Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.02.2016, Blaðsíða 23

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Four Weeks
The Grapevine picks the events, places and things to check out in the next four weeks.
Stand-up comedy in English
Every Monday, a group of comedians called the
GoldenGang get together and perform a free
comedy set in English for expats and locals alike.
Then on Wednesdays there are improv nights, and
a story night at the end of the month—admission to
which is 1,000 ISK.
Gaukurinn at 20:30
Every Monday and Wednesday
Throwdown III
This is the third and final hip-hop Throwdown
event, wherein eleven acts rap in Spanish, Icelandic
& English. Admission is free!
Gaukurinn at 20:30
February 5
Reykjavíkurdætur
Iceland's 21-member hip-hop fem cee collective
takes the night back, rapping about female
empowerment and sexual politics. 1,500 ISK entry.
Gaukurinn at 22:00
February 12
Iceland may still be frozen, but the days are
getting longer, and the time of the annual
celebration of the rising sun is upon us. The
Winter Light Festival programme aims to reflect
the intersection of Reykjavík’s art, history and
culture accordingly, with something on offer for
everyone.
On Friday is Museum Night, where local
venues put on a wide range of events and artist
talks, including many new exhibition openings,
a Star Wars showcase, and a treasure hunt.
Museums remain open for free until midnight,
and special buses ferry people between loca-
tions (also for free). Some of the participating
museums include:
• ASÍ Art Gallery
• Árbær open air museum
• The Einar Jonsson Museum
• Gallery Tukt
• Gerðarsafn
• Museum of Design and Applied art
• National Museum of Iceland
• National Archives of Iceland
• National Gallery of Iceland
• Reykjavík City museum
• Reykjavík Maritime Museum
• The Reykjavík Museum of Photography
Saturday night is Pool Night, which sees
pools remain open until midnight, again with
free admission. There are all sorts of spectacu-
lar events taking place at the pools, including
live concerts, poetry readings, and installations.
On Sunday there is a Snow Celebration
out in Bláfjöll from 12:00-17:00.
A bus schedule and detailed festival pro-
gramme can be found on winterlightsfestival.is.
- HREFNA BJÖRG GYLFADÓTTIR
Winter Lights Festival
Capital area | Free!
Singapore Sling
Iceland's premiere neo-psychedelia rockers
are fresh off of the release of 'Psych Fuck' and
absolutely not to be missed. Admission: 2,000 ISK
Húrra at 21:00
February 26
Milkywhale & Auður
Milkywhale is the most dance-inducing live band
in Iceland, and Auður really gets what R&B is all
about: sexiness! 2,000 ISK entry.
Húrra at 22:00
February 13
Anti-Valentines Speed HATING
Not looking for a lover, but want to meet cool
peeps? Come down to a speed hating session,
hosted by Australian comedian Jonathan Duffy,
where you can make new friends, not spouses.
Admission is free, because being single is cheap.
Gaukurinn at 21:00
February 14
Annual Beer Festival
Local breweries like Kaldi, Ölvisholt and Einstök
present their most exciting beers to connoiseuers.
They are joined by international outfits like
Alefarm Brewing, Mikkeller, To Øl. On the 27th,
the festivities take place at Fiskislóð 27.
KEX Hostel at 17:00
February 24-27