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What's On in Sweden: February 4th - 11th

Published: 3 Feb 10 14:49 CET
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What’s on in Sweden: Bodypoppers in Stockholm, launch of The Boat Show in Gothenburg and Bob Marley is celebrated in Malmö.


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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