Tango Workshops in Warsaw

Ever wanted to tango but didn’t know how? Well, it not only takes two to tango, it takes a whole workshop! The workshop will be led by Beata Maia Gellert from Warsaw and Mariano Galeano from Buenos Aires, and will feature classes on technique for men and women, Enrosques, Colgadas, Volcadas, improvisation, and advanced topics. Private lessons are even available, for those who want to charm their partners off their feet – literally!

when - 04-07.01.2007
where - ul. Ciolka 16
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The Great Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity

Since 1993, the first Sunday of the year has been the so-called “Great Finale” of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The XV edition of the Finale falls on Sunday, 7 January 2006, when volunteers previously registered in the Foundation collect money on the streets of their hometowns. Though the Great Orchestra started in 1993 as a fundraising event to help buy equipment for the children's cardiology unit in the main Warsaw hospital, it has grown exponentially over the years, and the one-day finale is the apex of the Foundation’s yearlong money-raising efforts. The Foundation has raised over 9 million dollars in one day, and hopes to break even that record in 2007.

The event not only features volunteers all over Poland collecting donations, but also concerts, parties, auctions, and other events organized especially for the Great Finale. Since its inception, the Foundation has had many tangible results - the survival rate for pediatric surgery has doubled since 1993, due entirely to the Orchestra. So when some jolly youngsters dressed in red ask you for spare change, be generous – it’s for the children!

when - 7 January 2007
where - all over Warsaw
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'Innocent Plays' Art Exhibition

Homoeroticism, angels, religion and sex make for an interesting and somewhat contraversial ride at Mariusz ‘izanagi’ Kostrzewski's latest exhibition of illustrations. The vernissage takes place on the 10th Jan, although the exhibition continues to run throughout January.

when - 10th January - 31st January 2007
where - Mandala (club&cafe), Emilii Plater 9/11
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Theatre Premiere

The premiere of 'Wagon' by Marek Nowakowski and directed by Krzysztof Zaleski will be performed at the Teatr Wspolczesny (Contemporary Theatre) on the 12th January. The play starts at 19:00.

when - 12th January 2007
where - Teatr Wspolczesny, ul. Mokotowska 13
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Stephane Pompougnac - DJ Set

Pompougnac began his adventures in electronic music in the 80s, playing in the hippest Parisians clubs. His fame in France led him to mixing nine "Hotel Costes" compilations, known by electronic music fans all over the world. The Frenchman will be DJing at Fabryka Trzciny, and tickets are available for 50 PLN from the 1st of December.

when - 13th January 2007
where - Fabryka Trzciny, ul. Otwocka 14
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Polish Wedding Fair 2007

Don’t let the snow discourage you from thinking about your own day in white. The annual Polish Wedding Fair, or the “Great Wedding Gala” is coming to the Palace of Culture this January. In customary Polish pro-marriage tradition, the fair will be hitting other cities throughout January, including Poznan, Wroclaw, Krakow, and Lodz, so get that white dress of your dreams and shoes to match at half the price, and keep the Polish government (not to mention the church) happy!

when - 13 -14 January 2007
where - Pałac Kultury i Nauki, Plac Defilad 1
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Kult Concert

Legendary Polish rock band Kult will once again leave audiences’ bodies shaking and ears bleeding (metaphorically, of course… we hope) on the 18th of January at Palladium. Another of Poland’s long-lasting rock’n’roll survivors, the band has been rocking for over two decades now, since it first showed its punk roots to Polish crowds in the early 80s. Tickets go on sale 22 November and are priced at 42 PLN pre-sale and 46 PLN at the door (if any remain, that is), or available online.

when - 18th January 2007
where - Palladium, ul. Zlota 7/9
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European Skating Championships 2007

Poland has been waiting 99 years to once again host the European Championships. Now, for one week the city will be welcoming the competitors and fans of the famous figure skating event, so fans of the icy sport, and perhaps young future Oksana Baiuls, can head to the Warsaw Sport Hall Torwar, where over 4000 seats are waiting for the viewers at the main skating rink. Special bus service will be operating between the venue, hotels and airport during the Championships.

when - 23nd to 28th January 2007
where - ul. Lazienkowska 6a
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Sohne Mannheims

One of the biggest – and we’re not just talking about the number of members – German bands is playing their only Polish concert at the Stodola student club. One of the most popular and successful German bands, Sohne Mannheims have sold over two million copies of their last album and received an Echo award – the German version of the Grammy. The hardworking musicians will be playing 20 concerts on this latest tour, in which they’ll be testing out their newest songs on captive, intimate club audiences. Tickets start at 70 PLN pre-sale. And good news for the youngest fans – children under 16 will be allowed if accompanied by a parent!

when - 25 January 2007
where - Centralny Klub Studentów Politechniki Warszawskiej "STODOŁA", ul. Batorego 10
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"Transfer"

The Wspolczeny Teatre would like to present "Transfer," a play by Maksym Kuroczkin about a young businessman who receives an invitation to visit his father. There would be nothing unusual about this, except for one fact: his father is dead. "Transfer" is a fast-paced fantasy of a play, with action, visual effects, and superb acting. The play lasts two hours and has one intermission.

when - 31 January and 1 February 2007, 19:00
where - Teatr Wspolczesny, ul. Mokotowska 13
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