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What's On in Sweden: January 15th - 21st

Published: 14 Jan 10 09:43 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
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What’s on in Sweden: Bankers dancing in Stockholm, The 69 Eyes in Gothenburg and musical legend Andy Votel comes to Malmö.

STOCKHOLM


After Hours

What happens in an office after everyone has gone home? Moderna Dansteatern give us their interpretation... one floor up on Sergels Torg

Price: Free
Location: SEB's first floor window on Sergels Torg
Date: until January 31st
Time: 6pm
More information: Mobile Art Production


Foto: SvD

Photos from Svenska Dagbladet's archives from 1914 - 1959

Price: Free
Location:Stockholm Stadsmuseum
Date: until January 31st
More information: Stockholm Stadsmuseum


Konichiwa Bitches Goes Tutti Frutti

Swedish megapopstar Robyn and her pal Louise Sondlo take over Hornstull Strand

Price: Free
Location: Hornstull Strand Etablissement
Date: 15th January
Time: 10pm
More information: Hornstull Strand Etablissement


Bangers 'n' Mash

Anglophile club in the cool surroundings of Marie Laveau

Price: 100 kronor
Location: Marie Laveau
Date: 16th January
Time: 10pm
More information: Marie Laveau


Jazz Brunch

It's Sunday, it's Jazz, it's brunch.... Nice.

Price: 175 kronor
Location: Mosebackes Etablissement
Date: 17th January
Time: 10.30am
More information: Mosebacke



GOTHENBURG


The 69 Eyes

The 69 Eyes, Helsinki's premier Horror Rock band come to Gothenburg. LORDI, eat your heart out... literally.

Price: 195 kronor
Location: Sticky Fingers
Date: 15th January
Time: 8pm
More information: The 69 Eyes


Balkan Party

Andra Generationen (The Next Generation), the Melodifestivalen's outside hopes raise the roof of the Cosmopol

Price: see website
Location: Casino Cosmopol
Date: 16th January
More information: Casino Cosmopol


Guys And Dolls

Gothenburg Opera continues their run of the classic Broadway musical

Price: See website
Location: Göteborgs Operan
Date: until March 28
Time: see website
More information: Göteborgs Operan


Sundays at Gossip

Probably Gothenburg's smallest nightclub. Gay friendly, intimate and cheap.

Price: Free
Location: Gossip, Parkgatan, 15
Date: 17th January
Time: 8pm


MALMÖ

Andy Votel

English DJ and Gentleman Andy Votel brings obscure music from every corner of the world.

Price: 80 kronor
Location: Inkonst
Date: 16th January
More information: Inkonst


Malmö Konsthall Tour for Kids

A tour of the Art Gallery for kids (Age 5+).

Location: Malmö Konsthall
Date: 16th/17th January
Time: 1pm
More information: Malmö Konsthall


Violin Masterclass with Matthew Trusler

British star violinist Matthew Trusler hold a masterclass and concert

Price: Free
Location: Palladium
Date: 18th January
Time: 3pm - 6pm
More information: Palladium


Open Mike

Anyone with an instrument or voice welcome onstage. Jammin'.

Price: Free
Location: Mässingshornet
Date: 18th January
Time: 8pm
More information: Mässingshornet


The Toughest Kids

They're tough and they are on tour with Her Bright Skies

Price: 150 kronor
Location: Kulturbolaget
Date: 21st January
Time: 7pm
More information: Kulturbolaget


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