SURR STHLM / 01 / NOV 2024
SURR STHLM / 01 / NOV 2024
What's on in & around Stockholm this month
Hej, välkommen, welcome to SURR STHLM Issue #1
As an immigrant artist in Stockholm, I've sometimes found it hard to find the city's cultural pulse.
This project was born from my experience mapping Stockholm's cultural events since moving here in 2021. Like many others, I juggled countless newsletter subscriptions, Facebook and Eventbrite events, and scattered Instagram posts—watching meaningful moments slip through the cracks. In this decentralized events ecosystem, it's easy to feel out of the loop. But when I started intentionally documenting events info (I'm an ex-journalist, old habits die hard), I realized Stockholm's heartbeat is alive and well — if you know where to look.
In our individualistic world, the act of collecting can turn into hoarding or gatekeeping. That's why I created SURR: to embody more collective ways of being; to be an open door, a shared space.
The need for connection — connecting dots, connecting with each other — is clear to me. SURR aspires to be more than just a newsletter: it's a living archive and collective project illuminating the spaces, gatherings, and experiences that shape Stockholm's evolving cultural identity. In the process, I aim to spotlight and support artists, diverse communities, and grassroots initiatives in our city.
I'm thrilled you're here and I hope this marks the beginning of something valuable. Please chime in with event tips and feedback in the comments or on Instagram, @surrsthlm! And if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to receive next month's newsletter.
Take care and see you around . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁
— Ludi (SURR's founder)
Without further ado, here are 50+ events happening in and around Stockholm this month, in chronological order:
SURR WEEKEND
Events happening already tomorrow & this weekend. They’ll also be listed in their corresponding categories below, but are pinned here to make sure you don’t miss them when making your weekend plans:
NIGHT ALGEBRA – Dreamers have a house @ Art Lab Gnesta. Vernissage: Saturday, November 2, 12-16[FREE] More info >>
Dina vänner och bekanta, SKF group exhibition @ Konstnärhuset. Last day: 2 November. [FREE] More info >>
Animation Film Festival 2024 @ Zita Folkets Bio. Through 2 November. [60-80 SEK/TICKET] More info >>
Emerging Shapes @ Vita Havet, Konstfack. MFA Visual Communication group exhibition. Closing: 1 November, open from 12:00-19:00. [FREE] More info >>
Dreaming soil @ Centrifug, Konsthall C. 1-10 November. Artist onsite Saturday 2 November 14:00-17:00. [FREE] More info >>
Färgfabriken's Höstmarknad @ Färgfabriken. Sunday 3 Nov at 11:00-16:00 [FREE] More info >>
Seven paintings - Selma Morshedi @ Nord Books. Up through Sunday 3 November [FREE] More info >>
VERNISSAGES
NIGHT ALGEBRA – Dreamers have a house @ Art Lab Gnesta. Vernissage: November 2, 12:00-16:00 [FREE] More info >>
Daydreaming soil @ Centrifug, Konsthall C. 1-10 November. Artist onsite Saturday 2 November 14:00-17:00. [FREE] More info >>
Duo exhibition of Isaac Lythgoe (FR) & Uchercie (CN) @ Coulisse Gallery (Sigtunagatan 15) Vernissage / performance: November 8 at 19:00 [FREE] More info >>
Ooooooooo-pus (Katalin Ladik) @ Moderna Museet. Vernissage November 8 18:00. Ladik is one of Central and Eastern Europe's pioneers in experimental poetry, sound and performance art. This is her first large exhibition in the Nordics. [FREE] More info >>
Mekanı Cennet Olsun @ Konsthall C. November 14-17. Gülbeden Kulbay releases and exhibits a new print edition. Release: November 14, 17:00-20:00 [FREE] More info >>
Berg som bär himlen / Mountains bearing the sky @ Slipvillan, Kulturhuset, Långholmen. Vernissage and artist talk: November 14, 14:00-17:00. Artists: Nisrine Boukhari, Lena Ylipää Slipvillan [FREE] More info >>
Pensée @ CF Hill. Through November 15. Emmanuel Bornstein & Lotte Laserstein's duo exhibition [FREE]. More info >>
