INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 22

HI EVERYBODY!

Outdoor Activity Centre at Sørenga now open The Norwegian Trekking Association’s new recreation centre is located just ten minutes’ walk from Oslo Central Station. Friluftshuset, as it is called, is designed to be an inspiration and a meeting place for everyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors in and around Oslo, and offers kayaking classes, a bouldering room, and inspiration evenings with lectures and films. From the summer of 2017 they will also be offering kayak rental at Sørenga. Photo: facebook.com

INN WELCOME TO NORWAY SEMINAR

New in Norway and curious about the country and its people? Sign up here for our popular «Welcome to Norway» Seminar, a one-day practical introduction to living and working in Norway and Oslo. The next seminar will take place on June 15. This will be the last opportunity to attend the seminar before the summer holidays. Remember to register!

INN EVENTS

A Day at the Farm, June 5 Join us for a relaxing day at Sæteren Gård, a great place for the entire family to spend some leisure time enjoying the warm spring sun. Click here for more information and registration. OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS

Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to this event:

Global Economic Outlook, June 8 Want an insightful update of the Norwegian and international economy? Enjoy a free breakfast presentation in Danske Bank’s offices in Aker Brygge. Head of Credit Business Banking at Danske Bank, Audun Iversen, will present the latest news and trends in the Norwegian and international economy. We will serve coffee and a light breakfast from 8.30 am. Welcome! Click here for more information and registration.

MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Oslo Microbrew Fest, Grünerløkka Brygghus, June 3 – 4 from 15.00 – 22.00 Grünerløkka Brygghus presents the first Oslo Mikrobryggfest, a festival dedicated to locally made, handcrafted beer. Some of Oslo’s finest craft breweries will pouring the good stuff, along with good food and funky tunes. Attending Breweries: Grünerløkka Brygghus, Amundsen Bryggeri, Schouskjellern Mikrobryggeri, Little Brother Brewing Company, Dronebrygg, St. Hallvards Bryggeri, Oslo Mikrobryggeri, Cervisiam, Oslo Brewing Co., Crow Bryggeri (TBD) Click here for more information. Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 30 B

How to get there: Bus 30 to Birkelunden Photo: brygghus.no

Antique Car Show, Youngstorget, June 3 from 09.00 – 12-30, June 4 from 10.00 – 16.00 Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4, the Oslo’s Fire Museum will hold a veteran car show in celebration of Grønland Fire Station’s 100th anniversary, Oslo Fire Museum’s 30th anniversary, and the Oslo’s Ambulance Service 100th anniversary. June 3: 50 veteran fire engines from all over Norway will gather at Youngstorget from 09.00 - 12.30. June 4: Cars will gather at Youngstorget at 10.00, and drive in a parade to Oslo City Hall. Oslo’s Ambulance Service will be present at the City Hall Square with both veteran and new ambulances, and will be demonstrating rescue operations. Photo: visitoslo.com

Musikkfest Oslo, June 4 from 12.00 Free music festival on the first Saturday in June, when summer is welcomed with almost 40 outdoor stages, hundreds of artists and a seething atmosphere all over town. National Music Day is an annual celebration of music, with bands and artists playing in parks and streets, places and squares, from the centre of Oslo up to Grünerløkka. All sorts of genres are represented, from rock, country and pop via electronica and jazz to world music, choirs and Norwegian folk music.

Photo: musikkfest.no Click here for more information (in Norwegian). CONCERTS

Chris Brown, Oslo Spektrum, June 3 at 19.30 Chris Brown is embarking on a tour of Europe, and comes to pay his Oslo fans a visit on June 3. The “One Hell of a Nite” tour starts in Germany and will stop in 15 European cities. Chris Brown, a household name by now, has had a successful career with hits like “Loyal”, “Look at Me Now”, and “With You”. His latest album “Royalty” gave him his sixth number 1 on the Billboard R&B/hip-hop list. Click here for tickets. Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget Photo: billettservice.no

Leprous, Rockefeller, June 4 at 20.00 Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal band with four album releases to their name, of which the latest was nominated for the Spellemann award. The concert at Rockefeller on Saturday will be one-of-a-kind, as the band will be recording a live album. Expect a show filled with special effects, and guest artists on stage. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets. Address: Mariboes gate 2B

Photo: rockefeller.no How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54 or trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata

Mesterverkserien, Kampen Kirke, June 5 at 19.30 Concert series with internationally renowned pianist Svein Amund Skara performing masterpieces in classical music. Skara will perform works by Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt and Chopin. Click here for tickets. Address: Bøgata 1 How to get there: Bus 60 to Kampen kirke Photo: skara.ch

The Soloists Summer Concert, Universitetets Aula, June 4 at 20.00 The Soloists will perform highlights from their opera and musical performances with John Lidal and Reza Aghamir on the piano. They have all sung leading roles in operas such as Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana, The Marriage of Figaro, La Traviata, La Bohème, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, The Flying Dutchman, West Side Story and Jesus Christ Superstar. Click here for tickets. Address: Karl Johans gate 47 How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre Photo: ticketco.no

