Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.08.2011, Qupperneq 63

13:20 - 13:30
China national aCrobat troupe
China National Acrobat Troupe performs in relation
to the grand opening of Harpa. Again at 3:40pm.
harpa - útisvið, austurbakki 2
13:30 - 16:00
25 years birthday Celebration of radio bylgjan
Radio Bylgjan celebrates its 25 years birthday with
a fantastic show on Ingólfstorg. Among entertainers
are Paul Oscar, Jón Jónsson & Friðrik Dór, Sveppi
& Villi, Steindi Jr., Á móti Sól and Hvanndalsbræður.
ingólfstorg
13:30 - 16:30

sungazing at austurvöllur
Seltjarnarnes Astronomy Club and the Astronomy
Web invite people to look at the sun.
austurvöllur
13:30 - 17:30
guided tour - the art of harpa
Guided tours of the art work in Harpa, Music and
Conference Centre. Starts 13:30, 15:30 and 16:30.
harpa, austurbakki 2
14:00 - 14:30
know your pearls
Short introduction on how to recognize real pearls
from fakes, and what decides the price.
laboutique.is, njálsgata 62
something the plaCe suggested
Can situations be manufactured and exhibited
through a window and still feel inviting? Dance per-
formed by Raven.
hemmi og valdi, klappparstígur
opening - the norden festival
A Nordic entertainment and music program kicks
off with Fanna Mannskor, a men's choir from Nor-
way.
norræna félagið, óðinsgata
14:00 - 15:00
guided tour - kjarvalsstaðir
Guided tour of the exhibition Jór! and the Colours of
the Icelandic Horse.
reykjavík art museum -kjarvalsstaðir, flókagata 5
amongst the ladies and tarts
Birna Þórðardóttir leads a walk through history.
Music by Magnús R. Einarsson. Translated into 5
languages.
skólavörðuholt - by the statue

14:00 - 15:30
your inner Child
Sóla the storyteller arrives in the storymobile to tell
stories for children of all ages. In Icelandic.
hallargarðurinn, fríkirkjuvegur 11
14:00 - 16:00
musiC, sCulpture and waffles
Waffles and coffee. Sculptures by Þorbjörg Pálsdót-
tir and live music.
ingólfsstræti 21 a
philosophy Café - the end of Culture
Where does culture begin? Where does it end? Can
we destroy it? Is there good and bad culture? In Ice-
landic.
iðnó, vonarstræti 3
haðarstígur - open invitation
Residents of Haðarstígur invite people over for cof-
fee, cake, song and joy.
haðarstígur
Coffee and waffles
Residents of Þingholt and Skólavörðuholt invite
people to their homes to enjoy waffles and coffee.
Adresses: Ingólfsstræti 21 a // Freyjugötu 28 // Þing-
holtsstræti 27,3h // Baldursgötu 1 // Grettisgata 34
// Óðinsgötu 8b // Bergþórugötu 20 // Grundarstíg
4, 2h // Spítalastígur 4, 3h // Mímisvegi 2 // Bal-
dursgata 9 //
Þingholt and skólavörðuholt area

let's hug
Free hugs for pedestrians on Laugavegur.
laugavegur 25
14:00 - 16:30
viking kids in reykjavík
How was life for kids during the Viking age? Guided
tour. In Icelandic.
landnámssýningin, aðalstræti 16
14:00 - 17:00
gallery tukt
Joint exhibition by artist Birna María Styff and Sigrún
Erna Sigurðardóttir at Gallery Tukt.
hitt húsið, pósthússtræti 3-5

