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What’s On in Sweden: April 2nd – 8th

What’s on in Sweden: Sweden is dancing this week with tap dance in Stockholm, Bolivian Caporales in Gothenburg and tango in Malmö.

Published: 31 March 2010 10:59 CEST

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Tap Festival

Classes, jams, performances and parties. Prepare to be blown away by days crammed with tap, tap and more tap!

Price: See website

Location: Årsta Centre/Årsta Folkets Hus

Date: April 2nd – 5th

More information: Stockholm Tap Festival

All Out Dubstep

The man, the myth, the legend…. COKI, (Digtal Mystikz UK)

Price: 120 kronor

Location: Fabriken

Date: 2nd April

Time: 10pm

More information: All Out Dubstep

Battle Of The Tribute Bands

See ‘The Red Hot Chili Covers’, ‘Tributallica’, ‘Guns N Posers’, ‘The Kult’ all play live and better than the real thing!

Location: Clustret

Date: 4th April

Time: 7.30pm

More information: FB Site – Battle of the Tribute Bands

Skin Deep

“You drink a little wine and take a few pictures… It’s not exactly rocket science” fashion photographer Carlos Norén exhibits shots from 10 years in the business

Location: Marie Laveau

Date: until April 30th

More information: Marie Laveau

Strand Jazz

Stockholm’s finest jazz hang out

Price: Free

Location: Hornstull Strand Etablissement

Date: 7th April

Time: 9pm

More information: Hornstull Strand

GOTHENBURG

Festival Del Caporal

Around 300 dancers from Sweden’s Bolivian community get together to perform the Caporales

Location: Munkebäcksgymnasiet

Date: 2nd – 3rd April

Time: See website

More information: Caporal 2010

Club Slacker

Pusterviksbaren welcomes Blisterheads and the Kendolls. Slackers don’t be late!

Price: 80 kronor

Location: Pusterviksbaren

Date: 2nd April

Time: 10pm

More information: Pusterviksbaren

All Out Dubstep

All Out Dubstep presents MENSAH (UK)….clever name, clever guy…

Price: 100 kronor

Location: Röda Sten

Date: 3rd April

Time: 10pm

More information: All Out Dubstep

Autechre

Nefertiti hosts UK group Autechre’s only Swedish date

Price:140 kronor

Location: Nefertiti

Date: 4th April

Time: 8pm

More information: Nefertiti

MALMÖ

Malmö Tango Festival

Tangle with tango dancers at the Tangopalatset

Price: see website

Location:Tangopalatset

Date: 31st March – 4th April

More information: Malmö Tango Festival

Easter Market

A stylish place to stock up on unique Easter eggs, bunnies, chicks etc,. Also (surprise, surprise) Easter Fika!

Location: Hedmanska Gården

Date: 3rd April

Time: 11am – 4pm

Ducks Deluxe

Ducks Deluxe have been rocking the UK pub scene. See them live in Malmö!

Price: 200 kronor

Location: Babel

Date: 3rd April

Time: 8pm

More information: Babel

The Sleepers

Dance group from Baghdad interpret the absurdity of the situation in their home country.

Price: 160 kronor

Location: Inkonst

Date: 8th April

Time: 7pm

More information: Inkonst

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WHAT'S ON: Events for English-speakers in Sweden in February

Looking for a fun activity to brighten up February? Priscilla du Preez / Unsplash

STOCKHOLM

English Debate Club

Where: Cafe Dox, Stora Nygatan 31, Gamla Stan, 111 27

When: February 4th, 6pm – 8pm

Event by: The English Debate Club

The English Debate Club in Stockholm is a place where people can improve their English language and debating skills. Native English speakers who would like to brush up on their debating skills are also welcome. The event is free to attend.

Spanish tapas gastronomic workshop

Where: Ekhagsvägen 44, Östermalm

When: February 4th, 10am – 1:30pm

Event by: Anna Fernandez

Are you looking for some sunlight in the dark Swedish winter? Dive into the Mediterranean cuisine during this cooking workshop where you'll get started with Spanish tapas. Among other things, Spanish artichokes, tortilla and prawns are on the menu, and tickets are 950 kronor.

Architecture, Food trends and Microgreens seminar

Where: Gärdesgatan 14, Stockholm

When: February 6th, 5pm – 9pm

Event by: Istituto Italiano di Cultura Stoccolma

The Italian Trade Agency is organizing a seminar about sustainability, social engagement and the new shape of local production in the food industry. The event is part of the Stockholm Design Week, running from February 3rd to 9th. Anyone interested in developments in sustainable food production is welcome at the Italian Cultural Institute.

Workshop: What You Need to Thrive As a Freelancer and Entrepreneur

Where: Frey's Hotel Lilla Radmannen, Rådmansgatan 67

When: February 13th, 3.30pm – 5pm

Event by: Supreneur

For many people, the freedom of working as a freelancer is a dream. But what do you need to make your start as a freelancer or entrepreneur a success? This workshop promises to give you the necessary knowledge and tools to create a flying start with your projects. The events costs 120 kronor plus VAT per person.

