Reykjavík Grapevine - 09.04.2010, Side 29

The 2010 Experimental dance
Finals
School children compete in a dance competi-
tion with no predefined genre boundaries. The
teenagers themselves create their dance and
they are judged on originality and execution.
When: 19:30 – 22:00.
Where: Loftkastalinn, Seljavegi 2.
Entrance Fee: 500 ISK.

Kites and Birdhouses
Students from the Ingunnarskóli school in
Leirdalur show off their kites and birdhouses.
When: 10:30 – 13:00.
Where: Leirdalur, Grafarholt.

Music programme in
Guðríðarkirkju Church
10:30 Geislabaugur kindergarten kids sing dur-
ing Parents’ Morning
12:10 Children from various elementary schools
sing farewell to the winter by singing bird song
for concert guests.
When: 10:30 & 12:10.
Where: Guðríðarkirkja, Kirkjustétt 8.

ThE FiRST day oF
SuMMER apRil 22nd

neighbourhood Festivities
A varied program for the whole family in neigh-
borhoods around the city, including a parade,
music and games such as fireball, soccer, cat
and mouse.
When: All day.
Where: Reykjavík neighbourhoods.

Summer Celebration
In celebration of the first day of summer, kids
are invited to participate in a varied pro-
gramme at the National Museum
13:00 –15:00 Art studio for kids of all ages
13:00 – 16:00 Games from past ages
15:00 Möguleikhúsið theater performs ”Landið
vifra” for kids.
When: 13:00 – 16:00.
Where: National Museum, Suðurgata 41.

Ship ahoy at the Maritime Mu-
seum
Old fishermen games, Children’s play cor-
ner, boat building workshop and sea clothing
where kids aged 7-12 experience wearing the
gear seamen used to don in times of yore.
Children invited aboard Coast
Guard Vessel Óðinn
Children play orienteering games to get famil-
iar with coast guard vessel Óðinn
When: April 22, 13:00 – 16:00
Where: Aboard Óðinn, Maritime Museum,
Grandagarður 8.
Entrance Fee: 700 ISK for adults, free for chil-
dren under the age of 16.

Come and play old Games
Reykjavík museum invites kids and adults to
participate in exciting games played in Reyk-
javík in bygone times
When: 13:00 -17:00.
Where: Hallargarður garden, Fríkirkjuvegur 11.

Come and play
Exhibition on children's toys.
When: 13:00 -17:00.
Where: Reykjavík City Museum, Kistuhyl 4.

First day of Summer at the City
library
Wolf Erlbruch Exhibit Opening.
The show, put on with the Goethe association,
features drawings by Wolf Erlbruch.

Children’s Book award
The best original children’s book will be award-
ed, as well as the best Icelandic translation of a
children’s book. The winning books are chosen
by kids aged 6-12.

Skrípó 2010
The Reykjavík City Library and the Reykjavik
Art School threw a comic strip contest this
spring. The entries on exhibit at Reykjavik
Square, awards to the best one.

Writing and art Workshop for
Children and adults
When: 14:00 – 17:00.
Where: Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagötu 15.

hansel and Gretel
Hólmfríður Jóhannesdóttir and Kristín R. Sig-
urðardóttir perform children’s opera Hansel
and Gretel opera with Julian M. Hewlett on
piano. By Engelbert Humperdink.
When: 14:00.
Where: Neskirkja Church, Hagatorg.

Exhibit Children’s Books art
Work by 20 students from Danish art school
Ole Wich. Open until the 29th of April.
When: 12:00 – 17:00.
Where: The Nordic House, Sturlugötu 5.
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum on
First day of Summer
A fun questionnaire and a orienteering race for
the whole family.
Where: Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum,
Laugarnestangi 70.
When: 14:00 -17:00
FRiday apRil 23Rd

The 5th international Children’s
Books Festival
This year's theme is children’s book art. Lo-
cal and foreign authors explain their work and
there will also be a special programme for chil-
dren.
When: 13:00 – 15:30.
Where: The Nordic House.

