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What’s On in Sweden: February 4th – 11th

What’s on in Sweden: Bodypoppers in Stockholm, launch of The Boat Show in Gothenburg and Bob Marley is celebrated in Malmö.

Published: 3 February 2010 14:49 CET
What's On in Sweden: February 4th - 11th
Photo: Billy Talent by Dustin Rubin

STOCKHOLM

Billy Talent

One of the world’s best live acts. Playing their unique blend of punk, powerpop, 70’s rock and alt.country.

Price: 350 kronor

Location: Arenan-Fryshuset

Date: 6th February

Time: 7.30pm

More information: Ticnet

Soulmates

The London club which has become a mainstay of the Stockholm scene presents Chicago House legend Chez Damier

Price: Free

Location: Hornstull Strand Etablissement

Date: 6th February

Time: 10pm

More information: Hornstull Strand

A Thousand Shades of Gray

Contemporary beauty explored by artist Jimmy Hansen

Location: Marie Laveau

Date: until 16th February

More information: Marie Laveau

Open Mike

All welcome at Bara Vi’s open mike night. May be a chance to see tomorrow’s big names. Or maybe not.

Location: Bara Vi

Date: 8th February

Time: 8pm

More information: Bara Vi

Bodypopping workshop

Free workshop for budding bodypoppers. Sweden’s funkiest meeting place for dancers. Ch-ch-check out the video

Price: Free

Location: Kulturhuset

Date: 9th February

Time: 7pm to 9.30pm

More information: Kulturhuset

GOTHENBURG

Billy Talent

One of the world’s best live acts. Playing their unique blend of punk, powerpop, 70’s rock and alt.country.

Price: 350 kronor

Location: Trägår’n

Date: 5th February

Time: 6.30pm

More information: Ticnet

The Gothenburg International Film Festival

Shorts, Features, Seminars and Popcorn… It’s film buff heaven.

Price: See Website

Location: 10 cinemas around Gothenburg

Date: 29th January – 8th February

More information: Gothenburg International Film Festival

Gothenburg Boat Show

Know your port from your starboard? For people who like messing around in boats.

Location: Svenska Mässan

Date: 6th to 14th February

More information: Båtmässan

Beat

Jazz is the teacher, Soul is the preacher … Nefertiti tells it like it is…

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 6th February

Time: Midnight

More information: Nefertiti

MALMÖ

Bob Marley Night

Celebrating Marley’s 65th birthday. Prepare yourself for a night of Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Roots and Modern Lovers.

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Babel

Date: 5th February

Time: 11pm

More information: Babel

ABC- Memory Wax

A dance performance for kids. A wonderful journey in the land of letters (as in ‘bokstav’). For kids aged 5+

Price:35/50 kronor

Location: Barnens Scen

Date:Until 12th February

Time: See website

More information: Barnens Scen

A Game For You

Award winning Belgian theatre group ‘Ontroerend Goed’ perform at Inkonst. Performances in English every half hour – Book your time!

Price: 150 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 5th and 6th February

Time: See website

More information: Inkonst

Lou Clayton

Piano, evergreens, light jazz and Sunday Brunch

Location: Southern Kitchen Café

Date: 7th February

Time: 11.30am

More information: Southern Kitchen Café

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SPORT

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.

Published: 11 October 2013 16:41 CEST
Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

“All the sponsors, players and organizers are getting ready, I’m really excited,” tournament spokesman Christian Ahlqvist told The Local over the phone, with the sound of tennis balls thwacking around in the background.

Held inside Stockholm’s Royal Tennis Hall, the tournament has been played every year since 1969, attracting some of the biggest tennis names in Sweden and the world.

“All the big Swedish players have played in the Stockholm Open, Björn Borg, Mats Wilander. Former world number one Roger Federer won the title in 2010. We’ve had some really great players, its always been one of the tournaments to play in,” explained Ahlqvist.

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Headlining this year’s contingent is Spanish world number four David Ferrer who is tipped to take home the trophy.

“Ferrer is coming from Shanghai, he’s a great player and he’s always performed very well here,” said Ahlqvist.

But if you thought it was a one horse race, think again. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Polish giant Jerzy Janowicz (who is over two metres tall), both 22, are two young players looking to challenge Ferrer and show the tennis world that they belong at the top.

However the odds are against Sweden netting the championship. World number 444 Markus Eriksson is the only confirmed Swedish player so far, although more may find their way through in Friday’s final qualifications. But statistically, the odds aren’t historically in the Swedes’ favour, with the last winner, Thomas Johansson, in 2004.

A strong Swedish presence in the singles may be lacking, but the Swedish men are expected to do better in the doubles.

“Jonas Björkman is making a comeback in the doubles with one of the best doubles players in the world, Robert Lindstedt. So that will be interesting to see,” said Ahlqvist.

As for a tip for the winner, Ahlqvist likes world number 41 Jarkko Nieminen from Finland.

“Jarko is someone who’s been a bit on and off the court with injuries. He’s played here so many times before, he’s almost a Swede. Everyone would love to see him win one.”

Saturday marks the opening ceremony for the Open, which will be held on centre court and is free for everyone. The tournament begins on the same day, with the final scheduled for Sunday the 19th.

Josh Liew

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