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What’s on in Sweden: October 3 – October 9

What's on in Sweden: October 3rd - October 9th. NHL hockey, Open tennis and Aussie comedy in Stockholm; Ane Brun in Gothenburg; Steve Wynn and naked Jesus shock in Malmö.

Published: 2 October 2008 12:39 CEST

What's on in Sweden: October 3 - October 9

STOCKHOLM

15 years of Re:Orient

This weekend welcomes the 15th anniversary of the Re:Orient festival at Södra Teatern.

The classic Söder venue plays host over the three day festival to a rich selection of concerts and club nights combined with a serious backdrop of debates and lectures addressing subjects such as Islam and asylum policy.

The “Orient” in the festival’s title is a broad concept and the highlight of the festival for many will be the Mahmoud Fadl – north Africa’s leading percussionist.

Price: 0 -250 kronor depending on event

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3

Time: Friday October 3rd – 5th

Tickets: www.sodrateatern.com

More information: www.reorient.se

Raw Aussie Comedy

RAW Comedy Club proudly presents: A RAW late night – unlike anything else! Featuring Australia’s Steve Hughes and his hard-edged social commentary.

Hughes is backed up at the wonderfully charismatic China Theatre by a late night comedy line up featuring Finland’s André Wickström and Sweden’s own Peter Wahlbäck and Mårten Andersson.

So not only do you get to see Aussie comedy at its best you can also put your Swedish to the test with Wahlbäck’s twisted brand of black humour.

Location: China Theatre, Berzelli Park

Time: Friday October 3rd, 11.15pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More Information: www.rawcomedy.se

Stockholm Open Tennis

The Stockholm Open Tennis tournament starts at the Royal Tennis Hall on Saturday and is recognized to be one of Sweden’s top sporting events.

While Roger Federer has made a regrettable late withdrawal, the field remains strong with Argentina’s world number seven David Nalbandian, former world number two Tommy Haas, Croatia’s Mario Ancic, Wimbledon semi-finalist Rainer Schüttler, in-form American Sam Querrey, and Japanese teenage star Kei Nishikori ready to go head-to-head with Sweden’s top three players Robin Söderling, Thomas Johansson and Jonas Björkman.

Price: From 115 kronor

Location: Royal Tennis Hall, Lidingövägen 75

Time: Saturday October 4th – 12th

Tickets: www.ebiljett.nu

More information: http://www.ifstockholmopen.se

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators

The NHL season opens in Stockholm this year pitting Daniel Alfredsson’s Ottawa against Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh in Globen this weekend.

What’s more, Gothenburg band Hardcore Superstar and Robertsfors rockers Sahara Hotnights will provide the musical entertainment for the festive event.

Price: 395 – 1095 kronor

Location: Globen

Time: Saturday October 4th & Sunday October 5th, 8pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More information: www.globearenas.se

Time & Place: Los Angeles

The exhibition Time & Place: Los Angeles 1957–1968, which presents 25 artists and architects, opens this Saturday and is the last in the Time & Place series curated in connection with the 50th anniversary of Moderna Museet.

Sun, surf and smog – three words that throw an explanatory light on the explosive development of art in Los Angeles during a few intense years starting in the late 1950s.

In the shadow of New York, artists such as Ed Kienholz, David Hockney, Ed Ruscha, Sam Francis, James Turrell and John Baldessari made works that in their unique visuality inspired generation after generation of artists all over the world.

Price: 80 kronor

Location: Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen

Time: Saturday October 4th – Sunday January 4th

More Information: www.modernamuseet.se

GOTHENBURG

Ane Brun

Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun plays Gothenburg on Sunday and if you haven’t see her yet, take this chance.

The prolific Brun has released a raft of albums in recent years after her major breakthrough with “Spending Time with Morgan” in 2003. With “Changing of the Seasons” and Sketches in 2008 Brun has established her pedigree as one of Scandinavia’s top performers with music that moves the soul and stimulates the mind.

