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WHAT’S ON: Events for English speakers in Sweden in April

Here's our list of events geared towards English speakers taking place across Sweden during April. If you have any that you'd like us to add – whether it's language exchanges, social meet-ups or talks about the impact of Brexit – please let us know.

WHAT'S ON: Events for English speakers in Sweden in April
Former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, pictured in New York, is coming to Stockholm. Photo: TT/AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

STOCKHOLM

Sustainergies: How to get a job within sustainability

Where: Geovetenskapens Hus, Svante Arrhenius väg 8, 10691 Stockholm

Date and time: April 3rd, 5pm – 6.30pm

Event by: Symbios – Miljöföreningen på Stockholms universitet

How does one get a job in an environmental organization? Ida Berg will hold a talk about careers in sustainability. She is a project manager at Sustainergies, an organization started as a non-profit which aims at matching newly graduated students with environmental companies and non-profits.

The Secrets of Stockholm’s start-ups

Where: Hedvig, Valhallavägen 117K, 11531 Stockholm

Date and time: April 4th, 7pm – 10pm

Event by: Hedvig

Why so many start-ups are created in Stockholm? What does the Swedish capital have to offer to potentially thriving businesses? Financial company Hedvig has invited Carro Hjelm, CMO at Voi Technology, to share the story of his company.

Stockholm Book Launch: An Evening with Julie Lindahl & The Pendulum

Where: Embassy House Linnégatan, 89C Linnégatan, 115 23 Stockholm

Date and time: April 9th, 5.40pm – 8.30pm

Event by: Julie Lindahl

Launch event for The Pendulum (in English) including: presentation and reading by Julie Lindahl; panel discussion moderated by Cecilia Nordström, Chair Raoul Wallenberg Academy and Berättareministeriet, with founding members of New Voices. Followed by a mingle with light refreshments!

English Standup in Stockholm – Dragos – Hungry Hungry Dragon

Where: Power Comedy Club, Götgatan 85, 116 62 Stockholm, Sweden

Date and time: April 9th, 8.30pm – 9.45pm

Event by: Dragos Cristian Comedy

Dragos is a Romanian comedian who has performed in numerous countries such as England, Estonia and Singapore. In his show Hungry Hungry Dragon, he tells his journey through the world.

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama

Where: Ericsson Globe, Globentorget 2, 12150 Stockholm

Date and time: April 10th, 6:15pm – 11pm

Event by: Live Nation Sweden and Stockholm Live

Michelle Obama’s book Becoming was released last November. She has been traveling the world since then to promote her story, from her childhood in Chicago to her First Lady years in the White House. She will be in Stockholm on April 10th before continuing her journey through Scandinavia and in Europe. There are still some tickets available, starting from 795 kronor.

Thursday night improv

Where: Café String, Nytorgsgatan 38, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden

Date and time: April 11th and April 25th, 7pm–9pm

Event by: International Theater Stockholm

Take part in an improvisation afterwork with International Theater Stockholm! Tickets can be bought beforehand or at the door.

The Local Sweden's Book Club

Where: Downtown Camper by Scandic, Brunkebergstorg 9, 111 51 Stockholm

Date and time: April 23rd, 6pm – 8pm

Event by: The Local

The Local Sweden recently launched our very own Book Club, where we're learning about Sweden through reading a different book each month. This month, we're reading A World Gone Mad – The Wartime Diaries of Astrid Lindgren, but you're very welcome to join our event if you haven't read the book.

We'll have a short talk from the Astrid Lindgren Company's Cilla Nergårdh about the Pippi Longstocking author's life and legacy, and there will be plenty of time to mingle with other Book Club members and The Local's team. Tickets are free but places are limited, so sign up in advance to secure your spot.

ÖSTERGÖTLAND

KVIT Conference 2019

Where: Kårhuset Kollektivet, Ågatan 55, 58222 Linköping

Date and time: April 9th, 2019 at 9am – 6pm

Event by: KVIT

KVIT Conference is an annual non-profit event, organized by students of the Cognitive Science Bachelor at Linköping’s University. The full day will be dedicated to inspiring talks, workshops and mingling around one topic: “Assuring the quality of the future – by understanding both human and machine”.

China's digital landscape: how do I communicate with my customer

Where: Science Park Mjärdevi, Teknikringen 10, 583 30 Linköping

Date and time: April 24th, 11.30am – 1pm

Event by: Science Park Mjärdevi

Jonathan Pullman is the founder of NBH, a Chinese marketing agency which helps Western companies navigate the Chinese digital landscape. Pullman will hold a talk about Chinese communication platforms and the way they can help to grow a business.

VÄSTERGÖTLAND

Inauguration International Science Festival with Cédric Villani

Where: Draken, Järntorgsgatan 15, 413 04 Gothenburg

Date and time: April 2nd, 6pm – 7.30pm

Event by: Vetenskapsfestivalen Göteborg, Institut Français de Suède and Sten A Olssons Stiftelse för Forskning och Kultur

French Field medal award-winner mathematician Cedric Villani will be opening the 23rd edition of the International Science Festival. He will be tackling the topic of artificial intelligence, and more precisely “(Un)expected intelligence”.

