Most events this week are connected in some way to the celestial spectacle of the total solar eclipse. Indeed, very few things can cast a shadow over it.
If you are not attending Iceland Eclipse and are looking for alternative ways to spend these very special days, this list should give you plenty of food for thought.
Monday, 10 August
The Factory, an exhibition at the Old Herring Factory in Djúpavík, Westfjords
If you find yourself exploring the wild beauty of the Westfjords and the sublime shores of Djúpavík, stop by The Factory. As the name suggests, the building is a former herring-processing facility.
The annual exhibition brings together the vanished past and contemporary art, with diverse forms of expression merging to create a space of sensory experience and artistic diversity. Check it out before it closes on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, 11 August
Pop-up Yoga Nidra at Samkennd Heilsusetur, 19.00
There are many ways to welcome the total eclipse. One of them is to embark on an inward journey centred on softness, self-compassion, stress relief, and deep relaxation.
Often referred to as “yogic sleep”, Yoga Nidra is a guided practice designed to bring about profound physical and mental relaxation. The instructor and facilitator is Inga Rún Björnsdóttir, a psychologist and yoga teacher.
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Wednesday, 12 August
Kizomba workshop at Komið og dansið in Mjódd, 18.00
Kizomba means “party” in the Kimbundu language. The dance originated in Angola in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Despite its African roots, kizomba is typically danced to songs in Portuguese.
Its sensual qualities make it somewhat reminiscent of bachata. This is certainly an unusual way to celebrate the eclipse in Iceland. But why not?
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Thursday, 13 August
Jazz evening at Djupið, Veitingahúsið Hornið, 20.30
Over the past two years, singer Kjalar Kollmar has become a passionate admirer of Brazilian music. During his studies at the Jazz Institute Berlin, he had the opportunity to immerse himself in the genre and has now put together a programme featuring some of his favourite songs from the tradition.
The repertoire includes works by songwriters and performers such as Toninho Horta, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Elis Regina, and Chico Buarque.
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Friday, 14 August
Sucks to Be You, Nigel and Trailer Todd, a concert at Iðnó, 20.00
Sucks to Be You, Nigel and Trailer Todd are two local collectives with a cult following. At Iðnó, they will be joined by like-minded bands Hairdresser and Larus Islandicus. This is a great opportunity to explore Iceland’s grassroots music scene, characterised by sonic maelstroms and an unconventional approach.
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Saturday, 15 August
Call Me by Your Name, a screening at Bíó Paradís, 21.00
This coming-of-age film by Luca Guadagnino stars Timothée Chalamet, who was just 22 when the film was released. The story takes place in the summer of 1983, when 17-year-old Elio spends his days with his family at their villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets 24-year-old Oliver, an American graduate student working as an intern for Elio’s father. Together, they discover the heady beauty of awakening desire.
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Sunday, 16 August
Caraway harvesting on Viðey island, 13.15
Join Björk Bjarnadóttir, an environmentalist and ethnologist, for a memorable and educational caraway-harvesting trip. Bring a cloth bag and a small knife or pair of scissors. The ferry departs from Skarfabakki at 13.15.
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