Author: Inês Pereira
Well You Asked: Should We Say Something?
by Inês Pereira
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. My roots are…
Save Bíó Paradís: Cinephiles Of Iceland Unite!
by Inês Pereira
The year is off to a worrisome start for culture in Reykjavík. At the end of January, it was announced…
A Rhapsody Of A Generation’s Fearless Tenderness: Teenage Songbook Of Love And Sex
by Inês Pereira
An all-ages crowd gathers outside the doors of Tjarnarbío, waiting to embark on a musical voyage through the minds of…
Grapevine Playlist: Goose Bumps And Some Solid Rock
by Inês Pereira, Valur Grettisson and Sam O'Donnell
Bistro Boy – evolve Bistro Boy is definitely our boy. He just released a new EP called ‘evolve,’ and boy,…
Ask An Ethics Professor: Why do Icelanders work from such a young age?
by Inês Pereira
It is inevitable to notice the teens and pre-teens working behind registers and in farms all over the country. We…
Wind, Rain, And Cold: Get it Together Icelandic Weather
by Inês Pereira
This week has been stressful for meteorologists. Icelandic weather has been up to its shenanigans and given us insane winds,…
Culture Pick: Vetrablót – Rave at Harpa
by Inês Pereira
This is a party like you’ve never seen before. Harpa becomes the clubbing place to be with an extravagant light…
Culture Pick: Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival
by Inês Pereira
From the 6th to the 9th of February the city will hold the Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival 2020. Every year…
MNKY HSE: London Wines And Fine-Dines with Reykjavík
by Inês Pereira
The conceptual vibe-dining London project ‘MNKY HSE’ is taking over the Reykjavík downtown restaurant and bar Burro/‘Pablo Discobar’ from the…
The Weather That Keeps On Giving-Temperatures And Winds Go Up
by Inês Pereira
Weather is a very complex subject in Iceland. You will never be bored, but you will for sure be bothered…
Culture Pick: Save Bíó Paradís
by Inês Pereira
With a heavy heart, we brought you the sad news of the impending death of one of Reykjavík’s only arthouse…
Culture Pick: Benni Hemm Hemm Album Release Concert
by Inês Pereira
The Icelandic Indie pop band, Benni Hemm Hemm, will release their new album in spectacular concert at Tjarnabío, premiering in…
Hear ye, Hear ye: The Eurovision Contenders Are Here
by Inês Pereira
It’s the most beautiful time of the year: The Icelandic songs competing for a place in the Eurovision song contest…
The Etiquette Of Bus Riding Drawn Out For Your Pleasure
by Inês Pereira
The Icelandic bus company, Stræto, paired up with American illustrator David Sopp to create a hilarious set of images that…
Cold But Sunny And No Wind – A Good Weekend For You To Finally Leave Your Couch
by Inês Pereira
Do not fear, the weekend is almost here and with it, the pleasant weather keeps on. The rest of the…
Culture Pick: HalLó #1 – Percurssion Concert
by Inês Pereira
This is the first concert of the new percussion duo HalLó. For their debut, Halldór Eldjárn and Svanhildur Lóa Bergsveinsdóttir…
Culture Pick: Land Beyond The Sea Exhibition
by Inês Pereira
The Nordic House invites the public into a foreign daydream of art from a strange land. The Land Beyond The…
Linda B: Beer Is Now Also Dessert
by Inês Pereira
The Viking Brewery (VB) and RVK Brewing Company (RB) got together to create a dry, 10.5% in volume beer that…
The Icelandic Comics Society Invites You To Jam Out Some Sketches
by Inês Pereira
The Icelandic Comics Society is hosting a Comic Jam, a moment for creators to meet and create together. The event…
Culture Pick: 20th French Film Festival
by Inês Pereira
Francophiles of Iceland unite! Today sets off the 20th edition of the French Film Festival in Iceland, a partnership between…
New Grafarvogur Resident Looking For Seal Of Approval
by Inês Pereira
The Reykjavík neighborhood of Grafarvogur is now home to an out of the ordinary new resident, a harbour seal, RÚV…
Culture Pick: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir/Shoplifter – Chromo Sapiens
by Inês Pereira
You might have heard of (former Grapevine cover star) Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir, a.k.a. Shoplifter, from her spectacular exhibit last summer at…
Award Season Continues To Shower Iceland Music Scene With Love
by Inês Pereira
The world can agree that it’s been a great time for Icelandic music, with Hildur Guðnadóttir conquering the world and…
North: Whales Found Love In A Hopeless Place
by Inês Pereira
Humpback whales have been settling in Eyjafjörður, in the Akureyri area, for the past months. The majestic creatures have been,…
Exploring The South: Herstory And Day Drinking With Ladies In Film
by Inês Pereira
While rushing looking for bus stop #6 I hoped to find a group of women that, like me, were arriving…