WHAT'S ON: Events for English-speakers in Sweden in March
Step into spring with one of these events across Sweden for English-speakers, from a glimpse into the world of robotics to improvisational theater to a St Patrick's Parade. Do you have an addition to this list? Let us know.
LUND
Re-educate yourself into the IT sector
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
When: March 3rd, 1.30-2.30pm
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
Are you considering a career change to the IT industry? In this free talk, Claes Magnusson of Malmö Yrkeshögskola explains why the tech sector offers interesting opportunities for everyone. In addition to an overview of the university's offering, questions can be asked about the education and retraining for a career in the world of technology.
Beginner Excel Workshop
Where: Tycho Brahes väg 1, Lund
When: March 3rd, 4-5.30pm
Event by: LINC
Microsoft Excel is one of the most used programs for creating extended spreadsheets and very useful in all kinds of careers. During this course you will learn the basic commands, formulas and tricks that will help increase your productivity in Excel. The course is free, but only accessible to students at Lund University.
Motivational talk: Creative ways to integrate
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
When: March 11th, 10-11am
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
During this free event organized by the International Citizen Hub in Lund, Axel Wallin will explain how he made his own dreams come true. Wallin moved to Lund within five years ago, and since then he has built a large network and started a social movement. On March 11th he shares his experiences with creative ways to integrate into society.
Swedish Human Rights Film Festival 2020
Where: Biografen Kino i Lund, Kyrkogatan 3, 222 22 Lund
When: March 5th - 7th
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
The Swedish Human Rights Film Festival runs from March 5th to 7th in Lund. During the festival there is a different theme within the topic of human rights every day. Each film ends with a Q&A and a discussion with the audience, and all the films are either shown in English or have English subtitles.
MALMÖ
Inspiration day - Women working with Games
Where: Jungmansgatan 33 19, Hamnen
When: March 7th, 1-8pm
Event by: The Game Assembly
The game training The Game Assembly is organizing an inspiration day for female game developers on March 7th. The day is divided into two parts, and the first part includes Swedish-language workshops for those without industry experience. Participants with a career in the game industry then come together for presentations and the opportunity to network in the second part of the day.
Wednesday Night Hop & Beginners' Lindy Hop
Where: Moriska Paviljongen, Norra Parkgatan 2
When: March 11th
Event by: Cats' Corners
An evening full of dance with a social aspect can be found on March 11th in Malmö. The organization Cats' Corners organizes Wednesday Night Hop & Beginners' Lindy Hop, an American dance from the 1920s and 30s. The evening costs 70 kronor, and you don't have to bring a dance partner to participate.
Rumors by Neil Simon
Where: MAF Scen 3, Spångatan 20A
When: March 30th - April 4th, 7pm
Event by: Guanabana Productions
A classic farce by the master of intelligent comedy – the great Neil Simon. Follow this New York social set as they go to great lengths to avoid scandal in a world where gossip can lead to downfall! We all have secrets to hide, do we not? First performed in September 1988, Rumors (amateur rights courtesy of Samuel French) enjoyed a long successful Broadway run. American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon is widely regarded as one of the most successful, prolific and performed playwrights in the world.
UPPSALA
The art of spreading facts, conveying knowledge and busting media myths
Where: Room X Biskopsgatan 3, Uppsala
When: March 3rd, 6.30-8pm
Event by: Uppsala University
The Alumnus of the Year 2019 award is being presented to researcher, author, educator and science writer Emma Frans for her "tireless work to increase the resistance to misleading facts and fake news".The award will be presented in conjunction with a lecture by Emma Frans at the University Main building in Uppsala. The event is free of charge but the number of seats is limited.
Sweden International Improv Festival
Where: Reginateatern
When: March 4th - 7th
Event by: Sweden International Improv Festival
Improv actors from around the world gather in Uppsala in early March for the Sweden International Improv Festival. During this event, no show is the same and improvisation on the stage is the name of the game. In addition to the performances, there are also various workshops taking place. A ticket costs 180 kronor including booking costs.