How To Fall In Love, an improvised romantic comedy

Where: Pygméteatern, Vegagatan 17, 113 29

When: February 14th and 15th

Event by: Half the Group

The show 'How to Fall in Love' is billed as “a romantic comedy that has never been seen before”. The performance is improvised and based on suggestions from the audience. Enjoy a Valentine's celebration with a difference at the Pygméteatern. Tickets are 200 kronor.

Old School Recreational Dodgeball

Where: Location available after registration

When: February 15th, 2pm – 4pm

Event by: Sport Friends Stockholm

Sport is a good way to meet new people in Sweden, and dodgeball may be familiar to you from school. It's a ball game where players from two different teams try to throw balls at each other while preventing them from being hit themselves. If you get hit, you're out. Attendance costs 50 kronor to cover the cost of venue hire.

Milo Edwards: Pindos

Where: Bacchi´s Pub och Restaurang, 5 Järntorgsgatan, 111 29 Södermalm

When: February 10th, 8pm – 10pm

Event by: Milo Edwards

Comedian Milo Edwards is taking his award-winning comedy show 'Pindos' to the Swedish capital. The show is about his experiences with living in Russia, where he “became a Russian TV star, got arrested in deepest Russia and discovered what happens when a country is run by a shirtless man on a horse”. Buy tickets via the Eventbrite site.

MALMÖ

Joe Eagan presents: Malmö English Comedy Night

Where: Scandic Triangeln, Triangeln 2, 211 43

When: February 7th, 8pm – 10pm

Event by: English Comedy Malmö

This event marks the start of a new season of English Comedy Night at Scandic Triangeln. This show welcomes acts Stephen Carlin (Scotland) and Rahul Kohli (UK). Tickets cost 175 kronor for early bird tickets and 195 kronor for regular tickets.

LUND

Start your own business

Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund

When: February 6th, 1pm – 5pm

Event by: International Citizens Hub Lund

During this event Åsa Ohlsson from Coompanion Skåne and Helén Forssander from Lund Nyföretagarcentrum tell you all the ins and outs around starting your own business. What do you need to start your own company? And how to achieve success and build a network? You can join the event for free, but registration is compulsory.

Visit to Lund Cathedral

Where: Lund Cathedral, Kyrkogatan 4, Lund

When: February 21th, 10am – 11am

Event by: International Citizens Hub Lund

Did you know the cathedral in Lund is the most visited church in Sweden? The medieval building attracts over 700,000 visitors per year. The International Citizens Hub Lund is organizing a guided tour to this historic site. The event is free of charge, but you do have to register to attend.

UPPSALA

Philosophy reading group: Essays in Love – Alain de Botton

Where: Svartbäcksgatan 19, 753 32 Uppsala

When: February 12th, 7pm – 8.30pm

Event by: Uppsala English Bookshop

The English Bookshop in Uppsala hosts several themed book clubs. This time the philosophy reading group is reading 'Essays in Love' by Alain de Botton. It costs 60 kronor for tea and cake, plus an extra 165 kronor if you want to buy the book. The event starts at 7pm, signing up for the event is possible by either dropping by the shop or contacting them via Facebook.

HELSINGBORG

International Coffee Morning

Where: Cafe Birger – Bollbrogatan 1, 252 25 Helsingborg

When: February 11th, 9am – 10.30pm

Event by: Helsingborg International Connections

The International Coffee Morning in Helsingborg is a place to meet new friends and learn more about Helsingborg. The event is hosted every month at the library cafe near Stadsparken. Helsingborg International Connections organizes English-speaking events for the local international community more often and is available for anyone with questions about living, working and studying in Helsingborg.

LINKÖPING

Bear With Me comedy show

Where: Ågatan 39, 582 22

When: February 13th, 8pm – 10pm

Event by: New York Legends

Three international comedians from Israel, Croatia and Russia join their forces at New York Legends in Linköping. The very well-reviewed show is about relationships, politics and the mysterious “Russian soul”. Tickets are 120 kronor online or 150 kronor (cash) at the door.

UMEÅ

Thursday meetup and afterwork at a pub

Where: O'Learys – Skolgatan 64D

When: Thursday February 13th, 6pm – 8pm

Event by: Umeå Language & Culture Exchange

A meetup at a pub is always a good idea. The group 'Language & Culture Exchange' brings together native and non-native speakers of many different languages in the northern town of Umeå. Students, immigrants, expats or travellers are all welcome to join at the pub O'Learys at Skolgatan.

GOTHENBURG

Yin Yoga in English

Where: Karl Johansgatan 84, 41455

When: Tuesday February 11th, 6.45pm – 7.30pm

Event by: Mindful Yoga

For those who need to become completely zen, you can go to Yin Yoga in Gothenburg. The lessons are taught in English. During the 75 min class, the focus will be on gaining flexibility and mobility and developing a habit of listening to your body.

Friday afterwork at Yaki Da

Where: Yaki-Da – Storgatan 47

When: Friday February 21th, 7pm – 1.30pm

Event by: Göteborg Expat Group

The Gothenburg Expats group organizes weekly events for internationals in the Swedish port city. The Friday afterwork is organized in the 'Yaki Da' pub. There is free pizza and drinks are half price 10pm.

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