Price: 325 kronor

Location: Storan, Kungsparken 1

Time: Sunday October 5th, 7pm

Tickets: www.tickster.com

More information: http://www.storan.nu

Cuatro Estaciones – Björn Säfsten

A dance performance from the award winning young choreographer Björn Säfsten.

Cuatro Estaciones means four stations, seasons, (petrol) stations. One can continue the thread; the four seasons, destinations, (train) stations. Four stops, four points on a line towards something, circular or symbolic.

You get the picture – four – four dancers, four stations, for real at Pustervik on Saturday.

Price: 140 kronor

Location: Pustervik Theatre, Järntorgsgatan 12

Time: Saturday October 4th, 7pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More information: www.pustervik.goteborg.se

MALMÖ

Steve Wynn (US)

US indie rock legend Steve Wynn comes to Malmö’s KB on Wednesday.

Wynn, together with REM and The Replacements, is given the credit for inventing the US indie rock scene in the 1980s. Wynn’s albums “The Days of Wine and Roses and “Medicine Show” with his band the Dream Syndicate are considered to be some of the best in the genre.

Wynn now flies solo and has recently released a new album, “Crossing Dragon Bridge” with Chris Ekman from Walkabouts.

Price: 160 kronor

Location: Kulturbolaget (KB), Bergsgatan 18

Time: Wednesday October 8th, 9pm

Tickets:www.ticnet.se

More Information: www.kulturbolaget.se

Lunch Dance

You will be familiar with the old lunch classic “Soup and sandwich” and Skåne Dansteater has taken the concept a step further with its popular Lunch Dance performances, back for a new autumn season.

Tuck into your Tuscan bean soup with tomato pesto and watch the dancers and choreographers of the future from the Malmö Academy of Music in a creative meeting with musicians from the department of world music.

Price: 130 kronor including performance, soup, coffee & cake

Location: Skånes Dansteater, Båghallarna, Västra Hamnen

Time: October 7th – 11th & 13th – 17th, 12pm

Tickets:www.skanesdansteater.se

More Information: www.skanesdansteater.se

Elisabeth Ohlson Wallin

Elisabeth Ohlson Wallin is a Swedish photographic artist who gained notoriety with her Ecco homo exhibition that portrayed Jesus in modern versions of stories of the New Testament. Ohlsson courted controversy from religious circles and a stormy debate ensued.

Ohlson works with life’s big questions: religion, love, sexuality and the nature of humanity. In this exhibition of her work at the Malmö Art Museum’s Room for Photography you can experience a selection of her commercial and political work.

Price: 40 kronor

Location: Malmö Art Museum, Malmöhusvägen

Time: Until January 30th, 12-4pm

More Information: www.malmo.se

Eight corona-safe events not to miss in Germany in October 2020

One of the displays at the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival in 2019. Photo: DPA

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted Germany’s events calendar this year, with staple celebrations such as Oktoberfest being cancelled due to safety concerns.

But despite restrictions, organisers have adapted to the circumstances and put together corona-safe events that can be enjoyed by all (albeit at a safe distance).

Here are some of the most exciting events to look out for in October:

German Unity Day Exhibition: September 5th – October 4th

The commemorative exhibition is running over thirty days to allow social distancing to be maintained. Photo: DPA

The Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day) is one of the nine nationwide public holidays in Germany and takes place on October 3rd every year.

It commemorates the formal completion of the reunification process between the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) after decades of division.

It is normally celebrated with open air concerts and attractions in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, but due to coronavirus things will look slightly different this year.

A special anniversary celebration on October 3rd at Potsdam’s Metropolis will be attended by only 240 guests, six times fewer than originally planned.

The event, which includes performances from musicians and interviews, will be broadcast for people to watch on television.

There’s also no need to miss out on celebrating entirely – a special open air exhibition is running in Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, until October 4th.

The exhibition has been extended to last thirty days to ensure that a safe distance can be maintained amongst visitors.

