Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.01.2011, Blaðsíða 14

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.01.2011, Blaðsíða 14
An Appeal To Geekery Leikjavík Leikjavík is the “clever” name of a humble establishment tucked away between some apartments near the northern end of Barónsstígur. It actu- ally shares the space with an Indian- themed hobby store whose window dressings completely obscure the place from the street, making it a bit hard to find, but in any case, go there, find it, and donate. Leikjavík is, for lack of a better term, a board game parlour. They have plenty of their own games, including well-worn favourites (Scrabble, Chess, Pictionary) as well as newcomers that should and must be tried out (Blokus, Small World, Risk 2210 A.D.), but if that’s not enough, you can always bring your own. They also have snacks and soft drinks on hand, or again, you could just bring your own. It’s free, but you can donate as much as you want. And why am I telling you this? First of all, the board game industry has become insanely creative and innova- tive of late, and bears notice from even the most casual observer; go there to sample it. Second, geekdom is pretty much the height of fashion these days, and it doesn’t get any geekier than a board game, so at least do it for the street cred. Third, if you’re reading this, chances are you’re foreign, and for some bizarre reason, foreigners tend to congregate there. I don’t know why, but the ratio of foreigners-to-locals there always seems to be at about five to one. Subsequently, Icelanders will be forced to speak English and you might actually get to know some of them. And lastly: if they don’t get a shitload of business this month, they won’t be there anymore next month, as the city will cut off their funding. So at least try it. The worst that could happen? You get your ass handed to you at Catan by a scrawny 14-year-old in a bad shirt, but everyone needs that experience once in a while. DO IT. SE When: Tuesdays – Fridays from 19:00 to 23:00, Saturdays & Sundays from 15:00 to 23:00 Where: Barónsstígur 3, 101 Reykjavík Je Suis Un Cerf Cardiaque French Film Festival Háskólabíó, Hagatorg, 107 Reykjavík January 21-February 3 Háskólabíó’s annual winter tradition of showing us the latest of France and (French-speaking) Canada’s worthy contributions to cinema continues this month, with choice picks including a special showing of Godard’s ‘Á bout de souffle’ and ‘Les aventures extraordi- naires d’Adéle Blanc-Sec’, Luc Besson’s anticipated adaptation of Jacques Tardi’s gorgeous gothic-noir comic books. Be sure to check out much- lauded culture clash flicks ‘Welcome’ and ‘Ce Qu’il Faut Pour Vivre’, as well as actor-turned-director Guillame Canet’s latest offering, ‘Les Petits Mouchoirs’. SE 21-3 Jan -Feb 28 |FRI B5 22:00 DJ Simon Bakkus 23:00 DJ KGB Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music and sing-along night Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Faktóry 24:00 DJ Benson is Fantastic Esja 22:00 DJ Daddi and DJ Mastermix Gerðuberg 12:15 Classical music for lunch Hressó 22:30 Silfur followed by DJ Elli Prikið 21:00 DJ Addi Intro & Þórður nikka 29 |SAT B5 22:00 DJ Johann Valur Bakkus 23:00 DJ Öfull Boston 22:00 De La Rósa Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music and sing-along night Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Esja 22:00 DJ Daddi and DJ Mastermix Hressó 22:30 Mars followed by DJ Elli Kaffibarinn 22:00 DJ KGB Prikið 22:00 DJ Árni Kocoon Sódóma 22:00 Brian Viglione (The Dresden Dolls) and Vika Yermolyeva Trúnó 22:00 80's Night 30 |SUN Bakkus Whiskey Sunday: Wind down your weekend with discounts on whiskey and Guinness. Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Gerðuberg 13:15 Classical music for lunch Hressó 23:00 Dalton Prikið Hangover Movie Night: 'Judge Dredd.' Free popcorn 31 |MON Bakkus 21:00 Movie Night Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Prikið 21:00 The fortune teller followed by the house DJ. Redwine & cheese for 2 at 1000ISK 1 |TUE Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music & beer bingo Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music 2 |WED Bakkus 22:00 Steini & Frikki DJ set Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music and pop-quiz night Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Faktorý 20:00 Pub Quiz Kaffitár, Bankastræti 8 20:00 Tango Milango. 