Valentine's day might have once not been a big deal in this part of the world, but looking at the concert agenda... things sure have changed.

Saturday:

Kill Your Valentine on the Catwalk, techno party at OT301; 10pm, 7€.

Over at bimhuis its the Amsterdam World Music Festival: Barcelona! Its a big show and it starts at 5pm, and €35 gets you a passe partout.

Sunday:

It's a sunday morning opera at the concertgebouw entitled "Purcell Gala"; 11am, prices range from 14.25€ and up.

Shimmy Shake - Cross Over Belly Dance Competition at the Sugar Factory; starts at 1pm, 12.50€ entry.

And looking ahead, Thursday night features the great Habib Koité & Bamada at Melkweg; 8:15pm, 20€+membership.