Berlin Leuchtet Illuminations: September 25th – October 4th

The light show at the Brandenburg Gate this year celebrates 30 years of German unity. Photo: DPA

It’s not too late to catch the tail end of Berlin’s spectacular illumination festival. As the darker evenings draw in, many of the city’s landmarks are being lit up with colourful projections, videos and laser shows.

The illuminated buildings are scattered all over the city, with some highlights including Gendarmenmarkt, the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column in Tiergarten.

It is asked that visitors maintain 1.5 metres distance and the wearing of face masks is recommended.

Halloween Horror Festival at Movie Park Germany: October 1st – November 8th

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Be warned: this event is most definitely not for the faint hearted! Head to Bottrop on North-Rhine Westphalia to test your wits in the horror mazes at Germany’s most popular Halloween Festival.

Various spooky attractions including gut-churning rides, live entertainment and haunted houses await those brave enough to visit, although most are only suited for those above the age of 16.

The park is open every Thursday to Sunday in October, as well as on November 1st and November 6th – 8th.

Advance booking is essential due to strict capacity limits, and no costumes are allowed – the only masks permitted this year are the mouth-nose coverings that prevent the spread of the virus!

European Month of Photography: October 1st – October 31st

The European Month of Photography has something to offer for everyone. Photo: DPA

This October sees Germany’s largest photography festival return to Berlin. The event has taken place every other year since 2004, and offers a wide range of exhibitions for photography enthusiasts to enjoy.

For the whole month of October, 100 galleries, photography schools, museums and other cultural institutions will offer the public a chance to see incredible work from 500 artists across Europe.

Exhibitions can be found all across the capital and also in the nearby city of Potsdam.

Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival: August 28th – December 6th

The festival boasts impressive pumpkin displays and fun-filled activities. Photo: DPA

A trip to Ludwigsburg is an essential for all those in awe of autumn, and makes for a fun day out for the whole family.

This year’s theme is music, with various impressive pumpkin displays paying tribute to famous artists ranging from Elvis to the Rolling Stones.

The programme also boasts an array of other activities: try your hand at pumpkin carving, sample pumpkin flavoured specialties or visit the pumpkin Santa Claus tent to get in the festive mood!

German Mozart Festival Augsburg: October 9th – October 31st

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Classical music fans won’t want to miss this celebration of the two of the greatest composers of all time, Beethoven and Mozart.

The German town of Augsburg, birthplace of Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father), is hosting various concerts to celebrate the life and work of these two classical titans.

Events range from lower-key chamber music recitals to large-scale renditions of their most impressive symphonies, and includes performances from renowned soloists and orchestras.

Games Week Berlin: October 28th – October 30th

The gaming conference may be online this year, but there is still lots on offer. Photo: DPA

This year’s Games Week won’t be held in Berlin’s Kulturbrauerei as normal, but game lovers need not fear – an extensive online programme is available for everyone to enjoy.

The festival’s three strands – “Play Experience”, “Pro Experience” and “Art Experience” – offer something for everyone, from gaming enthusiasts to industry creatives.

Live ‘let’s plays’, multiplayer tournaments, interviews with gaming influencers and game development conferences are just some of the events available to those who purchase an online ticket.

Wine tasting along the Deutsche Weinstraße – Various dates in October

Despite cancellations, there are still plenty of chances to try some German wine. Photo: DPA

September and October marks grape harvesting season in Germany, meaning it is the perfect time to taste some of the best wines the country has to offer.

Sadly, many of the wine festivals that usually take place along the German Wine Route have been cancelled this year, but there are still ample opportunities that are too good to miss.

Take a weekend trip to the Bacchus Wine Festival in the town of Bad Dürkheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, where you’ll find live music, delicious food and plenty of wine.

Similar delights await visitors in the nearby Weisenheim am Sand, albeit at reduced capacity. The company BottleStops also offers group and private tours to visitors who want to get a taste of local wineries, a majority which are currently open.

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