New entry in our Bars listing: Morgarten
Right on time for summer: a charming and friendly neighbourhood bar with outdoor seating...more

On Friday & Saturday June 21 & 22 and Friday & Saturday June 28 & 29, The Zurich Comedy Club hosts its IMPROVables Show. This troupe of actors and musicians does a 90 minute show consisting of short scenes and games based on suggestions from the audience, which makes every show unique. More...

Zürcher Festspiele – A month-long theatre festival held at theatres throughout the city. Some of the international events are in English. June 14 to July 15. www.zuercher-festspiele.ch

Kino Xenix is hosting a retrospective on Mickey Rourke in June, with the following films in English: Barfly, Angel Heart, Sin City, Homeboy, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Domino, Johnny Handsome and The Wrestler. See www.xenix.ch (in German) for movie details.

Take advantage of Zürisee-Überquerung for a chance to swim across the lake without being hit by a boat. Plus you get a free swimming cap. www.seeueberquerung.ch July 3, 10 or August 21, depending on the weather.

Caliente! Festival Tropical & Mercado Mundial – Zurich shows its rambunctious Latin side with live concerts, dance shows and an international market. July 5 to 7. www.caliente.ch

Zürifäscht – A plethora of food stalls line Limmatquai and sweep around the northern end of the lake for this three-day festival celebrating – we’re not really sure what. Probably how renting out food stalls is lucrative. Events include fun fairs, a mini-airshow, high-wire acrobatics, free concerts and dance parties. The fireworks on Friday and Saturday night attract a big crowd. July 5 to 7. www.zuerifaescht.ch