Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.08.2013, Qupperneq 70

13:00 – 15:00
BOOK OF SMILES
Celebrating the publishing of the Book of Smiles.
13:00 – 22:00
LOOKING FOR THE LOST SMILE
Find the hidden smiles around the library.
17:00 – 18:00
KEEP SMILING – OPEN MIC
Do you have a funny story or a joke to share?
17:30 – 19:00
SMILE FACTORY
Create a smile for all occasions.
REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY, TRYGGVAGATA 15
13:00 – 23:00
HIDDEN TREASURES
Discover old and new treasures.
FORTUNE PRINTING
Halla Óskarsdóttir exhibits coffee prints.
17:00 – 18:30
SONG BIRDS
Edgar Smári and Jana María sing Icelandic songs.

CAFE GÆS, TJARNARBÍÓ, TJARNARGATA 12
13:00 – 17:00
STREET FEST
Residents on Ránargata welcome you with warm waffles
and music.
RÁNARGATA 1 - 16
13:00 – 18:00
REYKJAVÍK MUNICIPAL ARCHIVE
A exhibition based on the theme: parents and children.
REYKJAVÍK MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES,
TRYGGVAGATA 15, 3D FLOOR
14:00 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 15:30
THEATRE GROUP LOTTA SINGS
A lively outdoor performance for the whole family with mu-
sic and many known characters.
GRJÓTATORG, VESTURGATA 5B
14:00 – 22:00
STRIKE THE IRON WHILE IT IS HOT
Blacksmiths light up and strike the iron.
CORNER OF VESTURGATA AND AÐALSTRÆTI 7
14:00 – 18:00
THE ACCESSIBLE ARTIC
Beautiful photos from the Canadian arctic.
EMBASSY OF CANADA, HALLVEIGARSTAÐIR, TÚNGATA 14
14:00 – 18:00
SILJA STRØM
Unique Faroese artist who displays a fairy-tale like universe
in her music.
14:30 – 15:00
STANLEY SAMUELSEN
Stanley Samuelsen is a rewarded, international fingerpick-
ing folk guitarist from the Faroe Islands.
16:00 – 17:00
SLÁIÐ RING
The Faroese dance group performs traditional steps while
singing the old Faroese sagas.
EMBASSY OF THE FAROE ISLANDS, TÚNGATA 14
14:00 – 16:00
MUCK AND FRIENDS
Rock band Muck provides a glimpse into the Icelandic al-
ternative scene.
AÐALSTRÆTI 7
IÐNÓ TEA ROOM
The Tea Society offers white, green, black and oolong tea.
IÐNÓ, 3D FLOOR, VONARSTRÆTI 3
HOT SALSA
Members of Salsa Iceland keep things hot and teach the
basics of Salsa dance.
LÆKJARTORG
OL D H A RB OUR (G A ML A H Ö F N I N )
11:00 – 23:00
THE OLD HARBOUR IN FÓKUS
Exhibition of photos from the Old Harbour by Fókus, an
amateur photography club.
OLD HARBOUR SOUVENIRS, GEIRSGATA 5C
11:00 – 20:00
RECYCLE
Art exhibition created from recycled things.
GÖMLU VERBÚÐIRNAR, GRANDAGARÐUR 45
12:00 – 21:00
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK
A short documentary from Vatnajökull National Park, the
largest National Park in Europe.
HOUSE 1, THE OLD HARBOUR VILLAGE, GEIRSGATA 7B
12:00 – 22:00
WINCH HOUSE
The winch house of the shipyard comes alive during a
sound installation by Finnbogi Pétursson.
SPILHÚSASTÍGUR BY HOTEL MARINA, MÝRARGATA 2
11:00 – 23:00
RAT MANICURE – SPATIAL ART
Exhibition of spatial artwork by Sockface.
12:00 – 22:00
COAST GUARD VESSEL ÓÐINN
Visit the Coast Guard vessel. Former shipmates
guide tours.
14:00 – 16:00
BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT
Come and built your own boat.
15:00 – 17:00
FISH TANK
Create your own fish tank.
17:00 – 18:00
ARE YOU A FISHERMAN?
Angling from the docks. Equipment available.
