INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 16
HI EVERYBODY!
This week we are presenting Grünerløkka to you with its many cafés and places to go for a snack, coffee or just to be social or enjoy the nice weather. Grünerløkka is famous for its many cafés. The area’s young and creative population dictates the selection: Hip yet relaxed, a bit out of the ordinary and usually family friendly. The borough is also home to an authentic diner, Nighthawk, and offers good alternatives for Spanish and Italian food. Photo: flickr.com
INN MEMBER EVENTS
Dungeons, bank robbers and heroes at Akershus Fortress, April 23 Join us for an exciting and revealing guided tour through historic sites in Oslo city centre! The walk starts with a visit to two large prison cells from the 18th century. It then continues to the site of a spectacular bank robbery that took place in 1834, and ends at Akershus Fortress with tales about heroes and ghosts who have left their marks on the fortress grounds. Walk through the dark, gloomy chambers of the underground vaults on this ghostly walk. Hear tales of those who once occupied the vaults and perhaps still do…
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DUAL CAREER AND PARTNER SUPPORT EVENTS
This event is for spouses/partners who are a part of the INN Dual Career & Partner Support program.
Learn the Language!, April 28 from 11.30 – 13.00 Learning the local language is usually a main issue when moving to a new country. We would therefore like to invite all DCPS members for a lunch meeting at our offices, where we will discuss the importance of Norwegian language in the job seeking process and building a network in your new country, as well as present the different options available for learning. Senior Project Manager Rasa Ziburkute from MOSA – Migrasjon og språk will also be joining the meeting. Rasa has broad experience of working with expatriates and their partners and understands the challenges they face when learning a new language. She will present MOSA and the range of courses they offer. Click here for more information and registration. Photo: flickr.com UPCOMING EVENTS
Bruce Springsteen to Frognerparken Bruce Springsteen’s concert at Ullevaal Stadion on June 29 is sold out, but ticketless fans will get another chance to see the artist when he and The E Street Band perform at Frognerparken on July 28. This year’s tour, Springsteen’s first in two years, is named after his classic album «The River». The Boss has played to sellout crowds at Oslo’s biggest stadiums and arenas many times, and has played at Valle Hovin, Oslo Spektrum and Telenor Arena in the last few years. Click here for tickets. Photo: billettservice.no
MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Fagerborgfestspillene Chamber Music Festival, until April 23 Fagerborgfestspillene is a Chamber Music Festival created and organised by young musicians, with the aim of presenting classical music in new ways. Click here for detailed program and information about tickets (in Norwegian). Photo: fagerborgfestspillene.no
Tape to Zero 2016, Nasjonal Jazzscene, April 21 – 22 at 19.30 Tape to Zero is a mini-festival focused on modern jazz, electronica and ambient. The festival will feature musicians of different sounds and expressions, old and new names, and both experimental and main stream sounds. Click here for more information and here for tickets. Address: Karl Johans gate 35 How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget or National Theatre Photo: nasjonaljazzscene.no
Oslo Brassfestival, April 22-23 Oslofjord Brass invites to a festival with an exciting program at the best venues in Oslo. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Photo: wikipedi.org
University of Oslo Festival, Universitetet i Oslo, April 22 - 24 The University of Oslo welcomes everyone to its annual culture and knowledge festival. On Saturday the festival takes place at the Blindern university campus, with lectures, discussions, concerts and children’s activites. On Sunday the University’s museums and special buildings are open, with guided tours, mini concerts and lectures (in Norwegian). The event is free of charge. For a complete programme an more information, visit the festival website (in Norwegian only). How to get there: Metro lines 3/4/6 to Blindern/Forskningsparken; Photo: uio.no Trams 17/18 to Universitetet Blindern CONCERTS
Monica Heldal, Parkteatret Scene, April 21 at 20.00 Monica Heldal released her debut album “Boy from the North” in November to great reviews. Although the blues form a solid foundation for many of her songs, there are just as many parts of rock and folk, and Heldal is described as an eminent guitarist. Her second album “The One in The Sun” will be out in 2016 with the single Jimmy Got Home as the first release from this record. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets. Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Schous plass Photo: parkteatret.no
Brahms Marathon, Nasjonalbiblioteket, April 22 from 13.00 – 20.00 Renowned pianist Håvard Gimse and his former and current piano students perform all of Johannes Brahms’ piano works in one day at the National Library. This is a drop-in concert, where the audience may come and go as they wish. This event is free of charge. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 110 How to get there: Buses 30/31, trams 12/13 to Solli plass Photo: nb.no
Bettye LaVette, Cosmopolite, April 22 at 20.00 Bettye LaVette is one of the greatest soul singers of all times, and stands comparison to Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. She had her debut as a record artist in 1962, at the mere age of 16, but had to wait a long time for her real breakthrough, in the 2000s. Click here for more information and here for tickets. Address: Vogts gate 64 How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Torshov Photo: billettservice.no
