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What’s On in Sweden: October 8th – 14th

What’s on in Sweden: Fringe Festival and ice hockey in Stockholm, John Cleese silly walks into Gothenburg, and the sound of the Theremin haunts Malmö.

Published: 6 October 2010 22:04 CEST
What's On in Sweden: October 8th - 14th
I take the donkey donk butt/STOFF; The Pipettes (Alex Grant/Flickr)

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Fringe Festival

STOFF welcomes performance and installation artists from 29 groups from 23 countries.

Organisers have also offered a special 2-for-1 deal for readers of The Local. To qualify, just tell mention that you read about STOFF on The Local.

Price: See website

Location: Hantverkagatan

Date: 7th – 10th October

Time: See programme

More information: STOFF

Scott Kinsey Group

The Scott Kinsey Group featuring Scott Henderson. Two stars of Fusion on the same bill.

Price: 250 kronor

Location:Fasching

Date: 8th October

Time: 6pm

More information: Fasching

The Pipettes (UK)

Brighton based indie pop group, The Pipettes tour with their new album ‘Earth vs. The Pipettes’

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 8th October

Time: 11pm

More information: Debaser

Danko Jones (CAN)

The explosive Canadian rock phenomenon Danko Jones is back in Sweden!

Price: 280 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 9th October

Time: 9.30pm

More information: Debaser

Calixto Oviedo

One of the Latin Jazz world’s most influential drummers. Gives you a taste of Cuba in Stockholm

Price: 120 kronor (60 kronor)

Location: Fasching

Date: 13th October

Time: 7pm

More information: Fashcing

Compuware NHL Premiere

Tickets are still available to watch top-level ice hockey as the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets do battle in a two game series at the Ericsson Globe Arena

Price: 347.50 to 1695 kronor

Location: Ericsson Globe Arena

Date: 8th and 9th October

Time: 8pm

More information: Ericsson Globe Arena

GOTHENBURG

John Cleese

The man from the Ministry of Silly Walks promises a mad evening in his company. But is he worth over a thousand kronor?

Price: 1015 kronor

Location: GSO

Date: 8th and 9th October

Time: 7.30pm

More information: GSO

Scott Kinsey

The Scott Kinsey Group featuring Scott Henderson. Two stars of Fusion on the same bill.

Price: 240 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 9th October

Time: 7pm

More information: Nefertiti

Danko Jones (CAN)

The explosive Canadian rock phenomenon Danko Jones is back in Sweden!

Price: 320 kronor

Location: Trädgår’n

Date: 13th October

Time: 8pm

More information: PK Music

International Comedy

This week’s theme at Gött i Mössan is ‘International’ with comedians performing in English (and possibly murdering other languages that aren’t Swedish. Comedians include The Local’s very own 110% Lagom, Ben Kersley

Price: 60 kronor

Location: Musikens Hus

Date: 14th October

Time: 7.30pm

More information: Gött i Mössan

MALMÖ

The Pipettes

Brighton based indie pop group, The Pipettes tour with their new album ‘Earth vs. The Pipettes’

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 9th October

Time: 11pm

More information: Debaser

Dorit Chrysler and Theremin

Performance artist/musical prodigy Dorit Chrysler makes music with the forerunner off the synth.

Price: 70 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 9th October

Time: 8pm

More information: Inkonst

Rick Tomlinson (UK)

Voice of the Seven Thunders is performed by British Guitarist Tomlinson, who has long mixed folk and oriental music

Price: 80 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 13th October

Time: 8pm

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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