Welcome to the start of a new adventure. My name is Adam Zawadzki, and I was an international exchange student here last semester. While it’s unlikely that we’ll ever meet in person, you should know that I’m thrilled that you’re here. I learned more about myself than I ever thought possible, and found myself in so many glorious people. The next time I visit this wonderful country, it’ll be for them.
My advice is so; say yes to as much as you can (socially, culturally and educationally), talk to as many different people as possible, and have as much fun as is legal. Go to Harvey’s to lose your inhibitions (as well as your coats, scarves, hats, gloves – and patience, so be careful). Spend an hour with the waffles, jam and brown cheese (but if you’re not on the sign-up sheet, you die #freefoodalerts). Take a hike on a Sunday, and savour every step, for right now, this semester may seem like a mountain to climb, but you’ll sprint it in no time.
Believe me.
As the Conductor said 20 years ago from the side of The Polar Express, “One thing about trains: it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” And you have!
Note: English translation in parenthesis.
Theatre
What: Hvem drepte faren min (Who killed my father)
Where: Kilden
When: Thursday 1. February, 19:00 – 20:15
Price: 225 – 295
What: Romeo og Julie
Where: Kilden
When: Friday 9. February – Friday 8 March, 19:30
Price: 125 – 425
What: Riksteateret: Bonnie & Clyde
Where: Kilden
When: Wednesday 14. February, 18:30 – 20:00
Price: 185 – 465
Standup
What: Standup with Ahmed Mamow, Francisco Briceno and Henrik Schatvet
Where: Teateret
When: Friday 26. January, 19:00 – 20:00
Price: 190 (Student Discount)
What: IKAROS – Standup with Jonna Støme
Where: Teateret
When: Friday 2. February, 19:00 – 20:15
Price: 315 – 980
What: Standup – Jim Swan: The end of the rainbow
Where: Teateret
When: Friday 16. February, 20:00 – 21:00
Price: 200
Music
What: Håpets musikk (Music of Hope) Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Where: Kilden
When: Thursday 25. January, 19:30
Price: 150
What: Frostbite BASS RAVE
Where: BARE studenthus, Hovedsalen
When: Saturday 27. January, 18:00 – Sunday 28. January, 02:00
Price: 150 (Student Discount)
What: Japansk Vår og Sibelius’ 5. (Japanese Spring and Sibelius’ 5)
Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Where: Kilden
When: Thursday 1. February, 19:30
Price: 150 – 425
What: Rachlin og Mischa Maisky Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Where: Kilden
When: Thursday 8. February, 19:30
Price: 125 – 425
What: From Pipers to Bells – The Best of Pink Floyd
Where: Teateret
When: Friday 9. February, 20:00 – 22:00
Price:
What: Sibelius’ violin concerto and Mendelssohn’s Scottish
Where: Kilden
When: Thursday 15. February, 19:30 – 21:30
Price: 150 – 425
What: 50 years with ABBA!
Where: Kilden
When: Friday 16. February, 18:00 – 19:30 & 20:00 – 21:30
Price: 450
Cinema
What: The Zone of Interest
Where: Kino Kristiansand
When: Friday 26. January
Price: TBC
What: Carmen The Metropolitan Opera
Where: Kino Kristiansand
When: Saturday 27. January
Price: TBC
What: Dream Scenario (May December)
Where: Kino Kristiansand
When: Friday 2. February
Price: TBC
Lectures/courses
What: Ta ordet-kurs (Take the word course)
Where: Campus Kristiansand, Universitetsveien 3a, Studentsenteret (2. etasje)
(The Student Center (2nd floor))
When: Tuesday 16., 23., 30. January and 6. February, 16:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
What: Arkeologikafè (Archaeology Café)
Where: Teateret
When: Thursday 18. January, 17:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
What: Fredrik Græsvik: På plass når det gjelder
Where: Kristiansand library
When: Friday 19. January, 11:30
Price: Free
What: Frøbyttekveld (seed swapping night)
Where: Tangvall library
When: Tuesday 30. January, 18:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
What: Arkeologikafè (Archaeology Café)
Where: Teateret
When: Thursday 15. February, 17:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
Art
What: LES KUNST – verksted og møtested for unge kreative (READ ART: workshop and meeting point for young creatives)
Where: 4. etasje på Kunstens og litteraturens hus (Kristiansand library/Kristiansand kunsthall)
When: Wednesdays
Price: Free
What: Looking glass (dance performance)
Where: Kilden
When: Friday 19. January, 18:00
Price: 150 – 225
Other
What: Åpen lesegruppe: Shared reading
Where: Kristiansand library
When: Mondays, 17:30 – 19:00
Price: Free
What: Language café
Where: Kristiansand library
When: Sundays, 12:30 – 14:30
Price: Free
What: Knitting café
Where: Vågsbygd library
When: Fridays, 17:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
What: GründerKveld
Where: Brygghuset
When: Thursday 25. January, 17:30 – 21:00
Price: Free
What: Mindfulness
Where: Campus Kristiansand, Universitetsveien 3a, Studentsenteret (underetasjen)
When: Thursday 1. February, 16:00 – 19:00
Price: Free (for semester fee-paying students)
What: ConPassion
Where: Samsen kulturhus
When: 10. – 11. February
Price: 122 – 200
Recommendations
A free KinoPlus membership will give you a 10pc discount if you purchase tickets online (via the app or website): https://www.nfkino.no/side/mer-om-kinopluss?city=kristiansands.
You should also be aware that Cinemateket shows no advertisements before its films. Each one starts at the time shown above precisely. Food and mobile phones are strictly prohibited. To access a 1/3 ticket price reduction, membership cards cost NOK 100 for six months and NOK 200 for one year: https://www.krscinematek.no/omcinemateket/.
Regarding subtitles, Cinemateket screens archival and imported films, which may not have them. Subject to any late changes, they might have a different text than that stated on the catalogue. So, please check the film reviews online, before attending to make sure the subtitles (should you require them) are applicable to your enjoyment of the film.
For Under 30s, theatre, opera and concert tickets can be purchased for NOK 150: https://kilden.com/u30/. Remember your Student ID. For Faculty of Fine Arts students, free tickets to selected events can be saved through the QR code on Kilden water bottles.