THEATRE & SHOW

Trevor Noah: extra show, Folketeateret, June 2 at 22.00 Trevor Noah from South Africa is best known for inheriting The Daily Show from Jon Stewart. But before he arrived up there he was known as one of the top comedians from South Africa, and he continues to tour around the world with his comedy shows. Click here for more information and tickets. Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11

How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Schous plass Photo: parkteatret.no Stand-up Comedy, The Star Pub, June 4 at 20.30 The Oslo Comedy Club returns to The Star Pub at Lille Grensen for its annual “Norwegian Comedian of the Year - In English!” competition. Every year a load of great Norwegian comedians are invited to perform short in English - with hilarious results! Don’t miss this great fun show! The Oslo Comedy Club was started by comedians Paul B. Edwards and Simon Emanuel, who began performing comedy in Oslo in early 2012 after spending years on the UK comedy circuit and performing internationally on three different continents. Nik Coppin will be headlining the show on Saturday. This truly international artist spends months every year playing at festivals all over the world, spending the rest of his time wowing audiences on the UK comedy circuit and all over Europe. He will be joined by Ignacio Lopez, the only half Welsh, half Spanish comedian in the world. Doors open at 19.30 and the show will start at 20.30. Click here for more information. Address: Lille Grensen 7

Photo: thestar.no How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget

FAMILY & CHILDREN

Bogstad Day, Bogstad Gård, June 5 from 11.00 – 16.00 Family activity day at Bogstad Manor with games, entertainment, guided tours (in Norwegian), petting zoo, horse and carriage rides and more. The café and gift shop will be open. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Sørkedalen 826 How to get there: Metro line 5 to Røa + bus 41 to Bogstad Gård Photo: bogstad.no

Havnelangs, June 5 from 12.00 – 16.00 Oslo Havn (Oslo Harbour) invites you to discover everything that Oslo’s harbour areas have to offer. Several different stations between Filipstad (west) and Ormsund (southeast), will offer fun activities and interesting information. These will include pirate shows, coffee tasting, fishing competitions, truck-driving, open ships, and much more! The event is free of charge. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Photo: oslohavn.no

SPORT

Norway – Austria, Ullevaal Stadion, June 2 at 18.00 Norway’s women’s national football team faces Austria in a European championship qualifying match. Click here for tickets. Address: Sognsveien 75 A How to get there: Metro lines 4/5 to Ullevål stadion Photo: ullevaal-stadion.no Håndballfest, Oslo Spektrum, June 4 from 17.00 Two in one! The men’s national handball team will plays a friendly match against Belarus at 17.00. The women’s national team will play a European qualifying match against Lithuania at 19.30. Click here for tickets. Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/ Jernbanetorget Photo: oslospektrum.no

Oslo Skishow, Holmenkollen Nasjonalanlegg, June 4 at 18.00 Roller ski event around Holmenkollen National Ski Arena featuring Norway’s top cross-country skiing stars. Medal ceremonies will be held right after the finals. All proceeds from the event go to “Redd Barna” (free admission for the public). Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Kongeveien 5 How to get there: Metro line 1 to Holmenkollen Photo: osloskishow.skifest.no

EATING OUT

Gatesmak 2016, Sukkerbiten, June 4 from 12.00 – 20.00 This festival will gather food enthusiasts and amateur, semi- professional and professional chefs on the small island of Sukkerbiten, right by Oslo’s opera house. Get acquainted with Norway’s sizzling food scene while you try food you’ve never tried before, along with old favourites. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Nylandsveien 28 How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/

Jernbanetorget Photo: sukkerbiten.no

FIRST NIGHT MOVIES

A Perfect Day (ESP) A group of aid workers work to resolve a crisis in an armed conflict zone. With Benicio Del Toro, Tim Robbins, Olga Kurylenko, Mélanie Thierry, Fedja Stukan, Eldar Residovic, Sergi López, Nenad Vukelic, Frank Feys, Morten Suurballe. Photo: nfkino Et helt halvt år/Me Before You (USA) A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently paralysed man she’s taking care of. With Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin and Vanessa Kirby. Photo: nfkino

Money Monster (USA) Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio. With Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Caitriona Balfe, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito, Olivia Luccardi, Emily Meade, Chris Bauer, Dante Briggins and Wellington

Barrientos. Photo: nfkino

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows The Turtles return to save the city from a dangerous threat. With Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Stephen Amell, Alan Ritchson, William Fichtner, Laura Linnet, Tyler Perry, Noel Fischer and Johnny Knoxville. Photo: nfkino

Robinson Crusoe (FRA) Animation film (dubbed in Norwegian). On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can’t stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange

creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Photo: nfkino

We wish you all a lovely weekend!

Best regards, The INN Team

INN® - International Network of Norway OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Phone:+47 22 12 94 00 inn.chamber.no