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Exhibition Titled Answers Without a Question of Kristóf József Balogh at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Kristóf József Balogh is an artist born in Debrecen, currently living and working in Budapest. His first institutional solo exhibition will take place in the newly opened Project Space at the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art. Although the painterly qualities may deceive viewers, Balogh actually uses screenshots of mysterious incidents as source material, where one is not quite sure what is happening. This varied visual collection draws on a wide spectrum of references and brings them into play. The artist's new series of anecdotal paintings for the exhibition often make unexpected shifts between cartoon characters, animals and human figures. These shifts can be seen as both references to the fluidity of (self-)identity and as reinforcing the intensity of abstract thinking and storytelling. In many cases, the opaque acrylic images are difficult to relate to each other, which further enhances the logic and narrative structure of their abstract representation. Balogh's aim is not to encourage the viewer to quiet contemplation, but to create a receptive situation in which the viewer can respond directly to images stripped of their original context. Curator: Török Krisztián Gábor Date: 9 May - 7 July Location: MODEM Source: modemart.hu  

Jewish Cultural Days and the 3rd Jewish Street Festival

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The next stop of the ALL IN Debrecen - International Cultural Days series will be the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days and Street Festival between the 9th and 12th of May.  Margit Bangó, Péter Gerendás and the Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band, among others, will perform at the four-day meeting organised around the synagogue of Pásti Street in Debrecen. Other participants arrive as well such as film aesthete András Réz, the film aesthete, the unforgettable Zoltán Tordai, and for the children, the Csicsogó Production and the Nature Storage. (Ternészettár). The audience of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days is also welcome to attend the opening ceremony of the new square on Pásti Street. Programmes  9 May 7.00 p.m. Concert of Mihály Duffek and Mihály Duffek Jr. 11 May 9.00 p.m."Burning Sacrifice" exhibition opening (I. Debrecen Art Week) 9.30 p.m. Lóri Heit and his band 12 May - Street Festival 10.00 a.m. Guided tour in the Jewish Quarter 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Debut operetta gala of  young artists of the University of Debrecen  12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.  Eszter Fűszeres and Fiala Borcsa's show kitchen 12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Guided tour "Burning Sacrifice" 1.00 p.m - 2.00 p.m. Dixieland Jazz Band  2.00 […]

Film Festival at Aquaticum

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 11th and the 12th of May Disney's favourite characters come to life at Aquaticum with face painting, games, craft activities and zumba to movie soundtracks.  Programmes on Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disney characters come to life by preparing Minnie ears, Minion pencil cases and Baby sharks  “Nemos” and “Ariel mermaids” clash in water games  Kid's Island: Spider-man, One Hundred and One Dalmatians face make-up making, Eating contest Zumba and Aqua Fitness to movie soundtracks Programmes on Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Creative crafts and glitter body painting Date: 11-12 May Location: Aquaticum Indoor Aquapark   Source:aquaticum.hu

Mihály Day Spring Fair in Debrecen

Böszörményi road Debrecen, Hungary

Mihály Day Spring  Fair in Debrecen, held in Böszörményi Road this year awaits visitors on the 11th and the 12th of May with around 800-1000 vendors. Sellers come from all over Hungary to the fair, mostly from the county of Hajdú-Bihar, but visitors  can meet sellers from Budapest, Szeged, Békéscsaba, and there will also be Polish and Romanian sellers. There was a wholesale fair in Debrecen in the spring when 200,000 customers visited the fair! A food court will be established at Bólyai Street, featuring five food distribution companies. Other stands will offer delicacies, a grill terrace for authentic Debrecen sausage, retro hamburgers and hot dogs, kürtöskalács (horn cake), strudels, donuts, beer specialties, cheeses, and Hungarian strawberries. Changes in traffic patterns during the spring fair: Vehicular traffic will be prohibited and no waiting will be allowed from 5:30 p.m. on May 10th until 5:00 a.m. on the 13th between Bolyai Street, Böszörményi út and Thomas Mann Street, and Akadémia Street between Böszörményi Road and Kertváros Street. On the 9th of May, from 5:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the 13th, it will be prohibited to wait with vehicles on both sides of the Doberdó Street - Kartács Street - Dóczy […]

La Dolce Vita Mediterranean Weekend at Debrecen Zoo

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

Continuing and expanding the tradition started last year, La Dolce Vita Mediterranean Weekend will be held again on the 11th and the 12th of May, bringing the Mediterranean experience to the trees of the Great Forest with the park’s rich citrus and ivy collection, thematic programmes and authentic performers. On both days visitors can admire and with a quiz can learn about the outstanding citrus and ivy collection of the Zoo. The culture of Italy will be brought to life with a bumper-car race, Italian coffee, twisted ice cream, lemonade and freshly baked pizza at the gastro stalls, furthermore  retro posters, old Italian cars, Vespa bikes, and a Bambino cave for the little ones awaiting visitors. On Saturday the jurying and announcement of the results of the cake and pastry competition will take place. The star guest of the event is Gianni Annoni, who will also meet the public, but Zoo Podcast will also introduce you to the biggest lemon producer in Hungary, and then take you to the dolce vita of the city of Civitavecchia, with the help of Italians living in Debrecen.  Sunday will feature evergreen Italian hits with Luca Balduccio and an entertaining retelling of the story […]

