Hey NOMO-readers!
Next week is the week when Sweden’s probably most queer city goes even more queer. It's time for Malmö Pride 2024.
My name is Viktor Flarkell and besides working as an actor I have a tendency to pop up in cultural contexts and parties all over the place. Since the beginning of this year I'm also the editor of the classic Swedish free magazine Nöjesguiden.
Many, many years ago, while still in high school, I was the nightlife editor at Nöjesguiden and experienced the magic of the magazine and what it can really mean to both people and to our city. After living abroad for ten years I came back to Malmö two years ago, and rediscovered my hometown and the magazine with mixed feelings. To no one’s surprise ten years and a pandemic has done something to us and the city.
Having experienced both Malmö’s and the magazines golden years, I know what Malmö can be. I also know the part Nöjesguiden can play in it. It might sound vain, but because of that I feel a responsibility to make Nöjesguiden the meeting point and forum I often feel we need in this city. A platform for culture, entertainment and the creative ecosystem that fuels this town. A place where we can celebrate and learn about our local artists, musicians, party organizers and other interesting people. But also a place for political issues, like our critically endangered nightlife and it's premises.
Since I'm gay and the spider in the web in many things in Malmö, NOMO asked me to cherry pick some of my favorites events for next week. What a treat! Hope to see you around!
P.S. Follow @nojesguidenmalmo on Instagram!
Wednesday 3/7
13.30, Lecture, The History of Club Trocadero, Scandic Triangeln
15.00, Panel Talk, Malmös Queera Nattliv - The Past, Present & Future
21.00, Dance, Indigo Flamingo, Skånes Dansteater
21.30 Karaoke Party, U Can Sing With Us Pride Takeover, Fagans
22.00, Concert, DRIP, Scandic Triangeln
Thursday 4/7
17.00, Theatre, Sketches Invented And Drawn, Bastionen
19.00, Guided Boat Tour, Malmös Queera Historia, Rundan 🛥
20.00, Stand-up, Queer Comedy Night, Boulebar Folkets Park
Friday 5/7
14.00, Guided Art Tour, Pridevisning - Monica Sjöö: Den Stora Kosmiska Modern, Moderna Museet
22.00 Club, Club Mermaid Pride Party, Inkonst
Saturday 6/7
12.00 Parade, Malmö Pride 2024 Parade, Lördagsplan - Slottsparken
15.00 - 22.00, Live Music, DJs, Queer Market & More, Pride Park - Join Malmö's LGBTQIA+ community & allies after the march to celebrate together with Günther, Elecktra & More, Folkets Park 🪩
22.00 - 03.00, Club, Drag Show & DJ-sets, Malmö Pride's Official Slutfest: Hercules and Love Affair, Gahba Garage, Bistro Nöjesguiden: Rasuul, DJ NAH CARE & More, Moriska Paviljongen
Sunday 7/7
16.00, Author Talk, Queer Salong: Zafira Vrba Woodski - Transtillstånd, Page 28
If you want to learn more about Malmö Pride you can listen to the Nomo podcast where Nomo talks with its Project Manager, Andrea Correa.