Föreställ dig ett efter / Imagine an after @ Tensta Konsthall. Vernissage 7 November 17:00-20:00. A group of artists reflect on different ways forward in a time of escalating conflicts around the world. [FREE] More info >>
Untitled: Group show with Jaana-Kristiina Alakoski & Caio Marquers de Oliveira @ Galleri Mejan. Vernissage: November 22, 17:00-20:00 [FREE] More info >>
LAST CHANCE EXHIBITIONS CLOSING THIS MONTH:
Emerging Shapes @ Vita Havet, Konstfack. MFA Visual Communication group exhibition. Closing: 1 November, open from 12:00-19:00. [FREE] More info >>
Seven paintings - Selma Morshedi @ Nord Books. Up through Sunday 3 November. [FREE] More info >>
Dina vänner och bekanta, SKF group exhibition @ Konstnärhuset. Last day: 2 November. [FREE] More info >>
Medan solen fortfarande brinner, Anna Pajak solo exhibition @ Wetterling Gallery. Last day: 9 November. [FREE]. More info >>
Jag vek ihop natten شب را تا کردم @ Galleri Konstfack (Tellusgången 16, Stockholm) Last day: 9 November, open every day from 12:00-18:00 A paper, a memory, a language and a body is folded/unfolded. What stays and what transforms? [FREE] More info >>
Shadow Play / Future Phantoms @ Konsthall C. Artist Rosa Häggbom brings together medieval Christianity, Babylonian tales, and Pagan legends to create new, alternative spirits. Last day: 10 November. [FREE]. More info >>
Works by Jorun Burman Berg, Peter Kinney, Torsten Renqvist @ Konstakademien. Last day: November 23. [FREE] More info >>
Give up the goods! Group show @ Crum Heaven. Last day: November 30. [FREE] More info >>
CULTURE EVENTS & PERFORMANCE
S L O W I N G S (Lisen Ellard med Mira Mutka) @ Dansens Hus Hallen, Farsta. Thursday 7 November 19:00 / Friday 8 November 19:00 / Saturday 9 November 19:00. [FREE] More info >>
Biblioteket #1 @ Teater Brunnsgatan 4. 7 November 17-20. A literary salon with art and music. [150 SEK] More info >>
SQUEEZE (Tyra Wigg) @ MDT (Slupskjulsvägen 30). 8 November 20:00-21:00 & 9 November 18:00-19:00. Massage therapy meets choreography performance. Consenting audience members may be touched during the performance. All are welcome to stay and have a massage after the show. [250 SEK / PAY WHAT YOU CAN] More info >>
Sound of Stockholm @ Various locations. November 14 -17. [150-250 SEK DAY PASS / 400-700 SEK FESTIVAL PASS]. More info >>
Stockholms International Poetry Festival @ Konstakademien (Fredsgatan 12). 28 November 18:00-23:00. [150 SEK] More info >>
Visual Art Club @ Fotografiska Stockholm (Stadsgårdshamnen 22). Saturday, November 30, 22:00 – 03:00. Local and international artists, DJs, performers, local collectives in an immersive dreamlike visual club night [220 SEK] More info >>
Charity art expo @ Life City. November 30 from 12:00-18:00. Bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, and art lovers. 15% of all artwork sold is donated to The Hunger Project. [FROM 71 SEK] More info >>
EDUCATION / WORKSHOPS
Clouds that carry our thoughts / Måln som bär våra tankar @ Kulturhuset. Open workshop 1 November 13-17 (Exhibition open at the same time). Workshop facilitated by Historieberättarna to construct works from paper around the theme of peace. Channel your inner child and see some artwork from the community. [FREE] More info >>
Open Figure Drawing @ Timmermansgården. Mondays in November (4, 11, 18, and 25), 17-18:45. No registration necessary, bring your own materials [70-120 SEK] More info >>
Open studio @ Kulturhuset Cyklopen (Magelungsvägen 170) Tuesdays (5 November / 12 November / 19 November / 26) from 18:00-22:00. A place where everyone is welcome to create freely, painting, crafts—anything! [FREE] More info >>
Queert bokkafé (Queer Book Cafe) reads Stone Butch Blues @ Kulturhuset Cyklopen (Magelungsvägen 170) 6 November, 18:30 – 20:30 [FREE] More info >>
The Practice Of Arranging Flowers @ Nackagatan 3. 9 November, 10:00. Learn the fundamentals of arranging practice as well as practical aspects, sustainability, and design. Each participant will receive a gift copy of “The Practice of Arranging Flowers” coffee table book by Liza Langen. [1395 SEK] More info >>
TALKS & SEMINARS
