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What’s on in Sweden: October 30 – November 5

What's on in Sweden: Alaska & William Fitzimmons (US) in Stockholm; Cirque du Soleil in Gothenburg; Jay Reatard (US) in Malmö/Lund.

Published: 29 October 2009 07:10 CET

What's on in Sweden: October 30 - November 5

STOCKHOLM

Halloween half term fun for the kids

Stockholm’s house of culture (Kulturhuset) is a hive of artistic activity at any time of the year but as half term comes around its pickings are richer than normal.

Room for kids will this week host a programme of events with a Nordic theme including poetry, workshops, art, film or the chance to laze around in the library chatting to what is often a very cosmopolitan mix of parents.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Until November 1st, 11am-5pm

Location: Rum för barn, Kulturhuset, Sergels torg

More information: Kultuhuset

Alaska – Gunilla Heilborn

Thinking about moving to Alaska? Then see this performance first.

A group of people meet. They all cherish a vague, common dream to move to somewhere far away, to freedom, maybe to Alaska. Or perhaps they are actually already there?

Gunilla Heilborn is an award winning choreographer/direct that explores these themes as well as providing answer to questions such as – What’s the penguin doing there? And the woman in the poncho with the strange hairstyle?

Price: 220 kronor

Time: Wednesday November 4th & Thursday November 5th, 7pm

Tickets: Gunilla Heilborn at Dansens Hus

Location: Dansens Hus, Barnhusgatan 14

More information: Gunilla Heilborn at Dansens Hus

William Fitzimmons (USA)

Said to be the best thing since Iron & Wine, William Fitzimmons come to Södran on Wednesday and lets you judge for yourselves.

Fitzimmons released his first studio album “The Sparrow and The Crow” in October with a clear musical resonance of the likes of the aforementioned, as well as Elliot Smith and Sufjan Stevens.

Price: 210 kronor

Time: Wednesday November 5th, 8pm

Tickets: William Fitzimmons Tickets

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacke torg

More information: William Fitzimmons 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 Oklahoma, 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

Cirque du Soleil

Canadian new circus group Cirque du Soleil brings their new show Saltimbanco to Gothenburg’s Scandinavium.

Saltimbanco is a Cirque du Soleil signature show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colourful inhabitants with a decidedly baroque theme.

Price: 530-740 kronor

Time: Wednesday November 4th – Sunday November 8th, 8pm

Tickets: Cirque du Soleil Tickets

Location: Scandinavium, Valhallagatan 1

More information: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/world/en/se/index.asp

Gothenburg Gothic Gathering 2009

It’s all in the title – if you like wearing black, it might be something for you.

Price: 120 kronor

Time: Saturday October 31st, 8pm

Tickets: Gothenburg Gothic Gathering 2009 Tickets

Location: Musikens Hus, Djurgårdsgatan 13

More information: Gothenburg Gothic Gathering 2009

Halloween magic show

English magician and mind controller (!) Rick Jackson will be casting his spells at Villa Belparc in Gothenburg’s Slottskogen on Halloween this Saturday.

Believe in the possibility of the impossible!

Price: 100 kronor

Time: Saturday October 31th, 9pm

Tickets: 031-82 92 82

Location: Villa Belparc, Slottsskogen

More information: Rick Jackson – magician

MALMÖ/LUND

Stand Up in English

Now there is English stand-up comedy in Skåne too! Sunday, November 1st you can see a raft of comedians from around the world perform in English.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Sunday November 1st, 7.30pm

Location: Fagan’s Irish Bar, Per Weijersgatan 4, Malmö

More information: English Stand-up

Jay Reatard (US)

Memphis angry young man Jay Reatard has been described as a “punk prodigy” and is part of the modern garage punk wave that swept over us a couple of years ago.

Reatard has bounced around a few record companies in recent years but has now settled on Matador with whom he has produced a much-hyped album entitled “Watch Me Fall”.

Price: 150 kronor

Time: Tuesday November 3rd, 9pm

Tickets: Jay Reatard Tickets

Location: Babel, Malmö

More information: Jay Reatard

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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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