Children's Craft workshop
A Nordic themed crafts workshop at the house of
the Norden Association.
norræna félagið, óðinsgata
performanCe art - hitt húsið
Lively performance art programme, courtesy of Hitt
Húsið Youth Centre.
hitt húsið, pósthússtræti 3-5
life in Clay and art - gallery dunga
Art, music and fashion at Gallery Dunga.
gallerí dunga old harbour, geirsgata 5
art workshop for kids
Workships for kids, fish and boats.
reykjavík maritime museum, grandagarður 8
drawing Competition for Children
Drawing Competition for Children. Silver jewelry for
the winning entry.
húnoghún, skólavörðustígur 17b
14:00 - 18:00
open house at the faroese Consulate
Faroese art, food and drink, literature and music at
the Faroese Consulate.
sendistova færeyja, austurstræti 12
japanese Culture on sCreen
Short videos introducing various Japanese topics.
Place: 5th floor screening room
reykjavík City library, tryggvagata 15
unnur's tea house
Qigong, tea and sortiments. Astrology readings for
guests.
njálsgata 33 a
japanese tea Corner
Presenter: Ms Etsuko Satake. Place: 2nd floor
reykjavík City library - tryggvagata 15
white signal
The band White Signal plays on the pier by the Rey-
kjavík Maritime Museum.
reykjavík maritime museum, grandagarður 8
14:00 - 20:00
the brighter side, with málfríður markan
Málfríður Markan exhibits choice photos from her
travels across the country.
bíó paradís, hverfisgata 54
14:00 - 22:00
open house - introduCtion, s78
The Gay and Lesbian Association, S78 introduces
its work. Live music and activities.
félagsmiðstöð samtakanna '78, laugavegi 3, 4.hæð
14:00 - 23:00
festisvall - design market
Design market, ReykVeek and others at Faktory.
faktorý bar, smiðjustíg 6
iðnó musiC feast
Tómas R. Tómasson's Latin Band, Varsjárbanda-
lagið, Glóðir Tríó and more perform in Iðnó.
iðnó, vonarstræti 3
14:30 - 16:30
hog Chapter iCeland Charity run
HOG Chapter Iceland offers a ride around the pond.
All proceeds donated to charity.
austurvöllur
14:30 - 17:00
Calligraphy - workshop
Only 6-10 participants each session. Workshops
start at 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm.
reykjavík City library, tryggvagata 15
15:00 - 15:30
misChief and mayhem
Storytime with children's radio show hosts Brynhil-
dur and Kristín.
national museum, suðurgötu 41

honorary sea fountain
Tourboat Magni creates a honorary sea fountain
north of Harpa.
harpa, austurbakki 2
15:00 - 16:30
workshop - mommy spider
A workshop for the whole family focused on themes
from the works of Louise Bourgeois.
national gallery of iCeland, fríkirkjuvegur 7
15:00 - 16:00
arChiteCture - hafnarhús
Architect Hugrún Þorsteinsdóttir offers a guided
tour of Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús.
reykjavík art museum - hafnarhús, tryggvagata 17
15:00 - 17:00
musiC and seafood
DILL retaurant offers grilled scallops while Eyland,
jazz band entertains.
norræna húsið, sturlugata 5

Children games Courtesy of seeds
The voluntary organization Seeds orchestrates
games for the children.
einar jónsson museum, freyjugata
15:00 - 17:30
do you want to danCe?
Open dance lessons: Bollywood, Afro, Belly danc-
ing, Zumba, Salsa, Balkan and more.
kramhúsið - danCe studio, skólavörðustíg 12
.
15:00 - 21:00
a Celebration of psalms
Various performances, including Psalms 2011 and
other works.
hallgrímskirkja, skólavörðuholt
15:00 - 23:00
kirsuberjatréð welComes guests
Kirsuberjatréð invites guests to enjoy music, art and
design.
kirsuberjatréð, vesturgötu 4
art opening - elinborg lützen
Art exhibition by Faroese artist Elinborg Lützen
(1919-1995) in Harpa Concert Hall.
harpa, austurbakki 2

musiC, art and fresh fish from tjöruhúsið
Bands Reykjavík! and Sudden Weather Change
open their rehearsal studio for a day of music,
art and fine food. Fresh fish meals courtesy of
Ísafjörður’s Tjöruhúsið.
járnbrautarstöðin (grandi), hólmaslóð 2
15:30 - 16:30
live musiC - tómas r. einarsson latin quartet
Tómas R. Einarsson's Latin Quartet plays live.
harpa, austurbakki 2
15:30 - 17:00
aCCordion danCe
The Reykjavík Accordion Society invites you to a
dance.
lækjargata
16:00 - 16:30
piano ConCert
Pianist Jón Sigurðsson play works by Bach, Mozart
and Liszt.
national museum, suðurgötu 41
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seattle in the City hall
In celebration of Reykjavik's and Seattle's 25 year
Sister City Anniversary the American Culture night
guests will be offered to experience a diverse cul-
tural program from Seattle. Among the artists is
the up and coming pop/rock band Tomten, native
Americans from the Quileute tribe will perform na-
tive dances and their unique music, Bob Culbert-
son, one of the most influential Chapman Stick
player of the world and the performers of Giraffe &
Staff puppet company. Guests will also be offered
a taste of Chateau Ste. Michelle wine and a warm
cup of Seattle's Best Coffee. Delta provides trans-
port for the American artists to Iceland.
City hall
Tomten Bob Culbertson
14:00 - 23:00