TBT recommends - 2007-05-16

  • 2007-05-16
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PLACEBO

May 28, 29, 31
"A friend in need is a friend indeed, but a friend with weed is better." This is just one of the many pearls of wisdom brought to you by the U.K.-based alternative band, Placebo. Granted, their style isn't for everyone, but if you're a fan, you'll want to know about the concert while there's still time to get tickets.

May 28, Saku Arena, Tallinn.
More info: www.sakusuurhall.ee

May 29, Riga Arena, Riga.
More info: www.bilesuserviss.lv

May 31, Upa Arena, Vilnius.
More info: www.bilietai.lt

LATVIA
INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL

May 25, 7 p.m.
Tap dance stars from around the world descend upon Riga for this one-of-a-kind festival. Special guests include Max Pollak (U.S.A/Austria) with his Afro-Cuban inspired rumba-tap, Constantine Nevretdinov (Moscow) who tap dances on his hands, the ground-breaking duet of Olivia Rozenkrantz (France) and Mari Fujibayashi (Japan), and exciting, innovative groups like the "Feet Beet ensemble" (Finland) and "Umelie Nogi" (Ukraine). The event will be held in Riga Congress Hall.

More info: www.notikumi.lv

LITHUANIA
INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL

May 23 - 27
Vilnius' streets and squares will fill with music and dance as performers from all Europe and Asia come to take part in this year's International Folklore Festival.

More information on the program and performance locations: www.eb.lt