Debrecen Antiques Fairs on the 12th of May

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m. at the Nagyerdei Stadium,  the Mecca of antiques awaits visitors loving the market atmosphere with coins, medals, weapons and furniture. In addition, dealers also sell a wide selection of china tableware, paintings, and family silverware. The offer is varied and diverse. There is no space for new goods at the antiques fair.  Date: 12 May, from 7.00  a.m. - 2.00 p.m.  Location: Nagyerdei Park 12., Nagyerdei Stadium Northern closed parking lot Source: FB Events  

Aladdin – Musical in English at ODEON Theatre

Böszörményi Road 138 Böszörményi Road 138, Debrecen, Hungary

A unique theatre experience in Hungary arrives at ODEON Theatre on the 12th of May. One of the most famous Disney musicals is now performed in Debrecen by ODEON’s foreign theatre company.  The Broadway musical atmosphere will be created not only by the fabulous scenery, but also by the cast from 15 countries. The play will also be subtitled in Hungarian. Date: 12 May, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Location: Böszörményi Road Campus (next to Agrár restaurant) Source:Facebook events  

Last Home Football Match with Family Day on the 12th of May

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On Sunday evening at 7.30 p.m. in Nagyerdei Stadium there will be a Loki (Debrecen Football Team) - Fehérvár match, which, depending on the result of Saturday's MTK-Puskás Akadémia meeting, could even influence  qualification for the international cup. During the event the BMW Group Plant Debrecen team is also waiting for visitors and their families with exciting activities at Nagyerdei Stadium. The stadium opens at 6.30 p.m., there will be a skills competition during the break, but from 4.30 p.m. onwards there will be a family day for fans at Red&White, with various games to play until the match starts (Combi Sport Arena, goal gate, face painting, live foosball, subsoccer and much more). There will also be food options available at the event. During the break, the “T-shirt bed” will be activated again, courtesy of MOMED. In addition to the usual services, VIP ticket holders will be able to listen to a live on-site discussion with DVSC's seven-time champion player Csaba Bernáth. Tickets can be purchased online or in DVSC Shop. The Shop is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.  to 6:00  p.m., on Thursday and Friday from 2:00  p.m.to 6:00  p.m., on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to […]

Wardrobe Sale at the University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The event, organised by the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation and DETEP (University of Debrecen Talent Development Program), will take place on  the 14th of May  at the University of Debrecen. At the sale, clothes can be sold and donations can also be given. The prices of the clothes should not exceed 1000 HUF/item.  Sellers are university employees and students who can submit their registration request for a table until the 10th of May at this link. Those are also welcome who just would like to buy clothes, as the goal is for the clothes to find new owners.  Customers do not need to register.   Date: 14 May, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Location: University of Debrecen, Main Hall Source: Facebook events  

Series of Programmes for Plant Lovers

Böszörményi Road 138 Böszörményi Road 138, Debrecen, Hungary

Visitors can explore the world of succulent plants and herbariums, but can also taste bread enriched with leaf protein and microalgae, wafers and gummi beans. Every two years, the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) organises a Plant Theme Day on the 18th of  May. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of plants and plant science for the present and the future. Several countries, including Hungary, have joined the “Fascination of Plants Day” appeal. The Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management of the University of Debrecen organised a series of events from the 14th of May at which  interactive programmes, exhibitions and science lectures are awaiting the interested public. In the lobby of the agricultural campus, two exhibitions were opened,  one on herbaria and the other on succulent plants. The first is a selection of the valuable pressed herbarium of the DE MÉK Department of Applied Plant Biology. You can see 150-200 years of wonderful pressed plants, herbs and mosses from the past, get a glimpse of the "Collection of Hungarian Plants" by József Sadler from 1823 and make your own herbarium.  In the latter, many genera and species are shown with live plants, and many […]

Presentation on the American Midwest at American Corner

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

American Corner awaits interested guests on the 16th of May from 5.00 p.m.  to join for an enlightening presentation by Dr. Grant W. Currier as he delves into the essence of America beyond the bustling coasts. Titled "Flyover Country or America's Heartland? Discovering the Real America beyond (and between) the East and West Coasts," the event promises to uncover the authentic spirit of the nation often overlooked by mainstream narratives. Hailing from Ohio, Dr. Currier brings a deep understanding of the Midwest, focusing his exploration on this pivotal region. Prepare to embark on a journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and stories that define the heartland of America. Date: 16 May, 5.00 p.m.  Location: American Corner Debrecen Source: Facebook events

First Animated Film Days in Debrecen at Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Animation Film Days are held for the first time. The event, called SKICC, will take place on the 17th  and the 18 of May at Apollo Cinema. The programme will include screenings of student films and round-table discussions. One of the main features of the first SKICC will be a screening of animated short films made by students from the Kós Károly and Medgyessy secondary schools. The schools will show a selection of their work from the last ten years. The films, typically between one and five minutes long, showcase a number of past and present students who have gone on to become highly respected in the profession. More information about the event can be found on  Apollo Cinema’s  website.    Date: 17-18 May Location: Apollo Cinema   Source:dehir.hu