Ann-Kristin Hedmark celebrates 60 years in jazz.
Friday, February 24 - Sunday, 26
What: Skellefteå Jazz Festival
The first-ever Skellefteå Jazz Festival is hosted by Ann Kristin Hedmark, who returns to her home town together with the band Mr Blues (at Nordanå on Sunday evening at 19:00). Ann Kristin's visit is extra exciting as she is celebrating 60 years as an artist. Otherwise, the weekend offers, among other things, big band jazz with the newly-formed Station Street Big Band (on the stairs in Sara on Friday night at 17:00), a jazz café with Holmström/Bergner/Jonsson (on the stairs in Sara, at Saturday lunchtime at 13:00), young talents from the Kulturskolan and pop up bands that appear in various places in the city center. See https://www.skelleftejazz.se/ for more details.
Time: All weekend
Where: Various venues throughout Skellefteå.
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Varies
https://www.skelleftejazz.se/
Saturday, February 25
What: Little Vasaloppet
A Vasaloppet for the kids!
All children under the age of 7 can participate, and the whole family is welcome to cheer them on. At the finish line, the children receive a medal and a hot dog at the entrance to ICA Maxi. The event is free of charge and you provide your own equipment.
Time: 11am
Where: Starts at Arken Zoo in Solbacken
Cost: Free
https://www.visitskelleftea.se/sv/321403/Lilla-Vasaloppet/
Saturday, February 25
What: Skellefteå Aik vs Leksand
Luleå Hockey Skellefteå AIK Matteus Ward
Local ice hockey titans, Skellefteå AIK, leaders of the SHL, take on Leksands. Be loud, be proud, be AIK!
Time: 18.00
Where: Skellefteå Kraft Arena, Mossgatan 27, 931 70 Skellefteå
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: 130 - 320 kronor
www.skellefteaaik.se
Saturday, February 25
What: Metal Night at Mullberget
The Baron's Court - spot the odd band member out (clue: second from the left).
Hairier than an explosion in a chimp factory and louder than Skellefteå Kraft laying a cable, this night featuring Baron's Court, Enemy Within and Mosura, promises to bring the noise to Skellefteå.
Time: 19:30
Where: KF Mullberget1 Mullbergsvägen, 931 37, Skellefteå
Suitable for: Adults and teens
Cost: 50 - 100 kronor
http://www.mullberget.se/kalender/2023/2/25/lrdagsmangel
Sunday, February 26 and March 5
What: Torfrid Olsson exhibition - "Til fruktbarhetens liv"
"The beast wails (after a collision with the Environmental Protection Agency)"
Torfrid Olsson may be one of Västerbotten's most underrated artists, but some "got" him. His friend, art professor Oscar Reuterswärd said, among other things, that "Torfrid draws better than Picasso" and "there are only two great artists, Torfrid Olsson and Picasso". More excitingly still, some of Olsson's work will be for sale.
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Where: Aulan Edelviks Folkhögskola, Skelleftevägen 1, 937 32 Burträsk
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: Free
https://burtraskbygden.konstforeningar.se/
A family day out:
Sunday, February 26
What: Sundays at the museum
Sunday at the museum
On Sunday February 26, the exhibition "Democracy in progress" opens at Skellefteå museum
The arrival of democracy in the Skellefteå area
Lecture with the museum's archivist Jörgen Andersson. No pre-registration is required.
Time: 10:30
Where: Köket at Skellefteå Museum
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: Free
The Lost World
A fun workshop for children and adults of all ages. "A city is starting to grow around Vilsevärlden's new factory. The city needs a name and a municipal council must be elected. The pages of the new daily newspaper echo empty. There is a lot to do."
Together you will build a fantasy city of cardboard and paper, with room to explore urban planning and democratic values in an easy and undemanding way.
Time: 11.00
Where: Köket at Skellefteå Museum
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: Free
About democracy
The museum's archivist Jörgen Andersson presents examples from the archives about the breakthrough of democracy 100 years ago.
Time: 12:00
Where: Forskarrum Nordanå, inside the reception at Skellefteå museum. Drop in.
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: Free
https://skellefteamuseum.se/sondag-pa-museet/#
Booking now: March and May
What: Social Improv Club
Improv night. In English!
Improv comedy! In English! Three dates in March and May. Don't miss this great night out at Sara kulturhus.
Time: 19.00
Where: Sara kulturhus
Suitable for: Adults and older teens
Cost: 155 - 205 kronor
https://www.sarakulturhus.se/en/316496/Social-Improv-Club/