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What’s on in Sweden: October 23 – 29

What's on in Sweden: African film festival & lullabies for the environment in Stockholm; Hammarkullen carnival fun & exile film festival in Gothenburg; Steve Earle (US) in Malmö/Lund.

Published: 22 October 2009 11:51 CEST
Updated: 22 October 2009 13:25 CEST

Ane Brun, initiator of No More Lullabies in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM

UBUNTU African film festival

The UBUNTU! film festival continues until Sunday at Bio Rio and Klarabiografen and features 14 films covering relations between Europe and Africa.

The festival welcomes Guinean-French director Kal Touré whose film “Victims of Our Riches” addresses complex migration issues. Furthermore Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu will bring her “From a Whisper” about the blowing up of the USA embassy in Nairobi in 1998.

Time: UBUNTU festival schedule

Tickets: UBUNTU Tickets

Location: Bio Rio, Hornstullstrand & Klarabiografen, Kulturhuset

More information: Cinema Africa

Laughs at The Liffey – All English comedy

The latest to jump on the English lingo comedy trend is Irish bar The Liffey located in what is rapidly starting to resemble little Dublin on Stora Nygatan in the Old Town.

Laughs at The Liffey runs on Thursdays with doors opening at 8pm.

Price: 40 kronor

Time: Thursdays, 8pm

Tickets: On the door from 8pm

Location: The Liffey Irish Bar, Stora Nygatan 42, Gamla Stan.

More information: Laughs at The Liffey

No More Lullabies

No More Lullabies is the name given to one of thousands of global climate actions Saturday.

Norwegian artist Ane Brun has united a long list of Sweden’s artist elite including to Robyn, Benny (ABBA) Andersson, Bob Hanson and Louise Hoffsten to sing for action to arrest climate change.

Price: 300 kronor

Time: Saturday October 24th, 5pm

Tickets: No More Lullabies Tickets

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacke torg

More information: No More Lullabies at Södra Teatern

Perfect Performance – Stockholm International Theatre Festival

This year’s Perfect Performance festival has theatre as its theme.

12 international theatre companies including Nature Theatre of Oklahoman, Eva-Meyer Keller and Gob Squad will be among those taking the stage at the House of Dance, Stadsteatern, Kulturhuset, Teaterhögskolan and Clarion Hotel.

Price: 150 kronor for festival pass which grants 50 percent discount on performances

Time: Thursday October 23rd – Saturday October 31st

Tickets: Perfect Performance Festival Tickets

Location: Bio Rio, Hornstulls Strand 3 & Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg 3

More information: Perfect Performance Festival 2009

Shirin Neshat – Women Without Men

Shirin Neshat has since the beginning of the 1990s won a great deal of attention for her politically charged video works and photographs.

Her art is characterized by powerful visual symbolism, centred on female identity and sexuality, oppression, power and despair – topical issues in light of recent events in her home country Iran.

This exhibition is a four-part video work Women without Men (2004–2008) and is based on the novel of the same title by the Iranian author Shahrnush Parsipur, written in 1974 but not published until 1989 after the author was banned by the Islamic regime for her provocative allegory of life in contemporary Iran.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Saturday October 10th – January 31st 2010

Location: Kulturhuset, Sergels torg

More information: Shirin Neshat at Kulturhuset

GOTHENBURG

International Exile Film Festival

Pustervik theatre is hosting an Exile Film Festival this weekend featuring film and theatre, and including a play by a German/Iranian company.

The festival features films such as Persepolis, Tolerantia and Neighbours, and will also hold several discussions and debates covering the state of democracy in Iran.

Time: Friday October 23rd – Thursday October 29th

Tickets: Exile Film Festival Tickets

Location: Pustervik theatre, Järntorgsgatan 12

More information: International Exile Film Festival

Hammarkullen Festival Exhibition

The Hammarkullen Festival is one of the more colourful events of the Gothenburg festival calender.

This weekend an exhibition covering the festival and its importance to the multicultural suburb of Hammarkullen will open at Röhsska Design Museum.

For the kids there will be a series of carnival workshops during the half-term break where all can join in the fun and make costumes, masks and learn to dance.

Price: 40 kronor

Time: Saturday October 24th – Sunday November 22nd

Tickets: Museum entry

Location: Röhsska Museum, Vasagatan 37-39

More information: Hammarkullen Festival Exhibition

MALMÖ/LUND

Porcupine Tree (UK)

Porcupine Tree is a UK rock band formed by Steven Wilson in England in 1987. Their music moves between psychedelic and progressive rock with influence from trance, ambient and krautrock.

They will be playing at Lund’s Olympen on Saturday supported by Katatonia.

Price: 330 kronor

Time: Saturday October 24th, 8.30pm

Tickets: Porcupine Tree Tickets

Location: Olympen, Lund

More information: Porcupine Tree

Steve Earl (US)

Grammy-winning US folk artist Steve Earle comes to Malmö’s Palladium on Wednesday.

Price: 400 kronor

Time: Wednesday October 28th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Steve Earle Tickets

Location: Palladium, Malmö

More information: Steve Earle

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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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