Ten things to do in Kristianstad
Regionmuseet is holding a lecture on Women’s Day 8th March on violence in close relationships. On 11th March Filmmuseet will show ”En kvinnas val” – ”A’ woman’s choice”– about Maryam, a doctor who loves her work as a country doctor in Saudi Arabia. But men refuse her help. Maryam does not let that stop her, she runs as a candidate in the local election.
On 14th March at Kristianstad Arena there will be a musical about the legendary Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest.
Cornelis Vreeswijk came to Sweden from Holland as a young man. Through time he became one of our best-loved troubadours. Listen to his songs at Kulturkvarteret on 21st March.
If you’ve never been to a handball match – now’s your chance! There are several opportunities to see both the men’s and the women’s teams.
Theatre for all the family: Space ballet
What: Krakel Spektakel, a space ballet, with rhythm, dancing and fun. For children between 4 and 8. The sky is full of stars at night. But there are lots of other stars.
Krakel Spektakel is a well-known figure in books by Lennart Hellsing. The first book, Krakel Spektakel och Kusin Vitamin, appeared in 1952.
Where: Kulturhuset Barbacka
When: Saturday 7th March at 2 pm.
International Women’s Day
What: Violence in close relationships leaves permanent damage – if it doesn’t lead to death. A lecture by Ulrika Rogland and Karin Örmon.
Ulrika Rogland is a lawyer with wide experience in crimes against children, violence in Close relationships, sexual crimes and honour violence.
Karin Örmon is clinical senior lecturer i psychiatric care at Malmö University. She also leads research on violence in close relationships in Gothenburg.
Where: Regionmuseet
When: Sunday 8th March at 2 pm.
Theatre: ”You’ve got to do your bit”
What: A farce about country life, by Adde Malmberg. Riksteatern performs the play about a little village with a hall which is the centre of the community.
Where: Kristianstads teater
When: Tuesday 10th March at 7pm.
Film: A woman’s choice
What: Many patients refuse to let doctor Maryam examine them. But she loves her work as a country doctor in Saudi Arabiua, and stands as a candidate in the local election.
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour (who also directed ”The green bicycle”)
Where : Filmmuseet.
When: Wednesday 11th March at 7 pm.
Handball: IFK–Önnereds HK
What: Match in the men’s handball league.
Where: Kristianstad Arena.
When: Friday 13th March at 7 pm.
Musical: Robin Hood
What: ”Robin Hood – the musical” About the legendary Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest.
Where: Kristianstad Arena
When: Saturday 14ht March at 1 pm.
Handball: KHK–Skånela IF
What: Women’s handball, Swedish premier division match KHK versus Skånela from Märsta.
Where: Idrottshallen.
When: Saturday 14th March at 2 pm.
Theatre: ”The Swedish son”
What: A drama about an adopted person’s longing to find his roots. Jo was adopted from Colombia and grew up in small-town Sweden.
Where Kristianstad Theatre.
When: Tuesday 17th March at 7 pm.
Music: Songs by Cornelis
What: ”Visor & Grimascher” (Songs and Grimaces). Cornelis Vreeswijk is one of our all-time greatest artistes. Concert with Cornelis’ son Jack and Brolle.
Where: Kulturkvarteret.
When : Saturday 21st March at 6 pm.
Humour: Stand-up comedy
What: Äntligen Roligt (At last something funny). Stand- up comedy with Marika Carlsson, a Swedish comedienne who was born in Ethiopia.
Where: Biljardkompaniet.
When: Wednesday 1st April at 7 pm.
You can find more ideas at: orangeastaden.se
