INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 22
The season of long days and extra sunshine also provides for additional
social interaction, so go out and mingle! Remember to join our Summer
Party if you still haven’t done so (register below). It will be an enjoyable
evening celebrating INN’s 10th anniversary, filled with good food,
entertainment, great prizes and excellent networking opportunities!
Here are our suggestions for you this weekend:
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HI EVERYBODY!
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to these events:
Wine and Cheese Networking Event, Oslo Chamber of Commerce, May 28 from 17.00 –
19.30
You are welcome to attend a wine and cheese networking event where wines from Odfjell, a
long established Norwegian wine producer in Chile, will presented.
Furthermore, Tine – Norway’s largest dairy product cooperative, will present their selection of
cheeses.
After the presentations there will be ample time to meet new people and extend your network
in Oslo.
Click here for more information and registration.
Annual Summer Party, Oslo Bymuseum, June 11 from 17.00 – 21.00
This year, Oslo Chamber of Commerce is celebrating INN’s 10th anniversary
and invites you to join us for good food, entertainment, great prizes from
member companies and the opportunity to connect with both new and existing
members.
Registration here (for INN members) and here (for Oslo Chamber of Commerce
members).
Findings Festival, Bislett Stadion, May 29 - 30
Findings Festival returns to Bislett Stadium with a festival that features some of the
biggest EDM stars in the world, along with many of Norway’s biggest names in the
genre.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Bislettgata 1
How to get there: Trams 17/18 to Bislett, tram 11 to Frydenlund or bus 37 to St.
Hanshaugen
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MARKETS & FAIRS
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Oslo Medieval Festival, Akershus Festning, May 29 - 31
Traditional festival at Akershus fortress that takes you back in time to the period
when Oslo became Norway’s capital.
Oslo Medieval Festival is an entertaining festival for the whole family. The festival
has a genuine medieval atmosphere, with wandering jugglers, jesters, musicians and
beggars; historical plays; longbow shooting and concerts with medieval songs and
instruments.
There will be a large medieval market with visiting artisans and merchants from all
over Europe.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets or send an email
to [email protected]
Address: Akershus festning
How to get there: Tram 12 to Christiania torv
Schou’s Music Market, Schous Kulturbryggeri, May 30 from 10.00 – 17.00
Music market at Schous Kulturbryggeri with music equipment, new and used
instruments, old radios, and more.
This event is free of charge.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Trondheimsveien 2T
How to get there: Tram 17, buses 30/31 to Heimdalsgata
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Fjord Cruise with Christian Radich, May 30 at 17.15
Fjord cruise on the Oslo Fjord with the sailing ship Christian Radich.
A prawn buffet is included in the price. Drinks can be purchased on the ship.
May 30: Frikk Heide-Steen covers Frank Sinatra’s songs.
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call
22 47 82 70.
Address: Pier 32 / Akershusstranda 9
How to get there: Tram 12 to Rådhusplassen
Photo: visitoslo.com
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New attraction in Oslo Summer Park
Do you dare to jump from Tigerspranget, 20 metres above the ground? The climbing park’s
new attraction opened May 23, and the first jump will be raffled to one adrenaline-seeking
guest.
When you jump (with climbing harness) from Tigerspranget (“The Tiger Leap”) you will
experience free fall for about 13 metres, and then being lowered gently to the ground.
Before jumping you have to climb 88 steps up to the platform, and the climb up is probably
just as exciting as the actual jump.
Oslo Summer Park opened in 2012, and in 2015 the park hopes to welcome over 40 000
guests. The park opened for the season last week and will be open every day until October
11.
Click here for more information.
