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What’s on in Sweden: January 30 – February 5

What's on in Sweden: Rodney Crowell and All That Remains in Stockholm; International Film Festival continues in Gothenburg; Dead Man Walking in Malmö.

Published: 29 January 2009 13:41 CET

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Rodney Crowell (US)

With 14 albums under his belt, Houston crooner Rodney Crowell is a true voice of Americana.

Very Johnny Cash, very heart on your sleeve, but with bursts of sharp, incisive originality.

Crowell is also playing Malmö’s Kulturbolaget on Friday and Storan in Gothenburg on Monday.

Price: 350 kronor

Time: Wednesday February 4th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Rodney Cowell Tickets

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacktorg 1-3

More information: Södra Teatern

All That Remains (US)

With hundreds of thousands of sold albums behind them and a completely new album, “Overcome”, in their baggage allowance, US metal group All That Remains comes to Sweden and Kägelbanan on Saturday.

All That Remains will also visit Gothenburg’s Brewhouse on Friday.

Price: 240 kronor

Time: Saturday January 31st, 8.30pm

Tickets: All That Remains Tickets

Location: Kägelbanan, Södra Teatern, Mosebacketorg 1-3

More information: Södra Teatern

Sebastien Tellier (Fr) & Laleh

Blending the political with the sexual, French entertainer Sebastien Tellier is paying a visit to Stockholm this week.

As if that were not enough the darling of the Swedish folk rock scene Laleh Pourkarim has ended her Skellefteå exile with a new album in the bag and the usual blend of stage charm and sharp multilingual lyrics.

The pair will feature on Popcirkus, a new programme from Sveriges Television (SVT), live from Debaser Medis.

Price: 235 kronor

Time: Wednesday February 4th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Popcirkus at Debaser Tickets

Location: Debaser Medis, Medborgarplatsen 8,

More information: Debaser Medis

Tictox at Rockers

Strand is the name of a new venue on Hornstulls Strand. Rockers is the name given to a new club playing a mix of 1950s rock, rhythm & blues, ska, rocksteady and 1970s reggae with a little calypso and soul thrown in. A little for everyone in other words.

Tictox will perform on stage from 10pm.

Price: 100 kronor

Time: Friday January 30th, 10pm

Location: Globen, Globentorget 2

More information: Rockers at Hornstull strand

Butterflies from Taiwan

Butterfly pupas have been flown in from Taipei Zoo to Fjärilshuset (The Butterfly House) in Stockholm. With 300 pupas making the long journey to Sweden every month until March, you may be lucky enough to catch them as they hatch.

Price: Adults – 80 kronor, Children 4-15 years – 40 kronor, Children under four – free

Time: Weekdays: 10am – 4pm, Weekends and holidays: 11am – 5pm

Location: Haga Park

More information: Butterfly House

GOTHENBURG

Gothenburg International Film Festival

The Gothenburg International Film Festival comes to a climax this weekend and all the gala programme films are on offer for your perusal.

The film festival is the largest of its kind in Scandinavia, one of the largest public film festivals worldwide and enters its 32nd year in 2009. Well worth the trip out west, or out of the house if you already live there.

450 films from 70 countries and I’m told the cinnamon buns remain as fresh as the films on offer.

The Gala programme will include Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle’s Golden Globe-winning film set in Mumbai. What’s more Milk, by Gus Van Sant and starring Sean Penn, heads up a massive gay offering at this year’s festival.

Time: Friday January 23rd – Monday February 2nd

Tickets: Film Festival Tickets

Location: Cinema theatres across the city

More information: Gothenburg International Film Festival

Chef of the year 2009

Now for something slightly different.

The Swedish Championship in Professional Cooking takes place on Thursday. Six top chefs from across the country do their best Jamie Oliver impressions and display their culinary skills on stage, in front of the Liseberg audience.

Good food, fun activities, healthy yoghurt drinks and other refreshing snacks will be in abundance as the full day festival of food promises to leave you sated.

Time: Thursday February 5th, from 9am

Tickets: The Swedish Championship in Professional Cooking Tickets

Location: Liseberghallen, Örgrytevägen 5

More information: Chef of the Year

MALMÖ

Mark E Smith & The Fall (UK)

The Fall is an English post-punk band formed in Manchester in 1976. The band is led by Mark E Smith and has endured a prolific output over the years while its music has undergone several stylistic changes.

They have released 27 studio albums, a wealth of live albums and have retained s strong cult following being championed in their early years by the legendary BBC DJ John Peel.

Price: Free until 10pm and then 90 kronor

Time: Friday January 30th, 10.30pm

Location: Debaser, Norra Parkgatan 2

Tickets: On the door

More Information: Debaser

Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking is a gripping tale of guilt, punishment, revenge and forgiveness.

Malmö Opera’s performance of the Heggie opera based on Helen Prejeans book of the same name is performed in English with Swedish subtitles.

Price: From 355 kronor

Time: Friday January 30th – Friday February 13th, 7pm

Location: Malmö Opera, Östra Rönneholmsvägen 20

Tickets: Malmö Opera

More Information: Malmö Opera

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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