TRUTH AND NARRATIVE is the title of the second lecture in the Tuesday Threads series, held at The Settlement Exhibition, Aðalstræti, on 29 April at 16:00. Free entry – all are welcome! Please note: The lecture will be in Icelandic. The folklorist Andrés Hjörvar Sigurðsson will present his recent “Truth and Narrative” research. While urban legends and contemporary oral narratives are not always grounded in fact, they can still reveal a certain truth when viewed within their social context. This lecture explores how Icelandic rumours and stories about refugees and asylum seekers may influence both public discourse and political debate. The event is presented in collaboration between Reykjavík City Museum and the Icelandic Folklorists’ Association. Do you need sign language interpretation? This year, those who wish to use a sign language interpreter will have to contact The Communication Centre for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing themselves. This will be available at selected events. The Communication Centre for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will then send an invoice directly to the Reykjavík City Museum. Accessibility: The Aðalstræti venue is wheelchair accessible. However, please note that the lighting inside the Settlement Exhibition is quite dim, and parts of the floor are uneven. Service dogs are welcome in the museum. Public Transport: The nearest bus stops are MR and Ráðhúsið (a 2-5 minute walk). Parking: We recommend parking at Ráðhúsið (City Hall) and the parking garage on Vesturgata. 📷 Gunnar V. Andrésson