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What’s on in Sweden: September 11 – 17

What's on in Sweden: World Cup baseball & Cirque du Soleil in Stockholm; Coco Chanel & All Time Low (US) in Gothenburg; Macy Gray (US) in Malmö

Published: 9 September 2009 18:50 CEST

Arthur Tress, Mother and son, Princeton, 1967 (detail) Moderna Museet, Stockholm

STOCKHOLM

Baseball World Cup 2009

You may have heard of baseball’s “World Series” with American teams playing against, well, the other American teams. This weekend the modest Stockholm suburb of Sundbyberg will play host to the 2009 Baseball World Cup.

The tournament features teams from four different countries – Canada, the Netherlands Antilles, Korea and the hosts Sweden and reaches its climax on Saturday with the final round of games.

Price: From 100 kronor – 1,200 kronor

Time: Wednesday September 9th, 7pm

Tickets: Baseball World Cup Tickets

Location: Örvallen, Sundbyberg

More information: Baseball World Cup 2009

International polo – Sweden vs US

The Almare Stäket Polo Country Club of Stockholm (Team Sweden) welcomes the Scuppernong Polo Club of Atlanta (Team USA) for the second day of a 2-day polo match.

The inaugural US-Sweden match has been billed “as a great example of the diversity and depth of ties between our countries.”

Time: Friday September 11th, 11am

Location: Almare Stäket Polo Country Club, Kungsängen

More information: Polo Club Sweden

Shopping & F***ing

Shopping & F***ing is a play written by Mark Ravenhill and is about London in the midst of the 1990’s crisis.

The lost generation, consumption hysteria, yuppie hangover and when the champagne runs dry are all issues addressed in this strong tale.

The play is performed in Swedish in a translation by Kerstin Gustafsson.

Price: 230 kronor

Time: Friday September 11th – Sunday September 27th, various dates

Tickets: Shopping & F***ing Tickets

Location: Stockholm Stadsteatern, Kulturhuset

More information: Stockholm Stadsteatern

Saltimbanco – Cirque du Soleil

Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil’s celebrated new-circus performance with The City as its focus.

Price: From 495

Time: Thursday September 17th 8pm

Tickets: Cirque du SoleilTickets

Location: Globen, Globentorget 2

More information: Cirque du Soleil

Reality Revisited

This exhibition of photography from the Moderna Museet Collection comes to close next week. On show is a presentation of a cross-section of a body of work from the 1970s featuring more than 300 photographs by some 80 photographers.

Works by Larry Clark, Ralph Gibson, Irina Ionesco, Duane Michals, Melissa Shook, Arthur Tress and others will be shown.

Price: 80 kronor

Time: Until Sunday September 20th

Tickets: Museum entry

Location: Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen

More information: Moderna Museet

GOTHENBURG

Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art

The fifth Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art continues this week at venues across the city.

This year’s theme is “What a Wonderful World,” is curated by Celia Prado and Johan Pousette, and presents works by 17 artists from different parts of the world.

Price: Gothenburg Art Biennial hours & admission

Time: Saturday September 5th – Sunday November 15th

Tickets: Venue entry

Location: Art Biennial Venues

More information: Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art

Coco Chanel

Röhsska Museum presents a collection of designs from fashion icon Coco Chanel – haute couture and ready-to-wear from Coco herself and Karl Lagerfeld.

Price: 40 kronor

Time: Until September 27th

Tickets: Museum entrance

Location: Röhsska Museum, Vasagatan 37-39

More information: Coco Chanel at Röhsska Museum

All Time Low & The Auditions (US)

US pop-punkers All Time Low are back in Sweden and are joined by compatriots The Auditions.

All Time Low will release their much anticipated third studio album in September and return to Sweden to give their fans a sneak preview at Sticky Fingers.

Price: 215

Time: Wednesday September 16th, 8pm

Tickets: Gothenburg fish harbour festival

Location: Sticky Fingers, Kaserntorget 7

More information: Sticky Fingers

MALMÖ

Club Hep Cat – Jive, Swing, Lindy

Club HepCat offers a juke joint from Harlem in the 1940s – not your regular Malmö night out then.

The club is open from 9pm-2am and a free drop-in lindy hop introduction is on offer to tempt you in.

Price: 120 kronor

Time: Saturday September 12th, 7.30pm

Tickets: On the door

Location: Tangopalatset, Amiralsgatan 47

More information: Club HepCat

Macy Gray (US)

US bad girl Macy Gray comes to Sweden on Wednesday for an intimate set at Malmö’s KB.

Gray’s latest album “Big” picks up where the megahits of “Oh How Life Is” and “The Id” takes off with input from no other than Natalie Cole, Justin Timberlake and Fergie

Price: 460 kronor

Time: Wednesday September 16th, 9pm

Tickets: Macy Gray Tickets

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More information: Macy Gray at Kulturbolaget

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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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