Hi, my wife was given a very nice promotion by her international employer headquartered in Boston USA and we will be relocating to Riga in March 2014 for a few years. I get to retire from my career as a lawyer and will have all sorts of free time for the things I love, such as music, writing and photography. I am a fairly good guitar player (rock, country, folk, blues, etc.) and want to meet other amateur musicians in Riga. In the US, many small clubs have "Open Mic" nights when anyone can sign up to perform a short 20 minute set. Does anyone know of any clubs in Riga that do this? I'd also like to meet any local photographers and/or join a photographers' club. Finally, does anyone know of any writers' groups or clubs? We're really excited about living in Riga -- We visited in October to find a place to live (found a great flat on Kungu Iela) and although the weather was already turning bleak, we had a great time. I imagine the city is spectacular during the spring and summer. Thanks in advance if you have any helpful information.
Cheers, Henry