Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Page 49

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Page 49
F E S T I VA L S FAIRS AND FIESTAS 10-13 July Squares Beware Eistnaflug Music Festival A festival filled with headlining heavy rock and metal bands, it is the ideal place to get truly shitfaced in July. Set in scenic Neskaupsstaður, Eastfjords, it may be tricky getting to the town, but once there you don’t ever want to leave. Expect any band worth its chops to be there, on pain of forever being branded soft and mainstream. Skálmöld, Dimma, Sólstafir, and others will be there, as well as a few niche and fringe bands. Another festival, 'Natas á Neskavpsstað: Enter The Mayhemisphere' is happening alongside Eistnaflug, featuring art inspired by heavy metal, a sort of vi- sual representation of the music being played. Bring a tent, bring a friend, and bring your own booze – the alcohol store famously gets bled dry every year. If you aren’t coming after reading this blurb, there truly is no hope left for you. TGB Neskaupsstadur, Eastfjords | 5,000 - 11,000 ISK Menningarnótt August 24 A culture night where people are encouraged to walk through downtown Reykjavík, Menningarnótt features a variety of activities and events. Last year we even had Russell Crowe play a set. www.menningarnott.is Tango Festival August 29-September 1 Features international dance teachers, workshops, Tango bands, DJs, and Tango shows. www.tango.is LÓKAL Date TBC in August International professional theater festival. It focuses on new productions and original theatre. www.lokal.is Reykjavík Dance Festival Date TBC in August A dance festival celebrating a plethora of different styles and hosting multiple workshops. The organisers were so determined to get people into dance they didn't charge an admission fee last year. Let’s hope they do the same in 2013. SEPTEMBER The Reykjavik International Liter- ary Festival September 11-15 The Literary festival is held bi- annually and takes place at the Nordic house and Iðnó Theatre. Réttir (Sheep and Horse Roundup) Early to mid-September A chance to watch some Icelandic sheep herding as the holiday season comes to an end. Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) September 26-October 6 Annual international film festival with screenings all over town. For schedule go to: www.riff.is Natas á Neskavpstað - Enter The Mayhemisphere July 10-13 Annual art show in collaboration with Eistnaflug metal festival that goes on at the same time. The show features artists inspired by heavy metal and takes place in an abandoned steel factory in Neskaupsstaður at the same time as Eistnaflug. Ingólfshátíð July 13-14 Reykjavík Viking society Einherjar puts on their very first festival in Hljómskálagarður, and it looks to be very ambitious. They have international guests from Norway and England, mock fights, and horse rides through the park. Rey Cup July 24-28 Reykjavík International Football Festival for boys and girls U13-U16. Annual tournament held since 2002 at the Laugadalur Sport Centre in Reykjavík. Information for participation and matches can be found at: www.reycup.is AUGUST Þjóðhátíð í Eyjum August 2-4 The last weekend of July or on the first weekend of August, Icelanders have their annual shopkeeper's holiday, named Verslunarmannahelgi. All over the country they celebrate numerous parties and festivals. The biggest and best known is Þjóðhátíð í Eyjum, located on the Westman Islands, an island outside the mainland which attracts around 14,000 people each year. For band schedules and prices check out their homepage: www.dalurinn.is Innipúkinn Festival August 2-4 Don’t feel like going to the Westman Islands, but want to have a good time? Check out Reykjavík’s Innipúkinn, where you can hang out with all the other cool cats that didn’t want to wake up with vomit in their tent. Mýraboltinn August 3-5 The European championship in Swamp soccer will take place in beautiful surroundings in Isafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords. For registration and participation check out their homepage: www.myrarbolti.com/english Icelandic Chamber Music Festival August 7-17 The festival offers music courses for people of a wide range of age as well as an exciting concert series. The aim of the festival is for young musicians to get to know each other, participate in chamber music and to get a chance to perform, irrespective of where they live or study. www.musicfest.is Reykjavík Gay Pride August 10 Organized by the gay community of Reykjavík, the festival is a family friendly affair celebrating diversity. Expect to see a lot of big names from the community, as well as famous supporters such as the Reykjavík City mayor Jón Gnarr. There will be several events during the week of the August 6-11, but the Gay Pride march that goes down Laugavegur will happen on the Saturday. www.gaypride.is Reykjavík Jazz Festival August 15-22 The flagship for Jazz in Iceland, the annual festival showcases local talent and attracts international stars. www.reykjavikjazz.is Reykjavík Marathon August 24 Featuring a full and half marathon, as well as team competitions and a “fun run.” The Reykjavík Marathon is a great event to watch if you enjoy seeing exhausted people push themselves to get over the finishing line. www.marathon.is Do it ! Whale Watching & Puffin Tours from Reykjavík 1½ hour Departure times in: June - July - August 06.00 - 08.00 - 10.00 - 14.00 Sími/Tel. 861 3840 We are located in the whale watch- ing area at Reykjavík Old Harbour. THE HOUSE AT EYRARBAKKI Opening hours: May 15th - September 15th daily 11.00-18.00 or by an agreement Tel: +354 483 1504 & +354 483 1082 | husid@husid.com | www.husid.com Árnessýsla folk museum is located in Húsið, the House, historical home of the Danish merchants built in 1765. Húsið is one of the oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful monument of Eyrarbakki´s time as the biggest trading place on the south coast. Today one can enjoy exhibitions about the story and culture of the region, famous piano, shawl made out of human hair and the kings pot, are among items. Húsið prides itself with warm and homelike atmosphere. The House at Eyrarbakki

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