Robodock looks just fantastically fun, and is happening just down the road from the houseboat. I’ve been advised to catch Babylon Circus, ska at 1am Saturday night, but I must admit I’m most excited by the robots and fire everywhere. Robots and fire! Whee! (Thanks Erik for the tip.)

With less robots but guaranteed plenty of fireworks, this Sunday afternoon Impromptu will perform in Utrecht. These guys do improv theatre based around improvised music, or possibly vice versa (“4 actor/musicians. 34 musical instruments. No script…”). The line-up has changed since their last gig, and this time they’re performing for the first time in Dutch. I honestly don’t know what to expect (I’ve been a fanboy for quite some time, but I’m sure they’ll surprise me) but I suppose that’s what “Impromptu” means.

(Oh, here’s some advance warning: Pere Ubu are coming to Utrecht October 22, but won’t make it to A’dam. The time until then can be profitably employed getting used to their … unique style.)