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Eurovision weekend

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For many Swedes the Eurovision is something special. With ABBA’s Waterloo fresh in the memory we consider ourselves to be the true schlager nation. (The Swedish national competition is Europe’s biggest.) Last year’s disappointing score leaving Sweden out of the actual final turned into a national gay drama trauma. Therefore last night’s semi final win for Eric Saade and his hit Popular was more than welcomed at Stockholm’s most happening gay bar Torget where the Eurovision is shown on big screen. Our correspondent sent us this video:

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We’re sure Saturday will be even more hysterical. So if you’re visiting Stockholm this weekend make sure to be ready for Eurovision mania. Why not start your night at Torget where they will be showing the competition live as it all happens. Then head to Zipper, the gay club just off Stureplan, and celebrate whoever wins. If the Irish Jedward boys spandex trousers aren’t enough for you why not watch the show on big screens at SLM? Dress code applies, of course!

Not so into the Eurovision? Garage is open in Kolingsborg and The Dasco, the club’s sweaty success of last summer, is once again The Place To Be. (Haven’t been yet? Well, let’s just say it’s a loo full of hot Swedes – and you of course.)

Queer club 2:an in the Berns basement is also a fabulous choice for a Saturday night in Stockholm. But make sure to be on the guest list if you want to be let into Miss Inga’s VIP world of sin. (For guest list email martin@missinga.se before 9.)  

Have an amazing Eurovision weekend!

 

Image from www.aftonbladet.se Photo: Lina Boström Einarsson

Celebrate Walpurgis Night in Stockholm

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There is lots to do in Stockholm this weekend. Today we celebrate Walpurgis in Sweden, which is marked by a very traditional Spring festival with singing and lighting of bonfires. There are a few places in Stockholm where visitors can view this tradition in action. One of the best places to be for Walpurgis is at Skansen and Restaurant Solliden. Here you have the the best view for the big bonfire show! The bonfire will be lit at 9pm. Book Restaurant Solliden’s Rainbow Offer>>

The weekend culminates in a crazy gay hat parade on Sunday. The parade starts at 15:00 from Kungsholmstorg and goes along the Norr Mälarstrand promenade to the Mälarpaviljongen, where a jury will nominate the parade’s most beautiful hat.

Do not miss:

Clean
Gay House & Pop party with DJ Enrico Arghentini and Marcus Ullmarker and live appearance by Swedish singer Danny Saucedo.
22:00 – 05:00 @ Kolingsborg (Slussen, Södermalmstorg/Katarinavägen)

2:an med Miss Inga
Berns hot and sinful gay/mixed night club. Straight friendly club with Miss Inga – behind Berns gay friendly club 2:35.1.

SLM Stockholm - Open House
Walpurgis Night is a special evening, especially for those of the younger generation who are curious about the SLM and what the association has to offer.

Zipper
Stockholm’s hot spot for the gay crowd! Big Walpurgis party.

Club KG
Lesbian club at Debaser Medis at Medborgarplatsen, Södermalm.

Lezzie Weekend at Momma
Lezzie Weekend with DJs and a lot of women!

Melodifestivalen 2011: The Final and the Worlds Biggest Schlager After Party

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It all culminates this Saturday. After months of anticipation and weeks of shows, the grand finale of Melodifestivalen 2011 takes place in Stockholm on Saturday night.

If you are one of the hundreds of international fans coming to Stockholm this weekend for Melodifestivalen, then you’ll no doubt want to know which artists you’ll be able to catch in the gay clubs.

If you want to continue the party after the big Melodifestivalen finale there are at least three clubs to go to:

“The Worlds Biggest Schlager After Party” is held at lavish Operaterrassen in the Royal Opera House. Schlager queen Charlotte Perelli, winner of the ESC 1999, will be there as well as this year’s Linda Pritchard, Linda Sundblad and multi talented athlete/Mr. Gay Sweden/singer Simon Forsberg.

► Operaterrassen (Karl XII:s Torg) (Metro: T-Kungstrådgården)
► Tickets in advance at Restaurang Torget, Old Town (Mälartorget 13) SEK 140
► At door SEK 200
► 23.00-05.00
► 18 years of age

Mega Mello Party; paradise; kolingsborg; gay stockholm;

Popular Kolingsborg at Slussen will throw a ‘Mega Mello Party’ and be open for partying through the night with guests such as Dilba, Jenny Silver, Anniela and LeKid – all of them participants in this year’s festival, of course. Note that Melodifestivalen itself will be broadcast on big screens in the Kolingsborg panorama bar.

► Kolingsborg (Slussen) (Metro T-Slussen)
► SEK 150 (SEK 80 for ‘early birds’ at 19.30.)
► 22.00-03.00 (from 19.30 for the live broadcast)
► 20 years of age


Zipper, the happening gay club  just off Stureplan, will as always fill its three dancefloors with gay pop, schlager, house and RnB. Schlager devotee DJ Edward af Sillén will be playing the best from this years “Mello” as well as other gay pop tunes that will most certainly make your night magical. 

► Zipper (Metro T-Östermalmstorg or T-Hötorget)
► SEK 120
► 22.00-03.00
► 18 years of age

Participants in the finale this Saturday: The Moniker, Oh My God!; Sara Varga, Spring för livet; Nicke Borg, Leaving Home; Linda Bengtzing, E det fel på mej; Eric Saade, Popular; The Playtones, The King; Brolle, 7 Days and 7 Nights; Sanna Nielsen, I’m In Love; Danny Saucedo, In the Club; Swingfly, Me and my Drum.

A Gay Day in Stockholm

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passport tv; gay; gay stockholm; a gay day in stockholm; gay travel; gay hotel; berns hotel; sofo

Join Tom and Josh from Passport Magazine as they explore Stockholm and discover some of the popular gay restaurants, cafes, shops, bars and more in the gay friendly capital of Sweden.
 
Places mentioned in the film:
Chokladkoppen – Cozy little café at idyllic Stortorget Square, not far from the Royal Palace in the medieval Old Town.
SoFo – These blocks are packed with interesting, cool and creative shops specializing in clothing, design, jewelry, knickknacks, vintage and second-hand, houseware, books and magazines, music and also scores of restaurants, bars, cafés and galleries.The atmosphere is laid-back, yet highly aware.
Grandpa – Charming, personal mix of clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, vintage items, design, and knickknacks. Lots of Swedish brands. Frequent DJs and live music.
Beyond Retro – Colorful, festive vintage clothes in a delightful mix of inexpensive and not so inexpensive.
Urban Deli – A popular new restaurant, bar, deli and store in the heart of style-conscious SoFo. They serve most of the day’s meals here. The menu is varied and the dishes are well prepared.
Berns Hotel - At this boutique hotel you can enjoy the best of two worlds: lavish interiors and the cordial, dedicated service. Berns is also a gorgeous entertainment mecca in well-preserved art nouveau style from the 1860s, boasting a vast dining room and numerous bars, cafés and alfresco areas in summer.
Torget – One of Stockholm’s most popular gay restaurants. Queen of the Old Town scene.
Zipper – Stockholm’s hot spot for the gay crowd! Nightclub with three dancefloors and four bars, entrance from Lästmakargatan 8.