February 15, 2012
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What’s on in Sweden: Spiders in Stockholm, Horse Show in Gothenburg and The Rumble hits Malmö.
STOCKHOLM
The World's Biggest Spiders
This week saw the opening of Skansen's spider exhibition. Two legs good. Eight legs better!
Location: Skansen Aquarium
Date: Until June 6th
More information: Skansen Aquarium
Markus Birdman plays RAW
Acclaimed British comedian Markus Birdman headlines at RAW Comedy club (support acts in Swedish)
Price: 245 kronor
Location: Göta Lejon
Date: 26th/27th February
Time: 10pm
More information: RAW Comedy
Peter Hook at Bangers and Mash
To the delight of all New Order and Joy Division fans, Peter Hook is guesting at Stockholm's Anglophile club
Price: 100 kronor
Location: Marie Laveau
Date: 26th February
Time: 10pm
More information: Marie Laveau
Jazzbrunch
Mosebacke's ever popular Sunday jazz brunch. It's brunch with jazz on a Sunday.
Price: 175 kronor
Location: Mosebackes Etablissement
Date: 27th February
Time: 10.30am
More information: Mosebacke
GOTHENBURG
The Göteborg Horse Show
Seven different sport and entertainment shows full of inspiration, joy and excitement. Horses for courses.
Location: Scandinavium Arena
Date: 25th - 28th February
More information: Göteborg Horse Show
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
The Swedish leg of the ongoing European tour
Price: 350 kronor
Location: Trädgår'n
Date: 26th February
Time: 7pm
More information: PK Musik
Mad Sin
High quiffed Psychobilly legends Mad Sin get the Storan crowd jumping. With support from Million Daggers
Price: 280 kronor
Location: Storan
Date: 27th February
Time: 11pm
More information:
Argentinean Tango
Carlos Quilici y Los Tauras Quintet perform traditional to avant garde tango. Not to be missed.
Price: 180 kronor
Location: Nefertiti
Date: 27th February
Time: 7.30pm
More information: Nefertiti
MALMÖ
Pour les Pédés
Malmö's new gay club opens this Friday. Hosted by Carina de Soleil and Marta.
Price: Free
Location: Café Rasoir au Savoy
Date: 26th February
Time: from 9pm
More information: Pour Les Pédés
Fear Factory
Industrial influenced death metal from the US.... get your dancing shoes on!
Price: 250 kronor
Location: Kulturbolaget
Date: 27th February
Time: 7pm
More information: Kulturbolaget
The Rumble
International line up of DJ's guaranteed to make you shake it like a polaroid.
Price: 120 kronor
Location: Inkonst
Date: 27th February
Time: 11pm
More information: Inkonst
Wisemen Sound System
Reggae, Roots and Culture... Malmö stylee
Price: 30 kronor
Location: Bodoni
Date: 4th March
More information: Bodoni
Do you know of any upcoming events our readers might like to attend? Drop us a line at whatson@thelocal.se
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