Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.07.2016, Page 43

Concerts43The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 11 — 2016
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late night dining
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radio show Straumur (as well as the
column right here at Grapevine!), Óli
Dóri knows the tunes that get people
dancing.
21:00 Húrra
Concerts:
Pearls of Icelandic Song
17:00 Harpa
Organist Mattias Wager (SWE)
12:00 Hallgrímskirkja
Flute Show
21:00 Mengi
Trató
21:00 Café Rosenberg
Pride Celebration Party
20:00 Gaukurinn
Pride Parade Party
20:00 Kiki Queer Bar
DJs:
21:00 DJ Halli E Lebowski Bar
22:00 DJ EInar Sonic Bravó
22:00 DJ André Ramirez Austur
22:00 Sir Danselot Slippbarinn
Sunday August 7
Today's highlight:
DJ Psychotic Simon Vinyl Sunday
What better way to wind down than
with a smooth DJ set by a dude called
'Psychotic Simon.' It might sound
scary, but it's the perfect end to a wild
weekend.
22:00 Bravó
Concerts:
Summer Opera Gala
16:00 Harpa
Open Mic night
21:00 Húrra
Organist Mattias Wager (SWE)
17:00 Hallgrímskirkja
SunnuDjass / Sunday Jazz
20:00 Bryggjan Brugghús
Picnic Concert - Markús and The
Diversion Session
15:00 Nordic House
Hljómsveitin Eva
21:00 Kiki Queer Bar
Arctic Classics
Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir & Jóhannes Andreasen
August 4, 20:30 at Nordic House, Sturlugata 5 (H2). Admission: 2,500 ISK
Every Thursday throughout the summer, the Nordic House care-
fully curates the best of the best the northern nations have to
offer with their Arctic Concerts series. In this week’s concert,
prepare to be carried away on the sweet, sweet notes of Icelan-
dic soprano Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir and Faroese pianist Jóhannes
Andreasen. From Atli Heimir Sveinsson to Evard Grieg, compos-
ers from Iceland and abroad will be on display. This is the perfect
way to cap off a day of sightseeing in the city or of travelling the
countryside. IW
YOU HAVE TO
“The Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll is as
eccentric in its telling as the tale it celebrates.”
David Fricke, Rolling Stone.
Visit our largest music museum
and browse through the timeline
of Icelandic pop and rock music
with the Rock ‘n’ Roll app, spend
time in our soundlab, cinema,
karaoke booth, gift store, exhi-
bitions or simply grab a cup of
coffee at our café (free wifi!)
Located in Keflavík only
5 minutes away from
Keflavík International Airport
Open daily from 11am – 6pm

For more go to rokksafn.is The Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The VARy Best
VAR
August 3 20:00 at Loft Hostel, Bankastræti 7 (E4). Admission: Free
Since beginning their journey in 2014, VAR have already re-
leased three albums, , described by the band members with
hashtags like #alternative #dreampop #indie #postpop
#postrock #shoegaze and #synthpop. By the way, dear VAR,
did you know that you have a namesake in Czech Republic? A
heavy metal band called V.A.R., which is short for “Vratislav-
ice Alcoholic Roar.” Fun fact to know! GR