happenings/shops in and near pforzheim/stuttgart??

[super ape]

i am headed out to that area in 2 days and will be there for 3 weeks.
what can a downbeat addict do?
i found one gig at salt n pepper on feb 7th. any good?

music shops?
places to hang out and eat or sip tea?

i am willing to travel into nearby france and switz as well

i don't speak german.
a little french
and lots of slang english

thanks