Talk: The Dystopian World of Margaret Atwood’s Gilead
Where: Svartbäcksgatan 19, 753 32 Uppsala
When: March 8th
Event by: Uppsala English Bookshop
The Uppsala English Bookshop regularly organizes events around books in the store. On Sunday March 8th, dystopia expert Daniel Ogden will talk about Margaret Atwood's award-winning books The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments. Tickets cost 70 kronor including tea and cake.
STOCKHOLM
Afrobeat music, StandUp Comedy and Karaoke
Where: Golden Hits, Kungsgatan 29
When: March 5th, 6pm (doors open). Afrobeat DJ, mingle and drinks: 6-7pm. English comedy: 7-8pm. Swedish comedy: 8.15-9pm. Karaoke: 9pm-3am.
Event by: Lowkey Comedy Club
Description: Join us for an English StandUp comedy night at Golden Hits Studio with Afrobeat music, drinks and mingle before the show and you’re welcome to stay for Karaoke after the show. Get your ticket here.
Annual St Patrick's Parade
Where: Kungsträdgården
When: March 14th, from 11am
Event by: The Swedish-Irish Society
At the annual St. Patrick's Parade in Stockholm you'll find face-painting, Irish dancing and music, food and drink and more. The parade will go through the streets of central Stockholm, led by St Patrick and the Irish Ambassador.
UMEÅ
England vs Scotland beer tasting
Where: Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå
When: March 4th, 6.30pm
Event by: Umeå Beer Club
The Umeå Beer Club has organized a beer tasting evening where different beers from England and Scotland are tasted and compared, as well as a talk about Scottish beers. Tickets for the evening cost 370 kronor.
GOTHENBURG
Open Seminar: Gender Research under Threat
Where: Skanstorget 18, 411 23
When: March 3rd, 6-8pm
Event by: Institutionen För Sociologi Och Arbetsvetenskap
The organization 'Gender And Development In Practice' is organizing an open seminar on March 3rd on scientific research into gender. Lena Martinsson, professor of Gender Studies at the University of Gothenburg, will give a presentation on the topic along with other experts.
Nordhemsloppisen
Where: Nordhemsskolan
When: March 22nd, 10am-2.30pm
Event by: Nordhemsloppisen
The 'Nordhemsloppisen' is organized every year and is among the largest in Gothenburg. The market is largely organized by parents, and part of the proceeds go to school trips and music lessons.
HELSINGBORG
Breakfast and Ideas: Robots in business
Where: Mindpark, Bredgatan 11, 252 25
When: March 4th, 8.30-10am
Event by: VentureLab and Mindpark
Welcome to the world of robots! During this early morning event, Elena Sjödin of RobotMinds will speak about her goal to make robots more accessible and user-friendly. Participation is free and breakfast is included, but registration is required.
Little HIC: Parent & Baby Meet Up
Where: Dunkers Kulturhus, Kungsgatan 11, 252 21
When: March 12th, 10am
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
Helsingborg International Connections regularly organizes events for English-speaking people in the city. At this meetup, parents and their children are invited to Dunkers Kulturhus to play and drink coffee in a family-friendly environment. No registration is required.
International Coffee Morning
Where: Stadsbibliotek, Bollbrogatan 1, 252 25
Date and time: March 17th, 9-10.30am
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections and International School of Helsingborg PTA
The monthly coffee morning co-hosted by Helsingborg International Connections and the International School of Helsingborg PTA is an opportunity to meet new friends, find out more about Helsingborg and unwind in good company.
Volunteering in Helsingborg
Where: Drottninggatan 7A, 252 21
Date and time: March 26th, 5.30pm
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
Volunteering is a fulfilling way to integrate into society, make new friends and improve your Swedish. At this event, speakers from different organisations in Helsingborg will share insights into their work and let attendees know how to contribute time and skills.
Weekly drop-in sessions for international residents
Where: Drottninggatan 7A, 252 21/ Open Space Mindpark
Date and time: Tuesday mornings during term-time, 9am-12pm
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
HIC Drop-in for Internationals is a weekly open session where you can come and ask any questions you may have about living, working and studying in Helsingborg.
