"The world famous Hungarian dance group Starry Eyed Folk Dance Ensemble will be performing in the courtyard of the House of Royal Wines and Cellar Museum, at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 10th of July till 19th September. Their 45-minute open air performance called “Dance, my feet!” can be seen at 1 Palota út on the corner of Dísz tér in the 1st district.

"Within the framework of the Open-Air Folk Nights, fans of folk music can enjoy Moldavian, Greek and South-Slavic folk music each Tuesday and Sunday from 15 June to 31 August. At each occasion visitors will have the opportunity to learn dances. Visitors are treated with cheap and delicious meals and cold drinks in a pleasant environment.

"Due its huge success we continue to have night opening hours this year as well. Each Friday and Saturday in May and September 2010, with Thursdays also included from June to August, our gates remain open until 1:30 a.m., so you can experience our rides and other attractions while they are bathed in light.

"Two old women arrive inan uninhabited town.They learn that the dragon is terrorizing the people and captured the the beautiful princess. Children can help her to escape.

The Hungarian National Gallery presents the lifework exhibition of the Italian futurist painter, advertisement graphic artist and designer, Fortunato Depero (1892-1960).

"The government will not halt construction of the fourth metro line in Budapest, infrastructure state secretary Pal Volner of the National Development Ministry said in a television interview. The government does not want to repeat earlier mistakes, he added.

"Hot on the heels of Hockenheim, the teams head straight to Budapest for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the last race before the Formula One community takes a well-earned summer break. Drivers and senior team personnel discuss their prospects for the Hungaroring…

"Since 2000, the continuously expanding Story Boat is a cultural but at the same time amusing and educational project (for tourists as well), which entertains 4 12 year old children. Its stages host music bands, puppet shows and theatre performances as well.

The 2010 European Aquatics Championships - which also include Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Open Water Swimming as well as Swimming up and down a pool - will be held in Hungary from Wednesday 4 August until Sunday 15 August 2010.

“Budapest, the pearl of the Danube”, “Budapest, the city of spas” – the slogans for the tourist in the period between the two world wars reflect how bustling and vivid the capital was during those times. After the lost war it was hard for the city to revive, but in the 1930s it reached its golden age again. Our exhibition evokes the 30’s in Budapest with photos taken by the photo services of the official news agency of the period, and some photos prepared from the original negatives of famous photo-reporters.

"The number of festivals is continuously expanding in Ráday utca. In 2000, first in the line was the Plein Art- Festival of Contemporary Arts, which was a new colourful spot in addition to the traditional Ferencvárosi Nyári Játékok (Ferencváros Summer Festival) and the Ferenc napi búcsú (Ferenc Day Fair).

When one thinks about Budapest and the elegant legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, one might think about the rich coffeehouse culture. Bakeries and pastry shops have been part of the rich atmosphere of Budapest for centuries. Starting in the 17th century c.e. the bakers of this region were so well regarded that Louis IVX brought them to the palace of Versailles, introducing to France all of their sweet delicacies, including Croissants.

"Silk screen prints that were drawn over with charcoal, graphite, then a new layer of silkscreen, and finally sewed on top with thread or added tape or other strips. The works represent life: layers covered up with natural and artificial materials. Also, there are installation included (objects and video)."

With the hot weather finally here, I have been making the rounds of the new beer gardens. I tried Otkert (Zrinyi u. 4, 5th district) a few weeks ago at about 5pm. The place is done up nice, and conveniently located without being overpriced for its location. However, it was deserted except for one other person at the bar and after waiting 10 minutes at the bar we still could not even get the blond bartender's attention.

"First art rental company launches in Budapest. - Companies can now rent artwork for their office, boardroom, canteen or hallways, and rotate this on a regular basis. HangArts cooperates with many Hungarian artists, and offers a diverse catalogue of paintings and photographs. Companies can exchange the artwork after one month, and revive the office space at low cost. HangArts offers 50% of the rental fee to the artist.

"Paul Foot is unique talent in British comedy and we are absolutely delighted that he has managed to squeeze in a visit to Budapest by literally taking a 24-hour break from his Edinburgh Festival show.

"The Art Gallery of Szombathely and the Cultural Foundation for Textile Art renewed the series of textile biennales traditionally held in Szombathely.

"The aim of founding the Szentendre Open Air Museum was to present folk architecture, interior decoration, farming and way of life in the Hungarian language area from the 2nd half of the 18th century to the 1st half of the 20th century, through original and authentic objects, relocated houses arranged in old settlement patters.

"The 28th Formula One race awaits, as each year, its enthusiastic visitors. Numerous side-events accompany the race at the venue. The Hungaroring can be found just outside Budapest, near Mogyoród, which can be accessed by car, buses and trains."

"In the heart of City Park, in a beautiful environment, in the embrace of compelling architecture, the master works of classical musical literature, swing, klezmer as well as traditional Hungarian gypsy music will resound this summer also."