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Two Weeks
The Grapevine picks the events, places and things to check out in the next two weeks.
August 9
Improv Iceland
Improv Iceland consists of Iceland’s funniest actors
and actresses, who come together for a night of
unscripted dialogues, spontaneous musicals and
improvised acts, making each and every show a
premiere AND a final performance. Previous events
have been extremely popular among Icelanders, with
weekly shows perpetually sold out.
Húrra, Naustin (D3) at 20:00. Admission: 2,000 ISK
August 3 & 10
Lunch Concert With Schola
Cantorum
Hallgrímskirkja’s Schola Cantorum Chamber Choir
brightens the city with its lunchtime summer
concerts. The repertoire includes Icelandic folk
songs as well as contemporary music, which all are
performed a capella.
Hallgrímskirkja (G6) at 12:00. Admission: 2,000 ISK
Until August 31
STEYPA Photography Exhibition
This exhibition on the Snæfellsnes peninsula
showcases nine photographers from around the
world, from Iceland to Germany to the USA. Each
photographer’s work illustrates their personal
relationship with Iceland.
Sjávarsafn in Ólafsvík. Admission: Free!
Until August 31
Silent Flashes
This travelling exhibition from the Icelandic
Emigration Centre in Hofsós features photos of the
westward migration of Icelanders to North America
between 1870 and 1914. These artifacts illustrate a
challenging but important moment in the country’s
history.
Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (C4). Admission: 1,500 ISK
Every Wednesday & Thursday
Summer Jazz and Bossanova
The summer house band at Bjórgarðurinn, called
“Sumar Gull” (yes, like the beer), is in full swing! Join
them every Wednesday and Thursday evening for the
best in jazz and bossanova music.
Bjórgarðurinn, Þórunnartún 1 (F8) at 20:00. Admission: Free!
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AUGUST
CONCERT
Oyama, Teitur
Magnússon &
Indriði
Coolboys And Heartthrobs
Húrra, Naustin (D3) at 20:00 | Admission: 2,000 ISK
For the perfect midweek event, turn up to
Húrra for a night of musical relaxation.
Oyama, who describe themselves as noisy
woozy, will be performing music from their
most recent album ‘Coolboy’, and the well-
groomed Teitur Magnússon will melt hearts
with soothing Indian-infused melodies
from his album ‘27’. To end the night, In-
driði, the punk rocker known for perform-
ing with Muck, will perform songs from his
newest solo album ‘Makril’.
HBG
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AUGUST
CONCERT
Kristín Þóra
Haraldsdóttir
A Symphony Of Sound And Space
Mengi, Óðinsgata 2 (F5) at 21:00 | Admission: 2,000 ISK
Kristín Þóra is a violist, composer/sound
artist and improviser based in Reykjavík
and Los Angeles. In her compositions,
she often experiments with sound, space,
bodies and movement. Previously she’s
composed pieces for the Iceland Symphony
Orchestra, Nordic Affect and others and
performed at festivals such as Dark Music
Days and Tectonics. She recently released
her guitar album ‘Solo Acoustics’. At this
concert she will be joined by singers Lovísa
Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir (Lay Low) & Tinna
Kristjánsdóttir. HBG