Allan Harris, Cosmopolite, April 23 at 20.00 Allan Harris has been compared to the truly great American singers, including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Nat ‘King’ Cole. The same Tony Bennett has named Harris “my favorite singer ”, while CNN’s Showbiz Today has described him as “one of the three best male jazz vocalists in the country.” Harris is also a terrific songwriter and guitarist, and moves with ease between genres such as jazz, blues and rock. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets. Address: Vogts gate 64 How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Torshov Photo: cosmopolite.no
Adam Lambert, Sentrum Scene, April 24 at 19.00 Adam Lambert has gone from being favorite on American Idol to become multi-award winning, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter and artist. Best known for his towering voice and theatrical flair, the pop singer has performed to sold-out audiences worldwide. He is current with the critically acclaimed album «The Original High», which includes cooperation with Tove Lo and Brian May from Queen. The album’s first single ”Ghost Town” has nearly 90 million plays on Spotify, and may not be called anything other than a hit! Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets. Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Photo: rockefeller.no How to get there: Trams 11/12/13/17, buses 30/31/34/54 to Brugata MARKETS & FAIRS Oslo Public Library Flea Market, Deichmanske Bibliotek, April 22 from 11.00 – 18.00 and April 23 from 11.00 – 16.00 UNESCO World Book Day is celebrated worldwide on 23 April. Olso Public Library celebrates with a literary flea market. All books cost 20 NOK each. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Arne Garborgs plass 4
Photo: deichman.no How to get there: Bus 37 to Arne Garborgs pl
DANCE
The Norwegian National Ballet School, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until April 23 at 18.00 The annual student performance from the Norwegian National Ballet School brings pearls of dance, an abundance of talent and a genuine delight in dance. Around 100 dancers aged 8–16 years celebrate the end of the academic year with choreographies within classical ballet, modern dance and character dance. There will also be tasters from the classical ballet repertoire, with students from the ballet talents programme given at Ruseløkka School. Click here for more information and tickets. Address: Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget Photo: operaen.no
FAMILY & CHILDREN Symfoni og Sirkus, Oslo Konserthus, April 23 at 15.00 Get ready for an encounter between two equally intriguing art forms: symphony and circus. The Oslo Philharmonic has challenged a handful of Scandinavia’s best contemporary circus artists to put together a performance inspired by the best of the symphonic literature. The result is bound to be a firework of a performance, suitable for the whole family. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets. Address: Munkedamsveien 14
Photo: oslokonserthus.no How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
Gamer, Dansens Hus, April 24 at 15.00 and 17.00 Mina’s parents are leaving each other. She handles the grief and trouble through a computer game and a gaming guide, playing a game that is supposed to make her parents understand that they should stay married. We follow Mina’s process through the games, and the distinction between reality and fantasy. But also the parents’ process is conveyed: the grief and anger of the mother, and the father’s wish to make contact. Gamer is a tale of daring to fail, and to try again. The story is told through street dance and computer games, and through Camilla Tellefsen’s beautiful and intriguing choreographic expression. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Click here for more information and tickets. Address: Møllerveien 2
How to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien Photo: dansenshus.com
Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon, Det Norske Teatret, until June 11 Det Norske Teatret presents a new dramatic narrative for children, based on the Norwegian fairy tale White-Bear-King-Valemonthe, the white bear who is bear by day and a human prince by night. Suitable for families and children from 5 years old. In Norwegian. Click here for more information and tickets (Norwegian only). Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8
How to get there: Trams 17/18 to Tinghuset Photo: detnorsketeatret.no SHOPPING
Arkaden Shopping Night, Arkaden Shopping, April 21 from 15.00 – 20.00 Welcome to a shopping night with plenty of good deals. There will be goodie bags for the first 200 customers, DJ and entertainment, fashion shows, competitions, giveaways and much more! Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Karl Johansgt 5-7
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget Photo: arkaden.no
SPORT
Sentrumsløpet, Universitetsplassen, April 23 Sentrumsløpet is an annual 10k family road race that starts and finishes at University Square on Karl Johans gate in the city centre. The races are 10k and 5k, Children’s Race (1000m) and Sentrumssprint (800m). Due to the race, traffic and transport routes will be altered. Click here for more information and registration. Address: Universitetsplassen
How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre Photo: sentrumslopet.no
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
The Boss (USA) A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. With Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Tyler Labine, Kristen Schaal and Kathy Bates. Photo: nfkino.no
I Skyggen av Kvinner/L’Ombre Des Femmes (FRA/SWE) Pierre and Manon are a pair of poor documentary makers, who scrape by with odd jobs. When Pierre meets young trainee Elisabeth, he falls for her, but wants to keep Manon at the same time. But the new girl in his life finds out that Manon has a lover. When she tells Pierre, the time comes for difficult decisions all round. With Clotilde
Photo: nfkino.no Courau, Stanislas Merhar and Lena Paugam.
Idol/Ya Tayr El Tayer (PSE) Film in Arabic language. A film about the popular Palestinian singer Mohammad Assaf, from childhood to adulthood, and his life in Gaza until he won the Arab idol. With Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attaallah and Ahmad Qasem. Photo: nfkino.no
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards, The INN Team
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