500ISK 3 |THU Bakkus 22:00 DJ Einar Sonic Den Danske Kro 22:00 Live music. Scandinavian night Dubliner 22:00 Live music English Pub 22:00 Live music Faktorý 21:00 Benny Crespo's Gang Háskólabíó 19:30 The Iceland Symphony Orchestra: War and Peace Thorvaldsen 22:00 Guest DJ. Mojito Thursday ONGOING Restaurant Reykjavík 20:00 Let's Talk Iceland: Comedy Show. 2200ISK. Everyday Iðnó Cellophane Comedy show 20:00 Sundays and Thursdays there are a lot of positive reviews about.. also try.... the best thai food year 2009 and 2010 authentic thai crusine served in elegant surroundings with spicy, very delicious and reasonable prices. o pe n h o u r s 18 .0 0 - 2 2. 0 0 e v ey d a y tel : 55-22-444, 692-0564 www.thaimatur.com GRÓFARHÚS 6th floor Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavik Opening hours: 12–19 mon–fri, 13–17 weekends www.photomuseum.is Reykjavik Museum of Photography 30th Anniversary 2011 Exhibitions all year round ADMISSION FREE Headbanging Over A Piano Vika Yermoleva & Brian Viglione Sódóma Reykjavík, Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík January 29, 22:00 Viktoriya ‘Vika’ Yermoleva is a 32-year old classically educated pianist who hails from Ukraine. She plays, for the most part, piano versions of contemporary metal songs, and by contemporary, we mean the kind-of-cheesy, wish-you-couldn’t-still-remember-all-the-words-to kind of teen anthems that were blasted out of car stereos everywhere in their time. We’re talking Metallica here. And Queen. And Motörhead. And yeah, Nirvana. We’re talking System Of A fucking Down. And Muse and Guns’N’Roses and Slayer. Oh boy, are we talking Slayer. To top it all off, she’s ac- companied by Dresden Dolls drummer Brian Viglione in all his hyperactive glory, so bring booze. And a towel. SE A R T GALLERIES & MUSEUMS IN JANUARY Cocktail pleasures and Visual stimulation How to use the listings: Venues are listed alphabetically by day. For complete listings and detailed information on venues visit www.grapevine.is OPENINGS ASÍ Art Museum January 15 Dual Opening: Installation by Ingibjörg Jónsdóttir Video art by Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir Both run until February 6 Bíó Paradís January 11, 21:00 Kinoklúbbur film society presents: Maya Deren on 16mm. 600 ISK Hafnarborg January 8 Dual opening: Fragments Of Nature: Eiríkur Smith's abstract paintings 1957-1963 Kjarvals: Stefán Jónsson's 3D reworkings of Jóhannes Kjarval's landscape paintings Both run until February 6 January 9, 15:00 Guided tour of exhibition 'Kjarvals' by artist Stefán Jónsson January 23, 14:00 Children's art workshop January 30, 15:00 Guided tour of exhibition 'Fragments Of Nature' by Ólöf K. Sigurðardóttir Garður, Sunnubraut 4, Reykjanes January 7, 13:00 Fresh Winds International Art Festival Runs until January 23 Kling & Bang January 15 Mundi-Morri-Ragnar Fjalar MoMS Penetration Installation Runs until February 13 The National Museum January 9 The Mývatn Photographer (Main Gal- lery & The Wall) Early 20th century photography by Bárður Sigurðsson (1872-1937) January 15 Carved Coffers (on the Third Floor). From the collections of the National Museum Runs until August 31 January 29 Repaired (in The Corner) Repaired objects from the collections of the National Museum Runs until June 30 The Living Art Museum January 7, 17:30 Ragnar Kjartansson and Ásmundur Ásmundsson's annual Christmas elves- happening January 8 From the on-going audio/video series 'VIDEORHIZOME' by Marcellvs L. Runs until February 6 January 15, 18:00 Marcus Steinweg talks: 'Obscurantism Of Facts' January 17, 18:00 Marcus Steinweg talks: 'On Philosophy & Art' January 20, 16:00 Marcus Steinweg talks: 'Between Form & Formlessness' ONGOING Artótek Exhibition of works by Hildur Mar- grétardóttir