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What’s on in Sweden: October 17 – October 23

What's on in Sweden: October 17th - October 23rd. Cullberg Ballet and Jay Brannan in Stockholm; Art Garfunkel and Wendy McNeill in Gothenburg; Simone Moreno and Cult of Luna in Malmö

Published: 16 October 2008 14:06 CEST

What's on in Sweden: October 17 - October 23

Photo: Jenny Nölle, Lynn Goldsmith, Sesse Lind

STOCKHOLM

Cullberg Ballet

The world-renowned Swedish dance company The Cullberg Ballet is performing a specially composed programme at Dansen Hus next week featuring two popular and much-loved works by two artistic directors: Aluminium by Mats Ek and As if by Johan Inger.

Aluminium is about resistance, “not necessarily in a political sense but as a way of approaching life,” Ek explains.

As if is “about the cycle of life and different phases in life,” Inger says adding that, “the course of events is affected by the wall…which stands for something inevitable.”

Price: 270 kronor (135 kronor for those under 26)

Location: Dansens Hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14

Time: Thursday October 23rd, 7pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More Information: www.dansenshus.se

Jay Brannan (US)

James Dean lookalike, US singer-songwriter Jay Brannan is sure to get hearts throbbing at Södra Teatern on Wednesday.

Brannan became known internationally with his role in Cameron Mitchell’s incredibly cool and sexy film Shortbus on which he both acted and sang a large part of the soundtrack.

Brannan is often compared to Canadian Rufus Wainwright and their angelic voices do share some similarities. Brannan is however not just yet another melancholy male crooner with a guitar, but more a lovable, talented guy who connects well with his audience.

Price: 115 kronor

Location: Kägelbanan, Södra Teatern, Mosebacketorg 1-3

Time: Wednesday October 22nd, 8.30pm

Tickets: www.sodrateatern.se

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

Cactus Bar – Exploring sexual taboo

What characterizes the sensual human when there are no longer any sexual taboos? What remains of lust and desire when all secrets have disappeared and boredom takes over?

These are the days of anything goes – nothing is forbidden, everything has been done. How does this affect us?

“Cactus Bar” is a performance by choreographer Stephanie Tiersch of the German Mouvoir company and is an entertaining mix of dance, theatre and music – exploring the darker sides of our bodies and eroticized souls. Think a combination of David Lynch and ballroom classics.

Price: 200 kronor (100 kronor for those under 26)

Location: Dansens Hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14

Time: October 17th & 18th, 7pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More information: www.dansenshus.se

Vicky Christina Barcelona – Woody Allen

Woody Allen’s new film “Vicky Christina Barcelona” premiered in Sweden on October 10th and has been received very well by critics from near and far.

The film is a self-indulgent work by Allen who re-visits previous films in declaring his love of permissive Europe in general, and Barcelona in particular. The film is an erotic adventure of discovery featuring Scarlet Johansson, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Cinemas across the city

Time: From Friday October 10th

More Information: www.sf.se

GOTHENBURG

Disney’s High School Musical – The Ice Tour

The whole gang from Disney’s original film in an ice-show extravaganza at Gothenburg’s Scandinavium arena.

The roles of Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad and Taylor take to the ice in this super-show for the whole family.

Price: From 220 kronor/155 kronor (children aged 2-12 years)

Location: Scandinavium, Skånegatan

Time: Thursday October 23rd – Sunday October 26th

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More information: www.scandinavium.se

An Evening with Art Garfunkel

Paul Simon’s ‘other half’ comes to Gothenburg and Lisebergshallen on Saturday.

The double grammy award-winning singer has remained active since the duo’s 1970s heyday and released “Some Enchanted Evening” in 2007. The album is a homage to fatherhood, having become a father for the second time that year.

Garfunkel is sure to offer a mix of the new and the old with some timeless classics in his repertoire including Bright Eyes, Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Price: 625 – 725 kronor

Location: Lisebergshallen, Djurgårdsgatan 13

Time: Saturday October 18th, 7.30pm

Tickets: www.ticnet.se

More information: www.liseberg.se

Wendy McNeill (CAN)

Canadian folk singer Wendy McNeill joins forces with Swedish artists Tobias Fröberg and Peter Morén to entertain her Gothenburg audience on Saturday.

Her style is a mix of performance and the deadly serious and she has been described as having a “soft tongue and sharp teeth.” Critics fell head-over-heels in love with her when she made her breakthrough as support for Ane Brun on her Temporary tour.

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Stenhammarsalen, Gothenburg Konserthuset

Time: Saturday October 18th, 7.30pm

Tickets:www.ticnet.se

More Information: www.gso.se

Soweto Gospel Choir (SA)

A new show from the heart of Africa from the Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir.

The choir has played to full houses across the globe and is sure to do the same in Sweden so a little creativity may be required in getting hold of tickets. Well worth the struggle for one of the most colourful and lively concerts you’re ever likely to see on a grey, windy Gothenburg night in October.

Price: 425 kronor

Location: Gothenburg Konserthuset

Time: Sunday October 19th, 7.30pm

Tickets:www.juliusbiljettservice.se

More Information: www.kulturbolaget.se

MALMÖ

Simone Moreno (Brazil) & Os Lourinhos

Simone Moreno offers her audience big hair, a carnival sound and deep, funky Brazilian rhythms.

Moreno was brought up in Salvador i Bahia but now lives in Sweden and performs with her Swedish band Os Lourinhos.

Her debut album “Samba Makossa” received praise from all corners of the musical establishment. While essentially a homage to her homeland, the album displayed a range of influences from her adopted continent of Europe.

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Palladium, Sodergatan 15

Time: Friday October 17th, 7.30pm

Tickets:www.kulturcentralen.nu

More Information: http://www.kulturcentralen.nu/

Cult of Luna

The pride of Norrland. Cult of Luna have been given credit for developing the heavy metal genre and adding new dimensions to the sound. Malmö residents will get the chance to judge for themselves as the band which loves to tour plays KB on Saturday.

Cult of Luna has a loyal Swedish and overseas fan base built on the back of a prolific decade since their creation at the end of the 1990s.

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

Time: Saturday October 18th, 7.30pm

Tickets:www.kulturbolaget.se

More Information: http://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 – last chance this week.

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 17th, 12pm

Tickets:www.skanesdansteater.se

More Information: www.skanesdansteater.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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