Spring Swing Intensive with Thomas and Verena

Where: West Coast Nights, Storgatan 3, 41124 Gothenburg

Date and time: April 6th, 11am – April 7th, 10pm

Event by: West Coast Nights

German dance instructors Thomas Bachmann and Verena Guschal will host intensive swing training during a full weekend! The event is aimed for at least swing dancers with at least one year of experience.

SKÅNE

Learn about the Swedish tax system

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund

Date and time: April 2nd, 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund

You most likely visited the Swedish Tax Agency when you arrived to Sweden but probably are not aware of the other services this authority provides. There will be tax information officers here to answer questions such as: what happens with your tax money, when is it time to send in my income tax return and what can I do if I can’t submit it on time?

English-language theatre: The Goat or Who is Sylvia? by Edward Albee

Where: Teaterhuset Bastionen, Norra Vallgatan 28, 21125, Malmö

Date and time: April 4th, 5th and 6th, 7pm

Event by: Playmate Theatre Malmö

A provocative, powerful and witty drama, from three-time Pulitzer Prize winner author of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf. What happens when infidelity strips a marriage bare? Can a marriage just… vanish? Martin, happily-married husband and father, has fallen in love with Sylvia. How far is society prepared to tolerate difference? And what after all is normal?The even is aimed for mature audiences only. Performances are in English. This is Playmate’s third season, bringing the best of English-language theatre to Scandinavia. Also playing in Copenhagen.

Sustainability – What is Sweden's view on it and what can I do to contribute?

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund

Date and time: April 4th, 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund

Sweden is known for being forward thinking when it comes to environmental sustainability. But what does that actually mean, and what is Sweden’s view on environmental sustainability? International Citizen Hub Lund have invited a representative from Sysav, an organization that aims to create the world’s most sustainable region, to guide you through the basics of the Swedish environmental mindset and the cultural clashes that may occur.

Start your own business

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund

Date and time: April 9th, 2pm – 4pm

Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund

Are you a newcomer in Sweden and have a good business idea? Do you think it is difficult to get into the financial administration that a company requires? Åsa Ohlsson from Coompanion Skåne will talk about how you can run your own business without establishing a company and how Coompanion Skåne can help you test business ideas by using an umbrella company as a platform in your development.

International Coffee Morning

Where: Roskildegatan 1, Helsingborg

Date and time: April 9th, 8.30am – 10am

Event by: Helsingborg International Connections and International School of Helsingborg PTA

English speakers are warmly welcome to an international coffee morning with coffee, cakes and chat in the cafe of Helsingborg’s famous concert hall (Konserthuset). Make new friends and learn more about this wonderful facility for young and old alike in the centre of town!

Buying or selling an apartment/a house in Sweden?

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund

Date and time: April 23rd, 4.30pm – 6pm

Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund

A real-estate agent from Bjurfors Real-Estate Agency, will guide you through the legal differences and cultural clashes when it comes to buying real estate in Sweden. He has years of experience in selling property and has recognized that there is a lot of confusion when buying property in Sweden as the processes may differ from what an expat is used to from their home country.

Banking and pension systems

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund

Date and time: April 25th, 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund

Lovisa Haglind and Alexander Dicksson, both from a local SEB bank branch office, will guide you through the basics of the banking and pension systems in Sweden. Getting an overview of how the banking system works in Sweden, you will learn more about the process of getting a loan to buy a house or an apartment and also about numerous other services that SEB offers.

HIC Pub Night

Where: Bishops Arms Mollberg, Södra Storgatan 2, Helsingborg

Date and time: April 26th, 7pm

Event by: Helsingborg International Connections (HIC)

Come and enjoy a relaxed Friday night at the pub with other internationally-minded folk!

NORRLAND

Breakfast seminar with focus on tech supporting public health

Where: Tvistevägen 48, Tvistevägen 48, 907 36 Umeå

Date and time: April 9th, 7.30am – 9am

Event by: Nord InC

The Nord InC project group invites you to share your insights for a healthy breakfast, discussing artificial intelligence and public health.

UPPSALA

PopUp Cultural Café – Does Tech. Make Society Alienating?

Where: Base 10, 10 Klostergatan, 753 21 Uppsala

Date and time: April 3rd, 5.15pm – 7.30pm

Event by: Lost in a Cup

Does Technology make society alienating?’ During this first edition of the PopUp Cultural Café, there will be a series of interesting talks, open debate and ample opportunity to mingle with people who share similar interests on the topic. The event is free of charge and will be held in English.

Reimagining Climate Change

Where: Kollaboratoriet Uppsala, Östra Ågatan 19, Uppsala

Date and time: April 3rd and April 17th, 6pm – 8pm

Event by: Climate Change Leadership Node (Uppsala University), Klimatlätt

This will be the first meeting of the Climate Change Leadership Node (Uppsala University), Klimatlätt. A short film will be showed, followed by a discussion about its topic and suggestions for reading and watching lists for future events.
 

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TOURISM

Eight corona-safe events not to miss in Germany in October 2020

Despite the coronavirus and restrictions which followed, there are still several socially distanced events taking place around the country. Here are our top picks.

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. 

READ ALSO: 10 things you never knew about German Reunification

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. 

READ ALSO: The show must go on: How German orchestras are continuing concerts amid the pandemic

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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