Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.08.2013, Page 64

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
All Around Town
Ein Með Öllu Festival
August 1 - 4
Like the title suggests, Ein Með Öllu
(One With Everything), a family festival
with a little bit of everything. It even
has its own song!
Akureyri Backpackers
Vinyl Night
August 3, 21:00
Exclusively vinyl, all evening long. All
the genres you can (and can’t) think
of!
Akureyri Centre for Visual Arts
Akureyri Art Museum: Aðalheiður S.
Eysteinsdóttir - Fundamentals
June 22 - August 11
The culmination of an ongoing project
began in 2008, 'Fundamentals'
examines the importance of the
Icelandic sheep and agriculture. The
show willoccur simultaneously in
seven different galleries.
Deiglan: Á Mörkum Heimanna
August 11 - September 14
'On The Border Of Two Worlds' by
artist Frímann Kjerúlf.
Ketilhúsið: Stolnar fjaðrir
Opening on August 11
'Stolen Feathers' by artist Þórdís Alda
Sigurðardóttir.
Flóran
Næturbrölt
August 10, 14:00
'Night Stride' is put on by visual artist
Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir.
Græni Hatturin
Dúndurfréttir
August 2, 22:00
The self-proclaimed world’s best Pink
Floyd cover band, with a sprinkling of
Uriah Heep, Led Zeppelin and Deep
Purple.
Mannakorn
August 3, 23:00
Renowned legends of the Icelandic
pop scene, Mannakorn, salute
Akureyri. Mannakorn have been
playing since 1975, meaning most of
the festival attendees will be younger
than the band, but at least they should
know what they’re doing.
Hjálmar
August 4, 23:30
Pioneers of Icelandic reggae and
experts at getting people to shake
their bums and chill. This award-
winning bunch from Keflavík has
released several records, introducing
what they call the “New Wave of
Icelandic Reggae.”
Kaffi Ilmur
Visiting the Saddler
Every Tuesday until August 20, 21:30
Svava and Bjarni introduce the
audience to the history of Akureyri
and Icelandic culture through stories,
songs and samples of local delicacies.
Before the show starts, Kaffi Ilmur has
dinner on offer. Be sure to book seats
before showing up.
Listagilið
Píkublóm
August 3 - August 11
Artist Brynja Harðardóttir opens her
exhibition 'Píkublóm' (Vagina Flower),
a worship of femininity, life and
growth.
Akureyri Botanical Garden (Lys-
tigarður)
LYSTSEMDIR
June 28 - September 3
An eclecticwomen's photography club,
ÁLFkonur will take and exhibit photos
of everything that concerns them.
Vatnajökull National
Park
Ásbyrgi
Dettifoss Trail Run
August 10
A cross-country running competition
through the beautiful lava fields of
the North. With courses from 13 to
32.7km, it is sure to test everyone's
endurance. For more details and
registration, consult their webpage
www.english.jokulsarhlaup.is.
Dalvík
All around Dalvík
Big Fish Day Festival
August 9 - 11
The annual Fiskudagurinn Mikli (Big
Fish Day) is a celebration of sea
creatures. Games, activities and the
famous fish soup lure festival goers
from all over the country.
Byggðasafnið Hvoll á Dalvík
The North In The North
June 2 - March 1 2014
An exhibit of information and artifacts
from Greenland.
Hjalteryri
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
The Fixed & The Volatile
August 3 - 24
This audio-visual exhibition featuring
the experimental films of Scottish
artists Richard Ashrowan and Pat Law
and the artful sounds of Canadian Nick
Kuepfer, Icelandic Arna Valsdóttir,
Scottish Kristy Law and Factory
Experimental Music Manifest. Opens
August 3 at 15:00 with a live projection
performance at 17:00.
Sauðárkrókur
Loðskinn
Gæran Music Festival
August 15 - 17
Gæran music festival covers
everything from rap to folk. This year's
performers include Tilbury, Úlfur Úlfur,
Valdimar, XXX Rottweiler, Hundar,
Kontinuum, Hymnalaya and Jónas
Sigurðsson.
Siglufjörður
Herring Era Museum
Herring Adventure
August 1 - 5
The annual, fishy Sildarævintýrið
(Herring Adventure Festival), is a
family friendly festival that focuses
on the impacts of fishing industry.
Locals dress up, and the local Herring
Museum puts on special shows.
Bands Valdimar, Mannakorn and more
Tan The Lamb And Party On!
Gæran Music Festival, Loðskinn
August 15 - 17, 6,000 ISK
If the main stage of a music festival is located inside of a sheepskin
tannery, there must be something interesting to expect. Right? Yes! This
festival starts with a soloist night full of curious individuals performing
and will continue through the weekend with a great mix of new bands
and well known names. Stafrænn Hákon, Valdimar, Úlfur Úlfur, the Royal
Slaves and Steinsmiðjan, just to name a few. If you have any energy after
the Merchant’s weekend (fat chance), then give yourself that extra party
push to make the most of your summer. KN
O U T SI D E
REYKJAVÍK
Icelandic
Homemade
Traditional
Meat & Fish Soups
Seasonal Appetizers
Coffee, Tea & Drinks
Hot Chocolate &
Icelandic Pancakes
Bread, Cakes & More!

Summer hours:
Mon - Sat: 9 - 21
Sundays: 10 - 16

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