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INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 17
HI EVERYBODY!
This week we are presenting Grünerløkka with its many cafés and places
to go for a snack, coffee or just to be social or enjoy the nice weather.
Why not go on a field trip this weekend and try out one (or more)
of the places we have recommended for you in this week´s Weekend
Suggestions?
Grünerløkka
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.
INN MEMBER EVENTS
May 17: May 17 Breakfast
INN invites you to our traditional 17th May event, a perfect way to start
the celebration of the Norwegian Constitution Day! (a separate invitation
will follow)
This month’s quiz is here. We invite all INN members to take the challenge!
Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents
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DUAL CAREER & PARTNER SUPPORT EVENTS
These events are for spouses/partners who are a part of the INN Dual Career & Partner Support program.
Dual Career & Support Meeting: The Impact of Social Media on Recruitment
Social media has become a common recruitment tool for many organisations. The
company can access relevant applicants quickly, but there are also disadvantages. If
applicants do not use it correctly, it can weaken their personal brand.
Experis will talk about how to use social media to your advantage.They will give a
short introduction of the company and tips about the recruitment process.
Click here for more information and registration.
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
Country Seminar, Business with Portugal, May 4 at 14.00
In connection with Portugal’s state visit to Norway, Oslo Chamber of Commerce
in cooperation with AICEP Portugal Global, invites to a mini-seminar followed by
business-to-business meetings with exciting Portuguese companies.
Click here for more information and registration.
Oslo Business for Peace Awards, Oslo City Hall, May 6 at 17.00
Meet exciting business personalities at the Oslo Business for Peace 2015 Award
Ceremony.
Click here for more information and registration.
Annual Meeting and International Forum, May 21 at 16.30
Oslo Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting (in Norwegian) and International
Forum presenting OCC member Prox Dynamics AS – a world leader in micro drones
weighing only 13-18 grams. Welcome to an exciting and insightful session!
Click here for more information and registration.
Boost your Business English in 3 hours!, Oslo Chamber of Commerce, May
27 from 08:30 - 12:30
In three hours, you will learn essential techniques and skills you can make use of
immediately.
Click here for more information and registration.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Paul McCartney to Oslo
On July 7 the music legend will play his first concert in Oslo in 11 years. McCartney’s
last concert in Oslo was at Valle Hovin in 2004.
On the Out There tour McCartney will be performing songs from his entire career,
including classics from The Beatles and Wings.
The tour has already been on the road for 18 months, and the 72-year-old and his
band have already played 64 concerts for two million spectators.
Tickets on sale here.
Bob Dylan to Oslo Concert Hall
The legendary singer-songwriter will play three intimate concerts in Oslo Concert
Hall on October1, 2 and 3.
Bob Dylan performs in Norway almost every year, so it is no surprise that he is
making the trip in 2015. What is different this time, however, is the size of venue; Oslo
Concert Hall only has 1404 seats.
The 74-year-old recently released his 36th studio album, “Shadows in the Night”,
and the concerts will probably include a handful of new tracks and as many of his
countless classics.
Tickets on sale here from April 27.
Oslo Choir Festival, Trefoldighetskirken, April 23 - 25
Oslo Choir Festival showcases Norwegian choirs and choir music through
concerts of high quality. This is a great opportunity to experience some of
Norway’s best choirs. Performing folk music and classical music, with several
notable Norwegian composers featured in the programme.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 23 62 90 40.
Address: Akersgata 60
How to get there: Buses 33/37/46 to Apotekergata
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MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Oslo Grieg Festival 2015, until April 28
Oslo Grieg Festival is one of the Oslo Grieg Society’s most important initiatives. The
Oslo Grieg Festival 2014 will be the fifteenth in the series, arranged in close cooperation
with the National Museum in Oslo. The concerts take place at different venues around
the city.
For more information, send an email to [email protected]
Detailed program at Oslo Grieg Society’s homepage.
Photo: visitoslo.com
Photo: uio.no
University of Oslo Festival, Universitetet i Oslo, Blindern, April 24 – 26 from 12.00 – 18.00
The University of Oslo welcomes everyone to a culture and knowledge festival with lectures (in Norwegian, for the most
part), discussions, concerts, food, family activities and much more.
The events are free of charge.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) or call 22 85 50 50.
Address: Universitet i Oslo
How to get there: Metro lines 3/4/6 to Blindern/Forskningsparken, trams 17/18 to Universitetet Blindern
MARKETS & FAIRS
Photo: messe.no
Aktiv2015, Norges Varemesse, April 24 – 26 from 10.00 – 18.00
Aktiv2015 is a weekend event filled with over 100 activities, engaging lectures,
renowned sports profiles and good deals on exercise equipment and gadgets.
Activities you can try at Aktiv2015: abseiling with the Norwegian Military, scuba diving
in a tank, yoga class followed by aromatherapy, floorball, cricket, cycling for a good
cause, tasting of new superfoods and canoeing on an indoor river.