Runs until January 16 Gallery Kaolin Óráð/Delirium Ink drawings and prints by Þórður Grímsson Runs until January 17 Gerðuberg Dægradvöl (Pastimes) Ágúst Jónsson's abstract paintings on display Runs until January 9 Það Vex Eitt Blóm Fyrir Vestan (A Flower Grows In The West) Watercolours and other paintings by Svava Sigríður Gestsdóttir Runs until January 16 Hávamál Illustrations by Kristín Ragna Gunnars- dóttir from Þórarinn Eldjárn's retelling of Snorri Sturluson's book Runs until January 16 Ormurinn Ógnarlangi (The Fearfully Long Worm) Tales From Norse Mythology by Kristín Ragna Gunnarsdóttir Runs until March 13 The National Gallery of Iceland Karl Kvaran Retrospective Runs until February 13 Nútimalist Galeria Photography Exhibition by Valdís Thor Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn "I choose blossoming women..." Woman as Symbol in the Art of Ásmundur Sveinsson Sleep Light Lighting installation by Ráðhildur Ing- adóttir Thoughts In Forms Informative recreation of Ásmundur Jónsson's art studio Hafnarhús D18 Exhibits by Bjarni Massi Runs until January 9 Erró: Collage Power has a Fragrance Exhibitions by Gardar Eide Einarsson Runs until January 9 Kjarvalstaðir Kjarval: Key Works Runs until January 16 Exhibit of paintings by Jóhannes S. Kjarval Runs until January 23 New Acquisitions 2005-2010 Exhibition of some of the 800 new art acquisitions collected during the past five years Why Collect Artworks? Open workshop Runs until January 23 Reykjavík Museum Of Photography Sjónarhorn (Angles) Photographs by Wayne Gudmundson Runs until January 9 SÍM Húsið Paintings by Guðlaug Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir Runs until January 26 Spark Design Space Gjöf / Gift Runs until January 15 ART67 Laugavegur 67 | F6 Mon - Fri 12 - 18 / Sat 12 - 16 Artótek Tryggvagata 15 | D2 Mon 10–21, Tue–Thu 10–19, Fri 11–19, Sat and Sun 13–17 www.sim.is/Index/Islenska/Artotek ASÍ Art Museum Freyugata 41 | G4 Tue–Sun 13–17 Árbæjarsafn Kistuhylur 4 The Culture House Hverfisgata 15 | E4 Open daily 11–17 www.thjodmenning.is Dwarf Gallery Grundarstígur 21 | H6 Opening Hours: Fri and Sat 18–20 www.this.is/birta/dwarfgallery/dwarfgallery1.html The Einar Jónsson Eiriksgata | G4 Tue–Sun 14–17 www.skulptur.is Gallery Ágúst Baldursgata 12 | F4 Wed–Sat 12–17 www.galleriagust.is Gallery Fold Rauðarástígur 14-16 | G7 Mon–Fri 10–18 / Sat 11–16 / Sun 14–16 www.myndlist.is Gallery Kaolin Ingólfsstræti 8 | E3 Gallery Kling & Bang Hverfisgata 42 | E5 Thurs–Sun from 14–18 this.is/klingogbang/ Gerðuberg Cultural Centre Gerðuberg 3-5 Mon–Thu 11–17 / Wed 11–21 / Thu–Fri 11–17 / Sat–Sun 13–16 www.gerduberg.is Hitt Húsið – Gallery Tukt Pósthússtræti 3-5 | E3 www.hitthusid.is i8 Gallery Tryggvagata 16 | D2 Tue–Fri 11–17 / Sat 13–17 and by appointment. www.i8.is Living Art Museum Skúlagata 28 | F6 Wed, Fri–Sun 13–17 / Thu 13–22. www.nylo.is Hafnarborg Strandgötu 34, Hafnarfjörður Mokka Kaffi Skólavörðustíg 3A | F4 The National Gallery of Iceland Fríkirkjuvegur 7 | F3 Tue–Sun 11–17 www.listasafn.is The National Museum Suðurgata 41 | G1 Open daily 10–17 natmus.is The Nordic House Sturlugata 5 | H1 Tue–Sun 12–17 www.nordice.is/ Nútimalist Galleria Skólavörðustígur 3a | F4 Restaurant Reykjavík Vesturgata 2 | D2 Reykjavík 871+/-2 Aðalstræti 17 | D2 Open daily 10–17 Reykjavík Art Gallery Skúlagata 28 | F6 Tuesday through Sunday 14–18 Reykjavík Art Museum Open daily 10–16 www.listasafnreykjavikur.is Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum Sigtún Hafnarhús Tryggvagata 17 | D2 Kjarvalsstaðir Flókagata | I7 Reykjavík Maritime Museum Grandagarður 8 | C3 Reykjavík Museum of Photography Tryggvagata 16 | D2 Weekdays 12–19 / Sat–Sun 13–17 - www.ljos- myndasafnreykjavikur.is Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum Laugarnestangi 70 SÍM, The Association of Icelandic Artists Mon-Fri 10-16 Hafnarstræti 16 | D3 Spark, Design Space Klapparstíg 33 | E4 www.sparkdesignspace.com Art | Venue finder 29 Jan Open: Mondays-Saturdays 11:30-22:30 Sundays 16:00-22:00 Now offering catering service!

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