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What's On in Sweden: March 19th - 25th

Published: 17 Mar 10 22:42 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
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What’s on in Sweden: Ship shape tour in Stockholm, Cameroonian Jazz in Gothenburg and a spin on Cinderella in Malmö. Plus English comedy in Linköping.


STOCKHOLM

Chesty Morgan's Orchestra

Night Cabaret leads us through Parisian Boulevards, Romanian backstreets, Buenos Aires and 50's Italy.

Price: 240/210 kronor
Location: Boulevard Teater
Date: 19th March (see website for further dates)
Time: 9pm
More information: Boulevard Teater


Obscura Day goes Vasa!

Obscura Day gives a rare up-close look at the legendary Vasa, the pride of the 17th century Swedish Navy, sunk on her maiden voyage.

Price: 110 kronor
Location: The Vasa Museum
Date: 20th March
Time: 10.30am
More information: Obscura Day, Sweden


SNAP!

Kim Ann Foxman (Of Hercules & Love Affair) headlines at your new favourite club

Location: SNAP!
Date: 20th March
Time: 10pm
More information: SNAP!


Dem Bow

R'n'B, Hip Hop, Dance Hall, Reggaeton and Latin... Blessed relief from the Melodifestivalen! This Saturday with guest spot from New York MC Da Griot

Price: 100 kronor
Location: K2
Date: 20th March
Time: 10pm
More information: Dem Bow


Miss Landmine - Cambodia 2009

Photo exhibition of women who have survived landmine explosions. Does everyone have a right to be beautiful?

Price: 50 kronor
Location: Army Museum
Date: Until May 9th
More information: Army Museum


GOTHENBURG


Balkan Beat Party

It's impossible not to dance to Balkan music

Price: 250 kronor
Location: Musikens Hus
Date: 19th March
Time: 9pm
More information: Musikens Hus


And There Was Light

Michaelangelo, Leonardo and Rafael. The masters of the Renaissance, seen in a new light.

Price:100-225 kronor
Location: Eriksbergshallen
Date: from 20th March
More information: And There Was Light


7 Sins

Rock, Punk, Psychobilly and Rockabilly. Onstage: Alex Face, Million Daggers and Don Darlings

Price: Free
Location: Storan
Date: 24th March
Time: 9pm
More information: 7 Sins


Richard Bona

Cameroonian bass prodigy, Richard Bona entertains on Nefertiti's relaxed and intimate stage.

Price: 320 kronor
Location: Nefertiti
Date: 25th March
Time: 7.30pm
More information: Nefertiti


MALMÖ

The Quireboys

Still going strong after 20 years

Price: 200 kronor
Location: Kulturbolaget
Date: 19th March
Time: 8pm
More information: Kulturbolaget


All Tomorrow's House Parties

An evening of Deep House with Scott Ferguson (US)

Price: 80 kronor
Location: Inkonst
Date: 19th March
Time: 11pm
More information: Inkonst


O'Malley's Alley

Every Monday O'Malley's Alley bring a taste of authentic Ireland to Fagan's

Price: Free
Location: Fagan's
Date:22nd March
Time: 6.30pm
More information: Fagan's


Cinderella

New York performance artist Ann Liv Young performs her interpretation of the classic fairytale which includes lessons in masturbation, confrontation with mothers and talks down from suicide. Not for kids.

Price: 160 kronor
Location: Inkonst
Date: 24th March
Time: 7pm
More information: Inkonst


LINKÖPING

Al Pitcher

Award winning Kiwi comedian extraordinaire Al Pitcher hits Linköping.

Price: 150 kronor
Location: Sagateatern
Date: 19th March
Time: 7.30pm
More information: På Gång Linköping



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22:44 March 21, 2010 by stephenjohnson87
Hey, am i right in thinking that the film "The girl with the dragon tattoo" is on normal telly in Sweden?!

Its in cinemas in now..if you can clear this up please post it here

http://totallysweden.wordpress.com/

I have a small feature on it.
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