STOCKHOLM
Stockholm Pride 2009
Yes it is that time of year again – when the sober Stockholm streets are turned into a kaleidoscope of the rainbow in a celebration of the city’s LGBT communities.
The festival was established in its current form in 1998 and its burgeoning succes means that Tantolunden on Södermalm will be its base for the last time.
This year’s theme is “hetero” with a focus on how heteronormativity impacts on the daily lives of homosexuals, bisexuals and transgender people.
Music, debate, speeches, demonstrations, seminars and whole lotta partying are what’s on offer.
Price: 700 kronor for the week
Time: Monday July 27th – Sunday August 2nd
Location: Pride Park, Tantolunden; Pride House, Kulturhuset & venues across the city
More information: Stockholm Pride 2009
Rålambshovsparken Summer Festival 2009
Dogge Dogelito, Nacion Poeta, Saft Stockholm, La Populär, Sayen and Jaime Sanchez are some of the names that represent the plethora of styles and influences that make up Stockholm’s multicultural music scene.
Rålambshov park is one of the delights of inner-city Stockholm with a beach, lawns, harbour, skate park and adventure playground.
This weekend the park will be taken over by the above mentioned and hordes of music-loving big-city folk – will you be among them?
Price: Free of charge
Time: Friday July 24th – Sunday July 26th
Location: Rålambshovsparken, Kungsholmen
More information: Rålambshovs Summer Festival 2009
Notti italiane – 1950-1990 Fashion for the world’s style icons
Hallwylska museum presents an exhibition of 60 original creations from leading Italian fashion designers – Armani, Versace, Capucci and Valentino are all represented.
The dresses on show have been worn by the like of Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista.
The exhibition is a collaboration between Hallwyska and the Italian cultural institute.
Price: 70 kronor
Time: Until August 30th 2009
Tickets: Museum entry
Location: Hallwylska Museum, Hamngatan 4
More information: Hallwyska Museum
Opera Gala
Continuing Hallwyska’s Italian theme, you are cordially invited to an “Evening in the world of opera” with some of the most beautiful arias, duets and ensembles on offer from the works of Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, Mozart et al.
The twice weekly evenings are organized by Stockholm’s operetta ensemble and are led by Ann-Lie Kinnunen.
Price: 290 kronor
Time: Every Monday and Tuesday,7pm until August 17th
Tickets: Ticnet
Location: Hallwylska Museum gardens, Hamngatan 4
More information: Hallwyska Museum
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