Address: Tryvannsveien 61
How to get there: Metro line 1 to Voksenkollen
Photo: parkteatret.no
CONCERTS
Fay Wildhagen, Parkteatret Scene, May 28 at 20.00
Talking about young and promising artists in Norway at the moment, it would be hard not
to mention guitar virtuoso and folk pop-er Fay Wildhagen. She and her fabulous band have
only released one single so far, “We Are”, but that in turn is a wonderful song. Now the debut
album is around the corner, and the release is celebrated at Parkteatret on Thursday.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), 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
Johanna Demker, Buckleys, May 30 at 22.00
Johanna Demker makes music on a solid foundation based on influences
from jazz, soul, pop/rock and the singer-songwriter country tradition. She is,
however, not too concerned with genre definitions and evaluates each song in
its own right. It is the harmonies, melody lines, chord progressions and lyrics
than mainly concerns her. May 30 she will visit Buckleys with a star team of
Norwegian musicians.
Click here for more information, send an email to or call
Address: Lille Grensen 7
How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget
Photo: buckleys.no
Silje Nergaard, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, May 31 at 18.00
Norwegian singer Silje Nergaard performs at the Opera together with her
regular guitarists and guest musicians. Negaard, who released her 15th studio
album earlier this year, promises a concert which is at once intimate, energetic
and beautiful, featuring both new and old songs.
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: operaen.no
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Bård Watn, Parkteatret Scene, May 29 at 20.00
Norwegian artist Bård Watn is known to captivate his audiences with guitar,
loop station and his distinctive voice. His music touches on genres like soul,
pop, jazz and classical. After years of trial and error, he is finally ready with an
album and his very own release concert.
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to info@
parkteatret.no or call 22 35 63 00.
Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11
How to get there: Tram 11/12/13 to Olaf Ryes plass
Pulse, Den Norske Opera og Ballett, until May 31
Tabanka is Norway’s first Soul Dance company, and has gained recognition
both in Norway and abroad for their unique energy and soulful choreography.
The company draws on body languages of Africa and the Caribbean,
combined with Norwegian-African experiences. The result is an exciting
approach to the art of dance; innovative and as unique as a fingerprint.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to post@operaen.
no or call 21 42 21 00.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: operaen.no
DANCE
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THEATRE & SHOW
Vincent Goes Splat, Det Andre Teatret, May 28 – 29 at 19.00
Vincent Goes Splat is a heavy-hearted comedy about guilt, grief and gravity. It’s
an honest, poetic collection of lies, ringing true and stupid and for weeks at a
time. A storytelling treat!
Written and performed by Wil Greenway (in English).
Click here for more information and tickets or send an email to billettluka@
detandreteatret.no
Address: Ivan Bjørndals gate 9
How to get there: Tram 11/12/13 to Sandaker senter
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La Barque Le Soir/Båten om Kvelden, Black Box Teater, until May 29 at
19.00
French director Claude Régy visits Black Box with his stage adaptation of
Norwegian writer Tarjei Vesaas’ novel “Båten om Kvelden”.
Performed in French, with Norwegian subtitles.
Click here for more information and tickets.
Address: Marstrandgata 8
How to get there: Bus 30 to Dælenenga
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Oslo Comedy Clubs, Skuret, May 29 – 30 at 20.30
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.
The season finale in May features comedians Matt Price and Matt Green.
The doors open at 19.30 pm. Tickets at the door (cash only).
Click here for more information or send an email to lastminutecomedy@
hotmail.co.uk
Address: Christian Krohgs gate 2
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54, trams 11/13/17 to Brugata
Photo: radich.no
Barnas Sommerkolldag, Holmenkollen Nasjonalanlegg, May 31 from 10.00 –
15.00
The Norwegian skiing association holds a summer version of their popular Children’s
Holmenkollen ski event, with obstacle courses for children that includes balancing,
climbing, slides, water and much more. Four different courses are offered, catering to
different age groups.
The courses are open from 10.00 until 15.00, and start and finish at Holmenkollen
skiing arena. The event also offers other exciting activities for families.
Click here for more information and registration (in Norwegian), send an email to skif@
skiforeningen.no or call 22 92 32 00.
Address: Holmenkollen Nasjonalanlegg
How to get there: Metro line 1 to Holmenkollen
Photo: skiforeningen.no
Miniøya, Tøyenparken, May 30 - 31
The annual Miniøya festival for children and youth is held at Tøyenparken. Music is the
main element of the festival, which also features art, dance and theatre.
