palikarov (Bulgaria) Ticket price: HUF 3500, HUF 2700 Tickets can be purchased at this link. […]

“Pronoun wars” in the American Corner

American Corner Debrecen 19/D Bem Sqaure, Debrecen, Hungary

The next event of the Institute of English and American Studies, The „Pronoun Wars” from a Linguistic Perspective will take place in the American Corner on the 22nd of February. The term „Pronoun Wars” apply to debates and conflicts surrounding the use of gender pronouns, especially in the English-speaking world (he/she/they/etc.) Pronouns are one of the research fields of Dr. Péter Szűcs, member of the Department of English Linguistics at the University of Debrecen, who will give a fascinating overview of the topic and the audience will also be invited  to create an informed  opinion about it. To register for this event, please send an email to debrecenac@gmail.com. Date: 22nd of February, 5.00 p.m. Location: American Corner Source: hajdrupress.hu