Punk Rock and Opera are the themes for this weekend in the Amsterdam area, here are some reasons why:

Friday:

Millencolin pop-punk from Sweden, if only I could convey how this band influenced my high school years. Melkweg, The Max, 7pm, €16 + membership.

The Real Amsterdam Underground and I predict it will be loud; Cave Canem, Vuur and Bombenalarm at OCCII, 9pm, €5.

Saturday:

Opera from Koor en Orkest van De Koninklijke Muntschouwburg; Concertgebouw, Grote Zaal, 7:30pm, €56.75/€67.

And then more Opera, Verdi's Un ballo in maschera; Het Muziektheater, 7:30pm, €15-€90.

Subbacultcha! Kania Tieffer with opening act The Wooden Constructions; De Nieuwe Anita, 8pm, €6.

Sunday:

Even more punk, this time from Angels and Airwaves; Melkweg, The Max, 8pm, €17 + membership.

.... after all this, your new favorite music will be known as punk-opera.