Click here for more information and here for tickets.
Address: Messeveien 8
How to get there: Train to Lillestrøm
Oslo International School Flea Market, April 25 from 10.00 – 15.00
Grab a bargain at the flea market and a treat at the bake sale.
Address: Gamle Ringeriksvei 53, 1357Bekkestua.
Photo: nes-skolekorps.no
A car-free Market Day, will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10.00 along
the length of
Bogstadveien in the Majorstua area of Oslo.
Address: Bogstadveien
How to get there: All metro lines to Majorstuen
Photo: rockefeller.no
Anthony B, Rockefeller, April 23 at 21.00
The living reggae legend Anthony B comes to Oslo and Rockefeller. He has
been steadfast in his mission to represent the poor and suppressed by means
of sharp lyrics, by confronting political abuse and by bringing to light the
interests of the people.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 22 20 32 32.
Address: Torggata 16
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54, trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata
Photo: cosmopolite.no
Eva & the Heartmaker, Rockefeller, April 24 at 20.00
Concert with the Norwegian duo Eva Weel Skram and Thomas Stenersen, aka
Eva and the Heartmaker, known for pop gems like “Mr. Tokyo”, “Gone in a
Flash” , “Signals”, “Traces of you” and last year’s monster hit “Joanna”.
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to post@
rockefeller.no or call 22 20 32 32.
Address: Torggata 16
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54, trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata
Photo: rockefeller.no
Larkin Poe, Parkteatret Scene, April 23 at 20.00
The American duo Larkin Poe has frequented Europe’s radio lists on a regular
basis the last years, and has entered many a stage as the backing band of
Elvis Costello, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Conor Oberst. Sisters Rebecca
and Megan Lovell now perform as themselves, and describe their music as
“swampadelic soul”, with tight vocals, wonderful riffs, and pensive lyrics.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 22 35 63 00.
Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Olaf Ryes plass
Photo: parkteteatret.no
CONCERTS
The Dave Weckl Acoustic band, Cosmopolite, April 24 at 20.00
Dave Weckl is considered by many to be one of the world’s best drummers. He
played with Chick Corea for several years, and has contributed on Bill Connors,
Brecker Brothers and George Benson albums, in addition to great pop and rock
artists such as Diana Ross, Madonna and Robert Plant.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 22 11 33 08.
Address: Vogts gate 64
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Torshov
Oslo Comedian of the Year Skuret, April 24 – 25 at 20.00
Five Norwegian comedians will compete in English for the title of Oslo Comedian of the
Year.
The Oslo Comedy Clubs were 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.
Tickets at the door (cash only).
Click here for more information or send an email to [email protected]
Address: Christian Krohgs gate 2
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54, trams 11/13/17 to Brugata
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Freedigitalphotos.net
THEATRE & SHOW
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La Traviata, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until May 25
Guideppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata, about the freedom-seeking Violetta Valéry, is loved
by people across the globe. La Traviata put mid-19th century society in the spotlight,
with all its diseases and its problems, and dressed it up in music. Gentle strings, sounding
almost as if they are the tuberculosis sufferers gasping for air, are set against the party
music and Violetta’s triumphant aria, «Sempre libera!» – always free.
This production of La Traviata is directed by Tatjana Gürbaca, named «director of the
year» by Opernwelt magazine in 2013. She highlights, in particular, one of the opera’s
central questions: to what extent are we free to determine what kind of life we lead.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 21
42 21 00.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: billettservice.no
Almost Famous, Oslo Spektrum, April 26 at 19.30
Indian-Canadian comedian Russell Peters will perform at Oslo Spektrum.
Peters began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has since gone on to perform in several
countries worldwide.
Click here for more information and here for tickets.
Address: Sonja Henies plass 2
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
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Art Shack Story Construction & Wreckage, Litteraturhuset, April 26 at 14.30
Scored performance in English - readings of poetry and prose with music
Art Shack Story Construction & Wreckage performs Jazz, poetry and new writing for your
amusement - this time they will look at the Beat movement, feature new pieces from
California and throw in some musical surprises.
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 22 95
55 30.
Address: Wergelandsveien 29
How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre or tram 11 to Welhavens
gate
Great As I Am, Nordic Black Theatre & Caféteatret, until April 24
The story of Muhammad Ali is told with dance, drama and 3D (performance in English).
Click here for more information.
Address: Hollendergata 8
How to get there: Bus 37 to Politihuset or trams 18/19 to Oslo gate/Munkegata
Photo: nordicblacktheatre.no
CINEMA
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Rendez-vous: French Cinema, Victoria Kino, until May 8
The 15th edition of Rendez-vous is a series of French film screenings at
Victoria cinema in Oslo.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to post@nfkino.
no or call 99 43 20 00.