The main target group for Miniøya is children ages 4-12, but this is a family event, and
everyone is welcome. Persons over 16 are only allowed into the festival area if in the
company of a child under 16.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or
call 91 62 60 80.
Address: Tøyenparken
How to get there: All metro lines to Tøyen
Photo: minioya.no
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Pirate Cruise on board Christian Radich, May 31 at 12.00
Pirate cruise for pirates of all ages on board Christian Radich!
Prawn buffet for adults and hot dogs for the children are included in the price. Soft drinks
can be purchased on the ship.
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 22 47 82 70.
Address: Pier 32 / Akershusstranda 9
How to get there: Tram 12 to Rådhusplassen
SPORT
I FORM-løpet, Skøyen Skole, May 30 at 13.00
Road race for all ages in the Frogner Park with start and finish at Skøyen School,
where there will be activities starting at 10.00 hrs.
Participants may choose between two courses: 5k and 10k.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Monolitveien 6
How to get there: Tram 12 to Frognerparken
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FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
San Andreas (USA)
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot
makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged
daughter. With Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Carla Gugino, Colton
Haynes, Ioan Gruffudd, Matt Gerald, Archie Panjabi, Paul Giamatti and Kylie
Minogue.
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OUTSIDE OF OSLO – AKERSHUS & ØSTFOLD
Kongen Kommer 1704, Gamlebyen, May 30
For the 19th time Tambourafdelingen will put on their play “1704! The King is coming”.
New this year is that the King will be arriving by land, more precisely by horse and
carriage.
This street theater recreates King Frederik IV arrival at Fredrikstad in 1704.
Tambourafdleingen along with other military historical societies, theater groups,
dancers, craftsmen and civilians will be working together to give the audience an
experience the seventeen-hundreds at the fortress.
The general public may also join the day. Dress up and pay homage to the king when he arrives in town!
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad
Photo: iformlopet.no
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Tough Viking, Tryvann, May 30 at 10.00
Tough Viking is a 5-kilometre obstacle race with start and finish at Oslo Winter
Park.
You can compete as an individual or as a team.
The obstacles are designed and constructed together with the Swedish elite
maritime force Kustjägarna and include fire, 10,000 volts of electricity, mud,
monkey bars, barbed wire and more!
Click here for more information or send an email to [email protected]
Address: Tryvann
How to get there: Metro line 1 to Frognerseteren
The Monotrons, Bryggerhuset Syd, May 30 at 22.00
Halden trio The Monotrons play power pop/pop punk and consist of Egil Pinås,
Cato Haakenby and Jens-Tore Standerholen. They have played together for five
years and were also been a part of bands such as Gringo Bandido, The Basement
Brats and Catos Country Combo.
Send an email to [email protected] or call 69 19 56 44 for more information.
Address: Storgata 2a, 1767 Halden
Photo: visitoslofjord.no
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Open Studios, Hydrogenfabrikken Kunsthall, May 31 from 12.00 – 16.00
Hydrogenfabrikken Kunsthall invites to the studios of Fredrikstad’s artists.
Are you curious about the everyday life of an artist? Would you like to take peek at unfinished art
pieces, paint and brushes, clay and glass?
You are invited to an informal and authentic experience of art.
Click here for more information.
Address: Øraveien 2, 1630 Fredrikstad
Photo: halden-padleklubb.org
Kanalturen 2015, Haldenkanalen, May 30 – May 31 from 10.00 – 18.00
Halden Padleklubb, Haldenvassdragets Kanalselskap and Regionalpark Haldenkanalen invite to an unforgettable kayaking
trip through some of the prettiest and most traditional waterways.
The trip marks the opening of sluice season in Haldenvassdraget and participants will be among the first to pass through the
locks at Ørje, Strømfoss and Brekke.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 48 10 41 96.
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards,
The INN Team
INN® - International Network of Norway
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone:+47 22 12 94 00
inn.chamber.no