Grapevine Events: Holiday Opening Hours, Blaze & Brakes, JÓLASAMPL

Staring out of this office window into the pitch-black sky, we can’t help but count down the hours until this week ends and we start enjoying the holidays. Nevertheless, we have jobs to do today, and ours is to tell you what’s happening.

As the upcoming holiday week approaches, most places in Reykjavík will adjust their hours. If you plan on visiting the pool, grocery shopping at Krónan, Bónus, or Hagkaup, or purchasing alcohol at Vínbúðin, here are their respective holiday opening hours. For individual spots like bars, record stores, or shops, we recommend checking out their social media (or, as the Grapevine’s publisher reminds us, you can just give them a call).

Now that that’s sorted!

Tonight, celebrated craft bar Skúli celebrates 11 years of operation, starting at 17:00 and going on into the night. There’s a “smol but kúl” Christmas market at Bíó Paradís from 16:00 to 20:00 (and a limited sale continuing until 22:00), with work for sale from some of the city’s most exciting artists (who offer some unique last-minute gifts). After that, you can hop into a theatre for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, which is this week’s party screening at 21:00. At 19:00, Live @ Smekkleysa brings together Gunnar Gunnsteinsson, Ásthildur Ákadóttir & Brynjar Daðason, and Bridget Ferrill & Áslaug Magnúsdóttir for a night of delicate electronic, piano, field recordings, and experimentation. Kabarett hosts Ekkert, The Gender Benders, and Ólöf Rún for a night of fun that starts at 20:00. Metal fest Andkristni celebrates 25 years of their annual Antichristian festival, taking over Iðnó through Saturday night.

Most holiday exhibitions will run just until Tuesday, so make sure you check them out before they’re gone! Some of our favourites have been at Ásmundarsalur, BERG Contemporary, Herma, H,A,K,K, and Gallery Port (at their main location and in Rammagerðin).

Looking for more? Just scroll down. Got an event? Add it to the calendar at events.grapevine.is, or go there to check out what’s already happening around town.

Blaze & Brakes: Christmas Party With Guests

December 20 — 19:30 — 12 Tónar — Free entry, buy a drink!

Epic duo of Johnny Blaze & Hakki Brakes present their Christmas party at 12 Tónar, a night where they promise “a whole bunch of Christmas friends and Christmas troublemakers.” Who are these friends and troublemakers, you might be wondering? On the docket, they’ve got bingo to start the night, followed by performances by CYBER and Lottó. If you’re looking for some fun, 12 Tónar’s your spot this weekend. ISH

Book Reading & Poetry Night

December 20 — 20:00 — Smekkleysa — Free entry

Authors Andri Snær Magnason (Jötunsteinn), Maó Alheimsdóttir (Hvalbak), Natasha S (Mara kemur í heimsókn) and Anna Rós Árnadóttir (Fyrir vísindin) come together for a night of reading at Smekkleysa. All presenting their new works, the authors will be signing books as well if you’re looking for a gift with a little something extra. Keep in mind, the readings will be in Icelandic. ISH

JÓLASAMPL

December 22 — 20:00 — Iðnó — Free entry

SAMPL, oh SAMPL! Always bringing joy and cheer, the regular concert series presents its holiday edition. Taking the stage are Lára, Ari Árelíus, Lada Sport, and Teitur Magnússon. With a healthy balance of cosy folk and dance pop among the artists, this night is sure to be a great opportunity to pep up your holiday spirit. ISH

Torfláksmessa (And More At Röntgen)

December 23 —  22:00 — Röntgen — Free entry

Clubby pop artist TORFI presents “Torfláksmessa” at Röntgen on the day of Þorláksmessa, a chance for those who want a good party over the holiday week. In fact, Röntgen hits it out of the park with their holiday week of programming; before Torfláksmessa, you can wrap your gifts, tonight Ívar Pétur and Örvar throw a holiday party, Monday will see DJ Mr. Silla, and there’s Lóa b2b Lipstikkboy on December 28. ISH