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What’s on in Sweden: April 10 – 16

What's on in Sweden: Easter at Moderna in Stockholm; Space adventures in Gothenburg; Grandmaster Flash in Malmö.

Published: 9 April 2009 09:48 CEST

STOCKHOLM

The Umbilical Brothers

Aussie comedy double-act The Umbilical Brothers are bringing their new show “Don’t explain” to Sweden.

Their physical humour and modern mime combine with good old-fashioned comedy in a new and original way. Tickets are running out fast so you better be quick.

Price: 360 kronor

Time: Tuesday April 14th

Tickets: Umbilical Brothers Tickets

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacketorg 1-3

More information: Umbilical Brothers

Jenny Wilson

Jenny Wilson is a Swedish artist whose curious blend of artistic creativity and style place her head and shoulders above many of her peers.

Wilson’s debut album “Love and Youth” won praise from all corners and an international tour followed.

Her second album “Hardships” is more soul and raw r’n’b but no less promising for that. International mega-success awaits this enigmatic performer.

Price: 235 kronor

Time: Saturday April 11th, 10pm

Tickets: Jenny Wilson Tickets

Location: Debaser Medis, Medborgarplatsen 8

More information: Jenny Wilson at Debaser

A Beautiful Friend

Berns plays host to this local artists whose music is typically described as orchestra pop while managing to blend elements of the innovative and the retro.

A Beautiful Friend’s debut album, “You’ve already passed) This moment” was ranked by the more influential music critics as one of the albums of 2008.

The concert is free of charge.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Tuesday April 14th, 9pm

Location: Bern Salonger, Berzelli park

More information: Berns Salonger

Easter holidays at Moderna

The museum of modern art invites you to be a super hero as part of its Easter program for those idle little hands still in town.

With inspiration from “Wonder Woman” in Moderna’s PLAY exhibition, young visitors are encouraged to transform themselves into their own super hero creation in the workshop.

The kids are then given the chance to film their transformation from ordinary joe to superhero in a flash of smoke.

Price: Free of charge (adults pay museum entry)

Time: Until Saturday April 11th, tickets from 10am, showing 12pm, workshop until 4pm.

ickets: Museum entrance

Location: Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen

More information: Moderna Museet

GOTHENBURG

Allsvenskan football

This year’s Allsvenskan has recently kicked off and the Easter weekend provides the chance to take in a game and get a taste of that early season optimism.

IFK Göteborg are Swedish football’s Manchester United – they are the second most decorated team in the top flight. IFK host Djurgården on April 11th.

Gais are well, Manchester City – they aspire. Gais entertain Henrik Larsson’s Helsingborg on Monday.

BK Häcken and Örgryte IS make up Gothenburg’s quartet of top flight clubs and are both playing away this weekend.

Price: 95 kronor

Time: Saturday April 11th, 2pm & Monday April 13th

Tickets: IFK-Djurgården Tickets & Gais-HIF Tickets

Location: Gamla Ullevi, Ullevigatan/Parkgatan

More information: Swedish Football Association

An ‘Astronomic’ Easter

Gothenburg’s Universeum space museum is the pick of the bunch for Easter outings for the family.

Moon walks, rocket launches and space adventure are just some of the intergalactic delights on offer.

With tourist flights to space about to start (if the hype is to be believed) a visit to Universeum could be a more affordable way to make the Easter weekend an intergalactic supernova memorable one.

Price: 100 kronor, 50 kronor for children

Time: Until April 12th, 9am-6pm

Location: Universeum, Södra vägen 50

More information: Universeum

MALMÖ

DJ Grandmaster Flash

Turntable legend DJ Grandmaster Flash comes to Malmö’s Babel on Thursday.

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s hit “The Message” is one of the biggest dance floor hits of all time.

The Grandmaster is credited with being the first with most things when it comes to Djing when it all began in the block party scene in the Bronx at the end of the 1970s.

Grandmaster Flash continues Babel’s legends of hiphop theme which has featured the likes of the Sugarhill Gang and the Jungle Brothers.

Price: 190 kronor

Time: Thusrday April 16th, 9pm

Tickets: Grandmaster Flash Tickets

Location: Babel, Spångatan 38

More Information: Babel

Titiyo

Swedish-American soul singer Titiyo is the half-sister of Neneh Cherry. She is an established artist in her own right and broke through with the song “Man in the Moon” in 1987.

In 2008, Titiyo released her first original album for seven years and “Hidden” has been applauded by all bar none.

Titiyo is supported at Debaser by Lowood.

Price: 195 kronor

Time: Friday April 3rd, 9pm

Tickets: Ticnet

Location: Babel, Spångatan 38

More Information: Babel

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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