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LUND
Re-educate yourself into the IT sector
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
When: March 3rd, 1.30-2.30pm
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
Are you considering a career change to the IT industry? In this free talk, Claes Magnusson of Malmö Yrkeshögskola explains why the tech sector offers interesting opportunities for everyone. In addition to an overview of the university's offering, questions can be asked about the education and retraining for a career in the world of technology.
Beginner Excel Workshop
Where: Tycho Brahes väg 1, Lund
When: March 3rd, 4-5.30pm
Event by: LINC
Microsoft Excel is one of the most used programs for creating extended spreadsheets and very useful in all kinds of careers. During this course you will learn the basic commands, formulas and tricks that will help increase your productivity in Excel. The course is free, but only accessible to students at Lund University.
Motivational talk: Creative ways to integrate
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
When: March 11th, 10-11am
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
During this free event organized by the International Citizen Hub in Lund, Axel Wallin will explain how he made his own dreams come true. Wallin moved to Lund within five years ago, and since then he has built a large network and started a social movement. On March 11th he shares his experiences with creative ways to integrate into society.
Swedish Human Rights Film Festival 2020
Where: Biografen Kino i Lund, Kyrkogatan 3, 222 22 Lund
When: March 5th - 7th
Event by: International Citizen Hub Lund
The Swedish Human Rights Film Festival runs from March 5th to 7th in Lund. During the festival there is a different theme within the topic of human rights every day. Each film ends with a Q&A and a discussion with the audience, and all the films are either shown in English or have English subtitles.
MALMÖ
Inspiration day - Women working with Games
Where: Jungmansgatan 33 19, Hamnen
When: March 7th, 1-8pm
Event by: The Game Assembly
The game training The Game Assembly is organizing an inspiration day for female game developers on March 7th. The day is divided into two parts, and the first part includes Swedish-language workshops for those without industry experience. Participants with a career in the game industry then come together for presentations and the opportunity to network in the second part of the day.
Wednesday Night Hop & Beginners' Lindy Hop
Where: Moriska Paviljongen, Norra Parkgatan 2
When: March 11th
Event by: Cats' Corners
An evening full of dance with a social aspect can be found on March 11th in Malmö. The organization Cats' Corners organizes Wednesday Night Hop & Beginners' Lindy Hop, an American dance from the 1920s and 30s. The evening costs 70 kronor, and you don't have to bring a dance partner to participate.
Where: MAF Scen 3, Spångatan 20A
When: March 30th - April 4th, 7pm
Event by: Guanabana Productions
A classic farce by the master of intelligent comedy – the great Neil Simon. Follow this New York social set as they go to great lengths to avoid scandal in a world where gossip can lead to downfall! We all have secrets to hide, do we not? First performed in September 1988, Rumors (amateur rights courtesy of Samuel French) enjoyed a long successful Broadway run. American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon is widely regarded as one of the most successful, prolific and performed playwrights in the world.
UPPSALA
The art of spreading facts, conveying knowledge and busting media myths
Where: Room X Biskopsgatan 3, Uppsala
When: March 3rd, 6.30-8pm
Event by: Uppsala University
The Alumnus of the Year 2019 award is being presented to researcher, author, educator and science writer Emma Frans for her "tireless work to increase the resistance to misleading facts and fake news".The award will be presented in conjunction with a lecture by Emma Frans at the University Main building in Uppsala. The event is free of charge but the number of seats is limited.
Sweden International Improv Festival
Where: Reginateatern
When: March 4th - 7th
Event by: Sweden International Improv Festival
Improv actors from around the world gather in Uppsala in early March for the Sweden International Improv Festival. During this event, no show is the same and improvisation on the stage is the name of the game. In addition to the performances, there are also various workshops taking place. A ticket costs 180 kronor including booking costs.