Curious Birds
Students from Sæmundarskóli school exhibit
their work at Sæmundarsel near Reynisvatn,
including performing songs from Dimmalimm,
showing their curious bird art and reciting po-
etry about birds.
When: 12:30 – 14.00.
Where: Sæmundarsel by Reynisvatn.

outdoor art
Outdoor art work revealed in Gufunesbær
town.
When: 15:30 – 16:30
Where: Gufunesbær, Gufunesvegi

Groups of Five Fingers
Piano students of Allegro Suzuki Music School
perform on five grand pianos and five pianos.
When: 17:00.
Where: Tónastöðin, Skipholti50 d.

SaTuRday apRil 24Th

open house at iceland’s dance
School - lÍ
Everyone is welcome to watch dance classes
and students from the ages of 9 - 16 can par-
ticipate in dance workshops . Students study
everything from classical dance and ballet to
modern dance.
Where: Listdansskóli Íslands, Engjateigi 1.
When: 10:00 – 13:30 & 14:00 – 15:15.

Kids Music, BaRa plaTa
Ísgerður Elfa performs a record release show for
her brand new children's record, BARA PLATA.
When: 14:00.
Where: Fríkirkjan Church, Fríkirkjuvegi.
international Children’s day
The International Children’s Day features ex-
tensive workshop programmes for children
and teenagers to introduce to them the diverse
cultures of the world. A day filled with fun for
everyone. Learn the Japanese art of Origami,
make native American Geronimo or learn how
to dance break and hip hop.
When: 13:00 –17:00.
When: Gerðuberg, Gerðubergi 3-5.
original and intriguing
Concert performed by students from
the Allegro Suzuki Music School.
When: 13:30.
Where: Tranavogur 5, second floor.

Children's Fun at Mt. Esja
The Icelandic Travel Association invites kids
and their families on a hike in mountain Esja.
Orienteering, outdoor theatre and hot choco-
late. Bus transportation will be provided.
Where: Bus departs from the Icelandic Travel
Association, Mörkinni 6 at 13:15.
When: 13:15 – 16:00.

Brass band Concert for Kids
The Workers’ Brass Ensemble’s annual concert
for kids. Presented by actor Felix Bergsson.
When: 14:00.
Where: Icelandic Opera House, Ingólfsstræti
2a.

The North Pole -
Cultural and Arts Centre
The inventor
A dance performance for the whole family at
The North Pole – Cultural and Arts Centre.
When: 15:00 & 16:30
Fun at the labyrinth house
The Labyrinth House presents a programme
of theatre, concerts, art exhibits, games and
more. Kids find their way through the labyrinth
and participate in the various activities along
the way.
When: 14:00 & 17:15.
Where: The North Pole – Cultural and Arts
Centre, Bygggarðar 5, Seltjarnarnes.

Sunday apRil 25Th

Concert from the Book of Ballads
The Children’s Festival throws a closing con-
cert for the entire family with songs from the
Book of Ballads.
When: 14:00.
Where: Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park.
Fun at the labyrinth house
The Labyrinth House presents a programme of
theatre, concerts, art exhibits, games and more.
Kids find their way through the labyrinth and par-
ticipate in the various activities along the way.
When: 13:00 & 15:00.
Where: The North Pole – Cultural and Arts
Centre, Bygggarðar 5, Seltjarnarnes.

Guided Children’s Tour of the na-
tional Museum – in EnGliSh
Art from the Reykjavik Art School on display
in the square.
When: 14:00 – 16:00.
Where: National Museum, Suðurgata 41.

Watercolour and postcard Work-
shop
Kids aged 7 - 12 paint their own postcards and
send them to children in the Faroe Islands. The
workshop is part of a Faroe Islands culture pro-
gramme at Kjarvalsstaðir
When: 14:00 – 17:00.
Where: Reykjavík Art Museum, Kjarvalsstaðir,
Flókagata 5.

Faroese Culture Festival
Faroese artists, Faroese food
and Faroese folk dance.
When: 14:00 – 18:00.
Where: Reykjavík Art
Museum, Kjarvalsstaðir,
Flókagata 5.
Reykjavík big band
Marathon
Where: Reykjavík City Hall.
When: 13:00 - 18:00.
www.barnamenningarhatid.is
Please notice this is not the complete
programme. Further information at the
Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2.