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Pool night at Grafarvogslaug
On the occasion of Pool Night, which is part of the Reykjavík Winter Festival program, there will be a good atmosphere in Grafarvogslaug between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, Saturday, February 7th. Admission is free from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM! Bollywood Zumba at 6:00 PM Circus artists from Hringleikur perform at 8:20 PM All welcome!
Upprásin | j. bear & the cubs, Venus Volcanism and Gargan
This concert will feature j.bear & the cubs, Venus Volcanism and Gargan. Harpa, in collaboration with the Reykjavík Music City, Rás 2 and Landsbankinn, is hosting Upprásin, a concert series dedicated to grassroots Icelandic music, across musical genres. Upprásin is now taking place for the third year in a row and a total of 27 bands will perform, three on each concert night. Ticket prices are…
The Annunciation of Mary – Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja
The Annunciation of Mary Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja Mary's Annunciation Day or Visitation of the blessed virgin Mary is also often referred to as Mary's mass. The Gospel of the Annunciation presents the story of when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to give her a message from God that she should give birth to the Son of God, and call him Jesus, nine months…
make-a-thek | Visible Mending with Emma Shannon
This Visible Mending workshop introduces simple embroidery techniques to repair and strengthen worn or damaged clothing, while celebrating the repair as a visible and decorative element rather than something to hide. You’ll learn basic hand-stitching and embroidery methods that can be used to mend holes, tears and worn areas, adding colour, texture and character to your garments. Bring along an…
Kids Baroque in Eldborg, Harpa
Kids Baroque in Eldborg 📅 March 29th, 15:00–16:00 📍 Eldborg, Harpa 👧 Ages: 5–15 years 🗣️ Language: Icelandic – easy to enjoy regardless of language 📝 Admission: Free – registration on harpa.is Kids Baroque in Eldborg is a family concert in collaboration with Reykjavík Early Music Festival where the chamber ensemble ReykjavíkBarokk performs a varied selection of music from the Baroque and…
Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
The guide takes guests to all the main houses of the museum and tells their stories. The guided tour is in English and takes just over an hour.
make-a-thek | Electric Textiles with Emma Shannon
In this introduction to E-Textiles we will explore the basics of combining textiles with simple electronics. This hands-on session, led by Emma Shannon, will introduce conductive materials, soft circuits and creative approaches to stitching, making and experimenting with fabric-based technology. No prior experience with electronics is required — this workshop is designed for beginners and anyone…
Exhibition | New Light, New Life
Exhibition of works by Ármann Kummer Magnússon at the Árbær City Library. Ármann was born in Reykjavík in 1981 but lived in Hvolsvöllur for the first five years. He began painting in 2006 and is mostly self-taught. Ármann primarily works with oil and acrylic on canvas, as well as creating sculptures. He has also made jewelry. Ármann has held solo exhibitions and participated in group shows. …
Salons and Serenades: Chamber Music by Romantic Women Composers
Soprano Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir, flautist Darina Ablogina, and guitarist Peter Croton perform works from the early Romantic period, some originally composed for, and others arranged for, flute and guitar. This instrumental combination was popular in its time as it was well suited to performance in private homes and in the salons of the social elite. The performers have undertaken research into…
Low Key Ensemble: Bass, More Bass!
Low Key Ensemble invites audiences on a journey into the domain of the basso continuo. We shall explore the deep and dark sound world of bass instruments, the modest and unassuming group of instruments that forms the foundation of Baroque music, while presenting rarely heard works, often in arrangements by the ensemble itself, for viola, cello, bass, lute, and harpsichord. The program features…