VÍKIN - MARITIME MUSEUM, GRANDAGARÐUR 8
13:00 – 24:00
LIVE MUSIC OUTSIDE ON THE PIER
13:00 Sláturfélagið – Heiða Dóra and Jói Ben Music
14:00 Haust (Band)
14:30 Robert the Roommate (Band)
15:30 Masters of Death (Band)
16:00 Le Ballet Barakan
16:30 Er ekki örugglega enginn í stuði? (Band)
17:00 Belly dance madness
18:00 Söngfjelagið Góðir grannar (Choir)
19:30 Er ekki örugglega enginn í stuði? (Band)
20:00 Four and a half (Band)
20:30 Treisí (Band)
21:00 Sunny Side Road (Band)
22:00 Famina Futura (Band)
22:55 Dancing on the docks with HR (Dance)
GRANDAGARÐUR 8
13:00 – 22:00
DISPLACEMENT – ROME / REYKJAVIK
An exhibition that consists of sculptures and photographs.
HARPA - FLÓI
13:30 – 16:30
MAXIMUS MUSICUS
Maximus Musicus entertains children with song and
dance.
HARPA - HÖRPUHORN
15:00 – 16:00
ICELANDIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – ELVES AND KNIGHTS
The Icelandic Symphony Orchestra performs a musical
adventure from the Faroe Islands, called Catch the Wind.
HARPA - ELDBORG
17:00 – 18:00
ICELANDIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – CLASSICAL FAVOURITES
Hour-long program of varied classical pieces performed by
the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra.
HARPA - ELDBORG
20:00 – 21:00
A NATION SINGS
The National Choir. Everyone who loves to sing is invited.
HARPA - ELDBORG
14:00 – 15:30
MESMERIZING INDIAN KATHAK DANCE
Stunning Kathak dancing with electrifying footwork, tech-
nical brilliance and effortless grace.
HARPA - SILFURBERG
18:30 – 19:30
HERE COMES BRODKA
Polish singer-songwriter Brodka plays music that com-
bines modern electro, alternative pop with folk elements.
HARPA - SILFURBERG
21:00 – 21:45
BYRTA
BYRTA is a pop duo from the Faroe Islands inspired by 80´s
music and Scandinavian pop.
HARPA - SILFURBERG
19:00 – 19:30
STANLEY SAMUELSEN
Stanley is a rewarded, international fingerpicking guitarist
from the Faroe Islands.
HARPA - NORÐURLJÓS
20:00 – 21:00
HOMECOMING
Canadian-Icelandic soprano singer Christine Antenbring
returns to her roots.
HARPA - NORÐURLJÓS
13:30 – 13:50 & 16:30 – 16:50
RAX
Short documentary of photographer Ragnar Axelsson
(RAX).
HARPA - KALDALÓN
17:00 – 17:45
DOUGHBOYS QUARTET
The Doughboys are Garðar Thór Cortes, Gissur Páll
Gissurarson, Bergþór Pálsson and Viðar Gunnarsson.
HARPA - KALDALÓN
18:00 and 19:00
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HEART
17 sonnets about philosophy.
HARPA - KALDALÓN
13:00 – 15:00
MAGIC SOUNDS
Flutes of the elves, horns of the trolls. Be a part of the ad-
venture and make your own instrument.
HARPA - VÍSA
13:00 – 15:30
VIRTUAL WHALE WATCHING
Imagine a whale watching tour and then bring to life.
HARPA - RÍMA
13:00 – 17:00
CAR SHOW – THE ICELANDIC CADILLAC CLUB
The Icelandic Cadillac club was founded in 2005.
HARPA SQUARE
14:00 – 17:00
STAGE EUROPE NETWORKS
Five promising bands from around Europe step on stage.
HARPA SQUARE
17:00 – 19:30
UNDERCURRENTS
Undercurrent is a concert series arranged by Harpa in co-
operation with 12 tónar.
HARPA SQUARE
BAKKASTÍGUR FESTIVAL
14:00 – 22:00
DOS SARDINAS
Dos Sardinas play a few songs.
15:45 – 15:05
SCOUT CHOIR
The Scout Choir sings a few songs.
17:15 – 17:35
ÍTRÍÓ Í RÍÓ
Members of ÍTríó í Ríó play a few songs.
18:00 – 18:20
BALDUR’S BAND
Baldur’s Band plays jazz.
