Despite the Gay Pride Parade being the DO NOT MISS event of this weekend, you might want to get away from the big crowds and the bad music. You might even want some prestigious artists and world famous musicians.

Saturday:

These two guys aren't necessary household names, but in fact - they're two of the finest musicians walking the earth today -Daniel Lanois & Brian Blade; Paradiso, 8:30pm, €25.

Cristina Branco loves the Netherlands, which is why she visits so often. This time she's back singing Fado after dedicating much of last year to Portuguese revolutionary music; Concertgebouw, Grote Zaal, 8:15pm, €26.50.

Sunday:

Classical music - La Venexiana, vocal quintet; Concertgebouw, Grote Zaal, 8:15pm, €21.

The Great Flying Circus Noord-Korea - SERIOUSLY! Sunday at 2pm and 7pm, Carré, €15-€49. (also during the week at different times)