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Laugavegur 1 · Reykjavík
Hafnarstræti 1 - 3 · Reykjavík
Hafnarstræti 104 · Akureyri
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Exhibit
!!GENDER'S GAME!!
In case you've been living under a rock for the
past ten months, 2015 marks Iceland's 100th
anniversary of women's suffrage. At Reykja-
vík City Hall, there is a multi-artist, multi-media
exhibition focused on the ways feminism and
conceptions of gender have shaped content,
art, the artist, and vice versa. The exhibit has
awoken controversy from some City Council
people and guests, with reported instances of
sabotage, making it one you can’t afford to miss
(since it might be taken down at a moment’s
notice). Because even though it's 2015, discus-
sions and depictions of variable expressions
and experiences of gender—and also variations
on the word vagina—still (for some reason) get
people riled up. SLWF
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Genderplay
Reykjavík City Hall (E3) | Runs until Sept. 30 | Free!
Two Weeks
The Grapevine picks the events, places and what to experience in the next two weeks
1
October
Concert
Bang Gang Go BANG
To celebrate the release of his fourth album,
‘The Wolves Are Whispering’, local legend
Barði Jóhansson (as Bang Gang) is throwing a
grand concert/release party at Gamla Bíó. Ac-
tive since the late 90s, Bang Gang has received
oodles of praise in the international media, and
scored quite a few hits over the years. At the
show, Bang Gang will be joined by JB Dunckel
(from Air!), Daniel Hunt (of Ladytron!) and Jó-
fríður Ákadóttir, of Samaris, Pascal Pinon and
Gangly. Incidentally, the show will be opened
by Gangly, along with British band Is Tropical.
AJdR
Bang Gang Album Release Party
Gamla Bíó, Ingólfstræti 2a (E4) | 20:30 | 3,500 ISK
Open mic stand up comedy in English
Every Monday, a group of comedians get together
and perform a free comedy set in English for expats
and locals alike. At this point the group seems to
have gotten through their earlier teething issues, so
come prepared for a barrel of laughs. Admission is
always free.
Gaukurinn at 20:30
Every Monday
Northern Marginal Festival
This Finnish-themed micro festival is in three parts:
Mømø, Syndrome, and In The Icelandic Woods, and
takes place at the Reykjavík City Library, Gauku-
rinn, Hallgrímskirkja, and Húrra. All events related
to the festival are specifically marked NMF.
Runs until September 27
Jón Þór
Iceland's ultra-independent solo rocker, Jón Þór,
previously connected to indie rock greats Lada
Sport and Dynamo Fog, is playing a show at
Boston. He's responsible for super-catchy summer
hit "Stelpur", and will no doubt bring all of his
charm to this show.
Boston at 22:00
September 26
Icarus Fundraising gig
Hardcore punks Icarus have been soaring to some
great heights lately, touring through the States, and
are putting on a fundraising gig with grindcorers
Grit Teeth at Dillon. Expect angst, energy, and
mosh pits. Admission is 500 ISK.
Dillon at 22:00
September 26
Jófríður
One of Iceland's more prominent electronica
wünderkind, Jófríður Ákadóttir, is performing
solo at Húrra. She stepped onto the scene a few
years ago with Pascal Pinon and Samaris, and
stole hearts and minds at this year's ATP as JFDR.
Expect magic. Expect wonder. Expect to be awed.
Expect it to be crowded.
Húrra at 20:00
September 29
Agent Fresco Album Release Show
In case our info cover wasn't a big enough clue,
genre-defying rockers Agent Fresco are putting
on an album release show for their sophomore
album, 'Destrier'. Singer Arnór Dan has promised
a once-in-a-lifetime show, so be sure not to miss
it. There might still be one or two tickets left, the
going price is 3,500 ISK.
Harpa at 20:00
October 1