Reykjavík Grapevine - 20.05.2016, Qupperneq 31

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May 20 - June 2
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THE NEW
LEGEND
NEW VERSIONS OF THE
ICELANDIC HOT DOG
INGÓLFSTORG
Two Weeks
The Grapevine picks the events, places and things to check out in the next two weeks.
May 20
Drag-Súgur Queer Variety
Performance
Start your weekend off the only right way, with the
marvellous variety performance put on for you by the
city’s most flamboyant drag queens! The event hosts
talent from musicians, comedians, circus performers,
and more. Please come dressed to slay. Admission is
1,000 ISK.
Gaukurinn, Tryggvagata 22 at 21:00.
May 24
Swap Till You Drop Market
Do good for your wardrobe while doing good for the
planet at Loft’s summer clothing exchange. In fact, not
only will you be recycling your clothes, but unclaimed
clothes will be donated to the Red Cross! So come with
your unwanted clothes and leave with an outfit that
will have you feeling funky and fresh. Feel free to also
bring books to swap to liven up your summer reading
list.
Loft Hostel, Bankastræti 7a at 13:00
Each Tuesday
KEXJazz
Looking to jazz up the most boring part of the week?
Check out Kex Hostel’s weekly Tuesday jazz nights. Sit
back, relax, gaze out at the water, and enjoy some of
Iceland’s best jazz talents as they grace the Kex stage.
KEX Hostel, Skúlagata 28 at 20:30
May 24
Improv Iceland
Improv Iceland consists of Iceland’s funniest actors
and actresses, who come together twice a month for a
night of unscripted dialogues, spontaneous musicals
and improvised acts, making each and every show
a premiere AND a final performance. Admission is
2,000 ISK.
Húrra, Naustin, at 20:00.
June 1
Moses Hightower
Inject some smooth and soulful R&B into your work
week courtesy of Reykjavík band Moses Hightower.
Their 2012 album ‘Önnur Mósebók’ was chosen as
album of the year by Fréttablaðið, and they sound
just as good live as on their records. Make sure to buy
tickets before they sell out! Admission is 2,500 ISK.
Húrra, Naustin, at 20:00.
28
MAY
DISCUSSION
TEDxTalk Reykjavík
Talk The TEDx Talk
Asuturbær, Snorrabraut 37 | 7,500 ISK
This independently organized TED Talk
centers on the theme “local ideas on a global
stage.” A series of speakers—including a co-
median, cinematographer, cardiothoracic
surgeon, trans and queer activist, and the
first Icelandic explorer to ski solo from the
coast of Antarctica to the South Pole—will
give short talks exploring subjects related to
the event’s central theme. The speakers will
initiate discussion with audience members,
exploring how ideas developed in our local
environments can assist other populations
throughout the world. If you’re looking for
inspiration of any sort, this is the place to
be! KR
21
MAY
CONCERT
Itcom / Adore//repel /
Brött Brekka
Head-bangers Unite
Gaukurinn, Tryggvagata 22 (D5) | 1,000 ISK
From shoegaze, to punk, to alternative, get
ready for a night of rock as Icelandic bands
Itcom and Brött Brekka join British band
Adore//repel. This will be Adore//repel’s
third show in Reykjavik, following shows at
Húrra and Boston on the 19th and 20th, re-
spectively. Tonight’s a night of 90s-inspired
jams that will be sure to have your fingers
tapping and your head bopping for days. EP