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What’s on in Sweden: November 6 – 12

What's on in Sweden: Selam African festival & gospel munificence in Stockholm; Cirque du Soleil and MJ Thriller in Gothenburg; Oumou Sangaré in Malmö/Lund.

Published: 4 November 2009 20:24 CET

Oumou Sangaré plays Malmö

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Selam African Festival 2009

Selam African Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with one of the biggest happenings in the music scene of African roots. Four evenings packed with music from west and east Africa, Cuba and Algeria.

Also joining in the fun are a crop of the best Swedish artists within hip hop, dancehall and reggae.

Among the artists at the four day festival are Khaled, Oumou Sangaré, Timbuktu and Adam Tensta!

Price: According to event

Time: Friday November 6th – Monday November 9th

Location: Konserthuset, Hötorget & Kulturhuset, Sergels torg

More information: Selam Africa Festival

Cyndee Peters – Liberia aid concert

US/Swedish gospel singer and The Local blogger Cyndee Peters will be tuning up her munificent vocal chords in aid of Liberia’s children.

Peters will be performing with the Immanuel gospel choir at Vasastan’s Immanuel Church which is known for its international profile with members from over 50 countries.

Price: 220 kronor

Time: Saturday November 7th, 6pm

Tickets: On the door

Location: Immanuel Church, Kungstensgatan 17

More information: Cyndee Peters at Immanuel Church

Laughs At The Liffey – All English Standup Comedy

After a successful opening last month Stockholm newest all-English language comedy club is set to become something of an institution in the city’s stand-up circuit.

Laughs at The Liffey returns on Thursday, and every other as long as stocks last, bringing the a crop of up-and-coming and more established Anglophone wits.

Price: 40 kronor

Time: Thursday November 12th, 8pm

Tickets: On the door

Location: The Liffey, Stora Nygatan 42

More information: Laughs at The Liffey

Unknown Pleasures – Bogdan Szyber & Carina Reich

“In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality” said William S. Borroughs.

“Unknown Pleasures” is the third and final part of Kulturhuset’s “Melancholy Cycle” trilogy and is a dramatic art performance.

The piece borrows its name from the debut album by Joy Division, whose singer Ian Curtis committed suicide in the early 80s – a time awash with a New Order in music, fashion and dance.

Price: 180 kronor

Time: Saturday November 7th & Sunday November 8th

Tickets: Unknown Pleasures Tickets

Location: Hörsalen, Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg 3

More information: Unknown Pleasures

Black Biist – The Gothenburg Opera Ballet/Wim Vandekeybus

The classic drama of Oedipus becomes nightmarish dance theater. Magnificent, pulse elevating choreography is mixed with spoken dialogue when Wim Vandekeybus and the fantastic Göteborg Opera Ballet dancers perform this critically-acclaimed piece.

Price: 270 kronor

Time: Friday November 6th – Sunday November 8th

Location: Dansens Hus, Barnhusgatan 14

More information: Black Biist at the House of Dance

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

Planeta World Music Festival

The seventh Planeta festival brings together artists, dancers and opinion-makers from various corners of the globe for a long weekend of concerts, dance performances and workshops.

Time: Thursday November 4th – Monday November 8th

Tickets: Planeta World Music Festival Tickets

Location: Locations across Gothenburg

More information: Planeta World Music Festival

Thriller – Live

A spectacular tribute to Michael Jackson. Two hours of non-stop hits from the self-styled “King of Pop”.

Price: 540 – 1,435 kronor

Time: Friday November 5th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Thriller – Live Tickets

Location: Lisebergshallen, Örgrytev. 5

More information: Thriller at Lisebergshallen

MALMÖ/LUND

Elin Ruth Sigvardsson

Sigvardsson is about to release her fourth studio album and is part of a wave of more established Swedish female singer-songwriters.

She has had plenty of praise from her peers, reward from a growing legion of fans, a magical fragile voice and something to say which is worth taking your time to hear.

Price: 160 kronor

Time: Friday November 6th, 8pm

Tickets: Elin Ruth Sigvardsson Tickets

Location: Babel, Spångatan 38

More information: Elin Ruth Sigvardsson

“Welcome” – film première

Bilal is a 17-year-old Kurd who has made the journey from the Middle East through Europe to England hoping meet his girlfriend who had emigrated there.

Bilal gets as far as Calais. He befriends a swimming instructor who becomes more and more involved in his life at greater risk to himself from the French legal system.

The film has generated a great deal of debate in France over immigration and integration policy.

Time: Friday November 6th, 7pm

Tickets: Welcome Tickets

Location: Panora, S:t Gertrudsg.4

More information: Panora

Oumou Sangaré

Oumou Sangaré, also known as the song-bird of Wasulu, is widely accepted to be one of the stars of her generation of Malian artists. When you consider who she is up against that is high praise indeed.

The charismatic star brings her African rhythms to Kulturbolaget on Saturday.

Price: 250 kronor/220 kronor concessions

Time: Saturday November 7th, 8pm

Tickets: Oumou Sangaré Tickets

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More information: Oumou Sangaré at KB

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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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