Get a kickstart on the weekend, Thirsty Thursday & Stand-up Comedy Night at The Secret Cellar! We have 8 comedians, and 800 ISK BEER ALL NIGHT! Come early to secure your spot or enjoy our menu upstairs.
The trio’s members often draw inspiration from Nordic roots. In addition, the program includes American jazz standards and South American music, and it is certain that we will visit the Astor Piazzolla studio. Free admission and everyone welcome! Summer jazz in the Hall is offered by the Arts and Culture Council of Kópavogur Stefán Ómar Jakobsson: trumpet Kjartan Valdemarsson: accordion Jón Rafnsson: double bass
After years of absence, this unique musician returns to the stage and greets an old friend. She is without a doubt our favorite Faroese, but we still think she is actually Icelandic because she stayed here for many years and visits Iceland regularly.
The Color Run is not an ordinary race but an incomparable experience and perfect family entertainment. It’s not about running 5 kilometers in the shortest possible time, but running at the speed and time you feel is appropriate and fun. The Color Run is not a race but a race where thousands of participants have a royal time while they are covered in color from head to toe. At the end of each kilometer, you run through a color station with music, entertainment and a new color, and at the finish line, everything runs smoothly with a gigantic finish festival where the color splendor will be an unforgettable experience. This will be the happiest and most fun 5 kilometers of the summer! More info: https://thecolorrun.is/terms-conditions/
The music and food festival Garden Party will be held for the first time at Þróttara í Laugardal (Þróttari’s grass bale in Laugardalur) on 14 August. The area opens at 12.00 and closes at 21.30 The festival is intended as a small town festival for Reykjavík where the whole family can get together and have fun in a safe and warm environment. The model is a town festival that is common in many parts of Europe, where a variety of entertainment for all generations is enjoyed. Many of the nation’s leading musicians will perform at the festival. Those who have confirmed their arrival are: Bubbi, Briet, Frðrik Dór, GDNR, Hipsumhaps, Sigrún Stella, Emmsjé Gauti In addition to famous secret visitors and possibly more will be added in the coming days. Food trolleys from Reykjavík Streetfood ensure a diverse selection of food as well as great grill masters. The longest bar in Iceland guarantees everyone ice-cold roads and finally there will be a great Champagne Tent where bubbles of all shapes and sizes will be on offer. Playgrounds and entertainment will be on site for the youngest guests. The age limit is 18 years unless accompanied by an adult.
The story of Jens and his troubles with the two tooth trolls Karius and Bactus has entertained families for seventy years. The play is based on a Norwegian children’s novel written and illustrated by playwright Thorbjørn Egner and first published in 1949. The names Karius and Bactus are puns on Caries and Bacteria, the two main characters leading a luxurious life in Jens’ teeth, especially while Jens maintains his awful diet of white bread and syrup – and constantly fails to brush his teeth…! The play is approx. 45 min. long and is in Icelandic.
We will be celebrating the release of Heretic by Ottoman. We will listen to the album, drink beers and be happy. Free beer while supplies last.
Karaoke is every Tuesday! Are you a Whitney or a Celine? Pop songs or power ballads? Tuesdays are Karaoke nights. Warm up and get ready to sing your heart out!
Open Mic is a free show every Wednesday. Watch the comedians try new stuff and polish old ones. If you want to try, out some of your own jokes, just sign up at the bar.
Let’s spice up this hump day! Classic rock’n’roll songs performed by the sexy beast Joey!
The concert will feature music from various sources, but mostly searches for Scandinavian tracks and you can also hear songs that have accompanied Guðrún over the years but now in slightly more jazzed versions than are known. Guðrún, Gunnar and Jón have played together in numerous concerts over the years and mainly performed songs by the Swedish / Dutch singer-songwriter Cornelis Vreeswijk. Some of his songs will be on the program of the concert. Free admission and everyone welcome! Summer jazz in the Hall is offered by the Arts and Culture Council of Kópavogur Guðrún Gunnarsdóttir: vocals Gunnar Gunnarsson: piano Jón Rafnsson: bass
Klaki & Sakaris live at Gaukurinn. alternative/electronic KLAKI is the Icelandic artist Gísli Brynjarsson. Being captivated by creating music from early age later encouraged him to become KLAKI. Variating from dark cinematic electro to alternative with melodic pop element his vocals and saxophone are fused to the the electronic soundscapes. KLAKI – Underwater SAKARIS is the main project of Faroese electro producer Sakaris Emil Joensen. Starting out in 2010 with his quirky 8-bit electro funk debut “Darling EP” and further establishing himself with the full-length 2012 album “I Have Beautiful Eyes”, SAKARIS has become one of the most prominent electro artists from the remote and tiny Faroe Islands. The music ranges from tight, bright and optimistic dance music, to soaring 80s nostalgic soundscapes. SAKARIS – Breathe (official music video)