18:45 – 19:00
DOS SARDINAS
Dos Sardinas close the festival.
THE CORNER OF BAKKASTÍGUR AND VESTURGATA
14:00 – 22:00
WHAT DID WE SHAVE WITH BEFORE?
Old razors of all kinds on display.
RAKARASTOFA RAGNARS OG HARÐAR, VESTURGATA 48
ART EXHIBITION
Artists Hildur Harðardóttir, Óskar A. Hilmarsson, Kjartan
Kjartansson and Davíð Örn Óskarsson exhibit.
KOTIÐ, THE CORNER OF BAKKASTÍGUR AND VESTURGATA
CANDLE LIGHTS
Candles in all shapes and sizes.
GEIRSGATA 5A
14:00 – 23:00
THE RAILWAY
The Railway is full of music and art.
HÓLMASLÓÐ 2
14:00 – 16:00
TANGO ACROSS TOWN
The Tango Society dances Tango across the city centre.
SLIPPBARINN, MÝRARGATA 2
14:00 – 19:00
STRANGE CREATURES – CLAY WORKSHOP
Open workshop in studio 31. Come by and create your
own strange creatures from clay.
STUDIO 31, GRANDAGARÐUR 31
16:00 – 17:00
BLUES AT CAFÉ HAITI
Þollý’s Blues Band plays Rhythm and Blues for guests of
Café Haití.
CAFÉ HAITI, GEIRSGATA 7B
17:00 – 21:20
WONDERFUL WORLD MUSIC
Steaming world music program.
VOLCANO HOUSE, TRYGGVAGATA 11
18:00 – 22:00
IIIF INTRODUCES SERIE N°1 REINDEER
Design team IIIF premiers a new line of clothing made from
reindeer products in cooperation with manufacturers from
East Iceland. Music by Good Moon Deer at 19:00.
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE, TRYGGVAGATA 8
20:00 – 23:00
VINNSLAN #6
Vinnslan is a melting pot for grass roots artists of all kinds.
FRIEND IN ICELAND, CAFÉ HAITÍ AND SEA BARON, GEIRS-
GATA 7. AND IN A WHALE WATCHING BOAT BY THE DOCK AT
GRANDAGARÐUR 8
K V O S IN
11:00 – 22:00
SWEEPSTAKES
Enter your phone number for the lucky draw.
KOGGA CERAMIC GALLERY & STUDIO, VESTURGATA 5
ORB COLLECTION – HEADING TO BRITAIN
Artist Ella Rósinkrans exhibits wall sculptures and fruit
bowls.
CENTER HOTEL PLAZA, AÐALSTRÆTI 4
11:00 – 20:00
FREESTYLE HULA HOOP
Hula-hoop competition at 14:00 and 16:00. Prizes for the
longest Hula dance.
KIRSUBERJATRÉÐ, VESTURGATA 4
12:00 – 17:00
CIRCUS ICELAND
The Circus Academy workshop and performances. Shows
start at 13.00, 14.30 and 16.00.
IÐNÓ, VONARSTRÆTI 3
12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH BEAT
Reykjavík Dance Festival invites you to a Lunch Beat in
Hafnarhús.
12:00 – 23:00
BLACK YOGA SCREAMING CHAMBER
Step into the box and scream. As long as you like.
16:00 – 20:00
THE SOUND OF A BUGLE IN A SHOEBOX: MAGNÚS
PÁLSSON - A PERFORMANCE RETROSPECTIVE 1980-2013
A guided tour around the exhibition.
16:00 – 20:00
HUGINN ÞÓR ARASON AND ANDREA MAACK – INTERVAL
A guided tour around the exhibition.
REYKJAVÍK ART MUSEUM – HAFNARHÚS, TRYGGVAGATA 17
13:00 – 22:00
A DATE WITH THE PAST
Get your photograph taken in vintage costumes from a
bygone era.
REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY,
TRYGGVAGATA 15, 6TH FLOOR
12:00 – 18:00
CHESS FESTIVAL
At the Philosophy Café people wrestle with the big questions.
IÐNÓ, 2ND FLOOR, VONARSTRÆTI 3
VISUAL ART MUSIC CHILDREN THEATER AND LITERATURE MISC
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