Stavanger is a great city with many events always happening. We have gathered a list of events that are beneficial to the expat community. If you know of any other events going on this month, please let us know! We would love to share them with everyone. Remember, you can always check out the Calendar for future events!
INN – Taxation Seminar | RESCHEDULED to March 4
Helen Christensen, Attorney of Law holding a leading coordinating within Human Capital Precise at Ernst & Young, will give a brief introduction of the Norwegian taxation system during your stay in Norway.
INN – Ski Weekend for Families to Røldal | March 5-7
INN’s annual trip to Røldal. Space is limited on second outing as well.
UNICEF Pub Quiz | Feb 8
Monthly English Pub Quiz. The only English pub quiz in Stavanger, a great way to meet fellow expats.
INN – Norwegian Health Care System | March 9
Hilde Toresen, from Stavanger Kommune, has kindly offered to come and speak to INN about all the most important aspects of the Norwegian Health System.
Cinemateket – The Night of the Hunter | March 11
The Night of the Hunter is a classic US movie from 1955 where a religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid $10,000 he’d stolen in a robbery. In English.
INN – Italian Wine Tasting Evening | March 12
INN and the Italian Cultural Association in Stavanger cordially invite you to experiment wines directly from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region with an Italian Wine Producer!
Spirit of the Dance | March 17
Spirit of the Dance is powerful Irish river dancing that has won 9 Golden Globe Awards.
TAKE AWAY-TEATER – Contractions | From March 18
Play by the Rogaland Theater in English about working in an office with a troublesome boss. It is taken from the tc series “The Office” and Kafka’s “The Trial”.
Pasjonsukene i Stavanger 2010 | March 21 – 31
Music at local Churches the week prior to Easter.
INN – Explore Nature in Rogaland | March 23
Gunhild Vevik from Region Stavanger will share her knowledge about Rogaland’s nature. You will see why Norwegians leave the city on the weekends.
INN – Real Estate Seminar | March 25
Speaker for this evening will be Grethe Eriksen of Eiendomsmegler 1. She will provide information about prices, bidding practices and disclosure information. She will also provide examples of general forms, talk about the realtor fees and general real estate practices.
UPDATES/ADDITIONS
Driving on Slippery Surfaces | March 3
Learn safe driving during (simulated) winter conditions with instructors from NAF (Norges Automobil Forbund). Practice breaking and emergency procedures in a safe environment.
4th July in Stavanger Planning Meeting | March 15
Americans! There will be a 4th of July planning meeting on Monday March 15th at 6pm. Located at the Chamber of Commerce: Rosenkildetorget 1. Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting – we will be brainstorming and planning a great celebration for the American Community in Stavanger.
Red Crossing Cooking Group | March 24
When in Norway, do as the Norwegians! In March there’s a Norwegian cook who will show us a traditional, tasty, easy- to-make Norwegian meal. So if you wonder what is on many dinner tables in this strange, but beautiful country you live in, sign up for a fun evening together with us!
Check out these great places for more upcoming events:
Rogaland-Teater | Sølvberget | Stavanger Konserthus | Folken | UIS Student Programs |