World in my eyes @ Mötesplats, Mariatorget 10, Stockholm 6 November, 18:00-19:30. Artist lecture series by Selma Selman exploring the role of contemporary art at a moment of acute geopolitical volatility and increasing polarization [FREE] More info >>
Between Time, Borders and Materials: One Day About Queer, Diaspora, Research and Artistic Practices @ Konstfack (LM Ericssons väg 14). 12 November 2024, 9 -16. Invited speakers are prominent artists, curators and researchers working with art and materiality in relation to queerness and diaspora. [FREE] More info >>
Framtid Sápmi / Future Sápmi @ Hägerstensåsens Medborgarhus. 21 November 18:00. Kin Museum Jokkmokk presents via direct broadcast to Hägerstensåsens Medborgarhus Bio. A lecture and discussion on land use, extraction of raw materials and the effect of climate change on reindeer husbandry in Sápmi [FREE] More info >>
Closing seminar: Samlande Tankar/Collecting Thoughts @ Ethnografiska Museet. 27 November 13:30-17:00. [FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED] More info >>
FILM FESTS / SCREENINGS
We are fluid from all directions from all directions we meet @ Botkyrka Konsthall. Screening program of 18 films, presented over 6 weeks: 26 October - 6 December. List of screening times on their website. [FREE] More info >>
Animation Film Festival 2024 @ Zita Folkets Bio. Through 2 November. [60-80 SEK/TICKET] More info >>
Stockholm Film Festival @ various locations. 6-17 November More info >>
“Breakfast Cinema” opening of 2 Sides Festival @ Hägerstensåsens Medborgarhus. 8 November 9:30-12:00. [FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED] More info >>
International 2 Sides Short Film Festival 5th edition. Stockholm 8 - 10 November, Hägerstensåsens Medborgarhus, Botkyrka Konsthall, Munnen. Screen short films from Izmir and art films from Stockholm exploring the theme of intimacy [FREE] More info >>
Israel Palestina på svensk TV 1958-1989 (Documentary; Swedish) November 10 @ Hägerstensåsen Medborgarhus 13.00 (Screening) / November 24 @ Zita Folkets Bio 14.00 (Screening & Conversation) [50-140 SEK] More info >>
Crosscuts Environmental Humanities Film Festival @ KTH Environmental Humanities Lab. October 23 - November 7. More info >>
Svensk Kortfilm @ Folkets Bio: 20 november, 18:30 Att skapa en Ö & 18:30 27 november Sea Angels [FREE] More info >>
LOPPIS / MARKETS / POP-UPS
Färgfabriken's Höstmarknad @ Färgfabriken. Sunday 3 Nov at 11:00-16:00 [FREE] More info >>
Shapeshifter x Pompa Shop Popup @ Sturegallerian, Grev Turegatan 15. November 6-11. Curated second-hand clothing & accessories, jewelry & objects by emerging designers [FREE] More info >>
Cirkulära Lokaler: Skapa Tidlösa och Hållbara Utrymmen (Circular Spaces - Creating Timeless and Sustainable Spaces) @ Lyftkransvägen 7B, 142 50 Skogås, Stockholm. 27 November, 16:00-20:00. RSVP by: 20 November [FREE] More info >>
Konstfacks Christmas Market @ Konstfack. 30 November & 1 December, 10:00 - 17:00. [25 SEK] More info >>
Cirkuläret x Yeu Bake Shop @ Cirkuläret (Tegnérlunden 14). 30 November & 1 December, 12:00-17:00. Christmas-themed pop-up at second-hand interior design & furniture shop Cirkuläret featuring baked goods by Yeu Bake Shop [FREE] More info to come >>
FOOD & DRINK EVENTS
Eat for Palestine @ Mazra’a Restaurant. 4 November 17-21. An event benefitting Palestinagrupperna’s emergency fundraiser for Gaza. Come for conversation, music, shawarma, falafel, beer and wine & non-alcoholic drinks. [TICKETS AT THE DOOR]. More info >>
Cookies & Cocktails feat. Krümel cookies, Doughnut Disturb + Hola Fika @ Stockholm's Bränneri. Wednesday Nov. 6; Two sittings at 17:00 and 20:00. RSVP required [695 SEK] More info >>
Opening night @ Secreto Wine Bar (Jacobs torg 3). Friday 8 November at 16:00. New wine bar serving low intervention wines. [FREE] More info >>
Julkvällar @ Rosendals Trädgård. 13 & 14 November 17:00- 20:00. Christmas season baked goods, soups, sandwiches and glögg. Plus a jazz trio from 17:30. [FREE] More info >>
Japanese Tea Sampling with Yuko Ono Stockholm @ NK Stockholm Saturday 16 November 14:00 / Saturday 23 November 14:00 [FREE] More info >>
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