Talk: The Dystopian World of Margaret Atwood’s Gilead
Where: Svartbäcksgatan 19, 753 32 Uppsala
When: March 8th
Event by: Uppsala English Bookshop
The Uppsala English Bookshop regularly organizes events around books in the store. On Sunday March 8th, dystopia expert Daniel Ogden will talk about Margaret Atwood's award-winning books The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments. Tickets cost 70 kronor including tea and cake.
STOCKHOLM
Afrobeat music, StandUp Comedy and Karaoke
Where: Golden Hits, Kungsgatan 29
When: March 5th, 6pm (doors open). Afrobeat DJ, mingle and drinks: 6-7pm. English comedy: 7-8pm. Swedish comedy: 8.15-9pm. Karaoke: 9pm-3am.
Event by: Lowkey Comedy Club
Description: Join us for an English StandUp comedy night at Golden Hits Studio with Afrobeat music, drinks and mingle before the show and you’re welcome to stay for Karaoke after the show. Get your ticket here.
Annual St Patrick's Parade
Where: Kungsträdgården
When: March 14th, from 11am
Event by: The Swedish-Irish Society
At the annual St. Patrick's Parade in Stockholm you'll find face-painting, Irish dancing and music, food and drink and more. The parade will go through the streets of central Stockholm, led by St Patrick and the Irish Ambassador.
UMEÅ
England vs Scotland beer tasting
Where: Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå
When: March 4th, 6.30pm
Event by: Umeå Beer Club
The Umeå Beer Club has organized a beer tasting evening where different beers from England and Scotland are tasted and compared, as well as a talk about Scottish beers. Tickets for the evening cost 370 kronor.
GOTHENBURG
Open Seminar: Gender Research under Threat
Where: Skanstorget 18, 411 23
When: March 3rd, 6-8pm
Event by: Institutionen För Sociologi Och Arbetsvetenskap
The organization 'Gender And Development In Practice' is organizing an open seminar on March 3rd on scientific research into gender. Lena Martinsson, professor of Gender Studies at the University of Gothenburg, will give a presentation on the topic along with other experts.
Nordhemsloppisen
Where: Nordhemsskolan
When: March 22nd, 10am-2.30pm
Event by: Nordhemsloppisen
The 'Nordhemsloppisen' is organized every year and is among the largest in Gothenburg. The market is largely organized by parents, and part of the proceeds go to school trips and music lessons.
HELSINGBORG
Breakfast and Ideas: Robots in business
Where: Mindpark, Bredgatan 11, 252 25
When: March 4th, 8.30-10am
Event by: VentureLab and Mindpark
Welcome to the world of robots! During this early morning event, Elena Sjödin of RobotMinds will speak about her goal to make robots more accessible and user-friendly. Participation is free and breakfast is included, but registration is required.
Little HIC: Parent & Baby Meet Up
Where: Dunkers Kulturhus, Kungsgatan 11, 252 21
When: March 12th, 10am
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
Helsingborg International Connections regularly organizes events for English-speaking people in the city. At this meetup, parents and their children are invited to Dunkers Kulturhus to play and drink coffee in a family-friendly environment. No registration is required.
International Coffee Morning
Where: Stadsbibliotek, Bollbrogatan 1, 252 25
Date and time: March 17th, 9-10.30am
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections and International School of Helsingborg PTA
The monthly coffee morning co-hosted by Helsingborg International Connections and the International School of Helsingborg PTA is an opportunity to meet new friends, find out more about Helsingborg and unwind in good company.
Volunteering in Helsingborg
Where: Drottninggatan 7A, 252 21
Date and time: March 26th, 5.30pm
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
Volunteering is a fulfilling way to integrate into society, make new friends and improve your Swedish. At this event, speakers from different organisations in Helsingborg will share insights into their work and let attendees know how to contribute time and skills.
Weekly drop-in sessions for international residents
Where: Drottninggatan 7A, 252 21/ Open Space Mindpark
Date and time: Tuesday mornings during term-time, 9am-12pm
Event by: Helsingborg International Connections
HIC Drop-in for Internationals is a weekly open session where you can come and ask any questions you may have about living, working and studying in Helsingborg.
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