PARTY
Dutch King’s Day Celebration, Cafe Amsterdam, April 25 at 16.00
Cafe Amsterdam celebrates the Dutch King’s Day with a reggae concert and
a party.
Come and celebrate together with the Dutch and Norwegians. The Hague
Reggae All Stars play Reggae blended with Blues, Jazz and Soul together
with Vocal group Dreada Triplet (the Dutch I-Threes) and The Jericho Horns
live on stage performing “Reggae Corner Stones”. Hosted by DJ Irie Pete.
Wear your most original “Dutchie Orange” outfit to the event for the chance
to win a big prize!
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected]
or call 40 16 90 89.
Address: Kristian Augusts Gate 12
How to get there: Trams 11/17/18 to Tullinløkka
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FAMILY & CHILDREN
Cirkus Arnardo, outside Munchmuseet until April 26
Cirkus Arnardo’s 66th season features innovative performers and groundbreaking
acrobatics. Norway’s oldest circus combines the classic with the modern to give the
audience a fantastic show every time.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to or call 48 30
44 50.
Address: Tøyengata 53
How to get there: All metro lines to Tøyen
Family Day at Villa Stenersen, April 26 from 12.00 – 16.00
Open house with family activities at the spectacular functionalist home Villa Stenersen.
This event is free of charge.
Click here for more information or send an email to [email protected]
Address: Tuengen allé 10 C, Vinderen
How to get there: Metro line 1 to Vinderen or metro lines 2/5 to Borgen
Family Day at Geitmyra Matkultursenter, April 26 from 13.00 – 16.00
Open house at Geitmyra centre for food culture.
This event is free of charge.
Click here for more information.
Address: Tåsenveien 2
How to get there: Bus 37 to Lindern or bus 54 to Arkitekt Rivertz plass
Sentrumsløpet, Universitetsplassen, April 25 at 13.00
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: for everyone born in the year 2002 or earlier, Children’s
race (1000m): ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-11 and Sentrumssprint (800m): by invitation only.
Please note that due to the race, traffic and transport routes will be altered.
Click here for more information and registration, send an email to sentrumslopet@
bul.no or call 23 21 41 68.
Address: Universitetsplassen
How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
Photo: nfkino.no
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Photo: nfkino.no
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
Avengers: Age of Ultron (USA)
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry
and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible
plans. With Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Cobie Smulders, Chris Hemsworth,
Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Jeremy
Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Bettany, Mark Ruffalo, and Don Cheadle.
Jordens Salt/The Salt of the Earth (FRA)
Documentary film in Portuguese language.
For the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through
the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed
some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and
exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and
flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project which is a
tribute to the planet’s beauty.
Mannen som Reddet Paris/Diplomatie (USA)
Film in French and German languages.
A historical drama that depicts the relationship between Dietrich von Choltitz, the
German military governor of occupied Paris, and Swedish consul-general Raoul
Nordling. With André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Robert Stadlober, Burghart Klaussner,
Charlie Nelson, Jean-Marc Roulot and Stefan Wilkening.
Min Nye Venninne/ Une Nouvelle Amie (FRA)
Film in French language.
A young woman makes a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best
friend. With Romain Duris, Anaïs Demoustier and Raphael Personnaz.
Photo: sentrumsløpet.no
SPORT
Photo: haldenkameraklubb.net
Dansens Dag 2015, Blå Grotte, April 25 at 16.00
The Dance Days celebrate dance as a form of expression in all its genres. Amateurs and
professionals will show their joy for dancing and their artistic individuality.
With The Norwegian Wind Ensemble and dancers from Fredrikstad Kulturskole.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and tickets or call 69 30 60 90.
Address: Nygaardsgate 22-24, 1607 Fredrikstad
Halden i Fokus, Folkets Hus, until June 20, Saturdays from 12.00 – 15.00
By occasion of Halden’s 350th anniversary, the Halden Kameraklubb invites to Halden i
Fokus, an exhibition of photos through a period of 70 years.
Free entrance.
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call
48 10 41 96.
Address: Tordenskjolds gate 4, 1776 Halden
Photo: xedos4/
Freedigitalphotos.net
Spring Hiking around Fagerholt, Langholmen Turist og Fritidssenter, April 26 at
10.00
Idd and Enningdalen Historielag invite to hiking around Fagerholt.
Meeting point at Langholmen Camping.
From there everyone will walk together up to Snekketorpkasa, passing quarries and other
heritage sites. The tour goes mainly on gravel roads and will take about 4 hours.
There will be breaks along the way, so bring a packed lunch.
Click here, send an email to [email protected] or call 464 30 778 for more information.
Address: Gamle Prestebakke, 1796 Kornsjø
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards,
The INN Team
INN® - International Network of Norway
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O.Box 2874 Solli
0230 Oslo, Norway
Phone:+47 22 12 94 00
inn.chamber.no
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