Cultural Calendar: October 2024

The city of Oslo is turning into an autumnal postcard as the leaves are turning red and the weather is getting colder by the second… Yes, I saw you putting "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift and "October" by Girl In Red on your song rotation. Whether you are a cozy autumn enthusiast or planning to dress up as Jenna Ortega characters for Halloween, here are some fun events and activities to expect this month so you don’t spend every day binging Gilmore Girls.

Make new friends while doing something cozy

Language Café 

Are you struggling to learn Norwegian, practice your English, or are just curious to learn about other languages? Then this activity is the one for you. Make friends of different cultures while having a cup of coffee around the best vibes. 

When: 3 October 17.00-19.00
Where: Litteratursalongen, Georg Sverdrups hus
Learn more here.

In case you cannot attend this one, don’t worry, there will be another one on 17 October. 

Guided Tours

This is for those students who are still to discover historical spots in the city in a very touristy but affordable way. The university organized two guided tours for this month for you to discover the political and social history of Norway or get to know about Scandinavian and Viking culture.

• Guided Tour of Stortinget (The National Parliament)
  When: 3 October 13.00-14.40
  Where: Prinsens Gate 26
  Learn more here.  

• Guided Tour at the Historical Museum: VIKINGR Exhibit
  When: 17 October 15.00-16.00
  Where: Historical Museum
  Learn more here.

Remember, you will have to sign via on the link provided to both tours. And note that you have to be on time!

Explore new ways of having fun

Open Improv workshop

Now, I know some of you are made for the arts and would give your life to the theatre. That is why I invite you to break a leg and join this free and open improv event at Impro Neuf. The workshop will be in English, and you don’t need previous experience in theatre to participate. 

When: 2 October 18.00
Where: Klubbscenen, Chateau Neuf
Learn more here.

Murder Mystery Improv Workshop

If the previous open workshop turned out to be your cup of tea, imagine one where you will be able to solve a murder mystery! Get on those spooky vibes and attend a second open improv event. 

When: 6 October 13.00
Where: Klubbscenen, Chateau Neuf
Learn more here.

Get in the Halloween spirit 

Spooky movie nights

Cinema Neuf, the student movie theatre, will be projecting the scariest movies to celebrate the month of Halloween. Bring a friend or two, or a significant other, and cozy up with a snack at one of these affordable screenings. 

• The Exorcist III – 35mm
  When: 3 October 19.00
  Where: Lillesalen, Chateau Neuf
  Learn more here.

• Cube – 35mm
  When: 10 October 19.00
  Where: Lillesalen, Chateau Neuf
  Learn more here.

• The Blair Witch Project – 35mm
  When: 24 October 19.00
  Where: Lillesalen, Chateaux Neuf
  Learn more here.

Strikk & Skrekk: Halloween special 

For knitting lovers! The knitting club ‘Strikk og Drikk’ (stitch and sip), which you can join for the semester at the very affordable fee of 50kr, celebrates a special Halloween night. To celebrate you only have to bring your spookiest costume and knitting gear and get ready to have fun knitting, sipping, and celebrating Halloween. 

When: 23 October 17.00-19.00
Where: Chateau Neuf
Learn more here.