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What’s On in Sweden: February 12th – 18th

What’s on in Sweden: Jedi Mind Tricks and Joyce Carol Oates in Stockholm, thousands of kisses in Gothenburg and Beethoven in Blue Jeans in Malmö.

Published: 10 February 2010 20:38 CET
What's On in Sweden: February 12th - 18th

STOCKHOLM

The Widows

World premiere of Joyce Carol Oates’ The Widows. Performed in English.

Price: 220/180 kronor

Location: Strindbergs Intima Teater

Date: Until March 14th (See website for dates)

More information: Strindbergs Intima Teater

Stockholm Furniture Fair

Unfold the Scandinavian design scene. Doors open to the public on Saturday!

Location: Stockholm International Fairs

Date: 13th February

Time: 1pm – 6pm

More information: Stockholm Furniture Fair

Queers, Beers and Rears

Stockholm’s only queer punk club. An orgy of sex, blood and hedonism….. fun for all the family!

Price: 50 kronor

Location: Högkvarteret

Date: 12th February

Time: 8pm – 1am

More information: Queers, Beers and Rears

Jugs, Jars and Pitchers

Jasper Morrisson’s exhibition of jugs, jars and pitchers. No double entendre… that’s exactly what it is.

Price: 80 kronor

Location: Hallwylska Museum

Date: until 28th February

More information: Hallwylska Museum

Jedi Mind Tricks

Known for their energetic live performances, the Philadelphia band uses The Force in Stockholm

Price: 295 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 18th February

Time: 7pm

More information: Debaser

GOTHENBURG

Buddy Holly – The Musical

The life, loves and songs of Rock n’ Roll’s most famous spectacle wearer….Don’t get on that plane, Buddy!

Price: See website

Location: Scandinavium

Date: 12th February

Time: 7.30pm

More information: Buddy Holly – The Musical

Gothenburg Boat Show

Sail, row or motor…. It’s all aboard for the boat show!

Location: Svenska Mässan

Date: 6th to 14th February

More information: Båtmässan

2705 baci (2705 kisses)

With dark humour and simple expressions, artist Sislej Xhafa takes on power, prejudice and stereotypes.

Location: Röda Sten

Date: Until April 18th

More information: Röda Sten

Eddie Kirkland

The legendary Bluesman who has played with (among others) John Lee Hooker, Otis Reading and Little Richard

Price: 150 kronor

Location: Jazzå

Date: 14th February

More information: Jazzå

MALMÖ

Full Pull and Shackleton

Live set from UK Dubstep visionary Shackleton (Skull Disco)

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 12th February

Time: 11pm – 3am

More information: Inkonst

Teddy Bear’s Concert

Kids’ concert with Malmö Symphony Orchestra. Instrument of the day: The clarinet.

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Malmö Symfoniorkester

Date: 13th February

Time: See website

More information: Malmö Symfoniorkester

Beethoven in Blue Jeans

Afternoon piano concerts where over 8 weeks, Per Tengstrand makes his way through all 32 sonatas

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Victoria Teater

Date: 14th February and 6 more Sundays

Time: 2.30pm

More information: Victoria

Essay On The Dead Body

A performance on death and dying onstage by Berlin performance artists Miriam Horwitz and Vivianna Sobottke

Price: 50 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 16th February

Time: 7pm

More information: Inkonst

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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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